Shui Han Yi was enraged, ready to make the person who harmed his son pay!
Facing this powerful oppressive aura, Li Tian Jue remained unfazed. With a gentle wave of his sleeve, a faint breeze swept through, and the people of Qing Xu Tian felt significantly more relaxed. The force that had almost crushed them vanished without a trace.
"Li Tian Jue, impressive skill, to actually neutralize our sect's methods."
Shui Han Yi stared at him coldly, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes. "No wonder you're so arrogant. You injured my son, didn't you! Very well, today, I'll show you the consequences..."
Just then, Su Luo spoke up coldly, "Wait, isn't it time for you to confess your crimes? Why are you retaliating? Everyone, look, this is the true face of the so-called righteous sect, Tai Chu Sacred Land. Not only are they colluding with the Demon Sect, but they dare to retaliate publicly when we expose them."
"Judge for yourselves, aren't they shameless?!"
The plaza, which had just quieted down, erupted into commotion again, a cacophony of voices causing a huge stir.
People were saying all sorts of things.
Some cursed Tai Chu Sacred Land for their malicious intent, despicable and shameless behavior, and for colluding with the Demon Sect, wishing them a horrible death.
Others refused to believe it, saying that the people of Qing Xu Tian must have used torture and threats, claiming they would kill the Sacred Son Shui Xuan Mo, forcing him to confess. The confession was fake and should not be counted.
"I saw it with my own eyes. The people of Qing Xu Tian did not resort to torture."
Suddenly, a charming and melodious voice rang out. Wen Dai Er spoke, "Everyone from our Six Desires Sect who entered the mining area saw what happened. Sacred Son Shui Xuan Mo admitted it himself. Tai Chu Sacred Land has indeed colluded with the Dark Demon Ridge."
"That's right, our Six Desires Sect testifies that Qing Xu Tian did not use torture!"
"My Longevity Hall also testifies that Qing Xu Tian did not use torture. It is Tai Chu Sacred Land that colluded with the Demon Sect and deserves to die!" Even Shang Xie Shao Qing stepped forward to support the claim, even though he had seen nothing, he unconditionally believed Su Luo.
With two major sects siding with Qing Xu Tian among the six great powers, these were undeniably crucial witnesses.
The facts were self-evident!
It couldn't be that these three major powers were all colluding with the Demon Sect, joining forces to frame Tai Chu Sacred Land, could it? No one would ever consider such a thing; it was impossible even if the sky were to fall!
Shui Han Yi began to panic, his gaze shifting to Duan Jing Hong, the Island Master of Peng Lai Island.
"Island Master Duan, do you also believe that my Tai Chu Sacred Land has colluded with the Demon Sect?"
"This..."
As one of the six great powers, Peng Lai Island's unique geographical location meant its disciples rarely appeared before the public. However, Island Master Duan Jing Hong possessed terrifying cultivation, and coupled with his status and strength, no one dared to disregard his opinion.
Duan Jing Hong stroked his beard and said calmly, "Esteemed sirs, this island master has always been fair and just. I will never favor anyone, nor will I wrong anyone. To say that Qing Xu Tian used torture, this island master naturally does not believe it. But to say that Tai Chu Sacred Land colluded with the Demon Sect... this island master also finds it impossible!"
He spoke in a conciliatory tone, then shifted his gaze to Li Tian Jue. "Young Master Li, Sect Master Shui's son's arms are both broken. There is indeed suspicion of torture. I wonder if you can produce any other evidence to prove that Tai Chu Sacred Land colluded with the Demon Sect?"
The Great Elder was furious upon hearing this. "Island Master Duan, you say you are not biased? This is clearly favoring Tai Chu Sacred Land."
The Second Elder also said angrily, "Isn't the evidence from the spirit projection pearl not evidence? Can't you see it?"
Duan Jing Hong smiled faintly, not responding to their words at all.
Everyone could see that he disdained arguing with the two elders of Qing Xu Tian.
