Cao Yun, though incompetent, noticed that something was amiss at this moment. However, he was already in a position where retreat was impossible, and besides, he had his own evidence. He straightened his sleeves and directly said, "It's quite simple. Back when Sect Master Wen executed the traitor, Elder Lie Yan, he imprisoned his Nascent Soul within the sect. But you barged into the Shanyin Gate, slaughtered recklessly, and rescued Elder Lie Yan's Nascent Soul. Sect Master Wen is a revered master of the Righteous Path—would he falsely accuse you without reason?"
Cao Yun's gaze locked onto Xiao Qiang. Xiao Qiang remained silent, allowing him to continue speaking.
