Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!

Chapter 481 A Clan Above the Law

For several weeks, people had been talking about Azure Sun Holy Sect.

The news of the Azure Sun Holy Sectʼs downfall at the hands of the Bai Clan could not be contained.

Despite the Sectʼs attempts to maintain their dignity, issuing carefully worded statements to deny the scale of the destruction, the reality had already spread too far.

The four Immortals had done their best to brush off the representatives from different sects and clans who were sent to inquire about the situation. ”It is merely a misunderstanding between us and the Bai Clan!” ”We were not subdued by the Bai Clan. As you can see, we are totally fine!”

They spoke with measured tones, carefully maintaining the image of a powerful Sect.

But appearances could only go so far.

Several people had already seen it, not to mention the disappearance of the Sect Leader, which couldnʼt be explained otherwise.

The Azure Sun tried to lie that Wen Haoyu was merely in seclusion to increase his cultivation, but the lies couldnʼt be bought easily since, not long ago, he had broken through.

To go into seclusion after that was most unlikely.

The attempt to preserve Azure Sunʼs image of strength could not reverse what had already happened.

And yet, despite the gravity of this crisis, the reaction from the Li-Zhao Alliance was unexpected.

One of their Alliance members had been almost eliminated-or at least severely crippled and yet, instead of panic or fear, there was excitement.

It took time for the reason for their excitement to become clear.

The destruction of Azure Sun Holy Sect by Bai Clanʼs hands had created a precedent.

One that many viewed as proof that the Bai Clanʼs power, while undeniable, was too destructive.

As the full scale of the news spread, the Empireʼs murmurs became shouts.

The Bai Clan was being called arrogant.

A bully!

A force that acted above the law. ”How can they just attack another Sect like this? And it was Azure Sun Holy Sect who sacrificed too much to protect the Empire.” ”Are they above the Empireʼs laws now? Is nothing going to stop them?”

Merchants whispered about the Bai Clanʼs overreach, and the scholars debated the ethics of power.

Some said the Bai Clan had grown too bold, too confident, and too willing to act on their desires without regard for morals.

Others speculated that no Sect-no matter how powerful-could oppose them without suffering similar fates.

If they arenʼt stopped now, they might be under the tyranny of the Bai Clan. Azure Sun Holy Sect, despite their attempts to preserve honor, had become a symbol of the consequences of defiance.

And Bai Zihanʼs name already infamous in some circles-grew larger by the day.

Many said that he deliberately deceived others, so that he could be given the justification to invade other territories.

Others said that Bai Zihan was the one to initiate the invasion on the basis that Li Clan members were disciples of Azure Sun Holy Sect.

They were concerned with the audacity of the Bai Clan and the fear it inspired.

The people, the courts, and even rival clans and alliances began questioning the very foundations of law and order in the Desolate Heaven Empire.

Could a single clan act with impunity?

Could they dismantle another Sect simply because they had the strength to do so?

Every rumor carried a tinge of outrage, a mix of awe, and a deep, uneasy curiosity about just how far the Bai Clan could go. ”What is the Imperial Family even doing? Shouldnʼt they impeach the Bai Clan for breaking the law?” ”Perhaps the Imperial Family is scared of the Bai Clan.” ”Moreover, Azure Sun Ancestors are all saying that it is just a misunderstanding.

So, how can they step up when the information isnʼt even accurate?”

Just as many thought that the Bai Clan might be able to walk off without any consequences, the Imperial Family called Bai Tianheng to their Court.

The summons from the Imperial Court sent ripples of tension across the

Empire.

Who would have thought that the Emperor still had the guts to challenge the Bai Clan?

Wasnʼt he scared of being replaced by the Bai Clan?

And why now-why did they choose to call Bai Tianheng to the Court?

The reason for the sudden court summons quickly became clear: Wen Haoyu, the Sect Leader of Azure Sun Holy Sect, had spoken.

Contrary to the carefully crafted statements of the four Immortals, Wen Haoyu confirmed every shocking rumor that had circulated.

He stated plainly that the Bai Clan had invaded Azure Sun Holy Sect.

That disciples had been taken as hostages.

That elders had been killed.

That the Sect had been subjugated, despite what the Ancestors had insisted publicly.

His words cut through the denials like a blade.

All of the careful face-saving measures, all of the attempts to preserve Azure Sunʼs dignity, were rendered meaningless in a single breath.

The four Ancestors of Azure Sun Holy Sect, who had stood so firmly before, were now helpless.

Every effort they had made to maintain their image of invincibility crumbled.

Many people had already suspected that the Ancestors were covering up. Now, Wen Haoyuʼs confirmation left no room for doubt.

Between the two parties, they knew well enough who was lying to save face, while they did not know why Wen Haoyu revealed the truth, which would damage his Sectʼs reputation.

Wen Haoyu did not stop at merely confirming the rumors.

He formally lodged a complaint against the Bai Clan.

He cited the invasion of his Sect, the hostage-taking of disciples, and the deaths of elders.

He called out the breach of conduct, highlighting how the Bai Clan had acted with impunity, trampling the laws of the Desolate Heaven Empire.

With Wen Haoyu, the Sect Leader of Azure Sun Holy Sect, formally lodging the complaint, they had to investigate the truth and punish those who had committed the grave crime.

So, Bai Tianheng was called to the Court, and he accepted without much hesitation.