Chapter 609 - 288: Crushing Defeat (Part 2)

Elder Fa Zheng spoke meaningfully.

It was quite obvious.

The Blood Domain Divine Sect had already caught wind of the matter regarding Huang Li and was even clearly aware of it.

"Elder Fa Zheng, you misunderstand. Jingming is my most outstanding disciple."

Lin Tianlin was not perceptive.

"As far as I know, the youngest junior sister from your Cyan Cloud Sect is actually your strongest disciple, and she is currently in the main hall."

Elder Fa Zheng said with a smile.

Lin Tianlin’s expression turned stiff, and he fell into silence.

Elder Fa Zheng glanced towards Huang Li in the corner and said, "You come from Central Earth, you’ve cultivated with the Lin Family, stayed in the Central Earth Divine Sect, and then for some reason you ran to the Blood Domain, joined Sect Leader Lin’s fold. If I’m not mistaken, young lady, you traversed the Forbidden Forest, directly entered the territory of the Cyan Cloud Sect, met Sect Leader Lin, and then joined under him, correct?"

"You know about my past?"

Huang Li looked shocked.

"You’re called Huang Li, but I don’t know if Sect Leader Lin has told you."

Elder Fa Zheng nodded in agreement.

"Huang Li? What else do you know about me?"

Huang Li asked urgently.

"Disciple, the matter concerning you will be investigated by me."

Lin Tianlin said.

"Master."

Huang Li was somewhat anxious.

"Step back."

Lin Tianlin commanded unequivocally.

"Your past is all recorded in this envelope, if you want it, I can give it to you."

Elder Fa Zheng produced a red envelope, smiling.

A wind whirl passed through.

The red envelope appeared in Lin Tianlin’s hands.

"Thank you, Elder Fa Zheng!"

Lin Tianlin bowed.

"Sect Leader Lin, please don’t misunderstand. Some things happened in Central Earth, coincidentally our Blood Domain Divine Sect people went to train in the Forbidden Forest, and took a trip to Central Earth. Upon learning about Huang Li’s memory loss, we wished to help her regain her memories. If there’s any offense, please forgive us."

Elder Fa Zheng apologized sincerely.

"Elder Fa Zheng has been considerate. Someone, take Elder Fa Zheng and his group to the guest room to rest."

Lin Tianlin suppressed his anger and said.

Elder Fa Zheng was flaunting his power.

He trampled on the face of the Cyan Cloud Sect.

He wanted him to realize that everything about the Cyan Cloud Sect could not escape the eyes of the Divine Sect. That even the past of his disciple could be fully known by the Blood Domain Divine Sect. The Cyan Cloud Sect should not think of opposing the Divine Sect.

Quickly hand over what should be given to the Divine Sect, do not play tricks with me.

"Farewell."

Elder Fa Zheng smiled slightly, having achieved his purpose, and immediately left the main hall with his disciples.

"Master, that letter."

After Elder Fa Zheng and his group left, Huang Li was eager to see the contents of the letter.

Jiang Feng stood in the corner, feeling a bit anxious.

The Blood Domain Divine Sect knew Huang Li came from Central Earth and knew she lost her memory. They even went to Central Earth to investigate Huang Li’s past; so doesn’t that mean Huang Li’s grievances with him might have also been thoroughly investigated?

Was he also targeted by the Blood Domain Divine Sect?

But from Elder Fa Zheng’s previous demeanor, it seemed he was completely unaware of him.

Otherwise, they would certainly have pointed it out publicly.

But logically, if they could learn about Huang Li’s past, it was impossible for them to neglect him. Knowing Huang Li almost died at his hands, and the incident occurred in the Divine Sect Mansion, with the Blood Domain Divine Sect’s capabilities, if seriously investigated, they would surely catch wind of this.

Yet they noticed Huang Li but overlooked him.

"Rip!"

Lin Tianlin didn’t rush to give the envelope to Huang Li, but looked at it himself first.

Upon seeing the contents.

His expression turned very grim.

Huang Li’s past greatly differed from what Jiang Feng had mentioned.

The envelope described Huang Li’s identity, changing her from a solitary darts master’s daughter to the inheritor of the Mad Blade Martial Arts Hall.

The Blood Domain Divine Sect twisted the facts, knowing the Mad Blade Martial Arts Hall was annihilated by the Cyan Cloud Sect, they fabricated such lies; if Huang Li saw these contents, and truly believed her past was linked to the Mad Blade Martial Arts Hall, upon learning it was wiped out by the Cyan Cloud Sect, how would her feelings towards the Cyan Cloud Sect change?

This trick was truly vicious.

"Master, may I see it?"

Huang Li pleaded.

Lin Tianlin held the envelope.

Internally struggling.

Knowing it was another overt scheme of the Divine Sect.

