Chapter 85

"Chu Liuxiang, didn't you say you didn't know who it was?" Huo Xiu's face was calm, but his eyes revealed a sharp intelligence.

"Mr. Huo, could you please let us finish speaking first?" Chu Liuxiang's smile was as warm as a spring breeze, making most people in the room subconsciously feel good. Coupled with Huo Xiu's words, whether from the eight major forces or the alliance members, everyone was eager to hear more.

Seeing this, Lu Xiaofeng and Chu Liuxiang felt more confident. They exchanged a glance and nodded. Lu Xiaofeng slowly looked around the room and said loudly:

"About forty days ago, a mysterious person broke into the Wan family in Jingzhou City, demanding to know the whereabouts of the Liancheng Jue.

And the head of the Wan family, Wan Zhen Shan, was the eldest disciple of the great hero Mei Niangsheng over twenty years ago. Mei Niangsheng was a descendant of the royal family of Daliang from over a hundred years ago. After Mei Niangsheng's death, the Liancheng Jue was kept by his three disciples..."

"Really? Mei Niangsheng was actually a descendant of the Daliang royal family! Is that true?"

"Of course it's true. It turns out that Mei Niangsheng had such a background over twenty years ago! He was really good at hiding! No one knew that the Liancheng Jue was with him!"

...

Many members of the alliance and disciples of the eight major forces began to whisper among themselves. Lu Xiaofeng paid no attention and continued:

"This was originally a very secret matter, known only to the three disciples of Wan Zhen Shan, but this mysterious person was very familiar with it.

Moreover, the three disciples of Wan Zhen Shan actually lost the Liancheng Jue, but this mysterious person revealed to Wan Zhen Shan that the Liancheng Jue was in the hands of his third disciple, Qi Changfa.

At the time, Qi Changfa was in the Wan family, but this mysterious person knew this and did not go to find Qi Changfa, instead going to find Wan Zhen Shan.

Later, the mysterious person did not harm Wan Zhen Shan and left directly. Wan Zhen Shan went to find Qi Changfa, wanting him to hand over the Liancheng Jue, but Qi Changfa refused and fled from the Wan family, disappearing without a trace.

The next day, the eight major forces received a message that the Liancheng Jue had appeared, and mentioned the story of Mei Niangsheng and his three disciples. The eight major forces investigated and confirmed that the Liancheng Jue had indeed appeared.

Thus, the leaders of the eight major forces all came to Jingzhou City.

This mysterious person knew the whereabouts of the Liancheng Jue but did not go to find Qi Changfa to claim it. He was clearly well-informed about Mei Niangsheng's situation, indicating that he had already obtained the Liancheng treasure and did not need the Liancheng Jue.

Today, the Liancheng Jue did not appear, but the location of the Liancheng treasure was suddenly exposed, which clearly proves this point.

By now, everyone should understand what's going on."

"You mean the Liancheng treasure is a conspiracy!" A grandmaster-level old man from the alliance said solemnly. He was one of the implicit leaders of the alliance.

Although the alliance's strength was not as great as the eight major forces, it still had a few grandmaster-level experts, though they were of lower or middle rank.

"Ha, this treasure is clearly real. Would someone use the Liancheng treasure as a means to carry out a conspiracy?" Another grandmaster-level expert from the alliance said with a hint of disbelief.

Everyone nodded in agreement. That was the Liancheng treasure! Even if it was a conspiracy, no one would really take out the treasure to share with everyone!

"Everyone, you can ask the leaders of the eight major forces if what I said is true," Lu Xiaofeng said calmly.

The alliance and the disciples of the eight major forces quickly looked at people like Shuimu Yinji, but found that they had grim expressions, clearly acknowledging the matter.

"Alright, Lu Xiaofeng, quickly tell us who it is!" Qian Luo said sternly.

With these words, almost everyone was convinced that Lu Xiaofeng was telling the truth.

"Everyone, this mysterious person knows the whereabouts of the Liancheng treasure but does not take it. Instead, he uses it to draw the leaders of the eight major forces from the southwest, clearly indicating a larger plan, which is to control the entire southwest.

He hopes to use the Liancheng treasure to make the eight major forces, and even all the forces in the southwest, fight each other.

This is also the reason why the news of the Liancheng treasure was released five days ago. The mysterious person has always controlled the influence of the Liancheng treasure within the entire southwest region, which is the best proof," Lu Xiaofeng said solemnly.

"No way! Who would dare to plot against the entire southwest?"

"I think it might be true. Look, the leaders of the eight major forces are not opposing it, clearly knowing this already."

"Plotting against the entire southwest, what a grand scheme!"

"What plot against the entire southwest? It's a joke!"

...

The alliance and many disciples of the eight major forces immediately burst into shock. Although many people did not believe that someone would dare to plot against the entire southwest, seeing the expressions of Shuimu Yinji and others, they began to believe it.

"Who! Who would dare to make us fight each other and plot against the entire southwest?"

"Right, who? How could they be so ruthless!"

...

Many people in the alliance began to shout.

"This mysterious person who wants to plot against the entire southwest must be a force in the southwest with strong power. In the southwest, only the eight major forces have this strength!" The grandmaster-level old man from the alliance said calmly.

