CHAPTER 1956: CHAPTER 1956: ACCUSATION!

Even Maximus Lee, the first Elder Silver Flame of the Black Tortoise Altar, dared not underestimate the severe punishment imposed by the Enforcement Hall.

Therefore, at that time, he chose to leave the Holy Land Enforcement Hall, intending to search for evidence himself, proving Wyatt Barnes’ innate root was indeed just a ’yellow root’.

During the search for evidence, he focused on investigating the relationship between Wyatt Barnes and Abraham Clifford.

Abraham Clifford, as a Law Enforcement Elder, was famous for his ’impartiality’ at the Black Tortoise Altar; otherwise, he would not have been appointed by the Holy Land Enforcement Hall as the Law Enforcement Elder of the Black Tortoise Altar.

If it weren’t for Maximus Lee having seen Wyatt Barnes’ innate root tested directly, he would never doubt Abraham Clifford’s ’verdict’!

Just because Maximus Lee had seen Wyatt Barnes’ innate root tested as a ’yellow root’, he felt that the dossier Abraham Clifford submitted to the Holy Land Enforcement Hall was suspect of faking.

In his heart, he had long preconceived the idea that Wyatt Barnes was just a ’yellow root’ mediocre!

For someone as impartial as Abraham Clifford to fabricate for Wyatt Barnes, there was only one reason:

His relationship with Wyatt Barnes was not simple!

Therefore, in nearly two months, Maximus Lee also began exploring Wyatt Barnes’ relationships from various aspects but ultimately got nowhere.

"Methods to conceal innate roots? It’s said such methods shouldn’t exist at all... Even if such methods did exist, generally only those above the Saint Immortal Realm could execute them!"

"After all, only those above the Saint Immortal Realm can sense their innate roots. Those below the Saint Immortal Realm cannot even sense their own innate roots, let alone employ concealment methods!"

Mumbling to himself, Maximus Lee became increasingly convinced that it was due to Abraham Clifford’s forgery that allowed Wyatt Barnes to escape this calamity.

Even though he didn’t know why Abraham Clifford would fake the evidence for Wyatt Barnes!

"Master!"

Suddenly, a voice was heard outside, startling Maximus Lee awake.

"Come in."

With Maximus Lee’s command, a figure slipped into the spacious mansion where Maximus Lee resided, arriving in the courtyard where Maximus stood.

The newcomer was a medium-built middle-aged man, slightly ferocious in features, with disheveled hair hanging over his shoulders, and his eyes constantly flashing a chilling gleam.

Standing there, he resembled a fierce wolf, giving off a spine-chilling sensation.

This middle-aged man wore a long white robe, embroidered with copper flames, yet the flames didn’t form any pattern.

This showed that he was a Copper Flame Elder of the ’Holy Land’!

The exclusive attire of Holy Land elders and disciples only has flames embroidered on them.

Only the exclusive clothing of elders and disciples of the Four Symbols Altar has flames embroidered into patterns.

"Greetings, Master!"

Once inside, the middle-aged man respectfully saluted Maximus Lee.

"Alas."

Looking at the middle-aged man, Maximus Lee sighed, "Jackson Wilson, it is I who have wronged you... Not only have I failed to avenge your direct disciple but also have not brought the murderer to justice!"

From Maximus Lee’s words, this middle-aged man was none other than Jackson Wilson, the mentor of Kenny Anderson, the Vermilion Bird Altar disciple murdered by Wyatt Barnes two months ago!

"Master, Kenny Anderson died a noble death for you!"

Jackson Wilson, however, shook his head.

Just after speaking, his eyes flashed coldly, "But who would have thought, the killer has such means, escaping justice! He, possessing merely a ’yellow root’ mediocrity, how could he receive such favor?!"

As he said this, Jackson Wilson’s tone grew somewhat agitated.

Under his tutelage, he had only one direct disciple, Kenny Anderson.

Though in his eyes, Kenny Anderson had mediocre talent, he was cherished for his understanding nature.

Emerging from secluded cultivation the day before, with no tasks at hand, he went to visit friends at the Vermilion Bird Altar.

Unexpectedly, once he arrived at the Vermilion Bird Altar, he learned that his direct disciple Kenny Anderson had been killed, and his murderer remains at large...

Upon understanding the situation and learning that the killer, Wyatt Barnes, was a disciple of the Black Tortoise Altar, he immediately went to the Black Tortoise Altar.

Upon reaching the Black Tortoise Altar, he first sought his mentor.

He knew that two months ago, when the Black Tortoise Altar Law Enforcement Elder Abraham Clifford made a verdict on the murderer Wyatt Barnes, his mentor was present, and even expressed intentions to overturn Clifford’s decision at the ’Holy Land’ Enforcement Hall.

However, from what it appeared now, it seemed his mentor’s efforts at the Holy Land Enforcement Hall had not borne fruit.

"Master! I heard you went to the Holy Land Enforcement Hall?"

Jackson Wilson looked at Maximus Lee and inquired.

"Hmm."

Maximus Lee nodded, and when Jackson Wilson mentioned the Enforcement Hall in the Holy Land, his face suddenly turned somewhat grim.

"Were you unable to overturn Abraham Clifford’s judgment?"

Jackson Wilson asked again.

"No."

Maximus Lee shook his head.

"Why?!"

Jackson Wilson’s face showed unwillingness, "As far as I know, that Wyatt Barnes not only killed my disciple but also his younger brother... My disciple attacked him first and was killed. That can be considered self-defense.

But his killing of my disciple’s younger brother, Kenny Anderson, was clearly intentional murder! And many disciples from the Vermilion Bird Altar can testify, cementing that Wyatt Barnes intentionally committed murder!"

