Chapter 711 - 710: Telling the Truth

Chapter 711: Chapter 710: Telling the Truth

The moment Yi Tianyun laid eyes on the Third Elder, he knew he had an opening. ’I can’t believe this guy’s cultivation is so low, only the fifth layer of the Spirit King Stage. It’s not too high and not too low, which is just at the upper limit of what my Eye of Enchantment can handle.’

’If his cultivation were any higher, I would have been out of options. The worst-case scenario would have been to control their sons or someone similar to pry some information out of them. This is why I told Jiao Linghe not to worry. With the Eye of Enchantment, there’s absolutely nothing to fear.’

’If it weren’t for the fact that this is the Sealing Heaven Divine King’s territory, and that the Sealing Heaven Divine King himself helped fend off the Demon Fiend invasion back in the day, I would have already acted. That contribution alone is enough for me to show them some respect and not strike immediately.’

’Besides, my grandfather is here, so I have to give him some face no matter what. After all, he’s also a descendant of the Sealing Heaven Divine King. If this were anyone else, I would have started swinging my fists long ago. First Elder, Third Elder... I’d beat them to a pulp first and ask questions later!’

’I wouldn’t waste time on pointless chatter—just a savage beating without a moment’s hesitation.’

Now that the Third Elder was easily under his control, the atmosphere froze for a moment. No one knew why the Third Elder had suddenly gone silent, simply staring blankly at Yi Tianyun.

"Was it you who sent people to surround my parents?!" Yi Tianyun demanded sharply.

"Yes. It was the First Elder and I. We even sent several more experts to assist, but we never expected them to escape..." the Third Elder said, his eyes vacant.

The moment he said this, the crowd erupted. He had been vehemently denying it just moments ago, yet in the blink of an eye, he had changed his story and revealed the truth.

"Why did you want to kill my parents?" Yi Tianyun continued his questioning.

"Because Yi Xingchen threatened our positions. If things had continued, the First Elder would never have become Clan Leader, and power would have slipped from our grasp. So, we decided to eliminate Yi Xingchen and his child. We had to pull them out, root and stem, to prevent any future trouble..." the Third Elder continued.

"Third Elder, what nonsense are you spouting!?" The First Elder was both shocked and furious. He immediately charged forward, ready to land a heavy punch.

However, Yi Yuanlong had already moved to block the First Elder. He said coldly, "We can discuss whether or not it’s nonsense later. Right now, let him finish what he has to say!"

His eyes were filled with killing intent, but not a shred of surprise. It was as if he had anticipated all of this! When Jiao Linghe had spoken earlier, Yi Yuanlong’s eyes had also filled with killing intent, but it wasn’t directed at her or her family. It was aimed at the First and Third Elders.

Having been here for so many years and having reached his position, he was certainly no fool. The moment Jiao Linghe had spoken, he had immediately pieced together the general situation.

’What enemies could Jiao Linghe and Yi Xingchen possibly have? How could he not know? Jiao Linghe was from the Mortal Realm and had only just arrived in the Celestial Realm. Making such powerful enemies so quickly? Impossible!’

’As for Yi Xingchen, while he was the number one genius and had plenty of rivals, he had the backing of the Sealing Heaven Divine Kingdom. No one would dare to touch him carelessly. That being the case, it was highly likely that the culprits were from within.’

The First Elder was furious, but the anxiety in his eyes was even more intense. He wanted to go and stop the Third Elder, but with Yi Yuanlong blocking him, there was no way to get past. His only option was to fight Yi Yuanlong, but doing so would be a clear admission of guilt. Attacking one of his own—what could that be if not a sign of a guilty conscience?

If the Third Elder were just spouting lies, there would be no reason to stop him. Trying to silence him was a sure sign that something was wrong.

"Tell us the general details," Yi Tianyun gestured for the Third Elder to continue.

The Third Elder then proceeded to speak, laying out the detailed plan and their motives. His account was incredibly thorough; after all, he had orchestrated it himself, so how could it be otherwise?

Listening from the side, Jiao Linghe grew more and more furious, gritting her teeth so hard she wished she could go over and stab the Third Elder herself. But as her rage simmered, a question suddenly surfaced: ’Why is the Third Elder suddenly telling the truth?’

She then looked at Yi Tianyun. Whatever he asked, the Third Elder answered. Without a doubt, he was the cause.

She recalled Yi Tianyun’s earlier words: "Leave everything to me. You don’t have to worry." It seemed he had been telling the truth. He had somehow made the Third Elder confess everything, recounting the detailed process in a way that left everyone completely dumbfounded.

The surrounding disciples, who had initially held such disdain for Jiao Linghe and her family, were now completely stunned. They couldn’t believe it was all true! Especially when contrasted with the elders’ previous denials—they had claimed they would never do such a thing, yet now it was clear they had, and they had done far more besides!

They were two-faced and utterly ruthless.

SNAP!

With a snap of his fingers, Yi Tianyun released the Third Elder from his control. The elder’s face went deathly pale, and he stared at Yi Tianyun in disbelief, screaming, "You... what did you do to me? I... everything I just said was a lie! It’s not true! It was all his doing! I don’t know what evil curse he placed on me to make me like that!"

He continued to shriek and desperately tried to defend himself, insisting that he could never have done such things.

At this, all eyes turned to Yi Tianyun, expressions filled with doubt. ’Could this all have been Yi Tianyun’s doing? But this is the Third Elder... for a dignified elder to be unknowingly placed under an evil curse by a mere youth, that’s impossible, isn’t it? Unless Yi Tianyun’s cultivation is far greater than it appears.’

"Lies?" Yi Tianyun sneered. "You think I made it all up? Very well. I request the Second Elder to perform a Soul Search. If there is even the slightest falsehood in his memories, I will offer my life here and accept any punishment!"

"If you willingly submit to a Soul Search, the damage to your soul shouldn’t be too severe, right?"

He smiled coldly. ’I’m now absolutely sure they’re the culprits. A Soul Search will definitely reveal the detailed memories. Whether he’s willing to be searched, however, is another matter entirely.’

"I agree!" Jiao Linghe stepped forward. "If the Soul Search doesn’t reveal any such memories, I will submit to any punishment you see fit, or I will dedicate my life to serving the Sealing Heaven Divine Kingdom!" She didn’t believe for a second that Yi Tianyun had fabricated the confession. Even if he had somehow forced the Third Elder to speak, he couldn’t have invented a story so detailed and watertight.

The faces of the First and Third Elders turned grim. If a Soul Search were truly performed, they would be finished!

"This is slander!" the Third Elder made a final, desperate struggle. "On what grounds can you just demand a Soul Search? This was all caused by your evil curse! Besides, how valuable are your lives? If my soul is damaged, you think your one life is enough to compensate?" If he were subjected to a Soul Search, it would all be over.

"Then what if I add this Treasure to the wager?"

Yi Tianyun flung out a Divine Sword. The Evil Spirit Divine Sword embedded itself firmly in the ground, black energy pulsing from its blade. Anyone who wasn’t blind could tell—this was a Divine Artifact!

"A Di... a Divine Artifact!?" The crowd was stunned. A Divine Sword was more than enough to compensate for soul damage. Unless the injury was exceptionally severe, the exchange was absolutely worth it.