The disciples of Xiayang Peak and Qiuyang Peak on the scene were suppressed by Zilin's Golden Core stage aura, unable to lift their heads. Gradually, some prostrated themselves, kneeling on the ground.
"Come on! Weren't you very powerful before?"
Zilin took a step forward, her profound cultivation at the Golden Core stage fully erupting.
"So what if I violate sect rules? At worst, I'll be confined to face the wall for penance!"
The disciples of Xiayang and Qiuyang Peaks looked extremely displeased. They never expected Zilin to disregard sect rules to protect Zhang Ergou.
In such a situation, even if they all joined forces, they would be no match for Zilin.
The gap in cultivation could not be compensated by numbers. Moreover, Zilin had only slightly released her Golden Core stage aura, and everyone led by Jiang Hao and Lu Yan was already struggling.
Let alone confronting her head-on.
Wouldn't that be asking for a beating?
Zilin had always been unruly and naturally paid no heed to so-called sect rules.
The disciples of Xiayang and Qiuyang Peaks, however, were in for a rough time. They had angered this little devil, and they would surely suffer. Fortunately, Zilin was relatively restrained today, not launching a crushing attack right from the start.
This was the only good news for them.
"Zhang Ergou, you dare to summon a cultivator at the Golden Core stage to help you, what immense audacity!"
Amidst the crowd, seeing Zilin's unyielding demeanor, the disciples shifted their attack towards Zhang Ergou.
"Exactly! A duel in the training ground is meant for individuals of equal strength to fight each other. Zhang Ergou, what's the point of you calling in a Golden Core stage cultivator?"
Subsequently, someone chimed in to agree.
They couldn't do anything to Zilin, but bullying Zhang Ergou was easy.
"Haha! This is utterly laughable. You bunch of scum, you can shamelessly gang up on me, a mere Foundation Establishment early-stage cultivator. What, you get scared when you see someone stronger than yourselves?"
Zhang Ergou sneered contemptuously, further despising these hypocritical true disciples.
"Zhang Ergou, don't try to twist words. Violating sect rules is violating sect rules. We will go to the Discipline Hall to accept our punishment, and so will you. Don't think you can escape."
Jiang Hao, enduring the pressure from Zilin's cultivation, gritted his teeth and said.
Clearly, they were determined not to let Zhang Ergou leave so easily today, no matter what.
"Zhang Ergou!" a booming shout echoed from outside the crowd. Then, the crowd slowly parted. A figure emerged, and upon closer inspection, it was Song Zhinan, the chief disciple of the Discipline Hall, who had been defeated by Zhang Ergou not long ago. Su Dan Novel Network.
"Zhang Ergou, you dare to disregard sect rules and repeatedly challenge the authority of the Discipline Hall. Today, you even invited a Golden Core stage cultivator to help you bully your fellow disciples. Do you know your offense!"
As soon as Song Zhinan appeared, a heavy accusation was leveled against Zhang Ergou.
Seeing Song Zhinan's arrival, Zhang Ergou finally understood. This group of people was definitely pre-planned and organized, a trap they had set.
"Heh, Senior Brother Song, is it? You only see someone helping me, Zhang Ergou. Don't you see the disciples from Xiayang Peak and Qiuyang Peak ganging up on me? Are you blind?"
Zhang Ergou sneered at Song Zhinan, this former opponent.
The guy who had whipped him over a hundred times – Zhang Ergou had no good feelings for him whatsoever.
Relying on his status as the chief disciple of the Discipline Hall and colluding with the disciples of Xiayang and Qiuyang Peaks, it was simply a violation of the impartiality expected of a Discipline Hall disciple.
"That is not a reason for you to invite a Golden Core stage cultivator to assist you," Song Zhinan shouted, clearly determined to side with the disciples of Xiayang and Qiuyang Peaks.
"Heh, how absurd! Is this how your Discipline Hall enforces the law? Do you expect me to stand still and let this mob beat me to death to comply with your Discipline Hall's rules?"
Zhang Ergou questioned angrily. Song Zhinan's performance had left him utterly disappointed in the Discipline Hall.
"Zhang Ergou, stop your glib talk. If you violate sect rules, you should be punished by the Discipline Hall. Come with me quickly."
Song Zhinan showed no intention of backing down. He was determined to take Zhang Ergou away today, no matter what.
As he spoke, a cold glint flashed, and a rope shot out towards Zhang Ergou.
"Are you treating me as if I don't exist?" Zilin asked coquettishly.
With a wave of her hand, the rope in Song Zhinan's hand was caught by Zilin. Then, Zilin swiftly attacked.
With Zilin's speed, Song Zhinan had no chance to react. By the time he realized what was happening, he was already tightly bound by the rope.
Song Zhinan struggled forcefully, but he was no match for Zilin.
Furthermore, he knew that the rope he had taken out possessed the effect of suppressing spiritual energy, so he eventually stopped struggling.
"Come here!" Zilin yanked her hand, and Song Zhinan was pulled in front of her.
The disciples of the Discipline Hall were stunned to see their senior brother being tied up.
The disciples of Xiayang and Qiuyang Peaks were even more terrified, having never expected their summoned savior to be so incompetent.
Song Zhinan, full of indignation, was brought before Zilin.
Zilin noticed the disciples of the two peaks exchanging glances with the bound Song Zhinan and naturally understood that this group had colluded to frame Zhang Ergou.
Thinking of this, Zilin became furious.
Zhang Ergou was supposed to refine medicinal pills for her to eat. Without the pills, she would have to consume those unpleasant medicinal herbs again.
She had also promised Zhang Ergou that she would protect his safety. Today, she encountered these people trying to frame Zhang Ergou.
Zilin suppressed her anger.
But she simply couldn't hold back.
Suddenly, a powerful aura rose from Zhang Ergou and their vicinity. Zhang Ergou looked at Zilin's transformation with astonishment.
Zilin's hair not only grew rapidly but also turned into her unique deep purple, and her eyes emitted a purple glow.
"Xiong Bao, take Zhang Ergou away from here. I'll deal with these guys today." Zilin glanced at Xiong Bao and Zhang Ergou, her expression turning grim.
Clearly, in this state, she might not distinguish friend from foe. While she was still conscious, she urged Zhang Ergou and Xiong Bao to leave quickly.
Seeing that Zilin was about to erupt and use a secret technique, the disciples of the two peaks panicked.
It was only then they remembered that their actions had been a bit excessive. If this little devil unleashed her fury, even if they didn't die, they would lose half their lives.
The disciples of the two peaks, led by Jiang Hao and Lu Yan, were utterly flustered.
They didn't want to be beaten for no reason, and then have nowhere to reason with.
A place to reason with!
Suddenly, Jiang Hao's eyes lit up.
Wasn't Song Zhinan the chief disciple of the Discipline Hall? Even if Zilin didn't give face to others, would she dare not give face to the chief elder of the Discipline Hall?
With this thought, Jiang Hao immediately signaled to the disciples of the Discipline Hall behind him while transmitting a message.
A disciple instantly understood Jiang Hao's intention and, under Zilin's unsuspecting watch, secretly left the scene.
Just as Zilin raised Song Zhinan, preparing to slam him down, a voice rang out.
"Zilin, please show mercy..."