"The eight major forces! Right, only the eight major forces have this strength and possibility!"

"But which of the eight major forces? Or a coalition of several?"

...

The alliance members looked warily at the eight major forces, and even many disciples of the eight major forces were surprised, looking at their leaders. After all, they were just low-level disciples and did not know their sect's grand plans.

Shuimu Yinji and others did not speak, but they subtly increased the distance between themselves and the other seven. The disciples of the eight major forces also distanced themselves from the disciples of other forces, fearing a sudden attack.

For a moment, the entire scene became quiet, with everyone staring straight at Lu Xiaofeng and Chu Liuxiang.

Facing the pressure of so many eyes, Lu Xiaofeng and Chu Liuxiang's faces became even more serious and solemn. They directly looked at Gu Santong and others.

"Gu Pavilion Master, Yan Pavilion Master, at this point, aren't you going to say something?" Chu Liuxiang said loudly.

"It's the Sun Moon Sect!" Many people exclaimed, looking at the members of the Sun Moon Sect with shock.

Shuimu Yinji and others' expressions changed, and they took a few steps forward, subtly surrounding Gu Santong, Yan Shisan, and others.

"Clap, clap, clap!!"

"Ha ha ha! Chu Liuxiang, what do you mean? I don't quite understand," Gu Santong clapped his hands, placed his hands on his hips, and said with a hint of coldness in his playful tone.

Ren Woxing and others also looked at Chu Liuxiang and Lu Xiaofeng with unfriendly expressions, and many disciples of the Sun Moon Sect looked at Gu Santong and others with surprise. They really did not know what was going on.

"Gu Pavilion Master, in the entire southwest, only the Sun Moon Sect has the strength, motive, and action to do this! Are you and Yan Pavilion Master still unwilling to admit it?" Chu Liuxiang said seriously.

"Ha ha ha ha, a joke, show us the evidence!" Gu Santong laughed loudly, extending his hands towards the two.

Yan Shisan remained cold and silent, and Ren Woxing and others, though their faces were grim, knew their words carried little weight, so they did not speak, only looking at Chu Liuxiang and Lu Xiaofeng with murderous intent.

"We have no evidence!" Chu Liuxiang said honestly and seriously.

"Ha ha ha ha!!" With these words, everyone in the Sun Moon Sect laughed.

Many people began to doubt. Without evidence, it meant that Lu Xiaofeng and the others were just guessing, and guessing alone was not enough to make the powerful Sun Moon Sect their enemy.

Only Shuimu Yinji and the seven others did not reduce their vigilance, their auras still subtly locking onto Gu Santong and Yan Shisan.

"Ha! What, do you want to fight? Who wants to try?" Gu Santong glanced at Shuimu Yinji and others, sneered, and said forcefully.

Shuimu Yinji and others did not speak, clearly having some reservations, but they did not disperse their aura lock. They just looked at Chu Liuxiang and Lu Xiaofeng, who must have some preparation if they were speaking at this moment.

"That's not right! I heard that Dongfang Bubai is in seclusion, and has not come out yet. The main force of the Sun Moon Sect is still in Wenzhou, facing off against the Zunxin Sect. How could they launch this conspiracy at this time?" The grandmaster-level old man from the alliance asked doubtfully.

Everyone listened and found this to be true, looking at Lu Xiaofeng and Chu Liuxiang with doubt.

"Right, the Sun Moon Sect has many reasons to be excluded from suspicion, but the greatest impossibility is also the greatest possibility, and the method of proof is very simple," Lu Xiaofeng said with a confident smile.

"Oh! Very simple, tell us," Gu Santong said with interest.

Ren Woxing and others also looked at Lu Xiaofeng and Chu Liuxiang mockingly, not believing that it would be so simple to prove the Sun Moon Sect's involvement. Even Yan Shisan's eyes showed a hint of curiosity.

As for everyone else, they were equally skeptical. Didn't you just say you had no evidence? How is it now so simple?

Chu Liuxiang's face became very serious and solemn, as if speaking to everyone and to himself: "Dongfang Bubai, the sun rises in the east, and only I remain undefeated! What a proud and domineering name! From this name, we can see how proud and confident Dongfang Bubai is..."

Everyone was puzzled, not knowing why Chu Liuxiang was saying this. Was he flattering Dongfang Bubai?

But hearing Chu Liuxiang's words, no matter who it was, even Shuimu Yinji and others, could not help but feel a surge of emotion at the name.

Dongfang Bubai, just a name, but anyone who heard it would feel the overwhelming pride and dominance. Which martial artist would not be drawn to this name?

The sun rises in the east, and only I remain undefeated! Perhaps this title can only be claimed among peers, but throughout history, who has achieved this? Only Dongfang Bubai, who not only dared to say it but also did it.

No matter what Dongfang Bubai did, what kind of person he was, whether he was an opponent or an enemy, everyone had to admit that he was a peerless and awe-inspiring figure.

Chu Liuxiang did not guess what others were thinking, but he understood their thoughts. His words were sincere. He slowly looked around, gathered his full strength, and shouted loudly:

"Lord Dongfang, Dongfang Bubai, at this point, do you still want to hide in the shadows?"

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(Chapter 2 was a bit late, sorry.)

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