C121 Are You Worthy?(2)

"Wasn't it wrong for you to kill your fellow members within the Mystic Trace Realm?"

Woo Zhengyang smiled slightly and replied calmly, "Fellow members? When they were bribed by Yue Liqing to kill me, did they consider our bond? If such people are considered comrades, then I've killed many. Liu Tianli was one I dealt with in the Profound Heaven Sect, and I might have to take care of a few more, especially those who want me dead!"

After saying this, Woo Zhengyang scanned the crowd for Yue Liqing, but with so many people around, Yue Liqing was keeping a low profile, making it hard to spot him.

"That's nonsense! My family would never resort to such tactics against you. It must be like the rumors say—you've been possessed by demons, which is why you're so bloodthirsty!"

"Don't talk about your family. Even your baseless accusations make it hard to believe you. Besides, the former top disciple of the outer sect, Zhongli Huo, and the second-ranked Lyi Huamei conspired against me for the Ice Crystal Fire Grass. Is your family more powerful than them?"

The crowd had already witnessed Woo Zhengyang's arrogance, so his rebuttal to Yue Jiuxiao was understandable. However, the information Woo Zhengyang revealed this time stirred everyone up. Zhongli Huo and Lyi Huamei had plotted against Woo Zhengyang for the Ice Crystal Fire Grass. Could this be why Woo Zhengyang killed Lyi Huamei?

"That's absolute nonsense! How dare you slander Senior Sister Lyi and Senior Brother Zhongli!"

"He must pay for what he did to Senior Sister Lyi!"

"Senior Brother Zhongli is on the verge of a breakthrough; why would he bother with a small-time troublemaker like you?"

Before Yue Jiuxiao could speak, the supporters of Zhongli Huo and Lyi Huamei erupted, condemning Woo Zhengyang.

From the start, Yue Jiuxiao had been infuriated by Woo Zhengyang, but seeing this scene, he felt a flicker of satisfaction, though he kept his face impassive. "Look around you. Who believes your excuses?"

"I believe in Senior Brother Woo!" A distinct voice suddenly rang out from the crowd as Lee Yunsheng stepped forward.

"And who are you to believe him?" Yue Jiuxiao asked coldly, casting a sharp glance at Lee Yunsheng.

In the past, even an outer sect elder's glare would have left Lee Yunsheng speechless. But today was different. Woo Zhengyang's words in the Mystic Trace Realm had solidified Lee Yunsheng's resolve in his martial path.

Taking a steadying breath, Lee Yunsheng replied with quiet confidence, "My name is Lee Yunsheng, disciple number thirty-seven from the outer sect. As for why I believe in Senior Brother Woo, it's because I was part of the Mystic Trace Realm trial, and besides Senior Brother Woo, I'm the only one who survived."

"Hmph! You're the lowest-ranked disciple, yet you call him Senior Brother Woo at every turn. It seems you two are quite close. Maybe you conspired to seize others' rewards. Your words are not credible!" Yue Jiuxiao retorted dismissively.

"I had never met Senior Brother Woo before, but in the Mystic Trace Realm, his words helped me find my path in martial arts. It's only natural to call him Senior Brother. Besides..."

"No need for your one-sided story, step back!" Lee Yunsheng's words were abruptly cut off by a displeased Yue Jiuxiao.

Lee Yunsheng wanted to say more, but Woo Zhengyang stopped him.

After Lee Yunsheng left, Woo Zhengyang looked at Yue Jiuxiao and chuckled, "Since Elder Yue doesn't want to hear it from others, let me explain!"

"In the Mystic Trace Realm, at the fork in the cobblestone path, I defeated twelve disciples from the Heavenly Martial Academy and three from the Profound Heaven Sect. They attacked me first, and other sect members can vouch for this. I believe fairness will prevail, and not everyone will ignore the truth."

Woo Zhengyang glanced at Yue Jiuxiao, his words carrying a double meaning.

"Hmph! We will certainly investigate this matter. What about our sect's talented disciple, Lyi Huamei? Who would believe your claims about Zhongli Huo and Lyi Huamei plotting against you?"

"That's the truth, whether you believe it or not. Zhongli Huo has a Fire Body, and the Ice Crystal Fire Grass is particularly effective for him. Last year, he went to the Ice Fire Mystic Realm but didn't obtain it. Everyone knows this. After I returned, he quickly advanced to the Reality Condensing Stage and became an outer disciple, which is indeed true."

"Zhongli Huo might not need it, but can't he get it himself? Or maybe Lyi Huamei can't fetch it? Do they really need to involve a newcomer like you? And you rushed to break through to the Reality Condensing Stage—are you saying Zhongli Huo was so scared of you that he joined the inner circle? You sure are confident!"

"The path of martial arts requires confidence. Without it, how can you progress? Even if you luck your way to the Shape Gathering Stage, there's no future without courage."

Woo Zhengyang's tone was still indifferent, but everyone was shocked. It was clearly a jab at Yue Jiuxiao!

Yue Jiuxiao, of course, caught the sarcasm in Woo Zhengyang's words. Since Woo was so brazen, Yue wasn't afraid either. With a chilling look, he said, "You think you're qualified to discuss the path of martial arts with me?"

As soon as he spoke, the temperature in the martial practicing field seemed to drop to freezing. Everyone could imagine the dire consequences if Woo Zhengyang dared to retort.

Yet, Woo Zhengyang remained unfazed, chuckling lightly. "Elder Yue, the question is, are you qualified to discuss the heart of martial arts with me?"