Seemingly surprised that Rong Yu would arrive so quickly, Yan Zhihe showed a barely perceptible moment of astonishment before stepping forward and asking, "Does the young sect leader know this person?"

With a single sentence, he gained the upper hand. Now the two sides are clearly hostile. Geng Qi is an outsider. If he answers that he recognizes the person, then that person is most likely brought in by Rong Yu. He stayed at Yan Dan Sect under the pretext of discussion, but he also brought other people in, which means he has ulterior motives. If he answers that he does not recognize the person, then this person is causing trouble at Yan Dan Sect, and Rong Yu has no grounds to protect him!

Rong Yu remained silent, while Yan Zhihe said, "Young Sect Master, this is an internal matter of our sect. Please do not interfere."

After a brief standoff, a sound came from the cave below. People released from the stone gate crossed the mountain of rocks and began attacking the disciples of Yandan Sect. Geng Qi raised an eyebrow with interest. These people couldn't distinguish friend from foe.

Rong Yu ignored the commotion below, stepped forward to shield the person behind him, and said to Yan Zhihe, "This junior only seeks the truth."

"What truth?"

"Your elder has never heard of anyone who has a soul but no spirit, as previously mentioned."

"..."

Yan Zhihe's face darkened suddenly. His subconscious defense when he was questioned had now become irrefutable evidence.

The cave collapsed, sealing off the entrance. The disciples of Yan Dan Sect could not escape and could only fight the group of living dead. Geng Qi watched from above and added fuel to the fire, saying, "These people are much stronger than the ones we encountered in Ge Feng Town."

The bodies in Gefeng Town were lured there to be disposed of, but these experimental subjects, it's unknown where they came from!

Geng Qi stared intently, then his expression suddenly changed slightly.

Something's not right!

The two sides below were in complete chaos. Although they were fighting, the undead, who were shrouded in black energy, did not kill them. Someone was controlling them!

The gaze shifted, and the person meditating in the cave suddenly opened his eyes. Yang Tianhui channeled his spiritual power and flew into the air, standing shoulder to shoulder with Yan Zhihe. He pointed at the person behind Rong Yu and said, "Demon, you killed three elders of my sect and led my sect disciples astray. I swear I will not be human if I do not avenge this!"

"..."

"..."

He didn't speak with much righteous indignation, but it made the eyes of the Yan Dan Sect members light up, and Rong Yu's face suddenly darkened.

Geng Qi couldn't help but glare at him.

I've seen shameless people, but I've never seen anyone this shameless!

He said with a deep gaze, "Elder, you should take a good look. This is someone from your Yan Dan Sect!"

Yang Tianhui said, "You fiend, how could the people of my Yan Dan Sect attack my disciples without cause? It must be something you did that caused them to go mad and lose their minds!"

Is this a deliberate attempt to pin the blame on him?

Geng Qi laughed in anger: "You call me a demon? Do you have any proof?"

"Since you do not acknowledge it..." Yang Tianhui said with a strange smile, "I observe that your cultivation is quite remarkable. May I ask which school you studied under, what your name is, and why you are here? If it is verified that you are not from the Demon Realm, I, Yang, will personally come to apologize."

"..."

The smile that had been playing on Geng Qi's lips gradually faded.

We were too careless!

Yang Tianhui's accusation was not deliberate. There are many independent cultivators on the Xuanling Continent, but without guidance, very few can reach the pinnacle of cultivation. Those with real strength are known to the world, whether they live in seclusion or engage in worldly affairs. Back in Gefeng Town, Yang Tianhui knew that he was unaffiliated with any sect or faction. If he continued to hide his strength, he could still get away with it. However, when he was trapped in the killing formation in the Bone Rock Cave, he was forced to use a move to escape, which aroused the suspicion of this man.

Regardless of whether he is truly from the Demon Realm or not, the Yan Dan Sect will keep him in the sect under the pretext of verifying his identity. At that time, he will be like a fish on a chopping board, at the mercy of others!

A cold glint flashed in his eyes, but his vision was suddenly blocked as a broad figure stood in front of him.

Yan Zhihe's expression, which had just relaxed, turned serious again. He looked at the person opposite him and said, "Does the young sect leader really want to make trouble for my Yan Dan Sect?"

Rong Yu reiterated his previous statement: "This junior is only seeking the truth."

He wasn't stupid, and Yang Tianhui's words weren't meant for him. Whether the people in the cave were possessed by demonic possession or were soulless could be determined with a simple test. Their accusations were an explanation they would have to give to other sects later.

The young sect leader of Tianzhi Sect got into trouble at Yandan Sect, and they need a reason to convince Tianzhi Sect and clear themselves of any involvement.

Whether Rong Yu compromises or not today, he cannot leave Yandan Gate safely!

Seeing that he insisted on questioning, Yan Zhihe curled his lips almost imperceptibly: "So, Young Sect Master is determined to join forces with this demon?"

There's no point in arguing when someone is trying to frame you.

Rong Yu asked, "For what reason?"

Yan Zhihe paused slightly, realizing that he was asking about the purpose of extracting the soul. After a moment of silence, he said, "Young Sect Master, in your opinion, who is more powerful: someone with a soul but no spirit, or someone with both a soul and a spirit?"

"How can this be compared?" Knowing what he wanted to say, Geng Qi peeked out from behind Rong Yu's shoulder and said, "It has a soul but no spirit, like a walking corpse, without any independent consciousness and relying entirely on others to drive it. If we were to fight, it would be like me hitting you with a wooden stick while you are empty-handed. Who do you think is stronger?"

A person with a soul but no spirit is like that wooden stick, a weapon held in someone's hand!

This is two people against one, so of course, the one with more people is stronger.

Yan Zhihe's face turned ashen from being shut down by Rong Yu's words. Just as he was about to speak, Rong Yu said, "Manipulated puppets, what do you intend to do with them? Harm your fellow disciples?"

"No, we have absolutely no such intention." Yang Tianhui suddenly stepped forward and said solemnly, "The Yan Dan Sect created these human puppets not for their own selfish desires, but to resist the Demon Realm!"

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