Supreme Warrior in the City

Chapter 1454: Chapter 1453 The Incident

Su Yang looked at Ki Yongchuan mockingly: ”You don’t even dare let me speak. Are you afraid that the truth I reveal will humiliate you all?”

”What is there to humiliate us?” Ki Yongchuan replied arrogantly. ”It’s just that at this point, I don’t see the need to listen to your excuses here.”

”I’ve long heard that among the Ten Great Sects, Horizon’s End is the most tyrannical and unreasonable. Seeing it today, it truly lives up to its reputation!” Su Yang said leisurely.

”What did you say?!” Ki Yongchuan roared furiously, ”How are we tyrannical and unreasonable?”

Su Yang sneered coldly: ”You wield charges that you yourselves cannot substantiate to justify killing me, yet you refuse to even give me a chance to defend myself. Tsk, tsk, tsk, Horizon’s End truly is impressive. If you’re already being so domineering, why bother framing me with crimes at all? Why not just kill me outright? Are you suggesting you still care about your reputation?”

”You...” Ki Yongchuan was enraged, wanting to speak. But at this moment, an elder in the sky suddenly spoke loudly, ”Ki Yongchuan, even if he is truly deserving of severe punishment, there’s no urgency to handle this immediately. Besides, his point is valid. If you intend to kill him, at the very least, you should listen to him say a few words. Or is it that you’re truly so lacking in confidence that you’re unwilling to even let him argue his case?”

Ki Yongchuan’s face showed evident frustration as he glared at the elder. In the end, he dared not say anything further.

The Second Elder glanced at the elder, then spoke loudly: ”Since the Fifth Elder of Thousand Snow Palace has spoken, we’ll grant this Su character an opportunity. Otherwise, the world might think that our Medicine Sect acts in an unreasonable manner, falsely accusing good people. In that case, perhaps no one would dare use our Medicine Sect’s elixirs in the future!”

The Second Elder’s words were actually a veiled threat to the Fifth Elder of Thousand Snow Palace, subtly reminding him that the Medicine Sect still controlled the world’s supply of elixirs.

The Fifth Elder from Thousand Snow Palace furrowed his brows but did not respond further. However, the other sect members looked displeased with the Second Elder. Medicine Sect’s monopoly over those three types of elixirs had long bred resentment, although few dared confront them directly. After all, no sect could afford the consequences of losing access to those essential elixirs.

The dean smiled faintly, then spoke gently: ”Su Yang, since the Second Elder has allowed you to speak, why don’t you explain the facts from the beginning? It just so happens that members of the Ten Great Sects are all present, and they can judge who’s right and who’s wrong in this matter.”

”Yes!” Su Yang nodded, clasping his hands around him in salute to the figures in the sky. Then, clearing his throat, he began explaining the events.

Everyone listened attentively. When Su Yang mentioned how Wang Ding and his accomplices tried to assault Jeang Zier, an uproar spread throughout the scene.

The Second Elder’s brows furrowed deeply as he said sternly: ”Su, stop spouting nonsense! The Third Elder took Jeang Zier as a disciple; she belongs to our Medicine Sect. Wang Ding and his group are my disciples. They would protect Jeang Zier wholeheartedly—how could they humiliate her?”

”Everyone, don’t be deceived by him! This entire matter was orchestrated by Su Yang in collusion with Jeang Zier to steal our Medicine Sect’s elixir formulas. When my disciples uncovered their plot and tried to retrieve Jeang Zier for punishment, Su Yang, fearing exposure, killed my disciples. And now, he dares to fling baseless accusations!”

The Second Elder glanced at the dean as he continued coldly: ”Hmph, is this the kind of student Qinghe Academy produces? Dean, if your academy wanted our Medicine Sect’s formulas, why not act openly? What’s the point of using such petty underhanded tactics? When did Qinghe Academy sink to such a low level?”

All eyes turned towards Qinghe Academy, realizing that the Second Elder was intentionally trying to implicate the academy. Given Qinghe Academy’s firm support for Su Yang, suspicions arose—was Qinghe Academy truly behind all this?

The dean remained calm, smiling lightly as he said: ”Second Elder, why be so agitated? He hasn’t finished speaking yet. Shouldn’t we reserve judgment until he’s done explaining?”

”At this point, what use is there in speaking further?” the Second Elder retorted angrily. ”His words insult the Medicine Sect. Anything further would only exacerbate that insult—what good would come from it?”

”Whether it’s an insult or not, let him finish speaking, and everyone can judge for themselves,” the dean said gently. ”Second Elder’s anxiety and refusal to let him speak—could it be that you fear the truth will come to light upon investigation?”

The Second Elder erupted in anger, glaring at the dean coldly as he said, ”Dean, are you implying that you’ll allow him to publicly humiliate our Medicine Sect? Fine, I’ll let him speak. But if he cannot prove his innocence today, how will Qinghe Academy account for this matter to us?”

The dean frowned slightly, recognizing that the Second Elder was trying to frame Qinghe Academy for whatever blame emerged. The insinuation was clear—if Su Yang failed to prove his innocence, Qinghe Academy itself would be guilty!

Just as the dean pondered how to respond, Su Yang suddenly said coldly, ”Second Elder, this matter has nothing to do with Qinghe Academy. How about we make a bet?”

”Who do you think you are, daring to speak to me like this!” the Second Elder snapped coldly.

”Heh...” Su Yang chuckled coldly. ”If the Second Elder dare not wager, then forget it. Regardless, even if you try to stop me, I’ll continue speaking. With members of the Ten Great Sects present, surely there are those who value reason. Killing me to silence the truth won’t be easy!”

”You...” The Second Elder was livid, ready to explode, but Su Yang didn’t give him a chance and resumed his narration.

When Su Yang spoke of Wang Ding abandoning his junior brothers to risk grave peril and flee for his own safety, the crowd’s expressions turned furious.

Many people turned to look at Wang Ding, whose face remained composed but whose inner panic surged uncontrollably. He knew all too well that every word Su Yang said was the truth.

Nonetheless, he struggled to maintain his appearance of calmness, knowing that of those present, only himself, Su Yang, and Jeang Zier had witnessed the events. There was no other direct evidence. If he firmly denied everything, no one could refute him.

After all, Jeang Zier was associated with Su Yang, and thus could not serve as a reliable witness.

Finally, Su Yang finished recounting the entire series of events. The crowd collectively turned to face the Medicine Sect’s side.

”Second Elder, from the looks of it, this matter was not Su Yang’s fault,” the dean said gently.