The improved female villains regained their memories.

That's true. If it were Su Murong, she would probably have accepted it first, but Song Panning is not that kind of person.

"I didn't do it, and that's that. No matter what you say, I didn't do it."

Faced with repeated questioning from the inspectors, Song Panning insisted that she had not done it.

"Lin Wanjun and I are like sisters, why would I resort to such a vicious scheme to frame her?"

boom!

The inspector slammed his hand on the table, facing Song Panning, and sneered: "Miss Song, I know you are the eldest daughter of the Song family and a candidate for Goddess, but don't think that these two identities can make you disregard human ethics and morality and act arrogantly. You don't need to be so stubborn. If we didn't have solid evidence, we wouldn't arbitrarily detain a candidate for Goddess."

“Since you have evidence, then present it.” Song Panning remained calm. “Otherwise, I can also countersue your inspector for accepting bribes, detaining the goddess candidate, and delaying the goddess election.”

"Okay, since you want to see it so much, I'll show it to you."

After saying this, the inspector presented the evidence one by one, including but not limited to: Song Panning's handwritten letter inviting Lin Wanjun to go hunting, the image talisman of her transaction with a stranger, and the testimony of the man who intended to rape Lin Wanjun, etc.

In the image talisman, Song Panning met a man in the woods. Song Panning personally handed over silver and told the man about the plan of action. There were sounds and pictures, so it was basically confirmed.

After reading through everything, Song Panning looked up and stared at the inspector: "You accepted a bribe."

"Heh." The inspector laughed angrily. "Song Panning, have you lost your mind? The evidence is conclusive, yet you not only refuse to admit it, but you also try to slander me?"

“Cultivators possess great supernatural powers and are omnipotent. It’s not surprising that they can forge handwritten letters and images,” Song Panning said calmly. “When I invite Lin Wanjun out for fun, I always do it in person or by sending my maid. I would never use a handwritten letter. You can find out about this by investigating.”

"As for this video, if it was secretly recorded, how could it capture such clear sound and images? Most importantly, I was actually handing over the video to the murderer in person, which is incredibly stupid. If I really wanted to do this, I could have just had my confidant do it. Even if the truth came out, I could have claimed ignorance and said it was done by my confidant alone."

Song Panning tapped the table and said calmly and logically, "As for the others, such as confessions, they are even less convincing. I could think of these things, but you, as the inspector, did not. Instead, you kept questioning me. What else could it be but accepting a bribe?"

"Fine, fine, Song Panning, I didn't expect that with the evidence before us, you would still refuse to confess!" The inspector almost shouted angrily. "Do you believe I will submit this to a public trial and let the entire city of Shancheng interrogate you about your crimes!"

"Hehe, you can try doing that, but I bet you won't. The person who should be most afraid right now is you, because I've already figured out that you accepted bribes. You know I'm not some nobody from a small family. My family is backed by the Song family. Once I get out, I will definitely use all the resources of the Song family to thoroughly investigate this matter, and the first person to face my investigation will be you. As long as something is done, there will be traces. As long as I find any clues, you won't be able to stay alive, let alone become an inspector."

"How dare you! You dare threaten the Inspector! Do you believe I can deal with you right now!"

"Go ahead, I want to see what you can do with this evidence if I don't plead guilty."

"you!"

Just as the inspector was about to unleash a torrent of curses, the cold, dark cell door suddenly opened, and a gentle, refined male voice rang out: "Alright, you may leave now."

The inspector immediately changed his demeanor, suppressing his anger, stood up, and bowed towards the door: "Sir, you have arrived."

"Yes, well done. I'll take care of the rest."

"Yes."

The inspector withdrew, and Song Panning stared intently as the newcomer approached step by step from the doorway, sat down, and uttered the words: "It's you."

Du Wanli sat down and smiled at Song Panning:

"Ah."

"Why are you doing this?"

Song Panning isn't stupid, so she couldn't understand it.

She thought of everyone—Lin Jinxuan, the elders of the Lin family, and even Lin Wanjun herself—but she never thought of Du Wanli.

Because of interests.

It's true that Du Wanli is a follower, and it's also true that Lin Wanjun could rise to prominence if she obtained the position of goddess. However, this is time-limited. Is it really worth it to frame one's master's friend to death after only four years of wealth and glory?

What if Lin Wanjun really values ​​Song Panning?

What if Lin Wanjun denies it and goes back on her word?

What if Lin Wanjun betrays Du Wanli in order to win back Song Panning's forgiveness?

The probability is low, but it's not impossible.

