Public Trial of Taiqing, Refusing to Admit It? Take a Dose of My Great Memory Restoration Technique!

Despite feeling extremely uneasy, Taiqing Laozi did not hesitate for a moment in order to appease Houtu.

Immediately, he decisively nodded in agreement and said, "Heaven is above, and the sun and moon bear witness. I, Taiqing, swear in the name of Pangu that I would never deceive fellow Daoist Houtu!"

Seeing this.

Houtu's true form couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief, feeling instantly unburdened.

Just as she had expected!

Senior Chen Xuan was merely trying to scare them!

Phew~ That was close!

"If that's the case, Taiqing, do you admit to the crime of scheming against the Human race and passing down the Dharma to the False Golden Immortal?"

Afterward, Chen Xuan questioned coldly.

Thump!

Hearing this, Taiqing Laozi's heart suddenly trembled, his expression changed drastically, and his forehead instantly became covered in dark lines.

No, how did we end up back here again?!

While Taiqing felt speechless, he couldn't help but wonder.

Seriously, why are you, with your Wu clan origins, so fixated on this?

Does scheming against the Human race have anything to do with you, a member of the Wu clan?

It doesn't, right!

Not even a bit!

Or perhaps, did we have a grudge in a past life!?

As his thoughts churned.

Taiqing Laozi fell into a period of contemplation, as if weighing the pros and cons, or perhaps trying to stall for time.

After all.

Was passing down the Dharma to the False Golden Immortal something that could be casually admitted?

Of course not!

And it was absolutely impossible to admit!

Even if it were true, he wouldn't admit it even if beaten to death!

One must know.

The reason why he, Taiqing, was able to achieve Hun Yuan and attain the Sage status was by educating the Human race, establishing faith, bestowing Dharma upon them, and building endless incense offerings and vows. Through a series of meticulous operations, he was then able to establish the Human Religion, accumulate merit, and ultimately achieve Sagehood!

It could be said that the Human race... was the foundation of his path to becoming a Sage!

It could never be shaken!

Once he admitted his crime, the faith he had established among the Human race would collapse!

And it would be utterly shattered!

In this way.

All his previous plans, schemes, and efforts would go up in smoke, all wasted!

To have him admit to scheming against the Human race?

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

He would take it to his grave and never admit it!

He wouldn't admit it even if beaten to death!

It was during Taiqing Laozi's silence.

The three old ancestors residing in the Human ancestral land, Youchao Shi, Suiren Shi, and Ziyi Shi, all unconsciously held their breath, waiting attentively.

They had always been skeptical about this matter, half-believing and half-doubting.

If Chen Xuan hadn't brought it up, they would have remained completely unaware and in the dark.

It's just...

It's strange, though.

As the ancestors and three great sages of the Human race, and as innate humans, their cultivation realms had only reached the Taiyi Golden Immortal level since their birth.

And this was only after they had made significant contributions to the Human race, brought about tremendous changes, benefited all living beings of the Human race, and gained immeasurable merit that they were able to reach this level.

Initially, they all thought that the Human race was inherently weak, regardless of whether they were innate or acquired. They were destined to be insignificant among the myriad races of the Primordial Desolation.

The worst origins!

The worst bloodline!

The worst cultivation aptitude and comprehension!

Otherwise.

This way, they wouldn't be preyed upon and devoured by the savage beasts of the Primordial Desolation.

When the Wu and Demon calamity arrived, they wouldn't have been slaughtered by the Demon clan in the billions, their primeval essence blood cruelly harvested to forge the Witch-Slaying Sword!

But now, "Houtu" was telling them...

That this entire situation was orchestrated by the Sages of the heavens behind the scenes, plotting against humanity?

Once upon a time, a golden elixir cultivation method, revered by countless humans as the supreme art, was actually incomplete!?

And they had been betrayed and tricked by the very figures they once believed in!

Who could possibly endure such a betrayal?

Even more so!

Out of faith and trust in the Grand Pure Sage, the three Ancestor Witches of the human race, despite glimpsing a sliver of the truth, dared not question it.

Now, if Taiqing Laozi were to admit it himself, the heavens of the human race would surely collapse!

Almost simultaneously.

It wasn't just the three Ancestor Witches.

