Chapter 49: The Truth Reveals Itself

Ling Xiao had killed Lin Haoyu under the public gaze. This offense was supported by irrefutable evidence as numerous disciples were able to testify for that.

Lin Shan thought that as long as he could prove this particular charge then Ling Xiao was sure to be executed.

Anxiety caught on to Nangong Qing and he began to worry.

Although he could absolve the offender from the other offenses, there was no way anyone could exonerate Ling Xiao from this particular crime. Lin Haoyu had certainly died at the hands of Ling Xiao.

Nangong Xuan and the Great Elder exchanged concerned looks.

Right at that moment, two young figures entered Longevity Palace.

One of them was tall and sturdy with vigorous life force like that of a titan’s.

The other person was dressed in a white outfit that appeared whiter than snow. The man carried himself at his full height with a longsword on his back. He, who looked like a soaring Divine Sword, exuded a kind of unparalleled sword light.

They were Zuo Zhen and Jian Wuque!

Those two men saluted the Elders before they spoke, “Sect Leader, Grand Supreme Elder, Elders, we can testify for the Saint!”

“What?!”

Everyone at the scene was startled by this unbelievable chance.

Were those two not the followers of Lin Haoyu? Besides, they were both defeated at the hands of Ling Xiao, so why would they testify in his favor?

All of a sudden, Lin Shan’s face fell.

“Zuo Zhen and Jian Wuque, both of you better think twice! This is the Elders Adjudication Meeting. If any false words come out from your mouth, not only will Ling Xiao be executed, but both of you will also not leave this Longevity Palace alive!”

Lin Shan’s tone was as cold as ice. There was an unmistakable murder intent propelled by his intense fury.

Even Lin Shan did not expect Zuo Zhen and Jian Wuque to stand up for Ling Xiao at this moment.

“Alright! Zuo Zhen and Jian Wuque, quickly tell us what you know!”

On the other hand, Nangong Xuan heaved a sigh of relief before he smiled gently at Zuo Zhen and Jian Wuque.

“Sect Leader, both Jian Wuque and I didn’t leave Nine Suns Peak right away the other day after we were defeated by Ling Xiao. Instead, we observed the fight between the Saint and Lin Haoyu from afar! We didn’t know the Saint was so skilled that he could suppress Senior Brother Lim using his True Qi Boundary cultivation base!”

Zuo Zhen’s eyes revealed a subtle hint of admiration and respect.

“The conflict raised between the Saint and Senior Brother Lim was caused by the latter’s actions of burning down Jin Se Pavilion and abducting the Saint’s maidservant. That was the reason that drove the Saint to Nine Suns Peak. Senior Brother Lim made a promise with the Saint that he would release the Saint’s maidservant if the Saint defeats him!

“However, unexpectedly, Senior Brother Lim was defeated. The Saint had wanted to let him off but not only didn’t Senior Brother Lim release the maidservant, but he also utilized the Torrential Pear Blossom Needle to assassinate the Saint. That’s the real truth behind his death! We can be the Saint’s eyewitnesses to testify that the Saint attacked out of self-defense. It wasn’t an intentional murder!”

Zuo Zhen declared solemnly with determination in his eyes.

“It happened exactly as Junior Brother Zuo has stated!”

Jian Wuque, who cherished words like gold, nodded in agreement.

“In our opinion, even if Senior Brother Lim died in the hands of the Saint, he only had himself to blame because the Saint did nothing wrong.”

Zuo Zhen announced slowly as he scanned the room full of Elders.

“What?! Turns out Senior Brother Lim was killed because he was trying to make a surprise attack on the Saint?”

“If that’s the truth, then Senior Brother Lim deserved to die. He burned down Jin Se Pavilion and disrespected the Saint. According to the sect commandments, he should have had his cultivation base destroyed and be expelled out of the sect. Yet, he dared to conspire to murder the Saint. He definitely got the punishment he deserved!”

“I think Senior Brother Zuo and Senior Brother Jian are speaking the truth. They’re of close relationship to Senior Brother Lim so they probably wouldn’t tell lies!”

“…”

The disciples began to engage in heated discussions. A majority of them believed what was said by Zuo Zhen and Jian Wuque.

Ling Xiao threw a surprised glance at Zuo Zhen and Jian Wuque. It was out of his expectation that these two men would testify for him.

Ling Xiao had initially thought that today’s so-called Elders Adjudication Meeting was nothing more than a farce and he did not expect to clear himself of the accusations Lin Shan had forced on him.

However, judging by the current situation, it seemed like all three of those accusations that Lin Shan had fabricated against him could not stand up.

Even Nangong Qing and Deng Yalin gaped at the jaw-dropping turns of the event.

“Very well! Zuo Zhen and Jian Wuque, you both deserve to be Longevity Sect’s legacy disciples because you’ve dictated the truth and proved the Saint’s innocence. Elders, now that all three of those accusations against the Saint could not be established, haven’t we all come to a conclusion about today’s Elders Adjudication Meeting?”

The weight was lifted off Nangong Xuan’s shoulder and he finally looked relaxed.

Numerous Elders could not stop dithering over the facts, even the ones that sided with Lin Shan dared not speak up. Subconsciously, all of them turned their gaze towards Lin Shan.

On the other hand, the sullen look on Lin Shan’s face turned uglier as the rage in his eyes looked as if they were about to overflow. The murderous intent felt so real, so substantial.

“Hahahaha… Ling Xiao, do you think you can escape from all this?”

As he released an incredibly violent manner, Lin Shan glared at Ling Xiao. “You killed Haoyu! You’re guilty if I say you are, and you deserve to die if I say you do!”

Everyone was utterly stunned. Was Lin Shan going to end this once and for all?

Ling Xiao smiled coldly. “Indeed, like grandfather like grandson. Abusing power for personal revenge and destroying the ancestors’ heritage, how could an old beast like you deserve to be Longevity Sect’s Grand Supreme Elder? I’m going to stay right here and I’d like to see what you’re capable of!”

“Die, little rascal!”

Lin Shan could not hold back any longer. His eyes were flushed with redness and his Grandmaster Boundary’s murder intent filled the Longevity Palace. As if the whole void was condensed into his palm, a huge handprint brazenly flew towards Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao’s eyes flashed as golden waves flickered in them. Immediately, a dangerous fluctuation was released from his body.

Yet before Ling Xiao could do anything, Nangong Xuan who was long-prepared for this moment darted to cover Ling Xiao.

Boom!

The palms of Nangong Xuan and Lin Shan clashed. It was as if a muffled thunder blasted and its fierce glow had spurted out. Everyone around them witnessed a flash of white light in their eyes while simultaneously, a deafening sound buzzed in their ears. They could also feel the vital energy and blood in their body simmer.

“Lin Shan, how could you make a move at Ling Xiao without my permission? Do you still regard me as your Sect Leader? Does Longevity Sect still mean anything to you?”

Nangong Xuan roared as a surge of anger flared up in his eyes.

The act of Lin Shan attacking Ling Xiao in front of Nangong Xuan was tantamount to him slapping Nangong Xuan fiercely in the face., which made the latter extremely exasperated.

“He must die today. Anyone who dares to stop me is my enemy and that includes you!”

Lin Shan’s eyes were a fiery scarlet. His vicious coercion that permeated the room formed a confrontation of strength with Nangong Xuan.

Boom!

The blast was so eruptive it shook the earth.

As the life forces of both Lin Shan and Nangong Xuan leaped up aggressively, everyone was already anticipating the troubles that lay ahead.