In the image, the deceased Disciple cried out with a face full of grief and indignation, "Beast Taming Sect above, I am Zhang Guohua, a Disciple of Xuan Ming Peak of the Han Ming Lineage. I accuse with blood and tears that Wei Zexing, Wei Dacheng, Wei Zonghe, Du Lingjun, and others from the Law Enforcement Hall have long monopolized the subsidies that should have been given to the descendants of our martyrs.
They took turns abusing me, forcing me into slavery, seizing everything I owned, and monopolizing law enforcement power, leaving me with nowhere to seek justice and causing me to be unjustly punished. Today, I sacrifice my life to request the Sect to uphold justice, clear my name, and ensure that evil is met with retribution."
That Disciple tried to stop the video from playing, but before he could act, he was stopped by the Elder maintaining order, and his face turned pale.
Qing Feng's face was heavy. As soon as his words fell, someone put them into practice.
During the Heroes' Memorial, a martyr's son chose to commit suicide as a protest. Although he was only a cultivation Disciple, this act seemed to tear the sky apart!
On Han Ming Peak, the situation suddenly changed, and a chilling soul pressure emanated, as if a deity was enraged.
The usually most lively spirit beasts were now prostrate on the ground, trembling, not daring to make a sound.
"During the Heroes' Memorial, a descendant of a martyr chose to commit suicide, accusing our Law Enforcement Hall Disciples of violent oppression, and the one who committed suicide is also from our Han Ming Lineage. How exactly are you performing your duties?" The usually calm Yuan Qing True Lord was uncharacteristically furious. His spiritual power surged, ice frost spread everywhere, and the entire Law Enforcement Hall instantly turned into an ice cave.
On Xuan Ming Peak, in the northwest direction, where the suicidal Disciple Zhang Guohua resided, all the Law Enforcement Hall Disciples trembled, hating Wei Zexing and the others to the core.
These people went too far, pushing someone to a dead end, and now they had to suffer the consequences.
If Zhang Guohua had the courage to commit suicide, why didn't he choose to retaliate in secret? At least then he could have been caught.
A group of people felt a mix of emotions, but no one reacted immediately.
"Before, wasn't it said that the Law Enforcement Disciples were so strict and fair that there was no need to establish a special monitoring team? Why is no one speaking now?" Yuan Qing True Lord's gaze was like a torch, exuding overwhelming pressure, making the Disciples of Xuan Ming Peak tremble again.
"This is just an isolated incident. We have already investigated it thoroughly. It was Wei Zexing and a few other scoundrels who continuously extorted Zhang Guohua and used their connections to prevent him from seeking help, leading to this tragedy. I have already abolished the cultivation of these scoundrels and locked them in the ice prison. If handled properly, it should be fine," said Yue Qun, the Peak Lord of Xuan Ming Peak.
"Just an isolated case?" Yuan Qing True Lord looked at Yue Qun coldly, then struck out with a palm. A cold aura swept over, and Yue Qun, caught off guard, was sent flying, spitting blood.
"Chief, please show mercy. Martial Brother Yue should not have been aware of this matter." Other Peak Lords and Elders tried to dissuade him, as Yue Qun was, after all, a Peak Lord, and such humiliation had never happened before.
"If he knew, then he should die," Yuan Qing True Lord said coldly. "It seems that the stability of the Law Enforcement Hall these past years has truly made you arrogant and conceited. The Beast Taming Sect needs the Law Enforcement Hall, but it doesn't necessarily need such great power, nor does it necessarily have to be managed by the Han Ming Lineage."
Hearing this, the other Peak Lords of the Han Ming Lineage's faces changed drastically, and they argued, "Chief, a Disciple's matter should not affect the entire Lineage, right?"
"It shouldn't?" Yuan Qing True Lord snorted, about to speak, when a sound suddenly came from outside the door. A wounded Disciple rushed in, panting, and said, "Look, things have already started to get worse."
