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Chapter 125 So what if I bully you?!

"The ninth-ranked true disciple... I never expected him to be a newcomer who has only been in the sect for half a year!"

The crowd muttered to themselves as they left, deeply shocked.

Today's events have had a tremendous impact, and it will likely spread throughout the entire sect in no time.

"I've met the leader!"

"Greetings, esteemed peak masters!"

Wu Shaotian walked in front, followed closely by Ding Hui, the Ruan family, and others. They hurriedly stepped forward to pay their respects, their hearts filled with unease.

"Master."

Jiang Churan remained composed and called out softly.

"Chu Ran is here too."

Murong Yan smiled and nodded to the girl, then his smile faded. He glanced at Wu Shaotian, Ding Hui, and the others, and said in a stern voice, "Who can tell me what this bet is all about?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Shaotian, Ding Hui, and the others immediately tensed up and became uneasy.

"It's nothing serious. My disciple and Junior Brother Li were just joking around. We didn't expect to disturb the Sect Leader..."

Wu Shaotian forced himself to explain.

"You just made a joke and caused such a big commotion?"

Murong Yan glanced at him unhappily.

Wu Shaotian's stammering manner only added to his disappointment.

Then, his gentle gaze fell on Li Wudao, and he said with a hint of friendliness, "Wudao, you are the person involved. I wonder if you could enlighten me?"

Everyone was immediately shocked, and even the major peak masters' expressions changed slightly.

It wasn't a command, but rather a tentative tone, more like a suggestion.

Is this the same gentle attitude they know of their sect leader?

Shen Ming was momentarily dazed, his eyes filled with confusion.

Based on his understanding of the sect leader, even the young sect leader Wu Shaotian would find it difficult to receive such treatment.

But right now, a disciple who has only been in the sect for half a year is not only personally represented by the sect leader, but even the powerful sect leader is treating him with kindness and gentleness.

This could not help but astonish him.

Filled with shock, Shen Ming looked at Li Wudao with a slightly different gaze, no longer flashing with hostility, but instead filled with curiosity and awe.

He is a person who admires the strong.

Clearly, Li Wudao is now qualified enough.

However, she faced envious and jealous glances from others.

Li Wudao was now in a dilemma. Murong Yan's involvement in this matter was somewhat beyond his expectations.

His original plan was to provoke the Nguyen family and take advantage of the situation to strike first and report later.

But now, it seems somewhat difficult to implement.

"Reporting to Master, this matter all stemmed from Ruan Fei..."

Suddenly, Jiang Churan frowned slightly and stepped forward, explaining the whole process in great detail.

As the girl recounted her story methodically, the faces of the Ruan father and son visibly paled, and a cold sweat broke out on their backs.

Ding Hui and Wu Shaotian, who were accomplices, also looked extremely ugly, their expressions shifting between anger and uncertainty.

Listen.

Murong Yan looked at Ruan Liangcai and flew into a rage, saying, "Ruan Liangcai, look at the fine son you've raised!"

The sound was deafening, and the powerful aura was like a tidal wave, making it hard for Ruan Liangcai to breathe. He could only bow his head and apologize repeatedly.

Murong Yan ignored him, his cold gaze falling on Ruan Fei, and said:

"You almost caused a disaster by interfering in the newcomer competition last time. Now, instead of repenting, as the son of an inner sect elder, you dare to break the law and bully your fellow disciples. How dare you!"

In an instant, Ruan Fei's face turned ashen. Unable to withstand the pressure, he collapsed to the ground, repeatedly muttering, "I know I was wrong, please forgive me, Sect Leader..."

Seeing his son's terrified and trembling appearance, Ruan Liangcai's heart bled. His face hardened, and he knelt on the ground with a thud, saying sorrowfully:

"Sect Leader, I have been a member of the sect for thirty years. I have worked diligently all these years. Although I have not made any great contributions, I have certainly put in a lot of hard work. I beg you to consider our relationship over the years and give Fei'er a lighter punishment."

Given the crimes Ruan Fei committed, if he were to undergo the Xuan Tian Sect's torture, even if he were lucky enough to survive, he would only have half a life left.

Taking a deep breath, Murong Yan slowly closed his eyes and remained silent for a few moments before saying:

"That's it. From this day forward, you and your son are no longer members of the Xuantian Sect, and you are forbidden from ever setting foot in the sect again!"

Upon hearing this, Ruan Liangcai trembled, his expression complex as he said, "Thank you, Sect Master... for your mercy!"

Compared to the fact that his son's cultivation was destroyed and his life was uncertain, being expelled from the sect was already a stroke of good fortune amidst misfortune.

"In the end, the sect leader softened his heart."

Li Wudao sighed inwardly; this was clearly not the outcome he had hoped for.

But since things had come to this point, he couldn't very well refuse Murong Yan's request.

After dealing with the Nguyen father and son,

Murong Yan looked at Wu Shaotian with a slightly cold expression and questioned, "Abusing your power for personal gain, manipulating the Enforcement Hall to bully your fellow disciples, is this how you act as the young sect leader?"

"What the Xuantian Sect needs are positive role models, not disgraceful parasites!"