If the Song family turns against her over this matter, the Lin family will also have to consider the consequences, since Lin Wanjun is not yet a true goddess.

After pondering for a moment, Song Panning asked, "Why?"

"Because this is what Heaven requires," Du Wanli said with a smile again.

"What...the Heavenly Dao?"

"Don't let others know, unless you do it in the first place. Miss Song, I have to admit that you are indeed very smart, but no matter how smart a person is, they can't be smarter than the heavens."

"...What are you trying to say?"

"You don't really think you can hide the Song family's schemes and your ancestors' methods from heaven, do you?"

Song Panning is good at scheming, winning people's hearts, and planning, but this is not her greatest strength.

Those skilled in walking leave no trace; those skilled in speaking leave no flaws in their words; those skilled in counting can calculate without chips. But the true master is nature itself.

Humans cannot surpass the heavens, because of the way of heaven.

Song Panning's pupils dilated in shock, and she tried to feign composure, but Du Wanli had already seen through her disguise with a smile: "A cunning messenger skilled in disguise, no need to hide it anymore. I know very well that ever since you heard the story of your ancestor Song Qihao from your father, you have been determined to decipher the code left by your ancestor. Of course, in the process, you have also gradually come to understand things like the Way of Heaven, the Way of Humanity, the protagonist, and the villain."

"So you know very well what your ancestors told you to do."

"That's why the position of Goddess is so important to you. You must obtain the position of Goddess so that you can access the memorials of your Song family in the temple and obtain the backup plan left to you by your ancestors. Am I right?"

"..."

Song Panning remained expressionless.

However, her trembling pupils and pale fingertips betrayed her feelings. Everything was so secretive that even her father didn't know what she was doing. After all, her father's mission was to pass on the story and ancestral teachings. She had kept it a secret from her father, but now it had been revealed by an outsider.

After a long pause, she took a deep breath and said, "Is it the Temple Master? He's gone?"

The temple's controller, besides the goddess, is an being who can directly communicate with the Heavenly Dao. He rarely appears in the world, and he is the only person Song Panning can think of.

After all, that guy is an old monster from the same era as Song Qihao, so it's hard to say how much he knows.

However, Du Wanli shook his head and even mocked, "He's just a coward who's afraid of death. What right does he have to talk about his fate?"

He raised his head, looked at Song Panning, and laughed mockingly: "You should now understand the protagonist, the villain, and even know that there is another world in our upper echelons, right? Heh, I must admit that your knowledge of so much and your skill in concealing it are indeed a hidden danger. But unfortunately, you are still one step behind, because I can directly communicate with the will of Heaven."

Song Panning looked coldly at Du Wanli: "You are the protagonist."

"Yes," Du Wanli readily admitted. "In communicating with the will of Heaven, I understood my mission, so I spared no effort to advance to the Earth Immortal realm, specifically to stop you."

"You know, that wasn't fate at all."

"I know, but that's it."

Du Wanli stood up and looked down at Song Panning.

"If someone were to replace the Way of Heaven, then that person would be the Way of Heaven itself."

Chapter 240 The True Choice of Heaven...

The main world, the secondary world.

The world with doors is called the main world, and the others are called secondary worlds.

Many years ago, Leng Lingshan discovered the secrets of the Divine Cult. He was seriously injured and ran back, tightly grasping Song Qihao's hand, saying, "Brother, our world is just a small world. Above us, there is a main world. The Divine Cult's orders are all issued by them, and behind them is humanity!"

He possessed the secret method of divination, communicated with the true will of Heaven, and saw through the biggest deception: behind the cult was the main world, not the Way of Heaven, and behind the main world was the Way of Humanity.

In the realm of immortals, one merges with the Heavenly Dao, and human will rises, becoming intertwined with the Heavenly Dao. From the very first immortal in the realm of immortals, the Heavenly Dao has long ceased to be the simple Heavenly Dao.

The distinction between Heaven and Man is blurred, and the human way is mixed with the Heavenly Way. The Heavenly Way seeks to expel the human way and those divine beings who are in harmony with Heaven, thus leading to endless conflict.

"Brother, the villains are the embodiment of the Way of Heaven! Do you understand?! The clear sky is the embodiment of the Way of Heaven, and it represents the Way of Heaven!! Brother, the Way of Heaven is to take from those who have more than enough and give to those who have less than enough; the Way of Man is to take from those who have less than enough and give to those who have more than enough. If Man wants to develop in the long term, he still has to follow the Way of Heaven!" Leng Lingshan said excitedly to Song Qihao.

