Starting from the imperial palace guards, his clones spread all over the world.

Chapter 514 Unworthy of being human!

Zhao Bao's sharp accusation was like a bombshell, exploding in the silent night sky and instantly shattering the silence.

The entire audience erupted in uproar. People looked at each other, their expressions shifting rapidly, a complex mix of shock, confusion, and anger, like a jumble of mixed emotions.

Those present, including Zhao Xiling, Canxin, Xuanluanwei, Ding Feng, Gu Jinfu, Cao Xian, and other members of the imperial court, naturally knew a little about the bloody history between the Youhuan clan and the founding emperor.

Back then, the founding emperor led his army south, launching a thunderous campaign to annihilate the Youhuan tribe. After countless bitter battles, he finally quelled this scourge and maintained the stability and peace of the Great Qian Empire.

Now, upon hearing that remnants of the Youhuan Clan still exist in the world, alarm bells immediately rang in everyone's hearts.

They knew full well that these remnants of the regime were bound to harbor resentment and hatred towards the court, and that such people would pose a huge threat if they took any action; they were by no means benevolent.

If Liang Jin, the leader of the Way of Peace, is indeed a remnant of the Youhuan Clan, then the seriousness of the matter will far exceed imagination, and the situation will become extremely difficult.

All eyes, like sharp searchlights, once again focused on Liang Jin.

Their eyes were filled with scrutiny and suspicion, as if they wanted to see through every inch of his skin and every expression, trying to find even the slightest clue to verify the truth of Zhao Bao's words.

Zhao Bao's eyes gleamed with a chilling, icy light, like two bottomless pools of ice.

Upon seeing this, the old man beside him burst into wild laughter, a sharp and piercing sound like the hooting of an owl in the night sky.
"Zhao Bao, what a brilliant move to distort the truth, what a brilliant move to use someone else to do the dirty work!"

"Well done! Let these government dogs and that Great Teacher of Virtue fight like dogs!"

The old woman chimed in maliciously, her voice like a viper's hiss, cold and ruthless:
"That's right, we'll just sit back and watch them fight each other, see them kill each other and fight amongst themselves."

"The people of the imperial court deserve to die, and that Great Teacher of Virtue also deserves to die!"

"It would be better if they were all dead, all of them, die!"

However, Zhao Bao remained unmoved by the conjoined twins' words.

Deep down, he felt a faint sense of guilt towards his great teacher, Liang Jin.

Although Zhao Bao always suspected that the Great Teacher had ulterior motives and malicious intentions towards him.

But since they met, his great teacher has never treated him badly; on the contrary, he has helped him many times at crucial moments.

They even saved my life.

Now, Zhao Bao has repaid kindness with enmity, resorting to any means to frame Liang Jin, an act that is intolerable to both heaven and earth.

They don't even deserve to be called human!
But Zhao Bao knew very well that once he embarked on this path of vying for power, filled with desire and ambition, there was no turning back.

He had to become selfish and abandon his so-called humanity and conscience.

Liang Jin knew too many of his unspeakable secrets.

Especially in the eerie and terrifying underground black hole of the Youhuan Clan's sacrificial holy site, Liang Jin witnessed firsthand the astonishing scene of Zhao Bao being in the Reincarnation Embryo, undergoing the reincarnation of a conjoined twin monster.

Thanks to Liang Jin's timely intervention, he managed to pull him out of the reincarnation womb, preventing the conjoined twins from being completely reincarnated.

Although the consciousness of the conjoined twins invaded Zhao Bao's body, it ultimately failed to complete the crucial steps of possession, thus allowing Zhao Bao to retain his self-awareness and continue to control the body.

Liang Jin saved his life, but Zhao Bao was determined to keep Liang Jin silent forever.

He knew that once the matter of the Reincarnation Embryo was discovered by the core members of the Great Qian Dynasty, he would be doomed and face certain death.

His carefully crafted lies will be completely exposed, leading to his utter disgrace.

Therefore, in Zhao Bao's view, Liang Jin must die!
Only the dead can keep secrets forever, allowing him to rest easy.

Of course, Liang Jin wasn't the only one who deserved to die.

