Yan Chifeng was like a hungry wolf that had been caught in a trap. Cold sweat the size of beans was popping up all over his face, and the brutality in his eyes was fluctuating like sword auras, as if he could not wait to cut Li Yao into pieces.
However, the chief of the Giant Axe Tribe and the chief of the Feathered Snakes Tribe were guarding the Truth Cabinet, one on the left and the other on the right. Their cold eyes blocked his route of attack like an iron fence.
Yan Chifeng swallowed hard, only to find that there was nothing but dead silence.
He raised his head, only to discover that the qi-trainers of the other five tribes were all eyeing the Burning Sun Tribe coldly, while most of the qi-trainers of the Burning Sun Tribe were staring at him emotionlessly.
"Brother …"
Standing next to Yan Xibei, Yan Chihuo was indifferent. Veins were bulging out of his right hand, and he was clenching his saber so hard that it was almost wet. He gritted his teeth and asked, "Brother, you said that you heard Sand Scorpion admit that he was a space resident?"
Yan Chifeng's cold sweat was even thicker, as if someone had just poured a basin of cold water on his face. He looked at Li Yao and then at his brother and uncle, before he roared like an animal, "Are you crazy? You don't believe me? Why do you believe an outsider?
"I — I — I get it now!
"You were all fooled by him. Even I was fooled by him. On the tank of the Burning Sun Tribe, he saw me, but he pretended that he did not know and said those words on purpose to mislead me!
"Even if — even if he is not a space resident, so what? Even if he is not a space resident, he can still be a spy for the space residents! After all, many fully-armed Cultivators are indeed hiding in the valley. You must trust me!
"Sand Scorpion! What you said just now was not true. Everything you said was just your own story! If you are capable enough, I will ask you some questions, and you will answer 'yes' or 'no'. It is the most accurate way to determine the truth! "
Hearing that … Boos echoed from the other five tribes simultaneously. Even many qi-trainers in the battle formation of the Burning Sun Tribe were showing disdain.
The warriors of Iron Plateau valued integrity above all. Sand Scorpion had proven his identity on the Truth Cabinet time and time again. Yan Chifeng still wanted to pester him. He had gone too far.
Brilliance flashed in the eyes of the chief of the Feathered Snakes Tribe. She was about to speak when Li Yao interrupted her. While coughing, he said, "Yan Chifeng, everything I said is true. I am not scared that you will question me. You can test it however you want!"
"However. I've already been tested on the Truth Cabinet so many times. It should be your turn now! "
"You said that I was a spy from the space station, and I said that you were a spy of the Temple of Immortals. Now that I've been tested twice, do you dare to come up and have a try?"
"As long as you can pass the test of the Truth Cabinet, I will try again!"
"This …"
Yan Chifeng's face was pale, his sweat running down like raindrops. His eyeballs rolled more than a hundred times in an instant.
The Qi Practitioners from the other five tribes narrowed their eyes when they saw him hesitating. The discussions grew louder and louder.
"Wind!"
Staring at Yan Chifeng, Yan Xibei sighed and said, "With everything coming to this point, for the glory of the Burning Sun Tribe and to find out the truth behind Zheng Dong's murder, I have no other choice. For the future of the six tribes of Iron Plateau, you should go to the Truth Cabinet and prove your innocence! "
"Uncle!"
Yan Chifeng's face was twisted. He was about to argue, when he raised his head. Not only were the experts of the other five tribes pointing their spears at him angrily, many people of the Burning Sun Tribe, including his own brother Yan Chihuo, had raised their wariness and seemed to consider him an enemy!
Yan Chifeng secretly gritted his teeth, wishing that he could mince the wretched 'Sand Scorpion' into pieces. Calming himself down, he shouted, "Alright. My conscience is clear anyway. Why don't I go to the Truth Cabinet?
"I am definitely not a member of the Temple of Immortals. The Truth Cabinet can test me however it wants!
"After the Truth Cabinet proves that I am telling the truth, Sand Scorpion, I will ask you a few more questions and tear apart your mask!"
Yan Chifeng sniffed and strode toward the Truth Cabinet with his head held high.
"Wait a moment!"
Li Yao rose up abruptly and wiped the blood on his lips. He said loudly, "Chief of the Feathered Snakes Tribe, and everyone else, I know a thing or two about the whole thing. Chief Xiong has told me a lot of his suspicions, too. To ensure the accuracy of the test, can I ask a question and ask Yan Chifeng to answer it?"
The four chiefs, Yan Xibei, and the three elders of the Furious Bears Tribe discussed for a while. Then, the chief of the Feathered Snakes Tribe said, "Why don't you tell us what question you are going to ask?"
Yan Chifeng shrieked, "He will certainly set a trap for me in the question!"
Li Yao sneered. "Rest assured. Everybody heard the question I asked clearly. So many people will be able to tell whether or not it is a trap!
"Yan Chifeng, you said that you are not a member of the Temple of Immortals. I absolutely believe that!
"Now that you know the existence of the 'Truth Cabinet', you must've planned everything carefully before you took action.
"For example, it is very possible that you are not a member of the Temple of Immortals but merely colluded with the Temple of Immortals in exchange for benefits.
"For example, if you provide cannon fodder for the Temple of Immortals, the Temple of Immortals will make you the king of Iron Plateau, or give you certain Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures so that you can break into a higher level.
"There is another possibility. You have never heard of the Temple of Immortals, and we only call each other by code names, such as' some organization '. If you are in fact a member of the' Temple of Immortals', it will not be wrong for you to say that you are not a member of the Temple of Immortals!
