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A sense of justice and responsibility welled up within him, and Shi Yu strode forward without hesitation toward Xue Chengfeng.

Qin Feng looked at his actions with some confusion, but did not ask any questions and followed behind him.

"What happened?" Bai Zhi asked curiously.

"I suspect Xue Chengfeng poisoned him!" Shi Yu's tone revealed firmness and seriousness.

Bai Chengming paused for a moment, then looked worried. "Are you sure?"

“I don’t have concrete evidence, but I can sense his gloomy eyes and malicious smile. Please investigate this.” Shi 760 Yu looked at Bai Chengming.

Qin Feng walked over to the two and said, "I also think Shi Yu might be right. We can't take this risk." Bai Chengming was puzzled by Shi Yu's words. He frowned slightly, unable to understand why Xue Chengfeng would do such a thing.

"Shi Yu, you need to understand, you can't just say things like that," Bai Chengming reminded him seriously.

"Accusing someone of a serious crime is a very serious matter, and we must have irrefutable evidence before we can take action."

Shi Yu nodded. "I understand what you mean, but I can sense the malice and ill intentions in him."

Chapter 624 Please be prepared to accept public condemnation

Bai Chengming could not deny the firm and serious look in Shi Yu's eyes. After communicating and thinking with Shi Yu, the confusion in his heart gradually dissipated.

He clearly recognized that Shi Yu was not a person who lied easily, and he also understood Shi Yu's integrity.

"Alright, I will find an opportunity to secretly observe Xue Chengfeng's every move and give you an answer as soon as possible," Bai Chengming solemnly agreed.

Qin Hao stood silently to the side. He had already seen the trust between Shi Yu and Bai Chengming. Although he didn't like Shi Yu, he completely trusted Shi Yu's judgment and intuition.

Xue Chengfeng revealed his malice and was threatened by Shi Yu to make the matter public.

Shi Yu witnessed all of this, but he was not swayed by Xue Chengfeng's words.

He sneered and approached Xue Chengfeng step by step, "You keep saying you want to uphold justice in the court, but now you're spreading rumors and slandering others at will."

Shi Yu's tone was cold, "Xue Chengfeng, once I expose your true colors, be prepared to face public condemnation."

Seeing Shi Yu's unwavering stance, Xue Chengfeng felt a chill run down his spine.

However, he still deliberately provoked, saying, "Hmph! Shi Yu, since you're so confident in your innocence, why don't you dare to make it public? Are you also afraid of having some truths exposed?"

Shi Yu's cold expression turned into a sinister smile, and he threatened in a low voice, "You'd better be careful not to get yourself into a situation you can't get out of."

Bai Chengming frowned slightly when he saw Shi Yu threatening Xue Chengfeng.

He knew that Shi Yu must have some evidence to restrain Xue Chengfeng, otherwise he wouldn't be so confident.

Qin Hao stood quietly to the side, watching this scene with a slight frown. Under pressure, Xue Chengfeng revealed the truth behind his long-standing misunderstanding of Bai Chengming.

Xue Chengfeng's voice trembled as he tried to explain why he had misunderstood Bai Chengming back then.

A hint of regret and unease flashed in his eyes as he said, "Sect Leader Bai, you've misunderstood! Shi Yu once mentioned to me that someone was slandering and framing you behind your back, and I—at the time, I still trusted him."

"I thought he was a just and selfless hero, but I never expected..."

Bai Chengming opened his eyes wide, revealing a confused expression.

Hearing this, Bai Zhi's anger gradually subsided, replaced by a trace of sympathy for Xue Chengfeng's inner torment. Qin Hao's gaze swept coldly over Xue Chengfeng and the others, his voice filled with unwavering resolve: "Xue Chengfeng, your betrayal has utterly disappointed me. From today onwards, you will be expelled from the Ascension Pavilion, and I warn the others..."

People must be wary of this traitor.

Xue Chengfeng's expression instantly turned to terror; he couldn't believe he would face such a severe punishment.

Everyone else also turned their gazes toward Qin Hao, filled with shock and unease.

Bai Zhi silently lowered her head, her heart filled with disappointment and sadness. (The King of Zhao's)

She once held a sliver of hope for Xue Chengfeng, but now he has betrayed them all. She feels deceived and hurt, her heart breaking.

Seeing Bai Zhi's heartbroken state, Shi Yu placed his hand on her shoulder, silently supporting her.

A tense atmosphere permeated the Dengxian Tower as people discussed Xue Chengfeng's expulsion.

Everyone eyed the people around them warily, fearing that a similar betrayal might occur.

