Chapter 4106: No Way to Defend Yourself

Ni Sakong's expression was cold. He naturally recognized Gongshu Zhan, but he never expected Liu Wuzhou's soul imprint to appear on a Xingyao Sect member.

"This…"

Gongshu Zhan was equally bewildered, seeing so many people approaching aggressively, completely unaware of the reason.

"Sect Leader Ni, what are you saying? When did I kill your Disciples?"

As the two spoke, several people behind them also arrived.

Kou Hongliao, seeing Ni Sakong's displeased expression, sensed that something was wrong and said, "Sect Leader Ni, is there some misunderstanding here?"

"Misunderstanding? I'm sure Sect Leader Kou has heard of my Lingxiao Sect's secret soul imprint. Once it's placed on an opponent, there's no way to remove it.

Just a few hours ago, Saint Emperor Liu Wuzhou released his soul imprint, and then he, along with the arriving Second Grade Saint Emperor Zhuo Putian and Third Grade Saint Emperor Qin Xiu, all perished."

The surrounding crowd was somewhat surprised. These matters had already been mentioned once, and they didn't know why they were being repeated now.

At this point, Ni Sakong's tone shifted. He raised a hand and pointed at Gongshu Zhan, his voice instantly becoming sharp.

"My Sect's Disciple Liu Wuzhou's soul imprint is on him."

As soon as the words left his mouth, everyone present's expressions changed drastically. Only Ye Bufan, standing nearby, had a fleeting, almost imperceptible hint of amusement in his eyes.

All of this was naturally arranged by him. Since both Sects harbored ill intentions towards him, he might as well let them fight each other like dogs.

So, upon returning to Tiansheng City, he dispatched two Dao Bodies. The two Black-Clothed Men just now were transformed from his Dao Bodies. Through a clever design, he planted the stripped soul imprint onto Gongshu Zhan.

And at this moment, the big fool still didn't understand what was happening, looking utterly confused.

"Sect Leader Ni, are you mistaken? How could I possibly have a soul imprint on me…"

His words stopped abruptly as his Divine Sense detected the soul imprint on his chest.

Not only he, but everyone else could see it clearly. Although it was a secret technique of the Lingxiao Sect, for a Saint Emperor, it was still possible to detect the existence of a soul imprint.

Gongshu Zhan was somewhat dumbfounded: "Sect Leader Ni, please listen to me. This is truly a misunderstanding. I don't know what's going on…"

He desperately tried to explain, but he couldn't articulate why. Just then, an angry shout rang out.

"Enough!"

The voice was loud and full of anger, not from Ni Sakong, but from Ye Bufan.

He stepped forward, glaring at the people in front of him: "I was originally at home sleeping with my wife, but you insisted on coming to question me.

Didn't someone say they saw me outside the city? Didn't you suspect I did it?

Do you see it now? Who is the murderer after all?

I don't care what you two Sects do, but blaming me is unacceptable."

Although Ni Sakong was full of anger, it was ultimately his fault. The other party's apparent status was also there, so he could only say awkwardly, "Dan Wang, it's all a misunderstanding. This Elder apologizes."

It was relatively easy for him; he just needed to bow his head. Kou Hongliao, however, was somewhat embarrassed.

If he apologized, it would mean agreeing with Ye Bufan's words just now, placing the blame of being a murderer on his Sect's Second Elder.

But if he didn't express his stance, the current situation was indeed unreasonable.

Gongshu Zhan, having been unfairly blamed, was sweating profusely with anxiety.

"No, no, everyone, listen to me. It's not what you think."

He calmed himself down and briefly explained what had happened, "I was just ambushed by someone. That person planted the soul imprint on me. I didn't touch anyone from the Lingxiao Sect, and it's impossible for me to be the murderer."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Bufan looked coldly at Ni Sakong: "Are you trying to shift the blame?

You just said that this soul imprint is a unique secret technique of your Lingxiao Sect, and others can't use it, right? Then that can only mean the Black-Clothed Man just now was from your Lingxiao Sect."

"This is impossible!"

Ni Sakong looked coldly at Gongshu Zhan: "You said someone framed you. Who exactly was that person? Where are they now?"

Ye Bufan followed up, "Exactly, who was that person? You're not going to say it was me, are you?"

Gongshu Zhan had a bitter expression: "I… I don't know who he was? He already ran away."

"Elder, are you sure you're not joking with us?"

Ye Bufan pouted: "You, a Fourth Grade Saint Emperor, had a soul imprint planted on you, yet you don't know who the other party was, and you let him run away. Does that mean the one who attacked was a Five-Rank Saint Emperor?"

At this point, he looked at Ni Sakong: "Sect Leader, did you make the move, or does your Lingxiao Sect have Five-Rank Saint Emperors as numerous as cattle?"

Ni Sakong's expression grew even more somber. He naturally understood what his Sect's soul imprint was about. Normally, once it was planted, there was basically no way to remove it.

Even if they took a step back and said the soul imprint could be removed, how did the other party plant it on Gongshu Zhan? It simply didn't make sense.

Kou Hongliao naturally wanted to speak up for his Sect's Elder, his face full of urgency, "Second Elder, didn't you even see the other party's appearance?

At least tell Sect Leader Ni who made the move."

Ye Bufan added another jab: "Exactly, with your strength, you wouldn't even be able to see the other party's appearance, would you?"

"I…"

Gongshu Zhan felt like dying. He had indeed seen the Black-Clothed Man's appearance, but he looked exactly like himself. He couldn't possibly say he framed himself, could he?

At this moment, he understood that the other party's Black-Clothed Man's purpose in attacking was to frame him.

But only he believed such a thing; there was no one else who would. With this blame on his head, he couldn't shake it off even if he wanted to.

As the Second Elder of the Sect, he had always been high and mighty, but now he experienced what it meant to be unable to clear one's name.

Kou Hongliao, however, didn't know any of this and anxiously shouted, "No matter how special his identity is, my Xingyao Sect will not let him go."

He was truly anxious. After all, this matter concerned the harmony between the two great Sects. If Ni Sakong determined that the Second Elder was responsible, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Ye Bufan sneered: "What? You're not going to say I made the move, are you?

You'd better think carefully. I was just with your Sect Leader, and Sect Leader Ni was also present. This blame can't be pinned on me no matter how you try."

"I…"

Gongshu Zhan was speechless, unable to defend himself, wishing he could just die by hitting his head.

"I don't care anymore. Do whatever you want, but this matter has nothing to do with me. You two great Sects handle it yourselves."

After saying that, he took Hua Qiqi and Leng Qingqiu's hands and looked at Sword Emperor Qin Fei: "Senior Sword Emperor, Sister, this play isn't very interesting. Let's just go back."

Sword Emperor and Qin Fei had been watching silently beside them. They were also bewildered, not understanding what was going on.

But since it had been confirmed that the matter had nothing to do with Ye Bufan, there was no need to stay here. The group turned and flew towards Tiansheng City.

They left, but the Killing Intent on Ni Sakong's body grew heavier and heavier. He looked coldly at Kou Hongliao and the other man: "Do you really think my Lingxiao Sect is easy to bully? Today, your Xingyao Sect must give me an explanation!"

As soon as he finished speaking, more than a dozen figures sped from a distance.

It was precisely Lingxiao Sect's Grand Elder Hu Yan Zhuo and Second Elder Guang Chong Qiao, leading the Sect's Core Disciples. And on the other side, Xingyao Sect's Grand Elder Ju He also rushed over with seven or eight strong cultivators to provide assistance.