As the Universe Turns - Chapter 95

Chapter 95 One Person Rejected
In the entire Lian Feng Tower, the atmosphere instantly froze. In the distance, Fu Ling and the others’ hearts almost jumped out of their chests. They believed that Junior Brother Xiao must not be lying, but what was the use of just believing it? Evidence is all that matters.

“Alright …”

Elder Qianyuan nodded slightly and asked, “Last month, June 26, why were you with Hua Weiyang?”

“At that time …”

Yi Chen took a deep breath and closed his eyes. He explained the situation at that time, “I saw her in Changyin Mountain the day before. At that time, I also thought that she killed people from various sects, so I chased after her for a day and night. Later, I accidentally found Elder Tian Yang’s corpse. However, Elder Tian Yang died only six hours ago, so she didn’t kill her.”

After hearing this, everyone began to discuss again.

In the distance, Jiang Nanliu and the others were silent. So that’s what happened? That was why Yi Chen had risked his life to return to Hua Wei Yang and explain. Thinking carefully, the two of them were indeed injured at that time. According to Yi Chen’s temperament, if he wrongly blamed Hua Weiyang and injured Hua Weiyang, then after knowing the truth, he would definitely return to Hua Weiyang no matter what.

Just as she was about to explain, Jiang Nanliu suddenly pulled her, “Senior Sister, wait!”

“Junior Brother, don’t you believe in Yichen?” His eyebrows twisted as he stared blankly at him.

Jiang Nanliu shook his head and said, “I believe in Yichen, but this matter is complicated. Let’s observe for a moment first.” Then, he lowered his voice and said, “The people from the Tibetan Feng Valley were also there. They definitely wouldn’t say that. Senior Sister, don’t you understand? The people from the Tibetan Feng Valley, they want Yichen’s life …”

On Lian Feng’s stage, Elder Qianyuan raised his hand to signal for silence and said, “Then why did you suddenly go to Kunlun?”

Yichen said, “Because at that time, I heard many rumors that Lianhua Palace had killed people from various sects. I was worried that Senior Sister and the others were in Kunlun, so I went to investigate.”

Elder Qianyuan said, “Then if I assume that you went to Kunlun to meet Hua Weiyang, do you have any evidence or witnesses to prove that my hypothesis is not true?”

The crowd quieted down and Fu Ling anxiously said, “How could Junior Brother Xiao meet up with Hua Weiyang when he went to Kunlun? This is ridiculous!”

Elder Qianyuan looked at her and said, “If this girl can prove that my hypothesis is not true, you may as well say it out loud.”

“I…” Fu Ling was speechless for a moment. How would she prove it?

Everyone’s gaze shifted to Xiao Yichen. He slowly shook his head and said, “Nobody can prove it.” “Can that elder prove that he went down to Kunlun to meet up with Hua Weiyang?”

“Just because you were with her on June 26!” Liu Xuanyin pointed and suddenly said coldly.

The entire peak platform quieted down, and no one could refute it.

After a while, Elder Qian Yuan looked at Elder Kun Yi and the other three and whispered, “May I know what Junior Sister and the two Junior Brothers have in mind?”

The three of them remained silent for a moment before nodding, as if they had already decided on something.

Elder Qianyuan withdrew his gaze and looked at Xiao Yichen. “Right now, no one can prove what you said. However, on June 26, when you were with Hua Weiyang and concealed your identity to protect her, this matter is conclusive evidence. What do you have to say?”

Everyone remained silent. Yichen closed his eyes and slowly said, “I was born in heaven and earth, and I was trained by my master. I am worthy of the heavens, worthy of the earth, worthy of the people, worthy of my actions, worthy of my heart.”

“Alright …”

Elder Qianyuan nodded slightly and said, “Now, those who believe that Xuanqing Sect disciple Xiao Yichen is innocent, please stand to the left. Those who believe that he and Demon Sect demonic woman Hua Weiyang conspired to kill people from all sects, please stand to the right.”

The people of the various sects looked at each other. In the end, the people of Cangfeng Valley were the first to walk to the right, followed by the Sect Leader of Yu Xu Guan, Daoist Yunxiao. With a flick of his sleeve, he said, “Our Profound Sect’s Righteous Dao will never allow the demons of Diabolism to sneak in!” After saying that, he also walked to the right and exchanged glances with Cangfeng Valley of Liu Xuanyin.

Then there was Adept Yuxuan of the Azure Rainbow Sect. Originally, Adept Yuxuan and Adept Qingxuan were close, but now, they had no choice but to make. He said, “Even today, Fellow Daoist Qingxuan is still in seclusion, but this matter is too big for any mistakes …” With a long sigh, he also walked to the right.

Now that the four great sects had made their choices, how could the other sects still stand on Xiao Yichen’s side? In just a short while, the people from the various sects had actually stood to the right. There were even people who had begun to curse. Only the few sects in the Northern Region stood still.

Seeing this one-sided situation, his eyebrows were filled with anxiety as he hurriedly said, “Wait a moment! I can prove it!”

“Oh?” Elder Qianyuan looked at her and raised his hand slightly, “But there’s no harm in saying that.”

