Chapter 52
Hearing the words of the disciple beside him, his expression changed instantly, and his eyes kept looking Dan Yao up and down.
Upon seeing this, Dan Yao knew that he had discovered the remnants of flames with demonic aura at the place where the disciple whose immortal soul had been devoured perished.
He cleared his throat and said, "Because the culprit who devoured the immortal soul is my fifth senior sister."
"Feng Yingning!"
She called out Ying Ning's name directly, and the sighs and gazes of the crowd gradually shifted to Ying Ning as she spoke.
But at the Marriage Stone, a woman of unparalleled beauty seemed unconcerned by Dan Yao's words, smiling radiantly, the Heaven-Burning Mark on her forehead growing ever more dazzling.
Dan Yao was surprised that Ying Ning didn't react at all, not even annoyed, so she decided to go all the way and continued:
"One day, I happened to witness my senior sister committing murder. She actually swallowed the immortal soul of that disciple whole, and then..."
She launched into a long speech, and when she got emotional, her voice trembled.
I don't know if I'm scared or excited.
"If you don't believe Dan Yao, you can ask Wen Chaosheng of Tianjian Cliff to do the divination." Dan Yao only mentioned Wen Chaosheng at the end because she really wasn't very confident.
Wen Chaosheng's talent for divination is well-known in the Immortal Realm. If we get his result, this matter will truly be settled.
Yesterday, Dan Yao wrote a letter to Wen Chaosheng, explaining her "discovery" because they were old acquaintances.
I hope to get his help.
Everything is ready, except for the east wind.
With the arrival of the east wind, Feng Yingning is doomed to die this time!
......
Several more disciples returned, and they each whispered a few words to their elders.
The meaning of their statements was roughly the same: they all found remnants of flames carrying the aura of the demon race at the locations where those disciples were killed and in their bodies.
"Master, Danyao has still sent a message to Wen Chaosheng."
After all, Wen Chaosheng was a rare asset, and with his testimony, Dan Yao's words would be nine-tenths true.
"Little 7, where is Wen Chaosheng?" Yingning asked in her mind.
"Wen Chaosheng didn't take Dan Yao's letter seriously. What's strange is that he's been calculating ways to break the spell these past few days."
"The solution? Is it to break the bond between me and Li Ziqing?"
"Yes, he has calculated it too many times, but there is no solution."
"In that case, why don't you give him a nice gift?" Yingning looked up and saw the girl in the pale yellow dress not far away.
Since Dan Yao wanted Wen Chaosheng to appear in this play, I will grant her wish.
However, I hope Dan Yao won't disappoint her.
*
Tianjian Cliff.
The young man, with a green headband adorning his forehead, looked rather haggard. He opened his eyes and looked at the Heavenly Secrets Compass again; the result was still...
There is no solution.
Wen Chaosheng has been staying in his room for the past few days, constantly fiddling with the Heavenly Mystery Disc, trying to find a way to break the bond between Ying Ning and Li Ziqing.
But they still couldn't find it.
Could it be that her marriage to Li Ziqing is something that no one can stop?
Thinking of this, Wen Chaosheng felt a surge of frustration. He was truly unwilling to give up like this.
He took a step, repeating the only action he had taken in the past few days, and once again turned the celestial compass.
But this time, the outcome changed!
The divination indicates that the solution lies with one person.
This person is Dan Yao!
Wen Chaosheng frowned, seemingly thinking of something, and picked up a letter he had thrown on the ground.
Many years ago, Dan Yao saved the life of Wen Chaosheng's junior brother during a sect expedition. At that time, to express his gratitude, he made a promise to her.
If Dan Yao ever needs help, he will do his best to help her.
However, Dan Yao's letter yesterday mentioned that she witnessed Feng Yingning attacking disciples of the immortal sect and devouring immortal souls.
Wen Chaosheng clutched the letter tightly until the edges of the paper were quite wrinkled.
Could it be that...
Wen Chaosheng immediately approached the vicinity of the Heavenly Secrets Disc again, dialed several places, and found that the outcome had changed drastically.
The things described in Dan Yao's letter will not only ruin Ying Ning and Li Ziqing's predestined relationship.
As the talisman representing Feng Yingning and Li Ziqing gradually moves away, his symbol is slowly drawing closer to her.
This incident is the source of the unexpected turn of events!
Wen Chaosheng reached out and picked up the talisman representing Feng Yingning, clutching it tightly in his palm. A rare look of hesitation appeared on his face, and his heart began to waver.
If... the ending revealed by the Heavenly Secrets Compass is true, then he and Aning still have a chance.
