While the two argued, Yan Shouyi fell into contemplation.
It seemed Li Genmiao's plan to sow discord between the two factions using me was real, and it had likely already been put into motion.
The relationship between the two factions was a historical issue; animosity had been building for generations, and they inherently disliked each other. It was only because of my appearance that their relations had begun to thaw. Now, Li Genmiao's countermove, a frame-up, could very well revert these newly eased relations back to their original state.
After all, the grudges of countless generations were not something I could resolve entirely on my own.
The outside world was likely in chaos by now, and even with Old Wang in charge, it would be of little use. The only way was for me to appear with my grandaunt and Daoist Jin Bi, and clarify the situation.
However, Li Genmiao would have certainly made meticulous plans to prevent my early departure from Mount Emei—the stationing of the inheritor of the Snake-symbol Shadow Play was his first layer of security.
As Yan Shouyi pondered, a fierce glint flashed in the eyes of the inheritor of the Snake-symbol Shadow Play.
He subtly reached into his embrace and shifted his body towards Yan Shouyi.
This movement was noticed by the "Wei" symbol character. She, who had been arguing fiercely with "Si" just moments ago, chose silence.
Without a word, the two tacitly avoided attracting Yan Shouyi's attention. "Si" silently prepared himself.
Suddenly, he noticed Yan Shouyi was staring at him.
The next second, "Si" revealed his true intentions, drawing a dagger from his embrace and fiercely stabbing at Yan Shouyi!
"Si" was actually gambling. Based on his understanding of Yan Shouyi, even at such close range, Yan Shouyi would definitely be able to react.
But "Si" had no way out. Rather than wait for death, he might as well take a gamble!
In "Si"'s eyes, Yan Shouyi had long ago discovered his intent, but strangely, Yan Shouyi had no intention of stopping him!
Was it because he possessed the body of the Heavenly Corpse Puppet and was confident he couldn't be harmed, thus he was too lazy to intervene, wanting to watch my downfall?
"Si" suddenly smiled, and he yelled sternly:
"Yan Shouyi, I knew long ago you were the Heavenly Corpse Puppet. Ordinary weapons, even if they injure you, you can recover quickly. But what I hold—is Wutong wood!"
The damage inflicted by Wutong wood to Yan Shouyi's body could not be healed quickly!!
The fact that Yan Shouyi was the Heavenly Corpse Puppet was no longer a secret, but few people knew that Wutong wood could harm him.
Li Genmiao, knowing Yan Shouyi intimately, naturally informed the entire Xuan Shan Sect of this.
"Si" had long ago hidden a dagger carved from Wutong wood to deal with Yan Shouyi, but unexpectedly, it proved effective at this very moment! The big wind novel.
Yan Shouyi, due to his overconfidence, had not stopped him. Now, he was about to fall into a trap!!
Filled with immense ecstasy, "Si" fiercely thrust the Wutong wood dagger towards Yan Shouyi's chest.
The "Wei" character also saw a glimmer of hope for rescue!
However—
The Wutong wood dagger, which should have pierced Yan Shouyi's chest directly and caused irreparable damage, did not penetrate any further the moment it struck Yan Shouyi's chest.
Instead, as if striking a stone slab, it snapped.
This...
What was going on?!
"Si" remained in the posture of attacking Yan Shouyi. His mind, like his movements, had frozen.
Didn't they say Wutong wood could harm him?
Did that bastard Li Genmiao lie to me?!
It's over, it's over, I've been terribly wronged by him this time!!!
Countless thoughts flashed through "Si"'s mind.
The next second, Yan Shouyi raised his leg and delivered a knee strike, smashing into "Si"'s jaw.
"Si"'s jaw instantly shattered, and his brain suffered a severe concussion, causing him to lose consciousness and collapse to the ground.
"How... it had no effect?"
The "Wei" character was also stunned, her soul trembling incessantly, almost scattering in fright.
"You all... your hearts are dark and beyond redemption!"
Yan Shouyi shook his head and sighed as he stood up.
He tapped his body with his finger, and it emitted a "bang bang" sound, clearly not the sound a physical body would make.
The "Wei" character instantly realized something and exclaimed in shock:
"You, you are not the true body, you are like the one who appeared during the battle with Shi Kui that day... you are both clones!"
At this moment, standing in the Hall of No Beams was not Yan Shouyi's true body, but his wooden puppet avatar created using the Iceberg Lotus Root!
Because the wooden puppet avatar was inanimate, it was not affected by the Love Silk Gu, which allowed him to pass through the pervasive Love Silk Gu and arrive at the Hall of No Beams unimpeded!
And because of this, the so-called Wutong wood, capable of harming the Heavenly Corpse Puppet, could absolutely not cause him any harm!
"Si," despite his many machinations, still failed to anticipate this move by Yan Shouyi.
Having figured it out, the "Wei" character was now filled with immense regret.
She had a chance to atone for her sins, but for the sake of freedom, she chose to conceal it at the most critical moment, hoping "Si" would succeed in his ambush.
Now, "Si"'s ambush had failed, Yan Shouyi knew everything, and there was no way he would go easy on her!
"What a pity."
Yan Shouyi picked up the broken Wutong wood dagger from the ground, weighed it in his hand a few times, and then casually tossed it aside.
With "Si"'s treacherous heart, Yan Shouyi had no intention of sparing him. So, while "Si" was still unconscious, Yan Shouyi gently struck his chest with his palm.
Terrifying coldness instantly swept through "Si"'s entire body, freezing him into a popsicle in the blink of an eye.
Including his soul.
Yan Shouyi glanced at the simple coffin and said indifferently, "Qi Dongqiang is already dead. Next, I will send the enemies of the Emei Sect to hell one by one."
With that, he stepped on "Si"'s corpse. With a crunch, the body shattered into countless ice shards.
Then, he turned his gaze to the "Wei" character.
Seeing "Si"'s fate, the "Wei" character's soul was already on the verge of disintegration.
She immediately knelt on the ground, weeping profusely and kowtowing repeatedly:
"Please, spare me. I'll tell you everything, and I can be your servant, do anything you want!"
Yan Shouyi looked at her with disgust.
If Long Feicheng were here, he would definitely ask: You say you'll be my servant, do you want grass then?
Of course, Yan Shouyi wouldn't think that. He was simply disgusted by this evil woman whose hands were stained with blood.
When she had killed countless disciples of the Emei Sect in the past, had she ever heeded their pleas?
For such an evil woman to be his servant would bring him bad luck!
"I only have two questions!"
Yan Shouyi raised his index finger and asked coldly:
"First, the Emei Lotus Array is a secret of the Emei Sect. No one except the Sect Leader knows about it. How did you know of its existence, and how did you know how to activate it?"
"Second, is there any way to shut down the Emei Lotus Array ahead of schedule?"