Chapter 157: Twelfth-Degree Arrest Warrant

He had never lost to anyone in the same cultivation realm as him, and he had never been afraid to face even those ten realms higher than him!

The spirits burst out laughing. How confident!

Was he not arrogant? Unfortunately, arrogance was a word used to describe those who couldn’t back up their claims. Powerhouses weren’t arrogant, they were simply confident.

The woman stared at Ye Guan in admiration. However, her admiration quickly turned to pity. If Ye Guan were from the Zhang Clan, the Zhang Clan would have quickly risen to power.

A pity, it was truly a pity. She sighed to herself, but she quickly came up with an idea. If he married a girl from the Zhang Clan, wouldn’t he become a part of the Zhang Clan?

However, the woman shook her head and laughed. How could she force that kind of thing? It would be better to do him a favor at the moment and let things take its course in the future.

The woman smiled and said, “Inheritance is just a way for us to transfer our wisdom and the knowledge we have accumulated throughout our lives to our descendants.

”We’ll enter your sea of consciousness and guide you to the best of our abilities. Of course, the result depends on how much you’ll comprehend.”

Ye Guan bowed deeply and said, “Thank you!”

The woman nodded.

Swoosh!

The spirits turned into rays of white light that entered Ye Guan’s glabella.

Ye Guan staggered at the influx of information akin to a tsunami. He sat down cross-legged and assimilated the knowledge and wisdom that the Zhang Clan ancestors had bestowed upon him.

Ye Guan’s aura grew stronger as time went on.

……

A meeting of elders was ongoing in the Immortal Treasures Pavilion of the Xiaoguan Continent. Nineteen elders had gathered for the meeting, and the Grand Elder of the Immortal Treasures Pavilion was chairing today’s meeting.

The Grand Elder of the Immortal Treasures Pavilion was Ge Lianxing, and he was the most influential individual in the Immortal Treasures Pavilion at the moment.

The elders of the Immortal Treasures Pavilion took charge of the Immortal Treasures Pavilion after Vice Pavilion Master Ying Qing’s departure to the Xuzhen World, along with the many managers of the Immortal Treasures Pavilion.

Ge Lianxing was the leader of the Immortal Treasures Pavilion’s Elder Circle.

Qin Feng was one of the nineteen elders in the meeting. Qin Feng was seated at the end of the room. He was leaning against his chair and was staring blankly into space, seemingly in deep thought.

Ge Lianxing swept his gaze across everyone in the meeting room and said, “Everyone, please take a seat.”

Everyone sat down, and Ge Lianxing got straight to the point.

“Ye Guan has arrived in the Guanxuan Universe.”

Qin Feng frowned, but he remained silent.

An older manager suddenly said, “I received news that he entered the Guanxuan Universe through Dark City. I’ve also received reports about how he killed many people there.”

He sipped on his tea and continued. “He’s evil, and we cannot keep him alive.”

“Elder Ouyang,” said Qin Feng. “Isn’t it common for cultivators to kill each other? Why do you sound like you’ve never killed someone before.”

Elder Ouyang glared at Qin Feng and scoffed, “Qin Feng, do you really think that we don’t know that you’re on good terms with Ye Guan? You even call him brother.”

Qin Feng chuckled. “So what? Is it a violation of the rules for me to call him brother?”

Elder Ouyang’s glare turned fierce as he said, “We’re on the Chosen One’s side, and Grand Elder Ge was the one who had decided on our side. Why are you even speaking up for Ye Guan at this point? Are you trying to provoke our Grand Elder?”

Grand Elder Ge wordlessly stared at Qin Feng.

Qin Feng’s expression turned ashen.

Elder Ouyang sneered at Qin Feng.

Just then, Grand Elder Ge suddenly asked, “Elder Qin, how do you find him?”

Qin Feng calmly replied, “Ye Guan is exceptionally talented with a great personality.”

Grand Elder Ge nodded and said, “He’s indeed an exceptional talent, considering how he became a Quasi-Great Sword Sovereign at such a young age. However, I’m sure you already know that his opponent is the Chosen One, and the Immortal Treasures Pavilion has chosen to support the Chosen One.”

