C117 He Was the One Who Killed!(2)

Is Woo Zhengyang, a newcomer, really capable of such things?

"I suspect that your disciple, Woo Zhengyang, has been possessed by dark forces. That's why he's been on a killing spree in the Mystic Trace Realm, acting like a heartless demon! I'm afraid my disciples, including Gongyang Qiusheng, were killed by him!" Shang Qianqiu quickly devised a way to accuse Woo Zhengyang without directly offending the Profound Heaven Sect.

"Is that so... Elder Shang, is this true?" The sudden turn of events left Wang Haiyue stunned for a moment. Once she processed the information, she felt a surge of satisfaction. Although she had her suspicions, she still sought confirmation from the other two leading elders.

The four major sects were always in competition, and Woo Zhengyang's strength posed a significant threat to both the Iron Cloud Sect and the Azure Cloud Sect. Even if they doubted Shang Qianqiu's claim about possession, they wouldn't defend the Profound Heaven Sect and nodded in agreement.

Upon receiving confirmation, a fierce glint appeared in Wang Haiyue's eyes. She sneered, "Zhou Changtai, what do you have to say now? A disciple possessed by dark forces is a threat to our country, and he must be eliminated!"

Zhou Changtai hadn't expected things to escalate like this and was at a loss for words. Despite the consensus among the three sects, he held onto a sliver of hope and asked Woo Zhengyang, "Is it true?"

Woo Zhengyang watched everything unfold with a cold eye, already guessing the intentions of the other sects and inwardly mocking them.

When Zhou Changtai questioned him, Woo Zhengyang had no intention of lying. He replied bluntly, "Yes! Lyi Huamei, Bu Qianshan, Zhou Muyuan—I killed them. And Gongyang Qiusheng from the Wind Howl Sect, I killed him too."

With his last hope shattered, Zhou Changtai suddenly looked much older and more worn.

Hearing Woo Zhengyang admit to killing Gongyang Qiusheng, Shang Qianqiu from the Wind Howl Sect glared at him with hatred and said, "Elder Zhou, this guy needs to be eliminated!"

Woo Zhengyang glanced at Shang Qianqiu and smiled slightly. "Yes, I killed them, but only because they deserved it. If they hadn’t tried to attack me, why would I have killed them? Besides, isn't the rule of the Mystic Trace Realm that life and death are left to fate? Are you saying they can try to kill me, but I can't defend myself?"

"That's nonsense! You've been consumed by evil, losing all conscience. Disciples from the three major sects can testify to that. Don't think you can deceive your way out of this," Shang Qianqiu declared confidently, as everyone stood against the Profound Heaven Sect. Woo Zhengyang was doomed today, whether he liked it or not.

"Evil consumed me? The three sects' disciples can testify? Then ask them: when they were watching, wasn't it Bu Qianshan and the others who tried to kill me first, forcing me to defend myself? And after I dealt with them, how far were they from me? If I truly wanted to kill indiscriminately, would they still be standing here today?" Woo Zhengyang stated clearly, word by word.

This time, Sam Qianqiu and the others were stunned. What Woo Zhengyang said was true. As elders, they could be vague, but they couldn't teach their disciples to lie. If they did, even if they killed Woo Zhengyang today, their three sects would lose all credibility once word got out. They couldn't bear that responsibility.

At that moment, Lee Yunsheng stepped forward and said, "I can testify to this. The people Woo Zhengyang killed, including members of our Profound Heaven Sect, were actually bribed to kill him. As for innocent people, Woo Zhengyang definitely didn't kill any."

With his previous personality, Lee Yunsheng would never have dared to step forward. But after hearing Woo Zhengyang's words, his mindset changed. He felt that if he didn't stand up now, he'd be left with a shadow in his heart. Without this bit of courage, pursuing the highest martial arts and taking control of his own destiny would be nothing but empty talk.

Woo Zhengyang's rebuttal and Lee Yunsheng's testimony brought the situation to a standstill. The Azure Cloud Sect and Iron Cloud Sect had no intention of speaking, and they remained silent. Sam Qianqiu wanted to say something but found himself unable to refute.

Just then, a sharp glint flashed in Wang Haiyue's eyes. She scoffed and said, "What's the point of a fellow disciple's biased testimony? Whether Woo Zhengyang is possessed or not, it's true that he slaughtered our Heavenly Martial Academy's disciples. Maybe he provoked them first, and that's why our disciples tried to kill him. I must take him back for a thorough investigation."

The other three major sects were left speechless, but Wang Haiyue had an idea that surprised many. From his earlier behavior, he didn't seem like a particularly thoughtful person—almost driving his allies to frustration was proof enough.

The truth is simple: the other three sects lack the domineering nature of the Heavenly Martial Academy. If words fail, then settle it with strength. Raised in such an environment, Wang Haiyue was used to being forceful.

If he couldn't do it openly, he'd do it subtly—get the guy out of the way first. Later, whether to spare or punish would be up to him. He'd just need an excuse. Would the Profound Heaven Sect really come knocking over a mere Martial Disciple?