Chapter 485 - 483: Undercover Agent Exposed

Tu Gu was a Sea Race spy?

"Luo Tian, stop spouting nonsense!"

The black-bearded old man from Jueying Island roared in fury.

His own genius disciple had been killed, and now Luo Tian was turning around and framing Tu Gu as a Sea Race spy. If this weren’t the Tai Yuan Sect, he would have already moved to capture Luo Tian himself.

"Elder Yan, in order to absolve himself of guilt, Luo Tian has started spouting nonsense and insulting the dead."

Steward Lü said, his voice slightly rushed.

"Luo Tian, you need evidence to back up your words. Just because you say Tu Gu was a Sea Race spy, that makes it true?"

Yan Yufeng questioned him coldly.

’If it can be confirmed that Luo Tian is making a false accusation, his crime will be even more severe.’ Yan Yufeng was inwardly delighted.

"I naturally have evidence!"

Luo Tian said calmly.

"Luo Tian, don’t even think about bluffing your way through this. Elder Yan is extremely perceptive; you can’t fool him!"

Steward Lü barked.

"Steward Lü, why are you in such a hurry? If Tu Gu really is a Sea Race spy, your haste to convict me is highly suspicious."

Luo Tian gave a faint smile, his tone full of profound meaning.

A few people couldn’t help but look at Steward Lü. Now that Luo Tian had mentioned it, they realized some of the steward’s recent actions had indeed been a bit odd.

"Stop spouting nonsense! After framing Tu Gu, you now want to frame me? Your words are truly vicious!"

After his rebuke, Steward Lü put on an open and honest expression to display his innocence.

But inwardly, he was both shocked and suspicious.

’Logically, Luo Tian shouldn’t have discovered anything. How did he see that Tu Gu was from the Sea Race?’

’And he and Tu Gu left no loose ends. Where could Luo Tian possibly have gotten evidence?’

’He must be bluffing, just spouting nonsense!’

Luo Tian unhurriedly walked over to Tu Gu’s corpse.

BZZZT!

A cyan crack suddenly split open between his brows, revealing a majestic, deep-cyan vertical eye.

The Celestial Eye could see through illusions and perceive true essence.

The moment Luo Tian activated his Celestial Eye, it was as if he saw through the disguise on the surface of Tu Gu’s corpse and perceived its inner nature.

’He really is from the Sea Race!’

Earlier, when facing this crisis, Luo Tian had used Inference to find a solution, and the result had deduced that Tu Gu was a Sea Race spy!

Now, he had confirmed it himself.

’In that case, I’m afraid this Steward Lü is also a Sea Race spy.’

Reaching this conclusion, Luo Tian finally understood why Steward Lü, with whom he had no prior grudge, would try to secretly harm him.

"Luo Tian, if you have evidence, then show it!"

The black-bearded old man shouted in displeasure.

"Does anyone have Washing Cloud Flower, Jingluo Grass, or Celestial Fragrance Flower Powder... I’ll buy them at market price!"

Luo Tian listed several medicinal herbs, some common, others quite rare.

"Luo Tian, stop playing tricks! If you have evidence, just present it. What do you need these herbs for?"

Yan Yufeng yelled impatiently.

He was already planning to make his move and arrest Luo Tian.

"I have Jingluo Grass and Celestial Fragrance Flower Powder."

Elder Hu of the Profound Frost Sect took out two of the herbs.

Luo Tian was now Yan Xiaoxia’s master. He had also learned that a group including Yan Lihui and Cheng Wanli were acquainted with Luo Tian, which was why he was willing to help.

"I have a Washing Cloud Flower..."

Others also took out herbs.

With over a hundred people present, the herbs were quickly gathered.

Then, Luo Tian began to grind the herbs.

The corner of Yan Yufeng’s mouth twitched. ’What on earth is Luo Tian up to?’

’If you have evidence, just show it. What are you doing grinding herbs?’

"Elder Yan, Luo Tian is just putting on a show. He’s completely wasting time."

Steward Lü said in a low voice.

"Hmph!"

