Just as the old patriarch forced me to my death, I achieved the unity of Dao and fruition.

That blood-red line of cause and effect pointed straight at Gu Changjin.

The crowd in the square seemed to freeze in place. Ye Chen's excitement froze, and Xuechen Daoren's confidence also froze.

Even the cultivators around them who were just moments ago indignant and waiting to see how the Immortal Palace would uphold justice for Ye Chen felt as if they had been grabbed by the neck at the same time.

The entire square fell into a deathly silence.

Gu Changjin stood before the celestial carriage and glanced down at the bloodline winding around him.

Then he looked at Daoist Xuechen.

"Oh? Right here."

The corner of Xuechen Daoren's mouth twitched.

No?! How come it pointed over there?

He just spoke very confidently in front of so many people.

What does "blood illuminates ten thousand miles" mean? What does "cause and effect trace back to their source" mean? As long as a trace of his aura was left behind, even if it's separated by countless miles, he can find it for you.

As a result, after expending a wisp of his own essence, he finally managed to find the culprit and pinpointed the location to the Flame-Suppressing Immortal Official.

How was he supposed to respond?

Just when everyone was at a loss for words.

Among the three red-armored immortal envoys in front of Gu Changjin, the one on the far left, who was undergoing tribulation, suddenly sharpened his eyes.

boom!

The oppressive aura of tribulation suddenly swept across the entire plaza.

Those cultivators with weaker cultivation levels turned pale and subconsciously took several steps back.

Immediately afterwards, a furious shout resounded in all directions.

"How dare you! Your mere bloodline hunting technique dares to presume to criticize a celestial official!"

"To frame a celestial official of the Celestial Palace is a grave crime!"

That shout went down.

The scene that had just been completely frozen has finally come back to life.

Everyone seemed to have suddenly found the most reasonable explanation.

Yes! Could it be that this so-called Blood Path Tracking Secret Technique is malfunctioning?

if not?

Could it be that this Zhenyan Immortal Official really wiped out Linhai City with a single slap?

What a joke.

The next moment, the murmurs in the crowd resumed.

"I knew it was impossible. How could a celestial official destroy an ordinary city for no reason?"

"Moreover, this person is the Flame-Suppressing Immortal Official of the Fire Virtue Immortal Palace, clearly a legitimate member of the immortal path. How could he do such a thing?"

"Yes, when the celestial official heard about this, his expression became noticeably serious, clearly showing his disgust at such a massacre."

"There's definitely something wrong with the bloodline."

Some people spoke with absolute certainty, as if the line of blood hadn't been pointed at Gu Changjin inch by inch right under everyone's noses.

Some people stroked their beards and analyzed the situation.

"Blood Dao Secret Techniques are inherently susceptible to interference from external influences."

"The celestial official just happened to descend upon this place. Perhaps the celestial energy was too strong, causing that tracking technique to go astray."

"rational."

"Very likely!"

Each of their arguments became more and more reasonable.

As for whether they believe it or not.

That's hard to say.

Anyway, we can't not believe it at this point.

Blood Dust Daoist finally realized what was happening.

"Cough cough."

He quickly waved his sleeve, and the bloodline pointing at Gu Changjin disappeared on the spot.

"Indeed, while this Blood Path Hunting Technique is one of my strengths, what secret art in this world can be 100% accurate?"

"Especially if the target's cultivation level is too high, or if there is interference from a higher-level aura nearby, deviations may indeed occur."

After he finished speaking, he felt that his explanation was a bit dry, so he quickly added another sentence.

"It seems that the celestial official descended to this place just now, and his aura unintentionally touched this piece of ruins."

"This is what led to the misjudgment in the investigation."

Upon hearing this, Gu Changjin merely gave him a half-smile.

Blood Dust Daoist's forehead instantly broke out in a sweat.

Fortunately, the old man who was responsible for guarding the Bloodline Immortal Pillar also reacted.

He immediately turned to look at Ye Chen, his tone seemingly gentle, but his eyes already held a clear hint of warning.

"Ye Chen, think about it carefully."

"Was this piece of rubble really brought out from the ruins of Linhai City?"

"Is it possible... you took the wrong one?"

The last three words were pronounced with extra emphasis.

Ye Chen lowered his head and remained silent.

His hands were hidden in his sleeves, his fingers tightening little by little, his nails almost digging into his palms.

Did you take the wrong one?

How could you possibly have taken the wrong one?

He had dug that piece of rubble out of the ruins of his own home with his own hands.

At that time, it was still stained with dried blood.

He's been with him for so long, how could he possibly be wrong?

However, at this moment, Elder Xue was also frantically transmitting his voice through the pendant.

"Admit your mistake!"

"Admit your mistake immediately!"

"Hey kid, what are you staring at?"

"Do you really want to die?!"

Old Blood was really anxious this time.

Others can't sense it.

He can feel it!

The moment that line of blood truly pointed to Gu Changjin.

Blood Elder had already vaguely sensed that something was wrong.

It's all too coincidental.

