The matter of Chen Sanshi and Jiang Xiyue joining forces to kill a Golden Core Cultivator had indeed sparked quite a bit of discussion at the time.
But it was quickly buried beneath even greater turmoil, and no one gave it any deeper thought.
Today, hearing Xue Jingfeng put it this way, everyone recalled the suspicious aspects of the matter.
The Thirty-Six Immortal Sects of Tianshui sounded numerous, but across the vast territory of Tianshui Continent, they were no more than phoenix feathers and qilin horns.
Far more numerous were third-rate sects and Cultivation Families of all sizes.
Among such forces, as long as a single Golden Core Cultivator emerged, they could ensure their inheritance endured for several centuries.
How could a Golden Core Cultivator possibly be defeated so easily by a Foundation Establishment Cultivator?
"Elder Xue."
Chen Sanshi explained without changing expression, "I already told the people from the Steward Hall about the relevant circumstances in Dragon Elephant City.
"That day at Little Witch Mountain, Late Nascent Soul Stage cultivators fought.
"Venerable Xue Zhu was caught in the aftermath and suffered serious injuries. That was why Senior Sister Xiyue and I were able to pick up an easy bargain."
In truth.
That Golden Core Cultivator had indeed been killed by him and his senior sister together, but they had also used many methods that could not see the light of day.
Rather than invite suspicion, it was better to offer an explanation that was easier to accept.
"This old man can bear witness to that."
True Person Xuancheng said gravely, "Before Zhao Rui made his move, high-realm cultivators fought near Little Witch Mountain. Many people saw it with their own eyes. Shengzhi should not be lying."
"Mere words prove nothing!"
Xue Jingfeng shouted sharply, "If Jiang Xiyue had not