Zhuge Xiong's words were completely possible. There were many powerful avatar techniques in the Supreme Ancient Immortal Realms. Even if the two were separated by millions of miles, they could still appear at the same time and exist for a very long period of time. In fact, there were even some heaven-defying avatar techniques that could allow the avatar to fight at the same level as the original body.
As to why they didn't think of this before, it was because this was a blind spot. When the Jialan Monarch died, Qin Wentian appeared in the governor's manor. Very naturally, they wouldn't suspect him.
However, Zhuge Xiong was extremely intelligent and had always been the brains of the Lifire Palace. He was highly regarded by the Lifire Empyrean and after his investigations, he discovered that there was no way to continue investigating the Jialan Monarch's death. This would become an unsolvable case.
In addition, the only clue to this unsolved case was actually in Heavenly City. Hence, Zhuge Xiong had no choice but to reanalyze the situation and suspect the person who killed the Jialan Monarch. He wanted to see if he could completely eliminate Qin Wentian's suspicions. After that, he discovered that Qin Wentian had a high possibility of killing the Jialan Monarch. As long as he had an avatar, there was no way for him to continue investigating this unsolved case. Qin Wentian was the greatest suspect, hence the conversation today.
The Lifire Empyrean seemed to have been enlightened by Zhuge Xiong's words. He felt that this was the truth.
"Immediately summon all the governors other than Qin Wentian here for a discussion." The Lifire Empyrean coldly spoke.
"Yes." Zhuge Xiong nodded. After that, he took out his messaging crystal and summoned all the governors.
Upon receiving Zhuge Xiong's command, all the governors appeared in the Lifire Palace and were brought to the great hall where the Lifire Empyrean resided. In this region, everyone was a trusted aide of the Lifire Empyrean.
"Palace Lord, Grand Governor, what happened?" Central Governor Sun Qian asked. He could sense that the atmosphere was somewhat different. The Lifire Empyrean and Grand Governor seemed to have something important to announce.
"Zhuge, these people are all old people. Tell them what you said to me earlier." The Lifire Empyrean spoke. Zhuge Xiong nodded and told everyone about his suspicions. After hearing his words, the eyes of all the governors flashed. The habitual smile on Beauty Xiao's face vanished as her expression turned heavy.
One couldn't help but say that Zhuge Xiong's suspicions were very possible. Even for them, they faintly believed it. One must know that back then when the Jialan Monarch died, almost everyone suspected that the killer was Qin Wentian. But because Qin Wentian appeared in the governor's manor, everyone dispelled their suspicions. But if it was like what Zhuge Xiong guessed, Qin Wentian had an avatar technique, there was no need to doubt this matter anymore.
"What do you all think?" The Lifire Empyrean asked.
"We still can't be certain that Governor Qin has an avatar. Palace Mistress, your subordinate feels that this isn't too appropriate." Beauty Xiao spoke.
"Beauty Xiao, just because Governor Qin is handsome, you want to speak up for him?" Yin Qiu spoke in a neutral tone. "Oh ya, back then in Lifelong City, Governor Qin even helped you resolve the humiliation from the Sword Spirit Sect's Xiao Clan."
"I'm just stating the facts. What do you mean by this?" Beauty Xiao stared at Yin Qiu.
Right now, Yin Qiu had already given up on Beauty Xiao. This woman had always looked down on him. Since this was the case, there was no need for him to be polite.
"Everyone knows that the Jialan Monarch died. The possibility of Qin Wentian being the culprit is the highest. Given the strength he displayed back then in Lifelong City, as well as his attack-type innate techniques, it wouldn't be strange even if he hid an avatar. There's an 80 to 90% chance that the Jialan Monarch was killed by him. You are the first to speak up for him. Don't tell me you have already hooked up with him?" Yin Qiu mocked. He and Qin Wentian had never been on good terms.
"Enough." The Lifire Empyrean couldn't help but interrupt when he saw the two of them arguing. "Speak the truth, don't argue. Lin Ba, Sun Qian, what do you two think?"
"Palace Lord, this subordinate will completely respect palace lord's decision." Sun Qian spoke, purely bootlicking. However, his bootlicking was very appropriate because he knew that since the Lifire Empyrean gathered them here to discuss this matter, it definitely wasn't just to ask for their opinions.
Zhuge Xiong has already said that there was no way to investigate this matter. In that case, everything would depend on a single thought. Sun Qian was able to sit in the central governor's position after Xia Hou. He was naturally an extremely intelligent person. Although he appeared amicable on the surface, he was actually very astute.
"I can't exclude that possibility." Lin Ba's reply conformed to the norm, he didn't dare to confirm nor deny. The various governors all had different opinions. Their gazes all landed on the Lifire Empyrean. There was no evidence. Ultimately, no matter what the Lifire Empyrean thinks, it would be the truth.
Since this matter had already become an unresolved case, if the Lifire Empyrean said that Qin Wentian was the killer, he would be the killer. If he said he wasn't, he wouldn't be the killer.
Everything would depend on a single thought.
Beauty Xiao's beautiful eyes were filled with nervousness. Right now, Qin Wentian's wings had yet to fully grow. If the Lifire Empyrean wanted to deal with him, things would truly be dire.
