kvmb Chapter 266 Crisis of Immortal Fate: Xiao Yao Perseveres on the Path of Alliance
Chapter 266 Crisis of Immortal Fate: Xiao Yao Perseveres on the Path of Alliance
I chased after the crowd, and the night wind, carrying a chill, rushed towards me, making my robes flutter loudly.
Mo Yun disappeared into the night like a ghost. I could feel the malice emanating from him, like a poisoned nail stuck in my heart, which I could not ignore.
I took a deep breath and forced myself to calm down.
Now is not the time to pursue Mo Yun; what is more important is to stabilize the current alliance.
I returned to the venue, still maintaining a polite smile, and continued to discuss the details with True Lord Ziyang and Fairy Feiyu.
"Fairy Xiao Yao, do you have anything to add regarding the allocation of resources after the alliance?" True Lord Ziyang's voice was deep and resonant, carrying the majesty of a superior.
I smiled slightly and explained my point of view in an orderly manner.
However, I could sense a subtle change in the atmosphere around me.
Some people whispered among themselves, their gazes no longer filled with respect, but rather with a hint of inquiry and suspicion.
My heart sank suddenly and an ominous premonition came over me.
Mo Yun moved even faster than I expected!
He must have been spreading rumors in secret, trying to sabotage this alliance.
A surge of anger welled up inside me, and I tried my best to control my emotions and prevent them from erupting.
"Fairy Xiao Yao?" Fairy Fei Yu's voice pulled me back to reality.
Her usually cool and aloof eyes now held a subtle, almost imperceptible scrutiny.
I composed myself and gave her a reassuring smile: "Fairy Feiyu, I was a little distracted, please forgive me."
I could clearly feel that her originally gentle gaze had become distant, as if covered by a thin layer of ice.
A chill ran through me; I knew things were worse than I'd imagined.
I looked around, and the gazes that had previously praised me now seemed complicated, filled with doubt, suspicion, and even a hint of hostility.
Are all my efforts going to be destroyed by these baseless rumors?
A sense of oppression pressed down on my chest like a boulder, making it hard for me to breathe.
The whispers around me were like countless needles piercing my eardrums, sharp and grating. I tried hard to control my anger and force myself to remain calm.
Suddenly, Lingxin sent a telepathic message, her voice anxious and grave: "Xiao Yao, be careful! The rumors spread by Mo Yun have begun to spread. He claims that you are colluding with the demon race and intend to overthrow the entire cultivation world!"
My heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and a chill ran from the soles of my feet straight to the top of my head.
actually……
They're just throwing dirty water at us!
I took a deep breath, tried to keep my voice steady, and replied, "Lingxin, I understand, I will handle it."
My gaze sharpened as I surveyed the crowd. Their eyes darted away, none daring to meet my eyes.
Ziyang Zhenjun coughed lightly, breaking the suffocating silence: "Fairy Xiao Yao, what explanation do you have for this matter?"
Fairy Feiyu looked at me coldly and said in a distant tone, "Xiao Yao, I hope you can give us a reasonable explanation."
My heart sank to the bottom.
Just as I was about to speak, an unfamiliar voice suddenly rang out from outside the venue, tinged with amusement: "Heh, an explanation? I think she has nothing to say at all!"
"Me, colluding with the demons? That's utterly ridiculous!" I sneered, my gaze sharp as a knife, sweeping over everyone present.
Those evasive glances made me even more certain that Mo Yun's rumors had taken root in people's hearts.
The aloofness in Fairy Feiyu's cold gaze was even more pronounced, like a frozen lake in winter, devoid of any of its previous gentleness.
I tried to explain to her, but I found my voice seemed to be blocked by an invisible wall, and every word sounded pale and powerless.
I could feel the suspicion and distrust permeating the air around me, like a giant net tightly wrapping around me, making it hard for me to breathe.
The whispers sounded like countless sharp knives piercing my eardrums, giving me a headache.
Ziyang Zhenjun remained seated, his expression inscrutable, his deep eyes gleaming with an unfathomable light, like a deep pool of water, making it impossible to discern his true thoughts.
I know that this silence is the greatest test for me.
This sudden slander is like a huge quagmire, trapping me tightly within it.
The more I struggled, the deeper I sank.
A feeling of oppression in my chest made it difficult to breathe, as if a huge rock was pressing on my chest, making it hard for me to catch my breath.
I looked around, and the gazes that once held expectations and admiration for me had now turned cold and distant.
This disparity, like falling from the clouds to the bottom of a valley, left me feeling a deep sense of powerlessness and frustration.
Must my efforts and dedication be completely erased by these baseless rumors?
I clenched my teeth, my nails digging deep into my palms, the stinging sensation bringing me back to my senses slightly.
I cannot give up; I must find a way to break this deadlock as soon as possible.
Mo Yun's conspiracy must be thwarted, or everything I've done will be in vain.
Just as I was racking my brains for a solution, another sinister voice came from outside the meeting room, carrying a hint of mockery and contempt: "Nothing to say? I think she's very guilty!"
The sound was like a venomous snake flicking its tongue, sending chills down one's spine.
I looked up abruptly, following the sound, and saw a figure slowly walking into the venue.
