Chapter 714 - 721: The Culprit Behind the Scenes

In the following days, Song Wanning no longer dwelled on the matter. Instead, she went to find Mo Yang Immortal Venerable to earnestly study the spatial attribute.

The spatial attribute and the Time Attribute were both special attributes. They were incredibly powerful, but opportunities to comprehend them were exceedingly rare.

Having someone willing to offer guidance was even rarer. Thus, Song Wanning was extremely diligent, unwilling to miss a single moment.

Her serious attitude earned Mo Yang Immortal Venerable’s growing admiration. He taught Song Wanning everything he had comprehended about the spatial attribute, holding almost nothing back.

In return, Song Wanning returned the favor by attempting to comprehend the Time Attribute with Mo Yang Immortal Venerable.

Sharing an attribute like this required them to enter a specific state together.

It required not only a deep connection but also complete and utter trust in one another.

And this was something both of them could do.

Therefore, Mo Yang Immortal Venerable began to comprehend the unfamiliar domain of time. His aptitude for comprehension was extraordinary, and with Song Wanning’s guidance, he soon made progress.

Meanwhile, Song Wanning’s mastery of the spatial attribute advanced by leaps and bounds. After just one short month, she was actually able to tear space.

However, due to the limits of her Cultivation and mastery of the attribute, the distance she could traverse through space was still very limited.

She couldn’t be like Mo Yang Immortal Venerable, who could cross the distance of several cities with a single step.

But she was still very satisfied.

The two also discussed the Time Attribute together, and her own mastery of it grew imperceptibly.

They were both brilliant people who understood things with a single hint. Their occasional clashes of ideas would lead to new insights.

...

Time always flew by. Song Wanning was still hungry for more, but she received a message from the Sect Master.

The results of the investigation were out, and their presence was required to handle the matter.

Song Wanning had no choice but to pull herself out of that profound state.

For the first time, Mo Yang Immortal Venerable also felt a sense of reluctance to part with someone. Though fleeting, the feeling was quite foreign to him.

But he merely reminded Song Wanning to cultivate well before turning and returning to his house.

Song Wanning didn’t dally either, heading directly for the Sect Master’s main hall.

Not until her figure had vanished did Mo Yang Immortal Venerable’s silhouette reappear at the peak’s edge.

He stood with his hands clasped behind his back, gazing for a long time in the direction Song Wanning had left.

With Song Wanning, he had actually experienced the feeling of having a kindred spirit.

The feeling was unfamiliar, but he didn’t reject it in the slightest.

It just seemed to deviate from the Heartless Path.

Mo Yang Immortal Venerable was silent for a long time. Then, in a sudden flash of insight, he gained a new understanding of the Heartless Path.

His figure flickered, and he immediately entered his house to go into seclusion.

’Heartless?’

’Sentient?’

’To feel is to be as if one feels nothing.’

’To feel nothing is to surpass all feeling!’

...

「In the Sect Master’s Main Hall」

The moment Song Wanning’s figure appeared, she immediately drew everyone’s attention.

Although her Cultivation hadn’t changed, Song Wanning’s aura was clearly different.

But no one could quite put their finger on how. In any case, she seemed more composed.

Mu Zixu stood inside the hall, his expression ugly.

Wu Wang and Ouyang Lin flanked him, their faces also extremely grim.

In the center of the hall knelt a figure, already covered in wounds and looking to be in very poor condition.

Song Wanning walked over to Daoqing and the others, quietly awaiting the verdict.

"Regarding the matter of Feng San’s framing, we have already found the true culprit."

"We need to give you all an explanation for this, and we also need to give Song Wanning an explanation."

The Sect Master sighed in relief. ’Finally, I can completely clear Song Wanning’s name. She was truly innocent in this matter.’

As soon as the Sect Master spoke, Mu Zixu’s expression turned even uglier.

"According to our investigation, this was the doing of Junior Brother Mu’s third disciple..."

"His third disciple, Xiao Yao Ling, once had a deadly feud with Feng San. She was later punished by Junior Brother Mu and sent to the Land of No Desire. However, she secretly returned, found out about the grudge between Feng San and Song Wanning, and disguised herself as Song Wanning to apologize to Feng San over drinks..."

"She then drugged Feng San’s wine, causing his reputation to be utterly ruined and leading to his punishment by Junior Brother Mu..."

The Sect Master sounded a bit helpless at this point. ’Junior Brother Mu didn’t handle some things well, which led to his own disciples scheming against each other and causing this whole series of events.’

But then his tone shifted as he looked at Daoqing. "However... Situ Yue was also involved in this."

"The drug... was given to Xiao Yao Ling by Situ Yue."

’For a drug to even affect Feng San, it must be something special. From this, it’s clear that Situ Yue is no simple character either. In other words, this matter involves disciples from two different peaks. That’s why it’s so serious, and why everyone had to be present.’

Hearing this, Daoqing closed his eyes.

He wasn’t actually surprised, but he was still furious.

’Situ Yue actually got involved and even gave the Elixir Pills to Xiao Yao Ling.’

Mu Zixu’s face was also dark. He felt he had never been so humiliated.

’Ever since Song Wanning arrived, my luck has been terrible... She’s a jinx!’

The hall was dead silent. Everyone was quite surprised by this outcome.

All eyes fell on Song Wanning.

But Song Wanning was extremely calm, not agitated in the least.

’Things turned out more or less as I guessed,’ she thought. ’I just hadn’t expected these grudges to be part of it.’

"Now that the matter has been thoroughly investigated and Xiao Yao Ling has confessed, only Situ Yue remains..."

"Now, it is up to you two how you wish to handle this."

The Sect Master also hoped to settle the matter quietly. After all, it involved both of their True Disciples. If word got out, it would not look good.

’In any case, Feng San is already dead. Situ Yue and Xiao Yao Ling should be punished as they deserve, but there’s no need to make a public spectacle of it.’

Mu Zixu shot a death glare at Xiao Yao Ling. "Sect Master, the victim in this matter is Feng San. Xiao Yao Ling didn’t expect things to get so serious; she only wanted to ruin Feng San’s reputation."

"Therefore, I hope the Sect can give her a chance. I will be sure to guide her properly. Her punishment cannot be waived, but I will ensure this is handled properly!"

He never once mentioned Song Wanning’s name, clearly not considering her a victim at all.

’The only victim is my disciple, Feng San!’

Hearing this, Daoqing rolled his eyes at Mu Zixu, but he also knew this matter could only be settled privately.

"Sect Master, as for that rebellious disciple of mine, Situ Yue, I will also handle her properly."

"I am also at fault in this matter!"

As he spoke, Daoqing looked at Song Wanning, his sincere attitude tinged with apology.

"Young lady, I apologize to you. You were the most innocent in this affair, yet you suffered an undeserved disaster..."

His words had a double meaning; he was actually more concerned about the matter of the invader.

The burden Song Wanning carried was too heavy.

Hearing his words, a flicker of emotion finally crossed Song Wanning’s face.

She completely understood Daoqing’s meaning. The two of them had already agreed that Situ Yue could only be dealt with privately.

"Senior, there is no need for that. Let this matter end here."

She didn’t press the issue further. In any case, she hadn’t suffered any real loss.

’If Mu Zixu still refuses to give up, then I don’t mind teaching him another lesson!’