Chapter 428: Youthful Symbol of Rebellion!

Chapter 428: Youthful Symbol of Rebellion!

Yun Dahe and Feng Qingcong exchanged glances, then fell silent.

"We share a bond with the Primordial Academy, one that we truly hope won't be destroyed over a walking calamity that shouldn't be protected at all costs, burying over a century of effort from both sides," Tian Yulan added.

This made it even harder for Feng Qingcong and Yun Dahe to respond.

At that moment, the red-robed woman suddenly said, "I don't understand what the rush is. A child has you so scared you can't wait three days?"

"Can you guarantee that he will be executed in three days?" Celestial Official Qin asked.

"What else? The evidence is irrefutable, seen by all. If the Mystic Zenith Temple can't deal with him, what's the point of its existence?"

After the red-robed woman spoke, she glanced at Yun Dahe and Feng Qingcong, then said to the three Celestial Officials, "For anyone who challenges the authority of the Mystic Zenith Temple's justice, confessing and being executed is the only outcome, even if the Dean tries to protect them, they will be punished as well."

"Agreed."

With that affirmative answer from the red-robed woman, the three Celestial Officials said no more.

Clearly, this conversation was their way of intimidating Yun Dahe and Feng Qingcong, a warning from the descendants of Three Immortals.

After saying so much, would the Academy Faction still dare to protect him? That would truly be unreasonable.

"Temple Head," Tian Yulan said solemnly, "I think this young man is dreaming of escaping his fate. It would be laughable if he managed to flee in three days. Doesn’t the Mystic Zenith Temple have any restrictions on Level 7 Ding disciples during their trial period?"

The red-robed woman was speechless!

If it weren't for your children causing trouble within the Primordial Academy, would the Mystic Zenith Temple need to amend its laws to provide conveniences for these young masters, allowing them to make mistakes and still be comfortable?

But now that Yun Xiao was using this privilege, they were anxious.

"Don't worry." After saying this, the red-robed woman tore open the magic formation and stepped out.

Cloaked, she was like a streak of blood in the darkness, drawing all eyes as she approached Yun Xiao.

Under her pressure, even Lian Xi felt a bit nervous, sticking close to Yun Xiao.

In a blink, the red-robed woman was right in front of Yun Xiao! She exuded a rich, rose-like fragrance and had an intimidating presence, like a woman covered in thorns.

"Your mastery of both sword and sigil is impressive," the red-robed woman said in a low voice, whispering into Yun Xiao's ear.

Her calm demeanor, unangered, made Yun Xiao wary. She was clearly more troublesome than the three Celestial Officials.

"Thank you for your praise, Temple Head," Yun Xiao replied with a nod.

"You've done wrong, and punishment is unavoidable."

After the red-robed woman spoke, she turned to the group of disciples supporting Yun Xiao and announced, "Given Yun Xiao's crime, witnessed by all, I've decided to strip him of his position as Crown of the Mystic Zenith Temple."

Upon these words, silence fell, and naturally, no one dared to object.

"That means, the selection for the Crown today ends in solitude," someone thought to themselves.

"If only Yun Xiao hadn't impulsively killed Qin Ziyue, he would have become a Crown, and maybe he wouldn't be punishable..."

Now, there was no turning back. However, what intrigued everyone was whether this was the only conclusion after the long discussion between the three Celestial Officials and the Temple Head.

But they soon realized there was more!

At that moment, magic swirled in the hands of the red-robed woman!

BUZZ! Blood seeped from her fingertips, merging with the magic to form a blood-red bat!

"Give me your hand," the Temple Head said to Yun Xiao.

Yun Xiao hesitated at the sight of the blood bat but eventually extended his hand.

"This hand should have been used to play the zither, yet you used it for killing," the red-robed woman remarked as she looked at his slender and perfect fingers.

"All means to please others, no conflict," Yun Xiao said.

"Pleasing others by killing?" The red-robed woman laughed.

"When the Pathseeker Society acted tyrannically, who dared to deal with them? Only Crown Yun!" A bald, muscular young man stood by Yun Xiao, his eyes ablaze, roaring with his booming voice.

"Awesome, just awesome!"

The crowd laughed and cheered.

"Who's this?" Yun Xiao noticed the familiar bald head.

"The son of Uncle River." Lian Xi, too, was caught up in the enthusiasm, her pretty face wearing a sweet smile. The man she chose had won the recognition of all his peers, finally silencing those who called him merely a pretty face.

"He wouldn't happen to be called Yun Xiaohe, would he?" Yun Xiao joked.

"How could that be? Though Uncle Dahe looks rugged, he's a scholar," Lian Xi laughed.

"Crown Yun, I am your loyal little brother. We have a great fate between us. My name is Yun Yao!" the bald, muscular young man introduced himself with enthusiasm.

"Yun Yao?" The name did indeed seem fated, sounding quite elegant. However, his appearance severely contradicted his name.

"Brother Yao, I look forward to your support," Yun Xiao said.

"Brother? What brother!" Yun Yao corrected excitedly, "Bro, I'm your real little brother. I admire you. Just call me by my nickname."

"And that is?"

"Ah Yao."

Yun Xiao couldn't help but chuckle.

"Sworn siblings!" Yun Yao was a maestro of atmosphere, standing in front of Yun Xiao, waving a pair of red underpants as he shouted, "Come on, let's all support Brother Xiao! Screw the Pathseeker Society! The Primordial Academy is ours!"

"Brother Xiao!"

"Crown Yun!"

Yun Xiao felt a bit embarrassed. It seemed he had become the leader of a group of rebellious youth. However, the upside was that his status as a youth leader in the Primordial Academy was now firmly established. Whether he was the real Crown or not didn't matter at all.

In the eyes of these young people, his challenge to authority and direct confrontation with the Celestial Officials made him a Crown!

Yun Yao then passionately introduced his brothers and sisters to Yun Xiao, fully integrating him into their community.

"Nice to meet you, Brother Xiao, and sister-in-law!" A green-clad young man introduced himself with a witty comment, causing a burst of laughter.

The illustrious Lian Xi, now known as Yun Xiao's woman. Of course, it was just a joke. From being Lian Xi's lapdog to Brother Xiao's sister-in-law showed the young people's enthusiasm for Yun Xiao.

As Yun Yao was making introductions, Yun Xiao and Lian Xi suddenly spotted a familiar face.

"Sister?"

In a corner was a girl dressed in pink, watching the celebrated couple with mixed emotions.

Lian Xi quickly went over, took her hand gently, and asked softly, "What's wrong? Aren't you happy?"

"No, it's not that," Liu Yingying glanced at Yun Xiao, her voice trembling, "I just..."

Clearly, she had witnessed the entire selection for the Crown, her heart fluttering countless times.

"Just what?" Yun Xiao asked with a smile.

"Just..." Liu Yingying panicked, tears welling up as she quickly said, "Brother Xiao, I admit I spoke harshly a few days ago. Please, be magnanimous and don't hold it against a little girl like me. I'm scared of you."

Seeing her trembling, everyone knew she was genuinely frightened and couldn't help but laugh.

"Don't worry. Yun Xiao is petty with his enemies but generous with his own people," Lian Xi comforted.

"Alright." Liu Yingying finally relaxed, then joined in the group's happiness.

The youth tended to immerse themselves in the joy of the moment. For a while, everyone seemed to forget that Yun Xiao's palm bore the mark of his death sentence in three days.

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