"Awoo...when are we coming back?"
"Once Meng Ke'er uses the 'tailwind' of my papers to expose Ling Yun's crimes and plunge him into an abyss of no return, we'll come back and give Meng Ke'er a surprise!"
"Awoo... Wahahaha..." The purple-gold dragon carried Chen Nan away from the City of Sin and hid deep in the mountains.
Chen Nan was exhausted from tonight's battle and suffered serious internal injuries. The fourth-level expert he encountered in the western part of the City of Sin was truly terrifying, having actually reached the mid-level of the fourth level. If it weren't for the reversal of his profound skills, he would probably have ended up in a bitter defeat.
However, judging from the expert's final attitude, it seemed that he did not really want to make things difficult for him; he just seemed to be somewhat disgusted by the arrogant behavior of the expert who caused such a ruckus in the City of Sin.
There are always people more capable than you, and heavens beyond heavens; the City of Sin is a den of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. He believed that besides the Divine Wind Academy, there must be other peerless masters living in seclusion within the city, but these senior masters simply did not want to cause him trouble, letting him "make a fuss."
He believed that those with exceptional skills must also be wise, and these people would certainly not believe Ling Yun's one-sided story. Besides the peerless masters, there might also be many fourth-level masters silently enduring his outrageous actions tonight, hoping that the truth about the tragedy in the Death Abyss would come to light.
That night, after healing his wounds, Chen Nan fell into a deep sleep. He had been exhausted both physically and mentally for many days, and now he finally breathed a sigh of relief. No matter how things develop from here on out, he could only wait quietly and observe from the sidelines.
At dawn, the city of sin was in an uproar. Papers exposing Ling Yun's cold-blooded evil deeds were everywhere, rumors were flying, and people were talking about it.
The papers distributed by Chen Nan thoroughly exposed Ling Yun's ugly face, detailed how he attacked and killed his own companions, described the characteristics of the spatial magic scrolls created by necromancers, and how to use them.
The text emphasizes that, in a critical moment, Meng Ke'er used her own body to shield Xiao Feng, the top expert of Shenfeng Academy, and Qianlong, a mysterious expert from Xianwu Academy, from Ling Yun's sneak attack. Severely injured, she coughed up blood and fell into a coma.
After being seriously injured, Meng Ke'er was in dire straits, but in a moment of clarity, she summoned the Taoist treasure, the Jade Lotus Platform, and pushed Chen Nan and the others onto it. However, she herself did not ascend the platform. She intended to take advantage of the nameless demon's madness to remotely control the Jade Lotus Platform and send everyone out of the Illusionary Realm in two separate trips.
However, at that time she was critically injured and could hardly control the lotus platform carrying so many people. Everyone was deeply moved by Meng Ke'er's noble character. The young masters pushed Meng Ke'er onto the jade lotus platform with tears in their eyes, and then chose Chen Nan, the extraordinary warrior who protected the country of Chu, to follow and protect her.
The young masters threatened suicide, which finally made Meng Ke'er leave in tears...
In Chen Nan's writing, he lavishes praise on Meng Ke'er, describing her greatness. Meng Ke'er is like the embodiment of a kind fairy, shrouded in a holy radiance. Time and again, she is willing to sacrifice her own life to save others. The image of this compassionate and kind fairy comes alive on the page, deeply resonating with readers.
The article mentions that after Meng Ke'er escaped the deadly abyss, her severe internal injuries flared up. Chen Nan helped her heal and then went out to find medicinal herbs, but when he returned, the holy fairy Meng Ke'er had disappeared.
Chen Nan was frantic, searching tirelessly for her in the mountains, but to no avail. A few days later, his nightmare began: the shameless and cold-blooded Ling Yun actually sent experts to hunt him down in the mountains...
The article details his near-death experience in the mountains, and the fierce battle against the Ling family's assassins is deeply moving...
This article contains many falsehoods, but Chen Nan put a lot of effort into writing it, and every detail is meaningful.
The reason the story was changed to have Xiao Feng and Qian Long being ambushed by Ling Yun was to cleverly utilize the celebrity effect of these two characters. Xiao Feng is the top expert at Shenfeng Academy, with countless admirers both within the academy and in the City of Sin. Qian Long is exceptionally mysterious, presumably holding a position equivalent to Xiao Feng's at Xianwu Academy. By depicting the ambush suffered by these two, the story is designed to resonate with a wider audience and evoke greater anger.
Of course, the article devotes the most ink to Meng Ke'er, emphasizing her holiness and greatness, making her practically the embodiment of a kind fairy.
Meng Ke'er is a descendant of the ancient holy land and holds a lofty position in the eyes of the world. Describing her various acts of selflessness in saving others will resonate with people even more.
Chen Nan's article is practically "creating a fairy," portraying Meng Ke'er's image to perfection. If proven true, Meng Ke'er's prestige on the mainland will undoubtedly soar to its peak, and both her sect and she herself will be shrouded in a halo of holiness. It's believed that decades from now, her image as a holy fairy will remain unshaken in the hearts of the people.
Chen Nan and Meng Ke'er are currently at odds, and the reason he praised her like that was to use her to clear his name.
Chen Nan planned to fake his death to stay out of the situation and lure Meng Ke'er into the limelight, causing her to clash with Ling Yun. He knew he couldn't hide his faked death from Meng Ke'er, so he felt compelled to help her.
