The internet was flooded with all sorts of slanderous messages about Li Xiaotian, causing a widespread uproar.
Initially, many refused to believe it, certain it was a deliberate smear campaign against Li Xiaotian, given how he had led Da Qin's rise and turned the tide in countless battles.
Li Xiaotian had already attained a revered status in the hearts of Da Qin's people, seen as a hero and a role model.
But the sudden surge of information, with each piece hitting a nerve with some individuals, was hard to dismiss.
Those who had lost loved ones due to the great changes, suffered financial ruin, sustained severe injuries, or whose families were destroyed by war, or whose homes were ravaged by natural disasters triggered by the shifts in the world.
All these personal tragedies were echoed in the accusations, and the people targeting Li Xiaotian online had prepared their case with remarkable thoroughness.
Every battle Li Xiaotian had fought since establishing the Dragon King Hall in the war zone, including the extermination of families in various regions, the very first place Li Xiaotian appeared after the great changes, and his encounters with powerful beings where he absorbed their essence and blood.
Every anomaly surrounding Li Xiaotian was highlighted, making it easy for people to let their imaginations run wild.
"You foolish people, go and ask Li Xiaotian yourself, see how he explains these things. It's time to wake up! Don't wait until Da Qin is drowned in a sea of blood before you realize the truth, by then it will be too late!"
As if a fuse had been lit, the internet fell into a brief silence after this final message.
Immediately after, countless netizens flocked to Da Qin's official website, their hearts filled with struggle, hatred, anger, and disbelief.
"Li Xiaotian, Lord Dragon King, although I don't believe these slanderous remarks about you are true, I want to hear you personally explain this to us ordinary people. We need to know the truth!"
"What exactly is going on? Does Da Qin's high command know about these things? Is Da Qin waging war to reclaim lost territory and bring peace to its people, or to cause more deaths?"
"Executioner!!! Li Xiaotian, get out here! Is what they're saying online true? My parents and wife are dead. During the great changes, an earthquake struck, and they couldn't escape! Did you cause this? You knew the heavens and earth would awaken, didn't you?"
"Murderer Li Xiaotian, give me back my brother's life! He didn't die during the great changes, but fell in battle later. Why start the war? Was it to collect human blood? Li Xiaotian, have you no conscience?!"
"Heh, I always said Li Xiaotian was inherently cruel. In the war zone, he committed all sorts of atrocities and killed countless people. How could such a demon possibly help us ordinary people out of kindness?"
On Da Qin's official website, countless people rushed to leave messages. Some were still rational, only seeking the truth, but most were already blinded by rage and hatred, spewing all sorts of vile language.
"This old man can testify, Li Xiaotian cultivates the Blood Sea technique. He once devoured the essence and blood of my fellow disciples right before my eyes. Such an evil art can only be cultivated by the servants of the Blood Sea. Li Xiaotian betrayed humanity long ago!"
Liu Neng of the Desolate Hall's statement was like adding fuel to the fire, further confirming the belief that Li Xiaotian had pledged allegiance to the Blood Sea.
"This old man can also prove that during the previous battle against the demon beasts, Li Xiaotian, in front of hundreds of Emperor-level experts, absorbed the essence and blood of an Emperor-level martial artist. The Emperors present at the time can all attest to this!"
An Emperor-level expert spoke up, adding that Li Xiaotian had also absorbed the essence and blood of his opponents multiple times in subsequent battles to enhance his strength.
"We can all testify that everything Elder Liu of the Desolate Hall said is true. The people of humanity in this era have been deceived by Li Xiaotian."
"Hmph! I noticed something was off with Li Xiaotian long ago. Arrogant, indiscriminate killer. During the previous war between the Western Frontier Alliance and Da Qin, he didn't leave a single survivor. Many people from the Western Frontier Alliance were ordinary citizens of Da Qin, and they shouldn't have died, yet Li Xiaotian ordered them all killed!"
Someone chimed in, hitting a crucial point. It was a fact that in every war between Da Qin and the Western Frontier Alliance, Da Qin left no survivors. Before, many Da Qin citizens had cheered, feeling it was a righteous act, but now, upon reflection, it felt like a blow to the head, sending shivers down their spines.
"Is it true? Have we been idolizing a devil? A bloodthirsty demon, an enemy to us all?"
Some were bewildered. Seeing many people speaking out and confirming Li Xiaotian's identity, it was hard for them to accept.
"Liar!! Devil!!! Li Xiaotian, you should die to atone! You murderer, you don't deserve to be called a hero, you're not worthy!"
"Kill Li Xiaotian, put him on trial, servant of the Blood Sea, mass murderer, hahaha, we've all been fooled by this scoundrel Li Xiaotian!"
"Emperor Qin, please uphold justice! Don't be deceived by Li Xiaotian. Da Qin can rise on its own, without the help of a demon!"
"Speaking of which, humans and demons are eternal enemies. However, the Blood Sea is the most terrifying enemy to all living beings. If the Blood Sea becomes powerful, all life in this world will perish. If Li Xiaotian is truly a servant of the Blood Sea, then he deserves to die!"
A resurrected expert spoke up, explaining the existence of the Blood Sea to the people. In ancient times, the Blood Sea passed through, leaving behind utter desolation, with no living creature able to survive.
"We strongly demand that Da Qin publicly try Li Xiaotian. Those who have died cannot have died in vain; they will never rest in peace."
"Li Xiaotian, you initiated the world's revival. You are a sinner of humanity. I only regret my own weakness, otherwise, I would have given my all to kill you!"
On the internet, it seemed as if an invisible hand was guiding people's rage.
Everyone had gone mad. Not just online, but even in the capital, people who had endured the hardest times alongside Da Qin emerged from their homes, gathering in the Qin Palace Square, hoping Emperor Qin would come forward with an explanation.
"Da Qin might have been taken over by Li Xiaotian. Emperor Qin might just be Li Xiaotian's puppet. You useless people, I suggest we form an Anti-Dragon Alliance and have Emperor-level experts take action to jointly kill Li Xiaotian!"
At this moment, the entire world was in an uproar. Everyone seemed to have gone mad. It had only been half a day since the incident began, yet the hatred towards Li Xiaotian had reached its peak.
In the capital, countless people armed with tools surrounded the Qin Palace Square. If the military hadn't urgently dispatched personnel to restrain these frenzied individuals, riots might have already broken out.
Inside the Qin Palace at this moment, all of Da Qin's high-ranking officials were gathered in the palace. Anger was evident on each of their faces.
Perhaps only these people from Da Qin knew that Li Xiaotian was being framed. However, things had happened too quickly, leaving them no time to react before chaos ensued.
"Who is it?! Who is targeting us?"
Emperor Qin roared. Was he a puppet? Was Li Xiaotian a demon? How could this be possible? If not for Li Xiaotian, Da Qin would have long been destroyed by the demon beasts of Mount Wan Beast.