Li Heng let out a cold laugh, "Lin Ya, let me ask you. Right now, who can you call for help? Who can possibly save your life? I, Li Heng, am standing here on behalf of the Demon-Destroying Alliance. Even if the Heavenly King himself came, he would have to yield to us! You… die!"
The seal instantly descended with immense might.
A trace of a cold smile lingered on the corner of Li Heng's lips.
Of course, Lin Ya didn't colluded with the Demon Clan. But if he said he did, then that meant he did.
Once Lin Ya was dead, there would be no way to prove otherwise!
A flicker of satisfaction flashed across Zhao Wuji's eyes.
He had always wanted to defeat Lin Ya with his own strength, but actually, was there a need?
He had been born to stand above all others!
Someone like Lin Ya, with no backing, no matter how hard he tried, could only ever kiss his heels!
Xiao Jun!
Wait for a moment down there.
Lin Ya will be joining you very soon.
And after that, the rest of those from Heavenly Sword Peak will all follow him down one by one.
In the end, there's that Yun Jin. I will make sure to slowly torment her and make her die in endless regret and pain!
Sweat began to bead at the tip of Lin Ya's nose.
Mama mia…
Was he really about to get himself killed by playing around like this?
He subconsciously shut his eyes.
But just as the seal was about to land on his head, it suddenly stopped midair.
Lin Ya immediately opened his eyes, a flash of delight appearing in his gaze.
Saved.
It must've been some senior who made a move.
Li Heng's expression instantly changed. He shouted sternly, "Who is it? Who's hiding in the shadows, afraid to show themselves?!"
In the void.
Cang Li emerged, his expression indifferent.
He stared coldly at Li Heng, "Li Heng. Quite the arrogance you've got there."
This was…
Yun Jin's expression shifted slightly.
She recognized this person. Wasn't it Cang Li from inside the ring?
In the book's plot, his appearance was supposed to come later.
Why was he showing up so early?
Yun Jin glanced at Yue Zhao and the others, noticing they didn't look surprised at all.
Her mind turned, and she immediately understood.
Cang Li must've arrived here somehow, and had already met with their Master and the others. That's why they were all so calm.
So in the end, she was the only one worrying for nothing?
Yun Jin couldn't help but laugh a little at herself.
"You! Who are you to trespass into Tianxing Sect!" Zhao Wuji bellowed in fury, Lin Ya was about to die, only for this meddling intruder to ruin everything.
His rationality snapped. Fueled by hatred, Zhao Wuji launched a full-powered attack toward Cang Li in the sky.
Cang Li didn't move. He simply cast a cold glance at Zhao Wuji.
Just one look.
Zhao Wuji's whole body suddenly trembled. He felt as if he'd been locked onto by a peerless sword.
Regret struck him the moment he unleashed the attack.
But it's already too late.
The attack had already reached Cang Li.
Yet Cang Li didn't budge at all. Sword aura surged around his body, and before the attack could even touch him, it was shredded into nothing by the sword aura enveloping him.
Cang Li remained composed and unmoved, while Li Heng's expression turned completely sour.
Zhao Wuji might not recognize him, but he certainly did.
That man was no ordinary figure.
But why was he here?
And why had he intervened to save Lin Ya?
Li Heng's expression shifted rapidly, then forced a flattering smile, "Brother Cang Li, I just discovered a human traitor colluding with the Demon Clan and was about to execute him. Now that you're here, why not take over?"
Cang Li narrowed his eyes, "You're certain he colluded with the Demon Clan?"
What did Cang Li mean by that? Did he see through something?
Li Heng's thoughts spun rapidly, but he still held firm, "Of course! Everyone felt that sinister aura just now. As a representative of the Demon-Destroying Alliance, it was right and just for me to execute a human traitor. There's nothing wrong with that."
Cang Li was so angry he chuckled, "Li Heng, looks like everything Lin Ya said was spot-on. With methods like yours, who knows how many innocent people you've wronged. Someone like you is unworthy of remaining in the Demon-Destroying Alliance."
Cang Li drew his sword and pointed it straight at Li Heng.
Sweat gathered at the tip of Li Heng's nose.
If it really came to a fight, he definitely wasn't a match for Cang Li.
Just like the gap between him and the average Tribulation Crossing cultivators of mid-tier sects, between himself and Cang Li, the gap was even greater!
This was a truly peerless genius.
Li Heng could only rely on his ability to feign innocence. He bit back firmly, "Brother Cang Li, you must've been misled by Lin Ya! I never cultivated any demonic techniques. Even if I wanted to frame Lin Ya, could I fake such an evil aura? That aura clearly came from him!"
"Besides, his cultivation suddenly recovered and even rose sharply. Isn't that the very sign of cultivating demonic arts? What exactly have I done wrong to deserve such accusations from you, Brother Cang Li?"
Li Heng even appeared somewhat aggrieved as he spoke.
Cang Li's expression turned cold and stern.
He knew Li Heng was framing someone.
But.
While he was highly skilled in combat, he wasn't well-versed in other types of spells. As for what trick Li Heng had pulled, he honestly had no clue.
"Brother Cang Li, if you say I'm framing him, then show me the evidence! Otherwise, even if you take this matter to the Alliance Leader, I've done nothing wrong." Li Heng put on a self-righteous face.
In the void.
Qing Yun was amused.
See?
These sword cultivators have strong limbs, but weak brains.
Li Heng's trick might fool Cang Li, but he could see it crystal clear.
Perfect.
Now that his future disciple had witnessed Cang Li's incompetence, it was time for him to take the stage.
Qing Yun straightened his robe, preparing to make his grand entrance.
But suddenly, a voice rang out, "Brother Cang Li, you're not actually falling for such a clumsy trick, are you?"
Shen Yanye suddenly jumped out ahead of him.
Qing Yun: "???"
What the hell?!
Was this guy stealing his moment?
Qing Yun instantly grew wary.
These beast tamers dabbled in a little bit of everything, and with their many spirit beasts, they could pull off all sorts of tricks. If Shen Yanye really exposed Li Heng's scheme, then how would he prove his own importance?
Qing Yun panicked and quickly composed himself, putting on an aloof demeanor as he followed.
"Indeed. Just a petty trick, I saw through it at a glance." Qing Yun added a layer of cloud mist under his feet, matching his ethereal look and giving off an immortal-like presence.
As soon as he appeared, he eagerly glanced toward Yun Jin.
Look, good disciple, doesn't your master look cool?
Yun Jin simply returned with a confused expression.
Qing Yun felt a pang in his heart, but quickly calmed down.
He hadn't shown off his skills yet!
Just wait. Soon, he'd make Yun Jin completely submit in awe!
Li Heng's expression changed again as he looked at Shen Yanye and Qing Yun stepping out one after the other.
He recognized Cang Li, of course. The man was far too famous.
But Shen Yanye and Qing Yun… he had no impression of them.
Still, just by the fact that they could stand beside Cang Li, it was clear they weren't simple characters either.
"Senior Qing Yun, perhaps you could step back for now. I have a Truth-Seeking Beast that can discern truth from lies. Once I summon it, he won't be able to hide anything," Shen Yanye said directly.
Senior Qing Yun?
That name sounded a bit familiar!
Li Heng began to think. And as he thought, his face suddenly changed.
Qing… Qing Yun?
That Qing Yun from Xuandan Sect?
N-No… impossible!