Chapter 568 - 315: Framing and False Accusations! (Part 2)
Chapter 568: Chapter 315: Framing and False Accusations! (Part 2)
So after Chu Tian assassinated a master from the Little Cold Valley, he used it as an excuse to seal off the Little Cold Valley.
Just like Chu Qing said last night, the reason for doing this was to make these people leave angrily after being rejected.
Unexpectedly, despite this, these people did not leave persistently and instead waited hard in the forest until now.
Facing the crowd’s questioning, Han Yiren could only smile apologetically and clasp his fists, saying:
"I apologize to everyone, mainly because an assassin came to the valley a few days ago, killing my disciples in Little Cold Valley, causing panic in the valley.
"To prevent the assassin from escaping, we closed the mountain gate overnight. I indeed owe you all an apology for this matter, and I apologize on behalf of Han Yiren."
With that, he bowed to the four directions, hoping to quell the anger of the crowd.
However, these words really did alleviate the crowd’s emotions, especially since they had already heard about the incident in Little Cold Valley these past two days.
Now that Han Yiren spoke frankly, these people did not press further.
Seeing this, Han Yiren breathed a slight sigh of relief, then spoke according to the prepared speech:
"The reason for rashly inviting everyone to Little Cold Valley this time is due to a few major cases that have occurred in the Lingbei Martial World in recent years.
"Han has inadvertently got involved and found some clues after a thorough investigation..."
Seeing Han Yiren go straight to the point, the crowd put aside other thoughts, and someone immediately asked:
"Valley Master Han, what is this all about?
"Who are these people?"
"These people act cruelly, often exterminating entire families. Initially thought to be for money, could there be another secret?"
Han Yiren waved his hand to suppress the clamoring and spoke gravely:
"Have you ever heard of... the Celestial Evil Cult!?"
As soon as this statement was made, everyone present gasped.
They naturally had heard of the name of the Celestial Evil Cult.
Especially from the South Ridge, many messages about the Celestial Evil Cult came forth.
The matters of Prince Mu and Prince Xue stirred up quite the commotion.
"Valley Master Han means to say that the perpetrators of these cases are the Celestial Evil Cult?"
"The Celestial Evil Cult has never shown up in Lingbei... How does Valley Master Han know this?"
"I’ve heard that the Celestial Evil Cult has Twelve Saint Kings with unparalleled Martial Arts skills... Has Valley Master Han ever seen them?"
Once again, the crowd was abuzz with discussion.
Han Yiren suppressed the noise once more and spoke aloud:
"The matters of the Celestial Evil Cult were witnessed by Han himself.
"What they are plotting is extraordinary and not something one family can withstand.
"As is well-known, the Three Mansions, Three Gates, and Three Sects stand high in the Lingbei Martial World!
"But now that the Celestial Evil Cult has descended upon Lingbei, the Three Mansions, Three Gates, and Three Sects are unaware. Han’s words carry little weight, unable to gain their trust, let alone the opportunity to communicate with them.
"Therefore, I could only invite everyone to Little Cold Valley to share this news with you!
"As the saying goes, ’Two heads are better than one’—combined strength can make even the Celestial Evil Cult struggle before us!!"
This speech carried a certain heartfelt tone within it.
So much so that it resonated greatly.
Someone remarked:
"Under a fallen nest, no egg remains intact; the actions of the Celestial Evil Cult target distributed Jianghu People, could they be trying to break the whole by starting with the parts?"
"Obey me and prosper, oppose me and perish... Why do I feel like they might want to recruit these dispersed Jianghu People, but got rejected, so they retaliated in this manner?"
"If this is indeed the case, aren’t all present rather endangered?"
"Unless one harms the Righteous Path, who here could contend with the Celestial Evil Cult?"
"Valley Master Han, you’re right, at this point, this is no longer about one family or person, it not only involves all present but also the Three Mansions, Three Gates, and Three Sects, and indeed the entire Lingbei Martial World!"
