Xiuxian: I use magnetic fields to prove my truth

Chapter 56: Truth-Seeking Array
When engaging in any research, you cannot work in isolation.

After observing Feiyun for a while, Zhou Qing felt that he had benefited a lot.

He had never thought before that the formation diagram could be dispersed on many particles, and runes could be engraved on each particle to achieve resonance. This way, the formation diagram would be easy to carry and less susceptible to damage. Even if it was damaged, it could be easily replaced.

Of course, not all formations can be operated in this way. After all, different formations have different material requirements.

But then again, who can guarantee that there won't be a more magical way to construct the formation?

It seems that he still needs to study systematically.

While he was thinking, Feiyun had already landed in the Discipline Hall.

The person in charge of hearing this case is Jiang Renqing, an elder at the fifth level of foundation building in the Discipline Hall.

Unlike the image of an iron-faced judge that Zhou Qing imagined, Jiang Renqing was actually a middle-aged monk who looked amiable.

Fang Yuhe was waiting next to Jiang Renqing. When he saw Zhou Qing coming, a playful expression flashed in his eyes.

After Zhou Qing saluted the elder, Jiang Renqing asked, "Zhou Qing, do you know why you were summoned here?"

"Disciple doesn't know."

Jiang Renqing asked, "Fang Yuhe is accusing you of secretly setting up a formation to manipulate the Soul Containing Realm and monopolizing the tasks assigned to registered disciples by the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall. Is this true?"

Zhou Qing said: "That's not the case."

Jiang Renqing expected that he wouldn't admit it immediately, so he asked, "If you didn't set up your own formations and manipulate the spirit realm, how could you always accurately predict the time of the mission release and then immediately accept it?"

Zhou Qing said: "Disciple can enter the Soul Condensation Realm at any time. Since the interval is too short, once the mission is released, the disciple will be able to find it quickly."

Jiang Renqing didn't ask any more questions, and said, "You two each have your own story, and it's hard to tell right now. Zhou Qing, do you dare to walk through the Truth Seeking Formation and prove your innocence?"

Why should I prove my innocence? Shouldn't you be the ones to find evidence to prove my guilt?

Zhou Qing complained in his heart, but his attention was quickly drawn to the elder's words.

Truth-seeking array?

There actually is such a thing.

Zhou Qing's heart skipped a beat and he felt a little bad. Just by hearing the name, he could guess that this should be a magic circle that can test lies.

No wonder Fang Yuhe looked at me with such a gloating expression just now. It turned out that he was fearless and thought he had me in his grasp.

Relying on his magnetic field ability to influence the operation of the magic circle, Zhou Qing was not very afraid.

He was just a little unhappy at being asked to prove his innocence.

Although he is indeed "not innocent"...

"Zhou Qing, do you dare to step onto the Truth Seeking Formation?"

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Jiang Renqing repeated it with a stronger tone.

Zhou Qing said: "May I ask, Elder, can I refuse?"

If you don't know the operating principle of the Truth-Seeking Array, it's natural to avoid going if you can.

Jiang Renqing shook his head and said, "The sect's rules state that any disciple who is accused must verify the truth of their words through the Truth Seeking Array."

Then why are you asking for opinions? Are you pursuing procedural justice?
Zhou Qing secretly complained and said, "In that case, I am willing to accept the array test. However, before the test, I will also sue someone."

Jiang Renqing asked in surprise, "Who are you going to sue?"

Zhou Qing said: "Disciple wants to sue Fang Yuhe."

"Before, I also didn't receive any missions for a whole month. I suspect that Fang Yuhe used some ulterior motive to get the news of the missions in advance, thus monopolizing the missions."

"Disciple is willing to go up to the magic circle to defend himself, but Fang Yuhe must also go with me."

Fang Yuhe hadn't expected Zhou Qing to sue him, and his expression changed. He said, "How can you accuse someone without any evidence?"

Zhou Qing said: "Do you have any basis to sue me?"

"Of course." Fang Yuhe said, "We have the data from the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall to prove it. Every time a mission is released, you take it within a few breaths. While this doesn't directly prove your guilt, it's enough to require you to enter the magic circle to prove your innocence."

