"Who doesn't know the heritage of Feiyun Pavilion? Even a casual display of treasures would be enough for the Hidden Assembly to covet. Do I need to list them one by one?"
"Besides, it's not just Feiyun Pavilion. There's also Arashan, Tianyuan Sect, Xuefeng, and other factions. They've all brought treasures..."
As Ye Cangtian questioned him, Hun San wore a cold smile on his face.
It wasn't that he was boasting, but Feiyun Pavilion was truly incomparable to the Hidden Assembly.
After all, Feiyun Pavilion was one of the five peak forces of that era, while the Hidden Assembly was merely a first-class force.
On the surface, they were only a tier apart, but in reality, the difference was like heaven and earth!
Furthermore, the Hidden Assembly was still in its ascendant phase and was in dire need of vast treasures to bolster its strength.
Therefore, he believed his answer was perfect, leaving no room for anyone to fault it. He simply sneered and awaited Qingyan's final judgment.
Hmph!
On the other side, Ye Cangtian let out a soft snort and dismissively said, "I truly don't know the heritage of Feiyun Pavilion, but treasures that can be traded are not much in Feiyun Pavilion!
While treasures of this caliber are not common for the Hidden Assembly, they are by no means lacking!"
Pausing for a moment, Ye Cangtian continued, "If Feiyun Pavilion is like this, then the treasures from other factions would be even less likely to arouse the covetous desires of the Hidden Assembly!"
"Who would believe what you say!"
Hun San stared coldly at Ye Cangtian and said with disdain, "You yourself said you don't know the treasures we brought. Who knows if you have any covetous intentions!
Besides, don't forget, all of us here participated in the previous operation. Every faction received quite a few treasures..."
Hun San began to argue. As long as he could prove the other party had a motive to commit the crime, everything would be settled.
Regarding Hun San's statement, Ye Cangtian maintained a faint smile.
"Hun San, you seem to have forgotten something. In the Mustard Space, Feiyun Pavilion, Arashan, Tianyuan Sect, and Xuefeng have all been annihilated!"
"Without a single survivor, how did their treasures return to their respective factions? And how did they appear here for trading and auctioning?"
This...
Hun San was instantly stunned, his face gradually turning red. He was rendered speechless.
The opponent had seized upon this loophole, which was very detrimental to his argument.
Everyone knew that the exploration of the unknown region had yielded a Mustard Space, which undoubtedly contained countless treasures. This was a fatal temptation for other factions.
However, if it was known that Arashan and other factions had obtained great treasures in the Mustard Space, then the probability of them being attacked would drastically decrease.
Thinking of this, Hun San decided not to dwell on the motive and changed the subject.
"Ye Cangtian, even if you're silver-tongued, you can't deny what you've done. I have proof here!"
Oh?
The smile on Ye Cangtian's face became even more mocking. Since the opponent wanted to play, he would oblige.
In the next moment, Ye Cangtian made a gesturing invitation and said, "Since you claim to have proof, then please invite them up to confront me directly!"
"As you wish!"
Hun San shot a fierce glance, then turned to Qingyan and said, "Sect Master, please invite the leaders of Arashan, Tianyuan Sect, and Xuefeng. They can prove everything I've said!"
Upon hearing this, Qingyan subconsciously glanced at Ye Cangtian. Seeing that Ye Cangtian appeared fearless and open, he nodded.
He then signaled Yan Yun'er to bring over all the individuals Hun San had mentioned.
A short while later, Yan Yun'er returned to the grand hall, accompanied by two elders and one middle-aged man.
The two elders were Sun Xu of Arashan and Liu Dingshan of Tianyuan Sect.
As for the middle-aged man, he was a commander from Xuefeng, named Qin Cang.
Seeing the three, Hun San displayed a faint smile.
He naturally did not engage in battles unprepared. After learning of Hun Si's demise last night, he had sought out these three to ensure the Hidden Assembly could not recover.
After a round of threats and enticements, the three had agreed to stand with Hun San.
There was no other option, as Feiyun Pavilion was a peak force.
After a brief moment, he stepped forward and slowly said, "The three of you, what happened last night? Please tell everything you know, every detail."
As his voice fell, Liu Dingshan stepped forward.
