"How could this be?" Wang Ba's face turned ashen.
With his current cultivation, suppressing Yun Lang with his aura should have been no problem at all.
However, strangely, Yun Lang seemed as if nothing had happened.
Such a formidable opponent even made Wang Ba a little worried.
"With someone like him in Xueji Peak, it will prosper sooner or later," Wang Ba thought with a shudder.
Nevertheless, he still had a way to deal with the situation, as everyone knew his cunning mind.
"Steward Wang, your Golden Core cultivation is indeed powerful, but it won't be that easy to deal with me in a short time, will it?"
"Hmph! Even if it's not easy, I will avenge my son!"
Wang Ba said indignantly.
With his son dead by Yun Lang's hand, it was natural for someone to be enraged.
Moreover, within the Taichu Sect, the Wang family's influence was absolutely immense.
It was not something someone like Yun Lang could simply dismiss.
"Very well! Then please forgive my offense," Yun Lang said coldly.
Without waiting for the other party to react, he charged directly towards them.
Given the circumstances, if there was any slight difficulty, they would immediately try to evade it.
Boom!
An explosion erupted.
Yun Lang forced him back and seized the opportunity to leap out of the combat circle.
"Hmph!" Wang Ba grumbled indignantly.
He, a dignified Fifth Layer Golden Core cultivator, was actually unable to deal with Yun Lang.
If this continued, it would bring him immense trouble.
"I must kill you today and avenge my son."
Wang Ba's gaze was chilling, showing no intention of letting Yun Lang go.
Just as he was about to deliver a killing blow to Yun Lang, a voice from an old man suddenly echoed from mid-air.
"Steward Wang, you've come to Xueji Peak to cause trouble. Isn't that going too far?"
"Who!" Wang Ba said sternly.
Just by hearing the voice, he knew that the intruder's strength was extraordinary, at least superior to his own.
"Haha, who do you think I am?"
As he spoke, a figure descended.
"Who do you think I might be?"
"Elder Wu..."
To his surprise, it was Elder Wu who had appeared. He was the one in charge of the Scripture Pavilion.
"This is a private matter between us. I ask that you do not interfere."
"Haha, Steward Wang, I'm not interfering. But when Peak Master Lin pursues this matter, how will you answer?"
"I..." Wang Ba hesitated.
Lin Ruxue's cultivation had already reached the Nascent Soul stage.
Coupled with her habitually frosty demeanor, it was clear that many people feared her.
If she were to discover this, the consequences would be quite severe.
"Perhaps you should listen to me. Regarding Wang Long's matter, it would be best to investigate thoroughly first," Elder Wu suggested.
His gaze fell upon Yun Lang. He was naturally aware of what was happening.
However, he did not truly believe that Yun Lang had killed Wang Long.
Because the opinion of most people in the Taichu Sect was the same as what Lin Ruxue had said last night.
"Elder Wu, you suspect me of falsely accusing him, don't you?"
"No, no, no!" Elder Wu shook his head repeatedly and explained, "Steward Wang is understanding and righteous, I know that. But even the wisest person can be exploited by a villain."
"Oh? What do you mean by that?" Wang Ba asked, puzzled.
It seemed Elder Wu knew something; otherwise, he wouldn't have spoken in such a tone.
"Steward Wang, I fear you might be making a mistake," Elder Wu sighed.
Yun Lang was a person with immense potential. If he were to be wrongly accused of murder because of Wang Long's incident, it would bring misfortune to everyone involved.
"Hmph! Li Jun clearly stated it, can that be false?"
Wang Ba said indignantly.
He felt as if the entire Taichu Sect was siding with Yun Lang, and no one cared about him.
"Exactly. What you should consider is that Li Jun claimed Yun Lang killed Wang Long, but how did Yun Lang manage to escape?"
"This..." Wang Ba faltered.
If he considered it from this angle, Li Jun's suspicion was indeed very high.
"Are you implying..."
"Steward Wang, do me a favor and let this matter rest for now," Elder Wu requested.
Who the true killer was, they were not entirely sure yet.
However, it was clear that Yun Lang was not deeply involved, even if they had some past grudges.
If they were to pursue it, they should start with Li Jun.
"This..."
Elder Wu's demeanor suggested he was not joking.
Moreover, they all understood what might happen next.
If a real problem arose, there would undoubtedly be a greater threat.
They wouldn't even know how to handle it.
Seeing this, Wang Ba began to hesitate.
The death of Wang Long was indeed a matter filled with too many doubts for them.
A slight misstep could lead to even more trouble.
"Yun Lang, tell me, how exactly did Wang Long die?" Elder Wu inquired.
Besides Li Jun, there was only Yun Lang. Since personal testimonies couldn't be fully trusted, they had to analyze their intentions.
"All I can say is that I did not kill Wang Long," Yun Lang replied, shaking his head.
With his strength, dealing with Wang Long would have been effortless, so there was no need for him to lie.
"Good! I understand now," Elder Wu nodded.
Regardless of how the Wang family tried to deceive them, he had now made things clear.
When true problems arose in the future, everyone would have to be prepared.
"What do you all think, who is responsible for this matter?" Wang Ba asked, confused.
Since Elder Wu had stepped in to mediate, his request naturally had to be respected.
"Steward Wang, the truth will eventually surface," Elder Wu replied, shaking his head. "However, I urge you to refrain from troubling Yun Lang for the time being."
With the sect's martial arts competition drawing near, continuing like this would benefit no one.
Furthermore, Yun Lang was potentially the hope of the Taichu Sect.
If something were to happen to him, the consequences would be dire.
"Hmph! You want me to abandon my revenge?" Wang Ba said indignantly.
Let alone him, even the disciples of the Wang family would not agree.
"No, no, no! That's not what I mean. If you have any evidence proving that Yun Lang killed Wang Long, you may do as you please," Elder Wu explained.
However, for now, they were all relying on Li Jun's words, and Li Jun himself was a controversial figure.
If trouble arose from this, it was hard to say how much trouble there would be, indicating the seriousness of the issue.
"Alright, there's no need to say any more. We will find a way to resolve this ourselves."
Wang Ba waved his hand.
He paid no heed to their entreaties, as his sole objective was to avenge his son.
"Steward Wang, if you wish to seek revenge on me, I am ready to oblige at any time. However, I hope you can ascertain the facts first."