Good heavens, the ancestor has gone to confess his love again!

Faced with what seemed like perfectly reasonable conditions, Meng Anran simply shook her head and replied calmly:

"I appreciate Lord Xiao's kind intentions."

"This imperial weapon was a gift from my husband himself, and it has extraordinary significance. There is absolutely no possibility of it being given to someone else."

She knew the other party might mean well, after all, her father had praised the Qingyun Holy Lord highly when he was alive, and even though the Qingyun Holy Land's Grand Elder had participated in the annihilation of the Jiang clan, she had never doubted Xiao Ji.

"Oh~~"

Xiao Ji was slightly disappointed, but did not continue to persuade him.

The next second, his eyes suddenly sharpened, and he abruptly turned his head to stare intently at an unremarkable black-clad cultivator huddled in a corner of the crowd below, roaring angrily:

"You little brat!"

"You previously sent a message saying that Xu Pingsheng, who was involved in the death of Elder Ye Linxiao, possessed an ancient bell-like supreme imperial weapon! How has it now become the Immortal Jade Belt?"

The messenger monk in the corner froze instantly, his face contorted with despair, inwardly wailing:

My Holy Lord!

You should at least read the message jade slip!

Your subordinate Mingming has sent you a series of messages, informing you that the Heavenly Court has ten revived supreme imperial weapons and has constructed an invincible formation, so that you must bring the entire main force of the Holy Land and never go into danger alone!

And yet you, after reading only half a message, rushed over alone in a hurry, without even glancing at the follow-up information!

Finished!

It's completely over!

The sacred land of Qingyun is in danger!

The Grand Elder just died, and this unreliable Holy Lord, not wanting to be left out, followed suit, rushing to his death as well.

At this moment.

Xu Pingsheng's light, airy voice drifted from behind: "He's not wrong. What does An Ran's Immortal Jade Belt have to do with my ancient bell?"

"I'm just curious, why did you venture into my Heavenly Court alone? Are you simply after the supreme imperial weapon in my possession, or do you want revenge for Ye Linxiao?"

Upon hearing the sound, Xiao Ji suddenly turned around.

When his gaze locked onto Xu Pingsheng, who was sitting diagonally on the high platform, his eyes instantly lit up. The stern and murderous aura from before vanished, replaced by a fervent admiration. He rushed forward, reaching out to grasp Xu Pingsheng's hand, his voice excited and eager:

"My idol, my idol!"

"Back in the Primordial Secret Realm, we were all watching to see what you could do!!"

"Tongue-kissing Bai Zhixi and Qin Jianjia, haha~~ did something that we men wanted to do but didn't dare to do~~"

"It's a pity I have to save my first kiss for my goddess, otherwise... wait, pshaw! I almost forgot, I'm the light of justice!"

Xiao Ji was suddenly startled, as if he had just remembered his identity. He abruptly withdrew his hand and forcefully shook off Xu Pingsheng's hand.

In an instant, his expression completely changed, transforming from a fanatical admirer back into a dignified and authoritative ruler, his eyes cold, his tone disdainful, as he righteously and sternly rebuked:

"Hmph! I despise men like you who philander all the time!!"

"Also, you just said you wanted to avenge Ye Linxiao, which means you admit to framing Elder Ye Linxiao of my Qingyun Holy Land in the Primordial Secret Realm, right?"

"I, the Holy Lord, have come here today to avenge the elders of my Holy Land! As for the ancient bell imperial weapon in your possession, it is merely compensation you owe to the Azure Cloud Holy Land for framing my Holy Land's higher-ups and committing heinous crimes!"

His words were delivered with force and righteous indignation, leaving everyone in the audience stunned.

Are you putting on a Sichuan face-changing performance?

"..." Xu Pingsheng's lips twitched.

no……

No, your change of expression is a bit too abrupt.

You're already a saint, and you still have your first kiss?

Who the hell would believe that!

Did you fetch water for the widow in the middle of the night for free back then?

Just pick...

Meng Anran, standing to the side, also frowned slightly, her heart filled with doubt.

When my grandfather and father were alive, they often mentioned Qingyun Saint Lord Xiao Ji, praising him for upholding the righteous path and being a rare great power among the human race who could maintain his bottom line.

But seeing him today, his shameless boasting and fickle nature are completely different from the righteous and holy master that the elders spoke of!