But if it's fake, then admit to it...
He closed his eyes tightly, not daring to think about it.
A strong sense of unease welled up inside me...
Even the most brilliant and powerful person in the world, Wen Chaosheng, one day, could not believe his own divination chart.
*
The matter of forging a celestial bond was halted due to Dan Yao's appearance.
Now, the elders of all the sects have gathered in the main hall of the Sword Sect to discuss Feng Yingning's matter.
"Is what Immortal Venerable Li Ziqing's junior disciple said true or not?"
"I suspect it's quite possible. Did the disciples from your sect who were killed also find flames imbued with the aura of the demon realm?"
"Yes, we found it!"
"Besides, Dan Yao and Feng Yingning are both disciples under the Immortal Venerable. Dan Yao wouldn't go so far as to frame my senior sister like this, would she?"
"However, the flames that carry the aura of the demon realm are indeed a match for Feng Yingning in the immortal realm."
"By the way, has the envoy who went to Heavenly Sword Cliff returned yet?"
"It should be soon. Hopefully, Wen Chaosheng can give us a result."
......
Yingning was surrounded by scrutinizing gazes from everyone, and every now and then, some elders would discuss her with each other when they saw her.
She looked around and saw that, apart from the smug Dan Yao, there were two other people whose eyes were practically glued to her.
One of them was Li Ziqing, who sat in the main seat of the hall.
One of them was Xi Yunliu, who was quite tall in the crowd, and his pair of bright eyes were almost glued to Ying Ning.
It's likely that Dan Yao's actions this time were largely orchestrated by him.
Xi Yunliu had long forgotten about Dan Yao, but Dan Yao found herself again because of Ying Ning and Li Ziqing's predestined relationship.
Xi Yunliu then turned the tables and pushed Dan Yao forward, ruining Li Ziqing's plans.
He was calculating in his mind that if this matter failed, today's marriage ceremony would be ruined, and even if Li Ziqing wanted to hold it again, it would give him some breathing room.
He can then devise another plan.
If it succeeds, there might not be a place for A-Ning in the Immortal Realm. Then I'll point A-Ning to the path to the Demon Realm...
Whether it succeeds or fails, it will benefit him.
At this moment, the voices of the immortals in the palace were noisy, and no one noticed Xi Yunliu's strange and burning gaze, nor could they see the smile under his veil.
At that moment, a disciple dressed in loose robes rushed in.
A talisman was sent to Elder Liu of the Sword Sect's Enforcement Hall. Elder Liu took it and immediately crushed the talisman. A youthful, ethereal voice echoed:
"What Jianzong Danyao said is true."
It was Wen Chaosheng's voice transmission talisman, and there was still a hint of unease and hesitation in his voice.
But no one noticed, because they were all captivated by the word "truth"!
"Feng Yingning, you injured my sect's disciples and devoured immortal souls. Aren't you afraid of divine retribution?!" A fierce elder from Longhu Mountain could no longer tolerate such humiliation.
He felt heartbroken at the thought of his disciple struggling and dying because his soul had left his body.
"Elder, Dan Yao said that I devoured the immortal soul, so am I supposed to accept that?" Ying Ning, dressed in a fiery red robe, spoke these words, highlighting her beautiful face.
However, his tone clearly implied denial.
"Then tell me, why does Wen Chaosheng of Tianjian Cliff say the same thing!" another disciple of the Beast Taming Sect shouted.
"What if Dan Yao and Wen Chaosheng of Tianjian Cliff are acquaintances?"
"They've been in cahoots all along, trying to pin this on me." Ying Ning confronted the Beast Taming Sect disciple directly. Seeing that she showed no sign of panic at being exposed, the disciple immediately thought that Feng Ying Ning was far too arrogant.
No, it's just that I almost formed a celestial bond with the Immortal Venerable.
Does she really think that just because she's committing evil deeds in the immortal realm, no one can stop her?!
"Immortal Venerable, this Phoenix Infant Ning City is truly outrageous! The Sword Sect must give our sect an explanation!" The Beast Taming Sect disciple addressed the person in the main seat directly.
"Immortal Venerable, our Spirit Cave will not let this go!"
"The Sword Sect should clean house. Such an immortal is an insult to the bravery of the battle against the Phoenix Clan!" These words were spoken by Elder Sun, the master of Dou Tianyang, who was defeated by Jiang Jiuruo in one blow during the sect competition.
"Elder Sun, I must ask you this: did any of your clans participate in the great battle?"
"Of course not."
