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Chapter 153: Turmoil in the Soul Annihilation Alliance
🕑 Added 2023-07-10 21:59:41 +0000 UTCGu Yuan, upon hearing Gu Dao’s remarks, responded calmly, "Indeed, as you said, Once Lei Ying returns, their so-called alliance will be in turmoil."
If Gu Yuan's observation was correct, the Tuo She Ancient Emperor’s Jade that Lei Ying presented was not from the Lei clan but from the Ling clan.
It made sense, considering the preciousness of the Tuo She Ancient Emperor’s Jade. The Lei clan would unlikely give away such an item themselves, so it must have been provided by another ancient race.
Unfortunately, it turned out to be a fake. When Lei Ying returns, the Ling clan will undoubtedly face consequences. Hopefully, the Ling clan can provide a reasonable explanation.
After all, Lei Ying's reputation has been completely tarnished here. If the Ling clan fails to offer a satisfactory explanation, who would be able to accept Lei Ying's anger?
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Lei Ying returned, his face stern, and there seemed to be a faint aura of hostility emanating from him.
Yan Jin sensed that something was amiss and inquired, "Brother Lei Ying, what happened during your visit to the Gu clan?"
Lei Ying maintained his stern expression, and from his appearance, it was clear that things did not go smoothly in the Gu clan.
Yan Jin speculated, "Could it be that even the Tuo She Ancient Emperor’s Jade failed to move Gu Yuan? Or perhaps he finds one piece of Tuo She Ancient Emperor’s Jade insufficient? Does he require more pieces?"
Not only Yan Jin, but the other clan Leaders of the ancient races also deduced the situation, although they didn't voice their inquiries.
Lei Ying did not answer Yan Jin's question but instead shifted his gaze towards Ling Zhi Zun, the Leader of the Ling clan.
If it weren't for this guy, Lei Ying wouldn't have been embarrassed in the Gu clan.
If it weren't for this guy being the Ling clan Leader, Lei Ying would have taken immediate action and dealt with Ling Zhi Zun.
This is due to Lei Ying's restraint. He was somewhat angry, but he could still maintain his composure.
Ling Zhi Zun was puzzled when he saw Lei Ying's gaze directed at him. He wondered, "What's going on? Why is Lei Ying looking at me? Could it be that he blames me for the unfavorable situation in the Gu clan?"
Yan Jin noticed Lei Ying's silence and his gaze fixed on Ling Zhi Zun. He spoke up, "Brother Lei Ying, what happened exactly? We are all allies, so why don't you speak up?"
"What's the problem? Let's discuss it together and find a solution!"
"Yes!"
"Brother Lei Ying, speak up!" Yao Dan and Shi Po Tian also chimed in, while Ling Zhi Zun maintained his silence.
Ling Zhi Zun understood that Lei Ying was "targeting" him. What was he going to say? Ling Zhi Zun remained silent, waiting to see what Lei Ying had in mind.
Lei Ying took a deep breath, his gaze still fixed on Ling Zhi Zun, and said, "Brother Ling, I want to ask you why you used a fake Tuo She Ancient Emperor’s Jade to deceive me?"
Boom!
Lei Ying's words echoed in everyone's ears, shocking them like a thunderbolt. All eyes turned to Ling Zhi Zun, their expressions changing.
Ling Zhi Zun was utterly bewildered.
Fake?
What does he mean by fake?
The Tuo She Ancient Emperor’s Jade was fake?
How could that be possible?
Ling Zhi Zun regained his senses and retorted, "Brother Lei Ying, I don't know what you're talking about, but I can assure you that the Tuo She Ancient Emperor’s Jade I, Ling Zhi Zun, presented is genuine."
Upon hearing this, Lei Ying's lips curled into a cold smile. He said, "Ling Zhi Zun, even at this point, you still won't tell the truth?"
"If the Tuo She Ancient Emperor’s Jade you presented is genuine, would it crumble into powder when squeezed?"
Yan Jin finally understood, and so did Yao Dan and Shi Po Tian.
They all turned their gaze towards Ling Zhi Zun, thinking to themselves, "I didn't expect Ling Zhi Zun to have a trick up his sleeve, using deception to confuse others. He truly lives up to his reputation."
Ling Zhi Zun's face turned red as he looked at Lei Ying. He said, "Lei Ying, a warrior can be killed but not humiliated. The Tuo She Ancient Emperor’s Jade I presented is genuine. I don't know why it became fake in your hands."
"Perhaps you coveted our Ling clan's Tuo She Ancient Emperor’s Jade and switched it with a fake one."
"Lei Ying, return our Ling clan's Tuo She Ancient Emperor’s Jade!"
"Damn it..."
Lei Ying, filled with anger, shouted, "You dare to accuse me? You even learned how to shift the blame?"
Lei Ying was already furious about losing face in the Gu clan, and now Ling Zhi Zun was playing the victim.
The flames of anger within him burned even higher. He raised his arm, and thunder rumbled in his palm.
Ling Zhi Zun, refusing to back down, stared back at Lei Ying and said, "Lei Ying, although I, Ling Zhi Zun, am not your match, I won't fear you. A warrior of the Ling clan can be killed but not humiliated."
"You...!"
As Lei Ying's raised arm was about to strike down, Ling Zhi Zun prepared to counterattack. The atmosphere in the hall became tense, as if the next moment would mark the beginning of a battle between Dou Shengs.
"Enough!"
Yan Jin stepped forward at this moment, grabbing Lei Ying's arm, and said in a deep voice, "Let's not forget why we gathered here in the first place."
"We agreed to unite and eradicate the Soul Clan, but instead of focusing on that, we're fighting amongst ourselves. Is that productive?"
Yan Jin's words carried weight, and Lei Ying, hearing him, stopped his threatening stance.
Lei Ying said, "Fine... I'll give Yan Jin face. Ling Zhi Zun, you better provide a reasonable explanation. Why is the Tuo She Ancient Emperor’s Jade you presented fake?"
The thunder on his palm dissipated as Yan Jin released Lei Ying's arm. They exchanged a glance and turned their gaze towards Ling Zhi Zun.
Ling Zhi Zun spoke in a solemn tone, "If you want to fight, let's fight. If you want to frame me, just say it. The Tuo She Ancient Emperor’s Jade I presented is genuine."
"I just don't understand why it became fake in your hands. I don't know what trick you, Lei Ying, are playing."
"You...!"
Lei Ying was furious, his face red with anger. If it weren't for Yan Jin's intervention, he would have already taken action.
To think that Ling Zhi Zun presented a fake Tuo She Ancient Emperor’s Jade and now accused him, it was infuriating. What a joke!
Yan Jin was unsure whom to believe. He said in a serious tone, "Ling Zhi Zun, calm down."
"Can you be certain that the Tuo She Ancient Emperor’s Jade you presented is genuine?"
Facing Yan Jin's question, Ling Zhi Zun looked at him earnestly and said, "Yan Jin, I can assure you, I swear, the Tuo She Ancient Emperor’s Jade I took from the Ling clan is genuine. It cannot be any more genuine."
"Mm!"
Seeing Ling Zhi Zun's sincere attitude and willingness to swear, Yan Jin found it unlikely that he was lying.
Yan Jin turned his head to Lei Ying and asked, "Lei Ying, can you guarantee that you didn't switch it with a fake one along the way?"
