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Chapter 151 - 145 Who Says It’s One-Sided

Chapter 151: Chapter 145 Who Says It’s One-Sided

"Sister Han!" Shi Nian exclaimed in alarm, quickly stepping forward to support Han Peirong.

With a wry smile, Han Peirong’s cultivation began to plummet speedily at this moment, regressing from the peak of the Golden Core stage all the way down to the early stage of Foundation Establishment before it finally stopped.

What was happening?

Shi Nian didn’t understand.

Lu Zhuoyan, who had arrived at the doorway unnoticed, said indifferently, "In the Cultivation World, teachers are revered. If one betrays their sect, the teacher has the right to sever the bond between master and disciple. Suffering from the backlash of the life wheel, a decline in cultivation is inevitable. Such tangible constraints tightly bind the teacher and disciple together, especially the disciple, who must not easily disobey the teacher’s orders."

Shi Nian’s gaze flickered slightly.

Lu Zhuoyan was informing her about Han Peirong’s current situation.

At the same time, he was telling her why the disciples of the Sect Leader and Bai Hua Immortal Venerable were so obedient to their words.

It wasn’t necessarily that they were willing.

It was merely that they were bound by the master-disciple tie, with no choice but to comply.

If these people were coerced into making these statements, Shi Nian didn’t want to hold it against them too much.

But this made Han Peirong’s resolution to burn her bridges all the more commendable.

"Sister Chen, Sister Sheng, please take Sister Han inside to rest for now," said Shi Nian.

Chen Mingyue and Sheng Linglong responded and supported the pale-faced Han Peirong, one on each side.

Han Peirong still wanted to say something.

Shi Nian’s eyes were gentle as she softly said, "Don’t worry, no one under the heavens can wrong me."

Han Peirong was momentarily stunned.

She didn’t know where Shi Nian’s confidence came from.

But it didn’t seem like she was just putting on a brave front?

Shi Nian touched the Lin Token with a faint smile.

The fish that needed to be caught had already shown their heads.

Now, was it time to cast the net?

Divine Martial Sect.

Ling Tian Sword Master gritted his teeth: "Sect Leader, what do you mean by this? Just based on the unilateral account of your few disciples, you want to erase Xiao Nian’s efforts?"

Sect Leader Zhang sighed, "Without the Image Stone, everyone’s words can only be seen as one-sided. Ling Tian, of course, I would trust my own disciples more than Shi Nian. Not to speak of others, but Nanfeng was personally raised by me. He has an upright character and is absolutely not someone who would lie."

Sect Leader Zhang then looked at the Envoy: "Envoy, this matter cannot be conclusively resolved after all. I believe it’s best to temporarily retract the award. We should wait for a thorough investigation and for the truth to emerge before discussing anything further."

The Envoy looked at him with a smile that was not quite a smile: "Sect Leader Zhang is quite fair and just. Shi Nian is a disciple of the Divine Martial Sect, and her receiving the award would greatly benefit your sect. Yet now, you are willing to forsake such a tremendous advantage and push the award away. Truly an eye-opener for me."

Sect Leader Zhang said in measured tones, "Envoy, as the leader of a sect, I naturally hope that my sect will get better and better. But if the honor is obtained through lies, I’d rather not have it. Over the years, I have been diligent in pushing the heavy cart of the sect forward. I carry many burdens on my shoulders. The reputation of the Divine Martial Sect for a hundred years must not be tainted under my watch. For fairness and truth, I ask that the Envoy recall the award."

Sect Leader Zhang spoke righteously, with the air of an honorable man.

Ling Tian Sword Master was so furious that he wanted to lunge at someone again, but he was firmly held back by the Fire Flame Venerable.

Regardless of everything, the Ling Tian Sword Master still wanted to charge forward.

Bai Hua Immortal Venerable spoke softly, "Ling Tian, do not be hasty. Look at the Envoy’s expression."

Expression?

What was there to see about the Envoy’s expression?

