Soul Emperor Martial God Chapter 5061: Suppress the monsters in the underworld

Jian Tong stood up slowly, a chuckle escaping his lips. "Why would Junior Brother Dongfang say such a thing?"

"We are within the palace's main hall, with the revered ancestors present. If Junior Brother Dongfang is speaking falsehoods or making baseless accusations, you must bear the consequences yourself."

"Understood," Dongfang Danran replied with utmost seriousness.

A frown creased Jian Tong's brow as he met Dongfang Indifferent's gaze. "Junior Brother Dongfang has resided within the palace grounds perpetually. I wonder from what source you've procured such rumors intended to defame this humble boy."

"Yan Yi," Dongfang called out to Yan Yi indifferently.

Yan Yi nodded and rose to his feet. "Before the Dao ancestors, protectors, and elders, I, Yan Yi, can attest that Senior Brother Jiantong has colluded with practitioners of evil cultivation, and this is not an isolated incident."

Among the Twelve Dao Ancestors, an elder suddenly fixed his sharp, piercing gaze upon Yan Yi. The intensity of his stare, swift as lightning, caused Yan Yi's eyes to sting instantaneously, eliciting a cry of pain.

Dao Zu Mingli knitted his brows and addressed the elder. "Heaven Sword Dao Ancestor, has your conduct gone too far?"

This elder was none other than the Heavenly Sword Dao Ancestor, one of the Twelve Dao Ancestors and the esteemed master of Jian Tong.

The Heavenly Sword Dao Ancestor declared with imposing authority, "Slandering a fellow disciple warrants severe punishment."

"Our Taixu Palace is a hallowed sanctuary for martial cultivation.

"Yan Yi, if you continue with these baseless accusations, you will tarnish the reputation of our palace gate. Do not blame us if the Dao ancestors show no leniency."

Daozu Mingli's frown deepened. "Heavenly Sword Daozu, the presence of rot within Taixu Palace is something we both understand."

"Although the spies within Taixu Palace, led by Elder Hanzhu, have been exposed and apprehended, who can be certain there are no other hidden elements lurking deeper than we can perceive?"

"Past lessons should serve as a crucial reminder to remain vigilant."

"If my memory serves me correctly, Elder Han Zhu was a disciple under your tutelage, Heavenly Sword Dao Ancestor."

"While not holding the same esteemed position as the Sword Boy within the Sword Palace, Elder Han Zhu was nonetheless a disciple passed down from your lineage, meticulously guided by you over an extended period."

"Hmph," the Heavenly Sword Dao Ancestor retorted with a dismissive snort, remaining silent.

At this juncture, Elder Qianchen rose and addressed Yan Yi. "Yan Yi, do you possess any concrete evidence to substantiate your claims?"

"This..." Yan Yi hesitated briefly before responding. "This incident was witnessed firsthand by Meng Piao Piao, Murong Lingyun, and Su Cheng."

"Furthermore, these three individuals engaged in a confrontation with Senior Brother Jiantong."

"Is that so?" Jian Tong scoffed. "So, Junior Brother Yanyi did not personally witness this boy consorting with malevolent cultivators?"

"Then, Junior Brother Yan Yi would rather place his trust in the words of three outsiders than in those of a fellow disciple?"

"Incidentally, it appears those three individuals hail from the same region, Yanlong Region, as Junior Brother Yanyi."

"Could it be that this shared origin is the reason for Junior Brother Yanyi's unquestioning belief in their testimony?"

"Junior Brother Yan Yi, engaging in favoritism and falsely accusing a fellow disciple constitutes a grave offense."

"You..." Yan Yi's countenance turned anxious, and he urgently appealed to the Dao ancestors. "Yan Yi harbors no malicious intent to slander; I implore the Dao ancestors to examine the situation impartially."

Dongfang Indifferent turned his gaze towards Jian Tong. "Senior Brother Jian Tong, whether you have aligned yourself with malevolent cultivators is a truth known between us."

"It is not a matter of Yan Yi showing favoritism; he is merely conveying the truth."

"Does speaking the truth violate the sacred rules of our palace?"

"Senior Brother Jian Tongzi is guilty of a grave offense, compounded by slander. There is also suspicion of him attempting to intimidate this junior."

"Esteemed Dao ancestors," Dongfang Indifferent addressed the Twelve Dao ancestors. "Meng Piao Piao is a direct disciple of Emperor Wushou. Her ancestor is the renowned Dream Dragon City's Night Emperor from the void."

"She would never engage in baseless slander against Senior Brother Jiantong."

"If Senior Brother Jiantong wishes to refute this, I can summon Meng Piao Piao to face him directly."

With that, Dongfang Indifferent fixed his gaze upon Jian Tong. "I ask, Senior Brother Jian Tong, do you dare accept this challenge?"

Jian Tong's brow furrowed. "If Junior Brother Dongfang and Junior Brother Yan Yi were to confront me on the battlefield of the Blood Flame Realm, then I, this boy, might concede."

"However, at that time, I was merely passing through that battlefield by chance."

"Upon witnessing the relentless conflict between the two factions, which endangered the very existence of life and the world, I intervened."

"Oh?" Dongfang Indifferent sneered. "Then, what was your intention in attempting to eliminate Meng Piao Piao, Su Cheng, and Murong Lingyun?"

"Does everyone not know that Su Cheng and Murong Lingyun have been aiding factions within the Blood Flame Realm? They are close allies of Realm Master Xiao Yi."

"Are your actions a declaration of war against the Blood Flame Realm on behalf of Taixu Palace?"