Countless human cultivators across the Primordial Desolation were now holding their breath, their gazes fixed on the Wu and Demon battlefield, straining to hear the truth, waiting with bated breath.

Among them.

Within the Taiqing Temple on Shouyang Mountain.

Taiqing's eldest disciple, the Human Religion's sole direct disciple, Grand Master Xuandu, also frowned, his anticipation reaching its peak.

He had been on edge the entire time, taut as a drawn bowstring, stretched to the absolute limit, not daring to even take a full breath!

Xuandu was not only Taiqing's direct disciple.

He was also one of the billions of humans!

If his master were to suddenly reveal something explosive, in what kind of predicament would that leave him?

"Master, please don't disappoint your disciple..."

A heavy, hoarse voice quietly echoed through the vast Taiqing Temple.

The pressure... was now squarely on Taiqing Laozi!

After a long moment of contemplation, Taiqing Laozi raised his head again, feigning an innocent expression, and said with a wry smile, "Fellow Daoist Houtu, you jest. What crime are you speaking of? I... have no knowledge of it, I'm unclear, I don't understand!"

"Humanity is the foundation of my path to sainthood. Over countless eons, I have regarded them as my own children. How could I possibly engage in such base and sordid acts?"

"If it didn't happen, I... will absolutely not admit to it! I hope you will not dwell on this matter any further and will let me go, alright?"

Hearing this.

Grand Master Xuandu's suspended heart could finally relax for a moment!

The three Ancestor Witches and countless humans also breathed a collective sigh of relief.

However!

Their relief lasted less than three seconds before the humans of heaven, earth, and man were once again on the verge of collapse—

The next moment, "Houtu" pursed her lips into a cold, mocking smile. Seeing Taiqing Laozi's outright denial, she leisurely said, "Taiqing, it's fine if you don't admit it, and it's also acceptable to deny it. Although I haven't attained sainthood and cannot use Sage's methods to search your soul, nor can I trace the past causes and effects, don't think I have no way to deal with you?"

In response.

Taiqing Laozi remained unfazed.

He was betting that "Houtu" had not attained sainthood, lacked Sage's divine abilities, and was merely an ant. What could she do to him? What power did she have over him?

As long as he adamantly denied it, no method would be effective!

Laozi was certain he had her cornered!

But in the next second, "Houtu's" tone paused, and then she smiled slightly, continuing, "My Wu clan has a secret technique. It is said that when a person is on the verge of death, all the causes and effects of their past life will surface. Once this secret technique is used, the truth will be revealed, and everything will become clear. I hope the Grand Pure Sage will cooperate and prove his innocence."

All the Ancestor Witches: "?????"

Countless Wu clan disciples: "?????"

Taiqing: "⊙∀⊙!!!!"

Upon hearing this.

The Wu clan was collectively dumbfounded.

Wait, when did the Wu clan acquire such a profound and supreme secret technique?

Why didn't their Ancestor Witches know about it?

Let alone the Ancestor Witches.

Even Houtu herself was utterly bewildered.

She subconsciously asked weakly, "Senior Chen Xuan, is there? Is there really such a thing?"

As for the Grand Pure Sage, he initially frowned, a flicker of inexplicable panic in his heart, but this vague worry vanished in an instant.

It was replaced by boundless confidence, as steady as an old dog, and he faced the situation with composure!

He just refused to believe such a thing was possible. What secret method could the Wu clan possibly have against a Hunyuan Sage?

It was utterly absurd!

Ridiculous, a complete and utter joke!

How deep were Taiqing Laozi's machinations?

He knew with his backside that the other party was trying to trick him!

Hmph, this esteemed self wouldn't fall for it so easily!

So close, he almost gave himself away just now...

Chen Xuan, however, remained unconvinced.

His sharp, profound gaze locked directly onto Taiqing Laozi.

One moment, he was calm and composed, with an aura like a fragrant orchid in a secluded valley, looking completely harmless.

But the next second.

He suddenly became ferocious, erupting in a roar, "You don't admit it? That's fine! Then please, Grand Pure Sage... taste my Great Memory Restoration Technique!"

"Great Array of the Stars, explode, explode, explode!!!"

Rumble—

Twelve Ancestor Witches: "??????"

Taiqing: "!!!!!"