C123 Judgement(2)

At the entrance banquet, everyone knew I needed the Ice Crystal Fire Grass, so they used it as leverage to ask me to retrieve it. If that were all, it would be a fair trade. But they didn't have the Ice Crystal Fire Grass at all; instead, they wanted to kill me to take it. Tell me, shouldn't such people be dealt with? Or should I let them kill me to get the Ice Crystal Fire Grass?

"Lyi Huamei approached Woo Zhengyang at the entrance banquet and deliberately mentioned the Mystic Trace Realm. I can vouch for that!" A sudden voice broke through, and everyone turned to see Dao Wuming, who rarely spoke.

"I saw that too!" This time, it was Elder Ye, who hosted the entrance banquet, speaking up.

"Before the Mystic Trace Realm, Lyi Huamei sought out Woo Zhengyang alone. I can confirm that as well!" Zhou Changtai added, stepping forward.

With this, the crowd began to calm down, even the supporters of Lyi Huamei and Zhongli Huo fell silent. Yue Jiuxiao looked visibly displeased, casting a glance at the three who spoke, but it lacked any real intimidation.

Dao Wuming never cared for others' opinions, and as for Zhou Changtai and Elder Ye, though they were merely outer sect elders at the Reality Condensing Stage, they weren't afraid of Yue Jiuxiao's retaliation. Besides, Zhou Changtai was close to reaching the Shape Gathering Stage.

Just as Yue Jiuxiao was at a loss for how to proceed, the elder seated to his left spoke up.

"Maybe the Ice Crystal Fire Grass really exists, but there's a doubt. If you didn't get the Ice Crystal Fire Grass, would Lyi Huamei still want to kill you? Or is it about the Dragon Saliva Grass? No one can be sure if the Dragon Saliva Grass even exists!"

After hearing this, Yue Jiuxiao suddenly understood and sneered, "Elder Zhou makes a good point. No matter how convincing your story sounds, it's still just your side of it. Who can guarantee you didn't kill for the Dragon Saliva Grass?"

"Exactly! My sister Lyi would never do such a thing. You must have killed and robbed, maybe even lusted after her beauty... I'm going to kill you!"

A voice followed this train of thought, unable to continue imagining, filled with anger, rallying Lyi Huamei's supporters to speak out.

Woo Zhengyang glanced in the direction of the voice and noticed someone with their head down, avoiding his gaze. Smiling slightly, he turned back to the martial practicing platform and looked directly at Elder Zhou, asking, "May I know your name, Elder Zhou?"

Woo Zhengyang's eyes were clear and smiling, but Elder Zhou felt a chill in that gaze, making him reluctant to meet it. Resisting the urge, Elder Zhou replied, "Does it matter for this issue?"

"It doesn't really matter," Woo Zhengyang said, "I just want to know the name of someone who's trying so hard to convict me. That way, if I get the chance, I can settle the score, right?"

Wild! Arrogance reaching the skies!

Everyone thought they were already numb to it, but when Woo Zhengyang spoke, it was still unbelievable. He had just thoroughly offended Yue Jiuxiao, and now he was setting himself against another powerful adversary at the Shape Gathering Stage. Was Woo Zhengyang really unafraid of death?

Elder Zhou finally spoke up, his patience far surpassing that of Yue Jiuxiao. Hearing Woo Zhengyang's audacious words, he couldn't help but show some anger, saying, "Well... well... Woo Zhengyang, the madman. Remember my name, Zhou Lianshan. I'll be waiting for the day you come to settle this."

"Zhou Lianshan?" Woo Zhengyang pondered the name for a moment, then chuckled, "Are you related to Zhou Muyuan, the fifth-ranked disciple of the outer academy at Heavenly Martial Academy?"

Dongjue Country is vast, but only a few prominent families stand out. Due to the country's customs, members of these families often join sects or enter the Heavenly Martial Academy. Zhou Lianshan's focus on punishing someone outside his sect raises suspicions.

Both Zhou Lianshan and Zhou Muyuan share the surname Zhou, and in Dongjue Country, the well-known Zhou family currently has generations with the characters "Lian" and "Mu" in their names. Woo Zhengyang's question was not unfounded.

Hearing Woo Zhengyang's words, Zhou Lianshan's expression shifted slightly, and he replied coldly, "This has nothing to do with the matter at hand. I'm just addressing the issue directly!"

Without denying it, the answer was clear. Woo Zhengyang smiled wryly to himself. The Profound Heaven Sect was indeed fascinating. Among the three inner sect elders, two were already at odds with him. He wondered what the third one would be like.

"You're really good at sticking to the facts, but it seems like you're just trading one problem for another without even admitting it. Looks like we've got another lucky one in the world!"

"Watch your mouth! Stop twisting things around. Today, if you can't prove your innocence, no one can save you!" Zhou Lianshan shouted.

"Fine, then I'll prove my innocence!" Woo Zhengyang declared, putting away his folding fan. He pulled out a jade box from his Hidden Heaven Bag, which contained an Ice Crystal Fire Grass.

Holding the Ice Crystal Fire Grass, Woo Zhengyang spoke loudly, "I'm not someone who relies on luck. I ventured into the Ice Fire Mystic Realm and obtained this Ice Crystal Fire Grass. It was because of this that Lyi Huamei wanted to kill me. I wonder if this Ice Crystal Fire Grass counts as proof!"

The crowd fell silent as Woo Zhengyang continued, "Of course, some might say that even if I got the Ice Crystal Fire Grass, I might still want both the Ice Crystal Fire Grass and Dragon Saliva Grass, and continue my misdeeds. If this isn't enough proof, then let's have some more!"

With that, Woo Zhengyang took out seven or eight more jade boxes, each containing an Ice Crystal Fire Grass, and one even had five leaves of Fire!