Chapter 91: Breaking the Formation and Dragging Everyone Down
Seeing that no one objected, Huo Shi struck while the iron was hot and bowed to the elder of Yunxiao Sect and said, "May I borrow your sect's precious mirror?"
The elder of the Yunxiao Sect sighed and said compassionately: "Your disciples have suffered such misfortune during the sect competition. Our sect will certainly help you. Once you report this to the Sect Master, I will definitely cooperate with you to find out the truth."
Huo Shi cast a haughty glance at Qi Qing: "What do you think, Fellow Daoist Qi?"
Qi Qing narrowed his eyes.
This request seemed particularly tolerant and reasonable. As long as Yue Ji had a clear conscience and walked in front of the mirror, he could clear himself of suspicion.
but--
Who knows if that mirror has been tampered with?
Huo Shi was waiting for him to give in, but he saw the young man suddenly smile and said slowly: "Friend Huo, you seem to have made a mistake."
He said in a leisurely tone: "There must be at least ten people who saw your junior brother that night. Why did you only pick on my disciple? Could it be... that you want to take advantage of this incident to make a fuss?"
Huo Shi's expression changed slightly.
Qi Qing continued without looking away: "If you admit this unfounded charge today, then tomorrow it will be the turn of some other...comrades?"
He deliberately concealed the few words that came out of the secret realm, but the monks present were not fools. Who could not hear his hidden meaning?
All the monks present were shocked. Some secretly sighed that Qi Qing was so bold as to bring up the conflict in public, while others suddenly felt alarmed.
——If I sit back and watch Yue Ji being framed today, won’t I become a fish on the chopping board in the future?
Huo Shi quickly reacted and said sadly, "My junior brother went to talk to Daoist Yue alone that night. Many Daoists saw it with their own eyes! But right after that... when I found my junior brother again, he had become a cold corpse on the roadside! Daoist Yue's scent was on his clothes. If I didn't ask Daoist Yue, who else could I ask?"
"Of course you have someone else to ask."
Qi Qing interrupted him and said coldly, "Could it be that Yue Ji was the only one present that day? There were dozens of fellow Taoists present, but you didn't ask any of them. You convicted him based on a single encounter. You just follow what others say and your mind is full of conjectures!
"——As for the aura, is it something rare? How dare you use something that can be picked up by just touching it as evidence?"
The young man laughed sarcastically: "It really broadens my horizons. The young leader of a great sect can only make up stories. Is Xuantian Pavilion's case-solving so childish?"
Having said this, there was no longer any face left for Xuantian Pavilion. The faces of the Xuantian Pavilion disciples present all looked extremely bad, as if they had been pointed at and scolded.
"You! What right do you have to speak to the Young Master like that!"
"What did I say that is wrong? Please point it out to me."
Qi Qing accurately found the disciple who spoke and hooked his finger at him: "Come, tell me, is your young master not imagining things or framing others? I remember everything he said. If you don't understand what he said, do you want me to translate it for you one by one?"
The disciples of Xuantian Pavilion became the focus of attention, feeling angry and embarrassed in public, but Yue Ji's lips curled up.
I didn’t feel anything when my master scolded me before, but now I see my master scolding others for me, it’s really…
Super happy!
I really want to listen to it a few more times.
His smile was mistaken for a provocation, Huo Shi's face turned pale and he said, "Enough!"
His eyes slashed across Qi Qing's face like a venomous snake, and he gritted his teeth and said, "If you don't do anything wrong, you don't have to worry about ghosts knocking on your door! If that's the case, why are you afraid of the mirror verifying your identity?"
Qi Qing looked at him, saw the determination in his eyes, and snorted in his heart.
The young man said, "It's OK after you verify your identity."
Before Huo Shi could laugh, Qi Qing looked around and raised his voice: "But - I require everyone who saw your junior brother that night to participate."
Huo Shi's expression changed slightly, and a hint of panic flashed in his eyes.
Is this person crazy? He wants to drag everyone down with him if they disagree with him!
Seeing that he was silent, Qi Qing raised an eyebrow in surprise: "Why? I proposed a comprehensive investigation of the real culprit, why is the young leader unhappy?"