"Han Chuo, how did you get so badly injured? Who dared to lay a hand on you within our Beast Taming Sect?" As the Peak Lord of the Han Ming Lineage's second Peak, seeing his Disciple return injured, he immediately became enraged.
"It was Mo Ziyi, the Chief Disciple of Sword Sharpening Peak. Their Disciples made a mistake, and I intended to apprehend them, but before I even entered the door, he repelled me with a single sword strike, warning me that no one from the Law Enforcement Hall was allowed near Sword Sharpening Peak from now on, and that they would handle their internal issues themselves, and everyone else should get out," Han Chuo explained.
"How presumptuous! A junior dares to be so arrogant!" the Peak Lord shouted angrily.
"Peak Lord, we'll go to Sword Sharpening Peak right now and teach them a lesson, let them know their place."
"Exactly, is Sword Sharpening Peak no longer part of the Beast Taming Sect? How can they disregard Sect laws?"
Inside the Law Enforcement Hall, the Elders were all filled with righteous indignation, like cats with their fur bristling.
"Do you think this is just a single incident?" Yuan Qing True Lord looked coldly at the agitated Elders, as if looking at a group of unreasonable children.
As several Elders were still bewildered, more injured Disciples returned one after another, and everyone finally realized the seriousness of the problem.
"The power of the Law Enforcement Hall belongs to the entire Beast Taming Sect, not just our Han Ming Peak. If everyone believes that Han Ming Peak is no longer suitable to lead the Law Enforcement Hall, then we should hand over this responsibility," Yuan Qing True Lord said to his Martial Brothers. In reality, he knew this was his dereliction of duty.
Although he had known about the problems in the Law Enforcement Hall for a long time, solving them was not easy.
Although the other six Peaks obeyed orders, they had a high degree of autonomy, and he could not forcibly interfere.
Coupled with the obstruction from the Supreme Elders, reforms progressed slowly. He had not expected the situation to be so bad.
The high-ranking officials of the Law Enforcement Hall also realized this, and their faces became very grim. Controlling the Law Enforcement Hall meant immense power.
It was also at this time that the sound of bells rang out, and the purpose of convening a meeting at this moment was self-evident.
Yuan Qing True Lord's expression was solemn. Without saying much, he went directly to the meeting location.
...
"Let Chang'an go to Heaven Sword Peak for the meeting together?" Qin Heng of Chen Ming Peak looked surprised when he heard the message conveyed by Han Su Fairy.
"Those are Master's exact words. Where is Martial Brother Xu now?" Han Su Fairy asked, looking around.
"Yun'er just finished her seclusion, so he's probably with her. I'll go call him out. But why does Sect Leader Martial Brother want Chang'an to go along?" Qin Heng asked, puzzled.
"It's hard to say whether this Disciple knows the situation, but it seems he's being assigned an important task," Han Su Fairy said with a smile.
Qin Heng nodded in agreement and had Men Shao, who was beside him, go invite him.
"Father, this is bad, Chang'an has fainted!" At this moment, Qin Yue rushed in and shouted.
"What? Chang'an fainted? What's going on?" Qin Heng frowned.
"To prepare for the alchemy exam, he learned from Shennong who tasted all herbs, wanting to personally experience the effects of medicinal ingredients. As a result, the medicines clashed, and he collapsed. Now he's bedridden and probably won't be able to get out of bed for half a month. Father, please go see him quickly and help him recuperate," Qin Yue explained.
"Is his life not in danger?" Qin Heng still asked with a frown.
"No," Qin Yue shook her head.
"Then let your mother handle it, and call Yao Jin over. I need to go to Heaven Sword Peak for a meeting."
After confirming that Qing Feng was temporarily not in life-threatening danger, Qin Heng breathed a sigh of relief and turned to Han Su Fairy, saying, "It seems Chang'an will miss this opportunity. Please convey my apologies to Master."