Jieyin: Yes, They're All Traitors

Under the strange gaze of the Jieyin.

Yuanshi suddenly waved his hand.

Taiyi, whose form had been concealed by Yuanshi beforehand, and the Yu Ding in the Void Box.

He was then released by Yuanshi with a wave of his hand.

Both of them were in a rather disheveled state at this moment.

They lacked the demeanor of the Twelve Golden Immortals of Chan Sect.

Taiyi was pale and trembling all over.

Even having reached the level of Daluo Golden Immortal, one still cannot quell the Sage's wrath.

Taiyi's primordial spirit was still relatively intact.

However, the three flowers on his shoulders and the five vital energies in his chest had already begun to weaken.

Because of the fear that grips his mind, his Dao heart will likely be affected as well.

And the Yu Ding was slowly floating beside Taiyi.

Its aura is weaker compared to Taiyi.

If it weren't for Yuanshi controlling the evil energy within the Void Box...

With Yu Ding's meager strength, there was no way he could have survived.

To be honest, Yuanshi hadn't really made up his mind to execute Taiyi and Yu Ding.

After all, he was his own disciple, and he represented the fortune and prosperity of the Chan Sect.

Yuanshi was naturally heartbroken to have personally executed him.

But if Yuanshi were to be Jieyin and accepted, then the Yuanshi of the Chan Sect would be diminished.

The traitors must also be executed.

There's no room for negotiation.

After summoning Taiyi and Yu Ding.

Yuanshi steadied himself.

With an indifferent expression, he questioned the Jieyin.

"Do you know these two people?"

"We had previously planned to take Taiyi and Yu Ding with you!"

"You were there when those two traitors Guangchengzi and Daoist Qingxu, died and vanished!"

"Otherwise, Guangchengzi and Qingxu wouldn't have failed so easily!"

"Taiyi and Yu Ding cannot simply stand by and watch them die without taking action!"

"I didn't originally intend to bring this up with you."

"But since you won't speak, then I'll speak for you!"

Upon hearing this...

The person who had been frantically Jieyin her suddenly showed a look of surprise in their eyes.

Looking at Taiyi and Yu Ding's pitiful appearance.

Upon hearing Yuanshi's words, Jieyin was completely bewildered.

"???"

'Did I misread it because I was confused?'

'When did Guangchengzi and Daoist Qingxu become traitors?'

'Weren't Taiyi and Yu Ding loyal and righteous? They were just about to refuse me because they were afraid of owing me a favor, so how come they've also been Yuanshi traitors by Yuanshi?'

'Is Yuanshi possessed by a demon?'

Jieyin thought this, his panicked emotions slowly dissipated because of Yuanshi's words.

A hint of mockery slowly took hold of his mind.

'Yuanshi probably found the wrong person; he's always been suspicious.'

'I happened to be there at the time, and Yuanshi thought that the Western Teachings was colluding with these four... But in reality, it was because the disciples of the Interception Sect were breaking through in strength so rapidly that they were no match for them...'

'Upon closer reflection, Yuanshi is truly laughable. To doubt something like this shows how petty he is.'

Jieyin thought to himself, somewhat speechless.

I was just about to explain this to Yuanshi and Taishang.

But when the words reached his lips, he hesitated and stopped himself.

'Etc!'

'This matter doesn't seem to be a bad thing for me!?'

'If I continue to deny the existence of chess pieces today, then Yuanshi will certainly not believe what I say.'

'In the end, conflict will be unavoidable, and if it escalates to the point of involving the Dao Ancestor, it will be a losing proposition.'

Even if the Dao Ancestor intervenes, they can only let things slide.

'From that day forward, Yuanshi will surely keep the matter of the chess piece buried in his heart.'

'If we were to report back later and discover the real chess piece, that would be disastrous.'

'But if we tell Yuanshi that Taiyi and the other three aren't pawns, wouldn't that be tantamount to admitting that the other disciples are pawns?'

'What's the difference between this and shooting yourself in the foot?'

'Given Yuanshi's petty nature, he probably wouldn't believe that the Chan Sect had no pawns!'

Since saying it is wrong, and not saying it is also wrong, then we might as well go all the way...

'By using a counter-strategy, we gained Yuanshi's trust...'

'At most I'll get a beating; I refuse to believe that Yuanshi Tianzun can kill me!'

'If you really anger me, I will absolutely not help them deal with Tongtian!'

'As long as I can safely get through this ordeal, even if it means I suffer a loss myself, it's better than having those real pawns discovered by Yuanshi!'

I weighed it in my mind.

A sinister thought suddenly arose in Jieyin's mind!

Just as he was about to say something...

But just then, Taiyi's cry for help rang in his ears!

At this moment, Taiyi had completely lost his composure and was filled with fear and terror of death!

"Saint Jieyin! You were there just now!"

"Please explain this to Yuanshi immediately!"

"We didn't conspire with you about anything, we're not traitors!"

"I have never done anything to harm the Chan Sect!!"

"What you just mentioned, Junior Brother Yu Ding and I refused!"

Please...

Taiyi was extremely flustered, and his eyes flashed with terror.

He desperately hoped that the Jieyin could put in a good word for him!

However, the Jieyin struck Taiyi as if he had been struck by lightning, leaving him completely stunned on the spot!

"That's good."

"Nephew Taiyi, things have come to this point, so there's no need for further explanation."

"At that time, you kept begging me to join the Western Teachings, but I refused you several times. After all, you had a master-disciple relationship in the Chan Sect, and you had no affinity with me."

"But I could not escape your persistent harassment. You have come to bother me time and time again, so I have come here to meet you."

"You were the ones who orchestrated this conspiracy and plan, all for the sake of joining the Western Teachings."

"Didn't you just say you were coming to bid farewell to the Chan Sect? Have you changed your minds?"

The Jieyin his hands together, his face showing a sorrowful expression, seemingly somewhat helpless.

He spoke with an air of profound understanding and righteousness, eloquently explaining his points.

Judging from his expression, he seemed to be stating a fact.

Boom!

The words of Jieyin instantly transformed into countless thunderbolts, striking his primordial spirit.

It was like countless sharp swords, surging back and forth across his body!

It tormented his physical body and his Yuanshi!

The intense fear and extreme panic caused Taiyi to freeze in place for a moment.

His eyes widened, a look of terror flashing across them!

Panicked and incoherent, he screamed at the Jieyin.

"Saint Jieyin!"

"You... that's not what we said just now, you..."

Don't lie!

"You!!"

Boom!

Before Taiyi's terrified voice could even finish...

A terrifying aura of Sage suddenly enveloped Taiyi and Yu Ding!

A hoarse yet chilling roar then erupted from Yuanshi's mouth!

The space they occupied completely disintegrated into nothingness.

The surrounding laws collapsed, the principles of power crumbled, and Chaos evil winds surged forth from the shattered space.

It instantly enveloped Taiyi and Yu Ding!

"Taiyi, Yu Ding! Now that things have come to this, how do you intend to explain yourselves?!"

I felt the surging, powerful energy all around me.

They crushed him completely.

Taiyi's already somewhat restless primordial spirit trembled instantly.

The intense pain turned Taiyi's face instantly pale, and fear gripped his heart.

He wanted to explain.

But the words just wouldn't come out.

The Saint Jieyin has completely blocked their path!

Even if they tried to explain, Yuanshi wouldn't believe them...

Am I really going to die without ever knowing why?!