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The speaker was Chen Li, but everyone’s gaze was fixed on Chen Ming. Those present all knew that during the recent slaughter, the Demon Noble had never laid a hand on anyone from the Holy Spirit Palace. He had only targeted people from the Imperial Academy, the Heavenly Dao Sect, and the Golden Sun Sect.
Thus, even without any evidence, Chen Li's accusation of an insider was clear. Chen Ming felt his back dampen instantly, as if he had fallen into an ice cellar. The stares from all directions felt like sharp blades, causing his skin to prickle painfully. He clenched his fists in anger, fury boiling within him. If the timing were right and he had enough power, he would crush these foolish ants without hesitation! But it was not yet time; he had to endure.
Taking a deep breath, he suppressed his agitation and forced out a smile that was more painful than tears. Stumbling towards Duan Jingyuan, he trembled as he spoke, "Elder! Thank you for saving my life! I nearly fell victim to that demon!"
He deliberately pretended to be overly frightened, his body slightly shaking as if still immersed in fear. Duan Jingyuan was not fooled by his poor acting; his gaze was piercing as he scrutinized Chen Ming, his tone laden with meaning: "There's no need to rush your thanks; whether it’s truly a life-saving grace is still uncertain."
These words struck Chen Ming like a thunderclap, causing a ringing in his ears. His face turned pale instantly, his lips quivering but unable to utter a single word.
At that moment, a burly figure stepped forward, sporting a full beard and radiating an intense heat like a fireball. He was the Blazing Sun Elder of the Golden Sun Sect, known for his fiery temperament. Now, with eyes like copper bells, he pointed at Chen Ming and bellowed, "Elder Duan is right! I distinctly heard that Demon Lord refer to him as Demon Prince! I believe this kid is also one of the demon clan!"
The Blazing Sun Elder's words immediately caused an uproar. Demon Prince? Could it be that the Holy Spirit Palace really colluded with the demon clan? I knew it! Why else would that demon not attack anyone from the Holy Spirit Palace? Truly, one can know a person’s face but not their heart; who would have thought the Holy Spirit Palace harbored such a calamity!
Voices of discussion surged like a tide, drowning Chen Ming. The Cloud Sword Elder, dressed in a blue robe and carrying a long sword on his back, nodded in agreement: "Indeed, Elder Duan. They in the Holy Spirit Palace have secretly colluded with the demon clan and nearly brought about our destruction; we must not let them off easily!"
Chen Ming felt as if his breath was becoming labored, as if a great mountain was pressing down on his chest, filling him with an overwhelming sense of despair. If this accusation were to be substantiated, he would never be able to remain among the human race again. No matter what, he could not allow his plans to fall apart.
He struggled to maintain his composure and cast a sidelong glance at the Palace-Dressed Woman nearby, signaling her discreetly. Leng Yue immediately understood and stepped forward.
With a cold snort, she swept her gaze over the Blazing Sun Elder and the Cloud Sword Elder, her voice sharp as she said, "You lack the strength to resist and fell victim to the demon's illusions, yet you wish to frame our Young Master. How shameless!"
At her words, both Cloud Sword and Blazing Sun felt their faces flush with embarrassment. The events had unfolded too quickly for them to discern clearly. Thus, they could not be entirely sure that the cry of "Demon Prince" had indeed been directed at Chen Ming.
Just then, a sound of a sword piercing flesh suddenly rang out!
Thud!
Elder Leng Yue's body jolted violently as she looked down at the long sword protruding from her chest, disbelief filling her eyes. She struggled to lift her head and gazed at the one who had struck—Chen Ming.
His expression was devoid of emotion, a glint of coldness flashing in his eyes as he said icily, "Leng Yue, you conspired with the demon race and incited everyone to break the seal and release the Demon Noble. I shall act on behalf of the Heavenly Dao!"
With that, he twisted the dagger once more against Leng Yue's heart. The Vital Energy within Elder Leng Yue visibly waned at an alarming rate. She opened her mouth, attempting to say something, but found herself lacking even the strength to speak.
Her body slowly crumpled to the ground, her white palace attire stained crimson with blood. Her eyes widened in shock as her breath rapidly faded away, leaving no trace of life behind.
Silence enveloped the scene.
Everyone was stunned by Chen Ming's sudden action. Leng Yue, an elder of the Holy Spirit Palace, had been slain by her own Young Master!
Lin Xuan gasped in shock as he looked at Chen Ming's youthful yet cold face, thinking to himself: This kid is even more ruthless than I imagined!
The Cloud Sword Elder and Blazing Sun Elder were left speechless; they had expected Chen Ming to deny everything vehemently or even invoke the name of the Holy Spirit Palace’s master to intimidate them. However, they never anticipated that he would decisively kill Leng Yue. This act completely proved his innocence regarding any ties to the demon race.
Chen Li stood behind the crowd, his gaze fixed intently on Chen Ming, a heavy weight in his heart. Was what Chen Ming was doing truly unrelated to the Demon Clan?
Others might not see it clearly, but from the back of the giant eagle, he could see everything distinctly. This half-brother of his was indeed the Demon Prince referred to by the Demon Noble. It seemed that Chen Ming was not only deeply hidden but also possessed an incredibly ruthless approach!
It appeared that not only was his relationship with Shen Qingyue unusual, but this younger brother of his was also far from an ordinary youth. It was hard to believe how ruthless this guy could be, severing his own wrist to kill and then pushing the blame onto a scapegoat! Chen Li muttered to himself, a complex and grave light flashing in his eyes.
Dealing with Chen Ming would definitely not be as simple as he had imagined. No one noticed the strange black glimmer that flashed in Chen Ming's eyes. Moments later, clarity returned to the eyes of all the Holy Spirit Palace Disciples.
Then, the disciples of the Holy Spirit Palace knelt down, their eyes filled with excitement as they looked at Guardian Elder Duan Jingyuan, shouting in unison: "Guardian Elder! It was Leng Yue! She colluded with the Demon Clan!"
"She planted Demon Hearts in all of us; if we ever defied her orders, we would turn to ashes. Now that she is dead and the Demon Hearts have dissipated, we are all free! Thank you, Guardian Elder! Thank you, Young Master!"
Their voices were filled with joy from surviving a catastrophe, mixed with hatred towards Leng Yue. Duan Jingyuan looked at the kneeling crowd, a flicker of something unusual passing through his deep eyes as all previous doubts vanished.
He nodded slightly, and invisible spiritual power lifted the kneeling individuals. Then he spoke solemnly: "Enough. This place is dangerous; the Demon Clan is on the move again. You should all return to your respective sects and report the situation."
The members of the Holy Spirit Palace expressed their gratitude and prepared to take their leave. At that moment, their weak mentor Lin Xuan stepped forward and cupped his hands in respect, asking: "Elder Duan, is the rampage of beasts in the Azure Wind Mountain Range also related to the Demon Clan?"
Duan Jingyuan nodded gravely: "At present, it does seem so. The movements of the Demon Clan this time are likely greater than we imagined."
Upon hearing this, everyone felt a chill run through them. The Demon Clan, a race that made humanity tremble at its name, was once again stirring restlessly.
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