But the process was also very important. If Changsun Shan, Zhou Shancai, and the others were the ones who started it, then even if they were bullied, Xiao Yang and the others wouldn't be guilty.
Fang Tianhan's eyes darted around, as if trying to think of a way to salvage the situation.
"Fang Tianhan, is what they said true? What do you have to say now? "
The Poison Sect Master glared at Fang Tianhan with a dark expression. If Fang Tianhan really did use his position to collect and use public resources for personal gain, then he might have to punish him severely. This couldn't be allowed to continue, or else how would he manage the Poison Sect in the future?
The three elders, the ten pavilion heads, and the other pavilion elders all felt grief and indignation as they stared at Fang Tianhan with resentment.
After all, the reason he'd given Fang Tianhan this mission was to give him a chance to stand out. As long as he performed well, he'd be rewarded handsomely.
But if he used power to achieve his own goals, then he'd be punished and condemned.
Fang Tianhan paled at the question and his lips trembled. Cold sweat broke out on his back, drenching his clothes and making them stick to his back. It was very uncomfortable.
At this moment, he was so nervous that his mind was a complete blank. He didn't dare imagine how miserable his fate would be if he failed. Not only would he lose the hopes of many higher-ups, he would never be able to make a name for himself. He might even be chased out of the Poison Sect. No matter which punishment it was, he couldn't bear it.
"Are you deaf? I'm asking you a question. Speak. "
The Poison Sect Master's expression turned even uglier when he saw Fang Tianhan so nervous that he couldn't speak.
What did Fang Tianhan's reaction mean? It meant that he had a guilty conscience and that he might really be framing someone else. People like that were loathsome to begin with, not to mention that he was an outer disciple of the Poison Sect who wielded considerable power.
Whether it was his position or his identity, he couldn't do such a thing.
That would be a disgrace to the sect's reputation and image, as well as the Poison Sect's reputation.
The Poison Sect was able to rule over the ten cities largely because they were open and aboveboard, fair, and just. Once they lost these qualities and morals, they'd lose their status as overlords no matter how strong they were in battle.
Water can also carry a boat, and it can also overturn a circle. This kind of logic could not be more obvious.
After being scolded, Fang Tianhan's heart skipped a beat. His face became even paler, without a trace of blood. His body swayed twice, as if he couldn't hold on any longer.
One had to know that this was the wrath of the Poison Sect Master, the one and only Wu Zun, the strongest in the Ten Great Cities.
Just this pressure and aura alone was like a mountain, almost crushing Fang Tianhan to death.
At this moment, he was terrified to the extreme. His heart was in a mess, and he didn't have time to think. After sucking in a breath of cold air, he immediately fell to his knees with a thump. His forehead was covered in cold sweat, and his voice had become stuttering.
Everything this disciple said is true. They are the ones who are framing me and distorting the truth. This matter will be known once we investigate. Call Zhou Shancai, Changsun Shan, and the others over for a confrontation. They will definitely be able to prove the vile actions of Xiao Yang and the others and clear this disciple's name. "
Fang Tianhan gnashed his teeth as he spoke.
Now that things had developed to this point, there was no turning back. He could only follow this path to the end and stubbornly persist until he died.
In truth, he did not know the process at all, and only saw the result of the matter. However, he believed that Zhangsun Shan and the others would definitely stand on his side. Therefore, as long as he found them, under the testimony of everyone, only Xiao Yang's group would be defeated.
Right now, both sides were sticking to their own version of events. Each side was right, and the other side was right, but there was no evidence.
No matter how furious the Poison Sect's upper echelons were, they couldn't recklessly judge.
"Fine, then I'll call them over for now so that you can understand why you're dying."
The Poison Sect Master said viciously.
In truth, this was a small matter in his eyes. As long as the wrongdoers lowered their heads and admitted their wrongs, it would be fine. But now, this wrongdoer was so stubborn that he had to interrupt Changsun Shan, Zhou Shancai, and the others' assessment. This was a huge price to pay, so the severity of the punishment had to be increased.
The Poison Sect Master's face was gloomy. As Wu Zun's cultivation erupted, he reached out with one hand. Light flashed in front of his eyes, and he saw many new disciples in the middle of the assessment appear in the main hall.
"Wow, Sect Master's Greater Teleportation Art is pretty good."
"Greater Teleportation Art is an Earth Grade martial art. When cultivated to the peak, one can teleport through the air. This move is quite sharp."
"In the entire sect, I'm afraid the Sect Master is the only one who has cultivated this art to perfection."
"The Sect Master is mighty."
The three elders, ten pavilion masters, and many other pavilion elders were all shocked. Their eyes were filled with envy and admiration as they let out praises and sighs.
Xiao Yang, Chen Zhifu, and the others were also shocked. The Sect Master was truly worthy of his reputation. This kind of ability was quite impressive.
On the other hand, Zhou Shancai, Zhou Shanlin, Zhangsun Shan, and the others who had suddenly appeared in the hall were dumbfounded. They had no idea what was going on at all. They looked around in confusion, their eyes full of confusion and doubt.
They looked at each other in confusion, then at the main hall and the many upper echelons of the Poison Sect present.
They had been in the middle of their assessment. Some of them had been stuck in the first trial's illusory realm, while others had reached the second trial's bronze door. They had all been racking their brains to think of a way to pass. But now, they were suddenly teleported here. The bronze door before them had disappeared, and so had the dry desert and demonic beasts around them. For a moment, they couldn't get used to it.
After a while, they slowly saw their surroundings and gradually understood what was going on.
It was then that Fang Tianhan seized the opportunity to remind them, "Changsun Shan, Zhou Shancai, Zhou Shanlin, didn't you say that Xiao Yang stole your storage rings? Now that we're in front of the elders and pavilion masters, you should honestly confess."
As he spoke, he shot meaningful looks at the three of them so they could testify against Xiao Yang.
The three of them finally understood what was going on.
It turned out that they'd been sent here to investigate this matter.
They were a little hesitant.
It wasn't a big deal to try and deceive Fang Tianhan at the foot of the mountain. After all, Fang Tianhan was just an outer sect disciple.
But now that almost all the upper echelons of the Poison Sect were here, it was impossible to fool them. Once the upper echelons of the Poison Sect discovered that they were framing Fang Tianhan, they would very likely be expelled from the sect.
Zhou Shancai, Zhou Shanlin, Changsun Shan, and the others exchanged glances. For a moment, no one dared to say a word.
After all, they were in the wrong in the first place. If they admitted their mistakes, there was at least room for redemption.
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