After hearing the middle-aged man's words, Wang Wenze and the others hesitated, exchanging glances with each other. Then they all looked at Pei Jin and saw her resolute demeanor. Everyone gritted their teeth and decided to persist. Liang Qian turned his head, stammering awkwardly, "But, but you can't just kill someone without asking questions, at least wait for the person to wake up and figure it out first!"

"It's too late once they're awake! Move aside! Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless; if you don't move now, I'll shoot you all together!" The woman in the red robe raised her hand to her bow and shouted loudly.

"This is my subordinate; it's not up to you to decide their life or death!"

The red-robed woman raised her eyebrows at the man with a mouth full of black teeth blocking her way, laughing angrily, "Ridiculous, absolutely ridiculous! Stop boasting shamelessly here; don't forget you investigation hall asked for our help!"

"Lady Nanhua, isn't that statement wrong? Our investigation hall has requested help from the Immortal Palace many times. Wasn't every time your response indifferent? Now, with the major planes infiltrated by dark forces in such a chaotic state, isn't this related to your stubbornness and withholding resources? Now with the disappearance of the Hell Plane, you understand the seriousness of the situation or...?"

"Enough!" Encountering the emotionally agitated speech from Gu Shenghui and the increasingly grim faces of several external supporters, Cen Xiaoran, squatting on the ground carefully checking Pei Yan's condition, finally spoke up, stopping them: "Why are you getting so worked up? We never said there's an absolute need to kill Pei Yan!"

"Cen Xiaoyou, what do you mean by that? Now is not the time for compassion!" Attempted to persuade the elderly Elder Shui Ling, who had a close relationship with Cen Xiaoran.

"Master Wen Zhong, it's not about compassion; it's because it's no longer necessary to continue. The source body has sealed itself!" Cen Xiaoran spoke while helplessly shaking his head at Pei Yan.

"What?" Upon hearing this, the others were stunned, lowering their weapons and stepping forward to check. Although Cen Xiaoran said no more attacking Pei Yan, Wang Wenze and others still stood on high alert, observing the group's actions, preventing any sudden assault.

"It really has sealed itself!" Master Wen Zhong, after probing, hesitated, then looked at the others and asked, "Could this be a delaying tactic?"

"Even if it's a delaying tactic, she poses no threat to us in the short term. You and I should understand the source body is indestructible. Our purpose was to contain her, pushing her to this level is already quite rare, moving further might...." Another elder in the crowd stroked his beard and interjected.

Master Wen Zhong, recalling the terrifying powers hinted by the last outburst of the source body, deeply agreed: "Yes, Cen Xiaoyou, ultimately this is your world's matter, we're outsiders; it's up to you to decide now!"

Cen Xiaoran nodded and looked at Elder Lin, who was checking Pei Yan's body, and asked: "How is his physical condition?"

Elder Lin sighed and shook his head worriedly: "His breath is faint, life hanging by a thread, although his internal source is working to repair itself, his injuries are incredibly severe; whether he survives is up to fate!"

Upon hearing this, her surroundings fell into silence, faint sounds of sobbing from Liang Qian and Zhao Yuanhu coming through. Cen Xiaoran pondered for a moment then commanded: "Pei Yan is currently unable to use the Teleportation Array, Xiaozhao!"

He looked at Major General Zhao among the people and saw him stepping forward before continuing: "The unit's helicopter?"

"Minister Cen, rest assured, we made comprehensive preparations for this unforeseen situation; as needed, it can fly here within ten minutes."

Satisfied with the answer, Cen Xiaoran nodded looking at Elder Lin and said: "Lin Rui, you'll accompany on the helicopter first to transport him to the nearest top military hospital, then I will dispatch the best healing ability user from the hall to meet with you there."

"Yes!"

"I'm going too!" After Elder Lin's response, Pei Jin squeezed through the crowd and whispered.

Cen Xiaoran assessed her from top to bottom and nodded as acknowledgment. After being granted permission, Pei Jin initially glanced at her unconscious brother, lying on the ground, then turned to Ye Jiumu and the others, stepping forward and holding their hands, gratefully saying: "Thank you. Thank you for speaking up during Pei Yan's crisis, gaining friends like you in the investigation hall is his greatest reward."

Feeling embarrassed, Ye Jiumu scratched his head and responded: "Sis, you've exaggerated; Pei Yan has fought life and death battles for us many times, this is simply our duty."

"Indeed!"

"Absolutely! Big sis, take care of Pei Yan first; we'll visit him as soon as we finish the mission."

Pei Jin's nose twitched, unable to speak but nodding frequently to express her thanks. She then bent down to assist Elder Lin in attending to Pei Yan.

While Pei Jin was interacting with Ye Jiumu and others, Cen Xiaoran pulled Major General Zhao aside and whispered: "Assemble all investigation hall elites and the hospital, once Pei Yan is admitted, implement full lockdown. As soon as his condition improves, arrange a special aircraft to transport him back to the new investigation hall headquarters."

"Yes!" Major General Zhao replied and then asked puzzled: "Is it necessary to be so cautious?"

"Oh, better safe than sorry; although the source body sealed itself, I sense something amiss, leaving her in society is too dangerous still better to bring her back; before those of equal rank and status to her, only then can I feel reassured." Cen Xiaoran eyed Pei Yan, internally uneasy.

"Understood, I'll make arrangements right away!"

After instructing Major General Zhao, Cen Xiaoran then looked towards Gu Shenghui, who hurriedly ran over.

"Earlier such a great display of power; our investigation hall surely sees Yangtze River waves pushing the waves forward, one generation surpassing the previous!"

Gu Shenghui completely ignored the teasing and ridicule from the old hall minister, chuckling: "As it should be, one generation stronger than the next, only then not letting down the ancestors' entrustment. Minister, I had to step in earlier, or else...".

Cen Xiaoran waved to interrupt Gu Shenghui, nodding: "I don't blame you; even if you hadn't intervened, I wouldn't let them kill one of our own. Now Xiaozhao is handling Pei Yan's situation, take charge here."

He looked at the distant collapsed hillside and the lake formed by landslide, his mind pained, then meaningfully eyed Gu Shenghui and asked: "How's the confidentiality work here; today's battle won't leak out right?"

"Minister, rest assured, before the mission began, we implemented lockdown within the hundred-mile radius, externally loose but internally tight; this is mountainous area, no one will come here, just...." Gu Shenghui surveyed the surroundings and continued: "Just the tremors from the battle were intense; outwardly we can claim it as an earthquake. Once the Three Pristine Department people tidy the area and remove battle traces, then local military colleagues can come in to assist with disaster relief."

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