Wang Ruoxie learned from the newcomer manual that at present, there are five Supreme Elders remaining in the Celestial Sword Sect.

Among them, there is only one with the surname Shao, named Shao Yongyuan.

Shao Yongyuan, one of the five Supreme Elders, is at the Peak of the Ninth Layer of the Element Transformation Realm. Although he has never been able to break through to the Innate Realm, he is only half a step away.

Due to various factors such as aptitude, bloodline, cultivation and martial techniques, the strength of people at the same level can vary greatly.

Especially for an old relic like Shao Yongyuan, who has lived for over a hundred years, the primordial power in his body and the methods he controls are far superior to ordinary people at the same level. After all, they have a century of accumulation, which is incomparable for ordinary people.

Indeed, their true strength, while not comparable to the Innate Realm, far surpasses that of the ordinary Ninth Layer of the Element Transformation Realm, reaching a level between the Ninth Layer of the Element Transformation Realm and the Innate Realm.

Such a being is referred to as a Half-Step Innate.

It is evident that the Shao Yongyuan before him is an existence at the Half-Step Innate level.

If it were the past life of Wang Ruoxie, not to mention just a Half-Step Innate, even a true Innate Realm, he would not have the qualification to see him. However, now he lacks the strength to contend with a Half-Step Innate.

"When did our Celestial Sword Sect produce someone as malicious as you, to be so ruthless on a fellow disciple? Kneel down to me at once."

Shao Yongyuan glared coldly at Wang Ruoxie, speaking in a deep voice.

With his words, a terrifying might swept out from his body, pressing towards Wang Ruoxie.

Instantly, Wang Ruoxie felt a terrifying force pressing on him, as if forcing him to kneel.

"Boom!"

As soon as Wang Ruoxie willed it, the Qi and blood within his body burst forth, unleashing a surging power, resisting the terrifying force pressing on him.

"Crack, crack..."

At the next moment, sounds of bones clashing echoed from within Wang Ruoxie's body.

Particularly his legs, which trembled violently, and even at last, traces of fresh blood seeped out.

Yet, despite this, his body remained standing straight. Even the might of a Half-Step Innate could not force him to kneel.

He, Wang Ruoxie, besides his parents, kneels not to heaven nor earth.

This is his pride, unyielding and resolute, his backbone unbendable by anyone.

Seeing this scene, a flicker of awe flashed through everyone's eyes, with many silently admiring Wang Ruoxie.

Aside from other merits, just this unyielding will they could not hope to match.

If it were a normal person, facing a Supreme Elder of Half-Step Innate level, they would not need his oppressive might; they would voluntarily kneel and confess.

Even Shao Yongyuan himself couldn't help but cast a look of surprise at Wang Ruoxie.

"Elder Shao, Wang Ruoxie not only attempted to kill Senior Brother Liu Zhe but also tried to extort twenty thousand sect points from him."

At this moment, Leng Ao suddenly spoke up: "He even said..."

"Said what?"

Shao Yongyuan turned his gaze towards Leng Ao, speaking in a deep voice.

"He also said you were incompetent, that although your disciple is a Core Disciple of the Sixth Layer of the Element Transformation Realm, he couldn't even defeat an Inner Sect Disciple of only the Third Layer of the Element Transformation Realm like him."

Leng Ao spoke with trembling lips.

"Humph!"

Upon hearing Leng Ao's words, Shao Yongyuan let out a cold snort.

In an instant, everyone felt as though the whole space suddenly froze, the terrifying pressure leaving them suffocated.

Wang Ruoxie clenched his teeth, striving to resist the increasingly terrifying oppressive force. Upon hearing Leng Ao's words, he cast a cold gaze on the latter. This guy not only played the victim first but also framed him in such a despicable manner.

Although he could easily defeat Liu Zhe, he never thought that Liu Zhe's master, Shao Yongyuan, was incompetent.

In his view, a master's role is simply to lead and guide. As for what achievements a disciple can reach, it all relies on one's personal efforts.

A competent master doesn't guarantee a competent disciple, just as an incompetent master might still nurture excellent disciples.

However, Wang Ruoxie did not bother to explain anything, for he knew that even if he did, Shao Yongyuan wouldn't listen, as he had already arrived with bias, reprimanding him without distinguishing right from wrong, and even using oppressive might to force him to kneel. Evidently, the opposite party was protective.

Secondly, it was true that he injured Liu Zhe with serious intent and attempted extortion of twenty thousand points which were also factual, so he couldn't argue.

The most crucial is that he disdains to argue. He is curious to see how this Supreme Elder of the Celestial Sword Sect would handle him.

At this moment, everyone looked at Wang Ruoxie with sympathy.

Although they knew that Wang Ruoxie hadn't said those words, none dared to stand up and speak for him.

"Now let's see how you meet your demise."

Leng Ao's eyes flashed with a chilling smile. Though the Supreme Elders have no real power in the sect, they hold an unmatched status, revered even by the Sect Leader, who must treat them with junior respect, not daring to defy them lightly.

Now, with just one word from Shao Yongyuan, Wang Ruoxie's life and death could be determined, and no one could save him.

"Useless. To be severely injured by just an Inner Sect Disciple of the Third Layer of the Element Transformation Realm, I need to reconsider my full effort in nurturing you."

Shao Yongyuan rebuked Liu Zhe, causing a tremor in Liu Zhe's spirit.

Of course, he knew that if his master truly abandoned him, even breaking through to the Seventh Layer of the Element Transformation Realm might not assure his promotion to True Disciple, much less qualifying for the position of Sect Leader.

Thinking of this, Liu Zhe cast a vengeful look at Wang Ruoxie. It was all because of this guy. No matter what, he must ensure his demise.

Then he threw a cold glance at Leng Ao. If not for this guy exaggerating about Wang Ruoxie's and the Seventh Princess's intimacy in the Underground Blood Cave, he wouldn't have impulsively gone to Wang Ruoxie's place to provoke, thus avoiding this humiliation.

Moreover, had it not been for Leng Ao's words just now, his master would not have transferred his anger onto him or even thought about abandoning him.

At this moment, Liu Zhe hated both Wang Ruoxie and Leng Ao.

"Although my disciple is disappointing, you not only severely injured him, but intended extortion. Someone like you, with disgraceful character and a vicious heart, will only bring shame to our Celestial Sword Sect if allowed to remain."

Turning his gaze, Shao Yongyuan coldly said to Wang Ruoxie, "Now, as a Supreme Elder, I expel you from the sect."

As Shao Yongyuan spoke, everyone's eyes shook; Elder Shao had directly expelled Wang Ruoxie from the sect.

It must be understood that once expelled, he would lose the sect's protection, allowing enemies to act against him without restraint.

Most importantly, there would be no other sect willing to accept him in the future.

Without the foundation of a sect's resources, and without the guidance of powerful elders, the path of cultivation would become immensely more difficult.

However, Leng Ao and Liu Zhe were rather disappointed with such a punishment, for what they desired most was Wang Ruoxie's life.

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