Chapter 3560: Chen Feng

Zhou Xiulan was ashen. In particular, when he glanced at the golden flames in Chen s.h.i.+fangs hands, he struggled to hide the fear in his eyes.

The words the pain of having his soul refined already sounded chilling, as that was basically the most brutal torture in the world in Zhou Xiulans belief. It was truly a fate even worse than death.

As soon as he thought of the pain he was about to go through, Zhou Xiulan immediately caved in. He did not dare to hide anything any further and confessed everything.

Elder Nong, you cant blame me. I didnt want to do it either. I was threatened by someone else, Zhou Xiulan said, pleading. In the next moment, his soul floated out from his body and hovered three inches above his head.

Jian Chen, Chen s.h.i.+fang, and elder Nong subconsciously looked towards Zhou Xiulans soul.

Chen s.h.i.+fang and elder Nong failed to find anything, but Jian Chens eyes narrowed. He discovered a strange red speck inside Zhou Xiulans soul.

However, the red speck was hidden extremely well. Even when Zhou Xiulan proactively exposed his soul, only Jian Chen managed to pick up an inkling of it.

Please take a look, elder Nong. Someone has done something to my soul. If I dont follow their arrangements, only death awaits me. I was forced to do this for the sake of survival, Zhou Xiulan said in great regret.

Zhou Xiulan, I havent found anything wrong with your soul. Elder Nong frowned.

Chen s.h.i.+fang was doubtful as well. He had also failed to find any issues.

Elder Nong, dont tell me you cant see it? Zhou Xiulan was taken aback.

Elder Nong did not dwell on this for too long. He asked with a sunken expression, Who threatened you? Who are they?

I-I dont know who they are either- Argh!

Before Zhou Xiulan could finish what he was saying, he suddenly let out a shrill cry as his soul erupted into flames, burning to a crisp rapidly.

With a thump, Zhou Xiulan collapsed stiffly. His body was untouched, but his soul had already perished.

That immediately made the expressions of Chen s.h.i.+fang and elder Nong change drastically. They subconsciously looked at Jian Chen.

Jian Chen sat on the throne without an expression as he secretly used the Soul-viewing technique.

Once he used the Soul-viewing technique, the landscape around him immediately darkened as if he had arrived in a s.p.a.ce of nothingness.

In this s.p.a.ce of nothingness, he saw Zhou Xiulans lingering will.

Zhou Xiulan, youre probably aware that youre already dead, so you have nothing to worry about anymore. Tell me everything you know about the person. If the information is valuable, I might even let you enter rebirth, giving you the hope of a second life. Jian Chens voice boomed through the s.p.a.ce of nothingness like a bell, forming an invisible pressure that stunned Zhou Xiulans lingering will.

Y-youre the sect master? No, this is impossible. Ive clearly died already, so why can I still see you? Zhou Xiulans voice was filled with shock.

After a series of questions, Jian Chen stopped the Soul-viewing technique in disappointment. Zhou Xiulan knew nothing at all. He did not obtain any useful information.

However, there was something that Jian Chen could be certain about. The person behind Zhou Xiulan was definitely an Immortal Exalt.

Afterwards, Chen s.h.i.+fang collected Zhou Xiulans corpse. Very soon, the second core disciple entered the Divine Hall of Violet Heavens under elder Nongs summoning.

Elder Nong was still responsible for the interrogation. Before the various evidence that Jian Chen had provided, the core disciple that tried everything to deny it was finally left speechless, admitting to his betrayal of the sect in gloomy spirits.

Elder Nong, please investigate this matter. Apart from being responsible for providing some information, Ive done nothing else that has let down the sect. Moreover, the information I pa.s.sed on could not be considered as absolute secrets, the core disciple said uneasily.

Who is the person behind you!? Chen s.h.i.+fang asked.

I-I dont know. I really dont know who he is. He gave me the opportunity to become a Nine-heavenly Xuan Immortal, which was why I took on the responsibility to pa.s.s on information that was not particularly important to him. The core disciples expression changed.

Jian Chen extended a finger. Immediately, a streak of light flew out and pierced the core disciples forehead.

Drag him away. Next! Jian Chen said emotionlessly.