Even if he were to explain, it would have to be Sect Master Bai Yan Shu of Qing Xu Tian who came himself. As for others... they were not qualified to question him!
Su Luo's eyes chilled. What a perfect way to deflect!
The sect masters of the six great powers were indeed not to be trifled with. Although Duan Jing Hong claimed to be fair and just, with both human and physical evidence present, he was still asking Qing Xu Tian for more evidence, clearly favoring Tai Chu Sacred Land.
Although the four emperors had their own suspicions, the matter was too serious for them to jump to conclusions.
"Sect Master Shui, it was I who used a special method to make your son confess."
At this moment, a faint curve appeared on Su Luo's lips, and she said, "I also cut off his hands because he attempted to harm someone and tried to escape. Of course, I had to make an example of him."
Shui Han Yi became furious. "You..."
Su Luo's expression turned grim. "What, Sect Master Shui, do you want to kill me to vent your anger? Are you afraid I'll make you confess too, that's why you're so flustered and agitated? You have something to hide; what exactly are you trying to conceal?"
Suddenly, she raised her hand, and a green gemstone appeared at her fingertip. "Sect Master Shui, this is a lie-detecting stone. As long as you hold it, you must tell the truth. Do you dare to try it?"
What lie-detecting stone?
Everyone's attention was drawn to the green gemstone in Su Luo's hand, but it was too far away for anyone to see clearly.
Could it be some kind of spiritual artifact? Holding it would force one to speak the truth?
Shui Han Yi squinted and sneered. "You little girl, stop being so mysterious. This is clearly an ordinary jade stone, yet you call it a lie-detecting stone. What are your intentions in trying to deceive our sect and everyone else?!"
"Then try holding it. If you don't dare, it means you're guilty." Su Luo finished speaking and tossed the gemstone over.
Shui Han Yi had no choice but to catch it. Upon closer inspection, he was even more convinced that it was a fifth-grade jade stone. Although it could be sold for tens of thousands of spirit coins, it posed no threat to him whatsoever.
However, he failed to notice that, under the cover of the jade stone's emerald light, a wisp of white light entered his body.
It was silent and unnoticed.
"Didn't you ask us for evidence? Next, I will ask, and you will answer. If the words are spoken publicly from Sect Master Shui's mouth, witnessed by millions, that will be the best evidence, won't it? Does anyone else have any doubts?"
Su Luo spoke while looking at Duan Jing Hong. Everyone realized that she was saying this for Island Master Duan.
Duan Jing Hong stroked his long beard and chuckled, "Lie-detecting stone, this island master has never heard of such a thing. Sect Master Shui, since this young lady from Qing Xu Tian is so certain, please bear with the inconvenience and try it to prove the innocence of Tai Chu Sacred Land."
Looking at his nonchalant expression, it was clear he didn't believe it.
Shui Han Yi also didn't believe it and sneered, "Fine, I'll see what tricks you can pull. If you can't produce any evidence, I'll say it upfront: for injuring my son, today will be your death day. No one can save you!"
"Enough nonsense, let's begin."
Su Luo couldn't be bothered to waste time and immediately said, "Sect Master Shui, I ask you, who is your master? What is your age? What is your strongest cultivation technique, and what is your current cultivation level?"
Shui Han Yi's eyes flickered, and his body suddenly swayed. His originally gloomy expression turned calm, and he actually said, "This sect has no master; I cultivated on my own. This sect is three hundred and twenty-eight years old this year. My strongest... my strongest cultivation technique..."
He paused, as if hesitating.
Su Luo's heart tightened. As expected of the sect master of Tai Chu Sacred Land, he was actually resisting the True Word Art.
The lie-detecting stone was just a facade. It was indeed a jade stone, equivalent to a hypnotist's pocket watch, deliberately used to attract Shui Han Yi's attention and facilitate the True Word Art's effect.
For an ordinary person, the True Word Art would take effect immediately.
Yet, Shui Han Yi had managed to resist for more than ten seconds, even uttering a few harsh words, before his mind was barely overcome by the True Word Art.