Hai Jingping was furious. He almost wanted to tear apart the people behind Granny Bizhu. Because he was really innocent this time, he didn't get any benefits at all. He just wanted to thank Jiang Wang for his sincerity and let him say something.
He knew very well that Reverend Chong Guang was the one in charge of this sea worship ceremony.
But Granny Bizhu kept slandering him, using her status as an elder to go against her superiors. She didn't take him seriously at all!
He couldn't take it anymore and didn't want to.
But Reverend Chong Guang stopped him, so he couldn't say anything. After all, for someone like him, the overall situation of Fishing Ocean Tower was more important than his personal honor.
As for Reverend Chong Guang …
Bizhu, who was complaining, was part of Fourth Elder Gu Huaixin's faction. The dead Hai Zongming was part of Second Elder Qin Zhen's faction.
As for Hai Jingping, others might not know, but they couldn't hide it from him. He and Third Elder Xu Xiangwan already had a tacit understanding on many things. In short, these people all had their own backgrounds, and none of them belonged to his faction.
He didn't want to care about the power struggle behind these people, and he didn't need to.
No matter how big Fishing Ocean Tower was, its resources weren't endless. Competition was inevitable. There were so many peak Outer Towers. When the opportunity to become a God appeared, who would go? Who couldn't go? These all needed to be fought for.
In a normal and healthy system, there was no lack of competition.
It was just that the occasion had to be appropriate.
Usually, they could just stand by and watch, but at the Tianya Stage, they couldn't let the people of Mogg Valley and Jue Ming Island laugh too much.
It wasn't that there couldn't be internal strife in Fishing Ocean Tower, but the intensity had to be controlled. At the level of guardian elders, that was the limit.
When it came to Elder Jinghai, it was too much.
As the highest-ranking person in Fishing Ocean Tower, Reverend Chong Guang had to show his attitude.
He glanced at Hai Jingping and Granny Bizhu indifferently. His eyes weren't sharp, but it was enough to express a warning. "Today is the sea worship ceremony. No matter what you do or think, you have to know your priorities. You can talk about your problems later. "
Hai Jingping was dissatisfied, but he could only suppress it.
For Granny Bizhu, her faction's primary goal was to defeat Hai Jingping and suppress Third Elder Xu Xiangwan's faction. Her primary objective was to seize the opportunity to obtain sufficient benefits for herself. As for who these benefits came from, that was secondary.
Since Hai Jingping and Jiang Wang had maintained sufficient caution and prevented her from obtaining evidence of bribery, then it was already impossible to defeat Hai Jingping on the spot. She would even have to bear the responsibility for the false accusation. However, she had plenty of ways to deal with it after the Sea Sacrifice.
Now that Reverend Chong Guang had stepped forward to stop her, she took the opportunity to stop.
"Yes, Spiritual Master," Granny Bizhu said respectfully, but then she said, "Let's not talk about Elder Hai for now. This little thief who had disrupted the sea sacrificial ceremony could not be let off. This old woman is here to express her opinion. The country has its laws and the sect has its rules. This old woman's disciple, Zhu Bi Qiong, has committed an unforgivable crime. Her body and soul should be destroyed. This old woman … will definitely not be lenient! Moreover, she has already confessed to this matter. The evidence is irrefutable. How can we delay the sea sacrifice for a mere brat from Qi? "
"If this one cries out for injustice, that one cries out for injustice. If the forty-five prisoners call out one by one, should we continue with the sea sacrifice ceremony? "
Finally, she bowed to Spiritual Master Chong Guang and said, "Please allow this old woman to capture this little thief for the Fishing Sea Tower to prove my loyalty and wash away the filth on my body!"
Seeing that Hai Jingping's gains from the Tianya Stage were gone, she did not want to let go of the gains from Jiang Wang.
Although Jiang Wang had succeeded in killing Hai Zongming, no one would think that he had done it alone. After all, everyone could see the difference between a first-level government and a fourth-level government.
Qi's side, of course, promoted Jiang Wang's Tianjiao's talent and his ability to kill a strong enemy above his level. However, the Fishing Sea Tower's side generally believed that Qi had sent experts to protect Jiang Wang after learning of Hai Zongming's whereabouts.
Even Granny Bizhu herself had absolute confidence in dealing with Jiang Wang. She regarded taking down Jiang Wang as a piece of cake, so she repeatedly requested to do it herself. She was afraid that others would share some of the benefits from Jiang Wang.
