The Truth Revealed

Chapter 38: The Truth Revealed

The atmosphere in the medical bay was heavy at the moment.

Several Cultivators gathered and started chatting.

They didn't try to be discreet or fear being overheard, speculating and discussing who the culprit was. Some believed Li Yi, thinking He Jun was fabricating the truth. Others felt Li Yi's words had loopholes; if He Jun had truly acted that way, he wouldn't have been so severely injured.

Of course, some also believed both He Jun and Li Yi were in the wrong, each trying to harm the other, with Li Yi simply being more skilled and returning unharmed.

"The feud between those two isn't important. The focus of this matter is whether He Jun actually killed his two assistants," a Cultivator said very rationally. "Since both He Jun and Li Yi are still alive, the act of betrayal hasn't been proven. But those two assistants truly died in the danger zone."

"That's right. Their personal grudges aren't important, but the deaths of two Cultivators must be investigated clearly. Otherwise, who would dare enter the danger zone together in the future?" Immediately, many nodded in agreement.

"Now we just have to wait for the evidence Li Yi mentioned. Once the evidence comes out, the truth will be undeniable."

Li Yi, sitting on the hospital bed, heard these conversations with a calm expression, unmoved.

He also knew that even though He Jun had framed him, as long as he didn't die, no one would care, let alone stand up for him. That's why he had shifted the topic earlier, directing the matter toward the two deceased Cultivators.

Because this incident concerned everyone's interests, if those who harmed teammates weren't severely punished, they wouldn't feel safe entrusting their backs to others in the future.

"They're here?"

Suddenly, Li Yi heard footsteps approaching. He immediately put down his phone, stood up from the bed, and looked toward the door.

The other Cultivators also heard the commotion and stopped their discussions.

The door to the medical bay opened.

Yang Yilong strode in with a stern expression. Just a glance from him exuded an invisible pressure that made people's hearts tighten, daring not to underestimate him. Behind him, an assistant brought in the corpse of a Biao and placed it in the most conspicuous spot in the middle of the medical bay.

"I didn't expect Yang Yilong to actually come," He Jun said, his expression immediately becoming tense, his heart pounding uncontrollably.

But he forced himself to stay calm, his face unchanged.

"Who is Li Yi?" Yang Yilong asked slowly.

"I am," Li Yi stepped forward.

Yang Yilong sized him up slightly. First, he asked with concern, "How is your injury? Are you alright?"

"Your medical facilities here are excellent. I just had a full physical examination, and I'm fine," Li Yi replied.

"That's good. Your performance in this danger zone operation was outstanding. You actually hunted this Biao yourself. Among the Spirit Medium realm Cultivators I know, no one is more exceptional than you," Yang Yilong nodded slightly, expressing his affirmation of Li Yi.

"If I didn't fight, I would have died. It was just luck and a surge of potential that allowed me to kill this ferocious beast," Li Yi said humbly.

Yang Yilong remarked, "Very humble. Good."

Then, his tone shifted, becoming exceptionally cold. "He Jun, come here."

He Jun also stood up at this moment, supported by a nurse as he walked over. "Director Yang," he said.

The other Cultivators also moved closer, knowing that this matter would reach a conclusion today.

"He Jun, I've heard about the situation between you and Li Yi. I'm here today to get to the bottom of this and bring justice to the two deceased Cultivators," Yang Yilong said, staring at He Jun. His pupils constricted, unknowingly turning into vertical slits.

At this moment, He Jun felt like prey, targeted by a terrifying beast.

If he weren't being supported by the nurse, his legs would have gone weak, and he wouldn't have been able to stand.

"He Jun, answer me in front of me. Did you or did you not kill your two assistants?" Yang Yilong demanded, his voice deafening.

He Jun, already guilty, had been trying to maintain his composure. Now, under such intimidation, his face turned pale. His lips moved, wanting to fabricate an excuse: "I, I..."

Yang Yilong raised his hand at this moment. "You don't need to rush to answer. I, Yang Yilong, also bear undeniable responsibility for this situation in the danger zone. If I had been able to deal with that Extraordinary Creature smoothly and withdraw earlier, none of this would have happened."

"Therefore, I, Yang Yilong, also bear major responsibility for the deaths of those two Cultivators. But one thing is one thing. Whether they were killed by a ferocious beast or by someone else, this matter must be clarified. He Jun, if you did this, admit it now, and I, Yang Yilong, will give you a chance."

"But if the Biao's stomach is opened and evidence is found, then I, Yang Yilong, will show you no mercy."

He Jun's expression flickered. He looked at Yang Yilong, then at the corpse of the ferocious beast before him, caught in a dilemma.

Should he confess his crime outright, or grit his teeth and take a gamble?

Soon.

He Jun made his decision. He gritted his teeth and said, "Director Yang, I truly did not kill those two. I have a clear conscience. Li Yi is talking nonsense, trying to slander me. The group of monsters behind me were led by him. If it weren't for you saving me at the critical moment, I would never have left the danger zone alive."

"I absolutely do not believe there is any evidence inside this Biao's corpse."

After he finished speaking, he seemed to convince himself. He suddenly became aggressive, staring intently at Li Yi with great indignation, as if he had truly been falsely accused.

