Free Web NovelChapter 872: Chapter 124 Turbulent_3
He was so excited!
How often did one get to speak atop the End of the World Platform in a lifetime?
Every Sect Master, every True Man, had to listen to him speak! It was too domineering!
He had long recognized Jiang Wang’s talent, and after witnessing Wu Yi’s effortless capture, he was even more certain that Jiang Wang would definitely grow into a power in his own right. But he hadn’t expected that Jiang Wang was not only astonishingly talented but also had such an extensive network!
My goodness, one of the Four Great Academies of the World—Qingya Academy, top-tier family clans Shimen Li Clan, Da Ze Tian Clan, Bei County Yan Family, as well as another of the Four Great Academies—Longmen Academy, in addition to our own Zhong Xuan Family, were they aiming to dominate the world?
The world may be large, but where couldn’t they go?
Any of these forces, alone or by their family name, could perhaps be disregarded by the Sea Tower on the ocean. But their united voices could not be ignored!
Even Chongguang Zhenren, the First Elder of the Sea Tower, could not afford to be indifferent.
Yet he even smiled, leisurely glancing at Yang Feng, "I wonder, Brother Yang, what do you make of this situation?"
The flag-bearer of Yang Valley smiled, "I’ll go with what everyone decides."
There was no great commotion at first when he spoke sarcastically. Now that the crowd surged with emotions, he refrained from the impulse to leap to the forefront. Maintaining a firm grasp on discretion and opposing the Sea Tower head-on was, after all, not what a wise leader would do.
Chongguang Zhenren remained calm, as if the scene before him, almost akin to a coup, hadn’t affected him at all.
However, he eventually turned back and looked at Jiang Wang, "Alright, young fellow. You now have the opportunity to present your so-called ’grievance’. But let me remind you, if you don’t have sufficient evidence..."
He chuckled softly, "Although I am reluctant to see a prodigy wither, someone must take responsibility for the delay of the Sea Sacrifice ritual."
The implication was—you will die.
If previously he seemed indifferent, treating the current situation just as an interesting play and even appreciating the young genius here,
Then, at this moment—when forced to make a concession, even if such a concession was negligible—he had already harbored a killing intent.
This was the killing intent from a True Man of the Age.
Jiang Wang remained silent.
But those heavy sentiments, he hadn’t missed a single one.
Was it difficult to save Zhu Bijing?
Extremely difficult!
He just wanted a chance to speak, and he had to flatter Granny Bizhu first, then beg painfully to Hai Jingping. Even so, he had to withstand a slap upon arrival, spitting blood before he could speak.
That was just to open his mouth.
To fully complete his speech, he still needed the nod from Chongguang Zhenren.
But he couldn’t even find where the doors to Chongguang Zhenren’s house were, let alone have the qualifications to seek an audience.
There was simply no possibility of a deal between him and Chongguang Zhenren, because there was no parity between them at all.
Zhongxuan Sheng did the opposite and devised a strategy to pressure Chongguang Zhenren with public opinion, which was audacious to the extreme. freewebnσvel.cѳm
According to Zhongxuan Sheng’s plan, it was for Jiang Wuyou to speak in support of Jiang Wang first, followed by the Da Ze Tian Clan holding the ground. (Jiang Wang had already discussed it with Tian Chang, who somehow obtained Tian Anping’s support.)
These two influential voices were the prelude.
Zhongxuan Sheng had earlier bribed some elders of smaller sects, to have them step forward and say a word or two when necessary. They did not have to oppose the Sea Tower, just express the "public’s will" for justice, a desire for the truth.
The Sea Tower, self-styled as the lord of the Near Sea Archipelago, could not blatantly trample on public opinion.
This was how Jiang Wang’s opportunity to complete his speech could be obtained.
But unexpectedly, Qingya Academy, Shimen Li Clan, Bei County Yan Family, and even disciples of the newly acquainted Longmen Academy, were all willing to speak for Jiang Wang. So much so that the elders of the smaller sects Zhongxuan Sheng had bribed didn’t even need to take the stage.
Because public opinion had already formed.
The Sea Tower could certainly ignore these voices and even immediately muster many more to disrupt public opinion. A mere hint from the Sea Tower would be enough for an abundance of people eager to speak. But the scene that had just occurred was here to stay, impossible to forget.
The use of a criminal for the Sea Sacrifice who is under suspicion cannot be forgotten by the people.
And who could truly ignore the power represented by these people, these voices coming together?
Look.
Even Chongguang Zhenren, one of the most powerful individuals in the entire ocean, the First Elder of the Sea Tower, now had to lower his proud head and listen to what Jiang Wang had to say, the words he should have spoken long ago.
Even if the man was not polite and carried threats. But making a True Man yield was extremely difficult! fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓
Jiang Wang did not become arrogant because of Chongguang Zhenren’s concession; his demeanor remained composed, even humble.
"How would I, a junior, dare to speak recklessly without evidence?" He bowed deeply to Chongguang Zhenren, then straightened up slowly and turned his head to Granny Bizhu, "In fact, you were quite right about a few things you said earlier."
Granny Bizhu inwardly panicked. She had already felt things spiraling out of her control when, one after another, those of noble lineage stood up. Jiang Wang had more influence than she had imagined. She had already fully recognized Jiang Wang’s relationship with Zhongxuan Sheng, yet she hadn’t expected so many people to speak out now... This meant that her contingency plans might not be sufficient.
The consequences of miscalculation were terrifying, especially for someone like her, with so many hidden, unspeakable secrets.
But from her expression, no one could spot the slightest trace of panic.
She had lived many years, very clear on one thing: most of the time, people are not defeated by their opponents, but by their own panic!
So not only did she show no panic, she even snorted coldly with imposing momentum, "Which of my words were wrong? Justice is clear for all to see, you ungrateful..."
"Zhu Bijing is inherently pure-hearted. To end up like this today, she was seduced by villains!" Jiang Wang abruptly raised his voice to interrupt her, "You’re right about that!"
"But the villain is not Elder Hai Jingping, nor is it me, who is far in the continent and completely unable to make contact."
For the first time, he used such a piercing gaze, staring fiercely at the old woman in front of him, his voice as if chopping iron, "It’s you, this old sanctimonious hag!"
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(Two updates combined into one, so no update tonight. See you tomorrow~)