Others also saw his secret, which became a major concern for him.

Thinking of this, a sinister glint flashed in Zhao Bao's eyes. He suddenly stretched out his hand, his fingers pointing like sharp blades at Shen Cangming and Wen Hengrong, and said in a stern voice:
"Those two are also remnants of the Youhuan Clan!"

"It was they who assisted the Great Teacher in cruelly murdering Sect Leader Jiang!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze was drawn to Shen Cangming and Wen Hengrong as if by an invisible force.

Anger instantly surged across Shen Cangming's face, his eyes burning with fury as he glared coldly at Zhao Bao.

But his body involuntarily moved slowly closer to Liang Jin.

The powerful pressure emanating from the numerous experts present was like a heavy boulder, making it hard for him to breathe and causing him immense stress.

Wen Hengrong was so shocked that her face turned pale, all color drained from her skin, leaving her as white as a sheet of paper.

Her voice trembled, filled with endless fear and grievance:

"No, I am not!"

"Don't make false accusations! I am not a member of the Youhuan Clan at all!"

"You have to believe me, I really didn't do it!"

Although she knew very little about the Youhuan Clan, she keenly sensed that being called a member of the Youhuan Clan was not a good thing, but a terrible disaster.

But at this moment, she was speechless with grievances.

No matter how she explained, she couldn't change the skeptical looks on everyone's faces.

This made her feel incredibly desperate and helpless. Tears welled up in her eyes, but she couldn't let them fall, and the bitterness in her heart was indescribable.

The hostile and unfriendly gazes of the group of experts were like cold, sharp arrows, shooting towards Wen Hengrong. The powerful pressure they exerted made it almost impossible for her to stand.

Left with no other choice, she could only stagger backward with Shen Cangming, trying to get away from this terrifying threat.

Upon seeing this, the old man beside Zhao Bao immediately roared in anger, his voice booming like a bell that echoed throughout the surroundings:

"Zhao Bao, what exactly are you doing?"

"Although Shen Cangming is a fool, he is still one of our people. How can we kill each other among our own kind?"

The old woman snorted coldly, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes; her voice was as sharp as an ice blade.
"That Shen Cangming is blind and foolish to recognize that Great Teacher of Virtue as a member of his clan. He is utterly stupid."

"Such foolish people deserve to die; it would be better if they all died!"

Zhao Bao's face remained resolute, his eyes revealing an undeniable determination.

He knew in his heart that only by making himself appear confident and self-assured could he convince others of his lies.

As Zhao Bao spoke, everyone fell into deep thought, recalling some suspicious details in their minds.

"No wonder! I was wondering why everyone looked pretty much the same after I came to my senses, except for that Great Teacher who was the quickest to wake up and the fastest to run away! He must know some unspeakable secret!"

"The Great Teacher didn't enter the Nine Abyss Rock Prison with us, but he ended up in the same place as us. This is very strange; there must be something fishy going on!"

"I heard that he led the princess out first, and then he went into the cave that could create illusions on his own, as if he was completely unaffected by the illusions. I'm afraid only the Youhuan Clan would be so familiar with and know so much about these evil arts of the Burial Dragon Ridge."

……

After a period of intense thought, the doubts in everyone's hearts deepened, and they gradually discovered many suspicious points.

Coupled with Shen Cangming's nervous, uneasy, and somewhat guilty appearance, the suspicions in everyone's hearts grew wildly like weeds.

Even Zhao Xiling frowned slightly, a hint of doubt and contemplation flashing in her eyes.

She stepped forward and asked Liang Jin, who was standing in the distance:
"Hey! Aren't you going to say anything?"

"Are you just going to accept this?"

Everyone's eyes immediately focused on Liang Jin, their gazes filled with wariness and anticipation, as if they would immediately attack if Liang Jin made the slightest move.

far away.

Liang Jin remained seated quietly on the rock, his back like a silent boulder, his face obscured from view.

But he still gave a reply, his voice sounding slightly weak:
"So what?"

"No, so what?"

Gu Jinfu stepped forward, his face grim, like the sky before a storm, and said in a deep voice:

"If you are a remnant of the Youhuan Clan, you'd better surrender obediently and come back with us to await His Majesty's judgment."