Qin Feng hesitated slightly before saying, “Grand Elder, I personally believe that we should sit on the sidelines and watch the fight between Ye Guan and the Chosen One. We can then stand on the side of the winner—”

“How ludicrous!” Elder Ouyang cut Qin Feng off and scolded, “Elder Qin, is your brain even working? If we stand on the sidelines and invest only in the Chosen One once he has risen to power, won’t it be too late for us to invest in him by then?”

Qin Feng retorted, “What if Ye Guan wins?”

Everyone in the meeting room was stunned.

Elder Ouyang laughed. “Elder Qin, do you even know what you’re saying?”

Qin Feng calmly said, “Didn’t the Chosen One lose in their previous battle? If it hadn’t been for his backer, Ye Guan would have killed him.”

Elder Ouyang’s expression darkened, but he quickly composed himself and retorted, “Does losing once even matter in the grand scheme of things? We’re cultivators, so we should take defeat gracefully. He who laughs last, laughs best.”

“And what makes you think that Ye Guan will fail to have the last laugh, Elder Ouyang?” asked Qin Feng.

“It’s simple!” Elder Ouyang snapped, “His opponent is the Chosen One.”

“Wasn’t the Chosen One his opponent on that fateful day?” asked Qin Feng.

Elder Ouyang glared at Qin Feng and asked, “Elder Qin, are you really going to insist on taking his side?”

“I—” Qin Feng started.

However, Grand Elder Ge interrupted him. “Stop it. Let us not argue about this anymore.”

Qin Feng and Elder Ouyang turned to look at Grand Elder Ge.

Grand Elder Ge announced, “The Chosen One has obtained that Dao Imprint.”

That Dao Imprint?! Qin Feng’s expression fell.

An elder next to Qin Feng asked, “Is it the Sword Master’s Dao Imprint?”

Elder Ge nodded and confirmed, “Yes.”

Silence enveloped the meeting room.

The elders finally knew why Grand Elder Ge had chosen to support the Chosen One.

Qin Feng’s expression was heavy. He truly didn’t expect that the Chosen One would obtain the Sword Master’s Dao Imprint.

He was the Chosen One, so his status was almost on par with the Sword Master.

However, the fact that he had obtained the Dao Imprint that the Sword Master once owned meant that he would most likely become the next Academy Master.

Qin Feng’s frown deepened. Every elder in the room had the same thought as him.

There were two superpowers in the Guanxuan Universe—the Immortal Treasures Pavilion and the Guanxuan Academy. However, the de facto leader of the universe was the Guanxuan Academy.

The universe still had faith in the Sword Master, after all.

The Immortal Treasures Pavilion could afford to ignore the Chosen One if the Sword Master’s Dao Imprint hadn’t fallen into his hands, but the implications were massive with the Sword Master’s Dao Imprint in his hands.

What if he became the next Academy Master?

It was a title that carried immense weight, and the possibility that the Chosen One might become the next Academy Master changed everything. After all, the reason behind the Immortal Treasures Pavilion’s meteoric rise to power was their founder’s investment in the Sword Master millions of years ago.

Grand Elder Ge added, “I’m sure everyone already knows that the elders of the Elder Circle are to be swapped out every three hundred years according to the rules. Elder Qin has become a part of our Elder Circle under special circumstances, so he is the only one who will remain. The rest of us will soon be swapped out.

“However, we will obtain enough justification for us to stay in the Elder Circle the moment the Chosen One defeats Ye Guan.

”In addition, the Immortal Treasures Pavilion will profit handsomely once the Chosen One becomes the Academy Master of the Guanxuan Academy.” Grand Elder Ge paused to sweep his gaze across the elders before continuing. “We will give our full support to the Chosen One, and we’ll make sure that he’ll reach greater heights.”

The elders nodded in agreement. However, Qin Feng remained silent. He could no longer do anything to influence the Immortal Treasures Pavilion’s decision. The Chosen One had obtained the Sword Master’s Dao Imprint, after all.

Qin Feng sighed to himself. Both status and identity were truly important for a person’s growth. Those who wanted to rise to the top from the bottom would have to face many hardships on their way to the summit.

Qin Feng was somber. He truly liked Ye Guan.

Ye Guan was exceptional in both talent and personality.

