Chapter 1336: Immortal Palace Guard

Chapter 1336: Chapter 1336: Immortal Palace Guard

Only through the detailed analysis of this artificial intelligence can I release such dense, intricate lines of source energy wrapped around the Divine Artifact in an instant. If all goes well, I can solve this set of Cultivation Technique using the same approach.

Upon pondering this possibility, Pei Yan was exceptionally excited. If he didn’t have business to attend to, he would eagerly flip through that book of secrets to start attempting cultivation of this technique. Suppressing his eagerness while conversing with several elders, he arrived before the Forbidden Guard Office of the Immortal Palace.

At this time, the Grand General of the Divine Martial Guard, Shi Taichu, who is in charge of this place, had already received communication from above. Upon seeing Pei Yan and his group arrive, he stepped forward, cupped his hands in salute, and then quietly inquired, "Shall we deal with them all?"

Pei Yan wisely took a step back, not wanting to meddle excessively as an outsider, nor did he want to be too involved in unrelated killings. The others had no such concerns, and Situ Maocai stepped forward and replied, "Everyone must be detained, and the Inner Sect Disciples and Direct Disciples responsible here should be taken away and handed over to the Embroidered Robe Envoy for interrogation later."

"Should I have my men suppress them?" Shi Taichu did not care whether those taken away for interrogation lived or died. He only cared if his men needed to risk their lives. Now that his forces had completely taken over the Forbidden Guard Office of the Immortal Palace, and dealing with over two thousand White Deer Institute disciples was easy enough for them.

"No need! The matters of the Immortal Palace should be resolved by us within the palace, General Shi. However, I ask you and your soldiers to secure the perimeter of the Forbidden Guard Office to prevent anyone from escaping amid conflicts later." Liu Xuanji didn’t plan to leverage the power of the six guards. After saying this, he added, "Oh! Also, distribute the Immortal Trapping Rope to my disciples, so it’s easier to capture the prisoners later."

"Alright! I’ll get right on it!" Since he didn’t have to take a risk, Shi Taichu was naturally happy to oblige. He acknowledged the order and left to make arrangements.

"Pei Xiaoyou, we’ll take our leave for now! Please wait here for a moment; I need to personally reassure and command the Inner Sect Disciples before they can be mobilized."

"Alright! Esteemed elders, you go ahead, don’t worry about me!" For two consecutive days, his disciples were in a state of confinement. Although the few elders now walked leisurely, they were merely waiting for the Divine Martial Guard to receive military orders from the Immortal Palace. Their hearts had long been anxious, but after this incident, these people finally understood restraint; however anxious, they must act according to the rules. Pei Yan fully understood their feelings, so when Liu Xuanji said this, he hurriedly indicated that they need not mind him.

When those around him dispersed, Pei Yan also felt somewhat relieved. He walked alone among the crowd, who were rushing back and forth following orders, observing his surroundings. The houses at the entrance, destroyed during the conflict two days ago, had not yet been repaired, and the poles erected at the camp entrance still had the corpses of those who resisted the most fiercely hanging upside down. The blood scent had yet to dissipate, and today was to welcome an even greater massacre than before.

To Pei Yan, who indirectly catalyzed all this, he felt no awareness of being the mastermind behind it all. Satisfied with food and drink, he strolled leisurely on the small path within the Forbidden Guard Office, cigarette in mouth. Since two days ago, other than disciples awaiting trial, all sect disciples were ordered to stay within their own quarters and not go out. It’s likely been torturous for them these two days. Now, seeing signs of a large-scale military movement of the Divine Martial Guard through their windows makes these disciples, already like startled birds, increasingly restless.

Luckily, they saw the Grand Elder from their secluded courtyard within their sect. Liu Xuanji and others found surviving steward disciples from their sect within the Forbidden Guard Office. Upon seeing their own Elder, the disciples were all overjoyed, some even bursting into tears recounting their grievances from the past two days.

"Master Uncle Grandmaster, you must stand up for us! Pei Yan is a shameless villain! He deliberately resorts to private vendetta against our sect, colluding with the Embroidered Robe..." A Direct Disciple from Hongjun Sword Furnace, upon seeing Liu Xuanji, felt strange about the Elder’s new appearance but dared not ask further. After Liu Xuanji inquired briefly about the injuries and casualties of the disciples, this disciple immediately exaggerated and accused Pei Yan of his misdeeds from the other day.

Smack! A loud slap abruptly interrupted his emotional report. The disciple, head buzzing from the blow, held his reddened cheek and gazed in bewilderment at his Master Uncle. Imprisoned, he was unaware of the drastic changes over the past two days outside. He didn’t understand why his Master Uncle, who previously clashed with Pei Yan, was so enraged by his accusations.

"You don’t know the changes outside! In a few days, you will understand the truth of the situation. Remember, do not speak words slandering Pei Yan in the future, and pass this discipline to restrain your fellow disciples from uttering such brazen words, understood?" Liu Xuanji sighed helplessly as he admonished the dumbfounded disciple.

"Yes! Yes! Disciple understands! Disciple understands!" Anyone who achieves the rank of Inner Sect Disciple isn’t foolish. Although they don’t know why the sect’s attitude towards Pei Yan underwent such a 180-degree turn, there must be some secret negotiations they’re unaware of. It’s not something within their purview.

"Now, transmit my order for all squads of disciples to go to the Divine Martial Guard to receive Immortal Trapping Rope and await orders to purge the rebels!"

"Master Uncle Grandmaster, may I boldly ask who the rebels are?" This Inner Sect Disciple evidently felt the killing intent emitted by Liu Xuanji, and shivered with fear while asking.

"White Deer Institute!"

"White Deer Institute?" The dozens of Inner Sect Disciples around were all stunned upon hearing this. This was contrary to their expectations; how could it be White Deer Institute? Though filled with doubts internally, seeing their Master Uncle saw no intent to explain, the disciples dare not inquire further and uniformly accepted the order, preparing to gather their sect disciples to await commands.

"Wait a moment, when coordinating with the Divine Martial Guard, be courteous and put away your previous arrogance. Don’t speak disrespectfully regarding this matter." Before these disciples dispersed entirely, Liu Xuanji suddenly remembered this matter and instructed.

"Yes! We understand!"

With the Divine Martial Guard troops maneuvering and various sect elders entering the camp, the Forbidden Guard Office of the Immortal Palace immediately came alive. Each sect’s direct disciples and Inner Sect Disciples, upon seeing their own elders, though still confused, no longer had to worry about their life and death. Having survived the calamity, they excitedly moved between the camps with their sect’s orders, gathering disciples under their jurisdiction.

As the entire camp began to stir, no one paid attention to the White Deer Institute residential area, which had become like a pool of stagnant water and was particularly out of place. The White Deer Institute disciples were aware of the commotion outside, but because they were ordered not to leave their rooms even a step, they could only anxiously crowd by the windows, looking afar, trying to see what was happening.