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Chapter 87: There's Only One Truth
🕑 Added 2023-06-06 21:32:26 +0000 UTCBoom!
The words of Yun Yun reverberated in the hall, shocking the elders who heard them. It was as if a thunderbolt had struck a calm field, causing great astonishment.
The reason Elder Gu He fell was that he offended an entity that he couldn't afford to offend. The same applied to Misty Cloud Sect. If they were determined to avenge Gu He, they would sacrifice the entire sect.
These pieces of information shocked the elders in the hall. What kind of existence was Misty Cloud Sect?
It wasn't an exaggeration to say that Misty Cloud Sect was invincible within the Jia Ma Empire. Even the imperial family of the Jia Ma Empire held some fear towards Misty Cloud Sect.
With such a powerful sect, there existed an entity that Misty Cloud Sect couldn't afford to offend, and even the entire sect couldn't seek revenge for Gu He.
Did Gu He offend such a formidable existence?
Gu He was a sixth-grade alchemist and a Dou Wang-level powerhouse. How could someone like him offend such a terrifying entity?
Especially since Gu He fell within Misty Cloud Sect itself. Was there some mysterious and terrifying powerhouse lurking within Misty Cloud Sect?
The elders had countless questions and doubts in their hearts.
Seeing the elders fall into silence, Yun Yun spoke, "You may leave."
"Yes!"
Upon hearing her words, the elders slightly bowed to Yun Yun and left the hall. Even though they had many doubts in their hearts, they chose not to ask. After all, anyone could tell that Sect Master Yun Yun was not in a good mood.
Upon further thought, it made sense. Gu He, a sixth-grade alchemist and a Dou Wang-level powerhouse, was a prominent figure in Misty Cloud Sect. His fall was not a trivial matter. How could Sect Master Yun Yun be in a good mood?
Their own emotions were already affected by Gu He's fall. How could Sect Master Yun Yun feel good?
After the elders left the hall, they began discussing among themselves in hushed voices.
Some elders approached the Grand Elder, Yun Ling, and asked, "Grand Elder, what kind of situation is this? Gu He actually fell. He is a sixth-grade alchemist from the Jia Ma Empire. His fall is a significant loss for Misty Cloud Sect. Who should we turn to for alchemy in the future?"
Some elders also chimed in at this moment and said, "That's right, Gu He fell without even the slightest sign. It was sudden and unexpected!"
Grand Elder Yun Ling spoke up, "I have some speculations regarding Gu He's fall. Would you be interested in hearing them?"
"Oh?"
"What insights do you have, Grand Elder?"
Curiosity sparked among the elders, not just one or two, but many of them. They turned their attention to Grand Elder Yun Ling, wanting to hear his insights.
Yun Ling glanced back at the hall and beckoned to a few people, saying, "Come, let's discuss this in my residence."
"Alright!"
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In the courtyard of Grand Elder Yun Ling's residence.
Inside the living room.
Grand Elder Yun Ling gathered many elders in his residence.
Someone couldn't contain their curiosity and asked, "Grand Elder, can you finally tell us now? We have all come to your residence."
"Yes, Grand Elder, please speak up! What do you know?"
"..."
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More and more voices of agreement arose.
Grand Elder Yun Ling wore a solemn expression and said, "Since you want to know, I won't hide it anymore."
"Of course, everything I'm about to say is hypothetical. It's just my speculation, not necessarily true. Whether you believe it or not, it's up to you to consider. I'm merely sharing what I know and speculate."
An elder urged, "Grand Elder, please go ahead! Don't keep us in suspense. Just say it. We will consider whether it's true or false."
"That's right, that's right!"
"..."
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With further urging, it was evident that their curiosity had been fully aroused by Grand Elder Yun Ling.
Grand Elder Yun Ling no longer kept them in suspense and said, "I suspect that the death of Elder Gu He was orchestrated by Sect Master Yun Yun."
"Impossible!"
"That's absolutely impossible. How could Sect Master Yun Yun lay hands on Elder Gu He? And to the extent of killing him?"
"That's right, why would Sect Master Yun Yun want to kill Elder Gu He? It doesn't make any sense!"
"..."
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As soon as Grand Elder Yun Ling's words fell, the living room erupted in disbelief. They simply couldn't believe what Grand Elder Yun Ling had just said.
After all, Yun Yun was the Sect Master of Misty Cloud Sect.
And Gu He was an elder of Misty Cloud Sect.
She had no reason whatsoever to kill Gu He. Gu He was highly important to Misty Cloud Sect, and they knew the significance of a sixth-grade alchemist.
Upon hearing the discussions in the living room, Grand Elder Yun Ling didn't immediately speak up.
He knew that merely saying Yun Yun was responsible for Gu He's death wouldn't make them believe it. It was simply unrealistic.
What he was about to say would completely shift the blame onto Yun Yun. Even if they were reluctant to believe Yun Yun killed Gu He, they would have to start doubting it.
Because, even he himself had some suspicions that Yun Yun was responsible for Gu He's demise.
Whether or not Yun Yun actually killed Gu He, in Grand Elder Yun Ling's view, it would eventually be attributed to Yun Yun. Only in this way would he have a chance to become the next Sect Master of Misty Cloud Sect.
Therefore, it didn't matter whether Yun Yun was the actual perpetrator or not. What mattered was establishing that it was Yun Yun.
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Grand Elder Yun Ling spoke, "Everyone, honestly speaking, I don't want to believe that it was Sect Master Yun Yun who killed Elder Gu He."
"But let's not forget the sound of Gu He's wailing that echoed throughout Misty Cloud Sect when his life token shattered. It proves that Gu He perished within Misty Cloud Sect."
"Hmm!"
As Grand Elder Yun Ling's words fell, the previously bustling discussions in the living room quieted down. The room became incredibly silent, and one could hear the sound of falling leaves!
Grand Elder Yun Ling continued, "Elder Gu He fell within Misty Cloud Sect, and among all the members of Misty Cloud Sect, there are only two people who could suppress and overwhelm Elder Gu He: the former Sect Master and current Sect Master Yun Yun."
"The former Sect Master is in seclusion, so the only one capable of completely overpowering Gu He is Sect Master Yun Yun."
"Therefore, it is highly likely that Gu He was slain by Sect Master Yun Yun. As for her claiming that Gu He offended someone he shouldn't have, in my opinion, it's nothing more than an excuse Yun Yun made for herself."
"Within Misty Cloud Sect, are there any individuals that Elder Gu He couldn't afford to offend? It seems there are none!"
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Grand Elder Yun Ling's words caused the living room to remain silent. Many people in their hearts began to agree with Grand Elder Yun Ling's words.
However, there were also elders who didn't agree with Grand Elder Yun Ling and spoke up, saying, "I remember that when Sect Master Yun Yun returned today, she brought back two people."
"These two individuals might be significant figures, peerless experts, and perhaps Gu He offended them, and they took care of him."