But Ling Tian Sword Master still glanced over.

With this look, he stiffened slightly in shock.

The Envoy had come to bestow honors, yet was slighted by the Sect Leader. Logically speaking, he should be somewhat angry.

However, not only was he not angry, but he also seemed quite pleased.

Sect Leader Zhang also began to feel that something was amiss. He looked at the Envoy, his expression turning somewhat doubtful and uncertain.

Had there been a flaw in his plan?

He didn’t necessarily want to nail Shi Nian to the pillar of shame; he simply wanted to be certain there was no Image Stone involved, turning the whole affair into a Rashomon.

As long as there was controversy, even if the Alliance awarded her forcibly, it wouldn’t convince everyone.

The Righteous Alliance aimed to create a model figure for resisting the Demon Clan, and he just ruined it.

Logically speaking, there shouldn’t be any problems, right?

The Envoy smiled faintly, speaking slowly, "I greatly admire Master Zhang’s persistence in seeking fairness, justice, and the truth of facts."

Master Zhang hurriedly said, "I just did what should be done."

The Envoy’s smile became more radiant, "Only, who said all this is just one side of the story?"

Master Zhang was taken aback, his heart skipped a beat.

What does that mean?

Could there be a twist?

Impossible.

No one could use an Image Stone within the Forbidden Magic Barrier at that time.

"Why not have a look at this segment of the image?"

The Envoy smiled, waving his hands, and an image appeared in the air.

In the image, Li Nanfeng’s brows were slightly furrowed, "Shi Nian, you were too impulsive in this battle."

It was a scene after the battle.

Master Zhang nodded, "Indeed impulsive, Nanfeng speaks with maturity."

The Envoy smiled, "Please continue to watch."

Master Zhang frowned, suddenly feeling an unpleasant premonition.

But Li Nanfeng was someone he had personally trained, adept at handling himself in the world. Even if he was unsatisfied with Shi Nian, he wouldn’t allow others to grasp any handle against him.

Yet not long after,

Li Nanfeng’s angry voice sounded, "...to follow my lead... yet Shi Nian grabbed all the spotlight, where does that leave the face of me, the eldest disciple... I just find you annoying, Shi Nian... Wait and see, I will certainly complain to the Master, and it will be an exaggerated complaint."

Master Zhang’s pupils suddenly constricted, disbelief flashing in his eyes.

Were these words really spoken by Li Nanfeng?

Has he gone mad?

Even if these were true, such words, can they be said in public?

Whispers began to rise from below.

The disciples of Divine Martial Sect could barely bear to look.

Is this how their Sect’s senior brother should behave?

Li Nanfeng continued to spew outrageous words, Master Zhang’s face grew darker, and if he didn’t know this was just an image, he would probably have gone up and slapped this proud disciple hard!

The image continued, and Master Zhang grew increasingly uneasy.

Li Nanfeng was still speaking to Shi Nian and others, "The Ling Tian Sword Master is treacherous and cunning, already on the path to his demise. Once my Master finds a solution, he will ensure Ling Tian has nowhere to be buried. When that time comes, none of you will escape either."

Master Zhang’s face turned utterly dark.

Such words!

Can they even be uttered?

His disciple, could he really have lost his mind?!

The Ling Tian Sword Master was no longer angry or impulsive; he was laughing heartily at Master Zhang, "Sect Leader, this is your meticulously trained disciple of upright character. He insists on having me buried without a place. Is that also your intention?"

Master Zhang’s face alternated between pale and flushed, he slowly said, "In the image, Nanfeng seems off. I suspect some magic has been used on him. These words, they definitely aren’t his true sentiments!"

Master Zhang tried hard to argue, but when he looked up, he met the Envoy’s smirk.

The Envoy said slowly, "Oh? Let’s assume he was under the effect of magic. But earlier, when Li Nanfeng testified that Shi Nian ambushed several low-level demons, he wasn’t under any magic, right? I still have images here, Master Zhang, take your time and watch."

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