Chapter 486 - 274: Person in the Coffin (2)
Chapter 486: Chapter 274: Person in the Coffin (2)
Many people were filled with righteous indignation and wanted to eradicate the demon.
But some sneered and spoke:
"How can you pass judgment before the Third Young Master has spoken?
"I believe the Third Young Master is not such a person!"
"I don’t believe it either! I participated in the battle at Celestial Secret Valley. The Third Young Master resisted Prince Mu and led all of us out of the valley. If it weren’t for him, we might have been killed by Prince Mu with his unparalleled martial arts.
"Even if we could surpass Prince Mu, we would be trapped in the valley, never able to escape!
"The Third Young Master saved my life. I absolutely don’t believe he is such a person; there must be something strange going on!"
"Perhaps it’s the Taiheng Sect framing him. Haven’t you noticed—when the Third Young Master arrived today, they didn’t give him a chance to speak; he has only said two or three sentences so far..."
"Anyone who dares to oppose the Third Young Master must first get through me!!"
"I wasn’t saved by him, but within Divine Blade City, the Third Young Master killed for the people, not for sect disputes. Such a person couldn’t have inexplicably killed the Taiheng Sect Leader or randomly wielded a blade against the Taiheng Sect!"
Some wanted to eradicate the demon, but others were entirely disbelieving.
Chu Qing has not been in the martial world for long, yet has accomplished much.
Some have truly had their lives saved by him, while others admire his past deeds.
Whether in Divine Blade City, fighting not for sect disputes but for the people.
Or at Ghost God Gorge, stopping a battle between two halls to spare the suffering of the beings.
All made those who didn’t know him but have heard of him speak on his behalf.
Compared to Chu Qing, however, the Taiheng Sect has allowed Ling Beichen to roam the martial world for years, harming many innocents.
Although after the battle before Luochun Manor, everyone realized it was not Ling Beichen’s intention.
But the matter essentially still holds Taiheng Sect responsible.
Merely because Ling Beichen was the first sword of Taiheng, the sect, remembering past emotions, never truly pursued him.
They remembered past emotions, but where could those who died after Ling Beichen go to voice their grievances?
This matter has been kept quiet inside, no one mentions it... because the Taiheng Sect is powerful.
But today, the matter involves Chu Qing, leading many to recall it.
Gradually, those standing by Chu Qing’s side outnumbered those standing by Taiheng Sect, and as the situation escalated, even those initially standing by Taiheng Sect began to defect.
Ge Hong’s face darkened slightly, unable to help but glance at Guan Changying.
At this time, he suddenly brought it up, intending to use public opinion to push Chu Qing completely into the demon’s path.
Yet unexpectedly, he seems to have underestimated Chu Qing’s reputation in the martial world.
This is not a rookie just starting out.
Everyone has an inner measure, just like Hero Shen Juke, who was falsely accused of exterminating a family to seize a newlywed.
Without any evidence, no one would believe it.
This is reputation!
Without knowing the counterpart’s truth or having evidence, people only believe the reputation.
And this reputation gathers a person’s past deeds.
If the person has been kind, more will believe they’re innocent.
If the person has been evil, the exact opposite occurs.
Just like Wuchen, completely cast into the demon’s ranks, even without evidence, merely upon hearing his name, all assume it’s him...
But now, those who believe in Chu Qing clearly outnumber those who believe in Taiheng Sect.
Tang Qianyu glanced across the square, then looked back at Ge Hong:
"It seems your words aren’t enough to convince anyone.
"Honestly, I don’t believe the Third Young Master would kill without reason.
"Since the Third Young Master is here today, why not have him tell us himself if he has ever killed Li Junmo?"
Chu Qing sighed softly:
"On that night at the square before the palace, I already said.
"The person who killed Li Junmo wasn’t me... but Guan Changying."
"Nonsense!!"
He Jingming suddenly raised his head:
"Young man, you’re slandering the future of my Taiheng Sect!"
Chu Qing waved his hand:
"You are elderly and failing in vision, near to entering the grave, so I won’t stoop to your level.
"Since you’ve decided to dispute logic with me, let’s discuss this matter from the beginning...
"Earlier, the old man mentioned the mystery of Zhao Qipeng’s death hasn’t been solved.
"Actually, that’s incorrect. I know how Zhao Qipeng died, and Guan Changying knows too.
"The reason I appeared at Calm Heart Cave that night was to find Li Junmo, to confirm something...
"So he knows too.
"Guan~ Young Sect Leader, if you have no objections, I will be forthright today. If you want to stop me, now is a good opportunity, and it’s your last chance."
"Guan has a clear conscience."
Guan Changying said solemnly:
"If the Third Young Master has something to say, speak it directly!"
Chu Qing nodded:
"Alright, in that case..."
Chu Qing turned his head, smiled slightly, and spoke loudly:
"Please excuse the laughable situation today; it’s Taiheng Sect’s. I’ll explain the origins of this matter in full detail to everyone."
Subsequently, Chu Qing used his inner strength to amplify his voice, recounting what he discussed with Li Junmo at Calm Heart Cave that day, organizing it once more to present on the spot.
As Chu Qing explained, the expressions of those present gradually became solemn.
Especially as Chu Qing did not use the Spring and Autumn Annals’ style this time, or make implicit references, clearly stating Guan Changying was the son of Qi Luo from years ago.
Many present gasped sharply.
The event at Taiheng Sect twenty years ago is not entirely unknown in the martial world.
But no one expected anyone to stir things up again for Qi Luo’s revenge twenty years later.
Many now looked at Guan Changying with complex expressions.
Because from Chu Qing’s words, reasoning points to Guan Changying as the only one who could have killed Li Junmo!
Yet Guan Changying stared silently at Chu Qing:
"Though the Third Young Master’s words are reasonable and sound appropriate.
"Actually, it’s all one-sided.
"You claim I killed Uncle Zhao; I ask you, how did I kill Uncle Zhao?
"Did anyone witness it directly? Or, did Uncle Zhao leave any evidence directly pointing to me?"
Chu Qing shook his head decisively:
"No."
"Then let me ask you again. You claim I killed my master... did you witness it directly?"
"Also no."
Chu Qing said, smiling:
"But you, Taiheng Sect, also didn’t witness me killing Li Junmo!"
"Nonsense!"
Ge Hong shouted in anger:
"The matter of you killing our Sect Leader was indeed witnessed by the Young Sect Leader!!"
Chu Qing’s gaze, seemingly both smirking and serious, turned to Guan Changying:
"You claim you saw me kill Li Junmo?"
"Indeed!"
Guan Changying answered seriously.
"Then I ask you, who are you?"
Chu Qing coldly asked.
"I am the direct disciple of my mentor, Guan Changying!"
Guan Changying’s eyes fixed on Chu Qing, unblinking, his demeanor seemingly not losing out at all.
Suddenly, Chu Qing smiled, flicking his sleeve, causing the coffin to rise completely, and with the lid flying open, facing the entire square.
Guan Changying and others couldn’t see the situation inside the coffin, yet all present gasped.
Inwardly astonished, they saw Chu Qing rotate the coffin, pointing with his hand:
"You claim you’re Guan Changying, then tell me, who is he?"
Inside the coffin lay a person, eyes tightly shut, breathless, identical to Guan Changying.
"How can there be two Guan Changyings!?"