"You audacious madman!"
As expected, upon hearing this, Qiu Hanmo's previously composed expression instantly crumbled, turning into one of extreme rage. The powerful spiritual energy around him surged uncontrollably, and his hair and beard stood on end. "Do you know what you're saying? How dare you slander my Medicine King Valley like this?"
A terrifying pressure, like a mountain, pressed down on Shen Yunhao within the formation! Although it was weakened by most of the formation's light barrier, it still made Shen Yunhao gasp for breath!
However, facing Qiu Hanmo's volcanic rage and overwhelming pressure, Shen Yunhao seemed completely oblivious, merely adjusting his breathing slightly, his tone remaining calm:
"Elder Qiu, please calm down. I just feel that what you said is very inappropriate."
He first looked at the high-ranking officials and said loudly, "First of all, I have never used any means to coerce or control my sister. If she wants to leave, she can leave at any time. If she really wants to kill me..." Shen Yunhao paused, glanced at the sullen Mo Yan beside him, "With her strength, it's just a matter of a thought. Why go to such lengths?"
"Even if we take a step back and assume that she was completely corrupted by the evil spirit's blood energy, lost her mind, and went so crazy as to want to take revenge on me, she wouldn't need to use herself as bait at all. Not to mention that after framing me, she would just stay in Wanren City and wait to be suppressed by the sect's protective formation... This whole thing is completely illogical from beginning to end!"
Before Qiu Hanmo could refute, Shen Yunhao changed the subject and threw out an even more shocking piece of information: "The reason why I am so sure that the demonic vines below that were causing harm were deliberately set up is because I know... that I am not the only one in the world who 'possesses' the power of the demonic vines!"
"What?!"
"There's a second demonic vine?!"
Upon hearing this, the expressions of all the high-ranking members of the righteous path suddenly became extremely serious!
If there is indeed a second Dark Abyss Vine operating in the shadows, and it can be manipulated to frame others, then the implications and potential harm it may cause will be immeasurable!
Even Ouyang Jingfeng's gaze instantly sharpened like a sword.
Unexpectedly, Mo Yan, who was standing to the side, widened her eyes suddenly, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, and angrily retorted, "Hey! What nonsense are you spouting?! What do you mean by 'possessing' the Demon Vine?! You brat, don't go too far! I only agreed to help you temporarily, how did it become your property?! You..."
"Mmm...mmm..."
Before she could finish speaking, Shen Yunhao covered her mouth again, leaving her only able to whimper in dissatisfaction...
Seeing Mo Yan's reaction, everyone became even more convinced of Shen Yunhao's statement that he "possesses the Demon Vine".
Ouyang Jingfeng frowned and asked in a deep voice, "Shen Yunhao, do you mean... there are other Dark Abyss Demon Vines in this world?"
Shen Yunhao released the still struggling Mo Yan and respectfully replied, "Reporting to the Pavilion Master, I am not sure if there are any other complete demonic vines. However, as I said before, the vines below that serve as 'evidence' did indeed originate from my sister, but they were refined into powerful magical artifacts that are no longer under my sister's control by someone using special methods!"
When Shen Yunhao said he was taking something off, he wasn't referring to the spiritual vines that appeared during the battle, but rather a part of the demonic vine itself! A real limb containing primordial power!
Ouyang Jingfeng's gaze sharpened, and he nodded: "If what you say is true, someone has already obtained and refined the remnants of the demonic vine... then who do you think is secretly plotting to frame you using this method?"
Shen Yunhao's gaze slowly swept over the powerful figures, finally settling on Qiu Hanmo, whose expression remained grim.
He spoke slowly, his voice clear: "As everyone knows, my younger sister was a disciple of Medicine King Valley hundreds of years ago. As her sect... Medicine King Valley absolutely had the ability and the opportunity to preserve and study some of her remains when she was young and weak! I wonder... if what I'm saying is correct, Elder Qiu!"
"Nonsense! Ridiculous lies!" Qiu Hanmo, already on the verge of exploding, was now like a powder keg that had been lit, trembling with rage. "You brat! What is your purpose in slandering the innocence of Medicine King Valley like this!"
The Thousand Crane Daoist standing to the side was also somewhat surprised. He did not expect that Shen Yunhao would not point the finger at him immediately, but instead pointed the finger at Medicine King Valley.
He was quite pleased with this and immediately stepped forward, sneering, "Fellow Daoists, you've all seen it, haven't you? This boy has completely gone mad! Unable to defend himself, he's started acting like a mad dog, wildly accusing and slinging mud everywhere! If this continues, it will only cause panic and suspicion among the various sects of our righteous path! In my humble opinion, it would be better to execute this boy and the demonic vine on the spot as a warning to others!"
Before Shen Yunhao could even refute her, Nie Qingshuang immediately snorted coldly, stepped forward, and swept her icy gaze over Qianhe Daoren and Qiu Hanmo:
"The innocent will remain innocent, and the guilty will remain guilty! If you have no guilty conscience and a clear conscience, what is there to fear from outsiders who smear you? Elder Qiu... your reaction seems a bit too hasty."
"Nie Qingshuang!" Qiu Hanmo glared angrily. "Don't think that Medicine King Valley is easy to bully! Your Guanghan Palace disciples are entangled with the Demon Vine, and now you're openly protecting it. You're all birds of a feather! How dare you spout such nonsense here!"
Even Murong Xi, who was watching the scene unfold, couldn't stand it anymore. Her pretty face turned cold, and she stepped forward: "Elder Qiu, please watch your words! That boy only raised a suspicion and a possibility, and did not say that your Medicine King Valley definitely possessed the remains of the Demon Vine. Your anger and direct personal attacks and slander against my Guanghan Palace are a bit... excessive, aren't they?"
"You're allowed to slander my Medicine King Valley, but I'm not allowed to speak the truth? The Moon Palace is truly noble and virtuous..."
As the tension between the two sides escalated, almost turning from a debate into a sect confrontation, Ouyang Jingfeng finally lost his temper and unleashed a furious shout. His voice was like a booming bell, containing a powerful sword intent that resounded through the sky:
"Enough!"
An overwhelming pressure instantly enveloped the entire area, causing both sides in the argument to pause. Although they still glared at each other angrily, they finally shut their mouths for the time being.
Ouyang Jingfeng remained silent for a moment, then frowned and looked at Shen Yunhao in the formation. "Shen Yunhao, your actions do indeed have the appearance of sowing discord and stirring up trouble! Without substantial evidence, it is impossible for me to believe your one-sided story in accusing a major righteous sect based solely on speculation!"
After Ouyang Jingfeng's reminder, everyone immediately came to their senses.
Shen Yunhao was indeed suspected of shifting the blame, almost causing Medicine King Valley and Guanghan Palace to fight each other first.
However, Shen Yunhao did not seem to be in a hurry. He clasped his hands and bowed, his attitude sincere: "This junior was presumptuous and his words were inappropriate. Please forgive me, Pavilion Master Ouyang!"
Ouyang Jingfeng's expression softened slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "What else do you have to say? If there is no other solid evidence, I can only imprison the two of you in the Sword Pavilion Heavenly Prison for now, and make a decision after our sect's higher-ups and fellow Daoists have discussed the matter!"
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