"If you are not, then provide evidence to prove your innocence!"

"Tell me everything you know, without holding anything back!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Bao felt a pang of worry.

He looked at all these experts in front of him, who were still talking nonsense and hadn't made a move yet.

If Liang Jin continues to defend himself and vehemently refute his claims, then he will probably have no choice but to resort to more methods, continue to fabricate lies, and frame and slander Liang Jin.

After all, he had learned a lot about the Youhuan Clan from the old man and the old woman. With the information asymmetry, he was confident that he could convince everyone that Liang Jin was a remnant of the Youhuan Clan.

But at this moment.

Liang Jin suddenly lowered his head, covered his head with one hand, and burst into loud laughter. The laughter was like thunder in the night sky, shaking people's souls.
"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!"

His laughter was full of mockery and contempt, as if he were laughing at the stupidity and ignorance of the crowd, unrestrained and joyful.

But such laughter made everyone very unhappy.

Gu Jinfu questioned sternly:

"why are you laughing?"

"What's so funny? Stop playing dumb!"

Liang Jin slowly stood up. His back looked particularly tall and straight in the moonlight, like a majestic mountain peak.

As he stood up, an invisible sense of oppression spread around him like a tidal wave, making it hard to breathe.

The fallen leaves that were originally drifting in the wind seemed to be drawn by some powerful force, and were all pressed to the ground, obedient and not daring to drift any further.

Liang Jin replied with a cold laugh:
"Your behavior is so ridiculous, how can I not laugh?"

"You want me to prove my innocence? And who do you think you are?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions instantly turned extremely ugly, and they all changed color.

Gu Jinfu, as one of the four chiefs of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, wielded immense power, causing all officials to tremble at the mere mention of his name.

Canxin is one of the four great constables of the Six Doors, possessing superb martial arts skills and renowned throughout the martial arts world.

The Xuanluan Guards were first-rank imperial guards, shouldering the heavy responsibility of protecting the royal family.

Which of these three is not a person of high rank and power?
Which one of them isn't a pillar of the Great Qian Empire?

Which one of them wasn't a very important figure in the imperial court?
Liang Jin, though possessing the strength of a third-rank official, was merely a commoner of humble origin.

What right does he have to utter such treasonous words?
Gu Jinfu narrowed his eyes slightly, a fierce glint flashing within them. He stared at Liang Jin like a hungry wolf and said coldly:

"To oppose us is to oppose the imperial court."

"It's a capital offense!"

After uttering his last words, his murderous intent emanated as if it were a tangible force, and a chilling aura filled the air, penetrating to the bone and sending shivers down one's spine.

Canxin and Xuanluanwei also stood by Gu Jinfu's side without hesitation. They were very clear in their hearts that although the three of them belonged to different forces and departments, at least at this moment, they were all on the side of the imperial court.

If the matter cannot be resolved peacefully, as important officials of the court, they naturally have a responsibility to share the burden and solve the problems for the court.

Upholding the authority and dignity of the imperial court was crucial, as it concerned their shared interests and future.

Zhao Bao naturally stood behind Gu Jinfu.

From the moment he was castrated and became a eunuch, his fate was inextricably linked with that of the imperial court.

Gu Jinfu concluded solemnly:

“Great Teacher, your imprisonment of the princess and the raising of a private army are tantamount to rebellion and are heinous crimes.”

"Now you are even accused of being a remnant of the Youhuan clan, plotting treason, and openly threatening court officials."

"I advise you to seal your acupoints and surrender."

"This is your last chance!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Jinfu, Xuan Luanwei, and Canxin unleashed an overwhelming aura.

The fallen leaves, which had been calm under Liang Jin's oppression, were stirred up by the terrifying aura emanating from these three masters and began to flutter about like a flock of startled birds.

Ding Feng and Cao Xian also keenly sensed that the situation was not good. They immediately and carefully protected Zhao Xiling as they retreated quickly, fearing that they would be affected by the impending battle.

Seeing that the two sides could no longer reconcile and the conflict had escalated to its extreme, Shen Cangming had no choice but to stand resolutely by Liang Jin's side.

