Chapter 379: Chapter 379: The Righteous Path in the Human World, It’s Vicissitudes!

Just as the Willow Leaf formed by Profound Qi approached Yang Yan’s body, a resonant sound of a sword being unsheathed echoed.

The sword light flashed, and a figure blocked Yang Yan’s rear.

Clang, clang, clang!

A series of collisions rang out.

The willow leaves formed by Profound Qi were shattered in mid-air.

Li Haoran had struck!

He stood behind Yang Yan, sword in hand, intercepting Yao Na’s assault!

“Li Haoran, you shouldn’t have intervened for him,” Yao Na said, stepping out from the shadows beneath the tree.

Her face was cold and expressionless.

Li Haoran held his sword with a grave expression.

“You should know, he was only a Successor Disciple,

with his strength, he stood no chance against your Willow Leaf Flying Feather!

If I hadn’t intervened, he could have died!

*I don’t want him to die!*

*So let’s sit down and talk things over. Because I don’t fully trust what you said.*”

Clearly, they had communicated through Secret Transmission earlier, otherwise, this conversation wouldn’t have occurred now.

“Li Haoran, I was merely testing him, I didn’t truly intend to kill him!

At the last moment, I would have stopped!

You’re thinking too much for him, it’s biased!

If you were as neutral as Yanyu Xun or Master Jiese, you wouldn’t have acted upon hearing my words.

Now with your intervention, my plan is completely disrupted!

*I can’t even uncover his true identity!*” Yao Na responded coldly.

Li Haoran shook his head slightly.

“They are them, I am me!

They can be neutral, I can’t!

Moreover, I’ve promised Junior Brother Yang Long that I wouldn’t let him be bullied again!

As a man, a promise is worth a thousand pieces of gold.

I am the senior brother of the Hao Ran Zheng Qi Sect, and I must fulfill my words!

If you still wish to harm Junior Brother Yang Long, provide undeniable evidence.

Otherwise, each time you strike at him, I’ll block you!

In a dire situation, I would even kill you without hesitation!

Because Junior Brother Yang Long has my protection!”

He exuded surging Righteous Qi, shaking everyone’s spirits!

His words were spoken with utmost certainty and determination.

“Master Jiese, Miss Yan, wouldn’t you say something?” Yao Na was well aware of Li Haoran’s prowess.

If the two of them fought, both sides would end up wounded.

This wasn’t the outcome she desired!

“Amitabha, Master Yao.

Master Li is correct, evidence is needed for everything!

If today, based only on your conjecture, I allowed you to kill Junior Brother Yang Long,

I would be making a grave mistake!” Master Jiese spoke as he emerged.

Yao Na let out a cold laugh.

“If you’re truly afraid of making errors, why didn’t you stop or speak earlier?”

“I actually took action earlier!” Master Jiese put his hands together.

In an instant, a golden Dragon Shadow appeared beneath Yang Yan.

The Dragon Shadow rose slowly, like a golden bell, protecting Yang Yan.

Seeing this, Yao Na’s expression turned sour.

*Jiese and Li Haoran both stood by Yang Yan, showing their distrust towards her!*

“Miss Yao, I too have my doubts!

*We’ve witnessed the Righteous Qi of Junior Brother Yang Long with our own eyes.*

If you have no evidence, solely relying on forcing Junior Brother Yang Long to act, to prove everything, your plan is too hasty and unconvincing,” Yanyu Xun also spoke.

Yao Na’s expression sank.

Aside from her, everyone stood on Yang Yan’s side!

“Fine, if you truly wish to prove Yang Long’s ties to the Evil Demon Sect, there is another way.

I only mentioned one plan earlier, but I have another method of proof!

As I told you all when Mo Bai had his accident,

I sensed not only the appearance of Demonic Qi but another kind of force.

That force was deep and sharp.

I felt it upon him!

This is an ability granted by my Root Bone, and to this day, it’s never been wrong!” She gazed directly at Yang Yan.

“If you believe he wasn’t present before anyone at the time, and his body was impenetrable,

that reasoning alone cannot justify suspecting him as a hidden Evil Demon Sect disciple among us.

Then let him display Profound Qi once and throw a punch.

Let’s all feel whether his Profound Qi bears any resemblance to the force that appeared earlier!”

All of those present felt a jolt in their hearts, realizing Yao Na suspected Yang Yan as an Evil Demon Sect disciple!

They were shocked, their emotions fluctuating wildly.

*”Senior Brother Yang must have anticipated being suspected!” Zhan Lingtian thought among the crowd.*

*He had already guessed beforehand that Yang Yan would be suspect.*

*In his mind, if he could think of it, there was no reason Yang Yan couldn’t either!*

On the side, Jiese, Li Haoran, and Yanyu Xun exchanged looks and reached a consensus.

“Junior Brother Yang Long, Miss Yao suspects you not of killing Mo Bai, but of being a disciple of the Evil Demon Sect,

a lurking villain!

*We know your temperament, character, and conduct!*

*You are not that kind of person!*

*Though we believe you to be a good person and that Miss Yao’s speculation lacks evidence and logic,*

since she has raised the doubt, and the remaining disciples within our Righteous Demon Cleansing Alliance are either dead or injured,

we have no choice but to unite as one!