"Furthermore, even if the test of the Truth Cabinet proves that you have heard of the Temple of Immortals, you can argue that the spies of the Temple of Immortals in the Burning Sun Tribe once mentioned the name 'Temple of Immortals' in a casual conversation with you a long time ago. It is perfectly normal that you have completely forgotten the name after such a long time, but it has been etched into your soul!"
Yan Chifeng couldn't help but sneer. "Now that you have said everything, it seems that the Truth Cabinet will not be useful even if it proves that I am not a member of the Temple of Immortals?"
"Yes."
Li Yao nodded. "In order to prove your innocence, we have to focus on the death of your father, Yan Zhengdong, which is at the center of everything!"
Yan Chifeng burst into fury. "What? You suspect that I killed my father in person? That is outrageous! That is outrageous! Come on. Let's go to the Truth Cabinet and find out the truth! "
"Why are you so agitated?"
Li Yao said coldly. "At first, I suspected Yan Xibei and Yan Chihuo. But on second thought, they were the two of them. One of them was old and disabled, and the other was young and vigorous. His capability was not high enough after all. It was not safe for him to do the job.
"You, on the other hand, are both skilled and trusted by Yan Zhengdong. You are the best candidate for the job.
"However, there are many ways to kill a person. For example, if you heavily wounded Yan Zhengdong first and asked someone else to do the job, it would not be wrong for you to say that you did not kill anyone!"
Yan Chifeng was so angry that he was laughing so miserably that he could not hold back his tears. "Then, I will go to the Truth Cabinet to prove that I did not attack my father that night!"
"Wait!"
Li Yao coughed softly. He rubbed his temples unhurriedly, as if he had not recovered from the excruciating pain of his soul being torn apart. He said unhurriedly, "Such a question is too broad and vague after all. Maybe there are other experts in the Temple of Immortals, and it was not you who did it. Nobody knows for sure. "
Yan Chifeng burst into fury. "We can't go left or right. What do you want exactly? "
In the camp of the Burning Sun Tribe, many people saw that Yan Chifeng was so resolute that their suspicions were dispelled. They whispered to each other, "Yan Chifeng does not seem to be faking it. He is not from the Temple of Immortals, and he did not kill Chief Yan, either!"
Li Yao said unhurriedly, "That day in Furious Bears City, I heard what you told me. I've heard about what happened from you guys. It's said that you were practicing martial arts in a secluded place in the wee hours of the morning. It was your brother Yan Chihuo who found your father's body first and sent someone to find you. That's how you got the news. Am I right? "
Yan Chifeng burst into laughter. "Everybody in the six tribes of Iron Plateau knows that I am a famous martial arts maniac who practices martial arts in secluded places every night. You are suspecting me just because of that?"
"No, you've got it wrong."
Li Yao shook his head and said softly, "The important thing is, if you are telling the truth, your brother Yan Chihuo should have learned of your father's death earlier than you did, right?"
Yan Chifeng rolled his eyes and shuddered hard, unable to say anything for a long time.
Li Yao smiled and gestured. "Yan Chifeng, please go to the stage. You only need to say that 'five days ago, in Furious Bears City, I didn't know that Yan Zhengdong was dead before Yan Chihuo sent someone to find me'. That will be enough.
"If you're not lying, then this should be the truth, right?"
"If the word 'false' actually appeared on the Truth Cabinet after you said that, then it would be a little strange. Since you were practicing martial arts in a secluded place the entire night, how did you know that your father, Yan Zhengdong, was dead before your brother sent someone to find you?"
"That's the question. You can analyze it carefully and see if there are any traps in it.
"Is it possible that Yan Chifeng is innocent, but he learned of his father's death earlier than his brother Yan Chihuo did?"
Whispers echoed in the camp of qi-trainers again. Everybody frowned and thought hard for a long time.
Five minutes later, Yan Xibei slowly flew out of the stage in his jet wheelchair. He shook his head in pain and said, "There are no traps. If Yan Chifeng had nothing to do with it, it is indeed impossible that he knew that Yan Zhengdong was dead before Yan Chihuo discovered it!"
His words seemed to be a death sentence for Yan Chifeng. His face turned from red to purple, from purple to black, and from black to pale!
"Brother!"
Yan Chihuo unsheathed his serrated saber and roared in tears, "Brother, is my father's death really related to you?"
Yan Chifeng covered his chest and replied resolutely, "Of course not!"
Yan Chihuo waved his saber and unleashed a scorching aura. "If you are not, go to the Truth Cabinet and say what you said!"
Rolling his eyes for a long time, Yan Chifeng glared at Li Yao gloomily and gnashed his teeth. "Alright. Since none of you believe me, I will prove my innocence with the Truth Cabinet!"
He spat on the ground and strode to the Truth Cabinet, shouting, "Sand Scorpion, after I prove my innocence, I will ask you another question, and your real face will be revealed."
Hardly had he concluded his sentence when Yan Chifeng suddenly stomped his feet. His spiritual gas surged out and raised a large cloud of dust, blocking everybody's sight.
Then, he jumped back like a viper and attacked Yan Chifeng, who was floating in midair!
Yan Chihuo was greatly shocked. He roared and lunged at the enemy.
But he was kicked in the chest by Yan Chifeng's invisible kick that seemed to have come out of nowhere. Under the bombardment of his spiritual gas, he vomited blood and was blown away.
When the dust settled, Yan Xibei was already in Yan Chifeng's hands. A dagger was stabbed into the old man's neck. As long as he spat out his spiritual gas, the veins and the cervical vertebrae would all be cut off!
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