Zhou Qing smiled and said, "That's quite a coincidence. Since the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall has the data, I am also confident that if the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall issues a task, Brother Fang will definitely take it up in a very short time. If Brother Fang can question me on this basis, then I can naturally question Brother Fang as well."

Fang Yuhe frowned slightly.

Jiang Renqing looked at the two young juniors with amusement and said, "Yuhe, Zhou Qing is also going to sue you. Why don't you both withdraw your lawsuits and settle the matter privately to avoid damaging the relationship? What do you two think?"

Fang Yuhe's expression was uncertain.

He had finally managed to catch Zhou Qing's weakness and could teach him a severe lesson. He was unwilling to give up just like that.

But if he does not agree to withdraw the lawsuit and settle the matter privately, he will have to go to the Qiuzhen Formation with Zhou Qingtong. At that time, his collusion with Elder Chengguang will inevitably be exposed.

"Yuhe, Zhou Qing has agreed to settle the marriage privately. Now it's your turn to express your opinion."

Elder Jiang Renqing's voice woke Fang Yuhe up.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Elder, I am willing to go with Zhou Qing to seek the true magic circle."

Even if his affairs were exposed, it would not be a big deal. No one stipulated that the eldest brother could not consult the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall about the mission situation in advance.

In fact, the Soul Realm has only been around for the past two hundred years. Before that, the senior brothers would go to the General Affairs Hall every three days to inquire about their missions in person.

It was only after the emergence of the Soul-Enriching Realm that I started going there every day to do my work.

To put it in a positive way, his behavior can be regarded as a return to tradition. At most, it will cause criticism and he will be reprimanded by the elders of the Discipline Hall.

Zhou Qing is different.

Using magic circles to influence the Soul Realm without permission may cause unpredictable and serious losses to the Soul Realm... and may even have already caused losses.

Once confirmed, Zhou Qing will definitely be punished. He will inevitably be hit by the soul whip a few times, and then his spirit stones will be deducted for several months.

This punishment was enough to suppress his arrogance and make him learn to respect his elders in the future.

Kill one thousand enemies and lose two hundred of your own.

Worth it!

Seeing Fang Yuhe didn't agree to a private settlement, Zhou Qing sighed and said, "Brother Fang, why do you have to do this? It's better to resolve a feud than to create one. There's no need to make things awkward for everyone."

Seeing his tone suddenly soften, Fang Yuhe thought he was afraid and didn't want to let him go. He immediately said, "If you make a mistake, you should accept the punishment instead of condoning it. If the formation determines that I am wrong, I am willing to accept the punishment. Zhou Qing, you keep trying to shirk responsibility. Do you have something to hide?"

Zhou Qing said, "Elder, Fang Yuhe disagrees with withdrawing the lawsuit. Does this disciple have to go to the Seeking Truth Formation to prove himself?"

Jiang Renqing said: "That's right."

Zhou Qing said, "Since that's the case, I have no objection. Elder, please take me and Fang Yuhe to the magic circle together."

Jiang Renqing said, "You two come with me."

The magic circle is in the Qiuzhen Hall not far away.

The hall was very empty, with only a complex magic circle engraved on the black stone slab in the middle.

Jiang Renqing placed a spirit stone in the groove next to the magic circle. After a buzzing sound, the magic circle began to operate.

Jiang Renqing said, "You two should follow the first-come, first-served basis. Yuhe sued Zhou Qing first, so let Zhou Qing prove himself first."

Zhou Qing nodded in agreement and stepped into the range of the magic circle.

As soon as he stepped onto the black stone slab, Zhou Qing immediately felt an invisible force enveloping his whole body.

This power does not oppress people, but instead brings them gentle comfort, making them unconsciously let down their guard.

Zhou Qing felt an impulse at this moment. No matter what others asked him, he should answer truthfully and not lie.

He knew that his mental state was affected by the formation, but he couldn't muster the energy to resist the influence of the formation.

(End of this chapter)