His eyebrows twitched as he said, “I can prove it, Yichen joined my junior sister back then, “He has always been obedient and upright. He has never done anything against morality. However, he is still young. In addition, he attaches great importance to kindness. Back at Mount Kunlun, he admitted that he misunderstood Hua Weiyang and injured him. That’s why he was feeling guilty. That’s why he protected her. It’s definitely not because he colluded with the Demon Fairy.”

“Martial Uncle Mei …”

Yi Chen raised his head and watched as his eyebrows anxiously defended him. He felt even more sad, but at this moment, he was unable to utter a single word.

“Do you know him? You don’t know him at all. It’s so arbitrary. What’s the difference between him and the Devil Religion? You don’t know at all that he would never kill anyone. Right now, my eyebrows still dare to vouch for his life. Those people were definitely not killed by him.”

“Junior Sister!”

This time, it was Xie Chichun who pulled her back and stopped her from continuing. Jiang Nanliu’s expression was bitter as he shook his head and sighed.

“Martial Uncle Mei …”

Yichen’s voice gradually choked, and his eyes were gradually blown red by the cold wind from Lian Fengtai.

The crowd fell into silence again. Elder Qianyuan said, “Mei Jianyi, what you said just now is only your own subjective speculation and cannot be used as evidence in this case. Now, I pronounce the verdict …”

“Wait.”

At this moment, a cold woman’s voice rang out. Everyone followed suit and saw Ling Yin standing on the treetop, her clothes fluttering like a cold Fairy from the Heavenly Palace.

Everyone finally came to a realization. His master was still here. Shouldn’t he have asked his master first to condemn his disciple?

Elder Qianyuan looked at her and said, “Fairy Miaoyin, there’s no harm in saying that.”

Ling Yin’s face was calm as she said coldly, “He is my disciple. I believe him.” As he finished speaking, he slashed his finger and a green light shot towards the empty left. With a “bang”, it immediately left a mark.

“This …”

Quite a few people were shocked. This stroke of hers represented “the right of one person to veto”!

It was precisely because she was Xiao Yichen’s master that even Adept Qingxuan did not have the authority to do so. However, she did. And because of this, the people on the right could not prove Xiao Yichen’s guilt completely. Therefore, her “one-person veto” was established.

However, this person’s rejection did not mean that Xiao Yichen was innocent. He could only allow the case to continue until Xiao Yichen’s guilt or innocence was proven.

However, since she had used her veto, it would be tantamount to tying her life to this disciple. Once Xiao Yichen was convicted, then she would also be guilty. No matter how much punishment Xiao Yichen received, she would bear it together!

“Junior Sister …”

This time, Feng Xiaoyin was also stunned. She really couldn’t understand why Junior Sister actually used “one-man veto” to protect this disciple. Why would she risk the world’s condemnation to protect this disciple?

Feng Xiaoyin thought for a while, but she still felt that something was wrong. Looking at Mei Jianyi and Jiangnan Liu, the two of them had strange expressions. Where did Xiao Yichen come from? Junior Sister never accepted disciples, so why did she suddenly accept him as a disciple? Unfortunately, he wasn’t in the sect during those years. Looks like there’s a lot of things that he doesn’t know about this Eldest Senior Apprentice Brother.

In the distance, he really looked at Ling Yin’s calm face and shook his head with a sigh.

On the Lian Feng stage, everyone was silent. Even if ten million more people were to stand on the right, it would be useless. “I declare that the case will be reopened in three days,” said Elder Qianyuan.

Everyone retreated one after another. If the second trial failed, the Three Heavenly Saints would probably be alerted to come personally.

Ling Yin didn’t say much. She gently flicked her sleeves and rode a green light towards Purple Night Peak. Yi Chen raised his head and looked at her disappearing back. All he had in his heart was bitterness.

The retrial in three days was bound to be even more intense than it was today, and the various sects that found Xiao Yichen guilty would also find evidence.

…

This night, there was no light from the stars or the moon, and there was only the wind blowing silently on Lian Feng’s stage.

Yi Chen looked at the shadows on the ground. In three days, the final trial would be over. Miss Wei Yang’s injuries were almost healed …

“Xiao Yichen, Xiao Yichen, I’m almost dead. I still have the heart … to think of someone else.”

With a bitter smile, Yi Chen looked at the cliff not far away. In the past, he could always see Senior Withered Pine. He still remembered the scene when he passed on his “Withered Wood Dragon’s Roar”. When would he be able to attain such outstanding accomplishments …

“Sigh.”

He let out a long sigh. Perhaps he wouldn’t be able to achieve such accomplishments in his entire life. If the people of the various sects decide that he was guilty three days later, they would probably implicate Master. No, how could they implicate Master …

“Sand–Sand–”

The wind blew up the fallen leaves all over the ground, but that was the sound of footsteps that a person slowly walked over. Yi Chen bitterly smiled and said, “Junior Sister, you’re here.”

“Senior Brother …”

Under the curtain of night, Qianyu Nichang’s figure slowly appeared. She slowly walked over. Tonight, there was no light from the stars and moon, and she could not see her face clearly.