Chapter 625 How dare you trespass into the Shadow Forest! You're courting death!

In this environment shrouded in the shadow of betrayal, Bai Zhi began to distance herself from the people inside Dengxian Tower and found it increasingly difficult to trust them.

She deeply felt the enormous impact Xue Chengfeng's betrayal had on everyone. She had once held a sliver of hope and reliance on him, but now he had given up everything.

Bai Zhi couldn't help but recall the day she met Xue Chengfeng, when he treated everyone with righteous indignation and equal respect.

But now, he has become cunning and treacherous, only caring about his own interests, which makes Bai Zhi feel unfamiliar with him and she still can't quite accept it.

As Bai Zhi was heartbroken and unable to let go, Shi Yu stood silently by her side.

He knew that Bai Zhi needed 760's support and strength at this moment, so he gently stroked her back, silently conveying strength and comfort.

However, on the other hand, Qin Feng was experiencing intense pain and struggle.

He couldn't accept his father's decision, feeling it was a betrayal.

Shi Yu took this opportunity to realize that Chen Tong and others were gradually distancing themselves from each other as they tried to undermine the stability of Dengxian Tower.

He knew he had to improve his own strength as soon as possible to deal with the possible crisis.

Under the tense and uneasy atmosphere inside and outside the Ascension Tower, people became even more cautious. After leaving the Ascension Tower, Shi Yu set off alone on the road to the Green Wood Garden, his heart filled with anger and unease, like a volcano about to erupt.

He traveled swiftly, stirring up a storm behind him that blew leaves into disarray.

Shi Yu's anger and resentment seemed to affect the entire world, causing the earth to tremble.

Finally arriving at Qingmu Garden, Shi Yu sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began to cultivate.

He took a deep breath, and his spiritual energy suddenly began to circulate. As his cultivation level improved, the anger and unease within him were also transformed into power and injected into his cultivation.

During his cultivation, Shi Yu felt the anger in his chest and the vigilance against unknown enemies forcing him to improve his cultivation level more quickly.

The spiritual energy emanating from his body grew increasingly dense, and the surrounding flowers, plants, and trees seemed to pay homage to him. Shi Yu's spiritual energy became even more intense; he closed his eyes tightly, steadily absorbing the spiritual power of heaven and earth.

Suddenly, a disturbance shattered the tranquility of Aoki Garden. From the depths of the dense forest, a monstrous beast leaped out of the silent woods.

The demonic beast's blue scales gleamed with a cold light as it glared fiercely at Shi Yu.

"How dare you trespass into the Shadow Forest! You're courting death!" The demonic beast let out a low roar and pounced on Shi Yu.

Shi Yu immediately opened his eyes. He was not panicked by the sudden attack of the little monster. Instead, a fighting spirit curled up at the corner of his mouth.

He gathered all the power in his body, and as he took a step, his figure suddenly disappeared from the spot.

The little monster was stunned for a moment. It had clearly seen him just now! But then, an invisible hand grabbed his neck tightly from behind, as if strangling a dog.

Shi Yu suddenly appeared behind the little monster, coldly staring at it.

The longsword, shimmering with spiritual light, materialized in his hand, radiating a cold gleam.

Do you think you can succeed in this surprise attack? You really underestimate me! Shi Yu's voice was not loud, but it carried a cold threat.

The little monster felt an irresistible pressure emanating from Shi Yu, and a strong sense of fear welled up in its heart.

It struggled desperately, trying to break free from Shi Yu's control, but it could never escape the merciless restraint of that invisible hand.

Chapter 626 You mean... take the initiative?

Shi Yu stared at the little demon beast in front of him, and a thought came to his mind—it should show it the strength he had gained after breaking through his realm.

Without hesitation, he swung his longsword, the blade flashing as it slashed down.

A shocking sword aura struck, instantly cleaving the little demon beast in two.

Blood splattered in the air, its crimson color contrasting sharply with Shi Yu's cold gaze.

Shi Yu sheathed his longsword and tossed the shattered monster corpse aside.

When Bai Chengming learned of Shi Yu's promotion, he froze on the spot, staring at Shi Yu in disbelief.

He had seen countless cultivators, but he had never seen anyone defeat a demon beast so easily and display such great power.

Bai Chengming gazed at Shi Yu with awe, a feeling of admiration rising within him.

He saw the firm and confident look in the young man, the demeanor of a true practitioner.

Bai Chengming realized that he had found an extraordinary genius.

