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Chapter 326 So shameless

Chen Guang's accusations were filled with anguish, and everyone present listened with solemn expressions.

The Mirror of Truth in Yangshuo Zhenren's hands never showed any unusual phenomena, proving that everything she said was true.

Zhou Lang's face turned ashen. He never expected Chen Ye to twist the truth. He was the one who stole the Mirage Sect's things, yet the Mirage Sect was made to bear the blame.

But he couldn't refute what Lingguang Xian said.

Aside from the fact that Lingguangxian herself was a mirage demon, everything she said was absolutely true.

But no one else knew that Lingguang Xian was a mirage demon. The Mirage Sect had always kept this secret, and even among the disciples within the sect, very few knew the truth.

Is the truth about to be revealed?
Zhou Lang was extremely angry. His spiritual energy was controlled by his emotions, turning into countless bolts of lightning that swirled around him, as if he were about to make a move at any moment.

The Mirage Sect's techniques are related to illusions, and one can easily develop inner demons if one is not careful.

Zhou Lang's anger was uncontrollable, and he might disregard the rules and attack Chen Ye at any moment.

Just then, Sheng Huai'an, who had been standing at the back of the crowd, took another step forward.

It was as if a stone had been thrown into the surface of a lake, creating ripples with each step.

Zhou Lang felt a chill run through his body, as if he had been doused with a bucket of ice water.

Turning his head, he saw Sheng Huai'an gripping the sword at his waist, his eyes fixed on him.

Zhou Lang suddenly had a strange feeling that Sheng Huai'an in front of him seemed to resemble Zhang Qi from back then by seven or eight points. He didn't mean that they looked alike, but rather that they both had the same aura, that aura of being invincible as soon as they made a move.

Despite his higher cultivation level than Sheng Huai'an, Zhou Lang felt he had no chance of winning in a fight.

It turns out Zhang Qi wasn't exaggerating at all; Sheng Huai'an was the true disciple of the Qinghe Sword Sect who had received the true teachings of swordsmanship.

Locked onto by Sheng Huai'an's sword intent, Zhou Lang came to his senses. No matter how high his cultivation level was, he could not fight against the Yellow Spring Sect today. He could only try to explain the situation.

It seems impossible to hide the truth about the mirage demon any longer today.

Zhou Lang could only turn to Chen Ye and say, "What a fine Huangquan Sect, what a fine Lingguang Immortal! You've colluded with yourselves, turning the Mirage Sect into criminals. You all don't know this, but this Lingguang Immortal is not a living person. He is a mirage demon that our Mirage Sect captured from the deep sea."

Upon hearing this, everyone showed expressions of surprise.

Lingguang Xian was a famous disciple of the Mirage Sect. If she hadn't lost half a move to Su Chun, she would have been the number one in the Profound Realm.

As it turns out, it wasn't a human at all, but a monster that had taken human form?
Zhou Lang, with a "what's the use of hiding it anyway" attitude, figured he could never keep it a secret any longer, so he might as well tell the whole story.

"The mirage demons are merely livestock raised by my Mirage Tower Sect, just like cattle and sheep raised by ordinary people. Since they are livestock, what's wrong with slaughtering them? Chen Ye, the Yellow Spring Sect is located in the Northern Frontier. Can you really say that the people of the Northern Frontier slaughtering sheep and cattle is massacre, or that they are treating human life like dirt?"

Zhou Lang's words silenced everyone. Whether monsters are considered human or not is a matter of debate in this world.

There are too few demons; the only ones who seem to have become a race are the merfolk from overseas. And the merfolk bloodline has long been integrated with the disciples of Tianxin Island, so naturally they must be counted according to human numbers.

But are mirage demons considered human?

Monsters captured from the sea can indeed be considered domestic animals.

Since they are livestock, it doesn't seem wrong for the Mirage Sect to slaughter them for treasure refining.

Seeing that no one could accuse him, Zhou Lang said to Chen Ye, "Well, what else do you have to say? If not, then it's my turn to seek justice." Zhou Lang said smugly, "Everyone, Lingguang Xian was originally a domesticated animal raised by my Mirage Sect. I saw that she had gained sentience, so I took her as my disciple. However, she colluded with Chen Ye, not only betraying the sect but also taking away several of my Mirage Pearl magic treasures. Fellow Daoists, I believe that the Yellow Spring Sect should not be established because of Chen Ye's actions."

