Having been given a second chance at life, I choose to join the Demonic Sect!

Chapter 149 Interrogation of Liu Ruyan!
Consort Duanmu glared at An Yingji, then said:

"As long as there is enough blood and food, Shishi may be able to recover her strength to above the Void Refinement stage. Who knows, she may become the future pillar of our Hehuan Sect!"

I took her as my disciple so that she would feel a sense of belonging to the Hehuan Sect!

The real reason why Consort Duanmu took Shishi as her disciple was that the super-generational advancement was just a side effect.

An Yingji pouted, and said defiantly:

"Master, I think you're only after Shishi's status as the 19th generation Holy Maiden of the Longevity Sword Sect. You just want to be promoted to a higher generation!"

Upon hearing An Yingji's words, Consort Duanmu's expression changed instantly, and she rebuked her:
"Yingji, stay away from that rebellious disciple from now on. You're starting to behave like him, showing no respect for your master!"

Consort Duanmu felt that An Yingji used to be so obedient, but ever since a certain rebellious disciple appeared, even her obedient eldest disciple has started to learn to rebel. It's true that people learn by example.

One rebellious disciple is enough to drive me crazy; what would happen if there were another one?

To prevent An Yingji from being led astray by that rebellious disciple, the two must be separated.

Xuantian Sect Council Hall...

All nine peak masters and hall masters of the Xuantian Sect are here; it can be said that all the high-ranking members of the Xuantian Sect are present.

The high-level officials gathered here mainly because there were two important matters to be addressed.

The first matter concerns Liu Ruyan, who is currently kneeling below.

As one of the nine peak masters and sect leader, Tian Cong sat in the central seat of the main hall. He looked at Liu Ruyan and asked:

"Liu Ruyan, I ask you, did you attempt to kill Bu Xinyou, Wang Chen, and Lin Yuzhong of the Sword Inquiry Sect?"

On his way back, Tian Cong did not interrogate Liu Ruyan, but instead chose to bring her back for interrogation in front of all the high-ranking members of the Xuan Tian Sect.

Liu Ruyan bowed and greeted the high-ranking members of the Xuantian Sect, saying:
"Sect Master, Master, fellow disciples, and senior disciples, after entering the secret realm, I have been searching for opportunities in the Hundred Thousand Mountains of the East. I absolutely did not attempt to kill Bu Xinyou and the other two."

On her way back, Liu Ruyan also learned about her situation.

She felt truly wronged. She had never been to the 100,000 glaciers and snow-capped mountains in the northern part of the secret realm, so how could she possibly have attacked and killed Park Shin-woo and the others!
I really don't know which bastard impersonated me, attacked and killed the disciples of the Sword Inquiry Sect, and then framed me!
Cao Meng: Wronged? In my past life, when you, Liu Ruyan, were afraid that I would take your position as the young master of Biyun Peak, and framed me, wasn't I wronged?

I'm just giving you a taste of your own medicine, letting you know what it feels like to be framed!
"Is there any evidence?"

Tian Cong continued to ask questions, after all, everything required evidence.

"Sect Master, Junior Sister He from Snow Shadow Peak and Junior Sister Chai from Green Butterfly Peak can testify for me."

Liu Ruyan quickly answered, and at the same time, she couldn't help but feel grateful that she had traveled with others in the secret realm!

As Liu Ruyan's witnesses were brought in, they indeed testified on her behalf, confirming her innocence.

With the witness testimonies, the higher-ups of the Xuantian Sect began to believe that Liu Ruyan was innocent.

Yue Qing, one of the nine peak masters, then spoke up, saying:
"Liu Ruyan, although we believe you are innocent and did not attack the Wenjian Sect disciples."

But our belief in you is useless; we need to ask the people of the Sword Sect to believe us.

Peak Master Yueqing's words also reflected the sentiments of many high-ranking members of the Xuantian Sect.

After all, this interrogation of Liu Ruyan was to give the Sword Inquiry Sect an explanation.

"The eastern part is surrounded by the Ten Thousand Mountains, and the northern part by the Ten Thousand Glaciers and Snow Mountains. Furthermore, as disciples of the Xuantian Sect, their testimonies cannot convince the Wenjian Sect!"

