Published: February 24, 2025
The beast spirit practitioner clung to the last thread of hope, looking up at Dantai Xuanzhong, whose face was ashen, and cried out, "Sovereign, my son has been drawn of his tendons and bones by Tan Yun, and the spirit pool has also been destroyed. He is still in grave danger and cannot withstand such a long and bumpy journey!"
"My subordinate also wants to bring Feixiong here immediately to clear my name, but he is my only son. If I summon him now, he will surely die on the way due to his injuries!"
"If you confess honestly, I will grant you a way out. If I bring Wu Feixiong here later and confirm that what Tan Yun said is true, you will surely die a miserable death."
"Think carefully about how you want to choose!"
Dantai Xuanzhong's meaning was clear; he obviously believed Tan Yun, not Wu Hong. Moreover, he intended to personally go and bring Wu Feixiong back!
"The heavens are trying to take my life... the heavens want to take my life!" The beast spirit practitioner roared in his heart, unwilling to accept it!
He was furious!
He never expected that his life, including his own, would end today at the hands of Tan Yun!
He knew that if the sovereign personally went to the Beast Spirit Lineage to find Wu Feixiong, he would have no chance to silence him!
At this point, there was nothing more to say!
In this moment, all eyes were fixed on the beast spirit practitioner, waiting for his response!
"If there is a next life, I, Wu Hong, swear I will tear Tan Yun into a thousand pieces!" The beast spirit practitioner swore in his heart, taking a deep breath and accepting the preparations for infamy that lay ahead; he looked up at Dantai Xuanzhong, just as he was about to speak when suddenly, a cry came from the sky:
"Chief Elder... Wu Shixiong has committed suicide in despair!"
A disciple of the Beast Spirit Lineage maneuvered the spirit vessel and landed on Coiling Dragon Peak before kneeling before the beast spirit practitioner, "Chief Elder, I’m sorry. You asked me to take care of Wu Shixiong... I didn't expect he would crash into a wall and take his own life!"
Hearing this, Tan Yun's heart sank, and his fists clenched tightly. He never imagined that Wu Feixiong would die at such a critical moment!
Now, the only witness was dead, and this salted fish of a beast spirit practitioner unexpectedly turned the tables!
At this moment, Wu Hong’s feelings were extremely complicated; he felt excitement and anger intertwined with sadness and resentment!
The excitement and thrill came from the fact that there was no longer any witness!
The sadness and resentment stemmed from the death of his only son, while the culprit, Tan Yun, was still alive and well today!
"My son... my son!" The beast spirit practitioner acted as if he were heartbroken, wailing, "My son! You have made me send a white-haired person to mourn a black-haired one!"
"And now that you are dead, who will restore my name... Who will bring Tan Yun, that villain who slandered me, to justice!"
Listening to the cries, Tan Yun couldn't help but sneer. This old man was probably seven parts excited and three parts sad, right now?
"You old fool, today you are lucky, but one day I will personally wipe you out; it will be hard for you to die even if you want to!" Tan Yun thought viciously.
At this moment, most of the people present speculated that what Tan Yun said was true, but now it was obvious that with Wu Feixiong's death, Tan Yun had lost his witness!
Dantai Xuanzhong scrutinized the beast spirit practitioner and coldly said, "Whether Tan Yun is lying or you are not telling the truth, both of you know in your hearts."
"The heavens have a vast net that is loose yet not missed; you two should be careful!" Dantai Xuanzhong fixed his gaze on Tan Yun. "This matter will be put on hold for now and handled at a later time."
"And Tan Yun, your evidence is lacking, and there is indeed a suspicion of slandering Wu Hong. Considering your contributions to the three great ancient sects during this alchemical arts grand competition, I will not pursue this matter today. If there is a next time, I will not be lenient!"