48: The truth is gradually emerging, with internal and external troubles.

At this critical moment of internal and external troubles, Jun Xiaoyao decided to convene an emergency Alliance meeting. Representatives from various forces once again gathered in Beyond Heaven, the atmosphere heavy with tension. Jun Xiaoyao stood in the center of the hall, his gaze sweeping over everyone, his expression serious.

"Everyone, I'm sure you've all heard the rumors circulating in the Jianghu. This is a despicable tactic used by the Dark Holy Cult to disrupt our Alliance. We cannot let them succeed; we must unite and face this together," Jun Xiaoyao said.

A Sect Head frowned and said, "Young Lord Jun, that may be true, but the rumors have been spreading like wildfire in the Jianghu, and the Disciples of various Schools inevitably have doubts. What should we do about this?"

Jun Xiaoyao looked at Xu Ziling, who understood and stepped forward, saying, "Everyone, we have investigated and confirmed that these rumors were all spread by others secretly instigated by the Dark Holy Cult. The Net is fully pursuing this, and we believe we will soon apprehend all those who spread the rumors. In the meantime, I ask that you all return and appease your Disciples, and not easily believe the rumors."

Just then, a Net scout hurried into the hall and whispered a few words into Zhao Gao's ear. Zhao Gao's expression changed slightly, and he said to Jun Xiaoyao, "Master, The Net has discovered that within our Alliance, there are indeed a few minor forces secretly colluding with the Dark Holy Cult, suspected of preparing to act as internal agents."

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall immediately erupted in an uproar. Representatives from various forces whispered among themselves, their faces filled with worry.

"Such a thing! These traitors must be severely punished!" an enraged family head exclaimed.

Jun Xiaoyao remained calm and said, "Everyone, please calm down. Since we have found clues, we absolutely cannot let their conspiracy succeed. However, this matter requires careful deliberation. We must capture all these internal agents in one fell swoop, yet also prevent panic within the Alliance."

After deliberation, everyone decided to hold their ground for now, secretly monitor the suspected internal forces, and wait for the right moment to capture them all. At the same time, they would intensify efforts to clarify the rumors, allowing more Jianghu individuals to understand the truth.

After the meeting, representatives from various forces returned to their respective Schools to convey the spirit of the meeting and appease their Disciples' emotions. Shen Lang and Xu Ziling continued to lead The Net members in tracking down those who spread rumors and collecting evidence of the Dark Holy Cult's collusion with internal agents.

During the investigation, they discovered a key figure. This person, named Wang Biao, was a Jianghu ruffian who usually idled about, but recently he had been frequently contacting some unidentified individuals. After each contact, he would spread rumors about the Alliance in the Jianghu.

"It seems this Wang Biao is the key to unraveling the mystery," Shen Lang said.

Xu Ziling nodded, "Indeed, if we catch him, we can follow the clues and definitely find the mastermind behind this."

So, The Net members set an ambush in a place where Wang Biao frequently appeared. Sure enough, not long after, Wang Biao swaggered out. Before he could react, he was captured by The Net members.

"Who are you people? Why are you arresting me?" Wang Biao cried out in alarm.

Shen Lang stepped forward and said coldly, "Wang Biao, how dare you feign ignorance? Who instructed you to spread rumors in the Jianghu and disrupt the Alliance? Confess truthfully, and perhaps you will receive a lighter sentence."

Wang Biao initially remained stubborn and refused to admit anything. However, under the severe interrogation of The Net members, he finally relented.

"I'll talk, I'll talk. People from the Dark Holy Cult found me and gave me a large sum of money to spread these rumors in the Jianghu. They also said that after it was done, they would give me more benefits," Wang Biao stammered, trembling.

"What else did they make you do? Did you contact any forces within the Alliance?" Xu Ziling pressed.

Wang Biao hesitated for a moment, but finally said, "They told me to contact an Elder from the Iron Sword Sect, saying that the Iron Sword Sect was willing to cooperate with them and betray the Alliance at a critical moment. I was only responsible for delivering messages; I really don't know anything else."

Shen Lang and Xu Ziling exchanged glances, their hearts sinking. They hadn't expected the Dark Holy Cult to have infiltrated the Alliance so deeply. They immediately reported this news to Jun Xiaoyao.

Upon learning this, Jun Xiaoyao decided to take immediate action against the Iron Sword Sect. He gathered experts like Qiao Feng and Fu Hongxue, preparing to raid the Iron Sword Sect and capture all the internal agents.

However, just as they were preparing to act, the Dark Holy Cult seemed to have sensed an anomaly. The Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult ordered the Blood Demon Hall and the Nether Ghost Sect to prepare for an attack in advance. At the same time, he commanded the internal agents within the Alliance to quickly instigate chaos and disrupt the Alliance's deployment.

Suddenly, the Alliance faced an unprecedented crisis. Internally, the Iron Sword Sect's agents were preparing to strike, while externally, there was the combined threat of the Dark Holy Cult, Blood Demon Hall, and Nether Ghost Sect. Could Jun Xiaoyao successfully eliminate the internal agents and resolve this crisis? And could the Alliance survive these numerous difficulties and continue to fight against the Demonic Path? Everything was filled with suspense...