Suddenly, such a request came up again. Situ Gu turned his head to look at him and questioned concisely and directly through voice transmission, "Do you think I'm easy to manipulate?"

"Huh?" Shi Chun was utterly shocked, mumbling softly, "Why would the elder say that?"

Situ Gu asked again, "Do you think that by holding the secret between Zhener and me, you can use me recklessly?"

Shi Chun hurriedly said, "Elder misunderstood, there's absolutely no such thing."

Situ Gu said, "Even if the secret between Zhener and me is exposed, it wouldn't cause much disturbance to me. I just don't want Zhener's identity to be revealed, leading those who practice Fire Attribute Skill to covet. I don't wish to bring her unnecessary trouble. Now that she's fallen into the hands of the Demon Path, her identity must have already been exposed."

The meaning in his words was simple, trying to threaten me with this won't work anymore.

Shi Chun quickly complained, "Elder, you have truly wronged me, I wouldn't dare to use anyone, let alone you. Firstly, I don't want anything to happen to Zhener either. Secondly, for all parties, finding the Secret Technique of the Divine Fire is more important than Zhener's relationship with you. You know my secret, and not using it to threaten me, I'm already thankful for that. How dare I ask for more?

Elder, the reason I want to see the Array Core is that I suddenly thought of something. Last time, when I was besieged by the Demon Path, it was a group of them. I'm wondering, is there really only one Demon Path on this mountain? Could it be that this is a demon cave already occupied by the Demon Path?"

These words made Situ Gu quickly look toward the Divine Mountain, and his expression was somewhat heavy.

Shi Chun continued, "Those who besieged me, though I don't know them, I have seen their faces. I want to stay a bit longer, observe a bit more, to see if I can recognize other Demon Path members, as a backup plan. As for the excuse of going to the 'Beidou Refusal Array', the problem is, besides the reason of the 'Beidou Refusal Array', with your status and character, saying you came to the Divine Mountain for a trip, do you think people would believe it?"

Situ Gu was directly rendered silent.

At this moment, at the peak of the Divine Mountain, within the Divine Palace, a dignified old man with handsome features, dressed in magnificent attire, was explaining some matters to the Goddess Feng Qingping standing below.

This man is none other than the Phoenix Clan Leader, Feng Xi, who arrived two hours before Shi Chun and the others. Upon arrival, he thoroughly understood the affairs on and below the mountain and promptly issued a series of decrees.

This led to a situation that appeared calm on the surface of the Divine Mountain, but underneath, there was a storm already ensuing, a change had occurred.

Granny Qi and the Bai Family, who had just been released for less than a day, were suddenly restricted again and detained, not allowed to leave the Divine Mountain.

On the mountain, Qiu Ben and the group from the Extreme Fire Sect, were similarly attacked and captured without even understanding what happened, with Qiu Ben's shouts being of no use, all were thrown into prison.

The Phoenix Clan Leader was forced to make such an arrangement, as he came from the East Victory Divine Continent Royal Court.

He was summoned by the Queen from the East Victory Royal Court.

Upon meeting, the Queen informed him that someone was causing chaos in the Royal Court using Death Refusing Incense.

The walking dead, resurrected by Death Incense, Feng Xi had also seen, and he knew very well the effects of using Death Incense. After personally inspecting it, he confirmed that the corpse was indeed revived by Death Refusing Incense.

The East Victory Queen asked him, whether the ingredients for crafting Death Refusing Incense were controlled by their Phoenix Clan?

Feng Xi could not deny this, as the materials for crafting Death Incense had always been tightly controlled by the Phoenix Clan.

The Queen said that the perpetrator not only caused chaos in the Royal Court with Death Incense but also stole her important personal belongings, and asked him what should be done?

He had no idea what should be done.

The Queen's point was simple; the ingredients for crafting Death Refusing Incense were controlled by your Phoenix Clan, so why did they appear in the Royal Court? Your Phoenix Clan must give me an explanation, or bear the consequences!

This was entirely different from what Shi Chun had originally imagined when he accidentally entered the Royal Court and played tricks. He thought that the Phoenix Clan was not under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Continent and believed that the East Victory Royal Court would quietly intervene on the Divine Mountain, wanting to take advantage of the Royal Court of East Victory to muddy the waters of the Divine Mountain and fish in troubled waters.