No matter how much people praised him as a Tianjiao, without enough time to grow, he could only be toyed with like a toy. He could only crawl on the ground and wait for the verdict!
Spiritual Master Chong Guang did not express his opinion. He only looked at Jiang Wang and said, "Jiang Wang, you are Jiang Wang, right? Today's already enough of a ruckus, making this lord's heart and mind in turmoil. If you leave now, I will not pursue your crime of disturbing the sea sacrifice ceremony. "
Granny Bizhu spoke vehemently, but he did not care. Perhaps he wanted to warn the people behind Granny Bizhu, but it was more likely that he was considering Yang Feng and Qi Xiao's opinions.
They had just spoken out in support of Jiang Wang. If the Fishing Sea Tower killed Jiang Wang right away, it would be a slap in the face. How would the two Perfected Masters feel then?
No matter how strong the Fishing Sea Tower was, there was no need to humiliate the current Perfected Masters.
If they directly shut Jiang Wang up, it would not only block the two Perfected Masters' mouths, but also quickly end this matter.
After the Sea Worshipping Ceremony was over, wouldn't the Sea Fishing Tower have the final say on the offshore islands?
However, Jiang Wang also understood this principle.
Otherwise, why would he wait until today, when all the forces in the offshore islands gathered to reverse the verdict for Zhu Biqiong?
Because before this, he did not even have a chance to speak! He wanted to find someone to pass on the message, but he did not even know where to open the door, let alone try to reverse the verdict. Even if he found irrefutable evidence, it would be difficult to make waves.
After this, Zhu Biqiong would be gone. Would it matter whether he reversed the verdict or not?
It was not that he insisted on choosing today, but today was indeed the only chance, the best time.
"Perfected Master, please understand." Jiang Wang was respectful and polite. "Jiang Wang's actions today are not arrogant, nor are they disrupting the sea sacrifice ceremony. On the contrary, they are to protect the sacred meaning of the sea sacrifice ceremony!"
Reverend Chong Guang looked at him. "It seems that you are determined today."
How strong was the pressure of a Perfected Master?
People might not know, but they could all guess.
However, they also saw that Jiang Wang still straightened his back.
He looked at Reverend Chong Guang calmly. "It's not that my heart is as strong as iron, but that I have to do it. Although Jiang Wang is not talented, I can't bear to disgrace the heroic spirits! "
Granny Bizhu said angrily, "How noble are you, Perfected Master? Why are you wasting your breath on this thief? Why don't you let me … "
She kept going back and forth because she wanted to use her cultivation to deal with Jiang Wang.
"Perfected Chong!" Jiang Wuyou, who was sitting on the main seat, stood up. "The servants of the Fishing Sea Tower don't seem to be very sensible. Why did it sound like she was going to make decisions for you? "
Although the actual elders were regarded as inferior elders, they were definitely not 'servants'. This was undoubtedly a form of humiliation.
"You!" Granny Bizhu was furious.
Reverend Chong Guang raised his hand to stop her from speaking. He looked back at Jiang Wuyou. "Palace Master Huaying has repeatedly spoken up for this person. It's obvious that she thinks highly of him. However, this sea sacrifice ceremony is not a matter of the Fishing Sea Tower alone. If one can delay it, can it delay ten thousand? If there is any inside story, it won't be too late to discuss it after the sea sacrifice. "
"Jueming Island doesn't think it's a delay." Qi Xiao suddenly said.
Reverend Chong Guang looked at her. She sat still, expressionless.
This kind of confrontation between Perfected Masters made people's hearts clench and they almost couldn't breathe.
The whole place fell into a suffocating silence.
This deathly silence was broken by a seemingly reckless voice.
"I, Xu Xiangqian! I don't think it's a delay! " From the two sides of the crowd, a man with an unusually high forehead suddenly stood up. His voice was high-spirited and filled with indescribable generosity. "As long as justice exists, it's only right to fight for it for a lifetime, let alone a moment!"
With his position and cultivation, he shouldn't have the right to speak. Who knew where these reckless people came from on the Tianya Stage.
Someone asked in a low voice, "Who is he?"
"Green Cliff Academy's Xu Xiangqian!" Without waiting for the answer, Xu Xiangqian had already introduced himself. "This is the principle that my master, Mo Ya, taught me!"
I owe him a big favor. Jiang Wang thought.
Using his master and Green Cliff Academy in this kind of situation wasn't just for show. Because of his identity as the Great Confucian's direct disciple, at least at this moment, Xu Xiangqian really did represent Green Cliff Academy to a certain extent!
