Approximately after about half an hour.

A figure hurried to the Outer Gate Branch Hall, it was precisely Zhang Cong.

"Li Yun, are you alright?"

"I'm fine, I just troubled you to run another trip so late."

"What trouble is this?"

"I've already learned a bit about the situation. Those scoundrels from Bing 77 Courtyard are truly audacious. Later, I will personally question those little brats to find out what they intended!"

Zhang Cong was clearly seething with anger.

In his view, Li Yun was already someone from their Zhang family line, and one who was extremely important for the Zhang family's future. Regardless of why the people from Bing 77 Courtyard ambushed Li Yun, it was unforgivable.

Hai Fen was not surprised by Zhang Cong's anger.

Before Zhang Cong arrived, he had actually confirmed that Li Yun's identity was real. Given this, a newcomer, a newcomer who could be called a peerless prodigy, was already going to be pushed by Zhang Cong to compete for Ren Division Chief Disciple. How could he not be valued by Zhang Cong?

It was impossible to value him too much.

Hai Fen even felt that if it were him, he would probably protect Li Yun at all costs.

As for whether this would make people question the fairness of an Elder's actions, that was completely unimportant.

"Zhang Cong, long time no see..."

"Having you come so late, I originally wanted to ask you to help verify Li Yun's identity, but seeing your reaction, I already know the answer."

Zhang Cong turned and cupped his hands towards Hai Fen.

"Brother Hai, long time no see."

"Li Yun's identity is completely fine. He is indeed a Courtyard 95 of the Ren Branch Outer Sect Disciple, and the martial arts he possesses, such as Thunderclap Fist and Flying Star Step, were all taught by me, Huang Huazong, and Old Li some time ago."

Hai Fen's expression was startled: "What did you say? Li Yun's martial arts were all learned within just over a month of entering the sect?"

"Yes!"

"Brother Hai, I presume you understand what this means?"

"To be honest, I, Huang Huazong, Old Li, and others have already decided to push Li Yun to be the Ren Division Chief Disciple. He has the qualifications!"

"Moreover, I believe that in the next ten years, Li Yun will definitely be a rising star of our Heavenly Martial Sect. Looking across the younger generation of the Eastern Cloud Continent, absolutely no one can shake him!"

"This..."

Hai Fen was not stupid, how could he not know that Zhang Cong was putting pressure on him?

Hai Fen felt a trace of annoyance, but he had to admit that the pressure Zhang Cong was giving him was difficult to push back.

Just then, Lin Tieshu also hurried in.

"Reporting to Elder Hai, those fellows are all awake..."

"Awake? Since they're awake, lift them all over here. This Elder wants to hear how they explain tonight's matter."

"Zhang Cong, since you're here, why not stay for a moment?"

"Alright!"

Of course, Zhang Cong couldn't leave.

What a joke!

If he left now and something unexpected happened, like Hai Fen locking Li Yun in the Disciplinary Hall's dungeon, then the trouble would be huge.

At that time, those who opposed Li Yun becoming the Ren Division Chief Disciple would have plenty of reasons to make trouble.

Soon.

Wu Yuekong and the others were carried in.

Seeing Hai Fen, and then seeing Zhang Cong also present, Wu Yuekong and the others panicked greatly. Their faces were already pale from blood loss, but now they looked even paler, completely drained of color.

Hai Fen didn't intend to go easy on them. Regardless of the reason, these few people had ambushed Li Yun.

Thus, he said coldly: "What explanation do you have for tonight's matter? Why did you attack Li Yun? Explain yourselves clearly. If you dare to conceal even a bit, this Elder will let you know what strict laws the Disciplinary Hall has, making it so you can enter but not leave!"

Hai Fen's indifferent voice carried heavy pressure.

Wu Yuekong and the others trembled with fear.

Wu Yuekong secretly glanced at the reactions of Zhao Lefu and the others, knowing in his heart that things were going to be bad. These guys were not strong-willed individuals and couldn't withstand being scared.

If he let them speak first, he would definitely be finished.

So, steeling his heart, he spoke first.

"Reporting to the Elder, this is largely Li Yun's fault. He ambushed and killed He Tingfeng and Xu Youwu from our Bing 77 Courtyard. As the Chief of Bing 77 Courtyard, this disciple was truly indignant and planned to reason with Li Yun and demand an explanation from him."

"But he was too arrogant. Not only did he not explain, but he attacked as soon as we met, severely injuring all of us disciples. Please, Elder, uphold justice for us!"

"He Tingfeng and Xu Youwu also died too unjustly..."

This was shifting the blame!

Regardless of whether there was evidence, he first insisted that Li Yun had killed He and Xu, at least ensuring that his actions tonight were justified.

One could only say that Wu Yuekong was still somewhat clever.

Unfortunately, he forgot that Zhang Cong was here.

Before Hai Fen could speak, Zhang Cong said coldly: "He Tingfeng, Xu Youwu? You're talking about those two disciples from Bing 77 Courtyard who suddenly disappeared some time ago, right?"

"Yes... yes."

"So, you've found the bodies of He and Xu?"

"Ah..."

Wu Yuekong immediately froze. Bodies? What bodies? If they could find their bodies, why would they be so passive?

"Speak!"

"Have you found their bodies? Where are the bodies now?"

"No... no, Elder Zhang, this disciple... this disciple has not found their bodies!"

Facing Zhang Cong's questioning, Wu Yuekong was completely unable to evade.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Cong was immediately furious: "How preposterous! You haven't found their bodies, so what makes you so sure they are dead, and that Li Yun killed them?"

"I think you are just making trouble under false pretenses!"

"Brother Hai Fen, in my opinion, this matter is already clear. These scoundrels from Bing 77 Courtyard are just making trouble under false pretenses..."

"Ah, Elder Zhang, it's not like that. Gu Yunzheng said he told He Tingfeng and Xu Youwu to kill..."

Seeing that Zhang Cong was about to directly ask Hai Fen to condemn them, the disciples from Bing 77 Courtyard immediately panicked. Zhao Lefu couldn't help but blurt out Gu Yunzheng's name.

Wu Yuekong's face changed drastically, and he roared urgently: "Shut up... what nonsense are you talking about?"

But Zhao Lefu had already said it.

What use was Wu Yuekong's attempt to stop him?

Hai Fen immediately reprimanded him coldly: "Wu Yuekong, what are you trying to conceal? You still dare to act smart in the Disciplinary Hall? What do you think the Disciplinary Hall is?"

"Speak, what exactly happened?"

"And who is Gu Yunzheng?"

"I..."

Wu Yuekong didn't know what to say.

Li Yun, however, stepped forward, "Reporting to the Elder, Gu Yunzheng is also an Outer Sect Disciple of Courtyard 95 of the Ren Branch, just like this disciple. But this disciple doesn't understand what this matter has to do with Gu Yunzheng?"

Anyway, he was just pretending to be innocent.

This scene made Wu Yuekong's eyes nearly split with rage.

He couldn't help but curse loudly: "Li Yun, you little brat, you still dare to pretend now? Gu Yunzheng is He Tingfeng's cousin. It was precisely because Gu Yunzheng was jealous of you that he secretly spent one thousand taels of silver to ask He Tingfeng and Xu Youwu to teach you a lesson, but they disappeared after they made their move!"

"Do you dare to say that their disappearance has nothing to do with you?"

"Do you dare to say you didn't kill them?"

"With your strength, He Tingfeng and Xu Youwu combined are not enough for you to kill with a single punch. They found you without knowing your strength, so they definitely couldn't escape death. Don't even think about arguing!"