Chapter 952: Crimes
Xue Wei loathed himself, despised those elders, and even resented the injustice of fate.
He knew he had no way out, that this failure meant not only the loss of power but also the complete collapse of his dignity.
Ye Qingchen’s gaze was sharp as he approached Xue Wei, staring directly into his angry and unwilling eyes.
As if seeing through every dark corner of Xue Wei’s heart, Ye Qingchen’s voice was deep and cold, carrying an irresistible authority.
"Xue Wei," Ye Qingchen’s voice pierced into Xue Wei’s heart like an Ice Blade, "at this point, you still don’t realize your mistakes?"
𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖
He leaned down, staring into Xue Wei’s eyes, as if trying to see right through him.
Xue Wei felt an intangible pressure, his inner fear magnified infinitely.
"Everything you’ve done not only harmed the Elder in the Secret Realm but also betrayed the trust of the entire Xue Family." Ye Qingchen continued, his voice cold as ice.
"In pursuit of power, you resorted to unscrupulous means, even colluding with Demonic Qi to harm your kin. Do you truly think you can escape punishment for these acts?"
Xue Wei clenched his teeth and looked at Ye Qingchen unwillingly, attempting to retort but finding himself unable to utter a single word.
Ye Qingchen’s presence weighed on him like a mountain, making him feel suffocated.
"I heard your words perfectly clear." Ye Qingchen’s voice dropped even lower, yet it carried an undeniable authority, "You feel no remorse, only endless resentment and regret for not acting sooner to kill. Such a person is entirely unworthy of being the Saint Heir of the Xue Family!"
Xue Wei’s face turned pale as he stared wide-eyed, unable to believe that Ye Qingchen could hear his inner thoughts.
At this moment, he felt as if all his secrets were exposed to the sunlight, and all his arguments and pretenses became meaningless.
"Everything you’ve done will ultimately bear its own consequences." Ye Qingchen stood straight, speaking coldly, "Today, you will pay the price for your wicked deeds."
The Ancient Honored One stepped forward slowly, his voice steady and authoritative: "Everyone, don’t rush; there’s more to see." He waved his hand, and the Spiritual Power screen flickered again, continuing the playback. Everyone gathered in the square held their breath, their eyes fixed on the screen, even the faint sound of the wind seemed frozen.
The screen shifted to a secret corner, where a figure in the darkness was engaged in something.
That figure was tightly wrapped, but every move betrayed familiar traces.
On the screen, the tightly wrapped figure carefully approached the Energy Core of the Volcano Mystic Land.
He held a small black bottle in his hand, a dense Demonic Qi emitted from the bottle.
As he unscrewed the cap, a black aura seeped out, slowly infiltrating the surface of the Energy Core.
The originally radiant Energy Core was gradually eroded by darkness, becoming dim and lifeless.
Despite being wrapped tightly, observant people could still identify his unique silhouette and movements.
Especially the occasional glimpse of his wrist, where a scar identical to Xue Wei’s could be seen.
This detail was undoubtedly irrefutable evidence.
The footage continued and once the figure finished the contamination, he carefully covered the bottle again, attempting to disappear, but was suddenly attacked.
He left behind a piece of clothing, precisely the evidence Yan Lao held.
However, all of this had already been recorded, becoming undeniable evidence against him.
As soon as the screen went dark, the square erupted.
The audience began a heated discussion, their voices surging like waves.
"Oh my God, it’s really Xue Wei again! How could he do such a thing?"
"Hurting the Elder is one thing, but destroying the Energy Core is practically being an enemy of the Xue Family!"
"Has he already been corrupted by Demonic Qi, turning into a lackey of the Demon Clan?"
The crowd was in uproar, emotions of anger and disappointment intertwined.
Many people of the Xue Family looked on with deep disgust and disdain.
An older clansman waved his fist excitedly, shouting angrily: "Xue Wei is nothing but a traitor to the Xue Family!"
Even those who once supported Xue Wei were incredulous, looking at each other, some bowing their heads, unwilling to face this brutal reality.
"I always thought he was a potential young man, but I didn’t expect him to do this." A middle-aged man shook his head with a sigh.
"It seems we’ve all been deceived by him." A young man said angrily, "Such a person can never become the Saint Heir!"
Supporters of Xue Zhao showed relieved expressions, finally seeing a glimmer of hope for victory.
"Xue Zhao is truly our hope; she’s never been as despicable as Xue Wei." A young woman said.
"Yes, someone like him is entirely unworthy to become our Saint Heir!" Another supporter chimed in.
The elders behind the Family Head could no longer remain silent, their faces livid, eyes burning with flames of anger.
They stepped forward one by one, condemning Xue Wei’s crimes.
"Xue Wei, harming Elder Gui is one thing, but polluting the Energy Core of the Volcano!" An Elder said angrily, his voice filled with rage and disappointment, "You are destroying the future of our Xue Family!"
"Such atrocious actions are simply outrageous!" Another Elder clenched his fists, his eyes full of fury, "You have no right to be a member of the Xue Family!"
"We cannot tolerate such a traitor any longer!" One tall Elder shouted, voice like thunder, "Xue Wei must immediately be stripped of his cultivation and expelled from the Xue Family!"
"Yes, strip him of his cultivation!"
The other elders echoed their agreement, their anger almost tangible, each word like a heavy hammer upon Xue Wei’s heart.
"The honor of the Xue Family cannot be tarnished by such a person!" An Elder said harshly, "He must pay for his crimes!"
Xue Wei stood in place, pale-faced, lips trembling.
The Ancient Honored One watched the Family Head, speaking calmly: "Family Head, this is not all; there’s still more evidence to view."
The Family Head took a deep breath, striving to remain calm, but his inner rage continued to surge.
His hand trembled slightly, his voice low yet laden with suppressed anger.
"Ancient Honorable Elder, there’s no need to view further. Based solely on these preceding crimes, it is enough to punish Xue Wei."
The Family Head’s face was pale, his eyes filled with pain and anger. He slowly turned around, looking at Xue Wei, his gaze sharp as knives.
"Xue Wei, your wicked deeds have been unmasked." The Family Head’s voice was deep and powerful, laden with undisguised disappointment and anger, "You not only betrayed the trust of the Xue Family but also sought to destroy our most vital foundation. Your crimes are incontrovertible."