coobybook Chapter 60 To kill or not?
Chapter 60 To kill or not?
Although the two women suffered severe backlash, they still retained their consciousness and understood what had just happened.
"That's... Chongming? How did he do that?" Bai Yue asked in disbelief. The situation just now was too bizarre! The ultimate power of the heart can be used like this? Where did this come from? Is this still a martial arts world?
Li Muyang could only explain in detail: "After hearing that Chongming had died inexplicably, I have been working on insurance. When I was talking to Dongfang Yao just now, I suspected that he might have found a method similar to possession, so I asked Uncle Feiyan to take Xiaobai to the coffin to check the situation."
"As expected! There wasn't a trace of Chongming's soul left in the coffin! Even if he was dead, it's impossible for his body to be completely devoid of any remnant soul! So I'm pretty sure that this guy's soul left his body, and he might be trying to possess someone else."
At this point, Li Muyang smiled smugly: "I knew I wasn't wrong! This old bastard is ruthless enough to betray even his own apprentice!"
Dongfang Yao stood to the side expressionless, as if he were in deep meditation, seemingly indifferent to the others.
"...Is this guy alright?" Bai Yue couldn't help but ask, feeling sorry for him.
"Great-aunt, you still care about him... cough cough, it's nothing, he just got beaten to death a moment ago, he probably hasn't recovered yet." Li Muyang almost did something stupid again.
Two girls (′-i_-｀): ……
To be honest, seeing Dongfang Yao like this now, they've almost given up on the idea of revenge! It's pointless!
The other party is not afraid of death, not afraid of being beaten, not afraid of being insulted. He doesn't care if you take revenge. He has also taken the initiative to admit his mistakes from back then. The two women can't bring themselves to do anything that would be extremely cruel. They still have a moral bottom line. It's not that they don't want to kill him, but they feel that if they give him a clean and quick death now, it would seem like they are letting Dongfang Yao off easy!
depressed!
There's no sense of satisfaction in getting revenge anymore!
The most satisfying aspect of seeking revenge is witnessing your enemy's regret, fear, and anger firsthand. Even seeing their hateful gaze is part of the thrill of vengeance.
However, none of these things apply to Dongfang Yao!
It is pointless to kill someone whose heart is already dead.
How could a perfectly normal person suddenly become like this? Dongfang Yao wasn't exactly bad or good back then; at the very least, he had emotions and desires! How did he suddenly turn into this...sage mode?
Bai Muzhen was so annoyed that she wanted to go over and give Dongfang Yao a good beating to see if he would still be angry!
"What should we do?" Li Muyang pointed at Dongfang Yao and asked the three members of the Bai family, "How should we deal with this guy?"
"What do you think?" Bai Yue asked in return.
Li Muyang smiled innocently and said, "Grandma, the three of you! I have no grudge against Alliance Leader Dongfang. You ask me, and I can't make a decision! It's you who have a grudge against Dongfang Yao and Tianxia Yi. You are the ones who have the right to decide. If you listen to my decision, what will people in the martial arts world think? This guy is a martial arts alliance leader, after all!"
The three of them fell silent. Bai Yuxiu looked at Bai Muzhen. She didn't harbor deep hatred for the past because she wasn't a witness to it and therefore had no subjective opinion. So, the decision ultimately rested with Bai Yue and Bai Muzhen.
The two were also somewhat frustrated. Killing Dongfang Yao felt like not only letting him off easy, but possibly even fulfilling his wishes. If they didn't kill Dongfang Yao, it seemed like all their efforts today had been in vain! They came with great momentum to cause trouble for Tianxia Yi, only to end up with a weak ending? Was this some kind of joke?
Sigh! If Xiaoyou were here, he would definitely be able to make a reasonable decision!
Li Muyang's eyes darted around. He had received a message from Xiaobai, which was from You Shuyun. He had been hiding nearby all along. The original plan was for the two women from the Bai family to step forward. If they could defeat or even kill Dongfang Yao, he wouldn't need to help. And that was exactly what happened.
As a result, trouble arose in how Dongfang Yao was dealt with; it wasn't a conflict, just an unpleasant situation.
You Shuyun also felt a sense of displeasure, sharing the same sentiment as the two women from the Bai family. She didn't want to kill Dongfang Yao so easily; the hatred remained, and seeing Dongfang Yao's expression only intensified it! "You're so indifferent? How can you be indifferent? What's the point of me seeking revenge if you act like this?"
However, his desire to vent his anger on Dongfang Yao has clearly diminished considerably!
Therefore, his opinion is... not to kill!
However, Dongfang Yao must step down as the leader of the martial arts alliance! At the same time, the other five major sects, as well as the Tianya Haige and Wuxiang City forces, will carry out a purge of Tianxia Yi!
Simply put, it's about cracking down on organized crime and eliminating evil forces!
Keeping Dongfang Yao around provides a place for some of the more upright people in the world to go, preventing them from all rebelling. It also silences those with ambitions.
It's clear that like attracts like; the people of Wuxiang City all have high moral standards.
Secondly, You Shuyun, who was secretly watching Li Muyang, knew that Li Muyang was looking for a martial artist with the ultimate power. Dongfang Yao just happened to meet the criteria, so sparing his life was also a way of giving Li Muyang face.
When Dongfang Yao learned of the conditions the group had set for his treatment, he remained silent for a moment, then nodded, without even bothering to ask any questions... Seriously, buddy, you've really seen through the world! Did the death of your teacher, Chongming, really affect you that much? That guy wasn't a good person!
