A Pretext Can Always Be Found to Condemn Someone
Upon sensing this, the leaders of the major Main Peaks were all terrified and trembled uncontrollably.
After all, Wu Zhen is Heavenly Monarch Lord!
"How?"
"Are you trying to back out?"
After a moment of silence, Wu Zhen asked sharply.
As the voice rang out, the imposing aura emanating from the Heavenly Monarch -level being intensified.
Below, the leaders of the Seven Main Peaks were all precisely enveloped by Wu Zhen's aura and pressure. All seven of them changed their expressions drastically, and their internal True Qi circulated wildly, only then managing to resist some of the pressure.
"Ancestor Wuzhen!"
"We are not trying to back out, we are just... we are simply stating the facts."
"Although it was stipulated before the competition that whoever wins this competition will be Champion future Sect Master Successor of our Mount Shu."
"But there's definitely something fishy about Chen Changqing winning the championship!"
"I think, Ancestor, you wouldn't want our Shu Mountain Sacred Land to be corrupted by traitors from the Demon Sect, would you?"
"The leader of Burning Heaven Peak, Ancestor Fire Spirit, spoke urgently, his brows furrowed and drenched in sweat."
Even though he had reached the True Lord Realm, he still found it difficult to withstand the pressure of the Heavenly Monarch level.
"Ha ha!"
Upon hearing what the Ancestor Fire Spirit said, Wu Zhen was so angry that he laughed instead.
"Ridiculous!"
"My grand-disciple merely used the sword Divine Ability of the Demon Sect during the competition. On what basis do you conclude that he is a spy for the Demon Sect?"
"How true... when you're determined to find fault, you can always find a pretext!"
"He is the rising star of our Shu Mountain Sacred Land."
Wu Zhen was deeply moved, and his heart burned with anger.
He grew increasingly fond of Chen Changqing, his grand-disciple.
In particular, Chen Changqing successfully survived the Twelve-Colored Heavenly Tribulation. Throughout the entire history of the Nine Provinces Continent, there have only been a handful of people who have attracted the Twelve-Colored Heavenly Tribulation and successfully Tribulation Transcendence!
Such a monstrous genius is a once-in-a-millennium occurrence, yet he has now appeared in Mount Shu.
However, the person in charge behind these Seven Main Peaks is currently criticizing Chen Changqing for using the Demon Sect's sword Divine Ability, the Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique, during the competition.
They even opposed his becoming the successor to the Mount Shu Sect Master Successor.
In Wu Zhen's view, this was simply making trouble out of nothing!
Following the words of the Ancestor Fire Spirit, the Ancestor Yue Shen of Mountain Suppressing Peak also spoke up:
"Ancestor!"
"Chen Changqing's talent and aptitude are truly unparalleled throughout history."
"But if he really is colluding with the Demon Sect, and he becomes the Sect Master the Mount Shu Sect in the future, then that will be the end of our Shu Mountain Sacred Land!"
At this point, the Ancestor Yue Shen frowned, a look of pain appearing on his face, clearly suffering greatly under Wu Zhen's Heavenly Monarch's oppressive aura.
Following closely behind, the leaders of the other major Main Peaks also spoke under pressure:
"That's right!"
"We're not trying to break the rules, it's just... there are some doubts about Chen Changqing, and we need to get to the bottom of this!"
"Since entering the Inner Sect of Mount Shu, he has never been seen cultivating, yet his cultivation level has been skyrocketing. Perhaps there's some Secret Method from the Demon Sect behind this!"
"Indeed, the methods they employed are unlike anything we've ever seen before, and they are very likely related to the Demon Sect."
"No matter how talented or gifted someone is, if they are a spy for the Demon Sect, then everyone has the right to kill them!"
"To appoint someone who could be a spy for the Demon Sect as the Sect Master Successor of my Shu Mountain Sacred Land is far too risky."
"We urge the Ancestor to reconsider and rescind his order!"
"..."
The leaders of the major Main Peaks all offered their advice despite the pressure.
Upon hearing this, the Ancestor Wuzhen's face turned extremely grim, and the anger in his heart burned fiercely.
The more they talked about it, the more Chen Changqing seemed to be labeled as a spy for the Demon Sect.
At the same time, many disciples of Mount Shu were bewildered and dared not interrupt after hearing these words.
After all, this is a power struggle among the higher-ups of Mount Shu, and it's not their place to interfere.
All the disciples of Evergreen Peak clenched their fists, their faces filled with indignation.
"Hateful!"
"These leaders are truly shameless!"
"Even if the Holy Son can wield the sword techniques and supernatural Divine Ability of the Demon Sect, what does that prove?"
"So you're going to label him a spy for the Demon Sect?"
I think it's because they can't accept defeat!
"..."
Many members of Evergreen Peak were secretly indignant, and then turned their gazes to Chen Changqing, who was standing at the forefront.
Chen Changqing remained calm, seemingly unconcerned about the numerous accusations from the main Main Peaks that he was a spy for the Demon Sect.
Seeing this, Liu Mu quickly pursed his lips, intending to say something, but swallowed the words back.
On the contrary Ran Hua, being straightforward, said:
"Holy Son."
"Why don't you tell them where they learned those Demon Sect sword techniques Divine Abilities?"
As Ran Hua spoke, Wang Yang, Shi Tian, and other core members of Evergreen Peak all nodded.
Thinking that it was necessary to explain to Chen Changqing at this time,
Upon hearing this, Chen Changqing remained calm and shook his head, saying:
No need for further explanation.
"Besides, even if I told them, do you think they would believe me?"
"These Seven Main Peaks aren't really worried that I'm some kind of spy from the Demon Sect; they just don't want to see the Sect Master Successor continue to fall into the hands of someone from the Sect Master Lineage!"
Upon hearing Chen Changqing's words, Liu Mu and the others present were all taken aback, then suddenly realized what he meant.
Chen Changqing smiled faintly, but did not step forward to offer any explanation.
The Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique he possessed was acquired when he was teleported to an ancient cave abode in the Void Realm during the First Trial of the Outer Sect Grand Competition.
The owner of that ancient cave abode was named True Person Qingxu, and he was also from Mount Shu.
As for why True Person Qingxu would leave behind the Demon Sect's Yinyue Holy Dynasty's Supreme Lore technique, the Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique, in his cave abode, Chen Changqing had no way of knowing.
He knew very well that the leaders behind the Seven Main Peaks were determined to oppose his becoming the successor to the Mount Shu Sect Master Successor.
Even if he were to reveal the truth here, I'm afraid the leaders of all the major powers would not believe him.
Of course, Chen Changqing didn't take the Sect Master Successor seriously at all.
For him, not being the Sect Master Successor might actually give him more freedom.
Just as Chen Changqing was lost in thought, Ji Changkong was not far away, glanced at Chen Changqing a few more times.
"Could it be that Chen Changqing really has some connection with the Demon Sect?"
"He was able to increase his cultivation level so rapidly without anyone noticing, was it because of the Demon Sect Cultivation Method's techniques?"
Ji Changkong secretly harbored suspicions.
After thinking about it for a moment, he began to believe it to some extent.
Indeed, Chen Changqing's cultivation level improved at an alarmingly rapid and bizarre pace, but if it were connected to the Demon Sect, it would make sense.
"Snort!"
At the same time, Jian Zhenzi couldn't help but let out a cold snort, secretly sighing in his heart:
"These leaders, for the sake of their respective peaks' interests, have lost sight of the bigger picture; they are truly short-sighted!"