Chapter 65: One Hand a Cloud, the Other Rain (Part 1)
"Utter nonsense! Vicious slander!" Dong Shenglong's eyes sharpened at Li Qiye's words, and he bellowed.
Li Qiye remained perfectly composed. He addressed the Great Elder and the other four elders, saying, "Elders, what I've said is the truth. If the Xiyan Ancient Sect and the Nine Saints Demon Gate were to form an alliance, who would be the most unwilling to see that happen? And if someone wanted to sabotage this alliance, what would be the most direct and effective method? To execute me under some trumped-up charge. 'Deceiving masters and betraying ancestors,' 'offending one's superiors'—these are nothing but false accusations, all to destroy the alliance between our two sects."
'To someone like me, who has lived for countless ages, such petty tricks are hardly worth mentioning. If Dong Shenglong hadn't shown up, I would have had to waste more words. But now that he's jumped out, he's just made himself a living target.'
