Chapter 696: Verdict
The image on the light screen gradually became clear, revealing a dim secret room.
The flickering candlelight reflected the shadowy figures on the wall. Xuanyuan Kang, Xuanyuan Sheng, Xuanyuan Song and three other elders were sitting around a stone table.
Xuanyuan Sheng spoke first:
"Master, I have already set a trap in the Xun position of the clan protection formation. As long as Master's wife activates the formation and enters the final stage tomorrow, it will definitely cause spiritual power disorder."
"Well done." Xuanyuan Kang nodded with satisfaction.
Xuanyuansong tapped the tabletop lightly with his fingers:
"This matter is very serious. How sure are you?"
Xuanyuan Kang said confidently:
"When the trap is activated, her formation will be almost repaired. I will then take over and remedy the situation to ensure that the formation is foolproof."
"That's good." Xuanyuan Song nodded, "You must be careful and don't let anyone get killed."
Xuanyuan Kang waved his hand disapprovingly:
"Don't worry, at most she will get hurt a little, which will be a good way to curb her arrogance. Over the years, she has relied on her high attainments in formations and has become increasingly indifferent to me. It's time to teach her a lesson."
Xuanyuan Song looked at Xuanyuan Kang meaningfully:
"Brother Kang, that's the wife you tried so hard to get. Are you really willing to let her take risks?"
Xuanyuan Kang raised his lips to a cold smile, with no warmth in his eyes:
"She's good in every way, except that she's too smart and always wants to be strong. How can she be a woman? This time, repairing the clan protection formation is a warning to her. Isn't it just paving the way for your baby Zhao'er?"
Xuanyuan Song nodded:
"In that case, we will proceed as planned tomorrow. But remember, this must be done cleanly and neatly, without leaving any handle behind."
Another elder lowered his voice and said:
"Xuanyuan Yu has made a lot of contributions to the clan over the years. If she really had an accident, it would probably arouse suspicion from many people."
Xuanyuan Kang sneered:
"Without evidence, what are they suspecting? Besides, with A-Yu's personality, if something really happens, he will only blame himself for not being good enough in his skills."
Everyone smiled at each other, and their expressions looked particularly ferocious in the flickering candlelight.
…
The scene changed and there were only two people left in the secret room.
Xuanyuan Kang was sitting at the table, frowning as he looked at a notebook, while Xuanyuan Sheng was standing beside him with his head bowed.
"Father..." Xuanyuan Sheng called in a low voice.
"Didn't I tell you not to call me like that in public or in private?" Xuanyuan Kang interrupted in a deep voice.
“…Yes, Master.” Xuanyuan Sheng lowered his head, looking a little gloomy.
Xuanyuan Kang sighed softly:
"Sheng'er, you have to know that I can never let anyone catch me like this, otherwise I will have no chance to be the next clan leader. I will find a way to recognize you after I succeed."
"I understand. Don't worry, Master." Xuanyuan Sheng looked slightly relieved and nodded obediently. He then said with a worried look on his face, "...but the Great Elder specifically emphasized that no one should be killed, but that formation is actually..."
Xuanyuan Kang snorted coldly, his expression turned grim:
"The plan remains unchanged! Why do you think I want to drag the Great Elder into this?"
Xuanyuan Sheng was stunned for a moment, and suddenly thought of something:
"You mean... you're afraid that if something goes wrong with the formation, the elders will investigate the cause and get to the bottom of it, and they might find that the formation has been modified?"
"That's right!" Xuanyuan Kang narrowed his eyes. "Now they can't stay out of this. As long as we insist that the situation is out of control, they will not have any objection."
Xuanyuan Sheng suddenly realized:
"That's right, Master, you are very smart!"
Xuanyuan Kang's eyes were cold:
"I can only blame that woman for noticing the slightest clue and secretly investigating your identity. You can't stay here!"
…
The scene changed again, the wind was howling, the runes at the core of the formation were shaking violently, and spiritual energy was rushing everywhere like a raging torrent.
Spider-web-like cracks appeared on the ground. Xuanyuan Yu stood in the center of the formation with a pale face. She formed seals with her hands to try to stabilize the formation, but the backlash of spiritual power had caused blood to seep from the corners of her mouth.
"Master!" Xuanyuan Yu's exclamation came from a distance, but was drowned out by the violent spiritual power.