"Does the Holy Land’s Enforcement Hall truly recognize Abraham Clifford’s judgment?"

As he spoke, dissatisfaction crept into Jackson Wilson’s tone.

"Abraham Clifford submitted a dossier claiming Wyatt Barnes is a Martial Dao genius with a ’Green Spiritual Root’. Because of this, the Holy Land’s Enforcement Hall did not pursue the matter of Wyatt Barnes’ intentional murder."

Maximus Lee said in a deep voice.

Speaking of this matter, Maximus Lee was also very frustrated and aggrieved.

"Green Spiritual Root?"

Jackson Wilson was taken aback, then added, "Master, as far as I know, Wyatt Barnes’ innate spiritual root was a ’Yellow Spiritual Root’, wasn’t it? When he participated in the Black Tortoise Altar’s disciple assessment, you seemed to be one of the hosts as well?"

"Correct!"

Maximus Lee nodded, "At that time, he tested his innate spiritual root with two Spirit Pearls consecutively, and both showed that his innate spiritual root was merely a ’Yellow Spiritual Root’! I can confirm this one hundred percent."

"So you’re saying there is a problem with the dossier Abraham Clifford submitted? That he falsely reported Wyatt Barnes’ innate spiritual root as a ’Green Spiritual Root’?"

A cold glint flashed in Jackson Wilson’s eyes.

"At first, I thought so too. For this reason, I even considered accusing that old fool Abraham Clifford... However, the people at the Holy Land’s Enforcement Hall said if I insisted on accusing Abraham Clifford, the Enforcement Hall would accept it."

"But, if after the Enforcement Hall sends someone to investigate, I am found to be slandering Abraham Clifford, I will face the punishment from the Enforcement Hall!"

At this point, Maximus Lee’s face showed apprehension, "After all, Abraham Clifford, as the Law Enforcement Elder of the Black Tortoise Altar, is also part of the Enforcement Hall. Slandering a Law Enforcement Elder is no small accusation!"

"So... Master, even you are not sure if Wyatt Barnes’ innate spiritual root is a ’Green Spiritual Root’?"

Jackson Wilson frowned and asked, "But didn’t you witness Wyatt Barnes’ innate spiritual root test yourself? Didn’t you confirm his innate spiritual root as a ’Yellow Spiritual Root’?"

"Because that Wyatt Barnes knows how to conceal his entire cultivation, thinking of this, I dare not be certain whether he knows how to conceal the grade of his innate spiritual root... However, as it stands, this hypothesis does not hold!"

Maximus Lee continued, "After all, generally speaking, only those above the Saint Immortal Realm can sense their own innate spiritual root. And that Wyatt Barnes, merely an Earth Saint Realm martial artist, could not possibly sense his own innate spiritual root... Unable to sense his own innate spiritual root, how could he possibly hide the grade of it?"

"Indeed, that’s how it is!"

Upon hearing Maximus Lee’s speculation, Jackson Wilson’s eyes lit up, agreeing with this explanation, "From this perspective, it’s indeed Abraham Clifford, the Law Enforcement Elder of the Black Tortoise Altar, who is corrupt, and is falsifying the dossier!"

"I suspect the same. However, over the past two months, I’ve investigated the relationship between Abraham Clifford and Wyatt Barnes numerous times, yet I’ve found nothing shady between them... Logically, as the Protector Elder of the Black Tortoise Altar, Abraham Clifford has always been fair and just; he should not be helping a new disciple who hasn’t been at the Black Tortoise Altar for long by being corrupt!"

Maximus Lee shook his head and said, this was the point he found most puzzling.

It was precisely because of this that he hesitated and was unable to decisively accuse Abraham Clifford!

"Master, there must be some relationship between Abraham Clifford and that Wyatt Barnes, it’s just hidden so well that you haven’t discovered it! Just as you’ve said, with Wyatt Barnes’ level of cultivation, he simply couldn’t employ a method to conceal the grade of his innate spiritual root."

Unlike Maximus Lee’s hesitation, Jackson Wilson spoke decisively, "Moreover, you witnessed it yourself; during his talent test, the result showed his innate spiritual root was merely a ’Yellow Spiritual Root’, and he tested it twice using two Spirit Pearls..."

"Therefore, it can be concluded that Wyatt Barnes’ innate spiritual root is indeed just a ’Yellow Spiritual Root’, and Abraham Clifford’s judgment is entirely falsified!"

After thoroughly confirming this, Jackson Wilson said to Maximus Lee, "Master, combining all these points... I’ve decided to go to the Holy Land’s Enforcement Hall to accuse the Black Tortoise Altar’s Law Enforcement Elder, Abraham Clifford, of corruption and falsely reporting Wyatt Barnes’ innate spiritual root as a ’Green Spiritual Root’!"

"Once Abraham Clifford’s corruption is confirmed, Wyatt Barnes will also lose the ’exemption privilege’ within our Fire Worship Sect’s borderline rules... By then, as long as the Enforcement Hall issues a new judgment, Wyatt Barnes, with a mere ’Yellow Spiritual Root’, will undoubtedly be doomed!"

"Additionally, Abraham Clifford will also have bad luck and might even be removed from his position as the Law Enforcement Elder of the Black Tortoise Altar!"

Jackson Wilson spoke convincingly.

After these words fell, he greeted Maximus Lee, and before Maximus Lee could come to his senses, he hurriedly departed.

"Truly growing more timid with age... When did my courage become less than that of my disciple?"

Upon regaining his senses, Maximus Lee smiled self-deprecatingly.