Chapter 317: 175: Entering Zhilan Valley

If just now people still had some doubts about Zhang Xuan’s words, now there was no doubt left.

This guy still owed them a debt with exorbitant interest!

In such a dire need of money and after having kidnapped someone’s disciple, swindling them, naturally, there wasn’t much of a problem anymore.

Hearing the admissions from the people of Heaven Mandate Hall, countless cultivators suddenly looked over with peculiar expressions.

Mo Baiye’s reputation, while known to many, had surprisingly revealed such a despicable side…

Of course, it was only because he hadn’t encountered Zhang Xuan sooner; if he had, he would have been notorious for his despicable acts much earlier…

“It was you who disguised as me, borrowing money everywhere…”

Seeing the crowd’s threatening looks, Mo Baiye was so furious he was almost exploding with anger, trying to explain, but found that no matter what he said, it seemed feeble and powerless.

“Yes, yes, just let my student go, and I’ll admit it was me who impersonated you to borrow money everywhere!” Zhang Xuan’s face was sullen, a picture of resigned acceptance.

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Mo Baiye trembled with rage: “I’m going to kill you…”

With a flick of his Mo Dao Destiny, his tall figure charged toward the young man opposite him. Before he even got close, he felt a powerful surge of energy in front of his chest, and immediately saw Fu Qingyao appearing before him once again.

At this moment, the First Elder of the Fu Family, with her eyebrows raised and lips trembling with anger, suddenly slapped Mo Baiye across the face.

As a Galaxy 6-dan Peak Saint, she certainly surpassed him in terms of cultivation level, but Mo Baiye practiced the Mo Dao Destiny and was powerful in combat. Even though he had recently been weakened by a backlash, his combat abilities were still not to be underestimated. Under normal circumstances, her slap wouldn’t be able to harm him in the slightest.

Just as Zhang Xuan was gathering his strength to counterattack, a crisp sound echoed through the air.

Slap!

Fu Qingyao’s hand clearly struck Mo Baiye’s face, leaving a distinct imprint of her fingers.

Zhang Xuan blinked, feeling puzzled, when he heard the First Elder’s angry roar: “Mo Baiye, I didn’t expect you to be this kind of person. It’s a good thing I didn’t accept your pursuit back then…”

“…”

There was a stunned silence all around, even Zhang Xuan stood rooted to the spot.

Who would have thought that these two had such a past.

Accusations on the internet had suddenly turned into watching the drama unfold!

“Qingyao, it’s not what you think, it’s this guy…” Mo Baiye tried to explain once more.

“Enough!” This time, it was Master Shi Yunjing of the Heavenly Destiny Hall who spoke.

The larger the scene in front of them grew, the more disgraceful it was for Heaven Mandate Hall…

“Master, do you also not believe me? All of this is Zhang Xuan’s trickery…” Mo Baiye gritted his teeth.

“Shut up!”

Master Shi waved his hand: “From today on, you are expelled. Not only are you no longer the Vice Hall Master, but you are also no longer a member of Heaven Mandate Hall! Our Zhou Yi Dynasty does not allow such a scourge in its presence.”

No matter whether the things he said were true or not, with so many witnesses, he could not be allowed to stay! Otherwise, he too would sink into the mire and never be able to wash himself clean.

After all, he was the guarantor of those loans…

“Master, I…” Mo Baiye’s face turned deathly pale.

Owing his status as Vice Hall Master, even the Fate Masters who were in debt, though unhappy, had to restrain themselves. Without his position, he feared that as soon as he entered Zhilan Valley, he would face debt collection and likely be assassinated.

What was even more important was that the Hall Master’s decision indicated that everyone believed Zhang Xuan’s words, that he borrowed money, kidnapped, and swindled people…

In a situation where words failed him, Zhang Xuan stepped forward once more, bowing with his fists clasped. “I implore Master Shi to be the arbiter, and have him hand over my disciple…”

“Right, hand him over quickly!”

“Damn it, we’ve paid the money, and you still won’t release him, not even bandits are this shameless!”

“How can such a person be worthy of being a Fate Master? It’s a complete disgrace…”

The crowd buzzed with discussion, as Fate Masters from other regions looked on.

“Mo Baiye, hand him over now. Do you really want to force me to take action?”

As more onlookers gathered and the uproar intensified, Shi Yunjing could no longer hold back, and raised his voice in reprimand.

“Fine, fine, I’ll hand her over…” Knowing that a refusal would result in immediate action from the other party, Mo Baiye’s face was the color of iron, yet he had no way out.

It was clear that he was the one at a disadvantage, yet nobody believed him… who could be more wronged than me!

Boom!

Just as he was about to comply, the ground suddenly shook violently. A massive force erupted from a distant valley, tearing a long, narrow rift in the colorful sky as if it were cut with scissors.

“Zhilan Valley has opened…”

“Get ready quickly, first come first served for the artifacts… With a bit of luck, you might even inherit this divine realm!”

On seeing this spectacle, someone shouted out, and Shi Yunjing couldn’t help but look up, clenching his fists involuntarily.

The opening of this Heaven Mandate Domain could lead to an abundance of artifacts, and the capture of the Mandate Chaos Master, which was all to his advantage. Success would undoubtedly grant him an artifact to break through to Galaxy 6-dan and rise meteorically.

“Hall Master, Mo Baiye has escaped…”

While contemplating how to reap the greatest benefit, a voice from one of the Elders rang out. Shi Yunjing hurriedly looked up to see Mo Baiye, who had been right in front of him just a moment ago, now sprinting towards the opening of the divine realm.

“Thinking I would pave the way for you? Dream on. With the domain open, everyone relies on their own abilities!”

With a loud laugh, Mo Baiye rushed toward the rift ahead, his body glinting with light before he disappeared from the spot.

“Damn it…”

Shi Yunjing’s expression darkened.

Previously in the Heaven Mandate Hall, Mo Baiye failed to produce the Destiny Plate for repayment and agreed to lead the charge in return for a momentary forgiveness. Now, upon arriving, he turned tail and fled—his shamelessness was extreme.

“By the order of Heaven Mandate Hall, should anyone encounter Mo Baiye within Zhilan Valley, they shall be killed without mercy!”

With a grand wave of his hand, Shi Yunjing announced his command in a strong voice.

“Yes!” The crowd nodded in unison.

Having issued the kill order, Shi Yunjing wasted no more words and charged towards the rift’s location. The others followed closely, and moments later, they too disappeared.

“Zhang Xuan…” Fu Yingying looked over.

“Let’s go together!” Knowing her meaning, Zhang Xuan replied, following close behind the crowd, racing towards what lay ahead.

As expected of the 21st ranked Heaven Mandate Domain, the rich aura of Heavenly Mandate Vitality assaulted them even before they had arrived. Constant practice here would undoubtedly greatly aid in understanding the fragments of the heavens and advance one’s cultivation.

“Teacher, Mingyue…”

Yu Xiaoyu’s face was filled with worry.

Zhang Xuan spoke, “If I’m not mistaken, Xiaoyu will have been taken by Mo Baiye into Zhilan Valley, and then he’ll use her to threaten me… Don’t worry, the true battleground for the struggle will be inside. I will definitely rescue her!”

“Yes!” Knowing her teacher’s word was his bond, Yu Xiaoyu did not say more.

Reaching the rift, they entered one after another. Every figure flashed, and they all vanished simultaneously.