"Shen Yunshen, stop using that tone with me. Do you think you’re any better?"
Having been captured, Yu Zhang simply let go and retorted with a cold smile.
"I’m definitely not any better, but I could never stoop to doing what you’ve done."
Shen Yunshen was unfazed by Yu Zhang’s words. He squatted down, lightly touched Yu Zhang’s Dantian with his finger, and suddenly jabbed inwards.
Yu Zhang’s face instantly turned pale, and his eyes became listless; the momentum he had moments ago vanished without a trace.
Seeing this scene, the elders who came with Yu Zhang all looked terrified.
Because Shen Yunshen had just used his powerful strength to forcibly break the Foundation of True Power in Yu Zhang’s Dantian.
Simply put, he had crippled Yu Zhang’s cultivation.
For a martial artist, this was a punishment more terrifying than death.
"Shen Yunshen, you are so ruthless. I won’t let you get away with this..." Yu Zhang roared hoarsely.
"Fine, I’ll be waiting for that day." Shen Yunshen replied with a smile, then turned to look at Zhao Ya.
"Kid, are you still able to move?"
"After resting a bit, I feel much better." Zhao Ya got up and said.
"That’s good. You take this guy on the ground and come back with me to the Azure Dragon Temple to meet the Grand Elder."
"Okay, but Elder Shen, I also have the Mute Girl’s written statement about the matter. Should I bring her along too?"
"Oh? That would be even better," Shen Yunshen said.
So Zhao Ya went to the Mute Girl and conveyed his intention to her.
Once the Mute Girl understood, she immediately nodded to indicate she was willing to go.
At this time, although Yang Bin was already on the brink of death, he could still barely manage, relying on the medicinal powder Zhao Ya had previously forced down his throat.
Zhao Ya then lifted him from the ground, and along with the Mute Girl, they hurried towards the Azure Dragon Temple with Shen Yunshen.
As they left, the remaining elders stood dumbfounded, their faces full of embarrassment.
Who could have thought that events would suddenly take such a turn?
If they had known earlier, they would never have followed Yu Zhang here no matter what.
But at this point, it was too late to say anything.
Their only option was to follow along with heavy hearts.
Finally, this storm seemed to have temporarily settled.
But the townspeople didn’t disperse, instead full of excitement, they began discussing the matter.
"Is Master Yang completely done for now?"
"Master Yang? You can just call him Yang Bin."
"I can’t say for certain, but Yang Bin is definitely finished. Didn’t you see even his backing at the Azure Dragon Temple has fallen? There’s no way he can rise again this time."
The more people talked, the more excited they became; some even cried tears of joy.
They had no choice, for over the years, many of them had been severely oppressed by Yang Bin.
Now that the mountain pressing down on them had been removed at once, the excitement in their hearts was imaginable.
Crackle, crackle!
Someone simply set off firecrackers to celebrate the town’s new life.
And while the people of Nandian Town were jubilant and celebrated all night long,
Zhao Ya and Shen Yunshen had already returned to the Azure Dragon Temple.
Guan Xuejiang had already received the news and was waiting in the grand hall.
Below, a dense crowd was filled with the elders of the Azure Dragon Temple gathered by Guan Xuejiang.
At this moment, however, their expressions varied.
Some looked bewildered, still unaware of the specifics of what had happened.
These people made up a small part.
Next were those looking relaxed and cheerful, like Qin Jianji and others who upheld principles and had long been dissatisfied with the actions of Yu Zhang and his ilk.
The majority left had rather unsightly expressions.
Because Yu Zhang had been one of the most active elders in the Azure Dragon Temple in recent years.
Many matters had his shadow behind them.
His sudden capture naturally made many people uneasy.
Among them, especially Xia Jiye and the Instructor Elders were the most affected.
Xia Jiye’s complexion was so gloomy that water could practically drip from it.
His flickering eyes revealed the fear in his heart.
Amidst this situation, Zhao Ya and Shen Yunshen entered the grand hall together.
"Greetings, Grand Elder." The two saluted in unison.
Guan Xuejiang smiled gently and waved his hand, "No need for formalities. Everyone is here now, let’s get down to business."
"Yes."
Then Shen Yunshen threw Yu Zhang, whom he was holding, onto the ground, "Grand Elder, here’s what happened!"
Then Shen Yunshen recounted how Zhao Ya went to investigate Nandian Town and uncovered an astonishing conspiracy.
Yu Zhang, upon learning of it, hurried to Nandian Town overnight with the intent to silence everyone, but fortunately, he was discovered and thwarted in time.
After listening, there was a slight commotion in the grand hall.
The elders who had previously looked bewildered now suddenly realized what had transpired.
Afterward, they all showed signs of panic.
Since those who could become elders of the Azure Dragon Temple were not fools, they naturally had detected an unusual atmosphere from these events.
Yu Zhang’s misbehaviors were not recent; the shady affairs in Nandian Town had existed for a long time. So why did Guan Xuejiang choose to act only now?
Xia Jiye and others turned pale together.
They previously thought that at most, Yu Zhang would just be reprimanded this time.
But seeing Yu Zhang’s feeble state on the ground, they realized that today would not end well.
Indeed.
After listening to Shen Yunshen’s account, Grand Elder Guan Xuejiang’s expression darkened as he lowered his head to look at the prostrate Yu Zhang on the ground.