212: Fairy Xuanji falls into demonic possession, Li Changsheng proves his innocence!

Li Changsheng looked at Lu Yuan, who stood in the center of the venue like a deity accepting everyone's worship, and an unprecedented despair welled up in his heart.

If Zhou Yu was born, why must there also be Zhuge Liang!

Fairy Xuanji slumped onto the ground, her previously dignified appearance completely gone. At this moment, her face was contorted, and her eyes revealed a mix of madness and malice.

She stared fixedly at the Yaochi Holy Mother, and in those eyes that were once respectful, only naked jealousy and hatred remained.

"Holy Mother... are you very pleased with yourself?" Fairy Xuanji's voice was hoarse, filled with hysterical delight. "Since childhood, I have lived in your shadow.

In terms of talent, in terms of effort, how am I inferior to you? But why do all the halos belong to you? The position of Saintess is yours, and the position of Holy Mother is also yours! And I can only be the shadow behind you, a dog that is summoned and dismissed at your whim!"

She suddenly threw her head back and laughed shrilly: "I am unwilling! That's why I defected to the Soul Clan! As long as I destroy your precious disciple and ruin the future of Jade Pool, watching you suffer makes me happy! Even being a Puppet of the Soul Clan is better than being a dog under you!"

The Yaochi Holy Mother's expression was indifferent, as if she were looking at a stranger.

She felt no anger, nor even pity, only a high and mighty calm.

"Is this the reason you betrayed the Sect?" The Yaochi Holy Mother's voice was clear and cold, echoing above Spirit Island. "Jealousy has long since blinded your Dao Heart, Xuanji, you have become demonic."

"So what if I've become demonic? Though I have failed today, none of you will have an easy time either!"

A look of resolute determination flashed in Fairy Xuanji's eyes. The spiritual power within her body instantly reversed its flow, and a dazzling black light erupted from her Dantian. A destructive aura suddenly swelled up.

She was actually planning to detonate her Primordial Spirit and Physical Body in broad daylight, dragging the surrounding people down with her.

The self-detonation of a Body Integration Stage Cultivator, if fully released, would be enough to flatten an area ten thousand miles in circumference.

Everyone present paled. Lin Miaoyin and the other Elders were about to move to suppress her, but they realized it was too late.

"Hmph."

A cold snort came from the mouth of the Yaochi Holy Mother.

This sound was not merely noise, but the Grand Dao's Universal Tone.

"Halt."

As this single word was uttered, the space and time of the entire Spirit Island seemed to freeze.

The wind ceased flowing, the clouds solidified in mid-air, and even the spiritual power raging violently within Fairy Xuanji, which was about to explode, was forcefully frozen by a supreme power at this moment.

Void Immortal Domain: Words Become Law.

Before a Void Immortal, the supposed self-detonation of a Body Integration Stage Cultivator was nothing more than a joke.

The Yaochi Holy Mother slowly raised her jade-like palm and pressed down through the air.

"Pfft."

A soft sound.

Fairy Xuanji's swollen body quickly shriveled like a deflated ball. Her earth-shattering cultivation instantly vanished under the crushing force of the Void Immortal Law.

She was completely confined to the spot, unable to move, with only endless terror showing in her eyes.

"I want to see who exactly gave you the audacity to betray us."

The Yaochi Holy Mother took a step, instantly appearing before Fairy Xuanji. Her Divine Sense, like a tsunami, surged into the opponent's Sea of Consciousness, forcibly searching her soul.

However, just as her Divine Sense touched the depths of Fairy Xuanji's Primordial Spirit.

"Bang!"

Deep within Fairy Xuanji's Sea of Consciousness, an eerie Restriction that had been planted long ago suddenly erupted.

That was an extremely sinister Soul Power, instantly detonating the core of her Primordial Spirit.

Without a sound, Fairy Xuanji's eyes instantly lost their luster, her life force was severed, and her Primordial Spirit directly collapsed and dispersed, leaving not even a trace of residue behind.

The Yaochi Holy Mother withdrew her hand and slightly raised an eyebrow.

"What a vicious method, the Soul Clan..." she murmured, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.

The opponent had clearly prepared to sacrifice a pawn to protect the king; once exposed, all clues were immediately destroyed.

However, for a Void Immortal, the death of one traitor was not a loss.

The Yaochi Holy Mother turned to look at Lin Miaoyin and instructed, "Miaoyin, quickly return the Saintess's Primordial Spirit to her Physical Body and nurture it with Soul Nurturing Wood. There must be no residual hidden dangers."

"Yes, Holy Mother." Lin Miaoyin did not dare to delay. She carefully held the Jade Pendant that Sealed the Saintess's Primordial Spirit and hurried away.

At this moment, only one awkward figure remained in the venue.

Li Changsheng stood in the corner, his gaze shifting uncertainly.

Looking at Fairy Xuanji's corpse, not only did he feel no fear, but a strong desire for opportunism surged in his heart.

He knew this was his last chance to turn the tables.

The previous deduction error had already caused him to lose all favor with the Yaochi Holy Mother.

If he couldn't salvage the situation, let alone pursue the Saintess, he probably wouldn't be able to walk out of the gates of Jade Pool with dignity today.

"Holy Mother, please wait!"

Li Changsheng suddenly stepped forward, pulling out the Tortoise Shell and Compass from his robes again, his face filled with determination. "Although this Junior's previous deduction was mistaken, it was due to being misled by the Secret Techniques of the Soul Clan.

Now that the traitor Xuanji is dead, traces of the mastermind's aura must remain on her! This Junior is willing to use his Essence Blood for another deduction; I will surely find the true Puppet master and prove my innocence!"

The Yaochi Holy Mother stopped and gave him an indifferent glance.

She had intended to refuse outright, but she considered that the Soul Clan's movements were secretive, and if the true culprit could be found quickly, the hidden danger could be eliminated.

Thinking that this person did indeed have some skill in the Dao of Divination, she nodded slightly: "Very well, I shall give you one last chance. If you fail again..."

Her words were unfinished, but the cold intent within them was enough to make Li Changsheng shiver all over.

"This Junior will definitely not fail the mission!"

Li Changsheng felt as if he had received a great pardon. He immediately rushed to Fairy Xuanji's corpse and tore off a corner of her clothing stained with her Essence Blood.

This time, he truly gave his all.

He sat cross-legged, Forming Hand Seals rapidly, and chanting Incantations urgently.

As mouthfuls of Essence Blood were sprayed onto the Tortoise Shell, the Compass needle spun wildly, even emitting creaking sounds under the strain.

"Heavenly Secrets Guide the Way, Karma Trace the Tracks! Appear for me!"

Li Changsheng roared, his face ashen white as paper. He had burned a full hundred years of Lifespan, finally causing the Compass needle to firmly lock onto a direction.

He suddenly opened his eyes, which were filled with ecstasy. "Found him! He's in the southeast! The mastermind is a Great Ascension Stage Cultivator of the Soul Clan, currently hiding on a secret island in the Shattered Star Sea! Although his aura is subtle, he definitely cannot escape my tracking!"

After speaking, he looked at the Yaochi Holy Mother with anticipation, as if he could already see the scene where he established a great merit and was honored as a distinguished guest.

Hearing this, the Yaochi Holy Mother did not act immediately. Instead, she subconsciously turned her head to look at Lu Yuan beside her.

For some reason, after the series of events that just occurred, her trust in Lu Yuan far surpassed that of the so-called Divination Genius.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, what do you think?" the Yaochi Holy Mother asked.

Lu Yuan smiled faintly and did not answer directly.

With a thought, the System panel unfolded in his mind.