"So he really did have such thoughts. To think that our Grass Hall would produce such a scoundrel!"
An Elder of the Grass Hall flicked his sleeve, his expression cold.
In truth, many in the Grass Hall were displeased with Chen Xuan.
They felt that Chen Xuan did not fit in with the Grass Hall.
If not for the fact that he was brought back by the Hall Master, Mr. Mo, it is likely that aside from Yuan Lingxuan, no one in the Grass Hall would even pay him any mind.
"However, how should we handle this..."
Several Elders exchanged glances, feeling a bit troubled.
The Origin Academy's mission is to Cultivate pillars for the Origin Universe.
The Disciples who graduate in the future are meant to protect the Origin Universe.
Yet, a bad egg like Chen Xuan appeared, who actually wanted to seize the heavenly dao staff for his own greed, causing the Seal array to become unstable.
In this situation, if the wrongdoer has no major background or backing,
they would basically be executed to end the matter.
In this regard, the management of the Origin Academy is very strict.
However, such incidents have rarely occurred in the past.
Because even if someone committed a grave error, if they had a faction behind them, it would be difficult to handle.
At most, they would just be expelled from the Academy.
For example, if it were Jun Xiaoyao who made a mistake,
would the Origin Academy dare to touch a single hair on Jun Xiaoyao's head?
And as it happens, this Chen Xuan has no background, and even less of a faction behind him.
Only Mr. Mo, who brought him back to the Grass Hall.
An Elder of Discipline from the Academy said: "According to the rules of the Origin Academy, committing such a grave error warrants execution."
Hearing the Elder of Discipline's words, Chen Xuan's expression changed.
Is it really that serious?
"How can it be so serious? You are all targeting me!" Chen Xuan gritted his teeth and said.
On the side, Yuan Lingxuan's complexion also changed abruptly.
"Elder, isn't this too much?"
Yuan Lingxuan hesitated, but still stepped forward to speak.
Although she had been somewhat disappointed in Chen Xuan just moments ago,
regardless, she ultimately could not just watch Chen Xuan perish.
If it were anyone else, the Elder of Discipline might not have cared.
But Yuan Lingxuan's status was special; she came from an ultimate faction.
"This..."
The few Elders present also had a headache.
If they didn't do this, other factions would denounce them, believing the Origin Academy was shielding a troublemaker, which would damage their reputation.
If they did do it, they would have to worry about Mr. Mo from the Grass Hall.
Just then, a voice rang out.
"I also feel that execution would be somewhat excessive."
Hearing this voice, everyone's gaze converged.
The one who spoke was none other than Jun Xiaoyao.
Even the few Elders present had their expressions become slightly more solemn.
Earlier, even when Yuan Lingxuan offered her opinion, they had not cared this much.
But what was Jun Xiaoyao's status?
Although Yuan Lingxuan came from an ultimate faction, strictly speaking, her sister was the one with the most dazzling aura.
And Jun Xiaoyao, although he had not returned to the Yun Sheng Imperial Palace,
just based on his Chaos Body Physique, plus the fact that The Two Elders of Mountain and Sea personally welcomed him earlier,
one could see that Jun Xiaoyao's future status upon returning to the Yun Sheng Imperial Palace would be something to look forward to.
Therefore, for this existence destined to wield power over the Origin Universe, even the Elders had to treat him with solemnity.
"Although Chen Xuan committed a grave error, fortunately, no major problems occurred in the end, so his crimes do not warrant death," Jun Xiaoyao said.
Yuan Lingxuan was quite surprised; looking at Jun Xiaoyao, a hint of joy appeared in her eyes.
She had not expected Jun Xiaoyao to speak up and plead for Chen Xuan.
Even Chen Xuan himself was stunned, feeling even more astonishment in his heart.
He had previously suspected Jun Xiaoyao.
Thinking of this, Chen Xuan wondered if he had felt wrong.
He felt like he might have been judging a gentleman with a petty mind.
But Chen Xuan had only just begun to feel moved when Jun Xiaoyao's subsequent words immediately caused him to lose his composure.
