Disgust, curses, contempt...
Countless murderous gazes, like sharp arrows, shot towards Shrek Academy's camp, precisely targeting a fat man.
Ma Hongjun's face had turned a deep purplish-red.
It was a mixture of shame, anger, fear, and resentment.
"You...you're talking nonsense!"
His lips trembled as he tried to argue loudly, but the voice that came out was as sharp as a chicken being strangled.
"You're spouting nonsense! This is slander! I didn't do it!"
However, his explanation was so weak and feeble.
The faint scars on the female soul master's body, and the deep-seated fear that could not be faked, were the most direct evidence.
Amidst countless scornful gazes, Ma Hongjun's eyes involuntarily drifted towards the mangled, bloodied figure on the judge's bench, a figure that resembled a rotten mess.
Yu Xiaogang.
At that moment, he suddenly understood.
I understood the despair and madness of being stripped of all pretense, having your dirtiest and most wretched side laid bare in broad daylight.
It turns out they are the same kind of people.
Tang San's brows were furrowed into a knot.
His face was ashen.
Unexpected events kept happening one after another.
His meticulously planned trial degenerated into a farce that exposed scandals within his own camp.
At this point, it's impossible to kill Ning Lin as originally planned.
Public opinion has completely swung in favor of the other side.
However, no matter what, the face of the Tang Clan and the reputation of Shrek Academy cannot be compromised!
Even if we lose this game, we have to fight to the death and tear a piece of flesh off the board!
"Enough!"
Tang San's voice, imbued with immense soul power, instantly silenced the murmurs of the crowd.
His gaze swept across the entire room, carrying the majesty of a successor to a deity.
"This woman has been bewitched by the Pope of the Spirit Hall using evil magic. She is out of her mind and everything she says is just crazy talk that she is being manipulated!"
"Her testimony is completely unreliable!"
Tang San's voice was firm and resolute, attempting to turn the tide with this tough stance.
However, he overestimated his prestige and underestimated public sentiment.
Even with his sophistry, and regardless of right or wrong, everyone present already had their own judgment.
Could the female Soul Master's fear be fake?
Could Yu Xiaogang's impotent rage be faked?
Hu Liena's tearful accusations, Bibi Dong's deep love, Ning Lin's selfless sacrifice... Can all of this be erased with a single phrase, "bewitching magic"?
Although the murmurs among the crowd subsided, the questioning and disdainful gazes became even more fixed on Tang San.
Within the Shrek camp.
Xiao Wu stared blankly at that familiar yet unfamiliar back, her bright eyes showing confusion and loss for the first time.
She murmured to herself, her voice so soft that only she could hear it.
"Third Brother...it wasn't like that before."
In her heart, her third brother will always be that upright, kind-hearted boy who would do anything for his friends.
Instead of the current Tang Sect leader, who, in order to maintain a lie, is willing to distort the truth and call a deer a horse.
Zhu Zhuqing maintained her stern, pretty face, while the Netherworld Cat's eyes held a complex mix of emotions.
She whispered, "In Xingluo, I've seen this kind of upside-down, treacherous drama countless times."
Her voice paused, tinged with self-mockery.
"But I never expected that one day I would see it in the Tang Clan, which prides itself on 'justice'."
"Moreover, the acting was so poor."
Ning Rongrong, who was standing to the side, had already turned deathly pale.
Just then, a calm voice rang out from the center of the judge's bench, clearly reaching everyone's ears.
It is Ninglin.
He never once looked at the female soul master; his gaze remained fixed on Tang San.
"Tang San".
Ning Lin spoke slowly.
"Now that things have come to this, should we continue this charade?"
"You previously used a deadly poison to attack me."
"If it weren't for my special physical condition, I probably wouldn't have been able to speak just now."
"This, do you dare to admit it?"
Tang San's pupils suddenly contracted.
He did this extremely discreetly, believing it to be flawless!
How did Ning Lin find out?!
No, he couldn't possibly know! He must be bluffing me!
Tang San's mind raced, but his face remained impassive. He said in a deep voice, "Nonsense! I, Tang San, act with integrity and uprightness. How could I resort to such despicable means?"
"You've gone to any lengths to get away with this, even fabricating lies like this!"
"Upright and honest?"
Ning Lin smiled, a hint of amusement in his smile.
"What a fine example of being upright and honest."
Tang San knew he was in the wrong, and continuing to argue would only expose more flaws in his argument.
He took a deep breath, his eyes flashing with murderous intent!
Further discussion is pointless!
If reasoning doesn't work, then use your fists!
"Bibi Dong!"
Tang San suddenly turned to the Pope, his voice booming like thunder.
"As the Pope of the Martial Soul Empire, how dare you openly interfere in the internal affairs of my Heaven Dou Empire, manipulate witnesses, and confuse the public!"
"Today, I, Tang San, will act on behalf of Heaven and capture you, you vixen!"
The moment he finished speaking, five top experts behind him—Titan, Baihe, Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, and Dugu Bo—simultaneously unleashed their soul power!
One after another, dazzling spirit rings soared into the sky!
A terrifying pressure, like a tangible giant wave, crashed down on Bibi Dong, who was standing in the center of the judgment seat!
This means they're about to take direct action!
Everyone assumed that the Heaven Dou royal family would immediately step in and join forces with the Tang Sect to punish Bibi Dong.
However, to everyone's surprise...
Before Emperor Xue Beng could speak, Prince Xue Xing, standing beside him, took a step forward.
This prince, who had always been known for supporting Tang San and Shrek Academy, now had a solemn expression and said in a loud voice:
"Third Master Tang, you are mistaken."
"Today's events stem from Ning Lin's old grudge against the Spirit Hall, as well as your Tang Clan's personal feud with them."
"From beginning to end, it has only been a dispute between the two of you."
Prince Xuexing's voice echoed clearly across the square.
"This is not a matter for my Tiandou family."
"This matter has nothing to do with my Heavenly Dou Empire."
boom!
These words were like a thunderbolt to Tang San's mind!
His expression suddenly changed drastically!
Has nothing to do with the empire?
What does this mean?
The significance of this signal is immense!
Since its establishment, the Tang Sect has been deeply intertwined with the Heaven Dou Empire. The Tang Sect provides the Empire with high-level combat power, while the Empire provides the Tang Sect with resources, land, and political protection.
The Tang Clan is like a vine parasitizing the great tree of Tian Dou, absorbing nutrients and growing rapidly.
But now, this great tree on which we depend for survival is actually...turning its back on us?!
Are they planning to strike at the very most crucial moment?!
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