Especially when that celestial official looked at Ye Chen just now, his eyes were smiling.

But Xue Lao has lived for so many years.

He was all too familiar with that feeling.

That's not kindness, that's... already plotting how to kill you!

"Listen to me! Survive first!"

"Didn't you want revenge?"

"You're already dead, what's the point of reporting this?!"

"Besides, even if it really is him, so what?"

"You, a mere Nascent Soul cultivator, dare to confront a celestial official in public?"

"Are you crazy, or am I?"

Ye Chen remained silent, but his breathing had clearly become heavier.

The gazes of those around them gradually began to change.

Just now, Ye Chen awakened the Blood River Immortal Vein, and many people were green with envy.

Seeing that he was not responding for a long time, someone in the crowd immediately sneered.

"No way? Does this kid really think that just because he's awakened his immortal veins, he can frame celestial officials at will?"

"Young man! You've just developed a little talent, and you've already become arrogant and overconfident."

"And what's this talk about appealing to the gods? I don't think the whole thing about Linhai City is even true."

"Maybe it's just a fabricated story, an attempt to use the Celestial Palace to establish some kind of connection."

The other person's voice was sinister.

"Who knows? The sudden appearance of a celestial vein in this boy of unknown origin is already suspicious, and now they're even trying to frame a celestial official?"

"Perhaps... they were planted by a different race?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen suddenly looked up.

The man stopped looking at him and retreated into the crowd, clearly intending to take the opportunity to kick him while he was down.

Gu Qingxiao stood beside Gu Changjin, her brows slightly furrowed.

Gu Xiaolou also sensed that something was wrong.

She glanced at Ye Chen, then at her own ancestor.

Something about this whole thing just feels off.

But she didn't dare to speak at that moment.

In the square, Ye Chen remained silent for several breaths.

Finally, the clenched fist slowly loosened.

He slowly raised his head, forcing an extremely ugly smile onto his face.

"Yes...it's the kid who remembered it wrong."

"This piece of gravel should not be the one we brought from Linhai City."

As he said this, his Adam's apple visibly bobbed.

"Looking back... it really was all just a misunderstanding."

Gu Changjin looked at him and smiled.

"Oh? Is it a misunderstanding?"

Ye Chen lowered his head.

"It's...it's...it's a misunderstanding."

"Maybe."

Gu Changjin nodded slightly.

At that moment, I felt truly relieved.

What is a celestial official?

This is called a celestial official.

You've used all your methods of hunting down evil spirits on my face.

What can you do about it?

Didn't you come here to complain to the gods?

Sue! Keep suing!

This celestial official is right here listening.

Who among you dares to accuse this celestial official?

How to describe this feeling? It's like when you're in the sweltering heat of summer, a mouthful of ice water is poured down your throat and into your heart—it's so refreshing!

Seeing that Ye Chen had finally lowered his head, Daoist Xuechen breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's right, I knew there must be a misunderstanding."

Then his expression turned serious.

"However, Ye Chen, you almost framed the Flame-Suppressing Immortal Official today because of a piece of evidence that was taken by mistake."

"Aren't you going to apologize right now?"

Ye Chen's body stiffened slightly.

Blood Elder was almost screaming himself hoarse inside the pendant.

"Apologize!"

"Apologize right now!"

"My goodness, let's get through today first!"

Ye Chen took a deep breath, then slowly bowed to Gu Changjin in mid-air.

"Junior Ye Chen, I almost offended the celestial official because of the incorrect evidence."

"It is the fault of the younger generation."

"Please forgive me, celestial official."

The last two words were spoken extremely slowly, as if he had suffered a great humiliation.

Gu Changjin stared at him for a few moments, then suddenly burst into laughter.

"Very well! This celestial official is in a good mood today."

"Besides, you have been traveling with two of my clan's younger members for a long time, so we can be considered to have some relationship."

"It's a good thing that young people want to seek justice for their homeland."

"Why would this celestial official bother with you?"

Ye Chen lowered his head again.

"Thank you, celestial official."

The surrounding crowd immediately burst into praise.

"The celestial official is so magnanimous! This is the true demeanor of an immortal!"

"If it were any other important figure, framed like this, they wouldn't be alive today."

As Gu Changjin listened to these words, the smile on his face became even more gentle.

But no one noticed that at the very moment Ye Chen bowed...

A faint aura, so subtle that even Elder Xue couldn't detect it, silently landed on Ye Chen.

He possesses the cultivation level of a true immortal, the ultimate level of a true immortal, and a low-grade immortal artifact, the Taiyi Xuandu Sword.

Gu Changjin looked at the young man in front of him who could endure, bow his head, and suppress his killing intent under such circumstances.

Only one thought remained in his mind: this child is so flexible and adaptable, he must not be allowed to live.

Gu Changjin's smile grew even more benevolent.

"Cultivate diligently! The Celestial Palace will not treat you unfairly."

Ye Chen lowered his head and nodded, but did not see it.

Gu Changjin looked at him as if he were looking at a dead man.