Chapter 1712: Chapter 1712: Do You Think My Sky-splitting Sword Sect Has No One?

"Satisfied?" Xiao Yi frowned.

His gaze shifted to the Senior Swordswoman below.

The Senior Swordswoman, at some unknown point, had brewed a pot of fragrant tea and was sipping it slowly, nodding slightly.

Seeing this, Xiao Yi looked at Miaoo Shenghua, "That’s the matter of your Black Demon Hall, Heavenly Mechanism Hall, and Soul Hall’s Three Halls Alliance."

"Whether you are satisfied or not is none of my concern."

Miaoo Shenghua nodded, "Since Vice Hall Master Yi Xiao is satisfied, this matter will be brought to an end."

"Bai Yue and Jingj Wu have been severely punished for abusing their authority."

"The matter ends here."

Chengfeng Hall Master smiled on the side, saying, "As for what should happen with Jiang Liuhuo and Xu Heyan, that is a matter for your Flame Hall and Medicine Venerate Hall, Vice Hall Master Yi Xiao."

"We outsiders cannot intervene."

Xiao Yi nodded, "In this way, the matter is clear."

"Indeed." Chengfeng Hall Master nodded, "These six Main Hall Masters abused their authority and forcibly issued a wanted order."

"Using the name of the Eight Palaces for personal vendettas, the conclusion is clear."

While speaking, Chengfeng Hall Master smiled and said, "In fact, earlier today, when I sent Hengtian to the nearby Main Hall, I already had him report the incident back to the respective Main Halls."

"After all, Bai Yue, Jingj Wu, Jiang Liuhuo, Xu Heyan, and the others are not from our Wind Shattering Hall or Asura Hall, so it was inappropriate for us to overstep."

"The issue should be investigated by each Main Hall."

Hengtian Palace Master chimed in, "Each of the Eight Palaces has its own strict rules."

"While the Main Halls are indeed busy with many matters, if they do investigate, they cannot keep secrets from the Main Halls."

"Naturally, the Main Halls will provide the proper handling."

Xiao Yi heard this and suddenly realized.

No wonder Miaoo Shenghua arrived in time.

But indeed, every Main Hall of the Eight Palaces is extremely busy.

Unless it is a major issue, the Main Hall would not be alarmed.

And those wanted orders would certainly not cause the Main Hall to investigate specifically.

If not for this time’s wanted individuals being his friends and seniors, and if Xiao Yi hadn’t specifically investigated, it’s likely these orders would never have been questioned.

In fact, Jiang Liuhuo and the other six, having become Main Hall Masters, were not individuals of mere average ability.

At the very least, they were undoubtedly loyal to the Main Hall and fulfilled their duties.

Unfortunately, this time, to help Black Cloud Academy, specifically the Vice Dean, they have left a stain.

Along with other leaders of the Main and Sub Halls, from the moment they became Eight Palace Martial Artists, they were aware of their responsibilities.

They also knew what the strict rules of the Eight Palaces were.

No one would willingly touch these iron rules lightly.

If they did, the severe iron rules of the Eight Palaces would naturally impose punishment.

"Since things are now clear, the wanted order will also be revoked."

"But..." Xiao Yi’s gaze shifted to the Vice Dean, "that doesn’t mean I will let this matter rest."

The Vice Dean remained silent, saying nothing.

"Jiang Liuhuo, Xu Heyan," Xiao Yi looked at the two, as well as the Three Hall Martial Artists from the Demon Hunting Hall, Flame Hall, and Medicine Venerate Hall, "report this matter to the Main Hall yourself."

"The Main Hall will administer the punishment."

In fact, Xiao Yi, as a Vice Hall Master, had no authority to punish these Main Hall Masters.

If a punishment order were to be issued, it would be a matter for the Main Hall.

"Understood." Jiang Liuhuo and the others cupped their hands in acknowledgment.

At this stage, they also clearly understood that it was impossible to cover it up any longer.

What awaited them was the punishment of the Main Hall.

Moreover, at this point, the matter was considered over.

