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The moment the ruler of the Sun and Moon Alliance spoke, the atmosphere in the Defense Hall shifted.
Some were scrutinizing me, others were sneering, and a few wore expressions of keen interest.
In short, the hall was filled with a variety of reactions, each person displaying their own unique demeanor.
However, I did not see anyone looking at me with goodwill.
"Those with questions, please begin!"
The Leader's eyes were half-closed as he leaned back in his chair. He continued, "As per the usual rules, the victim speaks first, followed by the Elder of Discipline presenting other charges against him. The accused will then clarify after the accusations are made. Whether guilty or innocent will be determined by a vote at the end."
With that, he waved his hand. "Now, let’s get started! I believe one of the major accusations against Xia Ji is betrayal of the organization by eliminating the Dong Family, which amounts to betraying the Sun and Moon Alliance! Let’s have the victim from this matter come forward and ask Xia Ji how he explains this!"
As soon as the Leader finished speaking, a man from Yun Gui Gu Master’s side suddenly stood up. His face showed no particular anger nor did he express any obvious hostility towards me: "The Water Blue Sect has taken my family head away. What do you have to say about this?"
This man didn’t seem to be looking for trouble.
I thought to myself; I didn’t see any intense hatred in his eyes, and his demeanor was rather agreeable.
It seemed that the insect cultivators were not my enemies.
His attitude remained calm throughout, and I didn’t want to confront him too aggressively. If I did so, it would indeed be my fault; however, ultimately, what did this matter have to do with me?
"This is all a trap set by them. Is it wrong for you all to seek revenge for your brothers and friends?"
After saying that, I explained to those insect cultivators: "This is simply a counter-scheme aimed at inciting infighting among us; anyone who isn’t blind can see that! Moreover, I have no intention of siding with the Water Blue Sect; they have always treated me like neither a human nor a ghost. Why would I make things difficult for myself just to please them?"
The man listened without expressing agreement or disagreement; he neither believed nor disbelieved me. After exchanging glances with Yun Gui Gu Master behind him, he said to me: "That’s enough; we’ve heard the process. However, we insect cultivators do not rely on organizational punishment for our actions; we will verify everything ourselves. If what you say is false, Yun Gui Gu Master will pursue you to the ends of the earth. If it’s true, then your connection with Senior White Invincible means you have ties with us as well; we insect cultivators will forge a good relationship with you."
With that, the man stood up. As he did so, all the insect cultivators behind him rose as well. He then turned towards the Leader and said calmly: "We came here just to hear about this matter; now that we’ve heard enough, it no longer concerns us. As for this child’s punishment, our stance as insect cultivators is simply not to impose any punishment for now!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a Taoist in a Gray Robe jumped out and shouted angrily, "Is this your attitude? The head of the family is dead, and you just let the murderer go? Are you not interested in avenging him? Of course, with the head of the family gone, Yunnan-Guizhou is yours now, so you wouldn't want to seek revenge! However, we of the Maoshan Dao will not let this go. The Leader of the Xuanchen Sect is dead, and we must ensure that this person pays for it with his life!"
The Gray-Robed Taoist had a sharp face and triangular eyes, truly a cold-hearted individual!
I glanced at the Gray-Robed Taoist and had a pretty good idea of the Maoshan Dao's stance!
The insect master had initially intended to leave, but upon hearing this, he suddenly stopped and turned to glare at the Gray-Robed Taoist. He said calmly, "How I, Aman, conduct myself and my relationship with the late head of the family is for the people of Miao Region to judge; there's no need for you to meddle. However, I advise you to tread carefully. Those who seek power know their own hearts. Don't think that just because some people have promised you rewards and benefits, you can act like a rabid dog and bite everyone indiscriminately while ignoring your conscience. If we insect masters wanted to kill someone, those behind you wouldn't be able to protect you! Remember this: good and evil will be rewarded in kind. Don't be too arrogant; if you don't believe me, just look back—who has ever escaped retribution?"
With that, Aman waved his hand and turned to leave with the other insect masters. However, as he passed by me, his steps slowed considerably. He suddenly raised his hand and patted my shoulder as if he wanted to say something but ultimately said nothing. He sighed lightly and continued on his way.
This Aman...
Aman? Their head of the family?
I furrowed my brow slightly, feeling that this person's attitude was somewhat unusual. While speaking with the Gray-Robed Taoist, he seemed to be hinting that the Gray-Robed Taoist had been bought off with some benefit. What that benefit was hinted at was likely ensuring that the Gray-Robed Taoist gained trust as a leader within Maoshan Dao!
Aman's subtlety revealed the tangled web of interests behind this Triad Tribunal—who knows how many benefits are entangled in this?
Who would be so eager to kill me?
The Dong Family!
I instinctively glanced at the Dong Family Head and found that the fat man was all smiles, seemingly pleased with the Gray-Robed Taoist's performance as he nodded repeatedly at him. The Gray-Robed Taoist's facial muscles twitched; it looked like he wanted to laugh but was trying hard to maintain a facade of deep indignation as he slowly sat down.
If the Gray-Robed Taoist could be bought off with benefits, then those present were likely not far from the truth!
They are all such skilled actors!
They bought off Zhengyang to trick me into coming here.
Having bribed everyone here, I could be judged with an absolute majority vote at the Triad Tribunal.
This was not a trial at all, but a trap, a banquet of treachery!
The Dong Family had certainly spent a fortune on this!
What did they want? To eliminate me. As for their motives behind wanting me gone, that remained a mystery! There was definitely some interest driving them; revenge meant nothing to them!
Aman's words made everything clear to me—it was all about profit!
The Dong Family's dealings were lucrative; everyone got what they wanted from them, and in the end, they sacrificed me. It didn't matter how I felt; I was just a lonely young man, and my demise was of no concern to them. What did it matter if I was sacrificed?
The entire Triad Tribunal was a joke!
It was merely a ruse by the Dong Family to eliminate me; they needed a plausible reason for my death. Whether or not I had betrayed them, I feared everyone here already knew the truth. They just needed a grand justification to execute me—look, we are not fighting for power; we are judging a traitor!
I couldn't help but glance at the Leader of the Sun and Moon Alliance, who sat there with an expression as calm as water, making it impossible for me to discern his thoughts.
I couldn't help but wonder if he had been bribed too.
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