nucmednet Chapter 430 The Investigation by Lingxiao Pavilion
Chapter 430 The Investigation by Lingxiao Pavilion
The scene was chaotic for most of the hour before it was barely stabilized under the strong suppression of several elders from Lingxiao Pavilion.
All the disciples that each sect could find were gathered together, and no one dared to leave without permission, awaiting interrogation by the Lingxiao Pavilion.
Led by Daoist Xingchen, the disciples of Xingchen Palace were the first to step forward for inspection.
He had already secretly instructed his disciples to keep a consistent story, saying only that they had struggled to survive in the secret realm and had encountered Senior Brother Xiao for protection. As for key information such as how many people Xiao Qiushui had killed, they claimed they didn't know or hadn't witnessed it themselves.
The Lingxiao Pavilion was responsible for the interrogation by the Second Elder and the Fourth Elder. These two Nascent Soul experts had icy expressions, their divine senses sweeping over every Star Palace disciple like knives, their questions sharp and detailed.
Where is Xiao Qiushui now?
"I don't know, they were separated when the secret realm collapsed."
"Has he ever fought with Shangguan Ling'er?"
"Absolutely not."
Why did the secret realm collapse?
"I felt the earth and sky shake violently, and the mountains collapsed and the ground cracked, but the specific cause was unknown."
"Other sects suffered heavy casualties, why are you all unscathed?"
"We were the first to gather together, and under the leadership of Senior Brother Xiao Qiushui, we will advance and retreat together!"
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The disciples of the Star Palace all spoke in unison, their expressions a mixture of fear and perfectly measured bewilderment.
Even with the experience and shrewdness of the elders of Lingxiao Pavilion, they couldn't find any flaws in their investigation.
After interrogating the Star Palace, the Lingxiao Pavilion questioned the other sects one by one.
The more they interrogated, the more shocked they became. From the fragmented descriptions of the people, they pieced together an astonishing truth: the Burial Immortal Valley was real. It was not only an ancient secret realm containing countless great opportunities, but also a vast amount of immortal herbs and spiritual medicines, as well as various kinds of demonic beasts.
Every piece of news caused the hearts of the Lingxiao Pavilion's higher-ups to bleed. These opportunities could have belonged to their genius, Shangguan Ling'er, but instead, their genius perished among them!
Ling Xiaozi has been rescued. Although he survived after taking the elixir, he was weak and barely alive.
Upon hearing these reports, he went mad, repeatedly roaring, "Investigate! Investigate thoroughly! How exactly did Ling'er die?! Who collapsed the secret realm?"
After all the sects had completed their initial interrogations, Daoist Xingchen immediately requested permission from Lingxiao Pavilion to lead the group away.
Just as Lingxiao Pavilion was about to agree, Wu Yuanshan, who had been watching intently from the side, rushed out like a wounded beast, blocking Xingchen Daoist's path and roaring with bloodshot eyes: "We can't let them go! There must be something wrong with Xingchen Palace! Nearly a thousand disciples of my Qingyuan Sect must have died at the hands of that demon Xiao Qiushui!"
There's also Shen Rugo, the one who has always hidden her identity, lurking among the crowd!
He still hadn't seen Shen Rugo. Thinking of Shen Rugo's strangeness and the girl who sold runes, he couldn't help but shout.
Xingchen Daoist remained expressionless and said coldly, "Sect Leader Wu, please have some self-respect. We also feel sorry for the disappearance of your Qingyuan Sect disciples, but without any evidence, how can you make baseless accusations?"
Could it be that they're using the name of the Ten Great Sects to bully the Star Palace because it's weak?
His voice was clear and resonant, carrying throughout the entire valley.
Other sects were already dissatisfied with the Qingyuan Sect, especially Wu Yuanshan. They had previously robbed almost all the talismans from the little girl selling them, resorting to any means necessary and harboring malicious intent, which had earned them considerable prejudice and even deep hostility. Now, seeing the Qingyuan Sect suffer heavy losses and Wu Yuanshan's outburst, many showed mocking expressions upon hearing Xingchen Daoren's words, with some even directly ridiculing him.
"The fifth of the ten great sects, with its own disciples being incompetent, blames others instead. What a joke!"
"If anyone's to blame, it should be a powerful sect. What's the point of picking a fight with an unknown little sect?"