*Facing external threats, we cannot have internal conflicts leading to division!*

*Therefore, to eliminate any suspicion within our team and to prevent the Evil Demon Sect from taking advantage,*

I would like to request you to demonstrate your Profound Qi.

Let them dispel their doubts and prove you are on the Righteous Path, what do you think?” Li Haoran asked.

Yang Yan did not immediately agree!

“Junior Brother Yang Long, I understand you are very dissatisfied.

*Our request is rather excessive.*

*But…*” Li Haoran wanted to continue, but Yang Yan raised his hand to stop him.

“I am aware of the current situation, and!” At that point, Yang Yan straightened his back,

“the Righteous Path of the Human World is vast and boundless!

We should all be aware!”

The declaration shook everyone.

The image of Yang Yan in their eyes grew even more imposing!

*Faced with injustice and suspicion, he remained without complaints, emanating Righteous Qi!*

*He did everything for the greater good!*

*Such a person possessed endless charm!*

*Their admiration for him only deepened!*

“Thank you, Junior Brother Yang Long!” Li Haoran expressed his respect.

He increasingly admired Yang Yan!

“En.”

Within Yang Yan’s body, Profound Qi branched into a small stream and circulated through his entire physique!

Then, channeling one-billionth of the Emperor’s Power from his physique, he delivered a punch.

The force became wave-like, like the infinite sea, vibrating the surrounding void.

*This was a punch he simulated through a common practiced martial technique.*

*Though it bore some resemblance to the Emperor’s Power within him, it was unrelated when seen as a whole!*

“Well done with the Infinite Sea Fist, Junior Brother Yang Long, not only is your Sword Dao Sword Realm profound, but you also delve deeply into fist techniques!

Truly extraordinary!” Li Haoran remarked with a smile.

He didn’t know it was merely Yang Yan recalling a basic martial technique at a moment’s notice, executing the weakest punch!

“Miss Yao, Junior Brother Yang Long has demonstrated both Profound Qi and fist techniques!

*I believe he has no connection with the one who killed Mo Bai, nor with the Evil Demon Sect.*

*What do you think?”

Jiese and Yanyu Xun also looked over, their intentions clear!

“He might have a way to alter Profound Qi, not credible.

Unless he opens his Sea of Suffering or allows me to infiltrate his physique with Profound Qi for exploration!” Yao Na responded unwillingly.

Li Haoran let out a cold snort.

“Miss Yao, don’t push your limits!”

He displayed a hint of anger!

“Although Junior Brother Yang Long’s cultivation isn’t strong, he stands as a paragon of the Righteous Path.

He is someone I, Li Haoran, admire greatly, and your persistent suspicion is tantamount to an insult!

Are you deliberately provoking?”

Yao Na’s face changed.

“Yang Long, are you willing or not?”

She ignored Li Haoran, turning her gaze to Yang Yan. As Li Haoran was about to speak up for Yang Yan,

Yang Yan spoke softly!

“Miss Yao, the Sea of Suffering, the Secret Realm, and the physique,

are areas of extreme importance to every martial artist, likewise.

They also hold regions where secrets are kept!

If you are willing to let me explore your Four Extremes Secret Realm, Sea of Suffering,

I will open my Sea of Suffering, and my physique, for you to explore.

That wouldn’t be impossible!”

His eyes carried profound meaning as he met Yao Na’s gaze.

This look gave Yao Na the feeling of having her secrets and her being thoroughly seen.

This caused Yao Na to display a panicked appearance.

*”He knows my secrets?”* Yao Na’s heart skipped a beat.

Yang Yan’s lips curled upward.

“Miss Yao, do you harbor secrets that cannot be seen?”

“No, I have no secrets.

And it is I who suspect you, not the other way around!

You shouldn’t probe into my physique, my Sea of Suffering!” Yao Na replied with some guilt.

“Then I now suspect you of colluding with the Evil Demon Sect, let’s prove ourselves together,” Yang Yan stated directly.

Yao Na pursed her red lips, feeling very reluctant.

“Pretend I didn’t say anything.”

She turned her head and walked towards the dark area beneath the tree.

“Hope you don’t regret it when you see his true face!”

Yao Na said stubbornly, then sat in the shadows, closing her eyes for meditation.

“Regret? Junior Brother Yang Long is a true disciple of the Righteous Path.” Li Haoran stated solemnly.

“Junior Brother Yang Long, I apologize on her behalf.

Our Righteous Demon Cleansing Alliance owes you!”

“En, I have people to save, don’t let her delay the rescue.” Yang Yan waved his hand, leading Yun He and Zhan Lingtian away.

*Li Haoran watched Yang Yan’s actions intently.*

*”Such a righteous individual as Junior Brother Yang Long is still suspected.*

*Truly lacking in conscience!*

*If he were from the Evil Demon Sect, then we’re all from the Evil Demon Sect,” he thought.*

By dawn the next day, Yang Yan sat cross-legged on the tree.

His eyes opened slightly, penetrating the darkness before dawn.

“The rabbits have arrived!” he remarked.