Eternal Holy Emperor
Chapter 716 - 661 Accountability

Chapter 716: Chapter 661 Accountability

"What, the Combat Saint King so audacious, to want to provoke our Dragon Phoenix Academy?"

The Red Robed Elder swept his sleeves in a cold huff, filled with outrage and rage, his face adopting a frosty expression.

Although the reputation of the Combat Saint King shook the world, what kind of force was the Dragon Phoenix Academy? It was not just an ordinary Supreme Sacred Land, but the world’s foremost Cultivation Academy. Since time immemorial, countless contenders for the Human Emperor emerged from within its halls, some even attaining the status of the Supreme Human Emperor, representing the loftiest of reputations.

Its alumni were renowned across the world, establishing monuments to their name and leaving a legacy that would echo through the ages. Who would not know of it, who would not be aware?

Even in the face of the Emperor and Royal Family, the Dragon Phoenix Academy could stand fearless, let alone a mere Combat Saint King; the Academy feared nothing.

However, another Elder in yellow robes shook his head. In contrast to the angry Red Robed Elder, he appeared more reasoned and wise as he said, "We should not hastily judge the Combat Saint King guilty based on just these words; perhaps things are not as we think."

"So what Elder Liu is suggesting is that my nephew is lying?" said the Red Robed Elder, his tone growing dark.

Guard Captain Wang Kai was indeed the Red Robed Elder’s nephew, and the two were well acquainted with each other.

Elder Liu, dressed in yellow, shook his head again, not responding directly, but instead emanating an invisible terrifying pressure that made one’s heart tremble in fear: "Wang Kai, are you truly not lying, is the Combat Saint King really trying to provoke our Dragon Phoenix Academy?"

At this moment, how could the Guard Captain dare to admit there was truth to it? If the Elders were to find out that he had rejected the Combat Saint King at the gate and scornfully forced him back with biting cold words, the consequences would be severe. That was a burden he did not wish to bear.

Rushing to respond, he shook his head and said, "Please, Elders, you must believe Wang’s words. It is indeed the Combat Saint King who has spoken recklessly, intending to provoke the Dragon Phoenix Academy. Wang would not dare to deceive the Elders, not a single word."

The guards standing behind him immediately voiced their support, "Please, Elders, trust our words, we would not dare to deceive you."

The phrase ’thick as thieves’ comes to mind; naturally, none of them dared to bear the consequences.

The Red Robed Elder also chipped in at the right time, saying, "Elder Liu, you are overthinking it. Although Wang Kai is my nephew, he understands the gravity of the matter and would not speak out of turn. Surely, it must be that the Combat Saint King is far too arrogant. Who isn’t aware of this Combat Saint King’s forcefulness and presumption, fearing nothing? If need be, we must properly punish this Combat Saint King, or else how can we uphold the prestige of our Dragon Phoenix Academy?"

The Elder in the yellow cloak said, "Elder Wang, aren’t you hastening to your judgment a bit too earnestly? Without solid evidence at hand, are you targeting the Combat Saint King like this?"

Elder Wang pointed to the invitation letter and replied with a cold laugh, "Here is the evidence!"

The Elder in the yellow robe shook his head and smiled with a deep and meaningful look, then turned to the old man who had removed the invitation letter and said respectfully, "May I ask what the Supreme Elder thinks?"

The gaunt Supreme Elder, the Old Immortal, held the gold-plated invitation letter in his withered fingers, with the Chaos Ancient Energy still coursing through it, accompanied by the strong surge of Golden Blood, and said softly, "I think the Combat Saint King must be aggrieved to act this way. Although he is proud, Fairy Xi and Yaya of our academy are his kin, aren’t they? Why would he provoke the Dragon Phoenix Academy for no reason?"

Upon hearing this, Guard Captain Wang Kai’s face dramatically changed, as he said in a rush, "Please, Supreme Elder, you must believe my words. It is all the fault of the Combat Saint King."

The Red Robed Elder Wang also said, "Supreme Elder, my nephew may be a little arrogant, but he would not dare to block the Combat Saint King at the gate."

Old Immortal cast a cold glance at Wang Kai, immediately making him feel as if he had plunged into an ice cellar, silent as a cicada in winter, and said, "Do I, an old man, really need to personally perform Time Retrospect?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Kai was so frightened that his heart quaked, but even at this moment, he stubbornly said, "Supreme Elder, please go ahead and perform it. I, Wang Kai, am without guilt."

The reason he dared to say so was that the main gate of the Dragon Phoenix Academy was extraordinary, imbued with the aura of True Dragons and Phoenixes, which could affect the stability of space and time.

Even if Time Retrospect was performed, it would be greatly limited here.

Supreme Elder chuckled coldly, "Do you think I can’t perform Time Retrospect here? You have a nice plan, but unfortunately, you underestimate me, old man."

With that, a Divine Order depicting True Dragons and Phoenixes spiraling in dance appeared in his hand—it was the Dragon Phoenix Order, which surprised everyone present.

The Dragon Phoenix Order is extremely rare, only owned by the master of the academy and some terrifyingly powerful ancients of the Heavenly King Realm. However, the fact that this Supreme Elder also possessed one was truly shocking.

The Dragon Phoenix Order began to shine, the dragon and phoenix cried out in harmony, emitting a brilliant golden light, and resonated with the main gate. Old Immortal then performed the Divine Arts of Time Retrospect, reversing the flow of time.

The main gate of the Dragon Phoenix Academy no longer interfered; the events that had taken place before were now clearly visible, no longer obstructed.

Upon seeing the circumstances that had unfolded before, everyone’s expression drastically changed, especially Wang Kai, who knelt down on trembling knees, daring not to speak out of turn: "Supreme Elder, Wang Kai admits his wrongdoings, please have mercy."

The guards behind him also fell to their knees in terror, equally speechless.

However, Old Immortal simply flicked his sleeve coldly and snorted, "Because of your arrogance, you drove away the Combat Saint King with boundless potential. How bold of you, to act so presumptuously. From today onward, as punishment, you will spend a hundred years in Sin Valley reflecting on your actions, with no violation permitted."

Upon hearing this, Wang Kai and the other guards all turned pale as death, for Sin Valley had always been used by the Dragon Phoenix Academy to punish those who had sinned. There, nature’s spiritual energy was so scarce it was almost non-existent, and they were often subject to various trials, relying solely on their own Dao Divine Power for sustenance.

Essentially, it was an Exile Land.

Once inside, although one would not die, life was worse than death, as upon leaving Sin Valley, one’s Divine Power would be nearly entirely depleted, leaving them as withered as a husk.

But the command of the Supreme Elder was not something they could defy, with bitter faces they complied with the order to reflect in Sin Valley for a hundred years.

Not long after, news of the Combat Saint King being turned away at the gate spread throughout the entire Dragon Phoenix Academy, causing a tremendous stir.

No one had imagined that the once rising Combat Saint King would face such difficulties, and that the higher echelons of the Dragon Phoenix Academy would personally appear to hold the guards to account.

It was just a pity that the Supreme Genius Combat Saint King had already left in indignation, forever severing ties with the Dragon Phoenix Academy and possibly even harboring a deep resentment towards it.

All of this filled the higher echelons of the Dragon Phoenix Academy with immense regret.