Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8702 8702: The diting mirror (1)

Situ Jingyu and his companions observed Cheng Wanchun, unsure if his words were truthful. His willingness to be restrained suggested sincerity, but the possibility of deception lingered, causing Situ Jingyu and the others considerable impatience. They pondered if Cheng Wanchun had indeed uncovered a spy from the film industry.

Turning to Cheng Wanchun, Situ Jingyu inquired, "Daoist Cheng, are you speaking the truth? You are truly prepared to have your cultivation sealed?" Situ Jingyu was keen to ascertain Cheng Wanchun's resolve. If he genuinely agreed to such a measure, it would lend credence to his claims, and they would proceed with soul-searching the accused, knowing the individual would not survive the ordeal.

"Indeed, you may proceed immediately. However, I must caution you that if my cultivation is sealed, my ritual implement will be rendered incapable of restraining that individual. You must also seal his cultivation; otherwise, he will undoubtedly resist," Cheng Wanchun stated gravely. He remained stationary, awaiting their actions.

Situ Jingyu addressed Cheng Wanchun with a deep tone, "Very well, I shall accept this gamble. Should your words prove false, not only will we end your life, but we will also join forces with the six great sects to launch an assault on the Blood Slaughter Sect. This will definitively confirm the Blood Slaughter Sect's collusion with the denizens of the Shadow Realm."

Cheng Wanchun offered no verbal reply but simply nodded. Situ Jingyu then instructed the others, "Select three individuals and seal their cultivation. Proceed." A moment of mutual glances passed through the crowd before three stepped forward to stand before Cheng Wanchun. Situ Jingyu, after disabling the person previously restrained by Cheng Wanchun's artifact, then joined the other three in sealing Cheng Wanchun's cultivation.

The instant Cheng Wanchun's cultivation was suppressed, the bronze restraint on the accused man transformed into a pair of iron rulers, clattering to the ground. The man, now free, looked at Situ Jingyu and cried out, "Alliance Leader, do not be deceived! He merely seeks to sow discord among us. The fact that he emerged to confront me the moment I voiced suspicion against the Blood Slaughter Sect is evidence enough of their guilt and their pact with those from the Shadow Realm."

Situ Jingyu regarded the man and declared, "I permitted you to speak to confirm your sentience and that you were not under his influence. It now appears you are indeed yourself. Therefore, I am deeply sorry. For the sake of the entire Blood Sea Realm, I must make a sacrifice of you." With that, he gestured, and the man's mouth was sealed.

He then turned to the assembled crowd, his voice resonating with authority, "As all are aware, the soul-searching technique guarantees the subject's demise. Thus, I trust there will be no objections to my proceeding with this measure? Should this individual be proven innocent, Cheng Wanchun will be executed swiftly. Subsequently, we shall ally with the six sects to annihilate the Blood Slaughter Sect. Does anyone contest this course of action?"

A chorus of assent rippled through the crowd. Seeing the universal agreement, Situ Jingyu produced a mirror from his hand. This artifact, ancient and crafted from bronze, possessed an unusual appearance. Its surface was exceptionally smooth, capable of reflecting images, while an intricate carving of a monstrous beast adorned its reverse side: a creature with a tiger's head, a single horn, canine ears, a dragon's torso, a lion's tail, and the feet of a Qilin, a truly bizarre amalgamation. Beneath the mirror, a long, slender spike, over a foot in length and polished to a sheen, indicated its formidable sharpness.

Holding the mirror aloft, Situ Jingyu intoned, "This is an ancient treasure I discovered by chance, known as the Truth Listener Mirror. It possesses a peculiar and grim capability: upon insertion into a person's brain, it can access their memories. Any event the individual has experienced can be revealed, but the cost is the user's life. I have employed the Truth Listener Mirror on several occasions with unerring accuracy. Today, I shall use it once more. If this man is proven innocent, the mirror's next target will be the one who wields it. Does anyone present object to Cheng Wanchun being the next subject?"

A collective sigh of resignation rippled through the crowd as they exchanged glances. Truthfully, no one had anticipated Situ Jingyu possessing such an ancient artifact. The 'Truth Listener Mirror' was a name whispered in hushed tones, reputed to be a creation of the formidable ancient cultivator known as the Mind-Reading Old Demon. This artifact, it was said, held the power to delve into the minds of others, a capability that had allowed the Mind-Reading Old Demon to seize countless sect inheritances and achieve immense power. However, his unrestrained accumulation of cultivation techniques had diluted his Dharma power, preventing his ascension. Furthermore, a weak spiritual mind ultimately led to his demise from Qi deviation. Since then, the Truth Listener Mirror had vanished, only to resurface in Situ Jingyu's possession.