Xuanyuan Kang stood at the edge of the crowd, glanced sinisterly at Xuanyuan Yu who was struggling in the formation, then lowered his voice and said to Xuanyuan Sheng beside him:
"You stay here and don't act rashly."
Xuanyuan Sheng clenched his fists and whispered:
"Master, the Great Elder and the others are watching, what if..."
"Nothing will happen." Xuanyuan Kang sneered, and a talisman slipped out from his sleeve quietly, "The life gate has been moved, I will go to 'remedy' it, you just need to act panicked."
After he finished speaking, he pushed Xuanyuan Sheng away, his face instantly replaced with an anxious and sad expression, and he shouted loudly:
"Ayu! Hold on! I'm coming to help you!"
Before he finished speaking, he had already rushed to the edge of the formation, but in an unnoticed corner he flicked his fingertips and the talisman silently sank into the earth veins.
The flow of spiritual energy in the life gate suddenly stagnated, and the core of the formation vibrated more violently.
“Junior Brother Kang! Don’t barge in rashly!” Xuanyuan Song shouted from behind, but Xuanyuan Kang turned a deaf ear to him. Instead, he “stumbled” to the barrier of the formation, and “desperately” slapped the invisible barrier with both hands, shouting at the top of his lungs: “Ayu! Come out quickly! The formation is about to collapse!”
His performance was extremely realistic, veins popped out on his forehead, and tears of "sorrow" even appeared in his eyes. Seeing this, several elders looked solemn, but no one noticed the murderous intent hidden in his sleeves.
In the formation, Xuanyuan Yu suddenly raised her head, her eyes piercing through the chaotic spiritual storm, and looked straight at Xuanyuan Kang. Her lips moved, as if she was about to say something, but the next second -
"boom--!"
The gate of life closed completely, and a dazzling white light burst out from the core of the formation, completely engulfing her figure.
…
The picture stopped abruptly.
Ji Xuanyuan's face was solemn and his cold eyes swept towards Xuanyuan Kang, whose face was as pale as ashes.
The Great Elder and the others were also frightened and looked at Xuanyuan Kang and Xuanyuan Sheng, the master and disciple... or rather, father and son, with an expression of disbelief.
"Third Elder...it turns out that you were the one who planned Xuanyuan Yu's death. You wanted to kill her from the very beginning!" Xuanyuan Song gritted his teeth.
Seeing that the truth had been exposed, Xuanyuan Kang looked dejected, lowered his head and stopped talking.
Xuanyuan Yu suddenly said in a cold voice:
"Why are you pretending to be innocent, Great Elder? Just because you don't know that the dark formation is designed to kill people, do you think that this can cover up the fact that you colluded with this pair of bastards to murder my master?"
"After Master was murdered, didn't you just pretend to be the cat crying over the rat, and then took the results of her years of research on formations for yourself with peace of mind? I'm afraid you are still feeling lucky that Master is gone, and no one will expose you!"
"You..." Xuanyuan Song's old face turned red and white, and he was about to speak in anger.
Ji Xuanyuan suddenly raised his hand, and the starlight in the space suddenly turned into chains, entangled and bound several elders including Xuanyuan Sheng, making them unable to move.
Everyone was silent.
Ji Xuanyuan glanced at the few people coldly, and spoke in a low voice with a sigh:
"Xuanyuan Yu knew that she was being plotted against, but she still risked her life to repair the formation. Otherwise, she could have escaped unscathed!"
Everyone in the Xuanyuan clan was shocked.
Xuanyuan Kang raised his head suddenly, muttering with a dull expression:
"Impossible... If she could get away, why would she..."
"Because of the stupid things you did!" Ji Xuanyuan's voice suddenly rose. The pressure in his voice made Xuanyuan Kang feel sweet in his throat, and blood flowed from the corners of his lips.
"The formation you asked your illegitimate son to plant will cause the formation to completely collapse. The energy that erupts is enough to destroy half of the clan's land. I don't know how many innocent people will be hurt!"
Xuanyuan Kang suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and fell to the ground, gasping for breath.
"Master Taizu... spare my life..."
Ji Xuanyuan didn't want to look at him. He closed his eyes and sighed deeply, his voice sounding a little tired:
"I originally arranged for the Xuanyuan lineage to retreat from the world so that you could cultivate your character and not get involved in worldly disputes. Who could have known that you would become so complacent..."
The whole place was silent. All the Xuanyuan clan members lowered their heads, and several elders did not even dare to breathe, waiting for the verdict of Lord Taizu.
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