God-Level Special Forces Soldier

Chapter 632: Chapter 629: Killing Two Birds with One Stone

As it stands, with myself leading three burdens, it is no longer enough to face the current situation. It’s best to hurry back for help while we haven’t gone far from the mountain gate!

As for the matter of face, Celestial Punishment Daoist has also thought it through carefully. There will be some loss, but since Ghost Face is not present, he can attribute everything to himself.

By then, it can be explained that Ghost Face colluded with outsiders to ambush him, shifting all responsibility away and conveniently turning the focus onto Xiao Tian. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone!

Celestial Punishment Daoist believes that even if he doesn’t pursue this matter, being plotted against right under the noses of the Kunlun Sect will ensure that the sect members will dispatch someone to regain face.

This precedent absolutely cannot be set; if anyone can act recklessly against Kunlun Sect members within Kunlun Mountain, it would lead to endless troubles.

This is the advantage of being the first to complain; even if Ghost Face denies it then, it will be understood as mere sophistry.

The group of four hurried back without stopping and reached outside the mountain gate before dark, taking more than half the time it took to descend the mountain, which shows how delayed their journey was during the day.

When Celestial Punishment Daoist, with injured Yun You, Yun He, and Yun Mie, arrived at the mountain gate, the disciple guarding the gate was startled. Is this the same high-and-mighty Celestial Punishment Master they knew?!

”Quickly open the door, I have urgent matters to report to the Sect Leader!”

Hearing the impatient shout of Celestial Punishment Daoist, the disciple guarding the gate suddenly came to his senses and quickly ordered his subordinates to open the door and let them in.

As they proceeded, all the disciples they passed turned their heads, prompting Celestial Punishment Daoist to quicken his pace, heading straight to the council hall to summon the elders of the Kunlun Sect through messaging.

Having done all this, Celestial Punishment Daoist rubbed his face. The real performance was about to begin. If he could successfully transfer the anger to Xiao Tian and Ghost Face, it would be the best outcome!

As he was rubbing his face, two elders arrived first at the council hall.

As expected, when they saw the disheveled appearance of Celestial Punishment Daoist, they couldn’t help but widen their eyes with disbelief.

Soon, one figure after another appeared in the council hall as if by magic, and the expressions of the elders who followed were very similar to those of the first two who had seen Celestial Punishment Daoist.

When the last important person, Daoist Tianxing, also arrived late, everyone sat down and waited for Sect Leader Zhenren to speak first.

Daoist Tianxing was somewhat surprised, but as the Sect Leader, he had to maintain composure and couldn’t appear flustered like the others. After gesturing for silence, he asked, ”Celestial Punishment Junior Brother, what’s going on with you?”

”Sect Leader Senior Brother! Fellow Junior Brothers!” Celestial Punishment Daoist clasped his hands and said, ”We were ambushed. Yun You was severely injured in the face by a villain, and Yun He and Yun Mie were also wounded in multiple places. Even I was dragged by the enemy, expending most of my True Qi.”

Upon hearing this, the crowd began to buzz with discussion. They were aware of Celestial Punishment Daoist’s strength, and whoever could hold him back certainly wasn’t ordinary.

This made it quite perplexing. In recent years, the Kunlun Sect hadn’t had any quarrels with other sects!

If one must speak of it, there was an unpleasant episode with the Dao Yi Sect of Lu Province five years ago, but currently, with Master Guanghuai leading the forces, it’s impossible they would specifically send people here for revenge, right?!

”I think it must be them!”

”Not necessarily, I just learned that they haven’t dispatched a large number of people yet. Moreover, on our territory, and over such an old matter, it’s unlikely they’d make a move.”

”Actually, this matter shouldn’t be considered too simply. If they were seeking vengeance intentionally, they wouldn’t blatantly reveal their identity. I think we should remain cautious to avoid being manipulated by other forces, leading to mutual destruction!”

Hearing the discussions below, Daoist Tianxing couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. It seems he had been in seclusion for too long; these people had become so impatient and restless.

Without even hearing Celestial Punishment Daoist speak, they had already started jumping to conclusions, indulging in wild speculations—truly disappointing!

Once again, he gestured for silence, then Daoist Tianxing spoke, ”Injured individuals should go to the Rejuvenation Pavilion for treatment. Celestial Punishment Junior Brother, please explain the whole story.”

Seeing the Sect Leader speak, Yun He and Yun Mie were immediately relieved and agreed, supporting Yun You as they left the council hall, leaving Celestial Punishment Daoist to recount his encounter.

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After a while, having listened to Celestial Punishment Daoist’s account, everyone became indignant and condemned Lin Bingxuan and Ghost Face for their treachery.

”I didn’t expect that woman, who seems so beautiful and charming, to have such a venomous heart. Truly vicious!”

”And that Ghost Face is no decent fellow. I always thought he didn’t look trustworthy. Despite Sect Leader Senior Brother’s care, he repays it with betrayal, stabbing us in the back!”

”This matter cannot be let go. I think we should send people to pursue those culprits, capture them and interrogate them harshly. Otherwise, it won’t suffice to deter the wicked!”

Until everyone shouted themselves hoarse, using every term they could think of, they still didn’t see Daoist Tianxing make a decision.

Gradually, the escalating debates subsided, and the room fell silent. Everyone’s piercing gaze fixated on Daoist Tianxing, waiting for his ruling.

Daoist Tianxing wasn’t in a hurry to speak. In fact, since Celestial Punishment Daoist began his account, he had been observing his every move—the eyes, even the tiniest gesture, didn’t escape his eyes.

Being scrutinized with such an interested gaze from his Sect Leader Senior Brother, Celestial Punishment Daoist felt increasingly uneasy. However, as the head of the sect, he shouldn’t be siding with outsiders, right?!

Daoist Tianxing watched his junior brother, Celestial Punishment Daoist, standing in the hall, recalling his recent eloquent persuasion.

He had to admit that, as a Sect Leader, he was far behind the counterpart in stirring emotions and manipulating sentiments!

However, if being a Sect Leader was merely talk, it would greatly underestimate the significance of the position!

And Daoist Tianxing trusted Celestial Punishment Daoist with the sect’s affairs precisely because of this, allowing him to feel in control while he could reclaim all control when needed.

However, this couldn’t be stated outright!

As for Celestial Punishment Daoist’s recent words, if Daoist Tianxing were to say he completely believed them, that would be impossible. There’s a lot of exaggeration; reducing it by half would be about right.

Moreover, some key points were certainly altered at his discretion, like the claim of Ghost Face colluding with others to attack him, which Daoist Tianxing found utterly laughable!