vrcanaries Chapter 129: Cloud Feather Snow Chongzi 2
Chapter 129: Cloud Feather Snow Chongzi 2
After careful consideration, Elders Hua and Yue decided to assign a Ruby Guard to each of the three main figures, Shang, Jiao, and Zheng—Gong Shangjiao, Gong Yuanzheng, and Gong Zishang—to protect them. This decision drew objections from Elders Gong Hongyu and Xue, but given Gong Zishang's formidable military prowess, Elders Yue and Hua had already made the decision, so their objections were futile. Furthermore, Gong Zishang, Gong Yuanzheng, and Gong Ziyu would travel to the back mountains tomorrow to participate in the Three Realms Trial.
After hearing the decision of Elders Hua and Yue, Gong Zishang nodded, expressing his approval. Just as everyone was about to leave the Blade Holding Hall, Gong Zishang suddenly said, "Don't rush to leave. There's still a matter that requires the three elders and the Blade Holding Hall to review. However, everyone isn't here yet..." His words puzzled the three elders and Gong Hongyu, but they waited patiently.
Soon after, Madam Wu Ji, Gong Yuan Zheng, Gong Shang Jiao, and Gong Liu Shang arrived at the hall. Once everyone was present, Gong Zi Shang slowly spoke, "Ten years ago, the assassination of the Thunderbolt Hall left my father, Gong Liu Shang, with both legs crippled and paralyzed. Of Jiao Gong, only thirteen-year-old Gong Shang Jiao remains, and of Zheng Gong, only six-year-old Gong Yuan Zheng remains. But I want to ask, why was Yu Gong the only one unharmed? Furthermore, did you know that Madam Wu Ji was actually the Wufeng assassin? I want to ask you, do you know or not?"
Upon hearing that Wu Ji was the assassin, everyone present was shocked, their faces filled with astonishment. Gong Shangjiao and Gong Yuanzheng then rushed out without hesitation, attempting to capture Wu Ji. However, Gong Hongyu quickly intervened, shouting, "Don't act rashly!"
Elder Yue frowned, his tone filled with dissatisfaction: "Zhi Ren, what do you mean? Are you going to protect her?" Everyone's eyes fell on Gong Hongyu, only to see him straighten his body and block Wu Ji without fear.
Gong Hongyu responded with a firm look in his eyes and a loud voice: "Just based on a few words from Zi Shang, you want to determine that Wu Ji is guilty? This is ridiculous!" His words revealed his doubts and dissatisfaction with everyone's blind trust in Zi Shang.
Gong Zishang's eyes were cold, filled with disdain and anger. She suddenly raised her palm, and a powerful force gathered in her palm. Gong Hongyu looked at him in horror, but before he could react, he was slapped away by Gong Zishang's palm.
Gong Zishang's laughter echoed in the air: "Heh! I haven't settled your score yet? Why are the three palaces dead or injured? Only the three of us children are left to hold on!" Her voice was full of questioning and reproach.
Gong Hongyu fell heavily to the ground, a trace of blood oozing from the corner of his mouth. He struggled to get up, his eyes filled with anger. The atmosphere around them became tense and oppressive. Gong Shangjiao asked with red eyes: "Zhiren, are you responsible for the death of my parents and brother?"
Gong Hongyu: "It has nothing to do with me, it was caused by the Wufeng people!"
Gong Zishang: "It's someone from Wufeng. Do you dare to say that you didn't know they were coming? Why is Yu Palace so tightly guarded, while the other three palaces are so lax? If that's the case, our Shang Palace won't have to worry about Yu Palace deploying defenses in the future. I'm afraid that Shang Palace will be wiped out in your hands!"
Gong Liushang: "Gong Hongyu, no wonder we three palaces suffered so many casualties back then! It turns out you were the one behind it. I declare that the Shang Palace will no longer be ruled by the Blade Master...it will govern on its own!"
Gong Zishang soothed him, "Dad, don't get excited. Don't worry, Gong Hongyu will still be the blade bearer from today onwards, and Shang Gong will be able to leave the palace..."
"And us..." Gong Shangjiao and Gong Yuanzheng said.
The three elders, seeing this situation, had no choice but to abolish Gong Hongyu's position as Blade Master. From now on, he would only be the Master of Yu Palace. They were preparing to let Gong Huanyu take over...
Gong Zishang looked at him and said, "Gong Huanyu, think carefully. If you become the Blade of the Palace Gate, you will not be able to rebuild the Gushan Sect. Wufeng, don't worry. After I return from the Three Realms Trial, we will go together..."
Gong Huanyu: "I ask to abolish the position of young master. Let Zishang or Shangjiao take over." The three elders looked at Gong Zishang and Gong Shangjiao in embarrassment. Gong Zishang answered first: "Don't look at me. I won't guard the palace gate. I will do it after I finish it. I want to go and see the lonely smoke in the desert and the misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River." After that, he took Gong Liushang and left the Blade Hall.
Inside the hall, three elders solemnly announced Gong Shangjiao's succession to the Blade Master's throne. Gong Hongyu's eyes widened as he stared at the elders in disbelief. His face instantly turned pale, and his body trembled slightly. However, his protests were mercilessly ignored, and he was ultimately imprisoned within the Yu Palace.
Wu Ji was thrown into the dungeon, her eyes filled with despair and anger. She struggled hard, but to no avail, and could only let the guards take her away.
Gong Yuanzheng, the young man, was overjoyed upon hearing the elders' orders. His brother had finally become a Blade Wielder. He also needed to prepare well for the Three Realms Trial, determined not to let his brother down.