Martial Master

The entire square fell silent, all eyes were wide with shock as they watched Shui Leqing go mad, acting like a clown.

At this moment, he still wanted to frame Qin Chen? He even claimed that the bloodline curse was cast upon him by Qin Chen. Was he joking?

The bloodline curse is a curse power released by a martial artist before death, and not all martial artists can unleash such a curse. Only those with special bloodlines like Shui Leqing's yin spirit bloodline possess this characteristic.

Moreover, once the bloodline curse is released, it cannot be stopped or eliminated.

That Han Li actually had Shui Leqing's bloodline curse on him, yet he dared to say that he did not kill him, claiming it was Qin Chen who released it? Did he think everyone was an idiot?

“Han Li!” The Third Elder suddenly shouted, waking Han Li from his stupor. He stepped forward, his killing intent boiling as he glared at Han Li, angrily saying, “Speak! Why did you kill Shui Leqing?”

Shui Leqing was his most favored disciple, whom he intended to cultivate as the successor of the Demon Sword Sect, inheriting his legacy. If he had fallen normally, that would be one thing.

But now, he had actually been killed by his own sect's disciple. How could he not be furious? His anger erupted like a volcano, uncontrollable.

“No, Third Elder, I didn't kill Shui Leqing. Although I was wary of him and wanted to find a chance to kill him, I really didn't do it this time. Du Qingcheng, yes, Du Qingcheng, you quickly tell the elders that I didn't kill him. You were with me at that time, you should know!” Han Li looked at Du Qingcheng, pleading desperately.

Du Qingcheng's expression changed immediately. Although he was a genius of the Tian Luo Empire and not afraid of the Demon Sword Sect, he didn’t want to get involved in such matters. If the Demon Sword Sect viewed him as Shui Leqing's accomplice and killed him in anger, that would be too unjust.

Indeed, countless powerful eyes from the Demon Sword Sect turned to him, revealing a cold light. How could Han Li have killed both Shui Leqing and Yang Ling alone? Du Qingcheng was probably an accomplice.

Du Qingcheng panicked and hurriedly said, “Respected seniors, Shui Leqing's death has nothing to do with me. As for whether Han Li killed him or not, I don't know. I only heard a loud noise from another place and rushed over with Han Li, but Han Li was a bit faster than me. So when I arrived, I didn't see the fight, only saw Han Li alone in the ruins, still holding Shui Leqing's treasured weapon. And… and…”

“And what?” Yan Shijiu coldly demanded, his gaze icy, an aura of chill rising.

“And I heard Shui Leqing scream before he died, ‘Han Li… how could you…’ That was followed by Shui Leqing's scream. I truly don't know anything else; every word I said is true. If I spoke falsely, may I be struck by lightning and die!” Du Qingcheng explained in a rush.

“Lord Sect Master, the reason I suspect Han Li is also because Junior Brother Shui called out Senior Brother Han's name before he died.”

“We also heard that.”

“When we went to the scene, there indeed were only Senior Brother Han and Du Qingcheng, and Senior Brother Han was still holding Junior Brother Shui's treasured weapon.”

Others chimed in one after another.

“No, Lord Sect Master, Junior Brother Shui was not killed by me. I really didn’t kill him.” Han Li felt a surge of panic, his words becoming incoherent.

“Indeed, Lord Yan, you have trained such a disciple, who also enjoys framing others. I truly admire it.” Hong Yan sneered from the side.

Yan Shijiu was also filled with raging anger. After painstakingly cultivating four seed disciples, one had died, while the other committed such a grave offense. If he didn’t kill him, how could he explain to all these people present? But if he killed him, he would have to give up on such a hard-earned genius.

He was filled with hesitation and immense fury; after a moment of rage, he bellowed, “Come! Take Han Li down, strip him of his seed disciple status, and imprison him in the heavenly prison!”