Finding evidence could be said to be difficult, but it could also be said to be easy.
If Ling Xian had no clue, then he wouldn't know where to start. But since he guessed that the reason why the totems fell was because of the elders, then he could follow this train of thought.
If Ling Xian's guess was correct, then what would be the first step for the elders?
Without a doubt, they would kill the original rulers. Even if they don't, they would imprison them.
Because if these people regain their freedom, they would do everything they can to restore the totems. Once the totems return to their peak, then the elders would lose their current positions.
They might even lose their lives.
Therefore, Ling Xian analyzed the first step for the elders, and that would be to kill the original rulers. Then, they would slowly gain control of the royal tribe.
"Every single cultivator who fell because of the totems would want the totems to be restored and return to their peak. This involves far too many people. It is impossible to kill them all. "
"Even if he killed the original clan leader and elders, it would still be impossible."
"Because all the top forces have the Eternal Lanterns. Once they are killed, it will raise panic and even suspicion. This way, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. "
Ling Xian frowned and analyzed what the First Elder was going to do.
In the end, he felt like the biggest possibility was to imprison the original rulers and make up a lie to make the Tribe feel safe.
This was the only way to ensure one's position and not arouse suspicion.
"It has to be. Or else the moment they are killed, the Eternal Lanterns will extinguish. This will make the Tribe suspicious." Ling Xian grinned, feeling like he was getting closer and closer to the truth.
Then, he made his move and decided to find someone to ask about the original rulers.
If he was still in the clan and living well, it would prove that his conjecture was false. But if they weren't, then they were imprisoned.
The moon was hanging high in the sky. It was late at night.
The royal tribe was silent and it was the perfect time for Ling Xian to ask for information.
He melted into the night and walked through the royal tribe in search of a suitable target. Slowly, he found a luxuriously decorated yard in the middle of the city. The lights were on.
This made Ling Xian's eyes brighten. He decided this was it.
Because this yard was very luxurious and it was in the middle of the city. This meant the person inside must have an extraordinary identity.
Such a person would undoubtedly know a lot of information.
Therefore, Ling Xian waved his hand to break the defensive array around the yard and entered the room.
As soon as he entered, he saw a middle-aged man pouring himself a cup and drinking by himself. He was already somewhat drunk. However, when he sensed Ling Xian's presence, he immediately woke up.
"Who are you?!"
The middle-aged man shouted and a short axe appeared in each of his hands. Without a word, he slashed at Ling Xian. The huge force directly shattered the space.
Against the two ferocious short axes, Ling Xian merely extended a finger and stopped them in midair, making them unable to move.
This caused the middle-aged man to be astonished. He didn't expect the newcomer to be so powerful.
"Don't be afraid. I have no intention of hurting you." Ling Xian softly grinned and pushed the man back.
"So it's you, Senior."
The middle-aged man sighed in relief. He was already drunk and subconsciously attacked Ling Xian. He didn't see his face clearly.
Now that he could see it clearly, he felt relieved.
He witnessed the entire battle three days ago and naturally knew how powerful Ling Xian was. Therefore, he didn't think he had the ability to resist.
Plus, if Ling Xian wanted to harm him or the royal land, then there was no need for him to attack three days ago.
"You know me?" Ling Xian frowned.
"The battle three days ago, I was fortunate enough to witness the entire process." The middle-aged man put away his short axe and revealed a flattering smile.
"I see."
Ling Xian's frown relaxed and he grinned, "It's easy now that you know me. I have something to ask you."
"Senior, please speak. I will tell you everything I know." The middle-aged man smiled.
"I want to ask, the original rulers of the royal land, like the Leader and the elders, are they still in the city?"
Ling Xian had a faint smile on his lips. He appeared to be at ease and merely chatting. However, reality was that he was waiting. Because what was going to happen next would determine if his guess was correct or not.
"They're not here anymore." The man answered naturally.
Ling Xian's expression froze and confirmed his guess.
There was no need to ask. Just this sentence alone was enough to determine that the original person in power had already been imprisoned by the Great Elder. Or else it would be too much of a coincidence.
"Senior, why are you asking this?"
The middle aged man's eyes were filled with curiosity. "If you want to see the Clan Leader, I'm afraid you won't be able to. Twenty years ago, he left with the other elders to find a way to restore the totem."
"Find a way? I think he was imprisoned. "
Ling Xian whispered to himself. On the surface, he didn't show it, "I see."
"Yeah, it's been 20 years. I wonder how the Leader and the others are doing."
The middle-aged man's eyes dimmed a little, "If it weren't for the fact that the Lamp of Soul is still there, I would've thought they were dead."
"Just as I predicted, in order to not cause any panic, the Supreme Elder simply imprisoned them and made up the lie that they were out searching for a way."
Ling Xian silently snickered. He didn't think the Supreme Elder would abandon the entire royal land for his own selfish desires.
Remember that the totem was the foundation of a tribe. What the Supreme Elder did was the same as destroying the foundation of the royal land!
Reality proved that the Supreme Elder really did lead the royal land into the abyss. If he didn't make a move, the royal land would've been destroyed three days ago.
"Even though I lack concrete evidence, there is a 90% chance that I am right." Ling Xian silently sighed and fell into a dilemma.
He was struggling over whether or not he should help. In the end, he decided to do it.
Even though this was the royal land's business and had nothing to do with him, this involved the Ancestral Land of Pan Gu, so he had something to do with it.
The Supreme Elder had made it clear that he didn't want to give the spot to him. Only by changing the leader would he be able to get the spot.
In other words, he had to save the original leader.
"This is the only way. Or else I won't be able to get the spot."
Muttering to himself, Ling Xian's expression turned serious and he asked in a low voice, "Do you know where the sinners are imprisoned?"
Hearing this, the middle-aged man was a little startled, not understanding why Ling Xian would ask this.
However, he didn't dare to disobey and answered honestly, "There are three places in the royal land where the sinners are imprisoned. Depending on the severity of the crime, we decide where they are imprisoned."
"Which place are we not allowed to enter?" Ling Xian asked.
"Then there is only the Broken Cliff. Normally, only those who have committed heinous crimes are imprisoned there."
"Once you enter, you will not be able to come out. Unless there are special circumstances, you will not be able to come out even if you know you are going to die."
"Only the leader has the right to enter this place. If anyone else dares to trespass, they will be imprisoned there as well."
The man continued to speak, making Ling Xian's eyes brighten.
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