The black-robed man’s gaze sank lower and lower as he read, his heart trembling harder with every word, his mind growing increasingly dazed. Even after all the requirements above, it still wasn’t enough. They were ordered to use divine abilities to bombard the entire Cangfeng Ye Family at least a dozen times, ensuring not even the smallest fragment of bone dust remained.
And once all of this was done, they still couldn’t leave. People had to be stationed in the shadows, watching. If anyone of unknown origin returned to the Cangfeng Ye Family and showed the slightest trace of grief, they were to be killed immediately. Especially those who shouted about taking revenge for the Ye Family—there was no room for hesitation. Their sect or clan had to be wiped out along with them.
When the black-robed man finished reading the series of demands, he was stunned. Even his steps felt unsteady as he left. He had heard of the Nine Clans Severing Technique before, but the way Gu Han used it was far too ruthless.
To outsiders, these methods might appear excessive. Yet Gu Han still felt it wasn’t enough. After all, according to the usual plotline, once the protagonist gained power, the whole family would soar together. If he didn’t eliminate the protagonist’s clan early while they were still weak, was he supposed to wait for Ye Qingyun to build an army of gods within his family?
Moreover, destroying Ye Qingyun’s clan was a move that killed several birds with one stone. Not only could he eliminate a future hidden threat, but he could also lure Ye Qingyun back to his family. Even if he didn’t kill that fool outright, at the very least he could force him to use some trump cards and indirectly weaken his strength.
[Ding! Detected that the host’s actions align with the Villain persona. Congratulations, host, you have obtained 2,000 Villain Points!]
Gu Han stood with his hands behind his back, the corners of his lips curling into a playful smile as he looked at the night sky. He murmured, “Ye Qingyun, you think you’ve gained all the benefits like a fisherman profiting from others, and you’re happy and proud, aren’t you? Then I hope this great gift of Nine Clans Severing makes you even happier.”
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Even though the sect had already cleared Gu Han of all charges, the Wandering Sword Sect remained restless. Many disciples were indignant on his behalf, voicing their discontent. Gu Han’s talent and strength were outstanding, and he had many followers. Some regretted not standing up for him earlier and felt guilty. Others, emboldened by the truth coming to light, now had a reason to parade their so-called righteousness. Visit NovelPing for the full chapter.
Many cried out that if they didn’t speak for justice today, who would speak for them tomorrow? Their grievances spread quickly, and no matter how much the Wandering Sword Sect tried to suppress it, they couldn’t. The uproar grew so loud that nearby sects soon learned of it, treating the Wandering Sword Sect as a laughingstock.
At Sword Peak, Sword Master Tai Xu, along with the elders and various peak masters, gathered to discuss the aftermath. One elder said, “We thought clearing Gu Han’s name would settle this matter, but clearly, many remain dissatisfied with how the sect handled it.”
Sword Master Tai Xu frowned, his white brows knitting together. “Especially those disciples who wave the banner of so-called justice and demand all sorts of unreasonable things from the sect. This is outright rebellion!”
Another elder scowled. “Gu Han is too petty! We even brought out the Asking Heaven Mirror to restore his innocence, yet he still broods over the matter and even wants to sever ties with the master who raised him for years. Utter nonsense!”
“After all, Peak Master Mo is his teacher. Regardless of right or wrong, is it necessary to escalate this matter to severing ties?”
As they spoke, all eyes turned to Mo Bailin, who sat silently in the corner. They knew what had happened last night. Her apologies and concessions had not mended anything but had instead worsened her relationship with Gu Han, pushing it to the brink of complete rupture.
Mo Bailin looked like she hadn’t slept all night. Her hair was disheveled, her spirit weary. As one of the most beautiful peak masters of the Wandering Sword Sect, she had always valued her appearance, exuding a sacred, untouchable aura. Yet now, she ignored her image completely. It was clear the matter with Gu Han had struck her hard.
Though part of this was her own doing, seeing her so haggard stirred sympathy in many. Some even began to feel Gu Han had gone too far. As a grown man, must he force things into such deadlock?
Still, not everyone agreed. A few elders remained indifferent. After all, one should not judge others without sharing their pain. At the end of the day, this was a mess of her own making.
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At Profound Feather Peak, the sun shone warmly as a gentle breeze blew. Three graceful figures stood waiting, each holding food or finely crafted gifts in their hands, their eyes full of expectation. Read the latest chapters at novelping . com.
Youwei sighed softly. The apology ritual they had carefully planned days ago not only failed but also caused a complete falling out with their Senior Brother. In the past, they could freely enter his cultivation cave without even greeting him. But now, he had declared that if they dared step inside, he would cripple their cultivation and throw them off the peak. He even stationed some of his former followers outside the cave to guard against them, cutting off their hopes entirely.
High above in the clouds, Mo Bailin drifted in the wind, her expression sorrowful and pained. Profound Feather Peak had once been the liveliest of all the peaks, with Youwei and the others often coming to train there and seek guidance from their Senior Brother. But in just a few days, everything had changed. The liveliest peak had become the coldest.
She had tried several times in the past days to visit Gu Han and speak with him, but he had shut her out completely and even addressed her directly by name. It had only been a short while, yet she already longed for the days when he called her “Master.”
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Within his cultivation cave, Gu Han, who had been meditating in seclusion, suddenly opened his eyes as if sensing something. His brows furrowed. “Are these people deliberately trying to bug the system? I said they’re not allowed inside my cave, so now they’re just waiting outside for me to come out? Tch, how irritating.”
Though annoyed, there was nothing he could do. After all, the peak didn’t belong to him. Considering that future sign-in points might refresh within the sect and that he still needed to unseal the Demon Suppression Tower, he couldn’t leave just yet.
At that moment, the jade token in his arms buzzed and trembled. It was a transmission from the black-robed subordinate of the Flying Immortal Pavilion.
“Reporting to Young Master Gu, we followed your orders and went to the Cangfeng Ye Family. However, on the way, a mysterious expert intervened. He forcefully took away a pair of siblings from the Ye Family and used a special method to escape our pursuit. We lost their trail completely when we reached Beihuang Mountain. After investigation, it seems the two taken were the younger brother and sister of Ye Qingyun, the direct heir of the Ye Family…”