A surge of grief and anger, along with a lifetime of tears, awakened the celestial and demonic energies within the sword embryo, sending ripples through the air as the heavenly light pierced through his chest.
"The sinner must answer!"
Jun Feng Tian spoke again, his tone cold and devoid of humanity.
"I... I... don't... know!"
The sword, close to his soul, felt as if it had been struck by a giant hammer, emotions running high, clearly indicating that time was of the essence.
Jun Feng Tian let out a low hum, his sword pointing directly at the center of the sinner's brow, expelling the evil essence that confused him.
His aura as a divine emperor was unmatched, unable to cure the root cause but capable of correcting the course.
The sword gradually calmed down.
"Are you pretending to be mad? Why does this kid speak like a three-year-old?"
"It's already impressive that he can speak; are there not enough mutes in the martial world?"
"But he speaks unclearly; how can we uncover the truth?"
"Naturally, we will use torture!"
……
"Silence!" Jun Feng Tian shouted in a deep voice, causing everyone to tremble in their hearts; even if they were unwilling, they could only keep their mouths shut.
Jun Feng Tian stood like an ancient deity; his words were divine decrees.
On his expressionless face, no one could discern joy or anger; there was only an unchanging calmness that had lasted for millennia.
"Sword, how long will you continue to be stubborn?"
With a stern tone, the one who spoke was Shu Dao Qian, the deputy head of the De Feng Gu Dao.
He bowed to Jun Feng Tian and said, "Respectful Law Confucian, this person cannot be reformed. I implore you to allow me to take him to the dark prison for interrogation; with three blades and six holes, he won't be able to keep his mouth shut!"
A high-ranking Taoist said lightly, "Heaven has the virtue of cherishing life; we should not use torture for interrogation. However, this person is stubborn and unyielding; we must kill the chicken to warn the monkey!"
A senior Buddhist added, "Perhaps there are other conspirators behind the sinner; using torture is also for long-term peace. The saying goes, 'killing one to benefit the world' is great compassion!"
"No, the sword is in a daze; he is clearly also a victim!" Yu Li Jing, with his thick brows raised, declared firmly, "The Confucian punishment targets the disloyal, the unjust, and the unfilial. Until the truth is clear, who dares to use torture?"
"Yu, you!" Shu Dao Qian sneered, "The heavenly light has been stolen for decades; do you think we can uncover the truth without torture?"
"Moreover, you also mentioned that there are dark hands behind the sword; if someone comes to rescue the sinner, should we still ask the Law Confucian to step in and capture them?"
"In the grand De Feng Gu Dao, who can come and go as they please?" Yu Li Jing questioned loudly.
"Well said!"
A high-ranking Taoist sneered deeply, "Has Yu forgotten about the theft of the heavenly light decades ago?"
"It shows that even the heavily guarded Confucian gate is not an impenetrable fortress; the heavenly light, protected by many, can still be lost. Why should you guarantee absolute safety?"
Yu Li Jing's face turned red with anger; just as he was about to say something, Jun Feng Tian shouted again, "Silence!"
The noise subsided once more; Yu Li Jing looked at Jun Feng Tian, moved his lips, and let out a sigh.
An old case had stirred up endless waves, and there was nothing Jun Feng Tian could do.
The sword was mentally damaged, unable to provide any coherent answers, and the three teachings' authorities insisted on using torture, which was ultimately against his wishes.
A high-ranking official from the three teachings mocked, "What is this? Yu Li Jing won't allow torture; could he be the mastermind controlling the sword?"
Yu Li Jing was about to refute.
Then came a voice from outside, "Bullshit!"
The person continued, "How old was Yu when the heavenly light was stolen? Could he be the accomplice of the sword? Is your brain filled with shit?"
The high-ranking officials of the three teachings were furious and momentarily at a loss for words, their faces red as they defended, "Then why is he so intent on protecting the sword?"
Leading the charge, Shu Dao Qian was furious, but at that moment, a figure strode into the hall.
"How dare you! The Confucians are judging the case; who allowed you to disrupt the hall? Get out!"
Shu Dao Qian furiously reprimanded the voice.
He had never seen Xun Wu You and did not know that behind Xun Wu You stood Lin Tian Xing; he merely regarded Xun Wu You as an ordinary Confucian disciple.
In a place filled with high-ranking officials, a nameless junior causing trouble was simply absurd.
"What audacity! The high-ranking officials of the three teachings can only watch from the sidelines; does this young man have the courage of a bear and the heart of a leopard?"
"Not necessarily; perhaps he has some backing; let's just watch for now!"
"What are we watching? The Confucians can't even unify their own opinions; look at how Yu Li Jing and Shu Dao Qian each hold their own views."
"Exactly! Involving the grievances of the three teachings should be interrogated in public; what is this closed-door interrogation?"
"Is the Law Confucian not qualified to interrogate?"
"He is qualified to interrogate Confucian disciples, but this is not just a matter for the Confucians!"
……
"Everyone, shut up!" Xun Wu You unleashed his dantian's energy, his voice like thunder.
Those with slightly lower cultivation felt their souls and spirits half escape.
Xun Wu You continued, "If you want to explain, the Confucians will explain to you. Before the interrogation is over, whoever keeps babbling, I will stab him with my sword and then stab him in the back!"
Yu Li Jing's mouth twitched, and Jun Feng Tian raised his eyebrows repeatedly.
The Confucians were all dignified and elegant, speaking gracefully, like the wind sweeping the bright moon, pleasing to the eye.
How many years had it been since anyone cursed in the Curing Heart Hall?
Only eight people in the entire Confucian sect knew Xun Wu You's identity, and Shu Dao Qian was not one of them.
The Curing Heart Hall enshrined the tablets of Confucian sages throughout the ages, a solemn and dignified place. Who dared to speak such filthy words and desecrate the ancestors?
He was about to scold Xun Wu You, but Xun Wu You was faster than him: "You shut up too; I have some accounts to settle with you."
After saying this, Xun Wu You ignored Shu Dao Qian and turned to Jun Feng Tian, "Respectful Law Confucian, how about I interrogate this person?"
Everyone expected Jun Feng Tian to glare and reprimand, but unexpectedly, the Law Confucian merely hummed in agreement, stepping back a few paces and leaving the hall to Xun Wu You.
If it weren't for Xun Wu You's imposing aura, the discussions would have surged again at this moment.