System's Super Sect-Chapter 488 - 485. I Choose Death (3)

Just as he left, this news began to spread wildly within the Outer Courtyard. Although the disciples of the Outer Courtyard were surprised, they did not panic. Because the strong ones from the Dragon God Sect were targeting those above the Profound Realm. Ji Liangping wanted to keep the news contained to the Outer Courtyard, but as soon as those from the Dragon God Sect reached the Inner Courtyard, they immediately divulged the news publicly, throwing the Inner Courtyard disciples into a state of panic, with some attempting to flee.

Naturally, they ended up being severely injured and thrown back.

For a time, everyone in the Inner Courtyard was restless.

Of course, the restlessness was not due to fear, but anger.

Being at Celestial Academy, they possessed a sense of collective honor, and no matter how strong the others were, they would not be afraid.

Especially after the young master of the Bright Mirror Lake Three-star Influence was kicked back, everyone was furious—they were not soft persimmons.

That person bluntly told everyone, "It doesn’t matter if you are from the Yang Family of Bright Mirror Lake, if you try to escape again, I will kill you." 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Realizing there was no way to get out, by nightfall, everyone gathered together, wanting to seek help from the dean. After all, they could only rely on the dean at this moment, and they also hoped the dean would quickly contact the Hundred Sects Alliance, as even a Four-star Influence couldn’t act as they wished in Bright Mirror Lake. Although Celestial Academy wasn’t large, it wasn’t a place where anyone could take anyone away.

However, Ji Liangping was in no mood to see them at this moment.

They could only shout outside the Main Hall.

"We want to see the dean!"

"Dean!"

"Let’s fight our way out!"

"Yes, let’s fight our way out and then contact the Hundred Sects Alliance!"

Seeing the situation becoming increasingly uncontrollable, the stewards not confined to the Outer Sect hurried out to maintain order.

But as the stewards came, the people from the Dragon God Sect followed.

The two Half-Step Mountain Suppression Realm strong figures from the Dragon God Sect glanced at the thousands of agitated people, a wisp of a smile forming at the corners of their mouths. However, it’s hard to tell what was contained in that smile, as some saw mockery, some saw disdain, and others saw insult.

"Don’t hold any vain hopes, the Hundred Sects Alliance won’t help you."

As soon as these words were uttered, everyone exchanged glances.

Then suddenly, an excited voice erupted from the crowd.

"All are forces within the system, yet your Dragon God Sect targets us at Celestial Academy. Why wouldn’t the Hundred Sects Alliance help?"

The Half-Step Mountain Suppression Realm figure stroked his beard with a smile, patiently explaining the issue, "Want to know?"

After speaking, he glanced at everyone and continued, "Because your dean is harboring an enemy of our Dragon God Sect, and she might even be an enemy of the entire Hundred Sects Alliance. If your dean hands over that person, our Dragon God Sect will not do anything. Why would the Hundred Sects Alliance help you?"

After speaking, the Half-Step Mountain Suppression Realm figure smiled again.

This smile made everyone’s eyes shift to the high ground of the Main Hall, where Ji Liangping was supposed to be.

However, Ji Liangping came out from the first floor.

As soon as he came out, he retorted, "Senior, that person is just a girl in the Body Refining Realm, how could she be fortunate enough to become an enemy of the esteemed Dragon God Sect, let alone an enemy of the entire Hundred Sects Alliance."

Once these words were spoken, the Inner Courtyard disciples all realized.

It turns out the people from Dragon God Sect were just here to bully!

Body Refining Realm, any force could crush her, yet a dignified Four-star Influence fabricates such absurd lies?

At this point, the brow of the Half-Step Mountain Suppression Realm figure suddenly twitched, seemingly a bit angry, but he did not move. He merely continued speaking to the thousand disciples, "The girl’s involvement in the death of a Mountain Suppression Realm figure is related. She was brought to Celestial Academy by your dean one or two months ago. If anyone can tell me where she is, I will take charge and set you free, you can go wherever you want."

Having spoken, the old man paused.

Then continued.

"If you don’t know, then your fate is in the dean’s hands."

After saying this, the thousand people suddenly hesitated.

Involved in the death of a Mountain Suppression Realm figure?

That kind of legendary Realm figure could actually die?

And it has something to do with Celestial Academy people...

"Wait!"

"Could it be..."

The crowd began whispering.

Some gradually realized something—she was brought to the academy a month or two ago, and she’s in the Body Refining Realm. Could it be Shi Hua?

That Shi Hua who possesses Elder-like privileges.

That Shi Hua who snatched their slot into the Purification Pool while still in the Body Refining Realm?

Of course, with a thousand people discussing, the Mountain Suppression Realm figure couldn’t hear what they were saying, but seeing the fear on some disciples’ faces satisfied the Dragon God Sect people—their goal in saying these words was to create panic.

...

Purification Pool.

