Everyone's eyes were cold and sharp as they stared at Huang Xi.
Yan Wuji said coldly, "Huang Xi, are you accusing Zhisheng Cliffs of purposely framing Gu Dongliu?"
He brought up Zhisheng Cliffs directly, hoping that Huang Xi would back off and not interfere in this matter. Otherwise, they would be in trouble.
"Of course not. I heard from Gu Dongliu that Mr. Kong did not experience the incident himself, and it was only from the mouth of a junior. However, since Gu Dongliu and Zhan Xiao have their own versions of the story, Zhisheng Cliffs, as a holy land, naturally cannot fully trust the people under their command. If we were to arrest someone without conducting an investigation, it would be seen as bullying, and it would be detrimental to the reputation of the holy land."
Huang Xi said, "Gu Dongliu is right. This matter is extremely simple to investigate. All we need is for Gu Dongliu to show any of us what happened at that time with his spiritual will, and we will naturally understand. If it was really Gu Dongliu who did it, I will definitely support Zhisheng Cliffs' actions and take him down."
Many people had a strange look on their faces. Huang Xi's words were frank and there did not seem to be anything wrong with it. He did not directly say that he would stand against Zhisheng Cliffs, which would seem a bit stupid.
The cause of this matter was the conflict between Zhan Xiao and Gu Dongliu. However, because of their standpoint, no one really wanted to know the truth. It was not important, but when the battle reached a stalemate and Huang Xi said these words, the situation was slightly different.
"Although Zhuge Qingfeng and I are old rivals, I also believe that he is righteous and not an unreasonable person. If Gu Dongliu's character is really so despicable, Zhuge Qingfeng, will you be able to put righteousness before family?" Huang Xi looked at Zhuge Qingfeng and said.
"If the investigation is as Zhan Xiao said, I will not side with Gu Dongliu. I will hand him over and hand over the holy relic of the Zhuge Family to Zhisheng Cliffs as an apology," Zhuge Qingfeng said.
As soon as he said this, the space became slightly quiet, but there was a faint sense of oppression.
"Are you all suspecting me?" Zhan Xiao's face was gloomy. He naturally knew the truth.
Many people looked at him. He was just a Son of Zhisheng Cliffs. The great figures of the Barren Sky Ranking did not care too much about him. Zhisheng Cliffs had nine Sons in every generation. How many Saints were there?
It would already be impressive if Zhan Xiao's achievements could catch up to Kong Yao's. Judging from his battle with Gu Dongliu and the character he had displayed in this matter, it was unlikely that he would be able to do so.
"Huang Xi's words seem to make sense." At this moment, another voice rang out. Everyone looked in the direction of the crowd and saw Xu Shang of the Tingxue House with a mysterious smile on his face. His eyes were slightly narrowed, giving off a gentle feeling, but in reality, it was extremely sharp. This fellow was an existence who showed no mercy when he attacked.
Xu Shang, ranked ninth on the Barren Sky Ranking, also expressed his stance.
While none of them were directly against Zhisheng Cliffs, their stance was already biased.
"Are you two going to interfere in this matter?" Kong Yao looked at Huang Xi and Xu Shang and asked coldly.
"No, no …" Xu Shang smiled and shook his head, "I'm just saying. If Brother Kong thinks I'm wrong, just pretend you didn't hear it."
Ye Futian was not going to participate in the battle. After all, he was someone with a big business. Zhisheng Cliffs would not have any scruples doing things in the Barren State. He would not fall out with Zhisheng Cliffs, but with his status, he could stand out and say a few words.
"Do you think I'm wrong, Brother Kong?" Huang Xi smiled and said, "I'm also thinking for both sides. There's a peaceful way to solve this, so there's no need to fight and damage the harmony. Zhuge Qingfeng has already said that if Gu Dongliu really did what Zhan Xiao said, he should hand him over immediately. Is this not enough to satisfy Zhisheng Cliffs?"
Huang Xi had already said this much, and the meaning was clear. If Zhisheng Cliffs still insisted on taking action, it meant that they were going to protect Zhan Xiao even though they knew it was him who did it. Although many people faintly felt that what Gu Dongliu said was the truth, coming from Huang Xi's mouth, it was undoubtedly offending Zhisheng Cliffs.
As for Zhan Xiao, he was completely ignored.
While Huang Xi and Xu Shang would not directly go to war with Zhisheng Cliffs, at the very least, it was enough to affect the situation here. The other important figures of the Barren State would probably not jump out on the spot after seeing the two of them express their stance.
If no one else joined in, Kong Yao and the others would naturally not be able to break this stalemate.
"I've seen what Zhan Xiao showed, and there's no need to doubt him. If anyone continues to doubt him, it's the same as doubting Zhisheng Cliffs," Kong Yao said forcefully. Huang Xi and Xu Shang's stance had caused a subtle change in the situation. Their side's momentum was obviously weakening. If he did not continue to be forceful, he might as well just leave the Barren State and return to Yu State.
"Today, at the banquet in Xuanwu Tower, I've seen the attitude of everyone in the Barren State. The Zhuge Family is also an influential force in the Barren State. If that's the case, I'll give the Zhuge Family a few more days to think about it. If you still don't hand him over, you'll have to bear the consequences." Kong Yao said coldly and said, "Farewell."
Kong Yao turned around and left after saying that. Yan Wuji and the others' faces were ashen. Did they really fail today?