Wait… Qing Feng suddenly thought of something. What if I support him secretly?

It was risky, but he could give it a try. Qin Feng felt like a thorn had been removed from his chest the moment he decided to secretly support Ye Guan.

Just then, Grand Elder Ge said, “The Head Military Official has asked me to stop Ye Guan from meeting the Chosen One until the day of their fight.

”The Chosen One’s cultivation has reached an important stage, and he doesn’t want the Chosen One to feel discouraged by hearing people talk about how he is bullying Ye Guan.”

“The Chosen One’s reputation would plummet if that were to happen, so he asked me to do something about Ye Guan. With that in mind, I have decided to issue an arrest warrant for Ye Guan.”

The elders exchanged looks, but no one opposed Grand Elder Ge’s decision.

They had already decided to stand on the Chosen One’s side, so it was about time to make a decisive move.

Grand Elder Ge asked, “What if we issue a twelfth-degree arrest warrant for him?”

The elders were shocked.

A twelfth-degree arrest warrant was the highest degree of arrest warrant in the Immortal Treasures Pavilion. The Immortal Treasures Pavilion had never issued a twelfth-degree arrest warrant before. An arrest warrant to the twelfth degree was tantamount to declaring Ye Guan as their arch-enemy.

Qin Feng stood up, and the elders stared at him. Qin Feng hesitated briefly before saying, “Won’t we ruin the Chosen One’s plans if Ye Guan dies as a result of the twelfth-degree arrest warrant?”

Grand Elder Ge frowned, but Elder Ouyang scoffed and said, “Elder Qin, are you afraid to see Ye Guan die? I bet you’re just trying to beg for his life.”

Qin Feng glared at Elder Ouyang and cursed, “Fuck your ancestors.”

Everyone was stunned.

“How dare you!” Elder Ouyang snapped. He slammed his fist on the table and glared at Qin Feng. “Qin Feng! Where are your manners?!”

“Where are my manners?” Qin Fen glanced at Elder Ouyang and said, “Ask your mom!”

“How dare you!” Elder Ouyang roared, and he stood there with clenched fists.

He was dying to punch Qin Feng.

“Enough!” said Grand Elder Ge.

Elder Ouyang glared hatefully at Qin Feng while emitting a terrifying aura.

However, Qin Feng merely shrugged and silently sat back down.

Grand Elder Ge looked at Qin Feng and said, “Elder Qin, we’re in the Elder Circle, so please watch your words.”

Qin Feng calmly said, “I only curse when I can’t handle it anymore. Everyone knows that everything I’ve done is for the Immortal Treasures Pavilion’s sake, but Elder Ouyang has been targeting me since the meeting started. I couldn’t stay silent anymore.”

Grand Elder Ge remarked, “You are all working for the Immortal Treasures Pavilion, and we have decided to support the Chosen One with the Immortal Treasures Pavilion’s future in mind. We should work together to overcome all challenges.”

Qin Feng remained silent while Elder Ouyang glared hatefully at Qin Feng.

What if he killed Qin Feng? He couldn’t afford to do that. Qin Feng was the best at generating profits for the Immortal Treasures Pavilion. He would be hard-pressed to get rid of Qin Feng unless Qin Feng committed a grave crime.

Grand Elder Ge said, “We’ll issue an arrest warrant for Ye Guan to express our attitude toward the Chosen One. We have to show the public that we’re on the Chosen One’s side, and those on Ye Guan’s side are our enemies!”

Grand Elder Ge paused to look at the elders before continuing. “The bounty for Ye Guan’s head is five million immortal spiritual crystals, three Simplicity-rank martial skills, and three Divine-rank demonic beast internal pills!”

Everyone was silent.

Grand Elder Ge swept his gaze across the elders and said, “You’re all dismissed.”

Qin Feng stood up and left unceremoniously while the rest of the elders left slowly.

Soon, Grand Elder Ge was left alone in the meeting room.

He stood up and walked up to the portrait of Founder Qin on the wall.

He bowed slightly and said, “The Immortal Treasures Pavilion is bound to rise to even greater heights once Ye Guan dies and the Chosen One becomes the Academy Master. Esteemed Founder, please bless us.”