"This young man is indeed extraordinary," Bai Chengming thought to himself, then strode towards Qingmu Garden. Bai Chengming hurried into Qingmu Garden and saw Shi Yu still standing there, so he said, "Shi Yu, I have some news to tell you." His voice was serious and heavy.

Shi Yu raised his head and fixed his gaze on Bai Chengming.

"Please speak, Sect Leader." Shi Yu showed no sign of nervousness, but rather displayed a calm and composed demeanor.

Bai Chengming nodded slightly upon seeing this and continued, "I just received intelligence that Chen Tong and his group seem to be planning a large-scale attack. They harbor great hostility towards Dengxian Tower and plan to seize our treasure."

A cold glint flashed in Shi Yu's eyes.

Chen Tong was an ambitious disciple of Dengxian Tower, and had clashed with him many times. He was no stranger to Chen Tong and knew that dealing with such a person was not an easy task.

"Sect Leader, what are your plans to do with them?" Shi Yu asked resolutely and firmly.

Bai Chengming smiled slightly, even more appreciative of Shi Yu's attitude: "I plan to first set up defensive measures, and at the same time gather everyone to suppress their actions, but right now the most important thing is to protect our treasure from being coveted by them."

"To covet."

Shi Yu frowned slightly. "Sect Leader, should we launch the first attack?"

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Bai Chengming looked at Shi Yu in confusion, "You mean... take the initiative?"

Shi Yu nodded. "Yes, if we can quickly deal with Chen Tong and the others, they will no longer have the opportunity to cause harm to Dengxian Tower."

Bai Chengming considered it for a moment, then nodded in agreement: "Your suggestion makes sense. We can first distract them, and then concentrate our forces to strike their main force and weaken their combat effectiveness."

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The two began discussing strategy and specific implementation methods with a mixture of tension and anticipation. Shi Yu arrived at the top of the Ascension Tower, seeking a quiet place for secluded cultivation.

He chose a flat stone, sat cross-legged, and began to regulate his internal energy.

Time seemed to stand still here. Under the moonlight, the tower was bathed in silence, with only the unwavering and passionate current surging within Shi Yu's heart.

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and began to focus on the circulation of energy within his body's meridians.

Through cultivation, Shi Yu gradually felt that there seemed to be some impurities in his body that needed to be cleansed.

He manipulated his inner energy with his consciousness, guiding it through his meridians and concentrating his power to eliminate impurities.

Chapter 627 He poses a threat to our plans

As the pressure increased with the influx of true energy into his meridians, Shi Yu's face turned slightly pale.

But he did not give up; on the contrary, he became more determined.

He could feel the impurities in his body being flushed out more and more clearly.

Sweat rolled down his forehead quickly, shimmering in the moonlight.

Suddenly, a powerful energy burst forth from Shi Yu's body, causing the air around him to become chaotic.

He successfully broke through the limitations of his meridians and cleansed his body of impurities.

Bai Chengming once again reached the top of the tower. Looking at the aura emanating from Shi Yu, he was shocked to discover that the cultivator's cultivation level had greatly increased.

He only watched for a moment, but he could feel the powerful aura emanating from Shi Yu, which far surpassed that of before.

He stood there, his eyes revealing his amazement and admiration for Shi Yu.

As the head of the Ascension Pavilion, he had a keen eye and had trained countless disciples over the years, but he rarely saw a disciple like Shi Yu who had such a persistent determination and indomitable perseverance.

Seeing that Shi Yu was able to break through the limitations of his meridians, cleanse his body of impurities, and significantly improve his cultivation, Bai Chengming's confidence in him was further strengthened.

"What a genius!" Bai Chengming thought to himself.

He knew all too well the difficulties and hardships of the cultivation path, and that it was truly remarkable for someone to persevere and achieve such outstanding results. In the still of the night, the Ascension Tower was utterly silent, with only Shi Yu's solitary figure patrolling.

His eyes scanned his surroundings warily, ready to respond to any unexpected situation at any moment.

Ascension Tower is a sacred place for cultivators to practice, and it is also where Bai Zhi resides.

Looking at the towering building that reached into the clouds, Shi Yu felt a surge of confidence in the future.

After experiencing the previous challenges, Shi Yu felt deeply exhausted, but he was full of confidence in the future.

He recalled Bai Chengming's guidance and teachings over the years, silently thanked his mentor, and decided to repay him in his own way.

At this moment, an unusual aura suddenly swept over, making Shi Yu immediately alert.

He immediately held his breath and stared intently at his surroundings. Shi Yu stood alone inside the Ascension Tower, realizing the strange aura that had intruded.