He threw out a huge bait to Meng Ke'er. Even if she knew he was not dead, she would probably find it hard to resist the enormous temptation of the "holy fairy". She would most likely step forward to accept the holy halo.
Throughout his article, Chen Nan subtly alludes to Ling Yun, suggesting that Meng Ke'er's disappearance is highly likely due to her being killed or kidnapped by Ling Yun. The reason, he argues, is simple: Ling Yun wants to silence her and cover up his heinous crimes, just as he repeatedly sends men deep into the mountains to try and kill Chen Nan.
The article ends with Chen Nan's final words, filled with grief and indignation. He mentions that everyone in the city believed Ling Yun's one-sided story, and Chen Nan had no better way to avenge his companions. He could only use his own strength to strike them with his life on this night.
This suicide note, combined with Chen Nan's actions in the battle against the City of Sin last night, was very convincing, and everyone in the city began to waver.
The city of sin was in an uproar. People talked about the fierce battle of the previous night and discussed the truth about the Death Zone. Ling Yun's words were no longer the dominant opinion. Many people sympathized with Chen Nan and believed his words.
The masters who perished in the perilous situation were all influential young talents. Their admirers took to the streets to protest, demanding a thorough investigation to uncover the truth and bring justice to the deceased.
On this day, the city of sin was in chaos, with fights breaking out frequently due to disagreements.
The assassins and mercenaries who were lucky enough to snatch "Chen Nan's Dismembered Corpse" were attacked by many people when they went to collect the huge bounty. They fled in panic like rats crossing the street.
Chaos! Chaos! Chaos!
Ling Yun held the papers Chen Nan had distributed in his hand, his face ashen. He knew things were going badly, but he could no longer turn the tide. Everything had happened too suddenly, and people were beginning to doubt his words.
It seems that everyone has a flaw in their nature, a fondness for destroying beautiful things. Back when Chen Nan was at the height of his power, Ling Yun's casual provocation had an unexpected effect. Now that Chen Nan is dead, Ling Yun's reputation has reached unprecedented heights. When "rumors" about him suddenly surface, many people immediately believe them and begin to fuel the flames, spreading the rumors.
Of course, the inherent flaws of human beings are one aspect, and on the other hand, Chen Nan successfully staged a tragic drama: he was wronged and suffered injustice, struggling alone on the brink of death in the mountains, while everyone was unaware of the truth and attacked him. In the end, he died in grief and indignation to prove his innocence.
In fact, it wasn't acting at all. Everything in the mountains was Chen Nan's real experience, and it was a miracle that he was able to come back alive!
Two days later, Chen Nan's words gained the upper hand, and people began to believe the truth he was telling.
Ling Yun was practically grinding his teeth to powder. How could he possibly argue? The dead are the greatest menace; no matter how eloquent he was, he couldn't possibly win against a "dead man"!
Chen Nan, living deep in the mountains, never imagined that the papers he distributed would have such a significant impact, completely exceeding his expectations.
The power of the "Meng Ke'er Card" and the "Xiao Feng Card" was beyond his imagination. Meng Ke'er, as the successor of the ancient holy land, had become famous in the past year and had countless admirers. Now her life and death were unknown, which aroused the emotions of many young heroes.
Regardless of whether Ling Yun killed or kidnapped the seriously injured Meng Ke'er, he became a prime suspect, and many impulsive young people wanted to cause him trouble.
As for Xiao Feng, as the top expert of Shenfeng Academy, he is an idol to be surpassed and pursued by many young people in the academy. Sin City can be considered Shenfeng Academy's "sphere of influence," and on "their own turf," he has just as many supporters as Meng Ke'er.
Countless young people from Shenfeng Academy wanted to find the real culprit immediately. Some people naturally wanted to cause trouble for Ling Yun. Among them, the female admirers were the most terrifying. They drew their swords and wanted to kill Ling Yun directly.
Ling Yun had already released carrier pigeons to request help from his family. He had now been "invited" into Shenfeng Academy by the vice deans of the four academies, and was being waited on by special servants in a secluded place. This indirect house arrest filled Ling Yun with anger, fear, and helplessness.
He knew Chen Nan was definitely not dead! He was furious. Despite having the upper hand and controlling the situation, he had lost everything overnight. Ling Yun was so angry he was almost going crazy.
The situation in the City of Sin was in complete chaos, and the news spread to all parts of the continent, drawing the attention of the entire world.
The truth behind the tragedy at the Death Zone remains unclear to anyone. It seems that only by finding Meng Ke'er can we determine who is lying between Ling Yun and Chen Nan.
Countless expedition teams once again ventured deep into the mountains, searching for Meng Ke'er's whereabouts.
Outside the city of sin, in a bamboo forest, Meng Ke'er stood atop a bamboo shoot, exuding a faint, cool aura, like a fairy untouched by worldly affairs.
In her hand was a piece of paper that Chen Nan had distributed in the City of Sin. Her beautiful face was expressionless, and her eyes, as clear as autumn water, lingered on the paper for a few seconds before turning away.
Meng Ke'er stood on the bamboo tip, pondering for a long time, before finally letting go of the paper in her hand and allowing it to fall.