Sect: Starting with Comprehending Thunder Skill Chapter 1248 - 542: Stern Reprimand

Xuan Qingzi fell to his knees with a thud, and the people behind him followed suit, bowing down: "We have neglected our duties and are willing to accept punishment!"

"For many years, we have become complacent due to the peace across the land!"

When he looked up, his eyes were filled with guilt, "Recently, with the chaotic spiritual energy tides, I mistakenly judged them as natural phenomena... This led to the negligence..."

The other Golden Core Realm Elders remained silent, their heads lowered, hearts pounding with fear.

Even Celestial Martial Master and Wang Tianhua wore grim expressions; after all, these people were their subordinates, and being reprimanded like this by Li Yunjing in their presence was naturally humiliating to them as superiors.

Unfortunately, this incident had grown too severe.

Celestial Martial Master and Wang Tianhua dared not say much!

Li Yunjing gave them enough face, not admonishing them directly, but venting his anger on their subordinates, which brought some relief to them.

Otherwise, being reprimanded by Li Yunjing so publicly, how could they maintain any dignity?

"Crack!"

Li Yunjing suddenly shattered a table with his palm, wood chips flying as he erupted with the aura of a dragon and tiger: "Spiritual energy tides? In the demon dao’s sacrificial array, how many innocent lives have been subjected to soul extraction and essence refinement! You are Elders stationed at ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’, and yet lack even this basic vigilance?"

His gaze swept over the crowd and landed on Vice City Lord Wang, "Vice City Lord Wang, in your jurisdiction such negligence occurred, how do you plan to explain it?"

"I am willing to resign from my position as Vice City Lord and serve on the front lines to set an example!"

Wang Tianhua wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and bowed, "Before I depart, starting today, I will conduct identity checks on all cultivators in the city, restart the thirty-six patrol posts, and inspect the array hubs on the city walls..."

"Not enough!"

Li Yunjing stood up and paced the floor, leaving behind faint traces of thunder with each step, "From today, the City of Glory enters wartime lockdown. All personnel entering or leaving must be verified by the ’Seven Star Soul Inspection Array’, and each market must report any anomalies every three days."

"Elder Xuan Qing, lead the city’s elite and thoroughly inspect all abandoned places in the city!"

"If I find another demon dao stronghold..."

His words halted abruptly, and the murderous intent around him solidified like blades, chilling the spines of everyone in the hall.

Finally, Li Yunjing looked at Wang Tianhua and said in a deep voice, "As for Vice City Lord Wang, your demotion is revoked, but you will redeem yourself and restore the City’s glory!"

"Yes! I humbly follow Vice Sect Leader’s decree!"

Wang Tianhua breathed a sigh of relief; Li Yunjing’s intention was clear, and it didn’t imply reporting to the sect.

That was enough!

Even Celestial Martial Master let out a breath; Li Yunjing wasn’t being particularly harsh.

The handling of this matter remained within the scope of the ’City of Glory’, which gave them enough face, allowing them a chance to redeem themselves.

"Alright! Let me remind you all once more!"

Li Yunjing looked around and spoke coldly: "In a few years, I will personally lead the ’Black Tortoise Army’ and ’White Tiger Army’ to the front lines. When I inspect the defenses of the ’City of Glory’ again, if it is still disorganized, I will show no mercy!"

"Cough, cough!"

Celestial Martial Master coughed, his face turning red, and spoke loudly: "If it’s like this again next time, I’ll personally dismiss the negligent Elders!"

"Hmm!"

With assurances from Celestial Martial Master and Wang Tianhua, Li Yunjing’s expression finally improved somewhat.

"Alright! I will take my leave now and not delay your official duties!"

Li Yunjing stood up and was about to leave.

"Vice Sect Leader Li, please wait!"

At this moment, Celestial Martial Master and Wang Tianhua rose, stopping Li Yunjing.

"Hmm? Is there something else?"

Li Yunjing raised an eyebrow, puzzled.

"It’s like this!"

Celestial Martial Master and Wang Tianhua exchanged a glance, and Wang Tianhua spoke: "Vice Sect Leader Li’s wedding day is approaching, and we are stationed at the border, unable to leave and attend. However, the gift must not be absent; since you have come, we will present the gift directly to you!"

Saying this, Wang Tianhua took out a jade box, holding it up with both hands towards Li Yunjing.

"This..."

Li Yunjing hesitated.

This gift somehow didn’t seem easy to accept!

If it weren’t for the recent events, he would have simply taken it.

But after creating such a major oversight and reprimanding them, accepting this gift could seem like soliciting a bribe, which was inappropriate.

"Cough, cough!"

Seeing Li Yunjing hesitate to accept, Celestial Martial Master hurriedly spoke: "Vice Sect Leader Li, please accept it! On your wedding day, not only our ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’ fellows, but countless sects and clans across the ’Great Ming Cultivation Realm’ will present their gifts; if you don’t accept ours alone, wouldn’t it seem like disregarding your compatriots in the ’City of Glory’?"

"Alright then! Thank you, fellow sect members!"

Seeing that he couldn’t refuse, Li Yunjing could only muster a smile, softened his stance, and extended his hand to take the jade box offered by Wang Tianhua.

As for what excellent item was inside?

Li Yunjing did not open it to look!

At present, what kind of treasures has he not encountered?

In his possession, not to mention Tier Four treasures, he already had several Tier Five ones!

In terms of wealth, even Nascent Soul Realm cultivators might not possess as many magical treasures as he did!

After receiving the gift, Li Yunjing conversed briefly with everyone there before sending a transmission to Liu Ruyan, leading her back to the ’Smoke Rain Tower’.

And in the Council Hall of the City Lord’s Mansion, only the group of Elders, the City Lord, and Vice City Lord remained, looking at each other.

Moments later, within the Council Hall, the furious roar of Celestial Martial Master echoed, followed by another wave of intense rebuke, finally improving Celestial Martial Master’s mood.

He then handed the matter over to Wang Tianhua to handle.

Wang Tianhua also followed suit, joining in with a round of scolding!

While Li Yunjing and Liu Ruyan returned to the ’Smoke Rain Tower’, reveling in pleasure, the ’City of Glory’ underwent a dramatic transformation.