The End of the Immortal Path

Before they even reached the cells, Jiang Man and the others received a message.

They were about to be interrogated.

Monk Zhen Kong and Ling Dang were a bit nervous.

They were unfamiliar with the Law Enforcement Hall.

Especially the Wuyun Sect’s Law Enforcement Hall. It would be extremely difficult for them to maneuver their way through this.

After all, this wasn’t the Celestial Water Sect.

Especially since they were at a disadvantage for being targeted.

Therefore, they had no idea if they could return to the Celestial Water Sect safely.

No one wanted their promising future to be ruined like this.

"Don’t worry too much. Just tell the truth," Jiang Man said reassuringly.

These two weren’t involved in the truly important matters, so Jiang Man was certain they wouldn’t have a problem.

As for this sudden interrogation, he felt there was a good chance it had something to do with True Master Tai Hua.

Ting Fengyin had said that once he was out, True Master Tai Hua would definitely conduct an investigation.

He just hadn’t expected it to happen so quickly.

"Just tell the truth?" Ling Dang asked, a bit worriedly.

Jiang Man nodded. "Tell the truth, and don’t hide a single thing. I’m sure you’ll be able to leave very soon."

Hearing this, Monk Zhen Kong nodded. "Okay, we’ll tell the truth."

Jiang Man wasn’t concerned; they knew very little.

At most, they knew he was in the Early Stage of Primordial Spirit.

That wasn’t a big deal.

They hadn’t seen anything else with their own eyes.

Soon, they were brought before a great hall.

This hall was not on the Sect’s mountain peak, but within the mountain itself.

The Zhenyue Bureau.

Jiang Man didn’t need to ask to guess where they were.

Ren Qian said softly, "Wait here for a moment."

Then he left.

Soon, a young man emerged from within, looked at the three of them, and said, "Come with me. You will be asked some questions. Until you are asked, remain silent. This is just a routine inquiry, so there’s no need to worry too much."

The three of them nodded.

They followed him inside.

A short while later.

The three arrived in the great hall. Inside, only a single middle-aged man sat upon the highest seat.

His expression was serene, but his gaze held a commanding authority.

It made one afraid to look him in the eye.

Jiang Man couldn’t be certain who the man before him was—a senior figure from the Wuyun Sect’s Zhenyue Bureau, or a high-ranking official from the Immortal Sect.

"I hear you came out a bit early," True Master Tai Hua, sitting in the highest seat, spoke slowly. "Why is that?"

By this point, Chong Guang had already withdrawn quietly.

Since he had not been asked to stay, he had to leave.

As for what True Master Tai Hua might ask, he wasn’t curious and didn’t want to know.

"An accident," Jiang Man replied respectfully.

"That is an accident, indeed. Leaving the Immortal Sect Grand Competition so early is certainly a rare sight," True Master Tai Hua said softly.

Jiang Man did not speak.

Monk Zhen Kong and the others also remained silent.

They felt the atmosphere in here was a bit oppressive.

Even though he hadn’t addressed anyone by name, they felt an inexplicable tension.

"Which of you is Zhen Kong?" Tai Hua’s voice suddenly rang out.

Hearing this, Monk Zhen Kong startled for a moment, then bowed respectfully. "That would be me."

"No need to be nervous. I have a few questions I’d like to ask you," True Master Tai Hua said casually. "Have you seen Shangguan Yang?"

"I have," Monk Zhen Kong said immediately. "We encountered him while exploring the Secret Realm. Later, we entered the middle path with Jiang Man, and we haven’t seen him since."

"I heard there was a Divine Object inside. Did you see it?" True Master Tai Hua asked.

"No," Monk Zhen Kong replied.

True Master Tai Hua nodded, then looked at Ling Dang. "Then you must be Ling Dang?"

"Y-yes, that’s me," Ling Dang said nervously, her voice low.

"Was Zhen Kong lying?"

"N-no! Every word was true. I was with Senior Brother Zhen Kong the entire time. We were never separated."

True Master Tai Hua looked at the two of them and said softly, "Is that so. Then let’s end the questions here. From the looks of it, you’re in a hurry to leave the Wuyun Sect.

"Then you should get on your way. But don’t worry, no one from the Wuyun Sect will stop you.

"Also, there’s no need to keep what happened a secret. If your Senior Brother is curious, feel free to tell him.

"It’s not a big deal.

"You may go."

Hearing this, Monk Zhen Kong and Ling Dang felt as if they had been granted a pardon.

They bowed respectfully.

Then, they were silently escorted out.

Jiang Man did not move but remained where he was.

After all, the man hadn’t questioned him yet.

The moment Monk Zhen Kong was out of the great hall, Chong Guang escorted them away.

They quickly reunited with Ye Jingtian and the others.

"The five of you, follow me. I’ll see you out of the Wuyun Sect," Chong Guang said.

Hearing this, Ye Jingtian and the others were stunned.

He had thought they would have to wait here for a long time.

After all, a Law Enforcement Hall investigation would never be this fast. If there were suspicions, the investigation and interrogation would take a long time.

But Zhen Kong and the others had been inside for less than an hour.

Not only that, but someone was actually going to escort them out.

But no one dared to ask; they just nodded.

Soon, Chong Guang had led them out of the Wuyun Sect and asked softly:

"You five are from the Celestial Water Sect. You should know how to get back, right?"

Ye Jingtian and the others replied respectfully, "Yes."

"Then be on your way. Don’t worry about things here at the Wuyun Sect. No one will stop you. Peak Master Bai isn’t so petty as to trouble himself with you," Chong Guang said reassuringly.

Then Chong Guang returned.

Ye Jingtian and his group never figured out who the man was, but they definitely didn’t dare to linger.

On the way, he looked at Monk Zhen Kong, but ultimately chose not to speak.

But Monk Zhen Kong spoke up first. "That important man inside said we could talk about it."

Mo Xin asked, "Are you sure it doesn’t involve any secrets?"

"I’m not sure, but for that important man to say so, there must be a reason," said Monk Zhen Kong.

After that, Monk Zhen Kong told Ye Jingtian and the others everything he knew.

He told them about first encountering Shen Yao’s group, and then meeting Shangguan Yang’s.

He also mentioned how many people had started searching for Shangguan Yang and Zhou Qing, and how they had to keep hiding.