Due to a change in plans, Qian Renyue specially informed Ning Fengzhi that she would be absent, explaining her reasons. To act discreetly, she did not bring Ning Rongrong along this time. After all, Tang Hao was still lurking in the shadows; if the two of them moved together, Tang Hao's curiosity could be triggered, which would be too risky.
Qian Renyue marked possible locations where Tang Hao might have hidden Ah Yin on a map while waiting for Huline, Xie Yue, and Yan San to arrive.
Meanwhile, Dugu Yan returned to the Sunset Forest with Dugu Bo to investigate the theft of the immortal herbs.
During this period, Shrek Academy was preparing for its match against Cang Hui Academy.
Because Shi Nian's attempt to assassinate Tang San had failed, Tang San had always kept Cang Hui Academy in mind, anticipating their revenge. Since nothing had happened before, Tang San paid extra attention this time.
He even arranged for Zhu Zhuqing to participate in the match, hoping for an accident involving Cang Hui Academy, which greatly angered Blazing Fire Academy.
However, the match unfolded just as Tang San had anticipated. Cang Hui Academy, leveraging the unique abilities of their martial souls, launched a seven-person fusion technique. If not for Tang San's Zi Ji Demon Eye, Shrek Academy might have been entirely wiped out.
Because of the mental attacks from the Zi Ji Demon Eye, all Cang Hui Academy students who tried to mentally assault Tang San suffered backlashes, becoming mentally disabled children.
Although this time Yu Xiaogang no longer had the elder's authority to bully others, Qian Renyue still prevented Saras and the others from investigating.
Cang Hui Academy Rest Area
Yue Guan, Saras, and the masked Qian Renyue arrived at the Cang Hui Academy rest area.
"I am the team leader teacher of Cang Hui Academy, Ye Zhiqiu. Greetings, Bishop Saras. May I ask who these two are?" The teacher greeted Saras respectfully. Their academy's head Shi Nian had been killed by Tang San, and the other teachers were seeking justice for their students.
"This is the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall. This is Elder Ju, Chrysanthemum Douluo of the Spirit Hall," Saras introduced them.
"Greetings, Holy Maiden, greetings, Elder Ju," Ye Zhiqiu hurriedly saluted.
"No need for formalities. Today I'm here regarding the disputes between your academy and Shrek Academy," Qian Renyue raised her hand, cutting off Ye Zhiqiu's words of courtesy, speaking coldly and indifferently.
"How does the Spirit Hall intend to handle this?" The people of Cang Hui Academy looked at Qian Renyue nervously.
Unhurriedly, Qian Renyue took a recording spirit device from her soul tool and played it. The footage was short, with no beginning or end, but this brief clip was enough to enrage everyone at Cang Hui Academy.
"We ask the Spirit Hall to seek justice for Cang Hui Academy," the teacher knelt on one knee, pleading humbly.
"I want you to stand out during Shrek Academy's final match and, in front of the Pope, the two great empires, numerous Soul Masters, and many high-level academies, expose that Tang San killed Shi Nian to seize his soul bone and then caused your students to become mentally disabled to cover it up," Qian Renyue said coldly, her voice void of emotion.
Indeed, what Qian Renyue showed Cang Hui Academy was the footage of Tang San using the Yan Wang Talisman to kill Shi Nian and take the soul bone. Though the start and end were removed, it was enough.
"We're willing. Holy Maiden, please give us this opportunity," Ye Zhiqiu said. He knew that this was the only way to avenge Cang Hui Academy's students. The academy had suffered severe losses and could only obey the Spirit Hall to survive.
With matters arranged, Qian Renyue, Yue Guan, and Saras left the Cang Hui encampment.
On the way back, Qian Renyue suddenly stopped. She looked up at Yue Guan blankly, her face wet with tears, eyes full of confusion.
Yue Guan quickly shielded Qian Renyue's figure and whispered sharply to Saras, "Hurry, leave!"
Saras, being perceptive, activated her soul power and swiftly departed.
"Grandpa Ju… Shi Nian violated the tournament rules and harmed participants. Tang San killed him in self-defense, yet I twisted right and wrong, using Cang Hui Academy to distort the truth. Did Yue'er make a mistake?" Qian Renyue asked, lost in thought. She seemed to have become the thing she hated most.
Yue Guan sighed and gently patted Qian Renyue's back, trying to calm her down.
From Yue Guan's perspective, Yue'er was devoted to the Spirit Hall and her family. She would endure any suffering to protect those she cared for, yet her moral standards were excessively high.
By Yue Guan's view, what Qian Renyue had done today was everything a Holy Maiden should do—and she did it perfectly. Yet unexpectedly, she cried and questioned whether she had done wrong.
Yue Guan's heart was deeply moved. In this dark world, Qian Renyue was like a lily in bloom: strong and independent, noble and pure.
No wonder those at the offering hall adored her; even the Pope was willing to make changes for her.
"Your Highness, the third test of your deity examination was a test of the heart. Since you passed it, you should know that as long as your actions are true to yourself, that is enough. You are not a saint. Protecting the Spirit Hall and your family while being a perfect saint is too much. Being true to your own heart is enough," Yue Guan finally comforted her after a long pause.
"But now, having distorted right and wrong, what right do I have to judge Tang San in the future?" Qian Renyue lowered her head.
"Then leave the judgment to the Angel God. Your sister Qian Renxue can handle it. Yue'er, as the God of Destruction, your duty is to eliminate Tang San and others who threaten the Spirit Hall, isn't that enough?" Yue Guan patted Qian Renyue's head.
"Besides, you haven't distorted right and wrong—you merely used the truth cleverly, haven't you? If you really feel guilty, then abandon that approach and find another. Your path is long; don't trap yourself in a mental loop of self-consumption. Huline and the others are arriving—go meet them," Yue Guan encouraged, patting her shoulder.
Qian Renyue wiped her tears, clenched her fists, and nodded. "Understood. Thank you, Grandpa Ju."
Spirit Hall, Tian Dou City
"Your Highness, did you call us back suddenly because of something urgent?" Huline asked Qian Renyue as she approached, puzzled.
"Yes, I have a mission for you," Qian Renyue nodded to the three of them.
"There's nothing noteworthy in the Star Luo tournament. Before the tournament starts, Xiao Jiu, please go with Xie Yue to Saint Soul Village and Noding Academy. Investigate Tang San's past—every detail, especially his character. Don't just summarize his martial soul," Qian Renyue instructed.
The three said nothing. Since Qian Renyue suddenly assigned this mission, she must have discovered something during the tournament.
"In that case, Your Highness, I'll go with Yan. I happen to have something to discuss with him," Huline said, speaking first.
"Alright. Xie Yue will stay here for another matter. The investigation into Tang San is assigned to you two," Qian Renyue said.
"Yes! Your Highness, we won't let you down."
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