As a member of the Youhuan Clan, he naturally had to stand with his people and face this crisis together.

The divine physician Mu Mu avoided the conflict from afar, clearly intending to remain neutral and not wanting to get involved in this brutal struggle, lest he get burned.

The Jade-Faced Fire Monkey sensed danger and nimbly leaped between Liang Jin and the court officials, baring its teeth and screeching sharply at Gu Jinfu and the others, as if cheering for Liang Jin and trying to protect its master.

The one who was most conflicted was Wen Hengrong.

Her heart was filled with contradictions and pain.

She originally wanted to stand on the side of the imperial court, because the court was so powerful that who wouldn't want to offer their skills to the imperial family in order to seek a bright future and a way out?

Unfortunately, these important figures in the imperial court didn't care about the life of someone as insignificant as her, let alone accept her.

Even if they forced her to rebel, it would only add a bit of boring amusement to these high-ranking officials in the court.

They wouldn't care at all.

With just one sentence from Zhao Bao, she was branded as a remnant of the Youhuan Clan. No matter how hard she tried to explain, who would listen to a single word?

Who would care whether she lives or dies?
A nobody like her is nothing more than a pawn to be manipulated at will, and in the end, she will only be eliminated at will, becoming a stepping stone for others to gain merit.

This made Wen Hengrong bite her red lips so hard that her white teeth even drew blood.

Her fate was once firmly controlled by Medicine King Valley, leaving her with no say in her own destiny. Only after she managed to steal the secret formula for forbidden medicine was she able to break free from Medicine King Valley's constraints and venture out into the world.

But who could have imagined that she would not gain true freedom, but instead would have to seek refuge with the Ziyun Sword Sect and do some dirty work for them?

Now that Jiang Duanchao, the leader of the Ziyun Sword Sect, and Ye Xianqing have died, her fate is once again in the hands of Liang Jin.

Now, Liang Jin faces an encirclement and suppression by the imperial court, and her life or death will be decided by these powerful figures in the court.

this moment.

Wen Hengrong felt utterly desperate and indignant. She felt a surge of anger rush to her chest, making her scream at the top of her lungs:
"I'm not serving you anymore!"

"I've done whatever you asked me to do, so why are you pushing people to the brink of despair?"

"I didn't do anything wrong, I just want to live, I just want to live!!!"

Her scream was loud and shrill, clearly reaching everyone's ears.

However, no one gave her a second glance, and no one responded to her cries.

In everyone's eyes, only Liang Jin's tall yet somewhat gloomy back became the focus of their attention.

With a major battle imminent, everyone was on edge, focused intently on dealing with the impending upheaval.

Who would bother with the shouting of a nobody?
Wen Hengrong was once again ruthlessly ignored by everyone.

This drove her to utter despair. She collapsed to the ground, her face contorted with anguish, laughing and crying at the same time, as if she had lost her mind.

At this time.

With his back to everyone, Liang Jin slowly raised his hand and beckoned slightly. His voice was gentle and calm, like a spring breeze:

"Wen Hengrong, come here."

“You are now a member of my Way of Peace, and you should stand with me.”

"I will protect you."

Although the words were gentle and spoken softly, Wen Hengrong's delicate body trembled violently upon hearing them.

Her eyes widened, filled with disbelief, as if she couldn't believe her ears.

The man who once broke her fingers, tried to gouge out her eyes, and even intended to kill her, was now the only one willing to listen to her and respond to her.

He even offered her shelter, giving her a glimmer of warmth and hope.

At that moment, Wen Hengrong was like a drowning person suddenly grabbing a lifeline. She desperately crawled towards Liang Jin, with only one thought in her mind: to be with Liang Jin.

Even if... she eventually discovers that Liang Jin has deceived her, she will accept it willingly!

It's better to be deceived by someone than to be ignored by everyone.

At this moment, she was willing to entrust her fate to this man.

She quickly crawled to Liang Jin's feet, unable to control her emotions any longer, and burst into tears, sobbing uncontrollably.

Liang Jin reached out and gently stroked her head, then waved for her to stand aside.