Despite her surprise, she stepped forward and solemnly began to explain:

"Lord Xiao, Ye Linxiao did indeed die because of my husband, but he deserved to die, and his crimes were beyond redemption!"

"The culprit who destroyed my Jiang clan, slaughtered my entire family, and falsely accused the Jiang family of treason was none other than you, the Grand Elder of the Qingyun Holy Land—Ye Linxiao!"

"He secretly colluded with the Sirius alien race, betraying intelligence about human territory, and worked from within to break through the Jiang family's protective formation. This is treason and an unforgivable crime!"

boom!

Upon hearing this shocking revelation, Xiao Ji's pupils constricted sharply, his casual expression vanished, and his demeanor instantly became extremely serious and solemn.

He stared intently at Meng Anran, and asked in a deep voice, enunciating each word clearly:

"Is what you say true? Do you have any evidence?"

"If Ye Linxiao has indeed betrayed humanity and framed loyal officials, our Qingyun Holy Land will naturally clear the Jiang clan's name, publicly apologize, and provide substantial compensation!"

"But if you have slandered the higher-ups of my Holy Land, today I, the Holy Lord, will surely seek justice for my deceased Grand Elder!"

Upon hearing this, Meng Anran turned to look at Xu Pingsheng beside her, her gaze carrying a hint of inquiry.

Xu Pingsheng simply replied with two words:

"No!"

He wasn't a photography enthusiast like Ye Linxiao; he never even thought of using the recording stone to leave evidence back in the Primordial Secret Realm.

Just as the entire venue fell into a brief silence and tensions were about to rise,

In the distant sky, a white shadow streaked through the air at breakneck speed!

It was Qin Jianjia, the sect leader of the Moon Shadow Immortal Sect.

At this moment, she had lost her former dignity and grace. Her hair was disheveled, her face was pale, her clothes were stained with blood, and she was shrouded in a deep sense of despair and death.

She held a child tightly in her arms, covered in blood and barely breathing. The child's small body was covered in wounds and was almost lifeless.

Qin Jianjia exhausted her cultivation and rushed at breakneck speed all the way, originally intending to go to the Qingyun Holy Land for help. However, she saw Xiao Ji breaking through the void and heading to Qingzhou halfway, so she followed him without hesitation.

The moment she landed, her knees buckled, and she collapsed heavily to her knees in front of Xiao Ji with a thud.

A hoarse, tearful voice, filled with endless pleading:

"Lord Xiao! I beg you!"

"Save my child! Please save him!"

Upon seeing this, Xiao Ji, who was about to launch an attack and demand accountability, suddenly changed his expression.

This child is Elder Ye's posthumous child; he absolutely cannot be harmed!

Xiao Ji dared not delay, and quickly stepped forward, carefully taking the child. His fingertips swiftly probed the child's meridians with spiritual energy, intently examining the injuries, and then soothed the child in a deep voice:

"Sect Leader Qin, do not panic! With me here, I will surely protect you and ensure this child's safety!"

As his spiritual energy probed deeper, Xiao Ji's expression grew increasingly solemn, his brows furrowed with worry. Finally, he slowly withdrew his hand, gently shook his head, and spoke with a tone full of helplessness and regret:

"I'm sorry, Sect Master Qin."

"The child's internal organs are shattered, his heart has broken, and his life force has completely dissipated. There is no way to save him. I... cannot save him."

What!

This verdict struck Qin Jianjia's heart like a thunderbolt from the heavens!

She instantly lost all strength and collapsed to the ground, her beautiful eyes instantly becoming lifeless. All her energy and spirit were completely drained, and endless despair engulfed her.

A mouthful of scalding, scarlet blood gushed out uncontrollably, staining his clothes red.

With her heart and spirit severely damaged, she had already decided to die for her husband. Her eyelids slowly drooped, her life force gradually dimmed, and she planned to die with the child in her arms.

But just as her consciousness was about to completely sink, her unfocused gaze suddenly caught sight of the casual and indifferent young man on the high platform.

In an instant, a fierce light of survival suddenly burst forth in his eyes, which were on the verge of death!

Like a drowning person grasping at the last straw, Qin Jianjia mustered her last bit of strength, scrambling forward on all fours, and knelt heavily before Xu Pingsheng once more, pleading with tears streaming down her face. Her heart-wrenching cries reverberated throughout the entire scene:

"Xu Pingsheng!"

"Save the child! Please save him!"

"This child is your...biological son!"

"Please...save our children!!"