He slowly began, "Last night, my disciples reported that the Hidden Assembly was hosting a banquet for people from Tianyuan Sect. Who would have thought that out of seven or eight people who went, only two or three returned..."
"That's right, it's the same situation on my end!"
Sun Xu chimed in agreement and continued, "According to the disciples, during the banquet, Ye Cangtian attempted to bribe them to seize Tianyuan Sect's treasures, but they refused, leading him to become enraged..."
"More than enraged!"
Qin Cang also stepped forward and added, "Ye Cangtian even instructed the Hidden Assembly's squad to attack them directly! If they couldn't rob them openly, they intended to take these disciples as hostages..."
Hearing the three speak, Ye Cangtian couldn't help but let out a cold snort.
It was evident that the three had colluded with Hun San, and their lines were clearly rehearsed.
With that thought, he looked at the three and said faintly, "Putting aside other matters, we invited you to the banquet, but you didn't come, instead sending your disciples. This is a blatant disregard for the Hidden Assembly!
Under such circumstances, do you think I would allow your disciples to participate in the banquet?"
This...
With a single questioning remark, the faces of the three instantly changed.
What the other party said made sense!
The Hidden Assembly was a top-tier existence among first-class forces, arguably rivaled by few except for the peak forces.
Therefore, the invitation letters sent by them were treated with considerable importance by various factions.
If they decided to attend the banquet, it would be the leaders of their respective factions who would go, not disciples.
Qingyan's gaze also sharpened, and he glanced at the three intentionally or unintentionally, clearly realizing the flaw in their testimony.
On the other side, seeing the three rendered speechless, Ye Cangtian continued, "Furthermore, the treasures you brought are certainly on your persons. In such a situation, do you think I would have any reason to attack your disciples?"
This...
Sun Xu and the other two were once again rendered speechless.
They glanced at Hun San, as if asking what they should do next now that their fabricated lies had been exposed by Ye Cangtian!
Useless!
Feeling their gazes, Hun San roared internally.
What Ye Cangtian said had a certain degree of logic, but if the three held their ground, the other party would be helpless.
However, now that the three looked at him as if they had lost their nerve, it meant everything had fallen apart!
"Ye Cangtian, they all say you are silver-tongued. Now it seems the rumors are true!"
"You, on your own, have managed to silence them completely. Truly admirable!"
Hun San's face was filled with disdain. It was clear that his expression of admiration was a thinly veiled mockery of Ye Cangtian.
"Hmph! That's not my ability!"
Ye Cangtian snorted lightly and continued, "It's your lack of ability, with your fabricated lies riddled with loopholes!"
Having said that, Ye Cangtian no longer paid attention to Hun San. Instead, he turned to Qingyan and said, "Sect Master, I also have some witnesses. Miss Yun'er has already brought them."
Oh?
Qingyan paused slightly and quickly said, "Yun'er, quickly bring in Mr. Ye's witnesses!"
From the situation on the scene, Qingyan had already begun to believe Ye Cangtian. Therefore, he wanted to quickly put an end to this farce so that Feiyun Pavilion would behave themselves.
Yan Yun'er acknowledged this and immediately turned to leave the hall.
When she returned, she was followed by over ten disciples from Feiyun Pavilion.
This...
Seeing the disciples of Feiyun Pavilion, Hun San's expression instantly changed.
He truly hadn't expected these disciples to still be alive.
After all, the Hidden Assembly and Feiyun Pavilion were like water and fire, and yesterday Feiyun Pavilion had initiated the attack on the Hidden Assembly.
In such a situation, if anyone had fallen into the hands of the Hidden Assembly, how could Ye Cangtian let them go!
"You few, truthfully recount everything that Feiyun Pavilion did last night!"
Just then, Ye Cangtian's voice rang out.
Ever since Yan Yun'er had visited last night, the Death Squad had anticipated such an event. Thus, they had conducted ideological education for these individuals overnight.
This was to ensure that these people would speak the truth during the confrontation.
"Yes, you must speak the truth. Both I and Sect Master Qingyan will ensure justice for you!"
As Ye Cangtian's voice faded, Hun San, standing beside him, also glanced at the crowd and said calmly.