"Want to fight? Fine, I'd be happy to oblige. Deductions, evidence, reasoning—those alone aren't enough. In the end, force is still needed to resolve the fundamental issue. The entire caravan is under your command. If you can kill me, you may still have a chance to Reverse Heaven and Earth. Likewise, if I want to convict you, I'll have to defeat you first. I doubt you'll obediently surrender without a fight," Fan Lang said fearlessly.
"Then let me experience your fine skills, Young Master," Purple Lightning Arhat said, narrowing his eyes as lightning sprang forth.
"There isn't enough room here. How about we settle this outside?"
"Just what I had in mind."
With a wave of his hand, Purple Lightning Arhat opened a series of hatches and passages leading directly outside the starship. He made a welcoming gesture, inviting Fan Lang to go first.
Fan Lang spread his dragon wings and gave them a light flap. He soared into the air and vanished outside in a single flash.
Purple Lightning Arhat flew out after him and arrived outside as well.
The remaining people stayed where they were, each filled with complicated emotions. The truth had already come to light, and they believed Fan Lang's deductions.
Their captain, Purple Lightning Arhat, had betrayed the God of Wealth Commerce and betrayed them as well. Yet the camaraderie accumulated over so many years still remained and would not disappear easily.
They hated betrayal, but their past bonds affected them nonetheless, leaving them deeply conflicted.
The only one who had completely fallen out with Purple Lightning Arhat was Zhu Fengbai. Purple Lightning Arhat had falsely accused him, and he had nearly been treated as the infiltrator. Their former friendship had vanished like smoke.
"What should we do? Who are we supposed to help?"
"Sigh,