Xu Wen made no move to stop him. His eyes were ice-cold, laced with faint pity. The Origin Sky Pavilion oversees all enforcement of rules and punishment and holds immense authority, yet this kid actually believes that going there will spare him from danger?0

Before Lin Xun could leave, he was stopped once more. Outside the hall stood a white-haired man in a green robe, his posture calm and his eyes carrying the weight of endless years. 0

“Since this incident occurred within the Origin Emptiness Pavilion,” the man said calmly, his voice resonant like morning bells and evening drums, “there is no need to alarm the Origin Sky Pavilion.”0

“Elder Jiang Ye!”0

Gasps rang out from within the Heavenly Treasure Hall. Everyone instantly recognized the man. Jiang Ye was one of the most legendary elders of the Origin Emptiness Pavilion. His cultivation was unfathomable and his strength beyond measure. For countless years, he had guarded Scripture Mountain and was known as the right-hand man of Deputy Pavilion Master Dugu Yong!0

“How should this matter be resolved then?” Lin Xun asked. 0

Jiang Ye replied calmly, “According to the rules.”0

As he spoke, his gaze shifted to Chao Zonglin, still captured in Lin...0