"No one is allowed to leak this matter out. For the past few times when the tributes are due, Qin Wentian didn't return but sent someone over instead. Right now, the deadline of ten years is almost here. Zhuge Xiong, send a message to him that he has to personally make a trip to the Lifire Palace on the day of the tributes. I have something to discuss with him." The Lifire Empyrean slowly spoke. After that, the eyes of everyone flashed. They all understood that this sentence of the Lifire Empyrean was equivalent to announcing his attitude and his decision.
Qin Wentian was going to be in dire straits. The Lifire Empyrean wanted to deal with him, nipping the threat in the cradle. They all understood that if the Jialan Monarch was killed by Qin Wentian, given how impulsive this man was, he would definitely kill the Lifire Empyrean sooner or later when he had enough strength.
Back then, the Jialan Monarch was the one who carried out the mission but the order was given by the Lifire Palace. They even sent experts to coordinate with him.
"Palace Lord, the current Qin Wentian is different from the past. Back then during the grand banquet in the Lifelong Realm, even the Realmlord regarded him highly. If we … wouldn't it be too inappropriate? Wouldn't it affect the Realmlord's opinion of you?" Yin Qiu seemed to be very loyal, thinking for the Lifire Empyrean. However, Beauty Xiao coldly glanced at him. This was clearly trying to provoke the Lifire Empyrean.
The Lifire Empyrean coldly glanced at Yin Qiu, causing him to shiver. It was like the Lifire Empyrean had seen through him.
"On the day of tribute, all of you will come as well. At that time, I will ask Qin Wentian about this matter. You guys will be the witnesses. A governor disguised as a bandit and killed the monarch of my Lifire Palace. This is already considered a traitor, betraying the Lifire Palace and the Lifelong Realm. He shall be executed on the spot." The Lifire Empyrean coldly spoke.
"Yes, Palace Lord." Yin Qiu bowed.
"Yes, Palace Lord." Lin Ba and Sun Qian bowed as well. This was the Lifire Palace, who would dare to defy the Lifire Empyrean's words? He wanted to deal with Qin Wentian. In that case, no matter how outstanding Qin Wentian was, there was nothing he could do to reverse the situation.
If there was no Jialan Monarch, things would still be fine. The Lifire Empyrean wouldn't be able to find an excuse to deal with him and he wouldn't be able to answer to the Lifelong Saint Hall. However, the Jialan Monarch's death was undoubtedly the best excuse.
"Yes, Palace Lord." Beauty Xiao nodded as well.
Zhuge Xiong glanced at them. "If anyone leaks the news today, you guys should know the consequences."
The Lifire Empyrean calmly glanced at them. He was confident that no one would dare to leak his orders. He has controlled the Lifire Palace for so many years and he naturally had this bit of prestige. In addition, these people wouldn't betray him for the sake of a mere Qin Wentian. This was simply courting death.
"Go on." The Lifire Empyrean waved his hand. After that, everyone bowed and retreated.
After Beauty Xiao left the Lifire Palace, she sped along the way. She took out her messaging crystal and sent her immortal sense in, "Reply quickly."
"What's the matter?" A voice rang out in Beauty Xiao's mind. She sent another message into her messaging crystal, "If Zhuge Xiong looks for you, don't reply no matter what. He and the Lifire Empyrean guessed that you might have cultivated an avatar technique and the one who killed the Jialan Monarch is you. The Lifire Empyrean wants to deal with you."
After her voice rang out, the other side fell silent for a moment before a reply rang out, "Got it. Be careful."
"Mhm." Beauty Xiao replied. After that, she kept her messaging crystal and continued on her way. A moment later, she heard another voice, "Thank you."
Upon hearing this voice, Beauty Xiao smiled sweetly. Her sexy red lips curled up in a suggestive manner.
As expected, not long after Beauty Xiao sent the news to Qin Wentian, Zhuge Xiong also sent a message to him. Qin Wentian didn't reply. He knew that earlier, Beauty Xiao was fighting against time with Zhuge Xiong. If Zhuge Xiong sent the message first and he replied, it would mean that he already knew about it. But now, as long as he didn't reply, the Lifire Empyrean and Zhuge Xiong could only suspect him.
There were many possibilities if he didn't reply. For example, he might be in danger or he might have lost his messaging crystal.
Since Qin Wentian knew about it, Di Tian naturally also knew about it. Right now, he wasn't in Lifire City but was in Lifelong City instead.
Today, the Xuanyuan Clan hosted a banquet and invited Di Tian. The Emperor Pavilion was already flourishing in Lifire City. Right now, Di Tian was already expanding his influence in Lifelong City. There was no need to mention the Jialan Clan, the Xuanyuan Clan also wanted to form a connection with him. In that case, it was naturally very easy for him to form a connection with them.
Right now, Di Tian already rarely dealt with the matters of the Emperor Pavilion in Lifire City. All of them were handed over to his subordinates. Other than cultivating, he would occasionally appear in the various peak powers to socialize.
"Grandmaster Di, what are you thinking about?" At this moment, an expert from the Xuanyuan Clan asked. Di Tian's eyes flashed under the mask as he smiled, "Nothing much."
However in truth, he felt some fluctuations in his heart. He didn't expect that Zhuge Xiong would actually be able to guess that it was an avatar. Although he was certain that there wouldn't be any evidence for this, if the Lifire Empyrean was determined to kill him, there was no need for any evidence. He could just directly push the blame onto him.
"Seems like I have to make preparations in advance." Di Tian mused!
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