I Can Recognize Everything, But the Information is Wrong

"Senior Mei, you killed a disciple of Wendaos Sect and now you want to turn another disciple of ours into your sword slave, isn't that a bit too much?"

Suddenly, the voice of the Teaching Elder resonated amidst the fog that was gathering again at the Immortal Sinking Pond.

When Mei Immortal turned her head to look, she only saw the Teaching Elder emerging from the thick fog.

But not only the Teaching Elder of Wendaos Sect appeared, Elder Qiu of the Goddess Sect made her presence known as well.

At this moment, the Teaching Elder stood protecting Tian Lin, while Elder Qiu was shielding Mei Immortal at her side.

Without waiting for Mei Immortal to speak, Elder Qiu coldly snorted:

"I have already asked the disciples within our sect, the death of Senior Brother Tang was merely due to his lesser skills. If he had succeeded in the duel, he should have been the one holding the sword for my Senior Mei."

After saying this, she glanced at Tian Lin and continued:

"As for Tian Lin, he overestimated his own capabilities by challenging my Senior Mei to a duel. My Senior Mei making him a sword slave was only to spare his life. If Wendaos Sect feels humiliated, you can simply let him refuse my Senior Mei's offer—

But in a duel of life and death, it's either you or me. Ask Tian Lin whether he wants to die or become the sword slave of my Senior Mei?"

The Teaching Elder coldly said, "It wasn't Senior Mei who provoked first, why would my Senior Brother Tang challenge Senior Mei to a duel? Elder Qiu, your Goddess Sect is going too far."

Mei Immortal is not afraid of the Teaching Elder; she is a destined Golden Core Realm Inner Sect Disciple. In terms of status, she is actually above both the Teaching Elder and Elder Qiu.

"You accuse me of provocation first, but I refuse to accept such charges. You might as well ask Lu Hanbai, who issued the challenge first."

Amidst the fog, Lu Hanbai stepped forward, chuckling as he pulled a letter from his sleeve, saying, "Elders, here I have Senior Brother Tang's letter as proof. It was indeed Senior Brother Tang who issued the challenge."

Upon hearing this, the Teaching Elder's expression changed.

Elder Qiu took the letter, glanced over it, and burst out laughing: "What do you say, brother? Would you like to see your Senior Brother Tang's challenge letter?"

She laughed in rage, and the letter in her hand transformed into an iron sheet, which she instantly flung at the Teaching Elder.

As the Teaching Elder caught the iron-like piece of paper, Elder Qiu declared:

"Does Wendaos Sect only produce licentious types? First, Zhai Xingzi seduced a disciple in our sect and stole her Divine Lady Tree. Now this Tian Lin wants a disciple of our Goddess Sect to serve as his foot warmer.

Does Wendaos Sect really think women are so easily bullied?"

The Teaching Elder crushed the letter in his hand, his face extremely ugly.

But since Senior Brother Tang was already dead, he couldn't possibly lash out at his corpse.

Regarding the matter of retrieving Senior Brother Tang's soul, he was also at a loss for words now.

All he could say was, "Alright, as for the rights and wrongs of Senior Brother Tang, I will report back to our sect. Whatever punishment our sect decides, it won't be lessened even though he has passed away."

Having said that, he was ready to leave with Tian Lin.

But how could Mei Immortal's stubborn nature allow Tian Lin to leave so easily?

She stepped forward, blocking the Teaching Elder's path with her right hand, "Tian Lin and I have agreed upon a life and death duel, which has not yet concluded. Where does the elder plan to take him?"

The Teaching Elder, with a darkened expression, looked at Mei Immortal and said, "Are you blocking me?"

Tian Lin was also astonished by Mei Immortal's audacity. Was she really not afraid of Wendaos Sect's people ambushing her later?

At this time, Elder Qiu stepped forward, looking at the Teaching Elder and said:

"You Wendaos Sect say fight when you want to fight and stop when you want to stop, where in the world is it so easy? Today's events, with Lu Hanbai as a witness, even if you argue till the end, it is still your Wendaos Sect that is at fault."

The Teaching Elder's brows furrowed slightly and said: "My disciple Tian Lin only has Early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, while your disciple Mei is a Late-stage Foundation Establishment expert. How can this duel be considered fair?"

Elder Qiu was momentarily speechless, but Mei Immortal said:

"Teaching Elder, you are wrong. The one at a disadvantage should be me — it should be noted, this time the duel was initiated by several disciples of your Wendaos Sect teaming up against me alone. Even if Tian Lin is just at the Early-stage Foundation Establishment, aren't the others all Late-stage?"

Elder Qiu also smiled and said: "It turns out your Wendaos Sect is more shameless than I thought, actually resorting to outnumbering the fewer? But outnumbering aside, you think of running away when you see you can't win when push comes to shove?"

The Teaching Elder's eyes suddenly filled with a murderous intent, but it was unclear whether he was directing it at himself or Senior Brother Changxue and the others.

He hadn't yet settled the death of Senior Brother Tang, if things go wrong with Tian Lin and the others, he would definitely be held accountable when he returns to the sect.

He really wanted to ignore this mess, but he couldn't avoid dealing with it.

"Elder Qiu, Tian Lin is Elder Yu's disciple. Having Elder Yu's disciple become Mei's Sword Slave, are you helping her or harming her?"

Upon hearing the three words 'Elder Yu', Elder Qiu's expression changed.

Her previously arrogant attitude was solely because Goddess Sect was also part of Immortal gate, hardly weaker than the Teaching Elder.

But who is Elder Yu? Isn't he a monster who has lived who knows how many years?

Elder Qiu looked towards Mei Immortal, pondering how to make Mei Immortal settle for a compromise.

But Mei Immortal just smiled, and said:

"What does being Elder Yu's disciple matter? Would he really trouble me, a junior in the Foundation Establishment Realm, for a disciple who can't make achievements? Besides being Elder Yu's disciple, he should not be afraid of not being able to beat me?"

The Teaching Elder was truly angry now, and just as he was prepared to make a move, Tian Lin said:

"Fine, although I only have Early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, I do not wish to tarnish my master's reputation. Since Senior Mei wants to compare, let's have a match. If I lose, I'll become your Sword Slave; if you lose, will you become my sword holder?"

Mei Immortal nodded, and Tian Lin said: "This time, we still need Senior Brother Lu to act as the witness, and please ask the two elders to wait ashore for the result."

Lu Hanbai did not expect to still be involved at this point, but since Tian Lin made the request, he gladly agreed: "Alright, Lu is very willing to be this referee."

The Teaching Elder looked at Tian Lin and said: "If it's just for your master's face, there's really no need."

He didn't want Tian Lin to get into trouble, even if Tian Lin himself is to blame.

"If this matter is not resolved, I fear the next few days will be fraught with complications," Tian Lin said smilingly to the Teaching Elder. "Besides, my duel with Mei Immortal may not necessarily involve life or death, Teaching Elder, please rest assured."

At this time, Elder Qiu also pulled Mei Immortal aside to talk privately: "Since he is Elder Yu's disciple, he might carry some Magical Treasure. Your duel with him may not be guaranteed victory."

What Elder Qiu didn't say aloud was that of course she didn't want Mei Immortal to lose, but she also didn't want Mei Immortal to win.

If Mei Immortal wins, and Tian Lin truly becomes Mei Immortal's Sword Slave, then who else but Mei Immortal herself will have to bear Elder Yu's wrath?

In summary, winning was of no benefit to her, and losing would get her punished. This deal was a loss no matter how you looked at it.