"Liu Ruyan, have you encountered any other sects along your journey?"

Tian Cong rejected all evidence favorable to Liu Ruyan, not because he was targeting Liu Ruyan, but because Liu Ruyan's evidence was too unconvincing.

For the people of the Xuantian Sect themselves, it certainly doesn't matter.

However, for the Sword Inquiry Sect, the current evidence lacks any credibility. After all, the Sword Inquiry Sect has already concluded that Liu Ruyan assassinated a Sword Inquiry Sect disciple, and only more convincing evidence can clear her name.

"We also encountered disciples from demonic sects and disciples from Tianyuan Valley!"

After thinking it over carefully, Liu Ruyan named a new witness.

"There is absolutely no way that a demonic sect would testify for you."

Tian Cong directly denied the possibility of the demonic sects testifying for Liu Ruyan, stating that good and evil are irreconcilable and that it was impossible for disciples of the demonic sects to testify for Liu Ruyan.

"As for Tianyuan Valley, Zhang Xiuyuan is eager to kick us while we, the Xuantian Sect, are getting back on our feet."

Even if you wanted Tianyuan Valley to testify for you, you'd probably have to pay a hefty price!

As for Tianyuan Valley, Tiancong felt that if they were willing to testify, their credibility would be extremely high, but it would be difficult to get them to testify!
Although Tianyuan Valley and Xuantian Sect both belong to the righteous path, Tianyuan Valley lost face in the sword competition, and today Yun Valley needs a stepping stone to elevate itself.

The current situation of the Sword Inquiry Sect and the Profound Heaven Sect makes them perfect stepping stones.

If Tianyuan Valley wants to give up Xuantian Sect as a stepping stone, it will inevitably have to pay a huge price.

Tian Cong turned his gaze to Su Qingyue and asked:

"Junior Sister Su, are the Crescent Moon Sword and Spring Breeze Rain techniques really not lost?"

It is now almost certain that someone impersonated Liu Ruyan, attacked and killed Wenjian Sect disciples, and then framed Liu Ruyan to sow discord between Xuantian Sect and Wenjian Sect.

Since the other party knew the Biyun Peak techniques Crescent Moon Sword and Spring Breeze and Rain, Tian Cong thought of investigating Su Qingyue for clues to find out the other party's identity.

After pondering for a moment, Su Qingyue gave her reply:

"These two techniques have not been lost, but perhaps there is someone who also knows them!"

"Junior Sister Su, who is that person?"

Upon hearing that someone else knew the martial arts techniques of Biyun Peak, Tian Cong immediately inquired further.

He wanted to know who was framing Liu Ruyan and sowing discord between the Xuantian Sect and the Wenjian Sect.

"Don't say it!"

Su Qingyue shook her head. She knew who the other person was, but she chose to keep it a secret.

Su Qingyue turned her gaze to Liu Ruyan and said coldly:
"Liu Ruyan, you have been framed, but there are still witnesses. You should try to prove your innocence yourself!"

Although Su Qingyue was Liu Ruyan's master, her words were exceptionally cold.

Tian Cong realized that Su Qingyue was protecting that person, and he immediately roared in anger:

"Junior Sister Su, are you really going to let your disciple Liu Ruyan suffer an injustice just to protect someone? Are you going to cause animosity between my Xuantian Sect and Wenjian Sect?"

Tian Cong thought Su Qingyue was too foolish. She actually treated her own disciple like this just to protect someone, causing the sect to fall into a quagmire.

The other party is utterly unworthy of being a teacher, and unworthy of being one of the nine peak masters of the Xuantian Sect!

"I am truly not a qualified master to have caused my disciple to suffer such an injustice!"

Faced with Tian Cong's reprimand, Su Qingyue made a self-deprecating remark and then left her seat.

She completely ignored Liu Ruyan, who was being interrogated, as if Liu Ruyan was not her disciple.

"???"

The Xuan Tian Sect's higher-ups were all dumbfounded. Could someone tell them what exactly was going on with Su Qingyue?
(End of this chapter)