Yan Yufeng was also growing impatient. After a few moments of contemplation, he suddenly spoke, "Luo Tian, present your evidence at once, or I will have you thrown directly into the Celestial Prison!"

"Don’t be hasty."

Luo Tian stood up. In each of his palms was a mound of medicinal powder, one blue and one silver.

"And now, it’s time to witness a miracle!"

Luo Tian circulated Cold Power in his left hand and burned True Essence in his right.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

Propelled by the Cold Power and the flames, the two mounds of powder slowly sprinkled down onto Tu Gu’s corpse!

Before everyone’s watchful eyes, Tu Gu’s body began to change.

Its flesh and bones were completely different from a human’s!

"The Sea Race!"

The surrounding crowd cried out in unison!

Yan Yufeng was also stunned!

’He really is from the Sea Race?’

’Damn it, how did it turn out like this?’

Yan Yufeng’s expression darkened.

Now that Tu Gu was confirmed to be from the Sea Race, not only was Luo Tian innocent of any crime for killing him, but he had also performed a meritorious deed!

At the side, Steward Lü’s face had grown slightly pale!

"Luo Tian, what kind of trick is this? You think you can just use some strange powders to change a corpse’s appearance and slander Tu Gu as a member of the Sea Race?"

Steward Lü said coldly.

The black-bearded old man from Jueying Island immediately nodded and added, "Luo Tian, none of us understand your little tricks. This doesn’t prove that Tu Gu was a Sea Race spy!"

Having a spy emerge from one’s own Sect would greatly damage the Sect’s reputation if word got out.

The other members of Jueying Island also spoke up immediately, refusing to acknowledge Luo Tian’s "evidence."

"Luo Tian, this evidence is not convincing!"

Yan Yufeng also nodded faintly.

’He already somewhat believed it, but he had to use this opportunity to eliminate the hidden threat that was Luo Tian.’

’By the time the truth was investigated later, regardless of whether Tu Gu was a spy or not, Luo Tian would no longer be in this world.’

Just then.

"Tu Gu was, indeed, a Sea Race spy!"

A wizened voice drifted over from a distance.

SWOOSH!

A long-bearded old man in a white robe flew through the air and arrived.

"Elder Lu?"

Luo Tian recognized the man.

When he first arrived at the Tai Yuan Sect, he had been framed by an Official Disciple in the lecture hall. In the end, he had turned the situation around, earning Elder Lu’s praise and a reward of one thousand Contribution Points.

Later, when Ying Long came looking for trouble, Elder Lu had also helped Luo Tian out.

"Elder Lu?"

Yan Yufeng, Steward Lü, and the others all looked at Elder Lu.

Elder Lu’s knowledge and understanding of mysterious Spirit Ore and Rare Materials were renowned throughout the entire Tai Yuan Domain.

Because of this, he was also an Appraiser.

Many Great Powers often asked Elder Lu to identify strange and unusual items, and some large-scale auctions would also invite him to appraise their treasures.

The upper echelons of the many Sects present had all more or less heard of Elder Lu’s great name.

"The method Luo Tian just used is one for breaking a special Transformation Secret Technique!"

Elder Lu said authoritatively.

He looked at Luo Tian, a hint of appreciation and admiration in his eyes.

"Elder Lu, how come I’ve never heard of this method?"

Yan Yufeng asked.

"Breaking different Transformation Secret Techniques requires different methods and has specific requirements. It’s perfectly normal for you not to know!"

Elder Lu said bluntly, leaving Yan Yufeng speechless.

In reality, Elder Lu had only ever read about the technique Luo Tian just used in an ancient text; he wasn’t very clear on the specific operation himself.

"Since Elder Lu has testified, it seems this is indeed Tu Gu’s true form!"

Elder Hu nodded faintly.

"Sigh, I never thought my Sect would be infiltrated by the Sea Race!"

The black-bearded old man from Jueying Island sighed.

With Elder Lu’s testimony, even the elder from Jueying Island had to concede!

Tu Gu’s identity as a Sea Race spy was confirmed!

In an instant, Luo Tian transformed from a murderer into a hero who had slain a spy!

