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Chapter 2383 - 2403: Good, really good, not even avoiding people now!_1

Chapter 2383: Chapter 2403: Good, really good, not even avoiding people now!_1

Sea God Sect camp.

Everyone’s expression was grave, their movements cautious, and their voices a whisper, as a heavy atmosphere enveloped the entire camp.

They had lost!

In the Northern Sea, on their own territory, they had been defeated by the Three Sects. The expansion plans they had prepared were forced to a halt, and not only that, but the Three Sects would now preach there, and they could not initiate an attack. They could only watch helplessly as the Three Sects proselytized and competed for followers with the Sea God Sect.

In the main tent, Shangguan Wenyin’s face was as still as water.

Sitting at the head was the Vice Sect Hierarch Wei Deyuan, with a complexion slightly pale and lips devoid of any color, appearing extremely weak.

His bout with Master Kurong had ended in complete defeat, without the slightest suspense.

A one-sided beating!

He had launched a fierce attack, causing great trouble for Master Kurong; however, this attack had inadvertently awoken the Inner Demons Master Kurong had long suppressed. The demon-infested Master Kurong’s murderous intent and combat power exploded, blasting away more than half of Wei Deyuan’s body.

Had it not been for Wei Deyuan’s use of a Secret Technique to escape, he would have likely been killed on the spot by Master Kurong, body and soul wiped out!

Wei Deyuan, having lost the duel, reviewed all the battles once more and shifted the blame for the lost competition onto Shangguan Wenyin.

"At that time, I said that you were already injured after the first match and that Zong Jizhi should go up for the second match. Yet you refused and insisted on going yourself. As a result, you lost, and we ended up losing the competition three to four. If we had won the second match, we could have even won the competition four to two by the sixth match... How will you bear this responsibility?"

Shangguan Wenyin calmly retorted, "I was indeed injured, but not severely, and my combat power wasn’t greatly affected. The reason I lost is that Xuanhe used the Mount Long Secret Technique, significantly boosting his combat power. If Zong Jizhi had gone up, he would have been unable to withstand it either and would have lost just the same!"

"If you still believe he can win, why not let him fight me now? I am already injured upon injury. Let’s see if he can indeed defeat me!"

"If he can win, then I will no longer be the Saint Child. I will take responsibility!"

Zong Jizhi, not far from Shangguan Wenyin, was eager to try, but Shangguan Wenyin did not even glance at him.

Wei Deyuan looked at Zong Jizhi and ultimately did not agree.

Shangguan Wenyin’s explosive combat power was something he had witnessed firsthand, so he was well aware that the already injured Shangguan Wenyin was not unjustly defeated by the desperate Xuanhe.

If Zong Jizhi were to challenge Shangguan Wenyin, there was a high likelihood that Shangguan Wenyin would still win. Then not only would Zong Jizhi’s face be beaten, but his own dignity would also be lost.

In truth, he was not really standing up for Zong Jizhi; he just wanted to throw off the blame because, as the one in charge of this mission, he would have to take responsibility for the loss of the competition.

Before departing, the Sect Hierarch had repeatedly emphasized that he must not lose, or else it would affect the Sect Hierarch’s grand strategy. Now, everything was ruined.

He felt panic inside.

Although he was the Vice Sect Hierarch, in front of the Sect Hierarch, he had no status at all.

He must find a scapegoat!

Wei Deyuan sneered, "You fought Xuanhe and barely lost. But let me ask you, why have we not seen you use the Sea Tide Pearl in battle?"

Shangguan Wenyin’s expression remained unchanged as he calmly replied, "Using the Sea Tide Pearl would disperse my spiritual power. It isn’t the case that the more Magical Treasures you use at the same time, the more powerful they are."

Wei Deyuan sneered, "At this point, you dare to lie. The vast spiritual power of the Sea Tide Pearl was absorbed by a woman, wasn’t it? It couldn’t be used, could it?"

