System's Super Sect-Chapter 577 - 574. Accountability for Xia Jin

"We were forced into rebellion along with Hei Shan, and the destruction in Cangwu City was truly an unavoidable action. Both Hei Shan and I are willing to take responsibility for this and will certainly repair Cangwu City. However, I hope Sect Leader Wen can see clearly that it was Xia Jin who first intended to harm my young lady!"

After finishing in one breath, Luan Yue looked at Wen Ping, recalling the promise Wen Ping made to her at the mountain base that day.

To be honest, at that time, she truly didn’t dare to believe Wen Ping’s promise.

Having struggled in Heaven and Earth Lake for over a century, how could she not know the ugliness of human nature? Those who truly keep their word are rare. Therefore, she never lives with a lucky mindset, that’s why she came to the foot of Yunlan Mountain late at night.

But now, looking at Wen Ping’s actions, she believes, she believes Wen Ping is someone who keeps his word.

She instantly understands why Wen Ping has such a reputation in Cangwu City, praised by everyone. And why the people of Cangwu City are so united, that others will step in to help if an incident occurs on the street, unlike in other cities where people will avoid trouble.

Because Wen Ping dares to stand up for ordinary people in front of Situ Xiuneng, this Silver Level Chief, and dare to speak for them!

Wen Ping’s code of conduct is a beacon for Cangwu City.

Wen Ping asked, "Can you guarantee that what you say is true?"

Luan Yue hurriedly replied, "If I speak even half a falsehood, I, Luan Yue, am willing to die to make amends!"

Following that, Hei Shan by her side also added, "I, Hei Shan, feel the same!"

Their words were firm and carried an undeniable stance. Compared to Xia Jin’s words and his unconvincing demeanor, Luan Yue and Hei Shan’s words made it easier for people to believe, making it seem more likely that their version of events could be true.

Wen Ping believed them.

Situ Xiuneng believed them too.

At the moment of belief, Situ Xiuneng turned his cold gaze towards Xia Jin. He thought Xia Jin really took his admonition to heart, but didn’t expect not at all. Not only did he persist blindly but also dragged Lu Ming and others along.

As he was regretting this, Wen Ping turned around, staring at Xia Jin, and said, "It’s your turn now..."

Cangwu City’s undeserved disaster, Luan Yue and Hei Shan have paid the price.

No matter the reason.

Be it unintentional.

Or forced retaliation.

Though what Wen Ping made Luan Yue and Hei Shan do couldn’t bring the dead back to life, it somewhat settled things. Next, it’s Xia Jin’s turn to repay according to Luan Yue’s words, making it clear to Wen Ping that Xia Jin was the mastermind.

As for whether someone instructed Xia Jin behind the scenes, Wen Ping wasn’t interested in delving deeper, as they can’t reach Yunlan Mountain anyway.

No need to worry about Bainian Xiang’s safety.

Even if someone managed to reach and break the system’s Maze Array, he wouldn’t worry, as Immortal Sect’s current strength is sufficient to repel invaders. It’s enough to fend off the full-force attack from any Four-star Giant Influence.

What he has to do now is seek justice for Cangwu City.

Murderous intent, arise!

Feeling this murderous intent, Situ Xiuneng quickly stood in front of Xia Jin and spoke, "Sect Leader Wen, please, hear me out first."

Wen Ping said, "If it’s to exonerate Xia Jin, those words don’t need to be spoken."

Situ Xiuneng said, "I’m not here to defend my unworthy disciple; indeed, he was wrong. But Sect Leader Wen, please understand, this matter stems from grievances between Hidden Dragon Sect and Xia Ji. Though my disciple may have gone too far, injuring people from Cangwu City, he’s yet to harm a single person from the Immortal Sect!"

Upon hearing Situ Xiuneng’s words, Wen Ping laughed.

An inexplicable smile.

Then, Wen Ping said, "You’re mistaken; today I’m not siding with Hidden Dragon Sect, just seeking justice for the fallen soldiers of Cangwu City, whether Hidden Dragon Sect or Xia Family, they are all the same to me."

His words ended, making Situ Xiuneng’s face immediately freeze.

Before he could say anything more, Wen Ping spoke again, "Elder Zhao, leave Xia Jin to you."

After saying this, Wen Ping headed towards Cangwu City.

There are still people to be rescued in Cangwu City.

Watching Wen Ping’s back, Long Ke nodded, even if Wen Ping didn’t say it, she knew what Wen Ping meant.

Xia Jin, must be killed!

Indeed, if it were her, she wouldn’t offend a powerful force for the life and death of ordinary people, as Immortal Sect was still weak. However, those were previous thoughts; after spending time in Immortal Sect, she changed.

Of course, not because she gained compassion.

But she gained more understanding, recognition of Wen Ping.

This disdainful attitude that nobody cared about, she hadn’t seen anyone else like it.

It also suggests that the people behind Wen Ping might be powerful enough to overlook the entire Heaven and Earth Lake.

Putting aside her thoughts, Long Ke activated her three Meridian Gates. A boundless Upper Realm of Mountain Suppression aura immediately swept forth. Along with it, the long spike weapon always with her emerged from the storage ring.

These spikes have killed many in the Mountain Suppression Realm, but for Xia Jin, does she need to use a sledgehammer to crack a nut?

Of course, Xia Jin isn’t worthy of her revealing her weapon, nor even of her opening the Meridian Gate.

Opening the Meridian Gate and taking out the weapon was only because Situ Xiuneng still stood in front of Xia Jin, looking like he intended to protect him. So, to kill Xia Jin, it was necessary to fight Situ Xiuneng first, perhaps even to kill him first.

"Die..."

