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Meng Hao held the Heavenly Axe, its golden light dazzling, his gaze sharp as a blade. He stepped toward Li Muqing, each footfall seeming to crush the very heart of his opponent. Li Muqing's face turned pale with fear, his legs trembling as if they might give way beneath him. He wanted to flee, but found his legs unresponsive, his throat constricted as if choked, unable to utter a sound. Meng Hao offered him no chance; he surged forward, moving like lightning, appearing before Li Muqing in an instant. The Heavenly Axe was raised high, descending with unstoppable force toward Li Muqing!
At that critical moment, Bai Yunzi shouted, "Stop!" His voice resonated like a thunderclap, shaking the hall. Meng Hao's axe halted just inches from Li Muqing's nose, the fierce wind from its swing stinging Li Muqing's cheeks and soaking his clothes with cold sweat.
"Master!" Meng Hao retracted the Heavenly Axe, the golden light around him slowly receding, but his eyes remained filled with murderous intent. The aura of malice that seemed to have crawled out of hell weighed heavily on the air, making it hard for anyone to breathe. He understood that Bai Yunzi had intervened and he could not disregard it, yet the fury within him simmered like molten lava, ready to erupt at any moment.
Bai Yunzi stepped forward slowly, casting a complex glance at Meng Hao before looking at the crumpled Li Muqing. The sight of Li Muqing in such a pitiful state resembled a spineless mutt, eliciting disdain from those who beheld it. Bai Yunzi took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Meng Hao, your escape has greatly enhanced your strength, and I am pleased. However, executing a fellow disciple without trial is not the way of Kongtong Sect." His words sounded noble but carried an undertone of helplessness in upholding sect rules.
Meng Hao snorted coldly; deep within his eyes burned two fierce flames. He pointed directly at Li Muqing without reservation and spoke with unmasked anger: "Master, this man is treacherous and cunning! He imprisoned me in a secret chamber with the intent to harm! If I hadn't fortuitously broken through, I would have long since met my end! Just look at his wretched state—what more is there to say?" As he finished speaking, an invisible pressure radiated from him, causing the air in the hall to thicken.
At this declaration, the hall erupted into chaos. Disciples whispered among themselves, some cursing Li Muqing's treachery while others expressed shock at Meng Hao's strength. Sun Ruoshui stood among them; her clear eyes sparkled with complex emotions. She looked worriedly at Meng Hao, her pale blue dress accentuating her graceful figure as her chest rose and fell gently with each breath. She wanted to step forward but hesitated, silently praying for Meng Hao's safety while feeling proud of his current power.
Hearing this accusation, Li Muqing struggled to rise; his face shifted between shades of green and white as his eyes darted nervously—clearly guilty. He pointed at Meng Hao and shouted angrily: "You speak nonsense! Master, this man has an unknown background and is poisoned; he must be possessed by evil! He broke into the secret chamber with ill intent; I was merely following orders to guard!" His gaze flickered as he tried to shift all blame onto Meng Hao. His voice was sharp and grating like an owl's screeching cry that irritated everyone who heard it.
"You dare to argue!" Meng Hao glared fiercely; the light from his Golden Arm flickered again, illuminating his resolute face with an air of sanctity and authority. The power within him surged restlessly as if ready to explode at any moment and tear apart this despicable man before him. Each word he spoke carried an undeniable dominance.
"Enough!" Bai Yunzi waved his hand sharply; an invisible force instantly separated Meng Hao from Li Muqing. This force appeared gentle yet bore an irresistible authority that prevented either from advancing another step. His gaze swept across the room like a hawk surveying its prey as he spoke in a deep voice: "The truth will reveal itself in time. Li Muqing, do you know that our Kongtong Sect's secret chamber is forbidden ground? It is not a place for ordinary disciples to enter freely? Why was Meng Hao poisoned? Why was he imprisoned in that chamber?" Although Bai Yunzi's tone was calm, each word struck like a hammer against Li Muqing's heart.
Li Muqing's expression froze as cold sweat broke out on his forehead. He had not expected Bai Yunzi to confront him so directly about his lies. His eyes darted around desperately for excuses; his lips moved but no strong rebuttal came forth.
"Master... I... I was just..." His voice dwindled into a whisper as his confidence evaporated.
"You were just following orders?" Bai Yunzi scoffed lightly; there was mockery and disdain in his smile. He turned to several elders nearby and said solemnly: "Go fetch all disciples who were on duty last night; I want a thorough investigation into this matter!" His words struck like thunder on flat ground, draining all color from Li Muqing's face. He knew that once those on-duty disciples were brought forth, his lies would be completely exposed.
Several elders received their orders and left, leaving the atmosphere in the great hall increasingly tense. The disciples exchanged glances, none daring to speak. Only Meng Hao stood tall and proud, like a pine tree. Sun Ruoshui looked at Meng Hao's upright figure, a warm current surging in her heart. She knew that although Meng Hao did not voice it, deep down he still longed for the recognition of the sect and desired fair treatment.
