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 table lightly with his fingers:
"This matter is of great importance. How confident are you?"
Xuanyuan Kang said confidently:
"When the trap is activated, her formation will be nearly repaired. I will then take over and remedy the situation to ensure that the formation is completely secure."
"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'll get a few injuries, which will be a good way to curb her arrogance. Over the years, she's been relying on her high attainments in formations and has become increasingly disregardful of me. It's time to teach her a lesson."
Xuanyuan Song gave Xuanyuan Kang a meaningful look:
"Brother Kang, that's the wife you went to great lengths to get. Are you really willing to let her take such a risk?"
Xuanyuan Kang raised his lips to a cold smile, his eyes devoid of warmth.
"She's good in every way, except she's too smart and pushy. How can she be a woman? This time, repairing the clan protection formation is a lesson for her. And doesn't it also pave the way for your precious Zhao'er?"
Xuanyuan Song nodded:
"In that case, we will proceed as planned tomorrow. But remember, this must be done cleanly and efficiently, without leaving any evidence behind."
Another elder lowered his voice and said:
"Xuanyuan Yu has made great 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 goes wrong, he'll only blame himself for not being skilled enough."
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 sat at the table, frowning as he looked at a notebook, while Xuanyuan Sheng stood beside him with his head lowered.
"Father..." Xuanyuan Sheng called in a low voice.
"Didn't I tell you not to call me like that, no matter in public or behind others' backs?" Xuanyuan Kang interrupted in a deep voice.
“…Yes, Master.” Xuanyuan Sheng lowered his head, his expression somewhat gloomy.
Xuanyuan Kang sighed softly:
"Sheng'er, you must know that I absolutely cannot allow anyone to use such evidence against me, otherwise I will have no chance of becoming the next clan leader. Once this is accomplished, I will find a way to recognize you."
"I understand. Don't worry, Master." Xuanyuan Sheng's expression relaxed slightly, and he nodded obediently. Then, with a worried look on his face, he said, "...but, the Great Elder specifically emphasized that no one should be killed, but that formation is actually..."
Xuanyuan Kang snorted coldly, his expression becoming grim.
"The plan remains unchanged! Why do you think I dragged the Great Elder into this?"
Xuanyuan Sheng was stunned for a moment, and suddenly thought of something:
"You mean... you're worried that if something goes wrong with the formation, the elders will investigate and get to the bottom of it, and they might discover that the formation has been tampered with?"
"That's right!" Xuanyuan Kang narrowed his eyes. "Now none of them can stay out of this. As long as we insist that the situation is out of control, they won't have the slightest objection."
Xuanyuan Sheng suddenly realized:
"That's right, Master, your plan is brilliant!"
Xuanyuan Kang's eyes were cold:
"Just blame that woman for noticing the slightest clue and secretly investigating your identity. You absolutely cannot be allowed to stay!"
…
The scene changed again, the wind was howling, the runes at the core of the formation were shaking violently, and spiritual power was rushing around like a raging torrent.
Spider-web-like cracks appeared on the ground. Xuanyuan Yu stood in the center of the formation, her face pale. She formed seals with her hands to try to stabilize the formation, but the backlash of her 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, his eyes glancing sinisterly at Xuanyuan Yu struggling in the formation, and then lowered his voice to Xuanyuan Sheng beside him and said:
"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. "The life gate has been moved. I will go to 'remedy' it. You just need to act panicked."
After he finished speaking, he suddenly pushed Xuanyuan Sheng away, his face instantly replaced with an expression of anxiety and grief, 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 vibration of the formation core became more violent.
"Junior Brother Kang! Don't barge in!" Xuanyuan Song shouted from behind, but Xuanyuan Kang turned a deaf ear to him. Instead, he "stumbled" to the formation barrier, "frantically" slapping the invisible barrier with his hands, shouting at the top of his lungs: "Ayu! Come out quickly! The formation is about to collapse!"
His performance was incredibly convincing, veins bulging on his forehead, and even tears of "sorrow" welling up in his eyes. Seeing this, the elders all wore solemn expressions, but no one noticed the murderous intent hidden within his sleeve.
In the formation, Xuanyuan Yu suddenly raised her head, her gaze piercing through the chaotic storm of spiritual energy, looking directly at Xuanyuan Kang. Her lips moved, as if she was about to say something, but the next second—
"boom--!"
The gate of life was completely closed, and a dazzling white light burst out from the core of the formation, completely swallowing her figure.
…
The picture stopped abruptly.
Ji Xuanyuan's face was solemn, and his cold gaze swept towards Xuanyuan Kang, whose face was as pale as ashes.
The Great Elder and the others were all frightened and looked at Xuanyuan Kang and Xuanyuan Sheng, the master and disciple... or rather, father and son, with expressions 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 matter had been exposed, Xuanyuan Kang looked dejected, lowered his head and stopped talking.
Xuanyuan Yu suddenly said in a cold voice:
"Great Elder, why are you pretending to be innocent? Don't you know that the dark formation was designed to kill people? Do you think that this can cover up the fact that you colluded with this father and son to murder my master?"
"After Master was murdered, didn't you just pretend to be the cat crying over the rat, and then just plainly took the fruits of her years of research into formations for yourselves? I'm afraid you're still thankful that my 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 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, and the pressure in his voice made Xuanyuan Kang's throat sweet, and blood flowed from the corner of his lips.
"The formation you let your illegitimate son plant will cause the entire formation to completely collapse. The energy that erupts is enough to destroy half of the clan's land. I wonder how many innocent members of the clan will be harmed!"
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 bit tired:
"I originally arranged for the Xuanyuan lineage to seclude themselves from the world so that you could cultivate your character and avoid getting involved in worldly disputes. Who could have imagined 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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