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."
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.