The Ninth Lady is a rebellious person.

Chapter 497 Turning the Tide? A Dying Struggle!
A lifetime of scheming, ruined in an instant.

The Rong family head's violent aura was so intense that his face was distorted with suppressed rage, and his oppressive aura caused many guests with low cultivation levels, especially ordinary people, to turn pale, have difficulty breathing, and retreat.

"Patriarch!" When the elders saw him, it was as if they had seen their pillar of strength. They couldn't help but burst into tears and cried out, "Qing Cang is insane and demonic. Please, Patriarch, cleanse the family."

Some clansmen remained silent, their eyes filled with doubt. They were merely members of the Rong family and would not know all the secrets. The scandal that Rong Qingcang had just exposed was enough to shake their trust and faith in the family and the family head.

Is this the family they're so proud of? It feels a bit ironic.
They were just too insignificant to speak up.

The Rong family head glared fiercely at the elders with his bloodshot eyes, filled with reproach and anger. He was especially furious when he saw their shifty eyes. They were all useless, enjoying the benefits brought by the family and acting like parasites, yet they couldn't even control such a situation.

While he was furious, he was also alarmed by the rebellious son who had been watching him closely. He wondered how much of his strength had recovered that made the clan unable to control him.

The Rong family head took a deep breath. Although he wanted to personally end the life of this rebellious son and that witch, he also knew what was most important at this moment. His reputation was gone, but it could be made up for. Although the process was extremely difficult, as long as the clan existed, anything was possible!
Therefore, the most important thing right now is the survival of the clan!

He suppressed the metallic taste rising in his throat, enduring the backlash to his soul and the pain caused by his anger. His voice was icy and resounded throughout the hall as he said, "This is a misfortune for our family. Rong Qingcang has neglected his Daoist path for over a decade and has long lost his mind. His words are nothing but the ravings of a madman, malicious slander. Zheng Yangzi is a traitor to the righteous path, and his words should not be trusted. Most importantly, this is a vicious conspiracy orchestrated by the vile woman Lang Jiuchuan in collusion with my rebellious son, with the aim of destroying my Rong family's century-old foundation."

Everyone was stunned and looked up sharply at Lang Jiuchuan, whose face remained calm.

Ah Piao's face darkened: "A dog can't change its nature of eating shit. You really know how to distort the truth."

Fu Qi crossed his arms and said calmly, "As expected of a hero of the Xuan Clan, even now, he can still suppress his anger and try to turn the tide."

"After all, strength determines the path to kingship. As long as you have strength, even the real can be fake." Lang Jiuchuan smiled faintly: "But whether he has that strength or not depends on whether he actually does. It's just a desperate struggle."

She raised her head, clapped her hands, and said, "As expected of the Rong family head, even with irrefutable evidence, you can still stubbornly deny it. I admire you. It is my honor that you regard me as an enemy, but before that, you should consider whether everyone here is a fool?"

The guests: "..."

Does this mean they're fools if they believe it?

The Rong family patriarch, unwilling to argue with her, said, "Fellow Daoists, this is a misfortune for our family. This is an internal matter of the Rong family, and I must clean up the mess. I ask that you all leave the Rong clan territory immediately to avoid being caught in the crossfire. Once this matter is settled, I will give you all an explanation!"

However, his words had lost their former authority. The guests below the stage looked at each other, not moving at all. Most of them chose to continue to observe and were also on guard in secret. It was just that the violent aura of the Rong family head at this moment was a bit strange!
Besides, Rong Qingcang is also a member of the Rong family. As a man, he wouldn't joke about his dignity. Zheng Yangzi's words are reasonable and well-founded, and there are traces to follow. They are not baseless rumors. Whether the Rong family is in league with evil spirits or not, didn't the foul air in the forbidden area just now prove one point?
Some people looked at the saintess, who seemed to have no intention of leaving, sitting there motionless, as if she were observing everything.

Seeing that the people were not leaving, the Rong family head's face darkened. He said, "If you fellow Daoists do not move, then don't blame my Rong family for accidentally injuring you. Men, form an array and capture this rebellious son Rong Qingcang and that witch Lang Jiuchuan."

Wuyouzi burst into wild laughter: "Confess? Rong Yiming, your despicable deeds are known to all under heaven, to all of you, to all of us. You are a sinner of the Rong family. You have brought shame upon the ancestors of the Rong family. You have caused the downfall of the Rong family today. Your crimes deserve to be punished even if you die ten thousand times! Fellow practitioners, I apologize for not entertaining you properly today. I will not keep you any longer. Please go back."

He was about to close the door and beat the dog. The guests present had complicated expressions, so they came here just to get a taste of the Rong family's ultimate gossip and leave satisfied?

They looked at the billowing foul air and the crumbling formation, then at the ashen-faced, panicked Rong family members. With disdain, they shook their heads and turned to leave.

I watched his towering building rise and fall. The Rong family was just one of many powerful families that collapsed after power shifts.

The Xuan Clan, aren't they also a prominent family within the Xuan Sect?
Similarly, nothing is immutable. Even in the era of cultivation, powerful figures have perished, let alone a family that only practices Taoist arts.
Something big is about to happen to the Rong family.

Princess Tantai subconsciously looked at Lang Jiuchuan, who was also looking at the suppressed Rong family head with a calm expression, but the hint of interest at the corner of her mouth made one's heart skip a beat.

Lang Jiuchuan casually turned his head and smiled at her.

Princess Tantai withdrew her gaze, stood up and descended the steps. However, Daoist Bafang, who was beside her, came to Wuyouzi and said, "Fellow Daoist Wuyouzi, the Great Dao is paramount, and the common people are of utmost importance. Do not bear unbearable sins because of a moment of anger."

Wuyouzi sneered: "Wait until your wife and daughters are tortured to death before you say such things. Oh, judging from your blindness, you probably won't have any wife and daughters left!" He paused, then pointed at the Rong family head and said: "Besides, the one who should be admonished is standing right there. Why don't you go and say something to him to make him commit suicide or surrender?"

"Insolence!" Master Bafang was so angry that his eyebrows almost stood on end, and he raised the square Qiankun Ruler in his hand, ready to strike.

Princess Tantai said calmly, "Senior, I'm returning."

Master Bafang frowned and walked over somewhat reluctantly, saying in a deep voice, "Holy Maiden, Wuyouzi is turning against the Xuan Clan."

Princess Tantai glanced at Wuyouzi, noticing an undeniable sadness and desolation emanating from him. Then, looking at the Rong family head, whose eyes were filled with murderous intent, she lowered her gaze, concealing the coldness within them, and said, "The Daoists say, 'Do not easily interfere in the karma of others, or you will have to bear their fate.' This is his own karma, his own path. Why should you meddle?"

Before the Taoist priest could speak, she added, "Besides, this is just their family matter. It's too much to interfere in the internal affairs of another clan."

The Xuan Clan also has its own dignity and taboos. Repeatedly forcing and oppressing them will only drive people to rebel.

Even a rabbit will bite when it is anxious.

She walked forward, and when she reached Lang Jiuchuan's side, she paused slightly, turned her head to look at her, and asked with a hint of inquiry in her eyes: "Who exactly are you?"

Lang Jiuchuan didn't reply. Her pupils contracted, her figure flashed, and she unleashed a pure palm lightning bolt, directly striking the giant palm that was condensed with terrifying power.

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(End of this chapter)