There was a burst of discussion in the audience seats.
The monks who had nothing to do with the matter were shocked to realize that if they could be convicted just by "having met" or "being touched by someone's aura", who among the people present could be immune? They couldn't guarantee that they hadn't met other people that night!
The Xuantian Pavilion disciples were eager to seek justice and said, "Young Master, this is a good idea!"
Huo Shi secretly glared at the idiot, but a burly man stood up from the audience.
He Chong shouted, "Isn't it just looking in the mirror? I'll be the first one to come!"
"Count me in, too!"
"I'm going too!"
The monks who had participated in the banquet that night responded one after another, and their attitude of watching from the sidelines suddenly changed. They all realized that if they did not clarify now, they might be implicated again in the future, and they might not be able to clear themselves.
For a big sect like Xuantian Pavilion, wouldn’t it be easy to deal with the cultivators from an ordinary sect like them?
"How dare you!" The elder of Xuantian Pavilion waved his sleeves in anger and said, "The Spiritual Mirror is the most precious treasure of Yunxiao Sect. How can you take pictures whenever you want?"
He turned to Qi Qing with a gloomy face and angrily said, "Young Sect Leader was kind enough to give you and your disciples a chance to prove yourselves, but instead of appreciating it, you are stirring up trouble. Is this how the Tiandu Sect is taught?"
Several elders of Xuantian Pavilion stood up together, looking unhappy, and seemed to want to release their pressure. Qi Qing frowned, and suddenly noticed a hint of murderous intent beside him.
He reflexively stared at Yue Ji and saw that Yue Ji had moved the sword to his left hand - this was a sign that he was ready to take action at any time.
"Master, get behind me." Yue Ji said in a low voice.
Before Qi Qing could speak, a cold voice suddenly came across the crowd:
"It is not your turn to judge how well the Tiandu Sect is educated."
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a monk in white robes walking towards them, with a solemn appearance and an imposing aura.
He walked slowly, but each step covered a distance of several feet, and in a blink of an eye he was in front of everyone.
——Shrink the distance into an inch!
The invisible pressure made the monks look sideways and open their mouths in surprise.
The Tiandu Sect actually hides a person in the Tribulation Crossing Stage!
When did this person come to participate in the sect competition? Why have they never seen him before? What is the origin of Tiandu Sect?
They didn't expect that a small sect not only had a young Spirit Transformation Stage expert like Yue Ji, but also a Tribulation Crossing Stage expert who suddenly appeared halfway through the competition - could it be that this sect was actually some hidden and powerful sect?
Some people felt fortunate that they had not offended Qi Qing before.
Little did they know that Qi Qing was as surprised as they were. He never expected that Qianyuan Sword Master would go out at this time.
Could it be that the original novel's plot went awry, allowing Long Aotian's first master to make a grand appearance to support Long Aotian?
No matter what other people felt, Qianyuan Sword Master came closer and stood beside Qi Qing with his hands behind his back, his intention to protect him was self-evident.
The elder of Xuantian Pavilion was embarrassed and could not hold back his face. He reluctantly bowed and said, "Qianyuan Sword Master, you are too kind. I just said something wrong for a moment."
Qian Yuan Jian Zun did not look at him, but asked Qi Qing softly, "Are you in trouble?"
Sure enough, she was here to support him...but why did it seem like she was here to support him?
Qi Qing was a little surprised, and said thoughtfully: "Originally there was, but..."
Qianyuan Sword Master's face became solemn, and the people of Xuantian Pavilion felt as if they were facing a great enemy, as if he was a demon concubine who could provoke a fight with just one word.
"If the Young Master of Xuantian Pavilion is willing to agree to my request, then that's fine." As he spoke, he raised an eyebrow at Huo Shi: "After all, my request is reasonable, isn't it? Young Master?"
In just a few words, the situation has turned around.
Qi Qing took the initiative and arrested Huo Shi, who was the first to propose to prove himself by looking in the mirror.
Huo Shi was frustrated and looked at the elder anxiously: "How did I embarrass him?"