Shangguan Wenyin’s expression flickered, but then he calmed himself.

He had cautioned those around him to keep the matter secret, and now that Wei Deyuan knew about it, there could only be one explanation—he must have someone planted amongst his own people!

Otherwise, how could Wei Deyuan have known?

Shangguan Wenyin replied calmly, "It was an accident, and in the battle with Xuanhe, I don’t think that using the Sea Tide Pearl would have turned the tide of the battle."

Wei Deyuan said coldly, "If the other party were simply a beautiful woman, I might even believe that you took a liking to someone else and therefore committed such a foolish act. But as far as I know, that woman has a man, and her man is called Lin Chen. He had previously saved the child of the Three Sects during the sea attack and has now become a disciple of Master Floating Cloud..."

Shangguan Wenyin’s expression changed slightly, "What are you trying to say?"

Wei Deyuan’s eyes were fierce, "At the brink of a major battle, you lent the Sea Tide Pearl, a treasure of our sect that could greatly increase your combat power, to someone from the Three Sects. Moreover, you caused the Sea Tide Pearl to lose all its spiritual power, rendering it unusable, which ultimately led to your loss in the competition. I just want to ask, Shangguan Wenyin, what exactly are your intentions?"

Shangguan Wenyin’s face suddenly turned pale, and he finally understood Wei Deyuan’s purpose.

He was trying to pin all the blame on himself and make him take responsibility for the failure of the competition!

"You spout baseless accusations!"

Wei Deyuan’s eyes revealed a smug expression. This was the effect he wanted. By bringing up this matter in front of everyone, the blame would naturally fall on Shangguan Wenyin!

As for the truth, Wei Deyuan didn’t care!

As long as he could make Shangguan Wenyin carry this big pot, that was enough!

The most clever part about this situation was that everything Wei Deyuan said was true, leaving Shangguan Wenyin with no ground to argue.

"I’m spouting baseless accusations, then tell me, which of my words are false?"

Shangguan Wenyin, seeing the smug look in Wei Deyuan’s eyes, suddenly felt no desire to talk anymore.

He understood that the other party simply wanted to make him the scapegoat.

He feared the Sect Hierarch would blame him, so he intended to make Shangguan Wenyin bear the responsibility.

If he had the Sea Tide Pearl, could he really have won?

He couldn’t have won!

Shangguan Wenyin knew very well what effect using the Sea Tide Pearl would have had, and at that time, Xuanhe was protected by a magical treasure. The power of that treasure was not weaker than the Sea Tide Pearl, and the tidal power of the Sea Tide Pearl couldn’t have affected Xuanhe, who was frantically using the Mount Long Secret Technique.

In that very moment, Xuanhe was not someone who could have been stopped by Shangguan Wenyin, who was at the Carp Dragon Realm.

In the fourth match, didn’t Master Floating Cloud of the Dragon Mountain Sect also use a Secret Technique to explosively increase his strength in an instant and win the match?

Shangguan Wenyin’s conscience was clear, but he knew that once this matter blew up, he would likely have to carry this black blame.

Shangguan Wenyin, being proud by nature, understood Wei Deyuan’s intentions and thus remained silent.

I indeed lost a match and do bear some responsibility. If you want to throw all the blame on me, then I shall carry it.

Just as Shangguan Wenyin was prepared to keep his mouth shut and say no more, a Sea God Sect disciple came into the Camp to report.

"A disciple of the Dragon Mountain Sect is at the entrance looking for the Saint Child..."

A disciple of the Dragon Mountain Sect?

Everyone’s gaze fell on Shangguan Wenyin’s face simultaneously, each with different expressions, while Wei Deyuan’s eyes lit up, "What is that disciple of the Dragon Mountain Sect called?"

"He says his name is Lin Chen."

Wei Deyuan turned with a sneer, "Shangguan Wenyin, you’re really something, not even avoiding suspicion. What do you have to say now?"