Chapter 312: When the Wall Falls, Everyone Pushes
Chapter 312: When the Wall Falls, Everyone Pushes
"My son is truly exceptional. He has advanced to the first-rank in cultivation and learned so many skills. He understands so much, and his infiltration was well-executed and successful. Old Zheng, look at this line: 'In the journey of life, others may have different paths, and one is not the center of the world nor the protagonist of the story. Only by exerting oneself and striving forward can one forge ahead.' My son never spoke with such profound understanding when he was at home."
The Third Mother was delighted but also felt a sense of sorrow: "My child has endured so much outside, and only then could he have such insights."
Zheng Zhicheng quietly rolled his eyes and continued reading.
This Starlight Commander is truly remarkable. It seems all these achievements are his doing, Old Zheng. When our son returns, you must thank him properly."
The Third Mother spoke again.
In her mother's heart, anyone who treats her son well is a good person!
Zheng Zhicheng maintained his composure and continued reading.
Finally, his expression changed.
"The following is bad news. Some of the family's offspring have been killed... Father, there are also letters to the various families below. I hope you can pass them on one by one..."
"Ah?"
The Third Mother's face turned pale: "So dangerous? This..."
Zheng Zhicheng felt agitated and spoke softly for the first time: "You... Don't speak for now. This is a major matter."
Upon reading further, it was a long list of names, followed by letters from Zheng Yunqi to the various families.
"The Night Demon Sect!"
"This is a competition among subordinate sects, but it has implicated the headquarters' offspring."
"It's the Night Demon Sect..."
Zheng Zhicheng quickly finished reading the letter to his family and stood up abruptly.
"I'm going to find the family head."
This time, the Third Mother did not stop him but anxiously said, "You must tell our son to avoid taking the lead in everything and to prioritize safety."
"Not yet. We must finish this matter first. This Communication Jade needs to be shown to the families in its original form. If we respond now, these families might have other thoughts, especially since their sons and daughters have died, while ours is still alive. This is human nature!"
Zheng Zhicheng was very clear-headed.
"Pfft... What nonsense are you talking about? You have a foul mouth."
The Third Mother said, "Go quickly and return soon. I want to read it a few more times tonight."
Zheng Zhicheng left in a hurry.
At the same time, seventy to eighty families received the same news.
It was sent by the survivors of the Heavenly Escort Bureau.
Each letter, without exception, was delivered to the hands of their respective family heads.
In these letters, they all mentioned one thing: the names of the surviving families, and they were all writing to their families.
If they were unsure, they could discuss it among themselves.
Finally, the message from the Zhou family head, the most influential family, was sent to the family heads who received the letters.
"Have you received the letters from the children?"
"Yes."
"I've prepared a small banquet at home. Why don't you come over for a chat?"
"That's exactly what I wish for!"
And so, three hours later, over eighty family heads gathered together.
Although the banquet was a small affair, it had to be well-arranged.
These family heads were all cunning old foxes, and they remained calm during important matters. So, they first chatted about flowers, snow, and the moon, and after three rounds of drinks and five dishes, the conversation began.
The Zhou family head finally opened the topic: "What do you all think about the letters from the children?"
"This is a significant matter!"
"Indeed, it's significant!"
"A total of nineteen juniors have perished over there. These nineteen families need to be notified."
The Zhou family head said, "But for such a matter, it's not appropriate for just one person to go."
"Brother Zhou is right. It must be done by several people together to increase credibility. Otherwise... after all, our children are safe, and it's easy to become emotional upon hearing such terrible news."
"Absolutely!"
"Then let's go together, six of us, along with the fathers of our respective children. Otherwise, we can't show the original message to them and gain their trust."
"Good."
Under the Zhou family head's command, everyone immediately took action, each heading to their respective families to deliver the bad news.
A storm was brewing.
At the same time, the complaint from Yin Shengong had already reached the headquarters.
He sent it to the Battle Arena, Wealth Arena, and Administration Arena.
"The Night Demon Sect has attacked the One Heart Sect, deploying countless experts... Below is the conversation between me and Hai Wuliang. Please make a decision at the headquarters. How should we respond to this?"
The three arenas received the message, and it was impossible to keep it a secret.
And so...
An hour later, people were discussing it in a heated manner, and the news became more and more exaggerated.
"The Night Demon Sect attacked the One Heart Sect, resulting in the deaths of many headquarters' offspring during their trial..."
"The Night Demon Sect killed many headquarters' offspring."
"The Night Demon Sect killed over two thousand headquarters' offspring."
"Hai Wuliang of the Night Demon Sect killed all the headquarters' offspring sent for trials..."
...
Many people who were acquainted with each other immediately took out their Communication Jade to send messages.
"Family Head Liu, does your family have a child on White Cloud Continent? Quickly ask about your child's situation... I heard that the Night Demon Sect..."
"Family Head Ge, you should ask quickly... I heard that Hai Wuliang went crazy... Our children are in danger."
"..."
Instantly, countless messages radiated out from the headquarters, reaching all the families who had sent their children for training during this event.
