I Have A Cultivation World

Chapter 2963: Chapter 1387: Disposal

Under the direct supervision of Qian Xing, and with the cooperation of the Three Extremes, all matters related to the Evergreen Ancestor were swiftly investigated.

Fortunately, to conceal his tracks, the Evergreen Ancestor did not cultivate too many followers.

Aside from the Three Extremes, there were only a few talented individuals with the potential to undergo "Nascent Soul Formation".

Originally, Wenren Xuewei was also a target for cultivation, but her talents were so outstanding that she quickly stood out in the Daoist Academy, and after cultivating the Lasting Spring Cultivation, she became the most dazzling talent in the Immortal Gate, drawing the focused attention of the other three branches.

To avoid exposing himself, the Evergreen Ancestor never directly contacted Wenren Xuewei, only influencing her through the Nascent Souls within the Jumang Lineage, such as the Peach Blossom Three Extremes.

At the same time, he placed Wenren Xuewei in the open, drawing the attention of factions like Kunpeng to her, while he secretly manipulated the Three Extremes, conducting various experiments to perfect the final step of Cultivating Void.

"According to the confessions of the Three Extremes and our investigations, the list of individuals associated with the Evergreen Ancestor is all here."

After the investigation was completed, Qian Xing, accompanied by Yuan Xu and Qing Ping, personally approached Chen Mobai to let him decide.

"Heaven has the virtue of cherishing life. Although these are followers of the Evergreen Ancestor, they have not done anything that violates the rules of the Immortal Gate. A simple demotion and not employing their descendants for three generations should suffice."

With a thought of his Divine Sense, Chen Mobai swiftly reviewed the entire thick dossier and effortlessly selected the majority of the names, speaking up.

"Hmm, and what about the rest?"

Qian Xing was not surprised by Chen Mobai’s decision.

After all, he practiced Saintly Virtue and was very kind-hearted.

Moreover, these individuals did not side with the Evergreen Ancestor out of an intention to do evil, but simply because they believed they should support their lineage’s Grandmaster, even considering it an honor to be recognized.

If they had known that the ultimate goal of the Evergreen Ancestor was to devour the Earth Element Star to cultivate Void, Chen Mobai believed many would have chosen as Wenren Xuewei did.

The name on this list that Chen Mobai regretted the most was the chief from his own time at the Jumang Academy, Zong Zi.

Because of his outstanding talent, he was favored by the Evergreen Ancestor, and was deeply involved, knowing and executing part of the plan.

Zong Zi’s exposure was not due to the confession of the Three Extremes. The latter confessed everyone else’s names but intentionally left out Zong Zi’s, seemingly wanting to protect him.

It was Qian Xing who deduced from clues and guidance from the Guidance Book that there must have been an influential figure within the Jumang Academy, who, after the departure of Tao Hua, served as the Evergreen Ancestor’s eyes and agent.

After a thorough investigation, Zong Zi was eventually found out.

Upon discovery, Zong Zi did not resist and confessed everything on the spot.

It turned out that, upon entering Jumang, during a night lake outing, he unknowingly arrived at Peach Blossom Island and encountered the Evergreen Ancestor. Under the latter’s guidance, he was able to stand out in the academy and become the chief.

Zong Zi was considered a disciple of the Evergreen Ancestor.

Therefore, after graduation, Zong Zi did not pursue government service but stayed at Jumang Academy.

According to the Evergreen Ancestor’s plan, after Zong Zi’s Nascent Soul Formation, he would become the head of Jumang Academy, replacing the departed Tao Hua, and continue to oversee and control this lineage.

"Everyone, please discuss how we should handle this situation."

Chen Mobai placed the dossier down and handed it to the others in the room.

After the investigation results were out, although he could decide alone, he still called in representatives from the four lineages for the sentences of key figures.

As the only currently untainted prominent figure of the Jumang Lineage, Wenren Xuewei at this time did not choose to act prudently: "Zong Zi and the others have cultivated until now, consuming many resources of the Immortal Gate, and have not committed any major evil deeds. It might be better to spare their lives and let them atone for their crimes, such as being the first to advance in the next expansion war."

"That’s unacceptable. What if they hold a grudge and defect during the expansion war?" Naturally, Beiming Master was the first to object.

Today, both Narcissus and Yunhai were present. Although they were not Kunpeng Lineage, they nominally belonged to this lineage, and with the Spiritual Venerable just outside the Earth Element Star in the Universe, Beiming Master boldly insisted on heavier punishment.

Wenren Xuewei: "What does Beiming Master suggest we should do?"

"Abolish their cultivation level, and give them a life sentence."

As soon as these words came out, the cultivators of the four lineages present started debating.

According to the laws of the Immortal Gate, this was considered a rather severe punishment.

For some, they would rather die than have their cultivation abolished.

"That seems a bit harsh."

The one who said this was Yuan Xu. From Chen Mobai’s earlier words, he discerned that this person wanted to be lenient, and considering Zong Zi and his group’s actions, while violating some laws of the Immortal Gate, like colluding with the Ascension Sect, and exploring the complete array diagram and operations of the Sky Curtain Ground Network Formation, it wasn’t severe enough to warrant abolishing their cultivation level.

"Seal part of their cultivation and let them perform hard labor."

Qian Xing, who led the entire investigation, understood that the majority of Zong Zi’s group had been manipulated by the Evergreen Ancestor, and deserved a chance to correct themselves.