While wiping away her tears, Wen Hengrong obediently stood at a distance.

She knew that the battle that was about to begin was beyond her control, and that standing aside and watching from a distance was the wisest choice.

Gu Jinfu turned his head to look at Zhao Bao, his eyes revealing a hint of expectation and encouragement:

"Zhao Bao, your chance to make a contribution has come."

"Prove your strength and loyalty to me and to Her Highness the Princess."

Gu Jinfu knew Liang Jin's strength well and naturally did not want to risk going forward himself, so he wanted Zhao Bao to test Liang Jin's strength first.

Zhao Bao also understood that if he wanted to be valued by the imperial court, he had to demonstrate his strength and worth in this battle.

So, without hesitation, he slowly walked forward and faced Liang Jin's back.

His body was surging with power.

At this point, he had long since abandoned all moral burdens and had only one goal in mind: to make contributions and gain power!

far away.

Zhao Xiling sat leisurely on the grass, a blade of grass dangling from her mouth, watching everything unfold with great interest, a hint of excitement on her face:

"We can watch a fight again!"

"This is so much fun! It's so much fun!"

"I've heard that it's rare to see experts of this caliber fighting. Today has truly been an eye-opener."

Now that the mission to Burial Dragon Ridge has failed, these experts are of little use to Zhao Xiling.

She no longer minded their infighting.

When she returns to Burial Dragon Ridge next time, she can bring more and stronger experts with her.

Especially if Liang Jin is indeed a member of the Youhuan Clan, then he will have little use to Zhao Xiling.

Therefore, Zhao Xiling was happy to watch the show.

Cao Xian and Ding Feng stood guard on either side of her. Unlike Zhao Xiling, they were not relaxed at all; instead, they were filled with solemnity.

In the battlefield.

Zhao Bao's internal energy surged like a raging undercurrent through his meridians, reaching its peak.

A strange and subtle internal force, like tangible mist, constantly emanated from his body.

At times, it bursts forth like a wild horse, causing the surrounding air to vibrate and emit a faint buzzing sound; at other times, it is like a venomous snake hidden in the darkness, quickly retreating back into its body, causing its body to tremble slightly, as if it is accumulating even greater power.

He stared intently at Liang Jin's retreating figure, his eyes flashing with a complex light—a thirst for power, a fear of the unknown, and a hint of ruthlessness in the face of any means to achieve his goal.

"Great and wise teacher, I apologize."

Zhao Bao took a deep breath, trying to make his voice sound calm, but his slightly trembling tone still betrayed his inner excitement:
"We have no enmity with each other, and I was just doing my job."

He paused, his facial muscles twitching slightly as he forced an awkward smile:

"If you have someone to blame... blame yourself for being a remnant of the Youhuan Clan!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Bao's face instantly turned ferocious, his lips curled up, revealing a set of menacing white teeth, like a vicious wolf about to pounce on its prey.

He slightly bent his body, lightly tapped his feet on the ground, and assumed a poised and ready-to-attack stance, prepared to deliver a fatal blow to Liang Jin at any moment.

at this time.

Liang Jin, who had been facing away from everyone, finally turned around slowly.

His movements were extremely slow, as if they slowed down the surrounding time, magnifying every minute movement.

At first, no one thought Liang Jin's turning around was unusual, after all, a battle was about to break out and it was normal for the two sides to face each other head-on.

however……

The moment Liang Jin turned his body completely around and faced everyone, the whole world seemed to freeze instantly.

Everyone's pupils suddenly contracted, as if they were witnessing an unbelievable sight.

Their pupils suddenly contracted, their facial muscles stiffened, and their expressions were filled with indescribable horror.

The once noisy battlefield instantly fell into a deathly silence, so quiet that you could clearly hear a pin drop.

Zhao Bao felt as if he had been struck by a heavy hammer, his whole body frozen in place as if under a spell.

His mouth was wide open, but he couldn't make a sound. His eyes were filled with fear, shock, and disbelief.

Zhao Bao forced out a sound with difficulty, his voice dry and hoarse, as if it had been sanded:
"This……"

"This is……"

"This is impossible!!!"

(End of this chapter)