"Retreat." They turned around and followed Kong Yao. In an instant, many people retreated from the area. There were people from Sword Saint Villa, people from the Emperor Family, and many other mighty ones.
"Brother Kong, if we can't take down the Zhuge Family, we'll be in danger," Yan Wuji said. His expression did not look too good.
"I know, but you all saw what happened today. Are you confident that you can take them down?" Kong Yao said, "Since the Zhuge Family wants to continue struggling, then everyone should prepare for a larger battle. Bring the mighty ones of the family out and kill their way into Crouching Dragon Mountain."
This time, the juniors of Zhisheng Cliffs were also present. He still had some reservations and did not go all out to kill.
"Yes." Yan Wuji nodded. "But we can't leave Xuanwu City now. We need to keep an eye on Crouching Dragon Mountain, especially Zhuge Qingfeng and Yuan Hong."
"I know," Kong Yao said. Yan Wuji must be worried that Crouching Dragon Mountain would take drastic measures, just like how Yuan Hong dealt with White Cloud City.
Given the current situation, Yan Wuji and the others would definitely want to eliminate them completely.
"Qin Zhong, Zhan Xiao, you two go to the Holy Zhi Palace. You don't have to participate in what happens next. It would be better if the Holy Zhi Palace could send mighty ones," Kong Yao said. Qin Zhong and Zhan Xiao understood what he meant.
This time, Kong Yao was really angry and prepared to go to Crouching Dragon Mountain to kill.
"Let's go make arrangements as well," Yan Wuji, Di Kai, and the others said. Everything from now on would be decided by this battle.
In another direction, although Zhuge Qingfeng and the others had defeated Kong Yao, they did not feel relaxed at all. This time, they took the initiative to attack because Gu Dongliu had walked out of the Zhuge Family with determination. In today's battle, no one had gone all out. They naturally felt the change in Kong Yao's attitude. He had become more aggressive.
What they would face next would be even more dangerous battles.
"I still can't avoid my family." Zhuge Qingfeng sighed in his heart. There were some things that he wanted to avoid, but he couldn't.
Gu Dongliu stood there in silence. He wanted to face all of this alone, but Ye Futian and Zhuge Qingfeng still came and did not abandon him. He naturally felt warmth in his heart, but he also felt a sense of loss. He felt a sense of loss because in the end, everyone had been dragged into this.
Ye Futian walked to Huang Xi and Xu Shang and cupped his hands. "Thank you, seniors."
"No need to thank me. I didn't do anything." Xu Shang shrugged. He had only said a few words casually. He really did not do anything.
"Actually, I don't want you to get involved in this," Huang Xi said, looking at Ye Futian. Zhisheng Cliffs had come to the Barren State determined to win, and they would not retreat now. Ye Futian's power was still at a disadvantage. After all, it was Zhisheng Cliffs.
It was not easy for Ye Futian to appear in the Barren State. He was someone who had defeated Qin Zhong of Zhisheng Cliffs and had a chance to prove himself as a Saint in the future.
"Why would I want to?" Ye Futian said with a smile. But that was his third brother. Even if he did not get involved, he would still get involved. He was only a noble and could not do anything, but he still could not just watch.
Zhuge Qingfeng looked at the conversation between Ye Futian and Huang Xi and sighed. Ye Futian had already gained the admiration of many great figures on the Barren Sky Ranking. Huang Xi, You Chi, Xu Shang, Yuan Hong … Although he was only a noble, he had already unknowingly affected the situation in the Barren State.
If the Palace had not made the wrong decision, Ye Futian would have reached the pinnacle of the Sage Plane in a few years. He would have been qualified to represent the Barren State and become the next leader of the Palace.
It was a pity that the Barren State had Bai Luli before him, and the Palace had chosen Bai Luli.
…
The news of the battle in Xuanwu City swept through the Barren State and spread to every corner.
The Sword Saint Villa, the Emperor Family, the Nantian House, and other forces began to mobilize their mighty ones. Kong Yao and the others remained in Xuanwu City.
The turmoil in the Barren State became even more intense. Qin Zhong, Zhan Xiao, and the others had arrived at the Holy Zhi Palace. There was nothing left for them to do.
The mighty ones in the Palace had obviously already heard about the battle in Xuanwu City. Many people were shocked. Even the Palace Lords of the Holy Zhi Palace felt their hearts tremble.
One of the pieces of news, in particular, was that Ye Futian had defeated Qin Zhong of Zhisheng Cliffs as a Grade Two Noble. This news shocked the upper echelons of the Palace.
Back then, Qin Zhong had been so powerful in the Holy Zhi Palace that Ximen Hanjiang could not withstand a single blow. Now, he had lost to Ye Futian, a disciple who had been expelled from the Palace. Who could understand this feeling?
In the Holy Sage Pavilion, Liu Chan stood in front of the hall and looked up into the air. Qin Zhong was said to have the potential to become a Saint. This was said by the Saint of Zhisheng Cliffs, so there was no mistake. But now, he had lost to Ye Futian, a Grade Two Noble.
Then, what about Ye Futian?
Did he also have the potential to become a Saint?
There had been two people with the potential to become Saints in the Palace. But now, Ye Futian had not only been expelled, but he might also stand against the Palace. He might even become Bai Luli's mortal enemy in the future.
Two people with the potential to become Saints, both from the Palace, but they were as incompatible as fire and water.
Did he regret it?
Liu Chan doubted his decision. Did he make the wrong decision?
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