Ethereal World: Vicious Cannon Fodder's Immortality Road novel Chapter 792

Chapter 792: Manipulating Events? [Their Arrivals]

"Whatever grievances linger from the past, we will resolve them once I locate my father. But if you persist in creating trouble," Her voice lowered ominously, a stark contrast to the previously gentle tone she typically wielded. At this moment, the weight of her previous relationships felt irrelevant; any intrusion upon her boundaries would provoke a side of her that others would hardly believe existed.

An oppressive silence enveloped the atmosphere, everyone bracing for her next words.

"There’s something off about this whole situation, so please hold your tongue for now!" She shot a formidable glare at Xiong Yi Chen, silencing any protests he was ready to voice. Her eyes, deep and unfathomable, evoked shivers within the gathered audience. Her tone shifted, piercingly cold yet laced with an undeniable authority and a hint of frustration.

Xiao Yun looked on, filled with admiration; her fierceness captivated him. He was accustomed to her gentler demeanor, but this fierce side of her was intoxicating.

Everyone was left speechless.

"Please grant me some time. Once everything unfolds, I will confront the members of the Shenlian clan and investigate the incident that transpired years ago between our clans. You’ve waited this long; what’s a few more years?" Her demeanor was resolute, her expression unreadable.

"And what would we gain by listening to you? Are you suggesting we were mistaken, that the accident happened differently than we think?" Xiong Yi Chen’s arms were crossed, skepticism evident in his smirk.

"Gains? You’ll find none," she replied, and continued, "But those who exploit this turmoil and complicate matters will end up with nothing, and I won’t let even a minor error slide."

"Are you implying someone is manipulating events behind the scenes, leading us to misinterpret your Shenlian clan?" Xiong Zi Ying’s eyes narrowed suspiciously.

Doubt skimmed across the faces of everyone present.

"I am not sure. Uncle Shan, please be truthful with me. Were you and my father complicit in the destruction of the Xiong clan? Did my father truly kill Xiong Yi Chen?" She turned her gaze firmly onto Shenlian Sheshan and asked carefully.

"We did participate in the downfall of the Xiong clan," Shenlian Sheshan’s tone was heavy with reluctance. "But we caused no unnecessary harm; only those deserving of their fate were dealt with." His words hung in the air, bound by the gravity of their implications.

"What do you mean by those who deserve to die? Who exactly qualifies for such a fate, and who doesn’t?" Xiong Yi Chen sneered, a sharp edge to his voice.

"Did I give you permission to speak?" she challenged, stepping boldly into his space, unafraid.

"Are you so bold as to think I wouldn’t kill you?" His smile was deceptive, a dangerous allure as he remained poised despite her proximity.

"Kill me? I have no doubt you would, but if you did it now, what would you gain?" Her indifference sparked his irritation, yet he couldn’t deny the truth in her words. She was a pawn he needed to keep in play.

"So your only option is to listen carefully," she thought, reminding herself not to show any weakness as she faced him head-on.

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