Another Bai Clan mber who had no respect for the throne.
However, Bai Ren was a threat that couldn't be held back even if everyone here worked together.
Everyone wondered for what reason Bai Ren was here. To protect and support Bai Zihan?
That was most likely.
Then another presence followed Bai Ren.
Gasps rippled through the court.
"It's-"
"The Earth Immortal Ancestor of Azure Sun...!"
Following behind Bai Ren was the Earth Immortal Ancestor of the Azure Sun Holy Sect.
His long robes were disheveled.
His complexion was pale.
The once imposing aura that had commanded respect across the Empire now felt... weak.
Wen Haoyu's pupils shrank violently.
"Ancestor?!"
His voice cracked.
(Why is he here?)
Wen Haoyu thought nervously.
Wen Haoyu was prepared to do everything, even pulling Azure Sun under the rug if that ant surviving.
But with the Ancestor here, that would be quite difficult.
Of course, with the support of the Emperor, he no longer needed to do so and could instead find so scapegoat from Azure Sun Holy Sect to take the fall.
He felt that even the Ancestor would agree with him.
Rather than implicating everyone including himself, Wen Haoyu thought that the Ancestor would also agree with him to find a scapegoat.
But of course, he needed to let the Earth Immortal know about the plan. (Ancestor!)
He sent a telepathic ssage.
The Earth Immortal Ancestor did not look at him.
His gaze remained lowered.
Despite that, Wen Haoyu thought that perhaps the Ancestor was pretending so as not to give away that he had received the ssage.
(Ancestor, listen to !)
He continued.
(The Emperor is supporting us. We can find a scapegoat, so unnecessary elders, and pin the bla on them. Please support ! With the Emperor, even if it seems unbelievable, we should be able to get away without much consequence.)
The Earth Immortal Ancestor just gave a helpless smile, but Wen Haoyu took it as a sign that he had understood his ssage.
His racing heart eased slightly.
Everything could still be salvaged.
As long as the Ancestor played along.
Then-
Bai Ren stepped forward and cupped his fist casually toward Bai Zihan.
"Young Master, I have brought him."
Bai Zihan gave a nod.
Then he turned toward the dragon throne.
"With Azure Sun's Ancestor here," he said calmly, "I don't think we need further investigation."
His gaze swept across the court.
"We can simply ask him any questions we have!"
Murmurs spread instantly.
It made sense, though they couldn't fully trust him either. Since he was the Ancestor of Azure Sun, he would obviously say things to favor the Azure Sun
Holy Sect.
But since it was the Bai Clan who brought him, in any case, it was better to listen to what he has to say.
The Emperor's eyes lingered on Bai Zihan for a long mont.
Then he inclined his head slightly.
"Very well!"
His gaze shifted to the Earth Immortal Ancestor.
"Were you aware of the experints being conducted within your Sect?"
The hall held its breath.
Wen Haoyu's lips twitched upward faintly.
Of course he would deny it.
They could bla a handful of reckless elders.
Sacrifice a few pieces.
Why would the Ancestor say otherwise, which might result in the destruction
of the whole Sect?
The Earth Immortal Ancestor lifted his head slowly.
His eyes were calm.
Tired.
But clear.
He nodded.
"Yes!"
The single word fell like a thunderbolt.
Wen Haoyu's smile froze.
The court erupted in shock.
The Emperor's brows furrowed deeply.
"What?! Did he just admit to it?"
"Really? If their Ancestor is saying it, then it must be true."
"Why would one even admit it? Well, it saves us a lot of ti, so I am not really
complaining."
They were shocked that the Ancestor would admit it just like that.
"Are you aware of what you are saying?"
The Emperor asked, still giving him a chance.
"Yes. It has been happening for decades."
The Ancestor answered, leaving no doubt.
Silence!
Absolute silence.
Wen Haoyu felt as if ice water had been poured down his spine.
(What are you doing?!)
He sent another frantic telepathic ssage.
(Ancestor! Deny it! We already agreed-!)
No reply.
The Earth Immortal Ancestor did not even glance at him.
He stood there like a man who had already made peace with sothing
irreversible.
The Emperor's expression darkened.
He had offered a chance.
Yet now- With the Sect's own Earth Immortal confirming the cris openly-
How could he justify leniency?
How could he suppress this?
If he continued protecting Azure Sun now-
Everyone would know that he was helping Wen Haoyu without any
justification.
This was no longer salvageable.
Wen Haoyu's mind spiraled.
(Why?! Why would you admit it?!)
He sent another ssage.
(Ancestor, what are you doing?! Think about the Sect! Think about yourself!)
Still-
Nothing.
Not even a flicker of acknowledgnt.
The Emperor leaned back slightly upon the dragon throne.
His earlier calculations shattered.
He had been willing to bend the narrative.
But he could not rewrite a confession delivered in front of the entire Imperial
Court.
Bai Zihan's playful tone echoed lightly in the suffocating silence.
"Hey," he said lazily, "why not tell the full story?"
His eyes curved faintly. "Include everyone who was aware of it. Especially whether your Sect Leader
was involved."
All eyes turned back to the Earth Immortal Ancestor.
A flicker of struggle passed through his expression.
He slowly closed his eyes.
Once spoken-
There would be no turning back.
But there was no choice. Before coming to the Imperial Court, the Bai Clan had already made their
position crystal clear.
A stern warning.
If he dared to lie-
If he attempted to conceal even a fragnt-
The Bai Clan would launch a full assault upon Azure Sun Holy Sect.
They had already proven what a re handful of elites could do to Azure Sun.
If their entire army moved-
There would be nothing left but ashes.
And to dismiss that warning as a bluff?
That would be a grave mistake. The Bai Clan was not known for empty threats.
They had done similar things in the past. Compared to that-
The punishnt of the Imperial Court would be more rciful.
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