novelraw Chapter 183 : Cang Song Takes Action
Chapter 183 : Cang Song Takes Action
Chapter 183: Cang Song Takes Action
After hearing Lu Xueqi’s words, many among the Righteous Path indeed felt somewhat puzzled.
However, in the ears of the truly powerful or the great forces, they nodded repeatedly—this matter was something they had long since heard of.
Thereafter, Lu Xueqi revealed the matter of Puzhi coming to the Qingyun Sect to seek the 《Tai Chi Profound Purity Dao》.
She also exposed Puzhi’s evil deed of slaughtering Caomiao Village in order to fulfill his grand ambition.
As well as how Puzhi had taken Zhang Xiaofan as his disciple and entrusted him to discard the Soul-Devouring Bead in the future—she recounted everything in full detail.
Next, she spoke of how, after Puzhi returned to Tianyin Temple, he had not been punished by Abbot Puhong.
She also mentioned the various misdeeds Puzhi committed at Kong Sang Mountain and Dead Spirit Abyss.
Upon hearing this, many members of the Righteous Path immediately looked in shock toward the direction of Tianyin Temple.
After hearing Lu Xueqi’s words, Abbot Puhong merely closed his eyes and lowered his head, offering no rebuttal.
Seeing Abbot Puhong’s demeanor, how could the crowd not understand that what Lu Xueqi said was most likely true?
Some of the Righteous Path members below could not help but begin discussing among themselves.
“So by that logic, isn’t the true culprit Tianyin Temple’s Puzhi?”
“Exactly. This Puzhi of Tianyin Temple was far too detestable. One of Tianyin Temple’s Four Divine Monks, yet he actually committed a village massacre.”
“Yes, all for the sake of achieving his desire for immortality, he slaughtered an entire village of Caomiao Village. His methods were truly vicious—far worse than even the Demonic Sect.”
“Indeed. But if that’s the case, doesn’t that mean Zhang Xiaofan alone bears the supreme arts of two sects?”
At this point, many experts from various sects could not help but turn their gazes toward Zhang Xiaofan, who was kneeling within the great hall.
When Zhang Xiaofan saw Lu Xueqi appear to speak on his behalf, a radiant light bloomed within his eyes.
He looked at the figure above, and deep within his gaze flowed profound affection.
After glancing at Zhang Xiaofan, Lu Xueqi also discerned certain signs.
However, she harbored no thoughts toward Zhang Xiaofan. She merely looked once before no longer paying him any attention.
After all, as long as Zhang Xiaofan did not provoke her, she would not make a move against him.
Below, Lin Jingyu found the situation rather astonishing.
He was now certain that Lu Xueqi had indeed, as he learned at Dead Spirit Abyss, joined the chat group. These pieces of information had most likely come from the chat group.
Thinking this, Lin Jingyu could not help but sigh inwardly.
Ever since Lu Xueqi joined the chat group, the trajectory of this world had diverged drastically from its original course.
And the advantage he once held as a transmigrator had become increasingly diminished after Lu Xueqi joined the chat group.
After all, judging by the current situation, this world had already collapsed into such chaos—what did the little advantage he once possessed even amount to?
After hearing Lu Xueqi’s explanation, Dao Xuan and Tian Buyi now understood the origin of Zhang Xiaofan’s Soul-Devouring Bead.
This caused the way they looked at Zhang Xiaofan to grow somewhat strange.
It was one thing that Zhang Xiaofan had earned Puzhi’s favor; he had also cultivated both Buddhist and Daoist techniques.
And furthermore, he had obtained the Demonic Sect’s magic treasure, the Soul-Devouring Bead—this made Dao Xuan and the others feel that Zhang Xiaofan was far from simple.
However, after Lu Xueqi’s clarification, they also understood that this matter could not be blamed on Zhang Xiaofan. The knot in Dao Xuan’s heart eased considerably.
As for Tian Buyi, his face lit up with delight—after all, it now appeared that his disciple was also a victim.
