At Platinum Bishop Salas's command, Spirit Hall's people immediately underwent Martial Soul Possession, while the knights drew their swords and pointed them angrily forward. For a moment, the air was tense with danger and killing intent.
More than a dozen Soul Sages flew onto the arena and surrounded Little Jiu and the others, their gazes sharp as blades.
"Canghui Academy used a Mental Attack and died from the backlash. We did nothing wrong!" Shui Bing'er's face turned extremely grim as she spread her arms to shield Xue Wu and the others, arguing her case.
"Whether Canghui Academy suffered backlash or whether you deliberately murdered them will only be known after our investigation!"
Platinum Bishop Salas put on an official, businesslike expression, but anyone could see the sinister delight at the corner of his lips and understand exactly what he was plotting.
Shui Bing'er's face turned deathly pale. Seeing the unease in Shui Xinrou's eyes, she realized that Spirit Hall's people had not only surrounded them, but were also vaguely encircling Skywater Academy's rest area.
"It's fine. Just go with them. No matter how they investigate, we're innocent!" Little Jiu stretched and rose from the ground. The Soul Power he had just recovered was drained after using a single Spirit Bone Skill. He needed more time to recover his Soul Power.
Little Jiu gave Shui Bing'er a reassuring look, then left with Spirit Hall's people.
The audience erupted into an uproar and whispered among themselves. They felt it was unlikely that Skywater Academy had deliberately killed anyone, but people had died this time. Skywater Academy was in serious trouble.
Xue Ye frowned as he looked at Ning Fengzhi. "Should we help Skywater Academy? Shui Xinrou is also someone worth winning over."
But Ning Fengzhi shook his head. "I hope their conflict