"And what about the 'Dream' inheritance, personally passed down by Emperor Wugou? Are you prepared to offend Wugou Tianyu as well?"

"Senior Brother Jian Tongzi also questions why you would attempt to kill these three individuals."

"This..." Jian Tong was momentarily struck silent.

At this juncture, the Tianjian Dao Ancestor interjected, "Dongfang Dan, our current discussion concerns whether the disciple under Dao Ancestor's seat has colluded with evil cultivators. There's no need for you to bring Gu Zuo into this."

"Do you have any proof? Present it if you do."

Dongfang Dan frowned slightly, stating, "Senior Brother Jiantong's affiliations strongly suggest collusion with evil cultivation."

"It is known that the Blood Flame Realm is engaged in conflict with the forces of evil correction..."

"Nonsense!" The Heavenly Sword Dao Ancestor exclaimed with stern dignity, "What this Dao Ancestor requires is evidence, not your baseless speculation."

"Is there any evidence?"

"This..." Dongfang Dan's teeth clenched slightly.

The Tian Jiandao Ancestor declared coldly, "Since there is no evidence, this matter must be dropped."

"Mere conjecture and suspicion will not be allowed to slander our fellow disciples. I will never permit it."

"But..." Dongfang Dan attempted to voice his dissent.

"Dongfang Dan, take a seat," Ancestor Mingli said slowly.

Without concrete evidence, no resolution could be reached in the dispute.

Jian Tong offered a smile and bowed to the Twelve Dao Ancestors, "Then, returning to our previous discussion, shall we decide whether to launch an attack on the Blood Flame Realm?"

"The Blood Flame Realm's collusion with the Underworld is a certainty, with solid evidence to support it."

"To avert another catastrophe from the Nether Realm, I propose we subjugate the Blood Flame Realm and compel them to sever ties with those Nether Realm fiends."

"This action is not intended as provocation, but rather as a means to guide the Blood Flame Realm back to the righteous path and quell the existing chaos."

Dongfang Dan rose once more, exclaiming, "What a jest! To crusade against the Blood Flame Realm, is that not provocation in itself?"

"Esteemed Ancestors, Law Protectors, and Elders, I strongly advise against engaging in conflict with the Blood Flame Realm."

"Realm Master Xiao Yi is wholeheartedly dedicated to safeguarding the void. By attacking now, we risk chilling the heart of Realm Master Xiao Yi."

"Furthermore, to put it bluntly, can our Taixu Palace truly afford to offend Realm Master Xiao Yi?"

"The man known as the 'God Killer', Realm Master Xiao Yi, has brought death to all, from demigods down to the humblest ant. "

"Can our Taixu Palace truly withstand the wrath of Realm Master Xiao Yi should it be incurred?"

Jian Tong rebuked sharply, "Dongfang Dan, are you implying that our Taixu Palace is inferior to the Blood Flame Realm? Are you suggesting we should fear offending the Blood Flame Realm?"

Dongfang Dan straightened his posture, declaring with unreserved conviction, "Dan Ran has absolutely no intention of disparaging our own prestige."

"Nor does Dan Ran believe our Taixu Palace should be subservient to the Blood Flame Realm, afraid to offend them."

"However, Dan Ran is merely stating the facts, from the perspective of protecting our Taixu Palace."

A murmur of discussion spread throughout the hall.

"Junior Brother Dongfang speaks the truth, and it is for the benefit of our sect."

"The Blood Flame Realm is indeed formidable, and Realm Master Xiao Yi is undeniably powerful. Should our Taixu Palace be overly arrogant?"

"Dongfang Dan is speaking truthfully."

The Heavenly Sword Dao Ancestor slowly stood, raising his hands to quell the rising commotion in the hall.

"My fellow Dao Ancestors, I have a proposal."

All eleven Dao Ancestors turned their gaze towards the Heavenly Sword Dao Ancestor.

The Heavenly Sword Dao Ancestor stated in a deep tone, "Our discussion today concerns whether to attack the Blood Flame Realm, and the root of this issue lies with the fiends of the Nether Realm."

"In that case, let us deal directly with the fiends of the Underworld, and our void will remain at peace."

"We need not conquer the Blood Flame Realm, yet we can still suppress the scourge emanating from the Underworld."

Dao Zu Mingli intoned gravely, "Since Sword Dao Ancestor Tian Jian has made this proposal, let us proceed to a decision."

"All in favor of our Taixu Palace taking action against these Nether Realm fiends, please rise to cast your vote."

For a fleeting moment, the vast audience fell into silence.

However, this silence was merely the brief calm preceding a colossal storm.

In rapid succession, the guardians, the revered elders, and representatives from the palace gates began to rise, one after another.

"Monsters from the Netherworld are a menace that must be purged by all."

"We shall never permit these underworld abominations to once again plunge the void into disaster."

"We must ensure the horrors of the underworld never return to threaten the entirety of the endless void."

Within moments, nearly every guardian, elder, and gate representative of the Taixu Palace had risen to their feet, voices joining in the pronouncements.

Alongside the Twelve Dao Ancestors, more than half of all Dao Ancestors were now standing.

"Very well," nodded Daozu Mingli. "The resolution is passed."

The ancestor of the Heaven Sword Dao declared with imposing majesty, "From this moment forth, our Taixu Palace shall take decisive action to eradicate the monsters lurking in the underworld."

"Yes." A chorus of affirmations echoed throughout the grand hall.

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The second update of the day.

Today's update is complete.

I must get some rest tonight as I have a follow-up hospital visit tomorrow. It's likely I'll need to take two days off.

Rest assured, I will make up for the missed updates upon my return.