"I..." Yu Xuan was utterly baffled. She knew nothing at all, so naturally she had no idea how to defend herself.
"What is there left to say at this point? The Vermilion Bird Clan attempted to provoke a war between the Heavenly Court and the Witch Clan. The charge stands; simply convict them." Demon Master Kunpeng said impatiently.
"Indeed. The Demon Master speaks reasonably. Though we do not fear those muscle-bound barbarians, we are indeed in the wrong this time. Hand over the culprit and give them an explanation—it is only right." Demon God Ghost Chariot said slowly in a low voice.
He and Kunpeng had always belonged to the same faction, advancing and retreating together.
"Well said."
"The Vermilion Bird Clan has acted recklessly indeed. They should be punished."
"The nature of this matter is vile. The Vermilion Bird Clan truly harbors sinister intentions."
The surrounding Demon Gods had long grown accustomed to their leisurely lives and had no desire to wage war against the Witch Clan. The Vermilion Bird Clan had suddenly stirred up trouble, and they were merely an ordinary clan of Musician Officials besides—no one thought much of them.
As Yu Xuan listened, her face grew redder and redder.
If she had merely been terrified at first, then now she was truly furious and unwilling to accept this.
She tried to argue a few words, but the surrounding Demon Gods' remarks only became harsher. The evidence against the Vermilion Bird Clan was indeed conclusive, leaving no room for argument.
In the end, it was fortunate that Xi He spoke up. Only then did the Demon Gods give her some face and spare Yu Xuan.
Yet because of this, the Vermilion Bird Clan had no choice but to hand over the inherited treasure they had preserved from