Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 947: Chapter 947: It Wasn’t Me

Xue Wei’s face was pale, he suppressed the fear in his heart and tried to keep his voice calm.

”Elder, you misunderstand. I have never shown you any disrespect, much less harmed you. I only went to the Secret Realm once and came out quickly, there was simply no chance to commit any act of disrespect.”

The Family Head saw this and quickly stepped forward to assist, his face bearing a forced smile.

”Elder, I can testify. Going to the Secret Realm requires my decree, and Xue Wei indeed only went once, that time was also to complete a family task. He was in the Secret Realm for such a short time, there was no time to harm you.”

Elder Gui looked coldly at Xue Wei and the Family Head, remained silent for a moment, with a hint of disappointment in his gaze.

”Xue Wei, do you really not intend to admit it? Everything that happened in the Secret Realm, everyone could see it clearly. Do you think you can escape punishment by relying on a hard mouth?”

Yan Lao’s gaze was fiery, his voice carrying suppressed anger.

”Everything we saw in the Secret Realm cannot be wrong. Xue Wei, do you really want to completely deny what you did to the Secret Realm Guardian?”

The Ancient Honored One said indifferently, ”Family Head, we know you want to defend the Xue Family, but facts are facts. Xue Wei’s behavior in the Secret Realm has already exceeded family rules, we must handle this justly.”

Xue Wei’s face turned ashen, his eyes flickering, calculating how to continue to argue.

He knew that he could not show any guilt now, or it would only be more disadvantageous to him.

He gritted his teeth and said, ”Elders, I really haven’t done anything disrespectful to you. I’m completely unaware of what happened in the Secret Realm. If you suspect me, you can investigate it thoroughly, but please don’t wrong the innocent.”

The Family Head also chimed in, ”Elders, our family has always emphasized fairness and justice. Xue Wei did indeed only go to the Secret Realm once, it was also to complete a task, and he returned quickly. We can verify this together to clear Xue Wei’s name.”

Elder Gui let out a cold laugh, his voice filled with sarcasm and anger.

He slowly unveiled his garment, revealing his upper body, a terrifying sight that one could hardly bear to look at directly.

His skin was covered with crisscrossing scars, each scar deeply embedded in the flesh, the edges still faintly exuding cold energy.

These scars were clearly not caused by ordinary attacks, but were traces left by the Xue Family’s unique Frost techniques.

Each wound carried the unique Power of Frost from the Xue Family, deeply penetrating Elder Gui’s skin, as if it would never heal.

Elder Gui’s gaze was as cold as winter, he pointed to the scars on his body, his tone filled with endless anger and questioning.

”Xue Wei, do you dare say you did nothing disrespectful? Then how did these scars on my body come about? Look at these injuries, each carries the unique Power of Frost of the Xue Family, is there anyone else who can perform such techniques?”

His voice was powerful and his questioning words were like a sharp blade, piercing directly into Xue Wei’s heart.

The audience below all gasped, their eyes filled with shock and anger.

Xue Wei’s face turned as white as paper, he knew that the scars on Elder Gui’s body were the most direct evidence.

But at this moment, he absolutely could not panic.

After all, it’s just his word against theirs.

But Xue Wei’s lips still couldn’t stop trembling, his voice shaking: ”Elder, I... I really don’t know... this... these...”

Elder Gui no longer gave him any chance to argue, coldly saying, ”Xue Wei, these scars are irrefutable evidence of what you did to the Secret Realm Elders. You thought you could deceive everyone, but today the truth is revealed. You must pay the price for your actions.”

The Family Head seeing this scene, immediately widened his eyes, his entire being as if struck by lightning.

His face instantly turned pale, his eyes filled with disbelief and shock.

The shapes and aura of those scars, he was all too familiar with, it’s the Xue Family’s unique Frost Palm Technique, known only by a very few elite members of the family.

Among them, includes Xue Wei.

And now, the traces of these techniques appeared on Elder Gui’s body!

The Family Head’s heart was a tumult of emotions, he struggled to calm himself, but the intertwining shock and anger made it difficult to compose himself.

His gaze was fixed on those scars, as if trying to confirm that he wasn’t seeing wrong.

However, each scar was incredibly clear, radiating a chilling coldness, forcing him to face a terrifying fact - these wounds were very likely Xue Wei’s doing.

He couldn’t believe that the junior he had personally nurtured would lay such a heavy hand on the Secret Realm Elders.

A sense of powerlessness welled up in the Family Head’s heart, he knew this would all be the shame of the Xue Family.

His hands trembled slightly, his voice carrying undeniable anger and sorrow: ”Xue Wei, you... how dare you lay such a vicious hand on Elder Gui! Do you realize, your actions are not only disrespect to the elders, but also a betrayal of the entire Xue Family!”

The audience below also started to murmur, equally unable to believe that Xue Wei would do such treacherous things.

Low discussions rose among the crowd, with shock and anger written on everyone’s faces.

Xue Wei hurriedly explained, his voice tinged with urgency and grievance: ”Family Head, there are several others in the Xue Family who know this technique, why are you suspecting me? Do you not trust me? I was personally nurtured by you! Over the years, I have worked tirelessly for the Xue Family, do you really think I would do such treacherous things?”

His words were full of sophistry and helplessness, trying to make his voice appear more sincere.

His gaze was fixed on the Family Head, filled with pleading and grievance, trying to make the Family Head believe in his innocence.

The Family Head had already determined Xue Wei’s guilt, but listening to Xue Wei’s words, his heart suddenly wavered.

He carefully recalled Xue Wei’s behavior over the years, indeed, Xue Wei had always been an outstanding member of the family, intelligent and diligent, showing considerable loyalty to the family.

The Family Head’s brow furrowed, a hint of hesitation emerging in his heart.

He looked at Elder Gui, then at Xue Wei, feeling a deep internal conflict.

Elder Gui’s scars were undeniable, but Xue Wei’s defense also seemed to have some merit.

After all, this Xue Family technique was not only mastered by Xue Wei, but also by several other elite members of the clan.

Would it be too hasty to determine Xue Wei’s guilt like this?

A hint of hesitation flashed in the Family Head’s eyes, and he slowly spoke, his voice low: ”Xue Wei, what you said makes some sense. The Frost Palm Technique is not known by you alone, and I do not wish to wrong a member loyal to the family.”

The audience below instantly fell into an uproar, everyone excitedly discussing, their voices rising one after another.