A warm feeling welled up in my heart, and I felt as if I had returned to that night when Wen Chen held my hand and said firmly, "Yao'er, no matter what happens, I will be by your side." His voice was gentle yet strong, like a ray of sunshine that dispelled the gloom in my heart.
Yes, I still have him, I still have people who support me, I can't fall!
My gaze gradually hardened, and a glimmer of hope seemed to emerge from the oppressive atmosphere around me.
Lingxin transmitted her voice to me: "Xiao Yao, I found it! The evidence of Mo Yun's collusion with the demons is in a jade slip in his storage bag." I was overjoyed; it was truly a stroke of luck!
I took a deep breath and said loudly, "Everyone, I know you have doubts and believe that I am colluding with the demons to overthrow the cultivation world. This is utter nonsense!" My voice was powerful and resounding, stunning everyone present.
I continued, "I, Xiao Yao, have always acted with integrity and have never done anything to betray the cultivation world! This is nothing but a malicious frame-up by certain people!" My gaze was sharp as a knife, shooting straight at Mo Yun.
His face was deathly pale, his eyes darted around, and he dared not meet my gaze.
I took out a jade slip from my storage bag and held it high above my head: "This is the evidence! This jade slip records the entire process of Mo Yun's collusion with the demons. You can all check it yourselves!"
The jade slip emitted a soft light, and its contents were clearly displayed to everyone.
The scenes of Mo Yun's interactions with the demons, as well as his plot to sabotage the alliance, were all clearly revealed.
"This……"
"It turned out to be true!"
"Mo Yun, what else do you have to say!"
The murmurs of the crowd surged forth like a tide, and Mo Yun's face grew even more ashen. His lips trembled, and he couldn't utter a single word.
Ziyang Zhenjun's expression also turned solemn. He stared intently at Mo Yun with piercing eyes and said in a deep voice, "Mo Yun, do you have anything else to explain?"
Mo Yun opened his mouth, but couldn't say anything. He slumped to the ground in despair.
Looking at Mo Yun's disheveled appearance, I felt no pity whatsoever.
He is willing to frame others in order to achieve his own goals. Such a person does not deserve any sympathy!
The atmosphere around them changed dramatically; the initial doubts and suspicions turned into admiration and appreciation.
I looked around, and the gazes that had once been full of doubt towards me now seemed clear and bright.
I smiled slightly, feeling a great sense of accomplishment.
I successfully defused the crisis and preserved the hope of an alliance.
I looked at Fairy Feiyu, and her originally cold gaze seemed to have softened a bit.
Just as I was about to speak, I heard True Lord Ziyang say, "Fairy Xiao Yao, regarding the alliance..." He paused, looking at me with deep eyes, "We'll talk about it later."
After Mo Yun was taken away, the atmosphere in the venue instantly relaxed.
Fairy Feiyu approached me, her eyes filled with apology: "Fairy Xiaoyao, I misunderstood you before, please forgive me." I smiled faintly and replied, "Fairy, you were only considering the bigger picture, I understand."
I explained the revised alliance plan in detail, each point of which had been carefully considered, protecting our own interests while also taking into account the demands of other sects.
True Lord Ziyang nodded from time to time, his eyes revealing approval, and Fairy Feiyu echoed him frequently, creating a harmonious and pleasant atmosphere.
I felt a sense of confidence that I was in control of the whole situation, as if everything was under my control.
An atmosphere of glory spread around me, as if I were on a cloud, looking down on all living beings.
I could feel the admiring glances from those around me and hear their murmured praises, which filled me with a sense of accomplishment.
Just when I thought everything was about to settle down, True Lord Ziyang made a new request: "Fairy Xiao Yao, regarding the allocation of the spirit stone mine..." He paused, his tone becoming serious, "we hope to receive an additional 20%."
My heart sank suddenly, and a chill spread from the bottom of my heart.
The spirit stone vein is one of our most important resources. If we give them an extra 20%, our interests will suffer a huge loss.
I took a deep breath, suppressing my dissatisfaction, and asked calmly, "True Lord, why do you make such a request?"
After a moment of contemplation, True Monarch Ziyang said, "As you know, our sect has a large number of disciples, and the consumption of cultivation resources is enormous..."
Before he could finish speaking, Fairy Feiyu also spoke up: "Fairy Xiaoyao, we also hope to get an extra 10% of the spirit stone mine." Although her tone was tactful, her attitude was very firm.
My brow furrowed, and a surge of anger rose within me. They were taking advantage of my misfortune!
I struggled to control my emotions and said in a cold tone, "Gentlemen, this is probably inappropriate. Our previous agreement clearly stipulated the allocation ratio of the spirit stone mine. Making new demands now seems rather irregular."
Ziyang Zhenjun and Feiyu Xianzi exchanged a glance, a glint of shrewdness flashing in their eyes.
True Monarch Ziyang coughed lightly and said, "Fairy Xiao Yao, the situation is different now..."
He paused, looked at me meaningfully, and slowly said, "Now that Mo Yun has been eliminated and the alliance is a done deal, we naturally need to reconsider the issue of profit distribution."
His voice, though not loud, boomed in my ears like thunder.
I suddenly raised my head, staring intently at him, and said, word by word, "True Lord, what do you mean by this?"
Ziyang Zhenjun's lips curled up slightly, revealing a cold smile: "It doesn't mean anything, I just wanted to remind Fairy Xiao Yao not to forget who's in charge now."