CHAPTER 476: CHAPTER 446: DIVINE INQUIRY TALISMAN, TRUTH REVEALED

The Divine Inquiry Talisman from the Dubhe Institute is capable of causing cultivators to lose their senses and speak the truth, having an effect akin to hypnosis.

But its effect is even stronger than hypnosis.

Even Crystallization Cultivators cannot lie under the Divine Inquiry Talisman.

Whatever is asked can be answered.

"Senior, Han Yuanqing’s cultivation has already been abolished by me."

"It’s perfect that you plan to use the Divine Inquiry Talisman."

Lu Yuanshan spoke calmly.

He deliberately informed Zhang Zhixuan that Han Yuanqing’s cultivation had already been abolished, so when using the Divine Inquiry Talisman later, Zhang Zhixuan would know how to handle it appropriately.

"What?!"

"You abolished Elder Han’s cultivation!!"

Upon hearing Lu Yuanshan’s words, Zhang Zhixuan hadn’t yet spoken when quite a few disciples of the Fuyao Sect exclaimed in shock, revealing looks of astonishment.

Some Fuyao Sect disciples simply parted their lips, feeling that Lu Yuan’s actions were too bold.

Such treatment of a Fuyao Sect Elder.

Even Xuu Qingci and Xu Shouye glanced at Lu Yuanshan, slightly surprised, not expecting Lu Yuanshan to abolish Han Yuanqing’s cultivation.

A cultivator’s dantian being shattered is tantamount to their cultivation being abolished.

Once a dantian is shattered, without a heaven-defying Spiritual Elixir, wanting to restore the dantian is nothing more than a fool’s dream.

This means Han Yuanqing’s path in cultivation is essentially severed.

The Cyan Mountain Sect Leader, who usually seems gentle, easy-going, and talkative, didn’t show a bit of mercy when he made a move.

After learning of Han Yuanqing’s cultivation being abolished, Zhang Zhixuan gave Lu Yuanshan a deep look.

He felt that this Cyan Mountain Sect Leader was unmerciful and decisive towards enemies, silently fostering a slight sense of admiration.

However, that was all.

Without saying much more, Zhang Zhixuan gestured for everyone to quiet down, retrieving a dark golden talisman from his Storage Bag, showing it to everyone.

This talisman was the unique Divine Inquiry Talisman of the Dubhe Institute.

Upon seeing the Divine Inquiry Talisman, Han Yuanqing’s face changed, with a timid retreat sprouting in his heart.

Even Crystallization Cultivators can’t ignore the effect of the Divine Inquiry Talisman, let alone someone whose cultivation is completely gone.

Once subjected to the Divine Inquiry Talisman, his crimes would be irrefutably exposed, with no chance of turning the tables.

"Elder Han, what, scared now?"

Noticing Han Yuanqing’s expression, Lu Yuanshan’s tone was indifferent, with a hint of amusement, observing Han Yuanqing.

Han Yuanqing’s expression changed once more, turning almost as dark as water, secretly gritting his teeth.

He was about to speak to stall for time and seek a strategy.

At this moment, Zhang Zhixuan had already activated the Divine Inquiry Talisman.

Upon activation, the Divine Inquiry Talisman turned into a stream of light, swiftly merging into Han Yuanqing’s forehead.

"No, stop!"

Han Yuanqing hurriedly spoke, with an anxious expression.

Yet this action exposed his guilty conscience.

Seeing this, Zhang Zhixuan slightly raised an eyebrow, not only not stopping, but accelerating the use of the Divine Inquiry Talisman.

Han Yuanqing’s expression quickly shifted from anxious to dazed, then swiftly to bewildered, much like a walking corpse.

After the Divine Inquiry Talisman took effect, Zhang Zhixuan took out a Memory Bead to record in real-time, serving as documentation for this interrogation.

The Memory Bead floated in the air, projecting a faint, almost invisible light, enveloping Han Yuanqing and Zhang Zhixuan.

"Han Yuanqing."

As the Memory Bead started a real-time recording, Zhang Zhixuan called out.

"I am Han Yuanqing."

With dull eyes, Han Yuanqing responded subconsciously upon hearing Zhang Zhixuan’s call.

"What is your position in the Fuyao Sect?"

Zhang Zhixuan began to question tentatively.

Han Yuanqing answered quickly.

"I am the twelfth Outer Sect Elder of the Fuyao Sect."

"Age?"

"Ninety-six."

"Cultivation level?"

"Ninth-Layer Foundation Establishment Stage, but now my dantian is abolished."

"Who abolished your dantian?"

Upon asking this, Zhang Zhixuan turned to look at Lu Yuanshan.

"It was Lu Yuanshan, Sect Leader of the Cyan Mountain Sect."

Han Yuanqing continued to respond quickly.

"Oh?"

Zhang Zhixuan slowly nodded and further inquired: "According to Lu Yuanshan, during the task execution this morning, you attempted to attack Lu Yuanshan and Lu Zhiwei. Is this true?"

This question drew the attention of everyone present, who all tuned in closely.

"Yes."

Han Yuanqing’s answer was very direct.

"Did you attack with the intention to kill them both?"

"Yes."

"Why did you attack?"

Upon hearing Han Yuanqing’s own admission of being the first to attack and with clear intent to kill, Zhang Zhixuan’s brows furrowed tightly, his tone tinged with coldness.

"They killed my brother recently, and I wanted revenge for him."

This answer did not surprise Zhang Zhixuan.

Fights between cultivators are mostly due to grievances and disputes; this is quite normal.

However, Lu Yuanshan and Lu Zhiwei glanced at each other in confusion.

This Han Yuanqing was not familiar to them, as they had only met him a few times.

When did they meet his brother, and furthermore, kill his brother?

"What is your brother’s name, and what is his identity?"

Noticing the confusion on Lu Yuanshan and Lu Zhiwei’s faces, Zhang Zhixuan continued to ask.

"My brother’s name is Han Zongyuan, a cultivator from Hengyue Sect of the Chu Kingdom."

Hearing this, Zhang Zhixuan turned to look at Lu Yuanshan and Lu Zhiwei.

"Do you two know this Han Zongyuan?"

At this moment, upon knowing that Han Zongyuan is Han Yuanqing’s brother, Lu Yuanshan and Lu Zhiwei were somewhat surprised.

They didn’t expect such a relationship existed between Han Yuanqing and Han Zongyuan, which explains why Han Yuanqing attacked them siblings.

"Indeed, Han Zongyuan was slain by me."

Lu Yuanshan admitted frankly.

"When did you kill Han Zongyuan?"

Zhang Zhixuan asked.

If it happened before the Southern Wilderness conflict, the Dubhe Institute wouldn’t interfere with those grudges between Han Zongyuan and the Cyan Mountain Sect.

However, if Han Zongyuan was killed during the Southern Wilderness conflict by Lu Yuanshan and Lu Zhiwei, then the matter would not be simple.

The reasons would need to be thoroughly investigated to determine if Lu Yuanshan and Lu Zhiwei violated any guidelines set by the Dubhe Institute.

In response to Zhang Zhixuan’s inquiry, Lu Yuanshan truthfully disclosed the specific time, location, and reasons for slaying Han Zongyuan.

Upon understanding the situation, Zhang Zhixuan nodded slowly, then turned towards Han Yuanqing to confirm if Lu Yuanshan’s previous statement was indeed true.

"Yes."

Han Yuanqing nodded.