Chapter 167: Chapter 112: Shocking Secret (Part 3)

At the end of his speech, he formed his hand into a sword gesture, pointing at Lady Baihua on the tower, presenting a figure of righteousness daring to expose the dark secrets of the cultivation world.

The crowd erupted in astonishment, some showing visible disgust, with some even ready to leave the gathering.

"I have two questions to ask today."

"First, did Wuyou Valley once act as an accomplice to the Celestial Evil Demon Venerable?"

"Second, have you been concealing the truth from the world all these years?!"

Upon hearing the young man’s fierce questioning, Chu Xuan felt a wave of annoyance. He remembered being temporarily deceived by Li Xingchuan’s words in the past.

But upon reflection, if he genuinely intended to do such a thing, he would have completed it entirely by now. Why would the Baihua Banquet continue peacefully year after year?

In fact, Lady Baihua, as the current highest authority of Wuyou Valley, naturally understands the insider details.

It’s fair to say that Wuyou Valley’s status today is partly thanks to the secret efforts of the Celestial Evil Demon Venerable in the past. There seemed to be an ambiguous relationship between him and Master Li, and the Baihua Banquet was even suggested by him.

Moreover, he personally took part in the first banquet, but did not harm any guests; instead, he drank, enjoyed flowers, discussed philosophy, and had a great time with the attendees.

It was because the first Baihua Banquet was well-organized that it gradually gained its reputation.

As the influence of the Celestial Evil grew, the conflicts with the righteous side intensified, forcing Wuyou Valley to avoid exposing their relationship with him.

Later, preoccupied with various matters, he cared little for the Baihua Banquet, leaving it entirely to Wuyou Valley to handle.

Thus, apart from wanting the Baihua Banquet and participating in its first edition, the event has nothing to do with him anymore, nor does Wuyou Valley make contributions in giving beauties to him, as the accusations suggest.

Of course, the truth is absolutely unmentionable. Otherwise, not only would the world disbelieve it, but Wuyou Valley would also face mass condemnation and possibly extermination.

Under the young man’s pressing interrogation and amid the shocked, suspicious, and distrustful gazes of many, Lady Baihua responded indifferently:

"The Celestial Evil Demon Venerable died many years ago, and yet you use him to smear our sect?"

"I won’t ask for your name or what forces instructed you, since you won’t reveal it anyway."

"But your accusation boils down to just talk—where’s the evidence?"

"If you can’t present concrete evidence today, just for slandering our deceased master, you already deserve death. Even if I were to kill you on the spot, the world would find no fault in it."

Guests felt the same after hearing this: although the remarks were shocking, where was the evidence?

Simultaneously, Bai Xiaosheng, in disguise at the banquet, secretly used Divine Sense to diligently write in a jade slip.

The drama was unexpected at this Baihua Banquet; he could foresee his new publication selling massively.

"As I said, I heard it too," the man’s voice held some regret. "This secret was told by an elder who experienced the three righteous-evil wars, should be true."

"As for you asking me for evidence, it’s been over seven hundred years, where could I find such evidence?"

"Truth be told, I’m here today to reveal a dark hidden truth that’s been covered for many years."

"I’ve prepared to sacrifice myself heroically; today Wuyou Valley might kill me, but you can’t silence the world’s whispers!"

His speech was indeed noble and determined, and the young man’s gaze and expression were filled with resolve, showing no sign of fear.

Seeing this, some guests began to believe him somewhat, as no one would gamble their life; many cultivators fear death the longer they live.

Not to mention that this Baihua Banquet, with even Primordial Monarch Taixu invited by Wuyou Valley to preside, he dared make a commotion; such courage deserved admiration.

Of course, some guests disdainfully dismissed him; he was merely at the third realm, a trivial life. If he could truly damage Wuyou Valley’s reputation or even stop the Baihua Banquet, he would’ve benefited greatly.

"So there’s no evidence, right? No matter how eloquent your words, they can’t escape being unfounded slander."

While Lady Baihua appeared calm on the surface, inwardly she gritted her teeth in anger.

Many matters are like this: it’s easy for someone to spread rumors and slander; rectifying them requires enormous effort, and the more you refute, the more the crowd believes the rumors.

Just like now, if Lady Baihua killed him outright, the matter would temporarily end, but after the banquet disperses, his words would spread among many attendees.

By then, Wuyou Valley would have more difficulty clearing its name.

Lady Baihua pondered and said, "I won’t kill you; killing you would fulfill your wish."

"Instead, I’ll invite sects from the righteous path to join ours and extract all secrets from you."

"If you know what’s best, confess now, or else you’ll neither live nor die at ease."

The man laughed heartily with his hands behind his back, "Want to soul-search me? I didn’t expect so-called righteous people to commit such heinous acts too."

"Forget it; you don’t need to. I’ll end it myself!" Not finishing his sentence, he slapped his own crown.

The action was too sudden; not just Lady Baihua, even the surrounding guests were caught off guard, too late to intervene...

Ji Mingyu’s attention had long shifted away from the young man; she focused on Pei Zhenren, who barely regained composure, her eyes slightly narrowed as she pondered deeply.

Once she came back to the moment, realizing the man was still rambling, she felt irritated, "Noisy."