Time passed slowly, each second feeling interminable. Bai Yunzi's gaze remained fixed on Li Muqing, as if trying to see through him and uncover all his sordid schemes. Li Muqing felt uncomfortable under the scrutiny, cold sweat soaking his clothes, clinging to his skin and making him feel utterly nauseated. He realized that this time he was truly in trouble, facing complete ruin.
Before long, several guarding disciples were brought into the great hall. Each one appeared pale and their eyes flickered nervously, clearly overwhelmed by guilt. Under Bai Yunzi's interrogation, the disciples stammered and tried to evade responsibility, but Bai Yunzi pressed them relentlessly with sharp words until they finally revealed how Li Muqing had secretly instructed them to send Meng Hao into the secret chamber. Each word was like ironclad evidence of Li Muqing's crimes, nailing him to the pillar of shame.
"What do you have to say for yourself?!" Bai Yunzi glared at Li Muqing with a voice filled with undeniable authority that echoed throughout the hall.
Li Muqing's face turned ashen; he knew the situation was hopeless. He slumped to the ground in despair, as if all his strength had been drained away in an instant. Yet a glint of madness flashed in his eyes—a cornered beast fighting for survival. Suddenly, he pulled out a poisoned dagger from his robe; its cold gleam flashed as it aimed straight for Bai Yunzi's heart! The dagger was dark and shiny, clearly coated with deadly poison; once it touched skin, the consequences would be dire.
"Old bastard, die!" Li Muqing roared like a beast, his voice hoarse and shrill with a desperate madness. He knew there was no way out now and decided to go all in, wanting to drag Bai Yunzi down with him into hell.
All this happened in the blink of an eye; no one expected Li Muqing to be so audacious as to launch a surprise attack on the sect leader in the great hall! Time seemed to stretch infinitely at that moment; everyone's hearts raced in their throats.
"Watch out!" Sun Ruoshui cried out in alarm, her face pale. The disciples around her also showed expressions of terror but no one could react in time.
Meng Hao shouted fiercely, and the Golden Arm shone brilliantly, its dazzling light nearly illuminating the entire hall. He moved like lightning, leaving only an afterimage as he instantly positioned himself in front of Bai Yunzi. The dagger carried a chilling intent as it lunged toward Meng Hao's chest! In that moment, time seemed to freeze; everyone held their breath, anxiously watching this scene unfold.
"Clang!" A sound like metal clashing rang out as if a giant bell had been struck, deafening everyone present. The dagger collided violently with the Golden Arm, producing a piercing screech of friction. Sparks flew everywhere, illuminating Meng Hao's resolute profile. The dagger could not penetrate even an inch against the defense of the Golden Arm! That poisoned dagger seemed as fragile as paper before it.
A look of disbelief flashed across Li Muqing's eyes; his expression froze on his face as his mouth slightly opened in shock at what he witnessed. He never expected Meng Hao’s defense to be so formidable! His dagger was coated with deadly poison—just a touch would bring unbearable suffering! Yet now, that lethal toxin hadn’t even grazed Meng Hao’s skin.
Meng Hao sneered coldly, killing intent swirling in his eyes. Without hesitation or giving Li Muqing any further chance, he executed a move called "Opening Up the Heavens and Splitting the Earth," swinging the Heavenly Axe with overwhelming force that split through the air with a sharp whistle as it smashed down toward Li Muqing! This strike carried Meng Hao’s pent-up fury and murderous intent—unstoppable.
Li Muqing's pupils constricted as he felt the threat of death—a fear unlike any he had ever experienced, overwhelming him like a tidal wave. He wanted to escape, but found his body locked in place by an immense force, unable to move at all! It was as if an invisible mountain pressed down upon him, making even the slightest movement of a finger an insurmountable challenge.
"Ah!" A piercing scream shattered the silence of the grand hall, and Li Muqing's figure was sent flying like a broken kite, crashing heavily against a pillar with a dull thud. Blood spewed from his mouth, staining his pale face in a shocking crimson. His body crumpled to the ground, lifeless and unresponsive. He curled up like a discarded rag doll, devoid of the arrogance he once displayed.
The hall fell into a profound silence; everyone stared in shock at the scene unfolding before them. Meng Hao had severely injured Li Muqing with a single move, "Opening Up the Heavens and Splitting the Earth," showcasing absolute power and authority. The aura of dominance and decisiveness left every onlooker in awe. They finally realized that this young man was no longer the bullied woodcutter they once knew.
Bai Yunzi watched Meng Hao with eyes shimmering with complex emotions—surprise, admiration, and a hint of unnoticeable sentimentality. He understood that the future of Kongtong Sect might truly rest in the hands of this young woodcutter. Taking a deep breath, he spoke solemnly, "Meng Hao, from this day forth, you shall be the chief disciple of Kongtong Sect and take on the role of acting sect leader!"
At these words, an uproar erupted throughout the hall!
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