He's right. The will of Heaven, as contained within it, favors the protagonist, while the true will of Heaven favors the villain. Villains act as they please, freely displaying their true selves, and are extremely talented, possessing unique gifts. Their actions are unpredictable and incomprehensible to ordinary people.

Nature and humanity have been two eternal questions since ancient times. Some say that human nature is inherently good, some say that human nature is inherently evil, and still others say that nature is inherently good but human nature is inherently evil. The debate over good and evil has lasted for many years, and what it represents is the opposition between human morality and the way of nature.

"The Heavenly Dao is no longer pure. It can only use the will of Heaven to produce villains like you in order to overthrow the rule of humanity. However, the powerful beings in the Divine Realm have already made full preparations. They have merged with the Heavenly Dao and replaced it. They are the Heavenly Dao itself."

Du Wanli looked down at Song Panning and said, "You say that's not fate, but I say it is fate. The sage is fate!"

The prison was cold and gloomy.

Song Panning looked at Du Wanli with a cold gaze, as cold as the atmosphere of a prison.

She knew clearly that what Du Wanli grasped was not the will of Heaven, but the will of man, a will of man mixed with the will of Heaven, and she reminded him of this.

What do you want?

"The Heavenly Way and the Human Way have been fighting for a long time. After so many years, a change is about to occur. Perhaps it is time for the struggle between the two to come to an end," Du Wanli said. "And you are one of the key figures in this struggle. Only when order is established can the human race survive forever. Therefore, I will never let you destroy all of this."

"I have come to realize my mission."

Heaven shows no favoritism, but always sides with the virtuous.

It never favors any side, never values ​​any side; all things in the world develop and endure in accordance with the Way of Heaven.

Humans, being the most intelligent of all beings, seek to replace and usurp the Way of Heaven.

Human beings are no longer ruled by the order of Heaven.

The powerful beings in the realm of immortals assimilate with Heaven, replace Heaven, overthrow Heaven, and rule over all people in the name of Heaven.

Enraged by the will of Heaven, they manifested as numerous villains, raising the banner of rebellion in various worlds.

Song Panning knew that Du Wanli had learned a lot. He understood the purpose of his own birth and also knew the purpose of Song Panning's birth. Such contradictions were irreconcilable. Du Wanli would firmly restrain Song Panning in order to gain a greater advantage for humanity in the subsequent struggle between heaven and man.

Of course he wouldn't kill her. If he did, divine will would manifest elsewhere, making it difficult to redefine humanity. Du Wanli, having received enlightenment about humanity through his own abilities, naturally wanted to weaken her as much as possible.

Lin Wanjun, Ling Shuxin, Lin Jinxuan, and everyone in the mountain city were focused on the battle between the goddesses. Only Du Wanli and Song Panning were fighting in a much larger arena.

The difference lies in the fact that behind Du Wanli is a team, or rather an organization, that Song Panning is unaware of. This organization is even more terrifying in the main world than Leng Lingshan has discovered. As for Song Panning, she is all alone, at least for now, she has nothing. Behind her is only the Heavenly Dao, because she is the embodiment of the will of Heaven.

Song Panning stared intently at Du Wanli: "What do you intend to do?"

Du Wanli laughed, a strange smile spreading across his handsome face: "Good question. I don't want to do anything; all I want is for you to behave. I know that as the embodiment of divine will, it will make you extraordinary, a prodigy, but it will also make you strong, wicked, shameless, and ruthless. Of course, no matter what personality or methods it bestows upon you, you are still a person, and as long as you are a person, you will live within the bounds of humanity."

"I'll give you two choices, Song Panning."

"First, bow your head, confess your guilt, and then spend the rest of your life obediently in prison amidst public condemnation. I admit you will lose your freedom, but don't worry, I won't put you in this cold and damp prison. I will lock you in a fine mansion, a prison where you won't have to worry about food or drink, and I can even satisfy your every need. As long as you stay there obediently, I will definitely not lay a hand on you."

"Secondly, you are stubborn and uneasy, firmly believing that you will have divine help and will definitely defeat me. Then you will start to fight against me. In that case, I will immediately activate my backup plan. Your family will be wiped out, and you will spend the rest of your life like a poor imprisoned puppy in this cold and damp prison, in this place where no one will ever remember you."

Looking at Du Wanli and the determination in his eyes, Song Panning understood that nothing and no one could shake his resolve to complete his mission.

Unless he is dealt with immediately, there is absolutely no chance of victory for me.

But the chance is gone.