Shi Hua entered the back mountain, but only then did she realize that the Purification Pool was not a pond located in the back mountain, nor was it as simple as she had imagined. She thought the Purification Pool would be a place within the woods or a stone cavern where body refinement could occur. But only by setting foot in the Purification Pool did she understand that it was actually a Secret Realm, something she had heard of but never seen before.

To enter the Secret Realm, it appeared necessary to take a boat to another location; otherwise, there wouldn’t be a large boat parked in the small river ahead. But why not simply build a bridge over this river that’s only 10 zhang wide?

As she pondered, more people entered the back mountain.

"Hmm? How did those in the Body Refining Realm get in?" An elderly woman, who seemed to have guarded the Secret Realm entrance for hundreds of years, emerged from the shed and stood on the boat, giving Shi Hua a glance before saying, "All aboard."

After getting on the boat, Shi Hua understood why a bridge wasn’t built.

In fact, this so-called river was not a river, but rather a Qu Realm, something outside the Secret Realm barrier. The Secret Realm discovered by Celestial Academy is different from the Secret Realm hidden by East Lake Second Vortex Vortex Divine Artisan’s treasures, though it shares similarities with the Bright Land Trial Secret Realm of Bright Mirror Lake. The former’s entrance is hidden, so the Qu Realm is invisible unless you directly break through the Secret Realm barrier. The latter’s entrance is visible, and the Qu Realm is at the entrance.

When Immortal Sect’s disciples entered Bright Mirror Lake’s Bright Land Trial, the Super Sect System directly transported them, so there’s no need to elaborate on the Qu Realm.

Regarding the Qu Realm, the elderly woman spoke to everyone on the boat, but only lightly touched on the subject, eventually issuing a warning, "The Qu Realm is extremely dangerous; once you fall into it, survival is impossible."

The next moment, the wooden boat submerged in water without letting any in, as the Dragon Wall Text illuminated on the sides blocked the water from entering.

After a dozen or so breaths, the Secret Realm was reached.

This was a place not much different from the outside world; if there was any difference, it would be the temperature. The warmth here caused a slight stinging sensation on the body, though very mild.

"You have only one year here. In a year, if your Spirit Body doesn’t reach Minor Success or Great Success, your accomplishments in this life may halt at Profound." Having said that, the elderly woman paddled away.

Shi Hua stood on the shore, turned to look at the world before her, and felt an ecstatic joy surge through her heart.

Every breath here was a refinement of the body.

After a year, she could at least reach the 11th level, maybe even the 12th.

And by then, she’d only be nineteen.

Even at Bright Mirror Lake, that was quite talented.

Though helping Wenping seemed a distant goal, at least she was progressing.

As long as she was progressing, she could reach the places she longed for.

...

The next day.

The first ray of morning sunlight penetrated the clouds and fell on Ji Liangping’s face by the stone window, amplifying the worries hidden beneath his furrowed brow.

The second day’s arrival meant the Dragon God Sect’s people were coming.

He had pondered all night and decided he couldn’t hand Shi Hua over; otherwise, he’d fail to account to Wenping. Though the Dragon God Sect was formidable, Wenping was not someone to be taken lightly. For Shi Hua, Wenping had slain many high-ranking figures, and if Ji Liangping handed Shi Hua over, Wenping would certainly blame him. Furthermore, he didn’t want the Inner Courtyard disciples to face threats of death, which left him in a dilemma.

But fortunately, the letter had already been sent.

All he needed now was to hold on until Wenping arrived.

Until then, he just needed to find ways to stall or feign ignorance.

Knock, knock, knock!

The door was knocked on.

A voice reminded him from outside, "Dean."

Ji Liangping immediately turned to look at the woman standing by the distant wall behind him, a self-mocking smile slowly appearing on his face, especially when he saw that resolute gaze she gave him, causing bitterness in his heart. Because she was the child he had rescued from the hell of slave traders with his own hands, and had kept by his side all these years, but now he had to send her to another hell with his own hands. Though she verbally claimed it was her duty, Ji Liangping felt uneasy.

But to protect Shi Hua, he had no choice.

"Let’s go."

Ji Liangping pushed open the door with his own hands, knowing that once it opened, he’d send an innocent person into hell with his own hands.

However, he thought the Dragon God Sect shouldn’t harm her.

After all, they had gone to great lengths to find Shi Hua only to use her to threaten Sect Leader Wen.

But just as he approached the plaza, a steward from the Inner Courtyard suddenly rushed over, panting heavily, "Dean, Elder Hua and the Inner Courtyard disciples are heading to the back mountain."

" Elder Hua and the others aren’t..."

"The Dragon God Sect let them all out."

"Damn!"

Ji Liangping’s face changed; he knew the elders and stewards disliked Shi Hua, and those disciples found his treatment of Shi Hua unjust. Their aim in heading to the back mountain was quite likely to look for Shi Hua.

The Dragon God Sect played a deft trick of sowing discord!

Turning him, the dean, into someone "betrayed by all" in an instant!