"I feel that, at most, a small punishment would suffice—crippling his cultivation and expelling him from the Origin Academy would be enough."
"This would also appease the criticism and dissatisfaction of the various factions outside. What do you Elders think?" Jun Xiaoyao said calmly.
Naturally, he could not let Chen Xuan die right now.
Crippling his cultivation and expelling him from the Academy.
This was the most common trope.
It was also the necessary hardship to stimulate a Son of Destiny to struggle.
Therefore, Jun Xiaoyao really had good intentions for Chen Xuan.
It could be said to be warm and very thoughtful.
As for Chen Xuan, his cheeks had turned the color of pig liver, and he was so angry that his internal organs felt like they were burning.
For a Cultivator, crippling him was simply more painful than killing him.
Although Chen Xuan had the Three Lives Reincarnation Seal, perhaps there would still be opportunities later.
But it would ultimately cause a huge impact on his own Cultivation.
Not to mention that he would also be expelled from the Origin Academy.
The joy in Yuan Lingxuan's eyes also froze.
She also understood that although Chen Xuan was lazy in his Cultivation, it did not mean he wouldn't mind becoming a cripple.
"Yun Xiao, isn't crippling Chen Xuan's cultivation a bit..."
Yuan Lingxuan stopped mid-sentence.
"Hmm?"
Jun Xiaoyao looked at Yuan Lingxuan, his expression indifferent.
But just the falling of his gaze made Yuan Lingxuan feel a suffocating pressure.
It was as if someone were tightly gripping her throat.
Yuan Lingxuan's face flushed red.
"I believe this disposal is very appropriate. Do you have any questions?"
The positioning of a female character like Yuan Lingxuan was just a helper by the Son of Destiny's side.
But she was clearly not as smart as a woman like Feng Luohan.
Jun Xiaoyao couldn't be bothered to waste more words on such a woman; there was no need to care.
He calmly withdrew his gaze.
Yuan Lingxuan gasped slightly, feeling a palpitation, her back already soaked with sweat.
Just by being looked at by Jun Xiaoyao, she felt an extreme sense of danger.
Is this the terrifying aspect of the Chaos Body?
However, because of this, Yuan Lingxuan dared not say anything more.
Perhaps if her sister were here, she would have the qualifications to engage in dialogue.
But regardless, as long as Chen Xuan could keep his life, it was already considered quite good.
Put that way, Jun Xiaoyao could actually be considered as helping Chen Xuan.
Thinking of this, Yuan Lingxuan stopped struggling with the matter.
As for Chen Xuan, he looked at Jun Xiaoyao, his eyes reddened, and a flash of extreme coldness flickered in the depths of his eyes.
Now, he could be 80% certain that Jun Xiaoyao was the one who schemed against him.
Then the heavenly dao staff must also be on him.
But Chen Xuan knew that even if he said it, it would be useless.
Would anyone believe him?
His credibility had already been exhausted previously.
Even if he said it, he would only be met with more scorn.
Moreover, the Origin Academy did not have the qualifications to search Jun Xiaoyao's body.
So, no matter how stifled he felt, Chen Xuan could only endure it.
"Take him to the Spirit-Shattering Grindstone," the Elder of Discipline said with a slight wave of his hand.
Hearing this, all the Origin Academy Disciples present trembled, feeling a sense of dread.
The Spirit-Shattering Grindstone was not just as simple as crippling one's cultivation.
It meant suffering a dual torture of both the body and the Primordial Spirit.
Chen Xuan's complexion was also extremely ugly.
He stared fixedly at Jun Xiaoyao with hatred, and then was dragged away.
Jun Xiaoyao naturally did not care.
Whether Chen Xuan knew it was his doing or not, it made no difference.
Because even if he knew, no one would believe it if Chen Xuan said it.
And no one would dare to touch him.
Unless they wanted to go against The Two Elders of Mountain and Sea or even the Yun Sheng Imperial Palace.
With power, strategy, and strength, dealing with a Son of Destiny is just that simple.
Jun Xiaoyao simply didn't know what an opponent was.