Free Web NovelChapter 868: Chapter 122 Who Are You?
Looking at the injured yet still tall-standing young man before him, and listening to his questions, his cries.
Hai Jingping couldn’t help but recall the previous encounter at his residence when he had already refused and made it clear that he wouldn’t do anything about Zhu Bijing’s matter.
At that time, the youth had bowed deeply, pleading earnestly, "Junior only seeks, an opportunity to speak!"
He had heard that a prodigy had emerged among the young generation of Qi Country, but he had never expected that the prodigy of Qi Country would bow down for a disciple of the Fishing Sea Tower who was clearly without a future.
For such a renowned, highly anticipated young genius, bowing down is often the most difficult act.
Moved by that youthful plea, he gave him that chance. An opportunity to speak, nothing beyond the bounds.
And indeed, the words spoken by the youth were truly deafening.
Unfortunately...
He weighed his options time and time again, but ultimately still took a step forward.
But the voice that arose behind him made him halt his action.
"Well said!"
Chongguang Zhenren praised, looking down at Jiang Wang from a high position, seemingly quite appreciative, "Until now, I have not known you. Who are you?"
Since Chongguang Zhenren had spoken, all power on the End of the World Platform then belonged to him. Hai Jingping silently stepped aside, no longer speaking.
Jiang Wang looked at this True Man of the Age, radiating with divine light, and seriously replied, "I, Jiang Wang, am precisely the ’outsider’ associated with Fellow Daoist Zhu Bijing..."
The crowd was in an uproar. People looked at each other in disbelief, shocked by his recklessness.
But for Jiang Wang himself.
He didn’t proclaim his title or his official rank because those things could only intimidate ordinary cultivators. On this End of the World Platform, they were meaningless.
Instead, he revealed his shortcomings, seemingly placing himself in danger, in front of the wrath of the Fishing Sea Tower.
Seemingly trapping himself in a deadly situation, yet actually retreating as a way to advance.
Regarding his dispute with Hai Zongming, Fishing Sea Tower had already tacitly agreed on the outcome amidst their disagreements with Qi Country. Fishing Sea Tower had no reason to target Jiang Wang over this matter anymore.
At this moment, Zhenren Qi Xiao from Jueming Island was present. Something could happen to Jiang Wang, but it could not be because of the Hai Zongming matter, for Qi Country had already stood behind Jiang Wang on this issue.
Therefore, his self-declared "identity" turned out to be the most opportune and safest choice.
Chongguang Zhenren smiled.
In the "charge" publicly announced by Fishing Sea Tower, they hadn’t specified who Zhu Bijing conspired with or who was harmed because the person she "conspired" with had not been pursued. Mentioning it publicly would only soften Fishing Sea Tower’s image.
But now, that very person had stood out.
It was already bold enough to leave the sea.
It was already bold enough to stay on Huai Island and observe the Sea Sacrifice Ceremony.
But he even dared to speak out during the Sea Sacrifice Ceremony to defend Zhu Bijing!
Interesting.
Did he really think Qi Xiao could protect him?
A newborn calf, was he truly not afraid of the tiger?
Chongguang Zhenren looked at Jiang Wang, his smile still lingering on his lips, "Young man, do you know what you are saying?"
"I might be too young, and sometimes my words are inappropriate, indeed not knowing what I am saying. But I know what I am doing, my lord," Jiang Wang replied, "I am requesting justice from the elders of the Fishing Sea Tower, on behalf of the disciples of the Fishing Sea Tower."
Chongguang Zhenren looked at Yang Feng, whose face showed he was enjoying the drama. He then glanced at Qi Xiao, who remained expressionless. He also cast a brief look at the beloved daughter of Qi Jun, the Lord Huaying, who kept a calm demeanor, albeit her thoughts were deeply concealed. freeωebnovēl.c૦m
"As for what you really think, let’s not talk about that; at least you spoke beautifully," Chongguang Zhenren said, then suddenly, his smile faded, "But what qualifies you to define ’injustice’, and on what basis do you seek justice for the Fishing Sea Tower disciples?"
