Walker Of The Worlds

Chapter 4072: A Robber Bringing A Constable Along As Witness

High Elder Palm Saber lowered his gaze slightly, concealing a faint smile.

Daoist Bone Ruler, who had been standing among the gathering, finally reached the limits of his patience.

"Enough!" His voice rang across the sky.

A powerful aura erupted from his body, immediately suppressing the commotion. The Vault Division elders froze and several guards turned toward the source of the voice. Only then did they notice the familiar figure standing among the Wild Peak cultivators.

"Law Division Head!?"

"Daoist Bone Ruler?"

"What is he doing here?" The elders stared in disbelief.

They had been so focused on the enormous white-haired body cultivator and the aggressive Wild Peak disciples that they had failed to pay proper attention to the other figures accompanying them.

Daoist Bone Ruler’s presence was particularly unexpected. After all, the Wild Peak had arrived demanding that a Vault Division elder be handed over. The situation already resembled an attempt to forcefully apprehend someone without proper authorization.

Yet the Head of the Law Division was standing alongside them.

It was almost like watching a group of robbers arrive to commit a crime while bringing the constable along as a witness. The contradiction left the Vault Division elders thoroughly confused.

Daoist Bone Ruler stepped forward and his expression was exceptionally stern. "Have you finished making your accusations?"

The elders immediately fell silent.

One of them hurriedly cupped his fists. "Law Division Head, we were unaware that you were present."

"Clearly." Daoist Bone Ruler’s voice was cold.

Another elder quickly spoke. "Senior, these Wild Peak cultivators have surrounded our compound and threatened our personnel. We were merely attempting to defend the Vault Division’s dignity."

Daoist Bone Ruler narrowed his eyes. "By accusing an elder of the sect of being a spy and a traitor?"

The elder stiffened. "That man has yet to prove his identity!"

"He has." The answer came immediately and the Vault Division elders froze.

Daoist Bone Ruler continued, "The individual standing before you is Senior Mengli Zhenyu, formerly a Junior Elder of the Wild Peak. His identity has been examined and acknowledged by the appropriate authorities."

Several elders exchanged shocked looks. "That’s impossible!"

"Law Division Head, are you certain?"

Daoist Bone Ruler’s expression darkened. "Are you questioning my judgment?"

The elders immediately lowered their heads. "We would never dare!"

"Then listen carefully." Daoist Bone Ruler pointed toward Zhenyu. "Senior Mengli Zhenyu has been recognized as the Interim Peak Head of the Wild Peak. His position has received the approval of the Grand Elder and the Clarity Peak Head."

The revelation caused another wave of shock. "The Grand Elder!?"

"Even the Clarity Peak Head?"

"How could this happen so quickly?"

Daoist Bone Ruler ignored their disbelief. "Furthermore, the Wild Peak has invoked its Closed Fist Doctrine in accordance with its ancient authority. The present investigation concerns suspected misconduct involving Elder Taegong of the Vault Division."

The elders’ expressions changed and some looked confused, while others became noticeably more guarded.

Daoist Bone Ruler continued, "I am present to oversee the proceedings and ensure that the investigation is conducted properly."

Zhenyu gave an approving nod. "Well said, Bone boy."

Daoist Bone Ruler’s eyebrow twitched.

He had deliberately intervened before the Vault Division elders could provoke the ancient body cultivator any further. After all, he knew perfectly well what Mengli Zhenyu was capable of as the memory of their earlier confrontation remained painfully fresh.

If the Vault Division elders continued insulting him, there was a very real possibility that Zhenyu would eventually lose patience. And if he decided to unleash his Dual Disaster technique, the consequences could be catastrophic.

Daoist Bone Ruler glanced toward the modest buildings below. Beneath those ordinary structures lay extensive underground storage facilities containing countless treasures, restricted records, and valuable materials.

He had little concern for the pride of the Vault Division elders. If they were foolish enough to provoke Zhenyu, they could suffer the consequences. However, the treasures stored underground were another matter entirely.

’If he buries the entire compound, how am I supposed to explain that to the Patriarch?’ Daoist Bone Ruler thought and the possibility alone made his head ache.

He could already imagine the reports. An investigation into one missing elder had somehow resulted in the destruction of a major Vault Division facility. And the Head of the Law Division had been present throughout the incident.

’Absolutely unacceptable.’ Daoist Bone Ruler silently resolved to prevent such an outcome.

Meanwhile, some distance away, the Grand Elder, Clarity Peak Head, and Sword Peak Head were observing the confrontation through their Immortal Senses.

They had deliberately remained outside the main gathering, concealing their presence to avoid influencing the Vault Division’s initial response.

The Grand Elder watched the opposing elders with a thoughtful expression. "They’re reacting rather aggressively."

The Clarity Peak Head nodded. "Considering the size of the Wild Peak’s delegation, their concern is understandable. However, their immediate accusations are excessive."

The Sword Peak Head frowned. "They should have requested an explanation before threatening to detain anyone."

The Grand Elder agreed.

More importantly, he was watching for signs of unusual behavior. If Taegong was hiding within the compound, someone might attempt to warn him. If the Vault Division’s leadership was protecting him, its elders might begin coordinating their responses.

And if the conspiracy extended beyond the main branch, the news of Zhenyu’s arrival would undoubtedly spread to the other facilities. That was precisely what the Grand Elder wanted to observe.

The Clarity Peak Head suddenly narrowed her eyes. "They’re communicating."

The Grand Elder followed her gaze.

Several Vault Division elders had discreetly activated communication talismans while Daoist Bone Ruler was speaking. One was transmitting a message toward the underground facilities, while another appeared to be contacting someone outside the compound.

A third elder was communicating with multiple recipients.

"Likely requesting instructions," the Grand Elder observed.

"Or reinforcements," the Sword Peak Head added.

The Clarity Peak Head nodded. "Possibly both."

The Grand Elder remained calm. "Let them."

He wanted to see how the Vault Division’s internal hierarchy responded to the situation. If someone attempted to conceal evidence or move suspicious personnel, those actions might provide useful clues.