Where does that wicked woman get her conscience?

Chapter 254 Identity Scandal

The speaker, dressed in a purple dress with a slender figure, was none other than Yu Liuhua.

She leaped onto the competition platform, her expression solemn, her tone sharp and unyielding. She strode up to the group and said, “Elder Eagle Eye, I have some concerns that I must address because of my champion status. I humbly request permission to explain.”

This sudden turn of events caused a low commotion in the audience.

Elder Eagle Eyes' eyes darkened slightly as he said, "Tell me."

Feeling the elder's gaze, Yu Liuhua felt a bit of pressure. However, if this beautiful woman was indeed the criminal the bounty was looking for, once her identity as the champion was confirmed before her true identity was revealed, she would have to think twice before trying to take action against Shangju Pavilion.

Therefore, we must take this opportunity to expose her true colors.

Yu Liuhua suppressed her slight panic. When she looked at Guan Xun, her eyes were sharp but not without measure. She seemed to have no accusation at all, but simply stated the matter: "Since the beginning of the competition, the beautiful Ruhua has shown signs of deliberately concealing her cultivation level and name. This is a conclusion that we, the people in the high seats, have reached through discussion."

"It would be one thing to conceal one's family or place of origin, but it is the most basic personal information. As everyone knows, the champion of the Holy Vanguard Selection Tournament will become famous throughout the Central Plains, and his or her identity must be clean and there is no room for concealment."

Guan Xun remained calm, her fingertips drooping slightly, as if it were the most natural thing in the world: "My father named me 'Beautiful as a Flower' because he saw that I was beautiful. What's wrong with that? Besides, regarding cultivation, this..."

She paused as she spoke.

Elder Eagle Eyes knew her movements without even blinking, and slowly reminded her, "The Middle Hall Master of the Holy Light Hall, Yu Liuhua."

Upon hearing this, Guan Xun's face showed a hint of realization, and then he continued, "This Lord Yu Liuhua of the Central Palace is giving me far too much credit, isn't he? To make such a judgment about my condition, this..."

The conversation ended abruptly there.

Seeing him gasp slightly, everyone was first taken aback, then sighed in surprise.

Who couldn't understand the implication behind those words? They could say that Yu Liuhua was deliberately picking a fight.

"This is not a assertion, but rather a question that needs to be addressed." Yu Liuhua's face twitched, slightly annoyed. She turned to the crowd around her, her voice carrying clearly through her spiritual energy, "Everyone, the verification of contestants' identities has always been rigorous. Once the list of champions is announced, it is extremely difficult to trace back and verify anything. If someone as beautiful as her possesses outstanding strength, and if things are truly as open and aboveboard as she claims, then... why should she be afraid to show her true face?"

"Am I right? As beautiful as a flower?"

Yu Liuhua's sharp gaze suddenly turned to Guan Xun, staring intently at him as if trying to see right through him.

They actually knew she was disguised? Guan Xun frowned. If even a middle-level palace master could tell, then others with higher cultivation levels must have known as well.

Especially the elders of Shangju Pavilion.

Yu Liuhua's questioning shocked everyone present. Their gazes swept over General Xun from head to toe with disbelief and curiosity.

"Disguise? This person actually disguised himself?"

"It's just participating in the Holy Peak Selection Tournament. It's not like we're doing anything shameful. There's no need to hide anything, is there? Did you commit some crime that's causing this?"

"You're right. With her immense strength, she must be carrying some huge murder case on her conscience, which is why she's hiding it like this."

This conjecture suddenly exploded among the crowd. If it were true, then this person didn't deserve to be the champion of the Saint's Edge Selection Tournament!

"If you can shed your disguise and prove your innocence, you can dispel everyone's doubts and make this championship rightful for you. The opportunity is here, so please consider it carefully."

A chorus of agreement rose from the surrounding crowd, and everyone nodded in agreement.

"Lord Yu Liuhua is right; her innocence should indeed be verified."

"If you are beautiful and have a clear conscience, it is fine to show your true face."

"That's right, that's right."

"Take off the disguise! Hurry up!" someone shouted, eager to stir up trouble.

Bai Ze, who had been sitting in his seat, covered his face speechlessly upon seeing the scene below.

See? What he feared has come to pass. He had urged Guan Xun to leave early, but she refused, and now her identity is about to be exposed.

He immediately used his spiritual power to transmit his voice, asking, "Are we leaving now?"

Guan Xun's tone was indifferent, without much fluctuation: "What are the odds?"

"Eighty percent."

