That's a Grave Disrespect, a Pure Little White Flower
That’s a Grave Disrespect, a Pure Little White Flower
So He Actually Had a Real Identity—He Was Framed (Please Subscribe)
Hualala—
At Ji Yaoxing’s command, a large group of knights clad in battle armor, their auras fierce and menacing, charged in from outside the pavilion and surrounded the stunned Jiang Chen.
In an instant, terrifying killing intent interwove and filled the air, making everyone’s skin crawl and sending involuntary shivers down their spines.
Jiang Chen looked as though he had no idea what was happening. He stood frozen in place, as if a basin of cold water had been dumped over his head, his entire body ice-cold.
How could he still spare any thought for anger, for seeking justice on Ji Chuyue’s behalf?
“Yaoxing Daoxiong, what is the meaning of this?”
Once they recovered, the Young War Immortal, An Xi, and the others immediately stood up, stepping protectively in front of Jiang Chen. They frowned and asked in displeasure.
In their eyes, Jiang Chen possessed the inheritance of a Divine Source Master—his future accomplishments were limitless.
For Ji Yaoxing to seize him without distinguishing right from wrong—wasn’t this utterly unreasonable?
What’s more, Jiang Chen had come together with them. If Ji Yaoxing simply took him away like this, wouldn’t that be a slap to their faces?
“Yaoxing Daoxiong, what happened? Why would you have this Successor of a Divine Source Master arrested?”
The other Young Prodigies also asked in confusion.
“Brother...”
Ji Chuyue instantly realized Ji Yaoxing’s intention. Her face turned somewhat pale, and worry filled her heart.
Ji Yaoxing knew Jiang Chen’s true identity.
If he exposed Jiang Chen’s real identity in front of everyone...
Then Jiang Chen would likely face endless pursuit, becoming a rat scurrying across the street, with the whole world as his enemy.
“Chuyue Guniang seems quite worried about that Successor of a Divine Source Master’s safety.”
Just then, Gu Changge’s voice, tinged with amusement, came from the side.
Ji Chuyue hurriedly snapped back to her senses, her unease deepening. She quickly shook her head and explained, “No, Young Master Changge has misunderstood. I merely...”
Gu Changge smiled faintly and interrupted her. “Chuyue Guniang values loyalty and sentiment—that is a good thing in itself. But you must not forget your own identity, and his identity. Do you wish to bring calamity upon the family behind you for no reason?”
Hearing this, Ji Chuyue’s small face paled further. Her hands quietly clutched her sleeves. She wanted to say something, but the words died at her lips and she swallowed them back down. She could only silently lower her head, her expression utterly desolate.
She knew Jiang Chen had offended numerous sects and powers. In many people’s eyes, he had even trapped and killed the leaders of various great sects within the Godly Illusion Tomb.
Although Jiang Chen claimed all of these matters were frame-ups by Gu Changge and the Godly Illusion Clan...
There was no evidence whatsoever to prove the rumors false.
At a time like this, if she assisted Jiang Chen, it would undoubtedly bring calamity upon the family behind her. Not to mention that Jiang Chen wholeheartedly regarded Gu Changge as his mortal enemy.
“War Immortal Xiong and An Xi Xiaojie—it seems you still don’t know this person’s true identity. He’s kept you in the dark.”
Seeing everyone’s puzzled expressions, Ji Yaoxing glanced back at Gu Changge behind him. Seeing him nod slightly in permission, he finally spoke indifferently.
“True identity?”
Hearing these words, the King of Six Crowns and the others were all somewhat startled, their gazes toward Jiang Chen filled with confusion.
He actually had another identity?
By now, Jiang Chen had already guessed what Ji Yaoxing was about to say. His expression shifted slightly, his fists clenched tight, his fury immense.
“Gu Changge, you sanctimonious hypocrite! You’re simply despicable, shameless, and utterly deranged! Sooner or later, retribution will come for you!”
He no longer cared about the consequences and directly hurled curses at Gu Changge.
What happened inside the Godly Illusion Tomb had nothing to do with him whatsoever.
From beginning to end, it had been Gu Changge and the Godly Illusion Clan framing him, pinning the blame for the slaughter of the great sect leaders on his head.