Chen s.h.i.+fang immediately collected the corpse. Very soon, the third core disciple entered the Divine Hall of Violet Heavens under elder Nongs summoning.

Greetings, sect master, elder Nong, and elder Chen! Zhou Buyue was a middle-aged man. He had stayed with the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens for almost two hundred thousand years, having cultivated his way to Nine-heavenly Xuan Immortal step by step. He could be regarded as one of the senior members of the sect, as well as Chen s.h.i.+fangs senior.

Looking at Zhou Buyue, Chen s.h.i.+fangs expression was mixed. He understood that since Zhou Buyue had appeared here, there was definitely something wrong with his ident.i.ty.

Zhou Buyue, you should belong to the mix-blooded branch of the Immortal Sect of Colossal Elephants. Jian Chen looked at Zhou Buyue.

Zhou Buyues expression did not change. He clasped his fist and said, Sect master, I dont know what youre talking about.

Stop trying to hide it. Chen s.h.i.+fang hid even better than you, while Xiang s.h.i.+s methods were so great that you could only look up to them. Despite that, they were still exposed, let alone a mere Nine-heavenly Xuan Immortal like you. Do you think the puny tricks and illusions you used when you sent out messages were truly flawless? Jian Chen said calmly.

Zhou Buyue sighed and said, Youre right. Even the great elder has been caught. How am I supposed to escape the eyes of certain supreme experts with my cultivation as a Nine-heavenly Xuan Immortal? Jian Chen, youre right. I am indeed from the Immortal Sect of Colossal Elephants. Do whatever you want to me. Zhou Buyues gaze was calm. There was no fear at all.

Jian Chen did not show any mercy. A streak of light immediately pierced Zhou Buyues forehead.

Afterwards, core disciples entered the hall one after another. In just half a day, the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens had lost seven core disciples.

The loss of the seven core disciples left elder Nong even more gloomy. He felt grief and despondence.

The Sword Sect of Violet Heavens only had twenty-odd core disciples in total. Each and every one of them could be regarded as a senior member of the sect, yet so many of them had either been bought out or were downright spies planted in the sect.

Sect master, theres only Chen Feng left on the list of core disciples you provided. Elder Nong cupped his fist towards Jian Chen in dejection.

Let him in, said Jian Chen.

Very soon, the core disciple of the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens, Chen Feng, entered the Divine Hall of Violet Heavens. He was a young man who seemed to be in his twenties. There was nothing peculiar about his appearance, as it was the kind that could be easily ignored and forgotten if he stood in a crowd.

After revealing the evidence provided by Jian Chen, Chen Feng was left speechless.

I never thought that someone could approach me silently and record all that without me noticing. Although he was exposed, Chen Feng did not panic at all. Instead, he stared at Jian Chen with interest. He no longer demonstrated the same respect as before either, directly referring to Jian Chen by his name. Jian Chen, this should be something that the organisation behind you is responsible for. No wonder a great elder of the Immortal Sect of Colossal Elephants would be caught too. If Ive guessed correctly, the person who recorded the memory crystal is an Immortal Exalt at the very least.

I feel more and more curious about what exactly the organisation behind you is, considering you could get a mighty Immortal Exalt to do something like this.

Chen Feng, you are the oldest member in the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens in terms of seniority apart from me. Over all these years, you were basically equivalent to the elder of guidance and education. You directed the cultivation of lower disciples diligently and guided these disciples through the mysteries of cultivation. Youve made a colossal contribution to the sect. I truly struggle to believe that youre one of the people who have betrayed the sect. Dont tell me you were also coerced, forced to work against the sect? elder Nong said painfully.

Chen Feng bowed towards elder Nong in an orderly manner and said, Elder Nong, you are a senior member of the sect. From beginning to end, I have always respected you very much. However, there is something that you dont have to worry about. I will never do anything that lets the sect down, nor have I been coerced. There is probably no one thats actually bold enough to threaten me.

As he said that, Chen Feng suddenly raised his hand and pointed at Jian Chen. Instead, with this person, do you really trust him this much, elder Nong? Arent you worried that this person is hiding some unspeakable secrets for why hes come to our Sword Sect of Violet Heavens?