Starting with the titmouse, seventy-two transformations

Chapter 116 Purpose
The room fell silent immediately after he said that.

Du Bingyan acted assertively, showing no respect for Xie Bao whatsoever.

The disciples of the Seven Clouds Sect, the Joyful Union Sect, the Five Crane Sect, and the Azure Water Sword Sect immediately looked at their respective leaders.

They had close ties with the deceased demon-slaying captains, and were naturally filled with righteous indignation.

The warrior monks of Fuhu Temple also put down their wine and meat and watched the show with indifference.

For a moment, although there was no sound in the room, the atmosphere was terrifyingly tense, as if a single spark could ignite it completely.

A dignified demon-slaying general, a noble of the imperial court, deliberately harmed his subordinates, leading to the annihilation of his entire army!

If these accusations are proven true, even if Xie Bao manages to escape punishment, his reputation will be completely ruined.

While not universally hated in the martial arts world, he was certainly notorious.

only……

The representatives of these sects had a rather strange attitude!
Liu Sheng's eyes flashed with a rainbow light as he took in the expressions of everyone around him, and a question immediately arose in his mind.

The beautiful woman in colorful clothes, the Taoist priest in "Little Red Man," and the old crane in green robes, though their expressions changed slightly, all chose to remain on the sidelines.

Apart from Abbess Jingyue, who was holding the sword hilt, the other Qi cultivators showed no sign of making a move, but instead offered their "support".

"General Xie, is what my nephew Du said true or false?"

"Did we disciples from different sects really die like this?"

"If you use your mind to refine the array flags, once the array is broken, the backlash will cause your mind to be injured at best, and your soul to be scattered on the spot at worst!"

"Those whom we send down the mountain to assist the court are all the elites of our sect. They are either true disciples or top members of the inner sect, the backbone of their respective sects."

"Lord Qingjiang, we must be given an explanation for this matter!"

……

These sect representatives spoke one after another, and although they did not take any action, they had already gained momentum.

With the support of many disciples from various sects present, the event quickly gained momentum.

This made Xie Bao and the others look lonely and isolated, as if they had become the target of everyone's criticism.

"Xie Bao, what else do you have to say?"

Du Bingyan stepped forward forcefully, her inner energy surging, the sword gleaming coldly, chilling and bone-piercing, exuding a murderous aura.

"If you want to incriminate yourself, why bother?"

Xie Bao's face flushed red, and he vehemently denied it, finally retorting:

"If what you say is true, and you were only at the True Form Realm at the time, how could you have survived?"

"I have my own secret techniques to protect my life, why should I tell you!"

Du Bingyan raised an eyebrow and continued to recount what happened that night.

These statements were all prepared in advance with Liu Sheng and were repeatedly adjusted to ensure they were flawless.

Or rather, there are no witnesses.

Finally, she exhaled her true energy, opened her storage bag, and poured out the heads of a four-horned sheep demon, more than a dozen White Lotus Sect members, weapons, armor, and other items:
"Later, we encountered these White Lotus Army soldiers. After a fierce battle, we successfully killed them, and all their heads are here."

This is a testament to her skill, and it also proves her ability without any exaggeration.

Her statement was a mixture of truth and falsehood; once the "true" part was proven, no one would question the false part anymore.

After all, the head of this four-horned goat demon is the real deal!

"Thunder-eyed White Xie? Yang Tong!"

At this moment, Lady Caiyu suddenly spoke, a look of surprise on her face:

"This person's origins are a mystery. Some say he was a human, but when he was in his true form, he lost the battle between his two minds, and his delusions took over his body, turning him into a demon and becoming the mount of his senior brother Lei Zhong."

Some say he is a demon from another land, from a distant demon kingdom…

This elder of the Hehuan Sect seemed quite familiar with the White Lotus Sect, readily quoting insider information.

"Lei Zhong, the 'Five Thunder Heavenly Venerable,' is one of the thirty-six leaders of the White Lotus Sect?"

At this moment, the monk Deyun rose, chanted a Buddhist prayer, and looked solemn:
"Lei Zhong began his Taoist practice seven years ago, and his 'Heavenly Strike and Thunder Strike Skill' is said to have come from the ancient Thunder God."

