After returning to the Blaze Dragon Dao, Su Tongxiao instructed Fang Yu to take the disciples back to the Rising Sun Palace, while he went to deliver a report to the sect's higher-ups. As the supervising elder with the higher cultivation base, he had to give the sect an explanation in the wake of the incident that had taken place during the trial.0

In particular, four of the disciples had had their physical bodies destroyed, and having accepted bribes from so many elders, he was unable to escape culpability.4

Han Li didn't want to get involved in this matter, so he bade farewell to Su Tongxiao, then went straight to the Cloud Piercing Peak before making his way into the side hall of the High Profound Palace.0

The side hall was as deserted as ever, and the door was slightly ajar, while Elder Hu Yan was seated in his chair behind the table with a bored expression.0

"Wine is truly a great thing, but it seems I must exercise more moderation. It's only been a few days, yet I'm close to running out again," Elder Hu Yan grumbled to himself as he took a sip out of the red gourd in his hand.0

Han Li just so happened to have heard Elder Hu Yan's grumbling as he arrived at...0