Chapter 627: Chapter 620 Punishment

Screams of agony punctuated the air, heart-wrenching and piercing. Yang Dingtian’s forehead glistened with sweat beads the size of soybeans that trickled down incessantly, dampening the ground beneath his feet.

Expressionless, Chen Hai was indifferent to it all.

He was himself, and the Bloodthirsty Sect was the Bloodthirsty Sect.

On the day he moved out from the Bloodthirsty Sect and no longer served as a Guest Elder, his primary reason was the desire to avoid being tied down to the Sect.

After all, the strength he possessed now was his own doing, without owing anything to the Sect.

The Heavenly Desolate Demon Sect invaded? Ye Fangxian knocking at the door?

Several of the Bloodthirsty Sect’s crises had been resolved by Chen Hai.

Even though Ouyang Ming, Gui Wuya, and others had reciprocated by promoting Ye Qingqing to the position of Sect Master, he never felt he owed the Bloodthirsty Sect anything.

Yang Dingtian before him was not from West Barbarian Mountain Territory but rather from the Main Lineage of the overseas Bloodthirsty Sect.

What relation did such a person have with him, Chen Hai?

Since he dared to clamor for Chen Hai to emerge and face his death and even coveted Chen Hai’s cave mansion, he naturally had to bear the wrath of Chen Hai.

After breaking one of Yang Dingtian’s legs, Chen Hai swept his foot across the only remaining leg.

It seemed he wanted to double Yang Dingtian’s “blessings.”

“Chen Hai…” Not far away, two figures came flying in from the entrance of the Bloodthirsty Sect.

Although they were still at a distance, the slender figure among them waved her hand, calling out to Chen Hai.

The arrivals were naturally Ouyang Ming and Ye Qingqing. Seeing Yang Dingtian in imminent danger, Ouyang Ming promptly rushed back to the Sect with Ye Qingqing, and they finally arrived at the Black Water Immortal Mountain.

“Qingqing…”

“Indeed, you have successfully made a breakthrough and stepped into the Nine Realms Heavenly Tribulation.”

Turning his head, Chen Hai gazed at Ye Qingqing for a moment, smiled, revealing his teeth, and greeted her.

“It was just a stroke of luck in my breakthrough.”

Ye Qingqing, who had just landed near Chen Hai, glanced over at Yang Dingtian who still lay on the ground screaming.

After a brief pause, she smiled again and said, “Could I ask you for a favor? For my sake, could you possibly spare Yang Dingtian?”

Hearing her request, Chen Hai couldn’t help but frown.

But in an instant, his expression returned to normal, and looking at Ye Qingqing, he smiled and said, “This man wanted to target my cave mansion and kept demanding that I come out to face death.”

“If it were anyone else asking me to spare him, I would’ve definitely refused without a second thought.”

“However, since it’s Qingqing who is asking, I must naturally give face.”

“Of course, although I can spare his life, he must pay a price for his wrongdoings.”

“Let him kneel at the foot of the mountain stele, reflecting on his actions for a month.”

“What do you think of this punishment, Qingqing?”

As the Sect Master of the Bloodthirsty Sect of West Barbarian Mountain, Ye Qingqing’s willingness to plead on behalf of Yang Dingtian certainly stemmed from her own considerations.

Because of the conflict over proposition to move the Sect overseas, she, Ouyang Ming, Gui Wuya, and others had serious disagreements.

Given her impression of Yang Dingtian as the instigator, it was impossible for her to view him favorably.

Perhaps, when Ouyang Ming rushed back to seek her help, he offered sufficient benefits and promises.

It should be noted that ever since she commenced cultivation, her temperament had changed drastically, and her killing intent grew even stronger than Chen Hai’s.

Taking these considerations into account, after a moment’s hesitation, Chen Hai nodded in agreement to Ye Qingqing’s request, giving Yang Dingtian a chance to live.

To put it plainly, Yang Dingtian’s previous actions had merely bruised Chen Hai’s ego but had not caused him any harm.

The man was already kneeling before him, begging for mercy and had been swiftly reduced to this pitiful state.

The humiliation that had been dealt to him before had now been repaid tenfold, a hundredfold, and the frustration stewing within him had also dissipated significantly.

Killing Yang Dingtian wasn’t actually all that important to him.

“If you’re willing to give me face and let him live, that’s good enough.”

“As for making him kneel at the foot of the mountain before that stone stele for a month? I definitely have no objections!”

“It’s up to him whether he chooses to live on his knees or die standing!”

With a meaningful glance at Chen Hai, Ye Qingqing chuckled.

“I’m willing, certainly willing.”

“Breaking into Senior’s cave mansion this time was due to my ignorance and rashness; it was all my fault. Senior has every right to punish me!”

“Not to mention a month, even if it’s several times longer, making me kneel at the foot of the mountain before the stone stele for a year and a half, I have absolutely no complaints.”

…

Yang Dingtian, who had been lying on the ground wailing incessantly, actually rolled over and sat up at this moment.

He was the first to speak, making a promise.

This guy was extremely good at enduring, valuing his own life above everything else.

Kneeling before Chen Hai was not his first time; he was well-practiced and couldn’t be more familiar with it.

Giving up his dignity to kneel at the foot of the mountain for just a month was nothing to him.

“Senior Chen is merciful and kind-hearted, thank you for sparing Sect Master Yang!”

Ouyang Ming, Gui Wuya, and the others breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this result.

The promises Yang Dingtian had made to them were still fresh in their minds.

Even though in their eyes, Yang Dingtian’s previously towering image had completely collapsed, they still held on to a sliver of hope for stepping into the True Demon Realm after venturing overseas.

Besides, with how things had escalated to this point, their conflict with Sect Master Ye Qingqing had completely intensified.

Continuing to stay in the Bloodthirsty Sect within the West Barbarian Mountain territory no longer held much significance.

If possible, they definitely hoped Yang Dingtian could stay alive and lead them back to the main lineage of the Bloodthirsty Sect overseas.

After thanking Chen Hai, Ouyang Ming and the others went over to Yang Dingtian and carefully helped him up.

They then retrieved his severed leg from not too far away, said goodbye to Chen Hai once more, and then descended the mountain and left.

As for Ye Qingqing, she stayed by Chen Hai’s side.

“I’m a bit curious, what exactly did Ouyang Ming and the others promise you?” After watching Yang Dingtian, Ouyang Ming, and the others disappear from his view, Chen Hai turned around and asked Ye Qingqing.

“These people will abdicate of their own accord, handing over all their power.”

“The positions of the hall masters in the various halls will be filled directly by people I recommend.”

“If they manage to successfully follow Yang Dingtian overseas, the Bloodthirsty Sect will become my one-man show.”

“Bringing this up all of a sudden, why? Are you feeling uncomfortable seeing me pleading for Yang Dingtian?”

With a hand over her mouth and a snicker, Ye Qingqing began to explain.

“There is a bit of that since this matter has struck a serious blow to my fragile heart.”

“You tell me, how do you plan to soothe my wounds and compensate me?” With a chuckle, Chen Hai responded offhandedly.

“If you want compensation, fine!”

“In your cave mansion’s bedroom, whatever position you want to unlock, I’ll go along with it.”

“This time, if I don’t leave you completely satisfied, I won’t leave your cave mansion.”

Clasping onto Chen Hai’s arm, Ye Qingqing, looking quite a bit younger, pulled him toward the Black Water Immortal Mansion.