The Rising Phoenix-Chapter 949: Admit It

Si Wuntian handed all those letters over to Si Tang, telling her that she could deal with the matter as she saw fit. Si Tang thanked him sincerely.

Si Wuntian wanted to see his wife, yet he felt too embarrassed to voice such a request aloud. In the end, he quietly left Si Tang’s courtyard without saying anything more.

That was how Si Tang obtained those letters.

Si Wuntian slowly rose to his feet. The overwhelming pressure in the hall intensified instantly, suffocating everyone present.

"Si Wunjian... What do you have to say?" Si Wuntian asked with a dangerously calm voice.

For the first time, the smile on Si Wunjian’s face faded slightly, but only slightly. He let out a soft sigh, as if mildly inconvenienced.

"It seems... things have become rather troublesome." Si Wunjian murmured.

His gaze shifted toward Mei Lijuan. ’Tsk, useless woman.’ Then, he laughed. It was a low, cold laugh that sent chills through the entire hall.

"Fine... since it has come to this... I will not deny it." Si Wunjian said with a faint smirk. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

The entire hall froze.

"Yes... I was involved." Si Wunjian said with a steady voice.

Mei Lijuan’s eyes widened in shock. He... admitted it? How could he just admit it so easily? Did he have a death wish?

Si Tang glared at Si Wunjian. Her grip on her sword tightened.

"But have any of you ever wondered why I would do such a thing?" Si Wunjian added.

No one spoke. His eyes finally landed on Si Wuntian.

"Elder Brother... You are never meant to be the patriarch." Su Wunjian said.

The words felt like a slap to Si Wuntian’s face. His expression darkened instantly. How could he forget about that? Their father had cherished Si Wunjian when they were younger. However, their father did not want to burden him with such responsibility. So, in the end, their father chose Si Wuntian simply because he was the elder son.

"The position should have been mine. I was more capable, more decisive, more suited to lead this family. And yet, Father chose you." Si Wunjian continued.

His voice was filled with years of buried resentment.

The tension in the hall reached its peak.

"So yes... I decided to take what should have been mine." Si Wunjian said with a smirk.

Everyone remained silent. No one dared to speak at that moment. However, a soft clap suddenly echoed through the hall. Every eye turned toward the source of the sound.

The person clapping was Bai Xifeng. Everyone wondered who this young girl might be. Then, a thought struck them. This young girl must be the pharmacist who had managed to concoct the God Rank Elixir yesterday.

Bai Xifeng stood there, slowly clapping with a faint smile on her lips.

Si Wunjian also turned to look at the woman who had concocted the God Rank Elixir. The same woman who had destroyed their years of work with a single move.

"How touching... a tale of brotherly love turned rotten." Bai Xifeng commented.

Bai Xifeng’s eyes locked on Si Wunjian.

"But unfortunately for you... Your plan has already failed." Bai Xifeng laughed.

Si Wunjian’s gaze sharpened as he looked at Bai Xifeng. For the first time, he felt a trace of unease.

Si Tang stepped forward. Her killing intent surged as she fixed her gaze on Si Wunjian.

"You chose to poison my mother because of your ambition? Why didn’t you just poison him directly?" Si Tang shouted.

Everyone was speechless. Well, what Si Tang said was not wrong. Since Si Wunjian wanted Si Wuntian’s position, he should have targeted Si Wuntian. Instead, he targeted Si Wuntian’s wife.

Si Tang turned to Si Wuntian.

"Father... the truth is clear. I think justice needs to be carried out." Si Tang stated firmly.

Si Wuntian closed his eyes briefly. When he opened them again, there was no hesitation left.

"Si Wunjian... You have the Si Family, attempted to murder the matriarch, and conspired against the clan." Si Wuntian declared.

His voice echoed through the hall.

"You will be..." Before Si Wuntian could finish the sentence...

Si Wunjian made his move. A terrifying wave of energy exploded from his body, shattering the stone beneath his feet. The nearest guards were thrown back violently as chaos erupted.

"Si Wunjian!" Si Wuntian shouted.

"Since I cannot have it... Then none of you should either." Si Wunjian said as he glared at Si Wuntian.

Then, his gaze locked onto Si Tang. "Let’s start with your daughter."

The instant Si Wunjian released his aura, the entire Clan Hall trembled. Crack! Fine fractures spread across the stone floor beneath his feet, racing outward like a spiderweb. The torches flickered violently, as if they might be snuffed out at any moment.

Several weaker guards were forced to their knees, their faces pale under the crushing pressure.

"You actually reached the Low Rank Cold Core Realm?" Si Wuntian asked in shock.

The elders were equally stunned.

"See... I am stronger than him." Si Wunjian said with a smirk.

Si Tang’s pupils shrank. So this was Si Wunjian’s true strength. No wonder he dared to scheme for so long.

"I had hoped to keep this hidden a little longer, but you have forced my face." Si Wunjian said, rolling his shoulders casually.

"Brother, I want to see how you feel when watching your own flesh and blood being killed right before your eyes." Si Wunjian said before rushing toward Si Tang.

"Si Tang!!!" Si Wuntian shouted.

Si Tang’s instincts screamed in warning. She raised her sword just in time.

Clang!

A deafening impact exploded as Si Wunjian’s strike collided with her blade. The sheer force alone sent a shockwave rippling through the hall.

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