Yin Cheng was left utterly exposed. In a panic, he said, "My lords, Dao Ancestors, this is merely Yang Chen's one-sided account. The truth differs greatly from what Yang Chen described. That was not how things happened."
Spirit Communicating Dao Ancestor said expressionlessly, "Then tell us. What reason did you have for ruthlessly attacking your fellow clansmen?"
Yin Cheng froze slightly, unable to force out any words for a time.
How could he make something up now? Which of these powerful figures had not lived into a cunning old monster? How could they be so easily deceived by him?
"What is it? Can't make it up?" Mountain Forging Dao Ancestor barked sharply.
Yin Cheng could only stubbornly cling to one point. "My lords, Dao Ancestors, this junior truly acted wholeheartedly for the sake of the human race that day. I had absolutely no ulterior motives."
He refused to believe that, so long as he insisted he had acted for the race, these powerful figures could do anything to him, given that he was a direct disciple of a Taiyuan Palace Dao Ancestor.
Mountain Forging Dao Ancestor said heavily, "You still dare quibble? For the sake of the human race, you attacked your own kind!"
Yin Cheng did not dare meet the gazes of these powerful figures, yet he still stubbornly insisted, "This junior is utterly loyal to the human race. Heaven and earth can bear witness!"
But at that moment, a Heavenly Mandate Realm expert stepped forward.
"My lords, Dao Ancestors, I can testify that Yin Cheng was indeed somewhat extreme that day. On this matter, I must clear Daoist Friend Yang Chen's name." The Heavenly Mandate Realm expert stepped out and spoke slowly.
Yin Cheng was startled, then said coldly, "Han Tianqi, what do you mean by this?"
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