He wouldn't call himself a walking corpse; Dongfang Yao still possesses basic reasoning abilities, even more so than most people! He's just a little too clear-headed! Like just now, Dongfang Yao didn't ask because he understood the reason in an instant!
And then? That's it! He saw through it!
Li Muyang actually guessed that Dongfang Yao didn't really have much affection for Chongming. He had just spent most of his life as Chongming's puppet. He thought that unifying the martial arts world was his long-cherished wish, but he found out that it was only for his teacher's purpose. After discovering that his teacher Chongming had passed away, he was a bit lost.
The innate mental technique he cultivates makes martial arts easier the more stable his state of mind is. Dongfang Yao is indeed naturally suited to it. This guy's so-called hidden power is probably the progress he made in cultivation because he was single-minded in his original state of mind. However, he probably didn't even realize how strong he was in the past!
Because he used to be on par with Bai Muzhen.
After Chongming passed away, he began to contemplate life again and realized that everything in this world is fleeting. He attained enlightenment in one day!
Only then did they have a chance to be evenly matched with the two women of the Bai family!
Hmm, my current sage mode shouldn't have anything to do with the headshot I just got... right?
Shennong Beast: Who knows? It's just a ruler, after all.
They're gone! The two women of the Bai family have clearly avenged themselves, brought justice to Wuxiang City, and publicly defeated Dongfang Yao. Next, they will deal with Tianxia Yi and Qinglong Society, sweep away evil forces in the martial arts world, and restore the prestige of Wuxiang City.
But I'm just not very happy.
Dongfang Yao also left the scene. The members of Tianxiayi breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that their sect leader had survived, but they also knew that some kind of agreement must have been reached...
The other major sects were even more frustrated. Dongfang Yao wasn't dead? Then...did they get excited for nothing? How were they going to stir up trouble now? They couldn't smear anyone anymore!
"I apologize for keeping you all waiting. The two leaders from Wuxiang City and I have reached a consensus. Effective immediately, I will officially step down as the leader of the martial arts alliance. At the same time, Tianxiayi will conduct a self-investigation, accept the leadership of other sects, and sever ties with the Qinglong Society, thus contributing to the work of eliminating organized crime in the martial arts world."
Well, Dongfang Yao is still the leader of the martial arts alliance, so naturally he will be the one to announce the contents of this agreement.
Upon hearing this, the entire Tianxiayi organization was shocked! How many of their members were truly clean? This investigation was going to be disastrous! They had to find a replacement as soon as possible!
The other sects were at a loss for words. The smaller sects watched the spectacle, assuming they wouldn't get a slice of the pie that was supposed to be the best in the world. The other five major sects, however, had their own thoughts, since there were quite a few experts in the best sect, and if it were divided equally, their sect strength would increase considerably!
The most panicked group must be the Azure Dragon Society, since Tianxiayi has simply abandoned their mission! They've become the scapegoats!
No way! Find another supplier!
The Azure Dragon Society lacks high-end combat power; they may be good at causing trouble in the martial arts world, but they're useless in high-level situations.
Just when everyone in the martial arts world thought the matter was over, someone else unexpectedly appeared.
Yes, Xiao Yi, the sword maniac.
Liang Xiuzhuo sighed, realizing it was his turn.
Seeing that there was more juicy gossip, the group of martial arts figures immediately returned to watch the show!
"Senior brother, what are you planning to do?" Xiao Yi has become much more composed now. He understands that Liang Xiuzhuo is unwilling to reveal his identity as the Netherworld Sword Master. After discussing with Master Cixin and the others, he also decided to keep it a secret as long as possible.
Liang Xiuzhu stroked his beard, his eyes narrowed as always, looking kind and gentle, and slowly said, "Junior brother, you're only at the peak of the Grandmaster level, yet you speak with such confidence! I have to admit! Your new system is really something!"
"Fine! Looks like I can't escape today! Given our grudges, I'm afraid I won't have the chance to walk out of here alive like Alliance Leader Dongfang, nor will I be able to see through the illusions of the world like him... Hehe... Listen up, Qiongwu Sword Pavilion!"
"Yes, Sect Leader!"
"Today, whoever leaves this venue alive, me or your martial uncle Xiao Yi, will be the leader of the Qiongwu Sword Pavilion! As for the other..."
"They're still from the Qiongwu Sword Pavilion!" Xiao Yi interrupted, saying earnestly, "Senior brother, you probably won't believe me, but I still want to tell you that after my heart-to-heart talk with Young Master Li, I understood your purpose. I... don't hate you! I only hate that I'm not strong enough!"
"If I am strong enough, Senior Brother, you won't have to go against Master's expectations of you to do those things, and I can continue to do what I believe is right!"
Looking at Xiao Yi before him, Liang Xiuzhuo sighed. This junior brother had finally grown up and understood that the martial world wasn't just about fighting and killing, but about human relationships and worldly wisdom! Being a sect leader wasn't easy! Without sufficient strength, you wouldn't have the confidence to do anything!
“Junior brother, there’s no need to take all the blame on yourself. It’s true that I, your senior brother, have gone astray and failed to live up to Master’s expectations of you and me! You, junior brother, are not wrong. The one who is wrong is me… Fine, let me, your senior brother, see if you have the ability to inherit Master’s path!”