According to the rules set by the five major sects, any unorthodox sect must obtain the approval of the five major sects before it can be established.

The whole world now knows that the Yellow Springs Sect is to establish its sect on July 14th, and there is less than half an hour left. If it is canceled, the Yellow Springs Sect will become a laughing stock, and it can be said that it will never be able to hold its head high again.

If Chen Ye were to forcibly initiate the ceremony, then the Yellow Springs Sect would not be a heretical sect, but an unrecognized sect, and would be treated as a demonic sect at any time.

Zhou Lang stared at Chen Ye, wanting to see his angry and resentful expression.

But this time, he was disappointed again.

Chen Ye showed no anger or resentment. Instead, he looked at Zhou Lang with a half-smile and asked in an extremely calm tone, "Wait a minute, Vice Sect Leader Zhou, I have a question I'd like to confirm again."

Zhou Lang was fed up with the title of deputy sect leader and wished he could tear Chen Ye's mouth apart right now.

But with everyone watching, he had no choice but to give Chen Ye another chance.

Zhou Lang snorted coldly and said, "If you still want to struggle in your death throes, then so be it."

Chen Ye smiled slightly and asked, "Just now, Vice Sect Leader Zhou said that the Mirage Demon is a domesticated animal raised by the Mirage Sect, so they can kill it however they want and use it to refine treasures. But when it comes to Lingguang Xian, you treat her as a disciple of the Mirage Sect, as a living person."

"I just want to ask one question: what exactly are the standards of your Mirage Faction?"
"If Lingguang Xian is considered livestock, you can kill her however you want, and I have nothing to say. But since Lingguang Xian is livestock, then you are abusing your domesticated animals, forcing Lingguang Xian to escape on her own. I couldn't bear to see it, so I helped her out. The people of the Northern Frontier release other people's sheep; at most, they just have to pay compensation. Does the Mirage Sect expect me to pay with my life?"
"If you consider Lingguang Xian as a disciple of the Mirage Sect, then she is a living person. You killed Lingguang Xian's sisters to refine treasures and forcibly imprisoned Lingguang Xian. How is this any different from the actions of the Demonic Sect?"
“Vice Sect Leader Zhou, you can’t apply one standard when you’re in the wrong and another when you’re in the right. There’s no logic in that, is there?”

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

Regardless of whether mirages can be considered human, double standards are unacceptable.

After hearing what Chen Ye said, Chen Guang was so excited that he couldn't express it.

Before this, Chen Ye had already told her to prepare. This time, Chen Ye wanted to protect the Mirage Demon Clan legitimately, leaving no hidden dangers and not giving the Mirage Tower Sect any excuse to cause trouble for the Mirage Demon Clan.

That's why Chen Ye had Chen Guang show himself, forcing Zhou Lang to bring things to light.

Zhou Lang now has only two choices: either admit to his disregard for human life, or let the Yellow Springs Sect go.

Although he seemed to have a choice, Zhou Lang knew that he could only choose the latter.

If Zhou Lang dared to admit that he had "killed" someone to refine a treasure, Sheng Huai'an of the Qinghe Sword Sect would immediately draw his sword, regardless of whether Zhou Lang was the deputy leader or the leader of the Mirage Sect.

The Yellow Springs Sect will definitely take advantage of Zhou Lang's misfortune. With the two working together, it will be difficult for Zhou Lang to escape.

Chen Ye wouldn't give Zhou Lang time to think, and loudly questioned, "Vice Sect Leader Zhou, I'm asking you a question! To the Mirage Sect, is this Mirage Demon considered human or not?"

Zhou Lang's face was gloomy as he forced out two words through gritted teeth.

"Not counting."

Chen Ye laughed and said, "Fine, since that's the case, Lingguang Xian couldn't bear the abuse from the Mirage Sect, so he committed suicide and escaped, leaving his physical body in your Mirage Sect. What do you want me to compensate for? Even the cattle and sheep I raised died by running into the wall. I only collected Lingguang Xian's soul, and you still want me to compensate for that?"

Zhou Lang stared wide-eyed at Chen Ye in shock.

He never expected that Chen Ye would try to renege on the compensation he had just promised!
This person is absolutely shameless!

(End of this chapter)