His ultimate technique, the "Five Thunder Transformation Hand," is powered by the true energy of the Five Thunders, capable of transforming weapons into treasures, even magical artifacts.

At this point, he raised his head, looked at Du Bingyan and Abbess Jingyue, and said meaningfully:

"Moreover, this man is narrow-minded, vindictive, and extremely cruel. Two years ago, Lin, the benefactor of Piaoxue Valley, offended him and his entire family was slaughtered, leaving no one alive."

Nephew Du, by killing Yang Tong, you have already incurred the wrath of Lei Zhong, a feud that will last until death.

Fortunately, righteous people are now gathered in Shanyang County. If this man comes, he will surely never return.

Convex!
Is this sheep demon really that powerful?
The mount of one of the thirty-six leaders of the White Lotus Sect?
Demons from another land?
Liu Sheng's pupils contracted slightly as he recalled the words the sheep demon had spoken before its death, and a sense of dread arose in his heart.

This is a demon through and through, but its origins are extraordinary, so the White Lotus Sect had to spread rumors to cover it up...

He rolled his eyes, glancing discreetly at the beautiful woman in colorful clothes and the withered old bald monk, before lowering his gaze and drooping his eyelids.

The two of them, working in unison, subtly diverted everyone's attention and helped Xie Bao out of the predicament.

Brilliant method!

Now that the second daughter-in-law's momentum has waned, and with the White Lotus Sect as a hostile external enemy, it is no longer appropriate to pursue Xie Bao further.

Sure enough, as soon as the old bald monk finished speaking, the "little red man" Taoist priest, who had initially been somewhat interested, sighed:

"The heretical cultists have been making frequent moves lately, causing unrest in several prefectures of Yanqing."

The reappearance of Yang Tong in Black Wind Mountain is likely also aimed at Qingyuan Cave.

In my humble opinion, expelling the White Lotus demons is of utmost urgency. Otherwise, once the ruins are opened, trouble may ensue.

This matter requires our concerted efforts.

Let's put the past behind us for now and deal with it later, shall we?

He spoke to everyone, but his gaze was fixed on Du Bingyan and Abbess Jingyue.

Clearly, the objective was very clear: to persuade the other party to make peace.

"Thank you for speaking up for justice, Daoist Master!"

Xie Bao was overjoyed, cupped his hands in greeting to Chi Xiazi, and then looked at Du Bingyan and her apprentice, saying sincerely:

"Master, Commandant Du, once the matter of the ruins is settled, you may kill or punish me as you see fit. Please... prioritize the affairs of the state!"

hypocritical!

This guy got the benefit but is still acting innocent!
Liu Sheng frowned, looked around, and seeing the expressions of the other Qi cultivators and sect representatives, he knew that the situation was beyond repair.

really--

A few breaths later, Abbess Jingyue pulled the indignant Du Bingyan behind her, chanted a Buddhist prayer, and said in a deep voice:

"Let's make a note of this matter for now. As for Lei Zhong, his whereabouts are currently unknown, and we don't know where he is."

If he were to ambush you from the shadows, I doubt many of you would be able to escape.

We must devise a plan to address this."

oh?
Judging from the second daughter-in-law's master's attitude, she was so wary of Lei Zhong...

Is he a formidable enemy?

Liu Sheng's eyes flickered, and suddenly he felt a weight in his palm. There was something in his hand, smooth to the touch.

It was their own storage bag.

He turned his head and met Du Bingyan's beautiful eyes.

She was puffed up with anger, and there was a hint of grievance in her eyes.

This woman is naturally beautiful; even when she's embarrassed, she looks stunning.

They were too naive and inexperienced; they were no match for these seasoned veterans when it came to using tricks.

Suddenly, her expression changed, and her lips moved but no sound came out, as if she were talking to someone.

A moment later, she suddenly shut her mouth and gave Liu Sheng a wink.

Liu Sheng nodded slightly, his eyes deep and unfathomable.

He never imagined that such a small matter could bring Xie Bao down.

The key objective is to force them to cede more benefits.

such as--

The number of places available for entering Qingyuan Cave.

(End of this chapter)