Long Ke whispered, and with a kick, his body shot towards Xia Jin like an arrow off a bowstring. Seeing this, Situ Xiuneng knew today was already irreversible and instantly opened three scarlet-red Meridian Gates.

As Situ Xiuneng opened the Meridian Gates, Long Ke’s Long Spike had already thrust forward, directly aiming at Xia Jin’s chest. Situ Xiuneng hurriedly pushed Xia Jin back with one hand, sending him flying dozens of meters away.

After pushing Xia Jin away, Situ Xiuneng directly formed fists with both hands, gathering a large amount of scarlet Vein Qi around his fists, which embraced the fists as he advanced towards Long Ke’s Long Spike. The two instantly collided head-on, and facing Situ Xiuneng’s fists, the Long Spike pierced through the Vein Qi wrapped around one fist as if it were as soft as tofu.

Situ Xiuneng’s eyes changed, and just as it was about to pierce his skin, his other fist hurriedly punched from the side, causing the Long Spike to deflect in direction. He then rapidly retreated a dozen steps.

"This is Dragon Beard!"

Situ Xiuneng glanced at the Long Spike in Long Ke’s hand, his mind stuck on the moment just now when the Long Spike instantly pierced his Mountain-Suppressing Armor.

The dragon, in the Demon Race, belongs to the emperors.

The pinnacle of bloodlines.

Acquiring even part of it requires immense power; otherwise, the Dragon Bone of the Dragon God Sect wouldn’t remain unclaimed. And forging part of it into a weapon requires even greater ability, which, as far as he knew, a Three-Spin Vortex Divine Artisan couldn’t achieve.

Perhaps Four Vortexes or Five Vortexes might have a chance.

Long Ke smirked faintly and said, "You’re quite insightful. So... if you’re going to use the Mountain-Suppressing Armor to stall for time, you might not even know how you’d die... Enough with the talk, let’s settle life and death first."

As the words fell, Long Ke made his move once more.

Behind him, Luan Yue and another turned pale, hurriedly pulling Bainian Xiang back. The people from the Immortal Sect naturally also hurried into Yunlan Mountain. Yunlan Mountain had the Immortal Sect’s array, so there was no fear of the battle aftermath from the Mountain Suppression Realm.

At this moment, Situ Xiuneng simply didn’t want to settle life and death with Long Ke.

Seeing Long Ke coming again, he quickly retreated further away from Cangwu City, shouting to Lu Ming, "Lu Ming, take Xia Jin and leave here."

Although Lu Ming had taken a kick from Long Ke earlier, and the Mountain-Suppressing Armor was shattered, and his Spirit Body was somewhat injured, he hadn’t lost his ability to act. After Long Ke and Situ Xiuneng clashed, he had already retreated beside Xia Jin.

Upon hearing Situ Xiuneng’s shout, he suddenly tore his shirt open.

At the moment the shirt was torn, a pair of red eyes suddenly lit up at the shoulder, revealing a bloody aura of Demon Qi. Following that, a dark cyan demon claw suddenly grasped Lu Ming’s shoulder, seemingly borrowing strength.

The tattoo of the demon on Lu Ming’s body came to life.

In an instant, a Great Demon of the Wing Race, sporting fleshy wings over ten meters long, separated from the surface of Lu Ming’s skin. This demon, with dark cyan skin capable of vanishing into the forest at will, was most notable for its head.

It was a face both pale and ferocious, as if imbued with all the bitterness of time. Below this human face was a beast’s head covered with half a face of fur, trembling incessantly as it roared.

Seeing it, those around them all revealed expressions of shock.

"A demon of the Wing Race that can attach to humans!"

"First time seeing it..."

The crowd murmured in low wonder.

Amidst their astonishment, the Great Demon spread its wide fleshy wings with a sudden flap, causing a gust of wind in the night. Then, one claw grabbed Lu Ming, and another claw grabbed Xia Jin beside him.

Then, the wings flapped to accelerate, about to soar into the sky.

Watching this from the city wall, Wen Ping’s eyes flashed with a hint of killing intent, "Destroying the city and leaving just like that?"

The Evil Spirit Knight suddenly appeared!

A blue flame, entwined around white bone, emerged out of thin air, accompanied by cold and defiant laughter.

Haha—

Haha—

Amid this laughter, a scarlet iron chain flew into the air, seemingly trying to bind the Great Demon of the Wing Race, which was about to fly away. At their respective speeds, the Wing Race Great Demon could not evade the Evil Spirit Knight’s chain.

If it were in the Upper Realm of Mountain Suppression, it might be able to swat the chain away.

But this Wing Race demon, despite having the Special Ability of attaching to humans, was not very powerful in itself.

Mere Lower Realm of Mountain Suppression, the Evil Spirit Knight wouldn’t have to expend much effort to kill it.

However, Wen Ping noticed then that as Situ Xiuneng held off Long Ke with effort, his expression changed with slight surprise at the appearance of the Evil Spirit Knight, yet showed no sign of worry.

"It seems there is another trick... indeed, this world is vast, with all sorts of special demons emerging endlessly. Given it can attach to humans, it likely has other abilities... an ability to escape this place securely."

Wen Ping murmured softly, and then, abruptly, the darkness around the Wing Race Great Demon shifted. Just as the Evil Spirit Knight’s chain was about to bind it, with Xia Jin and Lu Ming in tow, it vanished on the spot.

All that was heard was the chain hitting the ground, followed by Situ Xiuneng calling for a halt.

"Sect Leader Wen, I am willing to bear responsibility for the actions of my unworthy disciple. No matter how much White Crystal you need, I can provide... that demon, called Black Pattern, not only can it attach to humans, but it can also teleport twenty miles away instantly. Twenty miles, unless it’s a Wing Race Great Demon in the Upper Realm of Mountain Suppression, no one can catch up."