Chapter 51: Indulgence Sect’s Support

“I’ll take a look!”

Lin Shan sneered before he approached the ice coffin.

When he placed his hand on it, the True Qi of his Grandmaster Boundary instantly channeled out of his body and headed toward Ma Jun’s corpse.

As a master in Grandmaster Boundary, he was able to control his force so precisely that he could grasp the spiritual realm. With that, he could naturally sense the situation inside the ice coffin through his True Qi.

“There are rich fist forces accompanied by the destructiveness of a titan, so his wounds were indeed caused by Lesser Titanium Punch. Whoever did this has cultivated it to Pinnacle state, and has even comprehended a hint of the punch’s purposeful conception!”

Lin Shan commented slowly after he opened his eyes.

“Grand Supreme Elder, are you sure you’re right? Although Lesser Titanium Punch is an Onyx level superior martial art, it’s obscure and difficult to understand. There aren’t many disciples in Longevity Sect who cultivate it, and even so, most of them are only at Primary stage. Deng Yalin’s the only one who has cultivated it to Pinnacle state!”

Great Elder remarked coldly, but his heart sank a little because many people had previously witnessed Ling Xiao perform the Lesser Titanium Punch. During that time, Ling Xiao too showed that he had fathomed the punch’s purposeful conception.

If Ma Jun was killed by Lesser Titanium Punch, it was very likely that Ling Xiao was the one who did it.

Nevertheless, he must not admit it. It was evident that Indulgence Sect had come ill-intentioned, and Great Elder was not going to let Longevity Sect have the upper hand.

“How can I be wrong? Grand Elder, have you forgotten? I heard that Ling Xiao performed Lesser Titanium Punch in Pinnacle state on the day he made his way through the nine levels of Longevity Tower, and he also showed the punch’s purposeful conception. He’s really a genius!”

Lin Shan smiled at Ling Xiao.

‘Sh*t!’

On the other hand, the faces of Nangong Xuan and Grand Elder changed as they looked at Lin Shan angrily.

‘Isn’t he pushing Ling Xiao to a dead-end?’

If the people from Indulgence Sect and Heavenly Demons Hall were to find out that Ling Xiao made it through the nine levels of Longevity Tower and performed a punch’s purposeful conception, they would do anything to kill him.

This was because a freak like him would be a huge threat to them.

Although Nangong Xuan had restricted people from disclosing this information, Lin Shan still revealed it in front of the others. It was rather obvious that he had bad motives.

As expected, Lu Guanjie, Ma Yan and the others looked at Ling Xiao with strong killing intent upon hearing that.

What does making it through the nine levels of Longevity Tower represent? If one did not die in the future, they would become an unparalleled master at least!

Apart from that, the fact that Ling Xiao had comprehended a punch’s purposeful conception while being at True Qi Boundary made them restless.

Since a threat like him was not one of theirs, they had to exterminate him!

“Little brute, what do you have to say? Grand Supreme Elder Lin Shan has spoken. Since you did kill my grandson, you’ll have to pay with your life!”

Ma Yan’s eyes were full of hatred when he looked at Ling Xiao.

Lin Shan yelled as well, “Ling Xiao, how dare you kill Elder Ma Yan’s grandson? Are you trying to instigate a war between Longevity Sect and Indulgence Sect? Your merciless and ulterior motives show that you’ve fallen onto the Devil Path. Quick, kneel and admit your sin!”

Ling Xiao scoffed as he looked at them. “How can you conclude that I’m the murderer just because this person was killed by Lesser Titanium Punch? To accuse someone of adultery, you must catch an adulterer on scene, and to catch a thief, you must find the stolen goods. Did any of you see me killing an Indulgence Sect disciple? Besides, we’re not the only sect that cultivates Lesser Titanium Punch. As far as I know, Heavenly Demons Hall has similar martial arts too. Why don’t you accuse their people? Are you pointing your finger at us because we’re vulnerable?”

Nangong Xuan agreed, “Ling Xiao’s right. Heavenly Demons Hall’s Lesser Demon-slaying Punch has the same origin as our sect’s Lesser Titanium Punch, and it causes similar damages. Don’t you think it’s hilarious that you’re condemning our sect’s Saint based on a corpse? Vice Sect Leader Lu, if you don’t have any proof, I’ll have to ask you to leave!”

Nangong Xuan was also furious. Logically speaking, those from the same sect should unite against outsiders, yet Lin Shan had betrayed them because of his determination to doom Ling Xiao to death.

“Of course we have other proofs!”

Ma Yan sneered, “I’ll shut your mouths today. Although Heavenly Demons Hall’s Lesser Demon-slaying Punch and Longevity Sect’s Lesser Titanium Punch share the same origin, we’ve confirmed with Heavenly Demons Hall that nobody has cultivated Demon-slaying Punch to Pinnacle state. If that’s the case, who else can the murderer be if not Ling Xiao? But we also have a witness!”

Right after he mentioned that, Liu Yiyi appeared.

“Yiyi, don’t be afraid, tell us what you know!” Ma Yan said to her.

“Liu Yiyi?”

With a glance, Nangong Xuan remembered her vaguely. ‘Isn’t she an inner sect disciple from our sect? Why is she with Indulgence Sect?’

“Greetings, Sect Leader Nangong, Elders!”

Liu Yiyi greeted everyone gently with a soft look on her face.

“Seven days before Young Master Ma Jun died, Ling Xiao entered Ferocious Beast Mountain Range. I believe that not only me but many Longevity Sect disciples had seen it too! Some of them even saw Ling Xiao kill a giant snake not far from where Senior Brother Ma Jun died, and he also saved three Longevity Sect disciples! According to the time, venue, and martial art used, the murderer should be Ling Xiao!”

She pointed at Ling Xiao with eyes full of resentment.

“Very well, very well!”

Nangong Xuan was so furious that he laughed out loud instead. “Indulgence Sect, you’re considered very capable to have subdued one of our inner sect disciples to accuse our Saint! But I can tell you that all of those are indirect pieces of evidence. Although Ling Xiao’s a suspect, you have no clear proof that he killed Ma Jun!”

“Sect Leader Nangong, you’ve overpraised us. Liu Yiyi has renounced the dark to seek the light!” Lu Guanjie grinned as he said, which caused all the other Longevity Sect disciples to glare at him.

‘Renounced the dark to seek the light? Who’s the dark? Who’s the light?’

Furthermore, it was obvious that Liu Yiyi1 was not subdued, but a spy placed in Longevity Sect.

“Sect Leader Nangong, I’d like to remind you that Liu Yiyi’s Mayor Liu’s niece. Mayor Liu is very concerned after knowing that there has been a murder case in his territory, so I’m afraid that he’ll be visiting Longevity Sect soon!”

Unbothered by the looks from the crowd, Lu Guanjie mentioned another shocking news.

“What? Longevity City’s mayor, Mayor Liu Xiongfei?”

Nangong Xuan and Grand Elder immediately looked at each other. Shocked, both of their faces turned glum.

Although the three great sects were powerful and considered overlords within a thousand square miles of where they were, Longevity City was the one that dominated.

The city represented the Ancient Great Barrenland’s prestige, such that even the sect leaders of the three great sects paid respect to Liu Xiongfei.

If Indulgence Sect had the support of Longevity City, Longevity Sect would be in deep trouble!

“Is Longevity City’s mayor coming?”

Ling Xiao was startled upon hearing the news, then he looked at Lu Guanjie oddly.

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