However, the Queen couldn't be bothered to slowly investigate by intervening in the Divine Mountain. She directly exerted pressure from the source, forcing the Phoenix Clan Leader to give an explanation, as if saying, 'If you think that I can't govern you over there, feel free to ignore me. Your Phoenix Clan can try and see.'

In any case, if the pathway of the leaked Death Incense cannot be explained, the case will be directly defined as the act of the Phoenix Clan!

Thus, Feng Xi came personally to the Divine Mountain to arrange matters.

At this time, a maid brought a list of external personnel entering and leaving the Divine Mountain from the past half-year, which had just been organized. Feng Xi carefully reviewed it.

But Feng Qingping had to raise a question, "Clan Leader, I'm afraid it'll be difficult to find anything conclusive about this issue, perhaps it's leftover stock from someone else's hands. After all, there have been signs of outsiders using Death Incense before."

Feng Xi didn't look up from the list, responding indifferently, "Do you think that Queen from East Victory would accept such an explanation?"

Feng Qingping hesitated, "What I meant is, if we can't get results from questioning these people, what should we do?"

Feng Xi snorted, "That can also be dealt with easily; label them all as suspects and hand them over to be executed by the East Victory Royal Court."

Feng Qingping was shocked, "Granny Qi and the others too... And the Extreme Fire Sect, how could the Extreme Fire Sect agree?"

Feng Xi raised his head and asked in return, "Then how do you suggest we investigate? Friendships are friendships, but I can't implicate the Phoenix Clan in this. Are the series of events on the Divine Mountain recently related to the Bai Family? Let's hope the Death Incense matter is unrelated to them because if it is, in the face of the blades of the East Victory Royal Court and the threat of annihilation, those with knowledge will step forward.

As for the Extreme Fire Sect, we've done everything we can as the Phoenix Clan, but who told them to get involved and stir things up? If they want to save people, let them negotiate with the East Victory Royal Court.

Qingping, this matter cannot end well or gently. Such audacity, to slap directly onto the face of the East Victory Queen, is too rampant! This can't be settled without heads rolling; it's inevitable to err on the side of caution. If we don't hand them over as an explanation, then we'll have to hand over those in the Phoenix Clan guarding the Reversing Soul Tree and Death Incense to apologize; which option would you prefer?"

He still doesn't know someone placed a naked male corpse in the queen's room; otherwise, he would know it wasn't just a slap to the queen's face, but utter humiliation.

The key perpetrator of the crime didn't even know that his luck could be so good, to just happen to appear in the queen's room.

Upon hearing this, Feng Qingping shivered in fear. If she was guarding the Reversing Soul Tree, wouldn't she be the first in line?

Feng Xi tossed the list in his hand, "What we need to do is arrest everyone on this list without exception. The broader the net we cast, the more likely we'll catch the perpetrator. Whether we kill the wrong people or not isn't up to us to decide!"

Feng Qingping scanned the list and focused on the name "Bai Qiru," sighing, "Bai Qiru was expelled from the Bai Family, and now he must still be implicated?"

"Feng Xi: The Bai Family got involved at this time, making them highly suspicious. They can only blame themselves for their ignorance. Not only must Bai Qiru be captured, but all the Bai Family members at their den have been ordered by me to be confined upon my arrival. If the Bai Family is aware of the situation, either they confess honestly to avoid death, or the whole clan will be wiped out!"

Feng Qingping had a hint of bitterness on her face; sometimes, reality was too cruel, suddenly crushing down without giving a chance to explain. She didn't understand how someone was foolish enough to provoke the East Victory Queen. This was suicidal.

She hoped the perpetrator was on the list; otherwise, innocent people would die in vain.

But no matter how she looked, she didn't think anyone on the list could have the ability to cause trouble at the East Victory Royal Court's crucial place. Her gaze fell on the names of Shi Chunhe and Wu Jinliang, and she hesitated, then flipped the list to show their names: "Shi Chunhe and Wu Jinliang are nowhere to be found. Not only us, but the Extreme Fire Sect also expended great effort in vain. How can we capture them for interrogation?"

