It would've been better if Mu Zirui hadn't spoken, but as soon as he did, Luo Xuanji's holy aura increased several times. How could Mu Zirui resist? He fell to the ground and coughed up blood.
Luo Xuanji said coldly, "Then why don't you tell me why Su Chen isn't a good person? If you can give me a reasonable explanation, I'll execute Su Chen right now."
Su Chen was still laughing, but when he heard Luo Xuanji's words, he subconsciously shrunk his neck.
Then he looked at Luo Xuanji. She was clearly trying to hold back her laughter. Fine, she was just teasing him.
I knew it, how could Little Xuanji bear to kill me ….
Mu Zirui's beard trembled as he said hoarsely, "Su Chen is Yu Tianheng's successor!"
As soon as he said this, everyone was shocked.
Su Chen was stunned. It seemed Mu Zirui had investigated him quite a bit. He'd even found out about this.
But …. Elder Mu, oh Elder Mu, are you trying to be funny?
Although Mu Zirui wasn't smart, he wasn't stupid either. In theory, this matter could indeed pose a threat to Su Chen.
This was because, in the eyes of the world, Yu Tianheng's death was largely due to Lady Providence. Even the disciples of the Spiritual Mountain Sect had always believed that Lady Providence and Yu Tianheng were enemies. Lady Providence had plotted against the Revered of the World, seizing Yu Tianheng's millions of years of accumulated power.
In their eyes, Yu Tianheng was Lady Providence's enemy, and Yu Tianheng's successor and disciple were remnants of the previous dynasty, existences that couldn't be allowed to live.
This was a misjudgment brought about by misinformation. Su Chen didn't know how Mu Zirui had found out about his' identity ', but it wasn't hard to guess. His relationship with the Dragon Clan was good evidence, and the Great Holy Flame he cultivated was also a cultivation technique created by Yu Tianheng. If someone investigated carefully, they would've definitely found some clues.
Saying that Su Chen was Yu Tianheng's successor, in a sense, was correct and reasonable.
But if Mu Zirui wanted to use this matter to defeat him, it could only be said that he was dreaming.
"Is it your turn to report such a thing?" Luo Xuanji said coldly.
What he meant was that he had known all along.
Once these words were said, Mu Zi Rui felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave.
How could this be? Since the Empress knew about Su Chen's origins, she shouldn't have such an attitude.
This was his greatest trump card to take down Su Chen, but he did not expect that it would not be of any use. Mu Zirui was dumbfounded. He had prepared a dignified and righteous speech, but he did not know what to say.
If the Empress didn't care, then what was the point of him continuing?
After hemming and hawing for a while, Mu Zi Rui was unable to say a single word.
Su Chen shook his head and stepped forward. "Elder Mu, it's not convenient for you to speak, so I'll speak on your behalf. You colluded with the head of the Celestial Evolution Sect to assassinate me. In truth, this isn't a major crime, and it can even prove your loyalty to the Spiritual Mountain Sect and Lady Providence. However ….
Mu Zi Rui's eyes flashed, then he said angrily, "You're slandering me! How could I possibly collude with demons?"
"Why bother? The head of the Celestial Evolution Sect is right here with me. Do you need me to release him so that he can confront you?
I'm sure he'd be more than happy to have a companion on his journey to the underworld, "said Su Chen jokingly.
Mu Zi Rui immediately fell silent. His body involuntarily trembled, as if his fear had reached its peak and he might collapse at any moment. He actually turned around and ran out of the hall, disregarding everything else.
Seeing this, Lin Dong immediately took action. Hundreds of flying swords flew out, forming a dense net of swords that shot forward. It formed a sword prison, sealing Mu ZiRui's movements.
"Your Highness, Mu Zi Rui dared to collude with demons and has violated a great taboo of the Spiritual Mountain Sect. I suggest we hand him over to Spirit Law Peak for interrogation."
Spirit Law Peak's elder also stood out. He was a burly man with a dark face, known as the Iron Judge. He was in charge of all punishments in the Spiritual Mountain Sect. He was the most feared elder of the Spiritual Mountain Sect. Usually, the Iron Judge did not smile and always had a straight face. Su Chen once tried to talk to him, but he ignored him, so Su Chen decided not to talk to him anymore.
The Iron Judge's voice was hoarse as he said, "According to the Spiritual Mountain Sect's laws, Elders who have colluded with demons and betrayed the Spiritual Mountain Sect are guilty of a first-class crime. After interrogation, regardless of whether they are repentant or not, they will be executed. Their soul will be destroyed and they will never be able to transcend."
When Mu Zi Rui heard the Iron Judge's words, his eyes rolled back and he fainted.
Su Chen did not need to deal with what happened next. Everything would be handled according to the Spiritual Mountain Sect's rules.
However, Su Chen still needed to read Mu Zi Rui's memories. He still wanted to find Xue Honglian's whereabouts.
After all, she was the Spiritual Mountain Sect's number one genius disciple. It was a pity to lose her just like that. Su Chen did not believe that Xue Honglian would fall into the demon race. She must have left for some reason. Perhaps it was related to Mu Zi Rui.
As expected, after Su Chen read Mu Zi Rui's memories, he quickly found Xue Honglian's whereabouts.
However, what Su Chen did not expect was that Xue Honglian really went to the Demon Abyss Universe.
And … it was her Master, Elder Lin Dong, who personally sent her.
Su Chen's gaze instantly fell on Lin Dong. He suddenly did not understand why this old man sent his prized disciple to the demon race's territory. What was his purpose?
Lin Dong noticed Su Chen's gaze. He smiled faintly and walked towards Su Chen. He stroked his beard and said, "Elder Su, if you have any questions, there's no harm in speaking frankly."
"Why did you send Xue Honglian to the Demon Abyss?" Su Chen asked straightforwardly.
Lin Dong smiled. "This is Her Majesty's intention."
Su Chen was even more speechless when he heard this. He immediately found Luo Xuanji and questioned him.
In response, Luo Xuanji just replied indifferently, "I naturally have my reasons for doing this. You don't have to ask too much. Just wait and see."
Su Chen was speechless. He turned around, but in the end, he still did not know anything.
Why did Luo Xuanji hide it from him?
Could it be that there was some long-term plan against the demon race?
Forget it. Since Luo Xuanji did not say anything, she must have her reasons. Just as she said, just wait and see.
The next day, everyone returned to the Spiritual Mountain Sect. The Divine Kings of Aparagodaniya also followed them to the Spiritual Mountain Sect to be conferred. Only then would they be officially considered as part of the Spiritual Mountain Sect and be considered as contract workers. On the other hand, if they were not registered, they would only be considered as temporary workers and would have no status.
After everyone left, Su Chen and Long Xiaoyou set off alone.
There was no other way. With the Chaotic Alloy, it was safer to teleport alone to avoid any accidents during the teleportation and a group of people would suffer.
In order to ensure safety, Su Chen also reinforced the teleportation formation and selected several transit points. After several trips, it took several days to reach the Spiritual Mountain, Jing Province.
After returning to Jing Province, the first thing Su Chen did was to retrieve the Fortress of the Gods. He could not wait to see this big guy.