"Then what should we do now?"
"Naturally, gather and consolidate all the forces to fight the Celestial Evil Cult in a decisive battle!!"
At this point, the situation was no longer under Han Yiren’s control.
His Martial Arts weren’t enough to have these people at his command ... the discussions were heated.
Someone questioned how they were supposed to fight to the end when even the location of the Celestial Evil Cult was unknown.
Someone proposed that without a leader the group could not form, they came from various parts of the Jianghu, so a leader was needed to unite them.
There were those who were full of fear, asking if joining the Celestial Evil Cult would spare them from the sword and soldiers?
But this group of people were isolated ... without brains and even worse intentions, naturally not worth befriending.
Anyone with some sense wouldn’t speak about joining the Celestial Evil Cult openly, even if they intended to join it.
Chu Qing, with arms crossed, observed the scene, casting a glance at ’Han Qiuyuan’ among the crowd, their eyes meeting, revealing shared helplessness.
While at Luochun Manor, You Zong had this to say to Chu Qing.
A gathering of Jianghu People is like a pile of loose sand, the more one tries to grasp it, the quicker it slips away.
As the Celestial Evil Cult hadn’t even acted, these people had already splintered, proving these words to be indeed insightful.
However, why hadn’t the Celestial Evil Cult made any further moves so far?
Han Yiren was clearly insufficient to support this grand gathering, unable to handle these Jianghu People present.
At this rate, these gathered people at Little Cold Valley might start fighting soon ...
Is this their goal?
But ... isn’t this nonsensical?
Just as these thoughts crossed the mind, suddenly someone was seen leaping into the air, the crowd’s eyes followed, watching this person executing superb Lightweight Technique, arriving at the high platform, only to roll to the ground with a thud.
Standing up once more, covered in blood and face pale, it was evident he was at death’s door.
Chu Qing slightly narrowed his eyes, this unexpected turn not within Han Yiren’s anticipation.
But the newcomer took out a Blood Book from his arms:
"Valley Master ... Celestial Sound Mansion is colluding with the Celestial Evil Cult, exterminating Duan Clan, Duan Qinghe accused with a Blood Book ... the person has already died.
"Subordinate was chased by the Celestial Evil Cult, all the way..."
At this point, a streak of black light suddenly shot through the air, striking the person directly.
The person spat out a mouthful of blood with a gasp, dying instantly.
Only the Blood Book in the hand was still gripped tightly.
Immediately someone looked toward where the black light originated, but only caught a glimpse of a silhouette receding into the distance.
Instantly, someone flew to chase after, while Chu Qing fixed his gaze on the corpse before Han Yiren.
And the bewildered look in Han Yiren’s eyes.
Softly contemplating, he looked at Liu Qingyan within the crowd, her face filled with disbelief.
"So, that’s how it is..."
It was only at this moment that Chu Qing realized.
He had assumed that the Celestial Evil Cult used Little Cold Valley to gather these scattered Jianghu People to wipe them out in one fell swoop.
This wasn’t impossible ... after all, most people in the Celestial Evil Cult likely practiced Demon Skills.
If someone gathers these people to use as martial material, it would be all too normal.
But in reality, it wasn’t like this.
They used Han Yiren as the lead, gaining the trust of a group of wanderers in the Jianghu, organizing the so-called grand gathering, just to orchestrate a frame-up in front of everyone.
Chu Qing didn’t know who the supposed Duan Clan was, but with this scene, for Celestial Sound Mansion to exonerate themselves would be as hard as ascending to heaven.
The most terrifying slander in the Jianghu is when one proves their innocence through death.
If it wasn’t true, who would sacrifice their life?
How could such injustice be cleared?
At this moment, after a period of chaos, someone suddenly said:
"Is there anyone from Celestial Sound Mansion participating in this assembly?"
Liu Qingyan snapped back to reality, but it was too late to leave.
She was right in the middle of the crowd, looking around to see everyone staring at her.