Chapter 594: Chapter 336: Completely Subdued, Truth Revealed, Shijie Humiliated, and the Lady’s Reward (Part 3)

Hu Yueyue said, "Please explain the details clearly. This way, we can avoid any wrongful judgment."

Zhao Chunxia said, "Alright, I’ll begin. All the honored elders are wise and discerning, able to discern right from wrong." Then she recounted how she went to the meeting with her apprentice, killed the Flower Thief, was imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison, deceived almost to the loss of her apprentice, and subsequently imprisoned in the secluded valley.

The elders listened in silence, finding it increasingly difficult to defend He Wentian. Elders Yang Piaoxue, Tang Mengluo, Peng Sanluo, and He Lijun then spoke of how they were poisoned, transported to the canyon, and imprisoned for their blood.

The disciples, late to realize, only then understood the peril involved. Duan Yixin asked, "With a black iron fence imprisoning you, lute chains through your bodies, and Third Realm Martial Artists guarding outside, how did you manage to escape?"

Tang Mengluo replied, "This brings us back to Li Xian. He infiltrated the area, seized the right moment, and with the strength of the Second Realm, launched a reverse attack on the Third Realm. It was a dangerous battle, but he rescued us."

Xiao Wanjian pondered, "A reverse attack on the Third Realm? Please recount the situation at the time in detail, without missing any details."

Tang Mengluo, Yang Piaoxue, Peng Sanluo... the women corroborated each other’s stories, detailing how Li Xian shot at the enemy, how he maneuvered, how he resolved the situation, and how he killed Zheng Decun... one by one.

At the time, there was no resounding bell, one could infer the danger within. The disciples were astonished upon hearing this, and the female disciples exaggerated even further, describing the scene as fraught with peril and mysterious unpredictability, as if they were reliving the past situation, filled with excitement and their blood boiling.

Zhao Chunxia sat quietly, listening with her thoughts adrift, "So he already fancied another woman, it was that lady, who prefers to speak sweetly, stirring my heartstrings in vain. After that, he left without a word, leaving me with additional concerns."

Wang Zongzheng said, "The young man is indeed uncommon, no wonder that lady is so fond of him." Hu Yueyue sighed, "According to you, when confronting Zheng Decun, he still held back."

Tang Mengluo said, "Oh? How do you know, Elder Hu?" Hu Yueyue replied, "At that time, he only used the long spear, not the longsword, isn’t that obvious? His swordsmanship far surpasses his spear skills, indeed... even greater than ours."

Xiao Wanjian sighed, "This child is extremely talented, extremely talented. For someone his age to have such profound mastery of swordsmanship is truly... astonishing like a celestial being."

Hua Wu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "So when he used both the spear and sword just now, he must have used his full strength."

Zhao Chunxia said, "I’m afraid not necessarily." Everyone looked at her. Zhao Chunxia said, "This child seems humble, but he is quite proud. Don’t forget, his archery is also exceptional. The terrain of Prisoner Canyon is unique, over thirty yards above the ground with endless blizzards. In such freezing cold, he hung upside down to shoot arrows and maneuver, making the Third Realm Martial Artists embarrassed."

"If he had hidden far away, shooting us down with hidden arrows, would those of us under the influence of the indistinct bell sound have survived? With his archery, such a situation would be most advantageous to him, one arrow through three, one arrow through four, one arrow through five... quite easy indeed. Though we have many people, we are not an army of thousands. How many arrows would he need to shoot?"

These words enlightened the crowd, making them realize the danger too late. Hu Yueyue frowned and asked, "Then why didn’t he..." Zhao Chunxia said, "I guess... he has a soft heart. If he really had killed like that, things would have been irreparable. He knew there was room for maneuver, so he acted this way."

"He asked us not to interfere, precisely to avoid a massacre. If not for that, Lady Broken Sword, with her ruthless nature, would surely have forced him to start a killing spree. And that lady... also likes him very much. In the end, he wasn’t put in a difficult position; she chose to follow him."

Zhao Chunxia said quietly, "But if we were truly unreasonable and upset his lady, he... he... would surely show no mercy."

Xiao Wanjian cursed in discontent, "Adulterers and adulteresses, indulging in carnal pleasures, no matter their talent, it will be pointless in the end."

Wang Zongzheng said, "In this light, there is something fishy about this matter. Sisters, please don’t blame us for negligence. Previously, He Wentian risked his life to save us. If it weren’t for him, we would have been trapped and killed by the tomb. But now that everything is clearly explained, He Wentian’s scheming is profound, deeply calculated!"

Zhao Chunxia said, "We can’t really blame the senior brothers. He Wentian is very adept at disguise; not only were you all deceived, but I was too. Until the point of no return, I couldn’t believe he was doing evil."

Lin Aoshan said, "This man’s thoughts are deep and his schemes insidious, that is one thing. There are more calculations to come, he even desires to rise and dominate!" She then went on to detail the corpse soldiers and He Wentian’s subsequent strategies.

This conversation went on for an entire day, finally clearing everything up, knowing friend and foe, recognizing the key points.

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Meanwhile, on the other side.

Li Xian and Wen Caishang broke free from the crowd, now undisturbed by anyone. The main hall stood quietly, the continuous ringing of the bell impacting more than the ear could perceive. The expansive greenery around the circular forest remained unchanged for centuries. Despite the vibrant flowers, graceful willows, and lush green grass, strolling through it all felt lifeless.

With the peril behind them, the two engaged in close conversation, finding a unique rhythm in their talk and not feeling bored. Wen Caishang, dressed in white, her hair cascading like a waterfall, walked gracefully, full of poise.

After emerging from the lake, Wen Caishang pointed the way, and they walked together. Not far ahead, they saw a vermilion wall with an arched doorway for passage. Looking inside, a pale yellow stone blocked the view. But the space was wide, easy to circumvent.

Wen Caishang knew Li Xian was eager to learn. She herself was knowledgeable and well-read, proficient in various fields, eager to impart her miscellaneous knowledge to him. She said, "This is an eye-blocking stone, a common garden arrangement. Passing through that gate, without this large stone blocking the view, the scenery inside could be seen at once. It’s breathtaking at first glance but quickly becomes dull."