And now, Gu Changge had actually ordered Ji Yaoxing to play the thief crying “stop thief.”
How could this not make Jiang Chen burn with hatred? His eyes blazed with fury.
“What?”
“He has another identity?”
An Nuan and the Young War Immortal’s hearts both skipped a beat. They inwardly cursed that things had gone wrong—they knew Jiang Chen’s true face had been exposed.
However, both of them were clever. They first froze for a moment, then put on expressions of bewildered shock, as if they had no idea who Jiang Chen really was.
Jiang Chen had previously told them about the enmity between himself and Gu Changge.
Naturally, he had also explained what happened inside the Godly Illusion Tomb.
But at a juncture like this, they could only pretend ignorance. Otherwise, if they got dragged in, even the powers behind them might not be able to protect them.
Niu Tian opened his mouth, wanting to say something on Jiang Chen’s behalf, but in the end he only sighed and fell silent.
Anyone with eyes could see that no one here today could save Jiang Chen.
He wasn’t stupid. He wouldn’t recklessly charge forward in a situation that was clearly a mantis trying to stop a chariot.
“If you had hidden yourself a little better, perhaps I wouldn’t have discovered you.”
“But you were simply too bold, hopping about right under my nose. Are you looking down on me, or are you just that confident in yourself?”
Gu Changge paid no mind whatsoever to Jiang Chen’s cursing. He chuckled lightly, then rose from the host’s seat.
Jiang Chen glared at him fixedly, his eyes bloodshot, and roared, “Gu Changge, you hypocrite, you beast draped in human skin! One day, someone will come to put an end to you...”
But before he could finish his words, an old man dressed as a steward suddenly appeared out of thin air beside him.
Immediately after, with a light flick of his sleeve, a tremendous force surged forth. Jiang Chen grunted, his face instantly turning pale as he spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed limply to the ground.
His expression was wretched; he couldn’t even muster the thought of resistance.
The terrifying pressure was like an insurmountable mountain pressing down upon his head.
“To show disrespect to the Young Master—young man, you’d best not court death.”
The old man’s expression was exceedingly indifferent. With a casual wave of his hand, the numerous knights stepped forward and swiftly took Jiang Chen into custody.
Witnessing this scene, the hearts of the many Young Prodigies trembled, their expressions turning grave and wary.
This old man was a genuine True Daoist. With him holding down the fort here, even if Jiang Chen sprouted wings, escape would be impossible.
“It seems no further explanation from me is needed. All you Daoxiong can see it at a glance—this man altered his appearance and infiltrated our ranks with ill intentions. It’s best to take him into custody first,” Ji Yaoxing said.
Everyone fell silent. They could vaguely guess that there must be some grudge between Jiang Chen and Gu Changge.
They weren’t fools. Naturally, they wouldn’t step forward for Jiang Chen at a moment like this and offend Gu Changge.
“Damn it, and here I treated Jiang Xiong as a good friend. To think he deceived us like this.”
Seeing Jiang Chen being led away, the Young War Immortal immediately put on a heartbroken, disappointed expression.
An Xi also shook her head and sighed. “We misjudged Jiang Xiong. So this was his true purpose in approaching us all along. Thanks to Young Master Changge, we’ve seen his real face today, before a great disaster could be brewed.”
With just a few words, the two of them cleanly severed all ties with Jiang Chen, putting on the appearance of people who had been deceived by him for a long time.
“This person is indeed cunning. He hid within Kunwu City for many days, and only recently did I notice his trail.”
Watching the Young War Immortal and An Xi’s performance, Gu Changge felt inwardly amused but paid it no mind, speaking with a faint smile.
He hadn’t had Ji Yaoxing directly reveal Jiang Chen’s true identity in front of everyone. After all, doing so would attract the attention of the other powers and sects.
For tomorrow’s entry into Kun Mountain, he still needed Jiang Chen to serve his final purpose.
After this incident, everyone ate the rest of the banquet with heavy hearts. Soon after, the King of Six Crowns and the Phoenix Lady began taking their leave, planning to gather outside Kun Mountain the next day.