In the end, given Jiang Wang’s current identity and strength, he didn’t even have the right to speak on the End of the World Platform!
Whether or not he could speak was entirely up to Chongguang Zhenren’s judgment.
This was precisely where the danger of the mission lay.
To navigate a boat amidst raging storms was indeed brave. However, battling against the stormy waves depended on whether the sea was willing to give the opportunity.
It appeared Chongguang Zhenren did not want to give that opportunity, and Jiang Wang could only remain silent.
"I believe... that justice must be served and reason must be voiced, without any need for qualifications or status," Jiang Wuyou spoke up just then.
Unlike Jiang Wang, she had gained the right to converse with Chongguang Zhenren as soon as she arrived, making her interjection appropriate.
She sat upright, radiating valor and calm, and questioned Chongguang Zhenren, "What do you think, True Man?"
Chongguang Zhenren turned around, looking at Jiang Wuyou with some surprise. freewebnoveℓ.com
He had not expected that the Lord Huaying, having gained the opportunity to speak, would actually do so. Did she not know that with just one word from the Fishing Sea Tower, her efforts overseas could lag far behind her siblings?
What was her relationship with this Jiang Wang to personally step up for him like this?
And that Zhu Biqiong, just a common disciple, how could she be so deeply involved...
Perhaps worrying that his imposing presence might disturb the Lord Huaying, Qi Xiao lifted her eyes and caught Chongguang Zhenren’s gaze, "The General believes that Lord Huaying has spoken reasonably. Of course, justice does not waver based on anyone’s opinion."
She was backing Jiang Wuyou!
"Oh, is that so?" Chongguang Zhenren’s gaze deepened.
"Haha." Yang Feng, sitting by the side under the banner of Yang Valley, chuckled mysteriously, "After all, in our Yang Valley, rewards and punishments are clearly defined, even if it’s a severe sentence, we wouldn’t deny anyone the chance to speak."
His eyes filled with a mischievous delight in the drama, he didn’t look at Chongguang Zhenren’s expression, but rather at the pitiable prisoner barely alive in front of him, hinting, "But as for the Fishing Sea Tower, that is their own business; this General shouldn’t comment."
For a moment, both True Men at the scene simultaneously allowed Jiang Wang to speak!
Jiang Wuyou was sure to speak, but whether Qi Xiao would do so was still uncertain. Yang Feng’s approval was completely unexpected. Of course, he might not really care whether Zhu Biqiong was wronged or not; perhaps watching the drama at the Fishing Sea Tower was his true intention.
Just as the situation seemed to be turning favorable for Jiang Wang, Chongguang Zhenren was about to speak, when suddenly another voice rang out from afar.
"This elderly has something to report!"
A white-haired old woman suddenly flew down to the End of the World Platform, leaning on a dragon-headed cane, bowing to Chongguang Zhenren.
Chongguang Zhenren extended his hand in a fleeting gesture of support: "Rise."
Whether intentionally or unknowingly, he interrupted the united momentum of the two True Men.
It was trouble followed by more trouble.
This senior elder from the Fishing Sea Tower swiftly shifted away from Jiang Wuyou’s question, focusing only on the white-haired old woman, he asked, "Granny Bizhu, what urgent matter brings you here so hastily?"
The visitor was none other than Zhu Biqiong’s master, Granny Bizhu.
Although Chongguang Zhenren appeared much younger than Granny Bizhu, it was only because he had achieved the Divine Arrival early, hence his flesh body did not age. His actual age was far beyond Granny Bizhu’s.
Jiang Wang bowed in greeting and then added a word of concern, "Granny."
Granny Bizhu didn’t even glance at him, as if he were a stranger, speaking only to Chongguang Zhenren, "This elderly charges Elder Huzong Hai Jingping with improper conduct and malicious intentions! He presided over the sea offering rituals, yet disregarded the sacred significance of these offerings, privately accepting bribes, colluding internally and externally, attempting to whitewash crimes. Moreover, he exploited his authority to give slanderous villains the opportunity to delude the public!"
It was a revelation shocking as a thunderclap!