"How ridiculous! No matter how capable those few dozen disciples from the Star Palace are, how could they possibly kill over a thousand people from the Qingyuan Sect?"
"And what about that Shen Rugo they're talking about? Is she some kind of deity?"
Clearly, he has nowhere to vent his anger and wants to take it out on a minor sect; how shameless!
One of the voices was particularly loud, booming throughout the entire Burial Immortal Valley.
It was none other than Elder Ma Hongren, the leader of Piaomiao Peak, who spoke with righteous indignation and awe-inspiring spirit.
If we were to name the happiest people at this moment, besides those from the Star Palace, it would be Ma Hongren and the people from Misty Peak.
These words pierced Wu Yuanshan's ears like steel needles. Already on the verge of collapse, he was now completely ignited, roaring, "I'll kill you all!!"
Ignoring the occasion, he suddenly unleashed a tremendous aura and struck at Xingchen Daoist with a palm!
"presumptuous!"
In the Lingxiao Pavilion camp, the hot-tempered Sixth Elder had long disliked Wu Yuanshan. He snorted coldly, and in a flash, he blocked Xingchen Daoist's path, striking out with his own palm!
"boom!"
The two terrifying forces collided violently, and the shockwaves, visible to the naked eye, swept outwards, lowering the surrounding ground by three feet!
The crowd gasped and retreated. What shocked them even more was that Wu Yuanshan was actually fighting to a standstill with the Sixth Elder of Lingxiao Pavilion!
"A Nascent Soul cultivator?!"
Wu Yuanshan had actually been hiding his true strength; he had already broken through to the Nascent Soul realm?
"No wonder he doesn't even put Lingxiao Pavilion in his eyes, what is he planning to do?"
Just then, a strange shout rang out, startling everyone present.
The voice belonged to none other than Qinghe Daoren, who was deliberately shouting in a high-pitched voice while mingling in the crowd.
As expected, upon hearing this, Ling Xiaozhi and the others' eyes changed drastically, turning into sharp glints: "Wu Yuanshan, do you dare to be an enemy of my Lingxiao Pavilion?"
Although he was seriously injured, his remaining strength was still evident.
The Third Elder of Lingxiao Pavilion, who was in the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, turned cold and took a step forward, causing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to solidify. He was about to suppress Wu Yuanshan.
"Wait! Third Elder, show mercy!"
Just then, an anxious voice rang out. A white figure rushed over and stood in front of Wu Yuanshan.
It was none other than Shi Potian.
He had been searching for Wu Xuemei for a long time without success, and was extremely anxious.
At this moment, the most important thing in his heart is to find Wu Xuemei, the girl who haunts his dreams.
He bowed to the Third Elder and Ling Xiaozhi and said, "Master, Third Elder, Sect Leader Wu is overwhelmed with grief, please calm down!" Then, he turned to Wu Yuanshan and asked urgently, "Sect Leader Wu, please check Junior Sister Wu Xuemei's soul tablet. Is it intact? Where is she now?"
This question was like a wake-up call, instantly sobering up the crazed Wu Yuanshan.
Yes, Wu Xuemei is still alive, and Qingyuanzong still has hope. We must not lose sight of the bigger picture for the sake of small gains!
He immediately suppressed his aura and bowed deeply to everyone in Lingxiao Pavilion. "Sect Leader Lingxiao, esteemed elders, I was so agitated by the great calamity that my sect suffered, and I have offended you in many ways. Please forgive me!"
"My youngest apprentice, Wu Xuemei's, spirit tablet is intact; she must still be alive!"
Shi Potian was overjoyed upon hearing this: "Great! Junior Sister Xuemei must have fallen somewhere far away. Let's find her quickly!"
The expressions of everyone in Lingxiao Pavilion immediately improved.
Shi Potian has feelings for Wu Xuemei, and Wu Xuemei's talent is astonishing, no less than that of the deceased Shangguan Ling'er. If this opportunity can be used to recruit Wu Xuemei into Lingxiao Pavilion and have her become Shi Potian's Daoist partner, it will not only make up for the loss of Shangguan Ling'er, but also enhance the future strength of the sect.
Wu Xuemei was determined to win Lingxiao Pavilion.
"In that case, quickly send men to search the surrounding area thoroughly for Wu Xuemei's whereabouts!"
Ling Xiaozi suppressed his injuries and gave the order.