Shen Fei was a professional when it came to manipulating public opinion. That was exactly how he had done things in Pirate World. Of course, this public opinion was not fabricated out of thin air; that would be too easily exposed. He merely added fuel to the fire. Since they were already tainted, adding a little more filth would not arouse suspicion. Shen Fei would not use such methods against good people, but if the other party was not good, that was another matter.
This time, Shaolin Temple had taken the lead in gathering the major sects at Bright Peak. It was not merely Zhao Min and Cheng Kun's scheme; they had their own plans as well. They wanted to use this opportunity to raise Shaolin Temple's prestige above that of Wudang Sect.
Although Shaolin Temple had a long history, Wudang Sect's sudden rise under Zhang Sanfeng had already earned it greater prestige in the martial world. Shaolin Temple could not accept that. What was the point of wandering the martial world if not for fame and reputation?
Although quite a few people suspected Shaolin Temple, its prestige prevented anyone from openly questioning it. Shaolin Temple was powerful, and ordinary people were unwilling to offend it. That was the benefit of having backing. If this had been some weak minor sect, these so-called righteous sects would have immediately demanded answers, perhaps even attacked outright.
"Fellow martial artists, do not be deceived by these Demonic Cult fiends! This is their scheme to sow discord! Let us join forces, wipe out the Demonic Cult, and avenge our fallen comrades!"
Someone stepped forward at that moment. He was a refined-looking middle-aged man carrying a folding fan, with an air of elegance about him.
"Master Xian is right. We cannot be fooled by the