Chapter 295: Background Exposed!

He Qing glanced at the crowd and gave a somewhat helpless smile.

“Why are you all looking at me? Of course, I also pursue a stronger realm. I choose to participate.”

Xia Yanhuan looked at the Eldest Senior Brother and smiled.

“Why ask something you already know? If you participate, I will definitely participate too.”

The Eldest Senior Brother smiled a little shyly.

At this moment, Young Master Qingxia and Cangya exchanged a glance and nodded.

“Then we won’t dampen the mood either. I’ve always liked setting wagers—this time, I’ll set a wager for my own future!”

“I’m in as well!”

In an instant, all seven of them nodded to show their willingness to participate.

Among them, apart from Gu Fan, who had other thoughts in mind, the remaining six seemed genuinely willing to join.

Gu Fan secretly sighed in his heart.

It wasn’t that he was going back on his word, but after this Grand Assembly ended, Ruo Xi would be taken away by the Soul Studies Sect to receive treatment, and his own strength had already successfully broken through to the mid-stage of the Solar Radiance Realm.

It was time to attempt returning to the Destiny Continent…

Once everyone confirmed their participation, the Eldest Senior Brother immediately raised his hand.

“Our Xian’ai Sect is willing to take on the mission!”

The elder of the Xuan Yu Immortal Sect instantly smiled and clapped his hands.

“A wise choice. I believe you will one day be grateful for your courage today.”

With Xian’ai Sect participating, Liangcheng Academy naturally wouldn’t lag behind, and the disciples of the Xuan Yu Immortal Sect went without saying.

Thus, all the teams in the top three positions declared their intent to join the mission.

Just like that, everyone thought this Grand Assembly had come to a perfect close.

After all, the trial had ended, and the mission roster had been decided.

There should have been nothing more to happen—but just then, someone suddenly laughed loudly.

“Wait, wait, everyone!”

Everyone’s attention was drawn to the voice that had suddenly spoken out, turning to look at the newcomer.

“Some of you may not know me. I am a disciple of the Soul Studies Sect and the only one from our sect to come participate in this trial.”

The elder of the Xuan Yu Immortal Sect frowned slightly, looking at the disciple with displeasure.

The Soul Studies Sect disciple immediately cupped his hands.

“Those who have dealt with our sect should know that we randomly collect others’ secrets, and no matter what they are or whether they are useful, we make them public.”

Although many frowned, no one rushed to interrupt.

This strange rule of the Soul Studies Sect was well-known—being one of the most powerful forces outside the Six Great Sects, they often avoided the public eye, even sending only one disciple to the Eastern Region Grand Assembly.

But such a force, no matter its size, was destined to attract attention.

The elder of the Xuan Yu Immortal Sect clearly knew about this eccentric habit and could only say helplessly:

“So you’re saying you want to reveal someone’s secret here?”

“Hahaha, correct! I think this is the perfect place for it. Elder, please grant me the opportunity.”

The elder of the Xuan Yu Immortal Sect felt helpless.

It was best to avoid provoking the Soul Studies Sect if possible.

Although the Xuan Yu Immortal Sect wasn’t afraid of them…

Who wanted to be entangled with lunatics?

“Make it quick, then.”

Seeing the elder’s agreement, the Soul Studies Sect disciple, hidden under a bronze ghost mask, laughed loudly.

Then he declared:

“This secret is one I obtained shortly before the trial began, and I can’t wait to announce it to you all now!”

At this moment, Gu Fan, standing among the Xian’ai Sect, felt his expression shift slightly.

He didn’t know why, but an ominous feeling rose in his heart!

The secret inside Ruo Xi’s mind shouldn’t have been a problem…

But now, he felt a definite sense of danger.

A danger greater than anything he had ever experienced before!

Gu Fan began quietly mobilizing his Mysterious Power, ready to act at any moment.

The Soul Studies Sect disciple then made a strange sound, somewhere between laughing and crying.

“I know—Xian’ai Sect disciple, Gu Fan, is not from this world!”

“He comes from…”

“The Destiny Continent!”

Boom!!

In an instant, Gu Fan felt as if his head had been struck by five bolts of lightning, his soul violently trembling!

Everyone instinctively turned to look at Gu Fan!

The people of Xian’ai Sect were all stunned.

The Eldest Senior Brother was dumbfounded, while Nan Xuanrou wore a look of disbelief.

He Qing, Xia Yanhuan, and Cangya all looked utterly confused, while only Young Master Qingxia revealed a flash of delight beneath his shock!

Gu Fan forced himself to keep a calm expression, showing no sign of panic, simply staring at Xia.

“Nonsense, you must be joking. The Destiny Continent is separated from our Sacred Domain by a Boundary Wall—how could anyone cross into our realm?”

The Eldest Senior Brother quickly reacted and retorted:

“The Soul Studies Sect may claim to see through hearts and uncover secrets, but that doesn’t mean everything they say is true. It could very well be a ploy to frame someone.”

“That’s right! How dare you try to slander a disciple of our Xian’ai Sect with just your words? Absurd!”

Xia then laughed loudly.

“Haha, in truth, I cannot be certain he’s from the Destiny Continent, but I am sure he’s not from our Sacred Domain.”

“How long has this person been in Xian’ai Sect? Can any of you vouch for his background?”

“As for proof, it’s quite simple—if he’s not of our Sacred Domain, then his Qi Sea will definitely differ from that of us cultivators who only cultivate Mysterious Qi. If you don’t believe me, you can check it for yourselves.”

Having said his piece, Xia seemed to have completed some mission and smiled in satisfaction.

“Alright! My task is done—obtain the secret, and in the right setting, make it public… Gu Fan, I told you before, you can’t blame me for this.”

“Blame yourself for not hiding it better—after all, that little girl guessed it.”

Gu Fan now understood.

So Ruo Xi had already realized he wasn’t a cultivator from this world.

Although she had never said anything, she had known all along.

And Xia of the Soul Studies Sect had already read this secret before, only choosing to reveal it now!

Gu Fan’s mind raced.

He noticed many people staring at him.

Even members of the Xian’ai Sect were beginning to waver.

It seemed they were starting to suspect something.

A super genius who had suddenly arrived in the Sacred Domain from the Lower Realm…

In just a few months, he had risen from an ordinary disciple to this point—indeed, there was something strange about it.

Not to mention the mysterious trump card that had once killed six disciples of the Black Emperor Manor in one strike.

All of it pointed to the fact that Gu Fan’s origins were far from simple.

At this moment, the elder of the Xuan Yu Immortal Sect stepped forward, his expression dark, sealing off the space around them.

He fixed his gaze on Gu Fan and spoke slowly:

“Release all restrictions and stop resisting. Once we examine your Qi Sea, we will naturally be able to prove your innocence.”

Gu Fan said nothing, merely staring at the elder of the Xuan Yu Immortal Sect.

“Gu Fan! Don’t do anything foolish. Let the elder examine you—it won’t harm you. If it proves you innocent, I will personally kill the one who slandered you today!”

The Grand Elder also stepped forward, placing himself between Gu Fan and the Xuan Yu Immortal Sect elder, preventing the latter from acting.

“Haha, I have no objections. If he’s proven innocent, I will stay here of my own accord!”

Xia once again laughed, looking entirely unconcerned.

Seeing how confident he was, the crowd once again turned their eyes to Gu Fan.

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