Seeing this, Dao Xuan looked toward Tianyin Temple and said, “Abbot Puhong, do you not intend to step forward and say a few words regarding this matter?”
Hearing Dao Xuan’s words, Abbot Puhong knew he could no longer avoid it. After softly chanting the Buddhist invocation “Amitabha,” he immediately said:
“Senior Brother Dao Xuan, what Nephew Lu said just now is indeed true.
This matter was committed by Puzhi of my Tianyin Temple. The entire course of events was the result of my junior brother falling into demonic deviation and committing grave mistakes.
On the day my junior brother left Qingyun Mountain and entered Caomiao Village, he was ambushed by a black-clad man.
That black-clad man was extremely powerful. My junior brother exhausted all his strength to drive him back.
Afterward, with his spiritual power severely depleted, the Soul-Devouring Bead amplified the demons within his heart, causing him to commit such grievous wrongs.
Here, I will, on behalf of my junior brother, apologize to Zhang Xiaofan and Lin Jingyu of Caomiao Village.”
As he spoke, he even bowed in the direction of Lin Jingyu and Zhang Xiaofan.
Hearing Puhong’s words, Lin Jingyu said with a dark expression,
“Abbot Puhong, can this matter truly be resolved with just an apology?
After Puzhi returned to Tianyin Temple back then, why did you not punish him?
And if Senior Sister Lu had not exposed this today, would you have continued to conceal it forever?”
Hearing Lin Jingyu’s questioning, Puhong sighed and then said,
“Benefactor Lin, this matter was indeed the fault of my Tianyin Temple.
If the benefactor is dissatisfied, you may also come to Tianyin Temple to seek a resolution.”
Hearing this, Lin Jingyu nodded and said no more.
His primary goal had been to make Tianyin Temple admit its mistake and express intent to compensate.
He wanted to enter Tianyin Temple and comprehend the fourth volume of the Heavenly Book.
Although he had not obtained the first volume of the Heavenly Book at Dead Spirit Abyss, he was determined to obtain the fourth volume.
With Tianyin Temple’s promise, his future visit there should be virtually assured.
Zhang Xiaofan’s heart was also far from calm at this moment. However, in this lifetime, Puzhi had already been killed by Lu Xueqi.
Moreover, he had experienced such matters in his previous life as well, so his emotions were somewhat steadier and he did not nearly fall into demonic deviation as he had in his previous life.
Seeing that the matter had been clarified, Dao Xuan stood up and, holding the Firewood Stick, declared:
“Since this matter has been investigated and clarified, I hereby announce that Zhang Xiaofan’s previous punishment shall remain in effect, and the other accusations are invalid. Do any among the Righteous Path have objections?”
After saying this, Dao Xuan swept his gaze across the many members of the Righteous Path below. Though his expression was calm and unruffled, the pressure he exuded caused many below to avert their eyes.
At that very moment, a strange aura suddenly seemed to stir upon the Firewood Stick in Dao Xuan’s hand.
Then, under Dao Xuan’s extremely alarmed gaze, that aura instantly burrowed into his hand.
In an instant, Dao Xuan felt intense pain in his hand and cried out “Ah!” Immediately, he flung the Firewood Stick away.
As the Firewood Stick left his grasp, spiritual power surged within Dao Xuan’s body, instantly shaking the object in his hand to death. With a flick of his right hand, he cast it onto the Jade Purity Hall.
When the object revealed itself, everyone discovered that it was the Demonic Sect’s Seven-Colored Centipede.
Seeing this, Lu Xueqi suddenly recalled that this was part of Cang Song’s scheme.
However, she had no intention of intervening in this matter.
After all, if Cang Song’s true face were to be exposed, his plan had to succeed first.
Although Dao Xuan had been bitten by the Seven-Colored Centipede, his strength was formidable.
Afterward, if Lu Xueqi refined one or two medicinal pills, it would be enough for Dao Xuan to recover. Thus, she did not take this matter to heart at all.