How the Main Hall would handle the misuse of power by Jiang Liuhuo, Bai Yue, Jingj Wu, and the other Main Hall Masters was bound by the iron rules.

As for Chengfeng Hall Master and Hengtian Hall Master.

Previously, Xiao Yi had asked the Senior Swordswoman, and these two had arrived last.

However, they did not take action but merely set up a formation to trap the Senior Swordswoman and others in advance.

To be blunt, Jiang Liuhuo, and others were pursuing to aid Black Cloud Academy and the Vice Dean.

But Chengfeng Hall Master and Hengtian Hall Master had no connections with Black Cloud Academy or the Vice Dean, so they wouldn’t act foolishly.

No, Hengtian Palace Master might act impulsively.

But Chengfeng Hall Master was the Hall Master overseeing intelligence within the Main Hall of the Wind Shattering Hall, considered the top Old Fox beneath the Master of the Main Hall.

With such intelligence from the Wind Shattering Hall, Xiao Yi could see the signs, and naturally, Chengfeng Hall Master could as well.

They came here because they, too, were Eight Palace Martial Artists, and none of the other Six Halls managed to capture the wanted individuals, so they came to assist.

But before the matter was clear, they wouldn’t act, merely oversee.

Previously, when he sent Hengtian Palace Master to a nearby Main Hall, he took the opportunity to instruct him to relay the matter to each Main Hall.

This showed his quick reaction and excellent handling skills.

Such a person would not easily be used as a tool by others.

The Eight Palaces Wanted Order thus came to an end.

However, in the high sky, Miaoo Shenghua did not leave immediately.

Xiao Yi didn’t care, as he swiftly returned to the ship.

"Senior Swordswoman." Xiao Yi saluted.

"Hmm." The Senior Swordswoman put down the teacup, nodding in satisfaction.

Then, she extended her slender hand and patted Xiao Yi on the shoulder.

This time, prepared, Xiao Yi did not get jolted back.

"Not bad, not bad." The Senior Swordswoman nodded with satisfaction, "Not in vain for those two old fellows and me, holding you in such regard back then."

"I have to ask you something." The Senior Swordswoman said, retracting her hand.

"Please ask, Senior Swordswoman." Xiao Yi nodded.

"In your eyes, do you see me as a senior?" The Senior Swordswoman asked solemnly.

"Of course." Xiao Yi nodded affirmatively.

"Then let me ask you again," the Senior Swordswoman smiled, "how is your relationship with that Xiao Yi lad?"

Xiao Yi pondered for a moment, "Both adversary and friend, he is my lifelong rival, yet also my good friend."

"In that great battle years ago, we fought side by side, sharing life and death."

"He was the one who severely injured the demon beast first, and then I slew the Beast Emperor."

"Such camaraderie is indeed strong."

Xiao Yi wasn’t lying; Xiao Yi and Yi Xiao were essentially one and the same, naturally bound by life and death.

"Good, very good." The Senior Swordswoman smiled in satisfaction.

"You two are hailed as the Twins, of course, your relationship is excellent."

"Let me ask you one more thing." The Senior Swordswoman revealed a sly smile.

"Do you know about his affairs in the Central Region over these years?"

"I know a bit about it." Xiao Yi feigned a nod.

"Hmph." The Senior Swordswoman suddenly gave a cold snort.

"First, it was the Heavenly Hidden Academy, then the Black Cloud Academy, both times expelled."

"And so many obnoxious forces, truly infuriating."

Xiao Yi felt inexplicably puzzled by these words, wondering why the Senior Swordswoman asked about such things.

After pondering for a second, Xiao Yi spoke, "I know of these things."

"But that lad Xiao Yi said he would handle it himself, so I didn’t worry."

"Rubbish." The Senior Swordswoman snorted coldly, "That lad Xiao Yi has a good temper, and you’re just watching idly?"

"Do they truly think the Sky-splitting Sword Sect has no one? Cough, cough."

The Senior Swordswoman was suddenly furious, even coughing in anger.

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The third update.