Douluo: This Legend of the Dragon King is not quite right

Chapter 275 The Ruthless Ghost Emperor, No One Dares to Provoke Him

"We have surveillance cameras and video recordings, the evidence is complete. You're not trying to say that Lu Jun ran off to Maple Leaf City, then happily ran back to the academy, and then fell into deep meditation for half a year?"

“What if that’s really the case?” Han Tianyi retorted.

“Deputy Tower Master Han, everything requires evidence.” Qian Gu Dongfeng frowned. “It’s like you’re shooting the arrow before drawing the target. It seems like you’ve already decided that Lu Jun is a divine artifact?”

"The conclusions, results, and evidence, even the clues and signs, discussed so far have nothing to do with young friend Lu Jun."

"You're forcing it a bit."

"Currently, both the clues and the evidence point to the fact that when the Maple Leaf City incident occurred, young friend Lu was cultivating at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. This can be confirmed by the academy's teachers."

"If you don't believe me, you can ask Gui Yan."

Han Tianyi's gaze then fell on the ghostly and sinister Gui Yan.

“Deputy Tower Master Han, I have investigated this matter. The Maple Leaf City incident has nothing to do with Lu Jun. He is a hundred and eight thousand miles away from that godforsaken place. Besides, according to your statement, if the divine artifact from ten thousand years ago was of the ice attribute, then all ice attribute soul masters in this era must be divine artifacts.”

Gui Yan said coldly.

Of course he had to refute it, otherwise it would be a blatant denial of his work.

"I……"

Han Tianyi seemed to be very wary of Gui Yan, and he dared not refute Gui Yan when Gui Yan spoke.

It's unclear whether it's because Gui Yan is inherently ruthless or because his methods of dealing with enemies are too cruel, but Han Tianyi truly dared not offend him.

So he glared at Lu Jun with resentment, but dared not challenge Gui Yan's bottom line any further. He could only let out a heavy snort, filled with resentment and humiliation, and sullenly sat back in his seat, his posture as stiff as a rusty puppet.

If Lu Jun isn't a divine artifact, then it means that the divine artifact they could easily obtain is gone.

Qian Gu Dongfeng's gaze swept across the entire arena, finally settling on Lu Jun, who remained standing calmly. His voice was deep and resonant:

"As you all have seen, the comprehensive test results of all the cutting-edge equipment are clear and consistent."

"Young friend Lu's life form is undoubtedly human."

"At least, under the scrutiny of these instruments and our senses, there are no abnormal signs on him that belong to objects or non-human beings."

"And the results of our discussion, as well as all the evidence and clues... all indicate that young friend Lu is innocent."

Lu Jun lowered his head slightly, his thick eyelashes casting a faint shadow on his face, obscuring the fleeting icy blue light deep in his eyes.

He could clearly sense that at this moment, almost all the mental energy in the entire conference room, whether curious, scrutinizing, or filled with malice and resentment, was like invisible probes, densely focused on him.

It's like wanting to thoroughly dissect him from the inside out, from his soul to his cells.

Look, look to your heart's content...

Lu Jun's heart was cold and clear.

Can you really see through the disguise of the Ice Abyss Sword?

This idea was imbued with absolute confidence.

A few months ago, before absorbing Tang San's projection and the energy of the Demon Dimension, he might have been apprehensive about being probed by so many powerful cultivators at the Divine Origin Realm, and his true identity might have been exposed. But things are different now.

After absorbing a massive amount of high-quality energy, the power of the Ice Abyss Sword has been completely transformed.

Its ability to conceal its own original aura has reached a level of divine skill.

If you truly have the ability to see through this disguise...

You should have already reached the threshold of godhood, or even ascended to immortality. Why are you still struggling in this mortal world for the realm of Limit Douluo?
This meeting appeared to be a gathering of all the high-ranking members of the Spirit Pagoda to interrogate Lu Jun and try to uncover the truth.

But in reality, Lu Jun was the absolute mastermind behind the scenes, controlling the entire situation.

"Then... is it possible that it's a soul beast in human form?" A slightly hesitant voice broke the brief silence.

The one who spoke was an elderly, white-haired elder among the thirty-six councilors. He frowned and pointed to the astonishing data on the screen.

"After all... with his physical strength, soul core, and 100,000-year-old soul bone... he doesn't seem like a normal human boy at all."

As soon as he finished speaking, Qian Gu Qing Feng, sitting beside Qian Gu Dong Feng, couldn't help but sneer, his tone filled with undisguised sarcasm:
"Use your brain. If he is a soul beast in human form, then all of us old guys, and even His Majesty the Beast God, should really gouge out our eyes and donate them."

"Under the watchful eyes of so many Title Douluos, and even those with Divine Origin Realm spiritual power, is it possible for a soul beast to transform into human form and deceive everyone?"

"Do you think that soul beasts transforming into human form are legendary deities descending to earth?"

He paused, then his voice turned cold and sharp as he refuted the argument clearly and logically:

"Furthermore, under the strict regulations of the Federal Soul Beast Rights Protection Act and the Transformed Soul Beast Management Act, any soul beast that wishes to transform into a human and integrate into human society must report to the Spirit Pagoda and relevant federal departments in advance."

"The Federation will provide them with legal identification, social integration guidance, and the highest level of protection. Anyone who dares to harm or capture a reported transformed soul beast without cause will face a joint pursuit by the Federation, the Spirit Pagoda, and the soul beast forces!"

"The severity of the punishment is enough to terrify any force. If Lu Jun were truly a transformed soul beast, would he abandon the open and aboveboard path of protection and benefits, and instead choose to sneak around and live in constant fear at an elite human academy?"

"What's in it for him? Does he have a death wish? Or is he just delivering a deluxe package of a 100,000-year soul ring and a 100,000-year soul bone to humanity?"

The Beast God Di Tian nodded slightly, his golden vertical pupils sweeping over the old elder who had asked the question. His voice was calm, yet carried an invisible pressure:
"What the Ancient Venerable said is absolutely right. The theory of soul beasts taking human form is pure nonsense. Your instruments failed to detect any abnormalities, and even with these eyes of mine, I have not sensed the slightest trace of the aura or origin mark of a soul beast on this boy."

"He's just a human child with... well, a talent that's almost too good."

Di Tian's words completely blocked the path for soul beasts to take human form.

Qian Gu Dongfeng stepped forward at the opportune moment, his gaze sweeping over the still doubtful councilors and retainers, and said in a deep voice:

"It seems that the doubts about non-human beings, whether about divine artifacts or soul beasts, have been basically eliminated."

"However, I'm sure you all still have many questions, especially about young friend Lu's extraordinary talent and physical attributes."

He paused, then offered a more compelling proposal:

"To completely dispel any doubts, and to give Tang Sect and Shrek Academy an irrefutable explanation, I propose that all of us, including myself, the three deputy tower masters, and all the councilors and enshrined members, step forward one by one to personally examine young friend Lu Jun's internal condition with our own soul power and spiritual power, without reservation."

"Go and sense the flow of his soul power, the origin of his life, his spiritual core, and whether there is anything hidden in his spiritual sea. Use our most direct experience and perception to make the final judgment. What do you all think?"

Qian Gu Dongfeng indeed had many questions in his mind, such as the 100,000-year-old ice-green scorpion's left arm bone.

(End of this chapter)