"This guy..." Li Yi's expression sank.

He understood that He Jun was gambling, betting that no evidence would be found in the Biao's corpse.

If he won, Li Yi would become the one who falsely accused others, turning the tables and becoming the innocent victim.

If he lost, He Jun wouldn't lose anything anyway, as he had indeed killed people.

Li Yi realized that anything he said now was useless; he could only wait for the outcome.

"Dissect it, analyze it," Yang Yilong immediately commanded.

Supervisor Xu Ming immediately arranged for a doctor to begin dissecting the Biao's corpse in front of everyone. At the same time, nurses were sent to the rooms of the two deceased individuals to search for hair and other items for analysis and comparison.

Soon.

As the sharp scalpel cut into the corpse.

A bloody smell filled the air.

A mass of undigested flesh was removed. Although it was mostly digested, a sample could still be extracted.

At the same time, the nurse successfully retrieved hairs shed by the two deceased individuals in the room.

"Director Yang, please wait a moment. The results should be ready in about ten minutes," the doctor said.

"Alright, bring the report to me as soon as the results are out," Yang Yilong replied.

The doctor immediately took the nurse to work. With the complete medical equipment available, ten minutes wasn't even necessary. He deliberately stated a longer time just to be safe.

At this moment.

Everyone remained silent, quietly awaiting the results.

He Jun would be lying if he said he wasn't nervous, but he was already in too deep. He could only fight to the end with Li Yi. It was either a desperate comeback or ruin and being labeled a murderer.

"Damn it, how did things get to this point? I finally managed to return alive, why does this Li Yi have to oppose me in the end? Does he want to destroy me? No, I can't just sit here and wait to die. I need to think of a way."

He clenched his fists, filled with rage.

Yet, amidst his anger, He Jun was still contemplating how to deal with the current situation.

Should he just run away?

At worst, he could enter the Ruined City and become a scavenger, returning after the storm passed.

But with so many people watching, and Yang Yilong present, he couldn't escape at all.

"If all else fails, I'll drag that Li Yi down with me in death. I will never let that guy off," He Jun thought fiercely.

At this moment, Li Yi was unaware that He Jun was harboring such malicious thoughts of dragging him down after the incident. His own mood was also very anxious.

Because he himself wasn't entirely sure if the two deceased Cultivators had been eaten by Biao.

Therefore, Li Yi was taking a bit of a gamble. If he couldn't produce evidence, he would be in a very passive position.

Everyone continued to wait.

Only eight minutes had passed.

The doctor who had left earlier returned quickly, holding the report. "Director Yang, the results are out. After examination, the undigested flesh from the beast's stomach has been confirmed to match the hairs retrieved from the room."

As these words were spoken, the other Cultivators were stunned.

It was just as Li Yi had said. He Jun had used the lives of two Cultivators to stall the Extraordinary Creature and then fled.

"Li Yi, I'll kill you!" His last shred of hope shattered, He Jun went completely mad. He roared, his eyes glowing, and launched a direct attack at Li Yi.

"Buzz!"

Li Yi was caught off guard, his head instantly swimming with dizziness.

But as a Cultivator of the Spirit Medium realm himself, he wasn't afraid of the attack. He quickly regained his senses after a brief moment of disorientation, completely unharmed.

However, just as Li Yi recovered, He Jun's figure had already lunged before him.

Clearly, He Jun's attack was merely meant to disorient Li Yi and create an opportunity to strike.

Li Yi's eyes narrowed sharply. Then, drawing strength from the ground, he raised his arm and threw a punch almost instinctively.

"Li Yi, be careful! He's holding a scalpel!" someone shouted in alarm, but it was too late.

At such close range, with a desperate Spirit Medium realm Cultivator attacking, it was difficult for ordinary people to react.

"You're asking for death."

Suddenly, a thunderous roar erupted, and a gust of wind swept through the surroundings. Yang Yilong's tall figure had already moved sideways, as if teleporting. His speed was so incredible that afterimages flickered in people's vision. Then, Yang Yilong raised his right arm and brought it down.

Although he didn't physically touch He Jun's body, an unimaginable scene unfolded.

Blood sprayed everywhere, and He Jun's body disintegrated in mid-air, torn directly in half.

Faced with this sight, everyone was dumbfounded.

Everything happened too quickly. By the time they could react, He Jun, who had charged forward, was dismembered by an unseen, mysterious force.

"What was that? A sword?" At this moment, Li Yi's eyes narrowed sharply. His punch, thrown simultaneously, missed its target, failing to hit He Jun.

He saw a terrifying aura coiling around Yang Yilong's right arm, emitting a flickering, ominous light. While not particularly bright, the light was condensed and unwavering, dazzling and brilliant. At first glance, it looked like a glowing treasure sword held in his hand.

This sword had no physical form, yet it exuded a heart-stopping sharpness.

"I was blind to have invited such a beast," Yang Yilong said, filled with anger. Not only had he been deceived, but He Jun had also betrayed the goodwill he had shown him.

If He Jun had confessed his evil deeds earlier, he would have at most been severely punished, but not killed.

But now, He Jun had not only caused the deaths of two teammates but also attempted to attack Li Yi after the truth was revealed.

If he didn't kill him now, Yang Yilong would be a laughingstock.