The Young War Immortal, An Xi, and the others didn’t want to linger even a quarter of an hour longer. They too took their leave, returning to discuss how to preserve their lives within Kun Mountain.
Seeing his good friend captured, Niu Tian was helpless. His heart full of frustration, he could only place his hopes on An Xi and the others, hoping they would step in to help.
In the vast Beyond, he couldn’t find anyone else who could help him.
“Xiao Ruoyin—hasn’t she always been by Gu Changge’s side? If she still remembers old affections, perhaps it’s worth a try.”
Then, Niu Tian thought of another person and mused inwardly.
In the current Beyond, Xiao Ruoyin was perhaps their last remaining old acquaintance.
At a time like this, if she still held even a shred of old sentiment, she might truly be able to save Jiang Chen’s life.
“Since Jiang Chen bears the inheritance of a Divine Source Master, he can surely play a role in tomorrow’s expedition into Kun Mountain.”
“Little sister, in a while you’ll come with me to persuade Jiang Chen to recognize the times and not refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit. He’s a smart man—he should know what to do.”
Soon, only the Ji Family siblings and a scant few others remained within the Star-Picking Tower.
Ji Yaoxing’s gaze carried a trace of excitement as he spoke to Ji Chuyue, whose expression was somewhat listless.
In his view, Jiang Chen likely held feelings for his sister. This was the perfect opportunity to sever Jiang Chen’s hopes and, at the same time, let Ji Chuyue give up on him for good.
“I have to go too?”
Ji Chuyue’s heart was somewhat unwilling. Just now, seeing Jiang Chen’s furious appearance—like a beast driven to a dead end—she hadn’t even dared to raise her head to look at him.
“Letting him give up is for the best. At a time like this, little sister, you must not soften your heart,” Ji Yaoxing said gravely.
Ji Chuyue fell silent. Her heart was in turmoil; she truly had no idea what to say to Jiang Chen in a while.
She was not a heartless, unfeeling person.
Moreover, in her view, the reason Jiang Chen’s identity had been exposed was inextricably tied to her.
Meanwhile, at the Skyward Schloss’s encampment in Kunwu City.
After parting ways with the Young War Immortal and An Xi, Niu Tian came straight here alone.
His current identity was that of a peerless prodigy of the Hidden An Clan.
So although the Skyward Schloss disciples were somewhat curious as to why he had come, they didn’t ask too many questions.
“Please deliver this to Xiao Ruoyin Guniang. Just say an old friend of hers requests an audience.”
Gazing at the magnificent palace complex before him, Niu Tian sighed and took a letter from his robes, handing it to the Skyward Schloss disciple outside.
Its contents were written in the script of their world, which ordinary people couldn’t recognize.
He believed that as long as Xiao Ruoyin received the letter, she would understand that an old friend from her homeland was looking for her.
“Looking for Ruoyin Shijie?”
The expression of the Skyward Schloss disciple at the gate changed. Not daring to be negligent, he hurried off to deliver the message.
Xiao Ruoyin’s status within the Skyward Schloss had risen like a boat on a swelling tide.
Even the Elders were exceedingly fawning and obsequious toward her.
Ordinary disciples like them didn’t even dare raise their heads in her presence.
“Much obliged.”
Niu Tian voiced his thanks, but seeing all this, his heart filled with bitter laughter and mixed emotions. He could tell that Xiao Ruoyin was doing quite well these days.
A powerless, influence-less weak woman—not only had she been able to join an immortal great sect of the Beyond like the Skyward Schloss, she even enjoyed such an exalted status. In his eyes, this was simply inconceivable.
If he hadn’t possessed a special bloodline and been fortunate enough to be saved by An Xi, his current circumstances would probably not amount to even a tenth of Jiang Chen’s.
Yet before Ruoyin, even Jiang Chen didn’t have the qualifications to be looked at.
And everything Xiao Ruoyin now had was brought to her by the man she had attached herself to.
Xiao Ruoyin was no longer of the same world as them.
Afterward, his heart heavy with complicated feelings, Niu Tian walked to the inn nearest to this place, picked a seat by the window, and waited there for Xiao Ruoyin’s arrival.
If Xiao Ruoyin didn’t come, then he would have no other options left.