The elder felt bitter, but he didn't dare to use his power to overwhelm the great Tribulation Crossing Stage Master. He could only stare at Qi Qing for a while, and finally squeezed out a word from between his teeth: "Yes, Fellow Daoist Qi is right. All the Daoists who attended the night banquet that night should verify it. But the treasure mirror is the most precious treasure of the Yunxiao Sect, and it cannot be taken out now. Please wait for a few more days, and I will give you justice."
The monks who were dragged into the water couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
How many more days is a few more days? Since it was not stated explicitly, it was a decent way to put the matter aside for the time being.
If you are sensible, you should go along with it, but some people never know.
Qi Qing pressed on, "When you say 'wait a few more days', how many days do you mean? Can you give me a definite answer?"
Huo Shi held his breath and glared angrily.
...Why is this person so annoying!
He thought he could easily succeed by exerting pressure from public opinion, but now he is in a dilemma and has been outmaneuvered.
He could see that although the Tiandu Sect was small, the people who came there were all troublemakers who would stab anyone who dared to touch them until their hands were covered in blood.
Facing several angry looks, Qi Qing smiled and said, "Although I am an idle person, I cannot guarantee that other Taoist friends are as idle as me, right?"
Huo Shi said with a wooden face, "Three days."
Qian Yuan Jian Zun nodded slightly: "Then the deadline is three days. I will wait in person to clear my sect disciple's name."
Although the occasion was not right, Qi Qing almost couldn't hold back his lips when he saw the people from Xuantian Pavilion looking deflated.
——No matter what, it feels great to have the support of a big boss!
As long as your fist is big enough, no matter how unreasonable the other party is, they have to talk human language, don’t you think so, Xuantian Pavilion?
The farce was over. Qi Qing followed Qian Yuan Jian Zun and prepared to leave. He turned around and saw Yue Ji's eyes were dark and he was still standing there motionless. He pulled him and said, "What are you doing? Go back first."
Yue Ji lowered his eyes and held his hand, and suddenly said in a voice transmission: "Master, wait for me."
He is the master's only Taoist companion. One day, he will also reach the stage of overcoming tribulations and become so strong that no one dares to challenge him. As his Taoist companion, the master no longer needs to rely on anyone.
——He still has time.
…
The farce after the competition ended in a bad mood, and the monks and Xuantian Pavilion temporarily reached an agreement.
Those who attended the banquet that night were temporarily banned from entering. Three days later, the spirit-testing mirror brought out by the Yunxiao Sect would prove their innocence.
The originally lively competition suddenly became much quieter. The schedule was postponed, the number of spectators dropped sharply, and complaints arose.
Although some people complained that Qi Qing dragged everyone into this, more accusations were directed at Xuantian Pavilion.
If we can't find out the cause within three days, we must demand an explanation from Xuantian Pavilion!
…
Xuantian Pavilion, the mountain behind the main peak.
"Look what you've done!"
The head of Xuantian Pavilion suppressed his anger and flicked his sleeves to make the mountain torrent splash everywhere, splashing water at the feet of the newcomer: "You insisted on using these little tricks. Now everyone is staring at us and making fun of us! You tell me, how will this end now!"
Huo Shi hid the sinister look in his eyes, bowed slightly and said, "Father, calm down."
He whispered, "We have to ask for the spirit-testing mirror. Yue Ji is stained with the fragrance of happiness and evil, and it will not be dissipated within a month. The others are just some idiots who are following suit... I will apologize when the time comes, what can they do?"
The head of Xuantian Pavilion was still very unhappy: "What will you do if they use tricks to get away with it again?"
Thinking of the disobedience and humiliation he suffered today, Huo Shi pinched his fingers, and his voice was filled with murderous intent: "What are you afraid of? Isn't there still Yuqing Sect?"
The Yuqing Sect was indeed experienced and had set up a killing formation in advance, which even his father, who had such high cultivation level, was wary of.
Once you enter the formation, your breath will be snatched away by the formation without anyone noticing in a moment. It is easy to replace your real body with a puppet or to forcibly search your soul for your memories.
The genius in the God Transformation Stage is nothing but a joke after all.
As long as they moved their fingers, they would keep this master and disciple here forever - as the price for angering Xuantian Pavilion.
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