"Feng Xi: Keep looking. They should still be trapped in Juku State. Not all places related to them can be completely severed. Focus on places like libraries."

"Yes."

Just as Feng Qingping responded, a dignified Feng Jue ran in from outside the door.

"Clan Leader, Aunt." After making formal greetings, Feng Jue reported with clasped hands, "A distinguished guest has arrived at the foot of the mountain, claiming to be Elder Situ Gu from the Refining Heaven Sect visiting."

Feng Qingping was surprised upon hearing this, "Why is he here?"

Feng Xi descended the steps from the high platform, saying, "This isn't his first visit. I remember he visited before, investigating the 'Beidou Refusal Array.' The higher-level the artifact refiner, the more skilled in array techniques. I remember he didn't understand this grand array back then. He might be here for that again. Besides, I really can't think of any other reason for his visit now."

Feng Qingping immediately revealed the list, "Clan Leader, should he be included on this list?"

Feng Xi stopped and turned to look at her with hands behind his back, "He came after the incident. What does he have to do with it? Do you want more trouble by moving against him?"

But after turning his head, a puzzled expression emerged, muttering as he walked, "Why pick such a tumultuous time to come? Let's go give that man some face; we might need his help someday, personally go welcome him."

So the three people in the hall went out together.

Meanwhile, in front of the Divine Mountain's mountain gate, several shadows had already rushed over upon hearing the news, none other than North Mountain Order Master Huang Ye leading a few key subordinates himself.

Standing beside Situ Gu, Shi Chun saw among them Jiang You'er, his gaze touched upon North Mountain Order Master Huang Ye who was gesturing impatiently to open the Array Gate, and his eyelids twitched instantly.

Returning here, though disguised, he still had a guilty conscience, worrying about being recognized, because he found someone who could use the Demon Eye here. As soon as he arrived, he used a spell to lock his energy aura to prevent it from leaking, simultaneously activating his Right Eye superpower to observe the surroundings.

Inevitably, he immediately saw the Demon Essence inside Huang Ye.

He just told Situ Gu there might be other Demon Path cultivators hidden on the mountain, unexpectedly his words proved true so quickly.

A gong sounded, and the Xubo Gate opened. Huang Ye quickly came out, walked over to this side, and saluted, "Elder Situ, it's been a hundred years since we last met, didn't expect a century later it would be me to open the gate for you again."

Seeing the scale of the other party's Demon Essence up close, Shi Chun was secretly alarmed and apprehensive, most likely at the Heavenly Immortal Minor Realm. He didn't know who this beard-flaring person was, hadn't seen him before, but by Jiang You'er's accompanying demeanor, one could tell this person's status in the Divine Mountain.

Hundred years ago seen before? Situ Gu truly couldn't recall who Huang Ye was, felt faintly familiar, slightly nodded in greeting.

At this moment, several figures came from the Divine Mountain; Feng Xi and the others landed.

Approaching quickly from afar, Feng Xi clasped hands in laughter, "Situ, it's been years. What wind blew you here?"

Shi Chun hadn't seen these three people either. But the demon element of the three was more abundant one than the other, none inferior to the beard-flaring individual. The strength of the demon element of the leading one certainly had reached the Upper Heaven Immortal Realm.

"The Clan Leader is here too?" Situ Gu was equally astonished.

Listening to these people exchange greetings and Jiang You'er and others making arrangements, Shi Chun finally understood their identities, unexpectedly the Phoenix Clan leader was also here.

His gaze lingered frequently on North Mountain Order Master Huang Ye, already knowing that he was directly under Jiang You'er's lead, likely of the same lineage.

After a group of people exchanged pleasantries, Feng Xi's gaze fell on Shi Chun's reddish face, chuckling, "Situ, your Refining Heaven Sect disciple's face is quite intimidatingly red, what happened?"

Situ Gu calmly said, "Playing with fire and getting burned, applied some medicine, making you all laugh."

Actually, it was to prevent his disguise from being spotted, bluntly painted it all red, then applied some salve-like things on his face.

Truthfully, Situ Gu was also seeing such a simple and crude disguise method for the first time. This disguise was a bit too conspicuous, but the effect was also obvious, even ghosts might not recognize him.

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