"Alright, you wait here for now."

Actually, Guan Xun could leave this place using dark-attribute spiritual power without Bai Ze's help. However, if this place is constantly being watched like it was in the Snow Region, it would be easy to find her. Using Bai Ze's power would be safer.

Seeing that Guan Xun remained unmoved, Yu Liuhua immediately frowned and bowed to the high platform, saying, "Elder Mud Woman, this person is hiding her identity and mingling in this conference. I am afraid she has ill intentions. I beg you to remove her disguise."

Many people followed Yu Liuhua's movements and looked at Elder Nipo sitting on the high platform. Some people knew the reason and couldn't help but lower their voices and say, "Elder Nipo is the chief elder of Shangju Pavilion. It is said that she is proficient in the art of disguise. There is nothing that can be hidden from her eyes."

"Oh I got it."

Regarding the matter of the tournament champion, everyone thought that Elder Mud Woman would definitely take action, and even Yu Liuhua thought so. After all, under the watchful eyes of everyone, even an elder in a high position would definitely consider the reputation of Shangju Pavilion and give everyone an explanation.

To everyone's surprise, Elder Mud Woman simply flicked the earwax she had picked out of her ear, waved her hand casually, and clicked her tongue, saying, "Why are you all looking at this old woman? I'm not getting involved in your affairs. Do as you please."

Upon hearing this, Yu Liuhua froze on the spot. Elder Mud Granny was also attending the Holy Peak Selection Conference for the first time. She had only seen her a few times at the trading market and had only heard that she had a strange temper and was slovenly. She did not expect that it was really true.

“…Yes.” She lowered her face, gritted her teeth, flicked her sleeves twice, and then bowed to Elder Eagle Eye. “Elder, I implore you to make the decision on this matter. Champions have always been upright and honorable.”

These words completely blocked any possibility of refusal. Elder Eagle Eye always valued the reputation of the Upper Pavilion and the rules of the Holy Edge Selection Conference, and with so many people witnessing this, he would never refuse.

Elder Eagle Eye's robes fluttered without wind, his face was solemn. His gaze swept over Yu Liuhua and landed on Guan Xun. His withered hands under his sleeves clenched slightly.

After a moment of silence, he finally said in a deep voice after weighing the pros and cons: "There is no need to go to such lengths."

Yu Liuhua froze, then looked up abruptly, her eyes filled with astonishment: "Elder Eagle Eye? But this beautiful woman's identity is questionable. The rules of the Holy Edge Selection Tournament..."

"There are only three rules: age, cultivation level, and passing the Trial Realm." Elder Eagle Eye interrupted her, his tone leaving no room for argument. "We have already verified her qualifications before the competition, and she fully meets them. Her beauty and strength in winning the Holy Vanguard Selection Tournament are well-deserved. The Upper Pavilion is eager to find talented people, so how can we deny her qualifications based on some unfounded speculation?"

He looked at Yu Liuhua with a serious expression: "Therefore, I cannot grant your request to expose the disguise."

These words made sense, but to Yu Liuhua, they sounded like blatant cover-up of a criminal. Her face flushed red instantly, all her previous restraint vanished, and her chest heaved violently. She stared at Elder Eagle Eye, then suddenly turned to Guan Xun, her voice filled with suppressed anger: "No evidence? Everyone knows that this person is hiding something!"

As she spoke, she suddenly pointed her slender finger at the heads of the various shops in the high seats, but they looked around as if they were puzzled by what she said.

Yu Liuhua burst out in a fit of rage, her gaze sweeping over the other middle hall masters of the Holy Light Hall with a sinister look. She didn't care what the other hall masters did, but these people, who were also middle hall masters of the Holy Light Hall, showed no intention of helping her whatsoever!

Is it because of the usual disputes over handing over obsidian, and because the branch hall in Moxi City is not under their jurisdiction? How outrageous! How can they stand idly by like this!

"Elder...you are clearly showing favoritism!" Yu Liuhua gasped for breath, her anger flaring. She pointed at Guan Xun with a flick of her finger, "Do you think you can get away with it by concealing your appearance?! Two of my men were brutally murdered in the Trial Realm, and coincidentally, they were survivors from the Moxi City branch temple."

She only heard about this incident after the competition ended. It couldn't be such a coincidence that no one would dare to hold a grudge against their Holy Light Temple. The murderer must be the original sinner who had infiltrated the competition.

The prime suspect is undoubtedly the one.

"You are the murderer who killed those two people, the criminal who destroyed my Holy Light Branch and is now on the wanted list!"