He definitely didn't get permission beforehand and would definitely be punished afterwards. Otherwise, with so many disciples, the academy's reputation would have been ruined long ago.
Almost as soon as Xu Xiangqian's voice landed, another extraordinarily handsome man stood up.
A jade belt was wrapped around his forehead. His eyebrows were sharp and his eyes bright. His voice was like metal and stone. "If there are any doubts about an unpardonable crime, of course it's best to explain it clearly. What's the harm in delaying a bit of time? The path of heroic spirits can't have innocent blood on it! "
The beautiful woman beside him didn't stand up and didn't seem to be excited. She only added in a cold voice, "This is the opinion of Ice Phoenix Island."
If Xu Xiangqian was just faking it.
Then Li Fengyao and Li Longchuan could completely represent Ice Phoenix Island and the Stone Gate Li Family. The weight of this voice was extremely heavy.
Beside Xu Xiangqian, the quiet and reserved Yan Fu stood up and cupped his hands. He was gentle and polite. "I, Yan Fu, only represent myself and won't be stingy with this little bit of time. Zhenren Chong, please clean up the evil and return the Tianya Stage to a bright moon! "
He couldn't decide for the Yan family, nor could he act first and report later like Xu Xiangqian. But he could at least represent himself and provide support.
Tian Chang simply stood up and said, "Tyrannical Horn Island believes in justice."
He simply sat down again.
The words were simple, but the weight wasn't simple at all.
Tyrannical Horn Island was the foundation of the Tian Clan of Daze overseas. Together with Chongji Island, it was one of the two islands controlled by the Tian Clan.
The Tian Clan of Daze's weight in the offshore islands was also stronger than the Stone Gate Li Family.
"Our Longmen Academy … Oh!"
Zhi Shu had just jumped up when Zhao Wuyan, who was standing beside her, covered her mouth.
But the girl's voice was already halfway out. Zhao Wuyan could only continue. "Longmen Academy's disciples, Zhao Wuyan and Zhi Shu, believe that Fishing Sea Tower will properly handle this matter. On behalf of us, we hope for a good result. "
These words were somewhat impartial, but speaking at this time had already made her position clear.
Xu Xiangqian looked at Zhao Wuyan emotionally. If there weren't so many people at this time, he really wanted to shake hands with her. What a considerate woman! How deeply she loved him! Don't look at how she usually spoke bluntly. At the crucial moment, she still supported him without reservation! She supported his friend!
In a trance, Xu Xiangqian almost forgot that Jiang Qingyang, who was known as the Twin Prides of Horse Mountain with him, was still in the arena, asking for a chance.
Chongxuan, who had already received the order, certainly wouldn't fall behind at this time.
Although his strength wasn't very strong and he didn't have much momentum, his movement was the biggest. He almost jumped up and shouted at the top of his voice. "Neverwinter Island is willing to seek justice at any time!"
He was so excited!
How many times in a lifetime could he speak on the Tianya Stage?
Even the Sect Master and Immortal had to listen to him! Too domineering!
He had already recognized Jiang Wang's talent. After witnessing how easily Wu Yiyu was captured, he was even more certain that Jiang Wang would definitely grow into a powerhouse in the future. But he didn't expect that Jiang Wang not only had amazing talent, but also had such a wide network!
Good lord, one of the four great academies in the world, the Stone Gate Li Family, the Tian Clan of Daze, the Yan family of Beijun, and another one of the four great academies, the Longmen Academy, plus the Junggenjia, were they going to run rampant in the world?
Although the world was big, where couldn't they go?
Among these forces, the Oceanfishing Tower might not even consider them worthy of the attention of the Oceanfishing Tower. But their voices couldn't be ignored!
Even the First Elder of the Fishing Sea Tower, Chong Guang Zhenren, couldn't be indifferent.
But he even laughed and leisurely glanced at Yang Feng. "Brother Yang, what do you think of this?"
The Xuanwei Banner General of Mogol Valley smiled. "I'll listen to everyone."
At first, there was no disturbance, so he spoke sarcastically. But now, the crowd was turbulent, so he didn't want to be the one to stand out. He had a firm grasp of propriety. After all, confronting the Fishing Sea Tower head-on was not a wise move.
Chong Guang Zhenren was still indifferent, as if the scene in front of him didn't affect him at all.