"I never imagined Tu Gu was actually a spy. We owe this discovery to Luo Tian. I am deeply apologetic; I nearly misunderstood and wronged Luo Tian."

Steward Lü immediately spoke up, showing sincere apology.

"You don’t need to apologize!"

Luo Tian said faintly.

"Understanding the greater good, magnanimous... you are the most outstanding disciple I have seen in over a decade."

Steward Lü said with a smile.

"I’m not finished talking. What’s your hurry?"

Luo Tian shot Steward Lü a look. "You don’t need to apologize to me, because you’re about to die because of me!"

"Luo Tian, what do you mean by that?" Steward Lü’s brows knitted together at once.

"Elder Yan, are you not going to apprehend this Sea Race spy?"

Luo Tian said to Yan Yufeng.

Yan Yufeng’s gaze turned slightly cold. Luo Tian’s commanding tone made him very displeased.

However, he wasn’t an idiot. Steward Lü’s earlier performance was indeed highly suspicious!

Several elders from the Tai Yuan Sect shifted their positions slightly, forming an encirclement to prevent Steward Lü from escaping.

"Steward Lü, please come with us."

Yan Yufeng said coldly.

Steward Lü didn’t move. Suddenly, he burst into laughter.

"HAHAHA! To think that I, after hiding in the Tai Yuan Sect for eighty years, would fall at the hands of a little whelp like you today!"

Steward Lü laughed, his head thrown back, his words filled with unwillingness.

SWOOSH!

Luo Tian’s expression changed slightly as he suddenly flew backward in retreat.

The next moment, a bloody light erupted from Steward Lü’s eyes, and a terrifying, heart-pounding aura surged out.

Steward Lü’s robes billowed out. His skin, limbs, and facial features began to change, transforming into an unfamiliar Sea Race face within two breaths!

"All of you, die!"

Steward Lü laughed maniacally as black rays of light shot out from his entire body!

"Not good! He’s going to self-destruct!"

"Work together to block it!"

Everyone present had their expressions change drastically, their hearts pounding in their chests!

The self-detonation of a Celestial Level Martial Artist was no laughing matter.

What’s more, there were many Sect Disciples present. If the blast spread, the casualties would be catastrophic!

The elders from the Tai Yuan Sect, along with the Celestial Level Martial Artists from the other Sects, had no choice but to join forces and resist Steward Lü’s self-detonation!

Between heaven and earth, a multicolored radiance erupted, enveloping the self-detonating Steward Lü from all directions.

BOOM!

The next instant, the dazzling, multicolored radiance was torn apart, filling their vision as a deafening explosion shook the heavens and earth!

A chaotic and violent mass of forbidden power spread out in all directions!

When the light faded and the dust settled, a massive crater five hundred meters in diameter appeared on the ground, everything within it turned to ash!

"Thank goodness. We managed to reduce the destructive radius of his self-detonation by half!"

Elder Lu breathed a sigh of relief and swallowed a Healing Elixir.

Withstanding the self-detonation of a Celestial Level Martial Artist was no easy task.

"Quick, check for casualties!"

The upper echelons of the various Sects sprang into action.

"Where is Luo Tian? During his self-detonation just now, Steward Lü moved towards Luo Tian, clearly wanting to drag him down with him..."

Yan Yufeng’s gaze swept across the surroundings.

’If Luo Tian was blown to death by Steward Lü’s self-detonation, that would be just perfect.’

"Elder Yan, no need to worry. I’m fine."

Luo Tian’s voice came from behind Yan Yufeng.

Yan Yufeng was taken aback.

’Luo Tian was hiding behind me?’

He glanced over and saw that Luo Tian had no obvious injuries anywhere on his body.

Luo Tian had clearly been closest to Steward Lü, yet his injuries were the lightest among all the disciples present!

"Elder Yan’s Cultivation is profound. It’s thanks to your protection that this disciple was able to survive."

Luo Tian said gratefully.

The corner of Yan Yufeng’s mouth twitched, and he was rendered speechless.

’When did Luo Tian get behind me?’