"Liu Yu, do you still remember what path you cultivate?"
The elder's pressing questioning plunged the room into silence.
Cang Liuyu spoke slowly, "Of course."
“She was poisoned by the Blood Vine. I watched over her to prevent her from hindering the progress of others’ trials. This is for the public good.”
He turned around and looked at Shen Zhiyi.
"She helped me break through my realm, using her own dream to draw my sword energy back at me and deflect the tribulation lightning. She was kind to me."
"This is for personal use."
"I'm just giving her a few Illusionary Spirit Pearls, what's wrong with that?" He parted his thin lips slightly, his voice deep and cold.
"I still feel it's not enough."
The elder opened his lips, but couldn't utter a rebuttal.
After he said this, Shen Zhiyi was not only blameless, but also meritorious to the Sword Sect and all living beings.
Everyone was relieved.
Only Su Nianyin felt indignant.
It's clearly a matter of favoritism, but they insist on making it sound righteous and awe-inspiring.
Cang Liuyu was willing to explain to her why she didn't protect him in her past life.
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became.
Unafraid, she suddenly spoke, pointing at Luo Yunyi, "And what about her?"
"As far as I know, the Illusionary Spirit Pearls she possesses were all stolen from Fellow Daoist Sikong Bing of the Talisman Sect!"
"She suffered such serious injuries, who knows if it's retribution?"
If anyone from the Hehuan Sect is dragged into this mess, Shen Zhiyi's reputation will be ruined too!
Cang Liuyu wants to protect her, but he also needs to see if he can silence the gossip!
Elder Fu immediately inquired of Sikong Bing, "Is this true?"
Sikong Bing paused for a moment.
He declared loudly, "I did it voluntarily."
"She shielded me from the demon's attack, so I gave her the talisman I had on me for protection. Because she was seriously injured and unable to participate in the trial, I gave her the Illusionary Spirit Pearl as compensation."
Is there a problem with doing this?
Elder Fu Zong nodded, "This action is indeed in accordance with morality."
Su Nianyin was so angry that she almost vomited blood.
Have these two all gone mad?
Luo Yunyi was slightly taken aback.
Cang Liuyu's gaze fell on the jade pendant hanging from Su Nianyin's waist, his dark eyes narrowing slightly.
The Sword Sect elder said, "Since everyone has no objection to the ranking, then..."
"I have an objection," Shen Zhiyi suddenly said loudly.
Su Nianyin was originally immersed in the joy of her upcoming entry into the sect, but upon hearing these words, her heart suddenly skipped a beat.
Looking at Luo Yunyi, who was still coughing up blood, Shen Zhiyi was both angry and worried. She said, "My senior sister's injuries were not caused by a demon beast, but by one of the fellow Daoists present who ambushed her and almost killed her."
"That person also stole her Illusionary Spirit Orb."
"How can this ranking be convincing if the real culprit isn't found?"
One stone stirs up a thousand waves.
Everyone was astonished.
"What? He was actually injured in a fight?"
"Killing is forbidden in the secret realm. Look at how badly Luo Yunyi is injured. If Cang Liuyu hadn't protected her heart meridian, she probably wouldn't have made it this far!"
"Who is so ruthless as to harm their own fellow disciples!"
Su Nianyin swallowed nervously, her palms sweating as she clenched her fists.
"Did you see who injured you?" the Sword Sect elder asked Luo Yunyi.
Luo Yunyi shook her head, her face pale.
Su Nianyin breathed a sigh of relief.
Before she could relax for even half a second, she heard a deep, cold male voice.
"I have a way."
Su Nianyin suddenly looked up at Cang Liuyu.
The tall, imposing man glanced at her indifferently and said, "The Path of Ruthlessness has the Reversal Sword Technique, which can examine the injuries on Luo Yunyi's body to determine the origin of the technique or the magical artifact used."
Su Nianyin's face turned deathly pale instantly.
Even his fingertips trembled.
How could she forget... Cangliu Yu really does have such abilities!
She took a deep breath, clenched her fist, forced a concerned smile, and said, "But I've heard that this Rewinding Sword Technique is extremely demanding."
"Senior Brother Cang has just broken through to the next realm, and his cultivation is unstable. If he forcibly uses the Reversal Sword Technique, he may suffer a backlash that could damage his heart meridian."
The elders of the Sword Sect immediately became worried.
"Yes, Liu Yu."
"You have already helped the Hehuan Sect by transferring sword energy. If you use this Reversal Sword Technique now, you will definitely be injured!"
The other sect elders echoed in unison, "That's right."
"In our opinion, since Luo Yunyi is not in any danger and the Hehuan Sect's ranking is worse than ever before, we should just drop this matter."
"In the secret realm, everyone relies on their own abilities."
"Since the outcome is already decided, why dwell on it?"
They were all afraid of being found out to be disciples of their own sect.
That would be a huge loss of face.
Cang Liuyu said coldly, "If I were to risk damaging my cultivation and cause you to be wronged and injured, what would be the point of my efforts to improve my cultivation?"
The people and things she cares about.
He will protect her.
Upon hearing this, the elders were speechless.
The Sword Sect elder stroked his beard and said solemnly, "Liu Yu is right."
"The ruthless path is for the sake of all living beings; it is our duty to uphold justice and safeguard fairness."
"This matter cannot be let off lightly."
Su Nianyin was both afraid and resentful.
He stared intently at Cang Liuyu, wishing he could bore a hole through him with his gaze!
He is still the same as in his previous life.
They went to great lengths to take my life!
What did she do to offend him? Why does he always try to kill her?!
Or is it that he is still attracted to himself, and while he appears to have injured her, he actually wants to take her back, keep her by his side, and watch over her day and night?
Otherwise, she couldn't imagine why Cangliuyu, who seemed indifferent to everything, would keep targeting her.
He has always expressed his love in this distorted way.
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