"Go to the Cliff of Repentance to receive your punishment. You shall face the wall for three months. You shall not come out until the time is up!"

These words were utterly harsh, a barrage of insults directed at the speaker.

Instantly, Wu Shaotian's face flushed crimson, overwhelmed with shame and indignation.

Since becoming the young sect leader, this was the first time he had been reprimanded by the sect leader in such a way, and in front of everyone at that, making him lose all face.

He looked pleadingly at the leaders of each peak, but no one dared to speak up for him; they all ignored him and remained silent.

When the sect leader loses his temper, even the peak master doesn't dare to interrupt.

"Yes......"

Seeing this, Wu Shaotian had no choice but to grit his teeth and nod, enduring the humiliation as he stepped aside, his gaze towards Li Wudao filled with resentment and coldness.

This person has repeatedly opposed him, and now he has made him lose face completely. This cannot be let go!

It is worth mentioning that.

Ding Hui was not spared either, and was dismissed from his post on the spot. Several disciples who were instigated by Ruan Fei to commit the crime were also severely punished according to the sect rules and demoted to inner disciples.

This farce didn't last long.

Soon, Murong Yan and the leaders of the various peaks left.

Immediately, Wu Shaotian stormed up to Shen Ming and slapped him across the face.

"Snapped!"

The crisp sound of a slap clearly reached everyone's ears.

"Young Sect Master, you..."

Shen Ming touched his bruised cheek, his face filled with bewilderment and shame.

"It's a pity that I, the young sect leader, visited Zhuge Liang's thatched cottage three times back then, only to find that I had chosen a good-for-nothing. I was truly blind!"

Wu Shaotian's face was cold as he turned and left, seemingly too lazy to even glance at Shen Ming.

"King Wu was defeated by Sect Master Wu. Shen Ming, you've really made us proud!"

"Don't talk to him. Bah, what a piece of trash. With such strength, I don't know how he was ranked as a true disciple."

"Yeah, stay away from him, he's fucking bad luck!"

Beside them, several true disciples of the Sequence all wore mocking expressions, utterly humiliating them.

In fact,

Apart from the heads of each peak and a few high-ranking members of the sect, the other disciples did not see the "perfect sword intent" and only thought that Shen Ming's strength was weak and that he was not worthy of the name, which was why he lost to Li Wudao.

Hearing the sarcastic remarks of the group, Shen Ming felt a deep sorrow in his heart. He clenched his fists and then let them slump open, unable to express his bitterness.

He lost to Li Wudao entirely because he was simply outmatched in skill, and he accepted it wholeheartedly, having nothing more to say.

However, his allies and the young sect leader who had repeatedly invited him to join did not give him a chance to explain, and no one spoke up for him.

He was full of loyalty and was willing to do anything for Wu Shaotian, but in the end, all he got in return was beatings, scolding, and ridicule.

Thinking of this, Shen Ming's eyes dimmed, and he couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.

Perhaps, he really did follow the wrong person...

Just then, Wu Shaotian approached Li Wudao with a cold gaze and said with a forced smile, "What goes around comes around, Junior Brother Li, we'll see!"

After saying that, he snorted coldly and strode away with a gloomy expression.

Hearing these blatantly threatening words, the green-haired turtle watching the show secretly clicked his tongue in amazement. "Wow, daring to threaten kid Li, whose subordinate is this, to be so brave?"

It was truly astonishing, not to mention Li Wudao's mysterious strength, it was questionable whether Wu Shaotian could handle him.

His master, that old man, was no ordinary person.

Not to mention, he also saved Dugu Baitian's life, and even a quasi-emperor owes him a favor.

Therefore, if it is only a young sect leader, there is no chance of winning.

"Fei'er, let's go too."

Ruan Liangcai was also unwilling to stay any longer, fearing that things might change if he lingered, and only wanted to leave the sect as soon as possible.

Ruan Fei nodded, the fear on his face had faded, and he regained some of his former arrogance.

Even before leaving, he cast a provocative and disdainful glance at Li Wudao.

His expression seemed to say, "What's the use of being stronger than me? In the end, you still can't defeat him."

Unfortunately, Li Wudao happened to witness this scene.

Just as the Ruan father and son had taken a few steps, a figure suddenly blocked their path.

"The bet hasn't been fulfilled yet, where are you two in such a hurry to go?"

Li Wudao's lips curled slightly as he quietly watched the two of them.

Staring at the young man who had brought them to this state, Ruan Liangcai suppressed his anger and said, "The sect leader has already expelled my father and me from the sect. Isn't that enough?!"

“Not enough.” Li Wudao shook his head slightly.

"Don't deceive people too much!"

Ruan Fei was furious, his teeth grinding together.

Making him kowtow and admit his mistakes to a worthless outer sect disciple who can be humiliated at will is worse than killing him.

"Snapped!"

He slapped Ruan Fei hard across the cheek, causing it to swell up instantly and two of his teeth to fly out.

"So what if I bully you?!"

Li Wudao shook his hand, completely ignoring the predatory look in his eyes, and coldly said, "Enough nonsense, either kowtow, or... die!"