Published: January 7, 2025
The fluctuations within the Ancient Universe Tower transmitted to the outside world, allowing the other elders and the vice hall master to sense it.
Soon, a wave of inquiries was sent out.
Outside, the Supreme Weapon Venerable and others, who were guarding the place, also received messages from Left Eye Venerable and the others.
Instantly, their faces changed dramatically.
Demon tribe spy.
Qin Chen actually uncovered a demon tribe spy; Elder Zhen Nan was the spy. Not only had he exposed the dark power of the Demon Tribe, but he also discovered the communication array linked to the Demon Tribe. Moreover, during the soul search, he chose to self-destruct rather than prove his innocence.
"Is what that Qin Chen said actually true?"
Outside, the Supreme Weapon Venerable, True Heaven Venerable, and the other two heavenly venerables had astonished expressions, completely taken aback.
Immediately, many elders outside learned about Elder Zhen Nan being a demon tribe spy, and they were all in an uproar, causing a commotion.
A single stone stirred up a thousand waves.
The entire Heavenly Work Headquarters Secret Realm was instantly in chaos.
"Everyone, this should prove my innocence, right?" Qin Chen looked at the crowd calmly.
"No, it does not." Left Eye Venerable replied coldly.
"This only proves that this person is a demon tribe spy, but it does not prove that you are not. If you are also involved, your status must be above Elder Zhen Nan; otherwise, why would he self-destruct? Perhaps it was to protect you," Left Eye Venerable stated.
Instantly, everyone’s complexion changed.
Indeed, there was a possibility.
If Qin Chen was also a demon tribe spy, he could have orchestrated a scheme to prove his innocence.
Thus, even if Elder Zhen Nan was a spy, Qin Chen could not be conclusively determined to be innocent.
"Damn."
Qin Chen was speechless in his heart. Brother, you can come up with this explanation, but how can I prove my innocence?
"So according to you, I must be a demon tribe spy?" Qin Chen said coldly.
What does this even mean?
Left Eye Venerable said in a deep voice, "That is not necessarily true, but just because we found one demon tribe spy does not represent your innocence. Didn't you claim you could find all the spies?
If you can find them one by one, and if you truly can uncover all the spies, then we will believe you."
"You are quite ruthless."
Qin Chen was speechless.
However, this was indeed a method.
The reason Elder Zhen Nan self-destructed, if it was to protect Qin Chen, then it was evident that Qin Chen's status was above that of Elder Zhen Nan.
But no matter how high the status, for a demon tribe spy, one must weigh the value.
If Qin Chen were a spy, he would indeed be more valuable than just Elder Zhen Nan alone.
However, in comparison to all the spies in the Heavenly Work, Qin Chen's status would not measure up. If all spies were sacrificed to protect just Qin Chen, it would be a losing proposition.
Left Eye Venerable's intention was to prevent Qin Chen from using a self-sacrificing trick for cover; however, if Qin Chen could find all the spies, then naturally he could prove his innocence.
Even if Qin Chen still was a spy by then, with sufficient preparations, Qin Chen's role would be significantly diminished until Lord Divine Artisan Heaven Venerable returns, and then Qin Chen would naturally have nowhere to hide.
One must admit, Left Eye Venerable's idea was indeed vicious.
But it was also extremely effective.
Even Qin Chen couldn't help but roll his eyes; the possibility of Left Eye Venerable being a demon tribe spy diminished greatly in Qin Chen's mind because he was ruthless enough against the Demon Tribe.
"Fine, then I'll look for them thoroughly."
Qin Chen was speechless.
However, Qin Chen did not think that finding one spy could prove his innocence; anyway, he would start the search, find one, and if more were found, it would make no difference.
Just right, he would find all the spies who previously challenged him, over a hundred.
At that moment, Qin Chen continued the verification.