When Elder Fa Zheng pointed out and informed Huang Li of her origins from Central Earth, he was already at a disadvantage.

Even if the envelope was intercepted, and he didn’t let Huang Li see it today, Elder Fa Zheng had ways to present another identical letter to Huang Li.

Even concocting more ridiculous and unforeseen contents.

Weighing the pros and cons, Lin Tianlin sighed, "The Divine Sect has gone to great lengths to divide the relationship between you and me. They’ve actually fabricated a story of you being from the Mad Blade Martial Arts Hall; they know the hall was annihilated by me a year ago, which conveniently left no evidence!"

He handed the envelope to Huang Li.

Huang Li took it, scanned it two or three times from start to finish.

The content was roughly a sentence claiming she was the daughter of the old master of the Mad Blade Martial Arts Hall and was sent young to Central Earth for training, joining the Central Earth Divine Sect under the arrangement of the Mad Blade Martial Arts Hall, gaining recognition from the Lin Family Cultivator.

Eventually, reformation took place in Central Earth.

She was forced to escape into the Forbidden Forest, traversing into the Blood Domain, arriving at the territory of the Cyan Cloud Sect, where unknown events occurred, resulting in her inexplicably becoming a disciple of the Cyan Cloud Sect, joining Lin Tianlin’s fold.

The content was pieced together ambiguously.

Centering on a vague lie.

"Despicable."

Huang Li finished reading, a face of shock but also anger, tearing the letter to shreds in front of Lin Tianlin and finally burned it with magic.

Lin Tianlin frowned again.

Huang Li’s reaction was somewhat excessive.

Is she believing it or not?

Or perhaps she started to suspect him!

"I eliminated the Mad Blade Martial Arts Hall for other reasons, unrelated to you. Your true identity I’m already investigating; I believe results will be soon forthcoming."

Lin Tianlin said.

"Thank you, Master."

Huang Li nodded.

"Junior Sister, the Divine Sect’s scheming is plainly evident; you must not believe Elder Fa Zheng’s nonsense, nor seek him out. He knows your talents and strength and will definitely try to sway you away from the Divine Sect or directly kill you. Previously, several senior and junior brothers were bewitched by them, in the end meeting tragic fates at their hands."

Wu Jingming cautioned.

"That rabble from the Divine Sect is utterly lawless, Sect Leader, I can’t swallow this offense."

A fat elder said indignantly.

"As long as we’re not fooled, their plans will fail, and they’ll be the ones who end up embarrassed; issue an order that no one is allowed to have any conflict with the Divine Sect disciples."

Lin Tianlin maintained his composure.

Upon dispersal, Huang Li and Wu Jingming were retained in the main hall.

Jiang Feng and Changyun left Cyan Cloud Peak, flying towards Yagu Peak together.

Over more than a year, the Paper Garden and other buildings atop Yagu Peak had been rebuilt. Jiang Feng had even opened a cave there, spending most of his leisure time on Yagu Peak.

If not for Changyun calling him over, he wouldn’t leave Yagu Peak easily.

"Brother Jiang, you understand the Divine Sect’s methods now, right!"

Changyun and Jiang Feng sat on the flying ship.

Protected by an array against eavesdropping, Changyun asked.

"I initially wondered why Sect Leader called me to the main hall; turns out he knew beforehand that the Divine Sect had prepared grand gestures, attempting to incite discord between him and the junior sister, hoping to alert me against future deception."

Jiang Feng explained.

When Elder Fa Zheng pointed out publicly and disclosed Huang Li’s Central Earth origin and true name, Jiang Feng’s heart tightened; surely the Blood Domain Divine Sect was informed about Huang Li’s past.

But altering it, claiming she belonged to the Mad Blade Martial Arts Hall was definitely designed to incite disharmony between Lin Tianlin and Huang Li.

One thing Jiang Feng didn’t quite grasp.

If the Blood Domain Divine Sect truly knew of Huang Li’s past, why haven’t they pinpointed him?

Could it be they truly do not recognize his enmity with Huang Li from Central Earth, or his presence seen as a negligible character in their eyes?

Simply not grabbing their attention.

However, whenever thinking about the Qinglong Cauldron and Dragon Bone Bow in his possession, Jiang Feng felt if they thoroughly investigated Huang Li, they wouldn’t overlook him.

At least not disregard the Qinglong Cauldron and Dragon Bone Bow, these two innate magical treasures.

So does the Blood Domain Divine Sect actually know about him?

Did they come here for Huang Li or for him?

Jiang Feng was very nervous.

It seemed like, if targeted by the Blood Domain Divine Sect, even hiding within the Cyan Cloud Sect might not be safe.

He asked Changyun some important questions.

After returning to the cave, he first checked the panel information.