As aforementioned, he did not like the previous Sect Masters of the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect. That year, he hoped that Min Ren would pick a different disciple to become the next Sect Master, even when this disciple’s talents were not as strong as the first disciple. Li Qi Ye valued him greatly for his character instead. Unfortunately, after he woke up from his deep slumber, he found that the first disciple had became the new Sect Master and proclaimed his sect to be the traditional orthodox sect.
Li Qi Ye had never liked the type of people who considered themselves as the only ones who were orthodox, which was why he had never returned to the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect or cared about its ups and downs.
However, in this era, where he had regained his true body, it was fateful that the first person he met was San Gui Ye from the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect. Li Qi Ye had single-handedly taught Min Ren; in a sense, he was the true creator of the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect. He was confident that he could reignite its old glory. One day, the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect, under his command, would sweep through the heavens and earth, reigning over the Nine Worlds.
Li Qi Ye was so lost in his thoughts that he did not notice Nan Huai Ren’s arrival.
“Senior, the Elders wish to see you.”
Nan Huai Ren waited until Li Qi Ye was finished contemplating before he spoke.
Li Qi Ye slightly nodded his head and followed Nan Huai Ren into the Grand Chamber. The Six Elders had gathered there beforehand, and all of them had their eyes set on Li Qi Ye.
The atmosphere in the Grand Chamber suddenly became strangely dignified and calm. Everyone had their own thoughts.
The Six Elders previously had heard Protector Mo’s report on the events regarding the trials, but Protector Mo did not reveal everything. He concentrated on Li Qi Ye’s passing through the Chaotic Heart Forest, he purposely left the fight with Xu Hui intentionally vague, he did not mention the Serpent Punishing Stick, or Li Qi Ye’s control of the four Heavenly Guardians. In the end, he even concluded that Li Qi Ye’s victory over Xu Hui was pure luck.
“You have successfully passed the trial?”
The First Elder formally asked Li Qi ye. The truth was, the Six Elders did not have any confidence regarding this arranged marriage, but the impossible had happened. Li Qi Ye passed the trial, but the more surprising detail was that he could go through the Chaotic Heart Forest.
“Honorable Elder, that is right! It seems like I should be getting the rewards promised to me, yes?”
Li Qi Ye ignored the serious atmosphere in the chamber, and exclaimed:
“Of course there will be rewards, but I need you to explain one thing.”
First Elder inquired:
“From what I’ve heard, Xu Hui was a renown young disciple from the Nine Saint Demon Gate. His cultivation was the same as a sectional leader in our sect. You just joined our sect and had never cultivated before, how did you manage to defeat him?”
“Honorable Elder, Merit Laws are complex; martial arts are simple. I practiced the “Invisible Dual Blade” technique in a strange manner; as long as the opponent revealed a weakness in their defense, he will immediately receive a death blow. When it comes to a life and death battle, the brave person will win.”
Li Qi Ye calmly answered.
“Nonsense!”
An Elder named Xiong suddenly yelled and coldly continued:
“A mortal proclaiming that he had killed a Heaven’s Mandate cultivator through sheer techniques is ridiculous.”
This Elder Xiong before had supported Li Qi Ye; however, today, he spoke coldly, and he was even unhappy; the before and after was like the sky against the depths.
(Nahct: This is another proverb, comparing the two great extremes.)
Li Qi Ye looked at Elder Xiong and spoke slowly:
“Dear Elder, I had only spoken the truth. What other people can’t do does not mean that I can’t as well.”
He then looked at the remaining Elders in the room:
“Dear Elders, today, I am a hero from the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect. If the Elders truly think that I had cheated in some way, then you guys can question the people who saw it with their own eyes; people like Protector Mo or the people of the Nine Saint Demon Gate.”
“All of the Elders know, in your hearts, that this trip to the Nine Saint Demon Gate was dangerously ominous. By going to the Nine Saint Demon Gate, we were essentially going to our own demise. However, because of the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect’s reputation, even if I were to lose my life, I would have done the same again. Today, I come back as a hero. what is the reasoning behind your suspicions of me? This is how you treat a hero? If this is the reality, then the people’s hearts will become cold; who will want to sacrifice themselves for the sect anymore?”