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As a result, numerous families began reaching out to their children.
Some families successfully made contact, filling them with joy. Their children were still alive.
However, for some families, despite their relentless attempts at communication, there was no response, as if their messages were sinking into the depths of the ocean. Anxious and uneasy, a foreboding feeling arose within their hearts.
Just then, a report came in: "The family heads of the so-and-so and so-and-so families have arrived together, saying they have news about the children..."
Instantly, their vision darkened.
After welcoming them in and reading the letters, they stared blankly. The female relatives began to wail in sorrow...
Their children were gone...
This scene played out almost simultaneously in nineteen families.
Thus, several families gathered to console each other.
In summary, it wasn't the fault of my family's child, nor was it the fault of the Starlight Commander or the One Heart Sect. Even the Guardian Pavilion bore no responsibility. Everything was the doing of Hai Wu Liang from the Night Demon Sect!
At that moment, all the families with deceased members had red eyes, as if they were ready to devour someone.
"Hai Wu Liang! Night Demon Sect! You wait and see!"
"Damn Hai Wu Liang, that damn thing."
"..."
Where is the falsehood in this matter?
The news came from headquarters, and the family heads of various families confirmed it. There were even letters testifying against Hai Wu Liang...
For the families who lost their children, even if they couldn't find a target to vent their anger, they now had Hai Wu Liang, the leader of the Night Demon Sect, standing right before them.
Instantly, they united in their hatred.
At the same time, people from families that had received bad news earlier also came to inquire.
They wanted to find out the cause of their children's deaths.
"Brother Zheng... I have an unwelcome request. May I borrow your son's letter to read? My child... Alas, a few days ago, we received terrible news. Until now, I know nothing about the reasons behind this..."
"Of course, of course. It's the right thing to do. Please, please..."
Such incidents occurred in hundreds of families as they visited each other.
Their children died mysteriously, and this grudge must be avenged.
Finally, they had someone to question. Naturally, they wanted to inquire!
Finally, a sentence added by Zheng Yunqi and others in the letter took effect: "Regarding the recent killings of noble offspring, we also suspect the involvement of this group, but currently, there is no solid evidence... This matter is very suspicious..."
Countless family members slammed their fists on the table, their eyes red with rage.
"What more evidence do we need? It's clear that Hai Wu Liang harmed my child!"
"Yes, it's definitely the Night Demon Sect!"
"Hai Wu Liang, you can't escape blame!"
"Damn Night Demon Sect! Damn Hai Wu Liang!"
"..."
Countless people cursed and swore, filled with grief and fury.
My child died silently, and after such a long time, we still didn't know who was responsible. Now, it's clear that it was Hai Wu Liang from the Night Demon Sect!
What? You say the Guardian Pavilion?
Bullshit!
My child was smart and vigilant, with exceptional talent. How could they have made a mistake and been caught by the Guardian Pavilion?
What? You say someone else did it? Then who? Can't say?
If you can't say who, then shut up!
Besides, apart from the Night Demon Sect and the One Heart Sect, who else could have such influence in the White Cloud Continent?
"Recently, we heard that the Night Demon Sect sent a ninth-rank King-level expert to establish a branch in the White Cloud Continent. At that time, it was strange. Although a ninth-rank King-level expert isn't considered a top expert, don't forget this is just a branch of a subordinate sect in a city. Now I understand. That damn Hai Wu Liang actually sent a King-level expert to kill my child!"
"Damn Hai Wu Liang!"
"Damn Hai Wu Liang!"
"Hai Wu Liang is lawless, devoid of conscience, and acts against all that is good. Why isn't he managed by headquarters?"
"Sue him!"
"Together!"
"I'll go too!"
Instantly, they united in their anger. Countless noble families gathered to demand an explanation.
This force was so powerful that even families without deceased members couldn't stay uninvolved. If they didn't join, they would be ostracized!
What a formidable force! Dare to be ostracized by so many families? Don't you want to live?
So, they joined.
Over a thousand families gathered in an instant.
And more families kept arriving.
"We just want to seek justice for our wrongfully killed children!"
"What did the children do wrong? They just went out to gain experience! Why did Hai Wu Liang send assassins?"
"If they died at the hands of the Guardian Pavilion, we would accept it as they died for the sect. But what does it mean if they died at the hands of Hai Wu Liang?"
"Severely punish Hai Wu Liang! Severely punish the Night Demon Sect!"
"Hai Wu Liang must pay the price!"
"Yes!"
"We want justice!"
"The spirits of the children are watching from above!"
"Kill Hai Wu Liang! Destroy the Night Demon Sect!"
The crowd's emotions surged, and public anger boiled. As the saying goes, when the wall falls, everyone pushes, and so it was.
The rumors spread by Dong Fang Sansan, the betrayal of the Sacred Seal Palace, and the letters from the families' children, all these elements combined in a masterful way, closely coordinating to direct all the hatred... In an instant, all the arrows of blame pointed at Hai Wu Liang.
(End of Chapter)
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