With no objections raised, Situ Jingyu spoke with gravitas, "Very well, I shall not stand on ceremony. The outcome of this matter will dictate the very destiny of our Blood Sea Alliance. I am aware that his sect may retaliate against us. However, I remain unfazed. My sole concern is the future of our Blood Sea Alliance." With that, Situ Jingyu uttered a series of incantations. The Truth Listener Mirror detached itself from his hand, soaring through the air before embedding itself into the man's forehead.

Upon the mirror's penetration, the divine beast effigy residing behind it seemed to stir. Its ears twitched incessantly, and a faint apparition materialized upon the mirror's surface. Gradually, this spectral form coalesced, taking on the likeness of the man, though he appeared dazed and unresponsive.

Gazing at the figure within the mirror, Situ Jingyu addressed the assembly, "Esteemed members, would you prefer to pose your questions, or shall I proceed?" He understood that the man's life was forfeit, rendering the questioner irrelevant. His reluctance stemmed from a desire to avoid any suspicion falling upon himself.

The others exchanged glances, and one individual eventually spoke, "We shall entrust this task to you, President." They recognized that Situ Jingyu bore no ill will towards the Bloody Massacre Sect, thus lending him their trust. Moreover, their limited understanding of the Truth Listener Mirror made Situ Jingyu the logical choice to conduct the interrogation.

Situ Jingyu inclined his head and addressed the person reflected in the mirror, "Are you a spy dispatched from the Shadow Realm to infiltrate the Blood Sea Realm?" This query resonated deeply with everyone present, for it held the power to decide Cheng Wanchun's fate and, consequently, the future of the Blood Sea Alliance. Thus, Situ Jingyu posed the pivotal question.

The visage within the mirror remained unnervingly still, yet it managed to articulate, "Yes." Though the voice was faint, it undeniably belonged to the man in question. This single, simple word sent shockwaves through the assembled group, shattering their disbelief. They had never fathomed that Cheng Wanchun's assertion would prove accurate – the individual was indeed a spy from the Shadow Realm. The hall erupted into an uproar upon hearing this confirmation.

Situ Jingyu himself was momentarily stunned. Candidly, prior to the man's confession, Situ Jingyu harbored doubts. This very individual had vehemently advocated for military action against the Shadow Realm. Consequently, when Cheng Wanchun had risked his life in a wager against Situ Jingyu, the latter had firmly believed Cheng Wanchun was attempting to conceal evidence of the Bloody Massacre Sect's collaboration with the Shadow Realm. His actions were motivated by a desire to expose this collusion, thereby galvanizing the others to unite with the six major sects against the Bloody Massacre Sect. He genuinely believed he was acting for the greater good of the entire Blood Sea Alliance.

However, the reality proved to be the polar opposite of his assumptions. The man was, in fact, a spy from the Shadow Realm; Cheng Wanchun had spoken the unvarnished truth. This revelation left him utterly speechless. Regaining his composure, his expression shifted, and he bellowed, "Silence! From this moment forward, remain vigilant of one another. Should anyone exhibit any unusual behavior during my continued interrogation, the rest of you are authorized to act in unison."

Having issued this command, he turned his attention back to the man in the mirror. "Do you have any other accomplices?" This was precisely the question Situ Jingyu intended to ask, and the impetus behind his directive for mutual vigilance. He harbored concerns that any accomplices or traitors from the Shadow Realm might attempt to silence him or the man in the mirror. Hence, he instructed them to watch each other, empowering them to combine forces against any who made a move.

Sensing Situ Jingyu's inquiry, the others honed their awareness, ready to strike at any unusual movement. Yet, the entire Hall remained utterly still, no one daring to make a move.

"No, our communication is strictly one-way. I have no accomplices," the man declared. This assurance eased Situ Jingyu's apprehension. A collective, heavy exhale filled the hall; the thought of a secret confederate had petrified them. A brawl within the hall would instantly alert the disciples outside, plunging their fledgling Alliance into irreversible turmoil.

Situ Jingyu fixed his gaze on the man. "Why are you serving the Shadow Realm? When did this allegiance begin?" he demanded, his voice deep. The answer was crucial. If the man had been a spy for a long time, it was one matter. But if his betrayal was recent, it implied an internal collaborator within their Alliance, potentially revealing the true extent of the Shadow Realm's infiltration.

&Quot;My family has served the great Shadow God for three millennia, our lineage devoted to His will,&Quot; the man responded, his tone unnervingly placid. &Quot;Our loyalty is sworn to one day vanquish the Blood Sea Realm and see my family ascend as its rulers.&Quot; Despite the calm delivery, his words sent a chilling wave through the listeners. The revelation that the Shadow Realm's agents had been embedded within the Blood Sea Realm for over 3000 years was a terrifying prospect.