Published: November 30, -0001
"Zhu Zishen, what exactly happened?"
At that moment, a cold voice resounded. Beside Zhuge Qingyun, several formidable figures appeared with auras no less intimidating than Zhu Zishen’s. They were all top-tier experts of the Wanbao Pavilion, some even at the level of vice masters, alarmed by the signal and rushing over immediately.
Subsequently, everyone noticed the presence of Ba Jue Martial Emperor and others on the scene, their gazes instantly sharpening.
As revered figures, Ba Jue Martial Emperor and the others rarely appeared in the Wanbao Pavilion, so why had three of them arrived at once today?
Their gazes shifted to Wang Qiming and his group. These elderly figures flashed a look, vaguely guessing that perhaps... Zhu Zishen and Ba Jue Martial Emperor had a conflict.
But how could that be possible?
The two sides had no direct correlation!
Despite both Ba Jue Martial Emperor and Zhu Zishen being strong figures of the Wanbao Pavilion, the pavilion was different from typical sects. The relationships were not so tightly knit.
In some sects, members might be senior brothers or uncles, but Wanbao Pavilion was a commercial organization where many elders and reverends were actually top experts recruited from the mainland.
The connections weren't that tight, and naturally, the conflicts between them wouldn't be apparent. Ba Jue Martial Emperor and his group rarely came to the Wanbao Pavilion, so how could they have conflicts with Zhu Zishen?
As the thought flashed in their minds, Zhu Zishen, seeing the numerous powerful figures, immediately said, "Elder Zhuge, vice masters, elders, since everyone is here, let's have a fair judgment..."
Zhu Zishen spoke respectfully, recounting the previous events and then coldly added, "Everyone, speak up. What should be the crime for Ba Jue Martial Emperor and the other two, who, as our pavilion's reverends, break the law by sheltering criminals?"
"What? Wang Qiming and his group stole treasures from the Treasury?"
"These guys dare to steal the Heavenly Dragon Jade?"
"This..."
The crowd was in an uproar. Zhuge Qingyun's gaze sharpened, revealing a chill as he addressed Ba Jue Martial Emperor and the others, "Ba Jue Martial Emperor, Hongluan Martial Emperor, Xuanbing Martial Emperor, is this true?"
As an elder of the Wanbao Pavilion, he naturally had the duty to maintain the pavilion's order.
Other vice masters and powerful figures also turned their attention, waiting for their response.
The faces of Ba Jue Martial Emperor and his group turned serious. With Zhuge Qingyun speaking, they couldn't afford to be negligent. They immediately glanced at Zixun and the others, saying, "Zixun, Elder Zhuge is questioning you now, answer personally!"
Under the pressure of Zhuge Qingyun's aura, Zixun and the others trembled. The overwhelming pressure bore down on them like a massive mountain. Even some ordinary initial-level Martial Emperors around couldn't withstand such aura and retreated, not daring to approach.
Despite their trembling bodies, Zixun and the others held their heads high, with a fearless and proud demeanor, loudly proclaiming, "Elder Zhuge, there is absolutely no such thing. We did not steal anything from the Treasury." Their voices were loud and clear, filled with righteousness.
"Hahaha, what a joke! The evidence is conclusive, yet you claim innocence?" Zhu Zishen sneered, lifting his hand to reveal the Tianluo Compass and Heavenly Dragon Jade, coldly stating, "The evidence is here. Do you think you can argue your way out?"
"Argument? Do we need to argue?" Wang Qiming retorted coldly, with fierce glint in his eyes. "We warriors go against the heavens, seizing fate from the heavens. We stand upright, doing what we’ve done and denying what we haven't. What's there to argue?"
Boom!
An intimidating aura surged from him, his entire being like an unwavering blade, piercing the sky with a terrifying blade intent.
His expression was indifferent, yet full of righteousness, making people change their expressions.
From afar, he appeared like an unparalleled treasured blade, its edge cutting through the heavens and earth, making one feel as though a treasured blade was about to break through the skies, changing the color of the world around it.