Chapter 712 - 719: They All Protect Song Wanning

Song Wanning’s gaze was terrifying, as if it could see through everything, making one inexplicably tense.

Meanwhile, Ouyang Lin and Wu Wang felt their hearts clench, their faces flushing an even deeper red.

"Enough. This matter still requires investigation before a conclusion can be reached, so let’s not argue for now."

The Sect Master didn’t want the commotion to continue.

He waved his hand. "I will immediately dispatch people to investigate this thoroughly. I will be sure to give everyone an explanation."

"Everyone else may leave. Go back to your duties. And what shouldn’t be said, shouldn’t be spread around as rumors."

"Understood?"

His gaze swept over them, and the disciples instantly fell silent. They nodded quickly in affirmation and were completely gone in less than a dozen breaths.

Only the elders remained on the scene, not moving.

"Junior Brother Mu, regarding Feng San’s death, please accept my condolences."

"But Song Wanning is indeed innocent. You must not misplace your anger on her any longer, Junior Brother Mu!"

The Sect Master’s tone carried a hint of pressure, making the Sect’s stance clear.

Mu Zixu’s fists were clenched so tight they nearly shattered, but he could only swallow his anger and bear the humiliation.

’I thought I could have Song Wanning executed today and eliminate this threat for good. I never expected to become a laughingstock myself.’

His face ashen, he forced a smile that didn’t reach his eyes. "I will also investigate this matter thoroughly. If anyone laid a hand on Feng San, they will not escape..."

He shot a threatening glare at Song Wanning, as if trying to carve a piece out of her, before turning around and flying away in a rage, his face dark.

Wu Wang and Ouyang Lin also seethed with hatred for Song Wanning. They gritted their teeth and followed Mu Zixu.

Not only had Song Wanning killed Feng San, but she had also publicly slandered them. Now, the enmity between them was set in stone.

With Mu Zixu and his group gone, the other elders breathed a sigh of relief and left one after another.

In this incident, Feng San was destined to be the sacrificial lamb.

But everyone’s understanding of Song Wanning had deepened, and no one felt she had done anything wrong.

’If a person doesn’t look out for themself, heaven and earth will conspire to destroy them.’ Moreover, someone had come to kill her; how could it be wrong to kill them in return?

Besides, in the Cultivation World, being cunning was never a bad thing.

Soon, only a few people were left on Dan Dao Peak.

"I will definitely investigate this thoroughly. You, girl, don’t rush to leave the Sect for now, alright?"

The Sect Master looked at Song Wanning with a helpless sigh, feeling a little emotional.

’It hasn’t been long since she ascended, and she’s already run into major trouble. Good thing she’s smart.’

"Thank you, Sect Master!"

Song Wanning thanked him sincerely. In this matter, the Sect Master had clearly protected her. Otherwise, today’s events could have dragged on for who knows how long.

"This is merely what I should do. No thanks are necessary!"

The Sect Master waved his hand and turned to leave as well.

He still had to investigate the poisoning incident. The matter could be significant or trivial, but it had to be clarified.

"Thank you, Immortal Venerable!"

Song Wanning hadn’t forgotten Mo Yang Immortal Venerable. He had come for her at the first opportunity and had trusted her completely without even asking for the details of what happened.

She felt grateful and a sense of warmth in her heart.

"It’s nothing."

Mo Yang Immortal Venerable gave Song Wanning a placid look. "In the coming days, you may come find me to learn the art of tearing space."

He had some insights regarding the spatial attribute that could help Song Wanning.

Song Wanning’s eyes lit up at his words, and she immediately nodded.

"Then this disciple will be sure to disturb you!"

She smiled at once, not expecting such an unforeseen benefit.

"Mm."

Mo Yang Immortal Venerable gave a cool nod, then turned, tore open space, and vanished.

Only then did Feng Jiuxiao walk over to Song Wanning and pat her on the shoulder.

"Well done!"

The two simple words conveyed Feng Jiuxiao’s true thoughts.

She just loved Song Wanning’s decisive nature!

Song Wanning let out a laugh. "You almost never saw me again. How is that ’well done’?"

She teased, not bothering to lower her voice around the others on Dan Dao Peak.

Feng Jiuxiao raised an eyebrow at her words. "You’re a tough one to kill. Anyone could die before you do."

"Mo Yang Immortal Venerable really cares about you, too. You’re a lucky girl!"

Mo Yang Immortal Venerable had always been a loner. He never took disciples, nor did he seem to have any close friends.

It was as if his world consisted of nothing but cultivation.

For him to be willing to personally guide Song Wanning now, it seemed he truly saw her as his own disciple.

"The Immortal Venerable has shown me great kindness, a debt I can never repay in this lifetime."

Song Wanning smiled.

’In her heart, she had long since come to see these seniors as her masters.’

’All that was missing was the formal address.’

"Alright, I’m heading out. Remember to find me if you need anything!"

Feng Jiuxiao didn’t linger. She patted Song Wanning’s shoulder again and departed with a cool flair.

Only Daoqing and his disciples were left on Dan Dao Peak.

Lan Yue wore an expression of relief, as if she had just survived a catastrophe, her heart still pounding.

"Wan Ning, thank goodness you had that Memory Stone. Otherwise, a hundred mouths wouldn’t have been enough to explain your way out of it."

She patted her chest, truly worried for Song Wanning.

A few senior brothers felt the same way. Only Situ Yue was an anomaly, her reaction jarringly out of place.

Daoqing also noticed Situ Yue’s behavior, and his aversion toward her reached its peak.

’This disciple’s heart is crooked...’

Though he said nothing, he understood perfectly well.

"I’m sorry for making you all worry!"

Song Wanning smiled, walked over to squeeze Lan Yue’s hand, and then said to Daoqing, "Senior, there’s something I wish to speak with you about."

She had decided not to hide this matter from Daoqing any longer.

After all, she didn’t want someone like Situ Yue to affect her relationship with him.

"Alright."

Daoqing nodded and followed Song Wanning into the main hall.

None of the other disciples followed, but they were curious about what Song Wanning wanted to say to Daoqing.

Situ Yue, in particular, felt her heart thumping erratically, as if something terrible was about to happen.

「 * * * 」

Inside the main hall, Daoqing didn’t rush to ask what Song Wanning wanted to say. Instead, he looked her over with concern.

"Are your injuries serious?"

He truly couldn’t believe that Song Wanning had managed to kill Feng San in a counterattack.

Even now, he felt a lingering fear just thinking about it.

’That Feng San, what audacity! His death was well-deserved!’

"Not serious. After all, with so many Elixir Pills from you, Senior, these injuries are nothing."

Song Wanning shook her head and sat down next to Daoqing.

"Senior, there is something I want you to know."

Her expression grew serious as she looked into Daoqing’s eyes.

"Just say it."

Daoqing’s brow furrowed, as if he had already guessed what it was about.

"Could it be that Situ Yue was behind this?"

He asked abruptly, his suspicion already falling upon Situ Yue.

Song Wanning was a little surprised, but she understood after a moment’s thought.

’The Heavenly Dao of the Immortal Realm is more complete, with flaws only existing at the Heavenly Inlay. Therefore, the influence of an invader on those around them is also smaller.’

’Situ Yue’s luck isn’t as outstanding as those other people, either.’

’Daoqing probably noticed something was off about Situ Yue a long time ago.’

"I can’t be certain about this matter, but I do have my suspicions about her."

Song Wanning said it bluntly, then added, "Because Situ Yue is not from our world."