"May I ask your name? Why is the Soundwave Palace so fixated on Miss Ziyan's background?"

Wu Qin would never give in so easily if the Yijing Sect was forced to summon Qing Jiu's disciples without an explanation.

The man who claimed to be from the Soundwave Palace was a very young man, dressed no differently from any other cultivator, except for a cluster of blue, wavy markings on his forehead. This was the mark of the Soundwave Palace, something no one else could imitate. However, Wu Qin was more concerned about his identity.

If the person asking the question is a highly influential figure within the Soundwave Hall, then the significance of his inquiry is immense, and the First Realm Sect would certainly not dare to evade the question, lest it create enemies for the sect. If he is merely an ordinary disciple, then Wu Qin can simply treat him as a messenger and go with the flow.

"I am Guan Qi, the eldest disciple of Feng Qinglan, the master of the Sound Wave Palace."

These words caused an uproar. Who could have imagined that Feng Qinglan's disciple was so young!

If Guan Qi hadn't actively revealed his identity, probably no one would have noticed him. His cultivation level was undetectable, and his aura was indistinguishable from everyone else's. Among cultivators, those who are so unassuming are often the ones with the highest cultivation. Because the ultimate goal of cultivation, reaching the pinnacle of perfection, is to return to one's true nature.

"So you are the esteemed disciple of Palace Master Feng. I've heard so much about you!"

Wu Qin's attitude changed slightly, but Guan Qi didn't seem to care. He nodded and cupped his hands, saying, "This matter is of great importance. I implore Sect Leader Wu to bring out Miss Zi Yan. Only after seeing her true appearance can I make a judgment and tell you the truth."

"this……"

Wu Qin appeared troubled, but in his heart he was thinking, could it be that Qing Jiu's disciple really has some extraordinary background?

"Sect Leader Wu, we are also very curious. Let's bring Miss Ziyan out as soon as possible."

"Yes, it's a rare opportunity to come here. If Miss Ziyan is exceptionally talented, we should offer our congratulations."

With everyone agreeing, Wu Qin then made a communication talisman for Qing Jiu, saying, "Let's give it a try. If they can't receive it, then I'll have to apologize to everyone."

"It's alright."

While waiting for Xiang Wan to return, they chatted about the events that had occurred in the God and Demon Continent in recent years, which was quite lively.

When Xiang Wan followed Qing Jiu into the Guiyi Hall, all sounds stopped abruptly, and all eyes were fixed on her, making her feel as if she were walking under a spotlight.

It's not that no one has seen Xiang Wan before, but looking at her now, it seems as if they don't recognize her at all.

He walked up to Wu Tan, bowed to Qing Jiu, and then stood aside.

"Is this Miss Ziyan?"

Guan Qi stepped forward, his gaze sweeping over Xiang Wan. His eyes were calm, offering no discomfort whatsoever.

However, Xiang Wan was unwilling to be stared at by a stranger for no reason. Even Feng Jiutian frowned and stood in front of Xiang Wan, blocking his gaze.

"Fellow Daoist, this is rather impolite of you to do this in public."

Xiang Wan's lips curled slightly. No matter how much Feng Jiutian denied it, his instincts couldn't lie.

Guan Qi raised his hand and looked directly at Feng Jiutian. "I am Guan Qi from the Sound Wave Palace. I am just curious about Miss Zi Yan and would like to confirm something."

"Is everything confirmed? Any questions?" Feng Jiutian's brows remained furrowed. He had a feeling that Guan Qi was not a simple person.

Is it simple? The original owner of this body fell into his hands.

Guan Qi chuckled, took a half step back, and said loudly, "Fellow Daoist Qing Jiu seems to have some special feelings for this disciple."

"Watch your words!" Feng Jiutian was somewhat annoyed.

Guan Qi laughed heartily, turned and walked to the center of the main hall. His robes fluttered without wind, and his voice, like ripples on water, reached everyone's ears. "I wonder if you have all heard the prophecy—'When a witch appears, the heavens collapse, demons run rampant, and calamity arises from within.' Immortal Kan Yun also said, 'Heaven's will cannot be defied, and demons will rise from the southwest.' Now, Miss Zi Yan has emerged from a desolate land, and it was Qing Jiu who brought her out of the Demon Abyss. If she is not a witch, then who is!"

The next sentence struck like a thunderclap, leaving everyone stunned for a long time.

Having anticipated this outcome, Xiang Wan wasn't surprised. Feng Jiutian, however, was instantly enraged. "Even if you're from the Soundwave Palace, you shouldn't speak recklessly and cause trouble for my Yijing Sect. She's my disciple; I know her character better than anyone. Guan Qi, stop talking nonsense, or don't blame me for being impolite!"

"Soundwave Palace, is there some mistake?"

“I don’t think Miss Ziyan is a witch. She even saved us back then.”

"Not necessarily, what if it is?"

"Prevention is always better than cure."

"It's hard to say. When we took Ziyan into our family, Immortal Kan Yun didn't object."

"Perhaps there's more to the story."

The crowd discussed the matter animatedly, unable to reach a decision for the time being.

Wu Tan stepped forward, waving his hand to silence the murmurs of the crowd, and said to the official flag, "This matter is of great importance. Has the Soundwave Palace made a mistake?"

As the sect leader of Yijing Sect, he was extremely unwilling to see this situation unfold. Previously, because of Qiaoyin and the others losing their cultivation, he might have allowed Ziyan to leave Yijing Sect as a gesture of apology to the other sects. Now, however, the official flag had directly labeled Ziyan a witch, which, if true, would be extremely detrimental to the sect's reputation. In any case, he didn't want this to happen in front of everyone.

"Sect Leader Wu, this concerns the life and death of everyone. How could my Soundwave Palace sit idly by and allow the witch to continue to grow stronger? If you don't believe me, try it with the Mirror of Peeping and you'll know."

The Mirror of Peeping is a treasure of the Soundwave Palace. It is said to be able to trace one's origins and know the future. If a person with profound Taoist skills holds this mirror, he can even know his past and present lives, which is similar to the Reincarnation Mirror of the Underworld.

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