Chapter 711 - 718: The Person Behind the Scenes

At a time like this, he naturally refused to believe any testimony!

Whether it was Song Wanning’s fault or not, it all had to be pinned on her.

Otherwise, this trip would have been for nothing!

As Mu Zixu finished speaking, everyone’s eyes involuntarily shifted to Daoqing and the few people with him.

If Daoqing and his people were covering for Song Wanning, the testimony could indeed be different.

But even if it was proven that Song Wanning had framed Feng San, she would receive a minor punishment at most. Feng San had been the one to attempt murder first—that was a fact that could never be whitewashed.

The disciples all understood this and knew that Song Wanning was definitely going to be fine today.

At the same time, everyone admired Song Wanning’s quick-wittedness. If it had been them, facing such a powerful enemy, they would have long since lost their composure. Who would have even thought to record it?

"Mu Zixu, Song Wanning has indeed been in seclusion on her peak and hasn’t left at all. Not only do we know this, but even the servant disciples of the Sect are aware of it. This isn’t something that can be faked!"

"Of course, if you’re not convinced, we can all swear a Heavenly Dao Oath. Then we’ll see who’s lying—us, or you, his master!"

Daoqing immediately brought the Heavenly Dao Oath into it.

If one dared to lie while making a Heavenly Dao Oath, they would immediately suffer a backlash, which was a fatal threat even for Immortals!

His attitude alone was proof that Song Wanning’s alibi was solid.

The pressure was now on Mu Zixu.

"Mu Zixu, if your conscience is clear, do you dare swear a Heavenly Dao Oath as well? Let’s see who was really pulling the strings and got your disciple killed. How about it?"

His voice grew louder, refusing to yield an inch, his presence utterly commanding.

Mu Zixu’s heart sank. ’A Heavenly Dao Oath... of course I wouldn’t dare.’

’When Feng San first claimed Song Wanning had drugged him, I found it unlikely.’

’After all, I have some understanding of Song Wanning’s character.’

’If she were really going to drug someone, she’d have used poison to kill Feng San outright. Why would she use an aphrodisiac?’

’Besides, Song Wanning would never apologize to Feng San. Absolutely not!’

’So, I knew right then that this had nothing to do with Song Wanning. Someone must have impersonated her to get close to Feng San.’

Mu Zixu had planned for everything, but he never calculated that Song Wanning would win and Feng San would die.

It was the only flaw in his plan.

"Daoqing, stop trying to muddy the waters! I did nothing, so why should I have to swear a Heavenly Dao Oath?"

"This is clearly your fault, so why am I the one being asked to prove my innocence? I came here to seek justice for my disciple!"

"Even if Song Wanning didn’t do the drugging, this whole affair started because of her! She owes me an explanation!!!"

Mu Zixu’s attitude remained unyielding as his aura surged, pressing down on Song Wanning.

’I really can’t figure this bitch out. How did she manage to kill Feng San?’

’Why?!’

The two went back and forth, each arguing on behalf of their own disciple, but everyone understood what was going on. Song Wanning had been framed.

Feng San thought Song Wanning had harmed him, so he went to seek revenge on her.

But Song Wanning was no pushover, so she simply seized the opportunity to kill him...

The gazes directed at Song Wanning subtly changed.

This was a ruthless woman—courageous, cunning, hard on herself, and even harder on others!

The Sect Master sighed, stepping out to mediate. "We can all see what has happened here. Someone is stirring up trouble from the shadows, trying to destroy the unity of our Sect."

"Song Wanning and Feng San are both victims. Our priority should be to unmask the mastermind as quickly as possible, not to keep targeting an innocent person. Junior Brother Mu, don’t you agree?"

If Mu Zixu continued to be difficult, the Sect Master had no intention of being polite any longer.

The Sect Master’s tone now carried a hint of pressure, a departure from his initial attempts to simply smooth things over.

The moment Mu Zixu heard this, he knew: the Sect Master was siding with Song Wanning!!!

He was furious, but he knew he no longer had a leg to stand on.

’The moment Song Wanning produced the Memory Stone, I had no chance of winning.’

Thus, he could only swallow his anger and nod.

"The Sect Master is right. I too would now like to know who is pulling the strings from behind the scenes!"

He looked at Song Wanning. "Who could imitate Song Wanning so perfectly, let alone produce an Elixir Pill so potent that even Feng San didn’t notice it?"

In truth, there was another reason why he hadn’t wanted Feng San to go and cause trouble for Song Wanning.

Feng San, a Pill Master of all people, had been drugged without realizing it... That was a slap in Mu Zixu’s own face!

And just as he’d feared, the disciples’ chatter was now centered on this very point. They all thought Feng San seemed a bit of a joke.

’With this kind of comparison being made, my own prestige is bound to suffer. It will be even more difficult to surpass Daoqing now...’

This bothered Mu Zixu more than his disciple’s death.

He cared most about his own honor, and now Feng San had ruined it. He had half a mind to desecrate his corpse!

Just then, Song Wanning, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke.

"Master Mu, I heard from Feng San that you’ve been selecting an Inheritor from among your disciples?"

Her question was like a drop of water hitting a pan of hot oil, immediately sending the disciples into a stir.

Wu Wang and Ouyang Lin immediately reacted. "Song Wanning, what are you implying?"

"Are you suggesting we framed Feng San?"

Wu Wang was incredibly agitated, his face flushing bright red.

"That’s slander!!!"

Ouyang Lin’s eyes reddened with indignation. "Song Wanning, you’d better have a good reason for saying that! We may have had our conflicts, but there’s no need to spread rumors and drag our names through the mud!"

Both of them wasted no time in distancing themselves, terrified of being drawn into the matter.

Mu Zixu’s face was as black as thunder, his eyes fixed on Song Wanning in a deathly glare.

"Song Wanning, I dare you to say that again! With no proof whatsoever, where do you get the nerve to make such wild accusations?"

’This bitch!!’

Song Wanning remained unfazed, the corners of her lips curling into a faint smile.

"I just remembered what Feng San said and asked out of curiosity. Why is everyone so worked up?"

"The innocent have nothing to fear. If you didn’t do it, the investigation couldn’t possibly lead to you, so what is there to be afraid of?"

Her piercing gaze swept over Wu Wang and Ouyang Lin, a meaningful look flashing in her eyes.

’Whether they were involved or not, they were a lead worth investigating.’

’And then there was Situ Yue.’

Song Wanning glanced toward Situ Yue in the crowd, who was standing there with a look of disappointment and indignation.

’I’ll have to investigate whether Situ Yue was involved. If she really had a hand in this, I won’t care whose disciple she is.’

’In any case, all invaders must die.’

Situ Yue was fuming over Song Wanning’s escape when she suddenly felt a gaze on her. A jolt shot through her heart.

She looked up, her eyes meeting Song Wanning’s direct, piercing gaze.

A chill crept up her spine.