But he turned back and looked at Jiang Wang. "Okay, young man. Now you have a chance to state your so-called 'grievance'. But I have to remind you, if you don't have enough evidence … "
He chuckled. "Although I can't bear to see Tianjiao wither, someone has to be responsible for the delay of the Sea Worship Ceremony."
What he meant was — you will die.
If he had been indifferent before and treated the matter in front of him as a rather interesting drama, he could even appreciate this young genius.
But now that he was forced to make a concession — even if this concession was so insignificant — he was already filled with murderous intent.
This was the murderous intent of a present age Perfected Master.
Jiang Wang didn't say a word.
But he didn't miss out on any of those deep feelings.
Was it difficult to save Zhu Biqiong?
It was too difficult!
He just wanted a chance to speak, so he had to curry favor with Grandma Bizhu and beg Hai Jingping. Even so, he had to suffer a slap and spit out blood before he could speak.
This was only the beginning.
If he wanted to finish speaking, he needed Chong Guang Zhenren's nod.
But he couldn't even find the door to Chong Guang Zhenren's house, so he didn't have the qualifications to ask for an audience.
There was no possibility of a deal between him and Chong Guang Zhenren, because they weren't on equal footing.
Chung Geng Sheng did the opposite and came up with the idea of using public pressure to force Chong Guang Zhenren to speak. He was extremely daring.
According to Chung Geng Sheng's plan, Jiang Wuyou would speak out to support Jiang Wang, and then the Tian family of Daze would back him up. (Jiang Wang had already discussed with Tian Chang beforehand, and Tian Chang had somehow obtained Tian Anping's support.)
These two powerful voices were the prelude.
Chung Geng Sheng had already bribed some elders of small sects to stand out and say a few words when necessary. They didn't need to go against Fishing Sea Tower, they just needed to express the "public opinion" that thirsted for justice. They only needed the truth.
Fishing Sea Tower claimed to be the master of the islands near the sea, so they couldn't publicly trample on the public opinion.
Only then could they fight for Jiang Wang's chance to finish speaking.
But unexpectedly, the Green Cliff Academy, the Li family of Shimen, the Yan family of Beijun, and even the disciples of Longmen Academy that he had just met were all willing to speak up for Jiang Wang. As a result, the elders of the small sects that Chung Geng Sheng had bribed didn't even need to appear.
Because public opinion had already formed.
Of course, Fishing Sea Tower could ignore these voices, and they could even immediately organize more voices to disrupt public opinion. As long as Fishing Sea Tower casually gave a hint, many people would rush forward to speak up. But the scene just now had already been left here, and it couldn't be forgotten.
The prisoners used as sacrificial offerings to the sea had their doubts. This point wouldn't be forgotten.
Moreover, who could truly ignore the power that these people and their voices represented when they gathered together?
Look.
Even the first elder of Fishing Sea Tower, Chong Guang Zhenren, one of the most powerful people on the sea, had to lower his arrogant head and listen to Jiang Wang's words. He should have said them long ago.
Even if Jiang Wang's attitude wasn't polite and was threatening him. But it was difficult to make Zhenren give in!
Jiang Wang didn't become arrogant because of Chong Guang Zhenren's concession. His attitude was still upright, and could even be called humble.
"Where did this junior get the courage to speak without any evidence?" He bowed deeply to Chong Guang Zhenren, then slowly straightened his back and turned to look at Granny Bizhu. "Actually, you were right about a few things just now."
Granny Bizhu was secretly shocked. When the descendants of the famous sects stood up one by one, she had already felt that things seemed to be getting out of control. Jiang Wang was far more powerful than she had imagined. She had already acknowledged the friendship between Jiang Wang and Chung Geng Sheng to the greatest extent, but she didn't expect so many people to speak up now … This meant that her plan might be far from enough.
The consequences of miscalculation were terrible, especially when she had so many secrets that she couldn't let others know.
But no one could find the slightest bit of panic on her face.
She had lived for so many years and was very clear about one thing. Most of the time, people didn't lose to their opponents, but to their own panic!
So not only did she not panic, but she snorted and said aggressively, "What did I say wrong? The heavens are clear, you wolf … "
"Zhu Biqiong's nature is pure. Today's situation is because she was seduced by a scoundrel! "Jiang Wang suddenly raised his voice and interrupted her." You're right! "
"But that scoundrel is not Elder Hai Jingping, and it's not me who is far inland and can't be contacted at all."
For the first time, he stared at the white-haired old woman in front of him with such sharp eyes and said firmly, "It's you, you old hag!"
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(Two updates are not one, so there's no update at night. See you tomorrow ~)
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