"Then why are you making such sarcastic remarks? If it weren't for the heroic sacrifices of my people in the great battle, do you think you would have been able to cultivate peacefully in the Immortal Realm for so many years, Elder Sun?"
"If I remember correctly, Elder Sun's family used to stay at home all the time." Ying Ning smiled slightly.
"you...!"
Elder Sun, whose face turned red after being silenced by Ying Ning's two sentences, was already sensitive about others saying that his clan hadn't contributed much in the battle. Now that this woman had directly exposed it, he was naturally both angry and furious.
"Elder Sun, since you stayed indoors back then, it would be better for you to keep quiet now." Ying Ning added insult to injury, making Elder Sun so angry that he almost fainted.
Feng Yingning is, after all, a disciple of the Sword Sect. If the elders of other sects want to kill Feng Yingning on the spot, they will ultimately have to consider the Sword Sect's decision.
Dan Yao waited until the atmosphere had heated up enough before bowing deeply to the person in the main seat and the other elders.
"Dan Yao told all the sects in the Immortal Realm about this because she didn't want her senior sister to make the same mistake again, bringing shame to their master and the Sword Sect!"
"Our Sword Sect has always stood firm in the Immortal Realm based on righteousness. How can we ruin our century-old reputation just because of Senior Sister?"
The deeper meaning behind this is simply to remind all the elders and Li Ziqing to immediately abandon Feng Yingning, this evildoer, in order to prove the great path of the Sword Sect.
The elders of the Sword Sect remained silent.
They never expected that today's ceremony of forging a celestial bond would encounter such a major mishap. However, it was fortunate that the ceremony was not yet completed; otherwise, if Feng Yingning had become the Celestial Venerable's Daoist partner and then been exposed for such a crime, it would have been even more troublesome.
The group looked at each other, but no one could say anything.
This matter requires the Immortal Venerable's decision.
Finally, Elder Liu stepped forward: "Immortal Venerable, this Feng Yingning is your disciple."
"It depends on how you handle this and give everyone an explanation."
Inside the main hall, everyone watched Li Ziqing cautiously, knowing that he was a man of principle who distinguished right from wrong. Today, he would probably not disregard righteousness for the person who almost became his Daoist partner.
Xi Yunliu also looked at Li Ziqing with curiosity, extremely excited about what was to come.
If Li Ziqing were to let it go easily, none of the sects in the Immortal Realm would accept it.
But if they are dealt with severely, it could actually be an opportunity for them.
The person in the main seat, whose dark red robes today gave Li Ziqing a rather worldly air, looked at Ying Ning with his deep eyes before slowly speaking:
"Although there is a grudge between my disciple Feng Yingning and me, the matter is still under investigation and she is not a criminal."
"Until the matter is thoroughly investigated, detain them at Kunxian Cliff."
His words immediately displeased the elders of the immortal sects.
"What does the Immortal Venerable mean?! Does he mean to protect Feng Yingning?"
"She slaughtered so many disciples, and now the Immortal Venerable is going to take her down so easily?! My Beast Taming Sect will not accept this outcome!"
"Wuji Palace demands justice!"
"Yes, how could the Immortal Venerable disregard the facts like this?!"
......
Xi Yunliu sneered from the side; he had already guessed that this would happen.
The various sects of the Immortal Sect were now eager to tear A Ning apart alive, and it was precisely because of this that his opportunity had arrived.
As long as we take A-Ning to the Demon Realm and away from the Immortal Realm, her safety can be guaranteed.
Xi Yunliu carefully considered the matter. As long as A Ning was driven to a dead end, she would definitely follow him to the Demon Realm.
At that time, neither the Immortal Realm nor Li Ziqing were obstacles for them.
Once he returns to the Demon Realm, he can start over with Aning.
......
Seeing the celestial beings below clamoring for an explanation, Li Ziqing's handsome and proud face now showed some anger.
"I will find evidence of this matter. If my disciple really did it, the Sword Sect will definitely not protect her."
"However, if someone did it intentionally."
"Then you'll have to wait for me."
As he finished speaking, he gave Dan Yao a meaningful look, the cold glint in his eyes sending chills down her spine.
A bead of sweat appeared on Dan Yao's forehead, and she immediately knelt down:
"Please investigate, Master. Dan Yao revealed this matter for the sake of the Sword Sect and for your sake!"
The soft, weak female voice seemed to have mustered a great deal of courage to speak the truth today.
Li Ziqing stood up, took Ying Ning away, and as they passed the angry gazes of the crowd, he also sent a message to Dan Yao:
"most
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