Chapter 972: True and False Golden Leaf Kings (Part 2)

No wonder King Jinyie went mad.

The message from King Qingye had exposed him completely, inside and out, even revealing the color of his underwear. To be described in such detail by someone he had never met, and without knowing who that person was, filled him with intense fear, almost driving him insane.

"Who am I? I am King Jinyie!"

Zhang Xuan flicked his sleeve. "I'd like to ask who you are? Why are you impersonating me?"

"Impersonating you? What nonsense..." King Jinyie's breathing quickened.

"King Qingye, I'm sure you've seen that what I said just now was even more detailed."

Too lazy to bother with the other party, Zhang Xuan looked at King Qingye nearby, his expression solemn. "However, it's meaningless to pursue this now. If we continue like this, we'll only make a laughingstock of ourselves in front of these master teachers! How about this: you leave first. If you're worried, you can also blockade the entire area. I have some matters to inquire about privately, which are inconvenient for outsiders to know... This involves a major secret of our clan, a mission handed down from above, and it cannot afford to fail!"

His goal was not necessarily to make the other party believe he was King Jinyie. That wasn't realistic, as the real one was right there. His aim was to buy time... As long as he could make the other party feel confused and disoriented, his objective would be achieved.

"Inquire privately?"

King Qingye frowned.

"Don't worry, with so many people outside, they won't be able to escape even if they try. Once I finish the interrogation, I'll come out to confront him again and prove my true identity!" Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

"What exactly do you need to interrogate? Can we observe from here?" King Qingye asked.

"Of course not! I broke through the seal early and came here bearing an extremely important responsibility. If anything goes wrong and jeopardizes the entire grand plan, who among you can bear the consequences?" Zhang Xuan's eyebrows rose, and his gaze was like lightning.

"Don't listen to his nonsense, he's definitely trying to change the subject..." said King Jinyie.

"Change the subject? What audacity! Our clansmen were driven away by Master Kong all those years ago and have lain dormant for so many years, only now finding an opportunity... Let me ask you one thing: if something goes wrong, can you, just one King, bear the responsibility?"

Suddenly turning his head, Zhang Xuan's aura pressed down, his eyes fixed intently on King Jinyie opposite him, as if he wanted to devour him.

"I..." Feeling the intense pressure, King Jinyie was speechless. Their clansmen had been driven from the continent by Master Kong years ago, hiding in the sunless, eerie Outer Battlefield. For countless years, their goal had been to reclaim the continent. If this matter were truly ruined by him... dying ten thousand times over would still not be enough.

Just as he didn't know how to respond, King Qingye's message came from nearby: "Brother Yin, do you truly know him or not?"

Deep down, King Qingye still believed the person in front of him.

"How could I know him?" King Jinyie said, his face full of frustration.

"No... we'll go out first! Anyway, our people surround this place; they can't possibly escape! If what he says is true and we delay a crucial matter, our transgression will be immense!" King Qingye hesitated for a moment before speaking. Although he believed this person was King Jinyie, the way the other party easily pointed out his flaws, and the presence of incredibly pure Killing Intent within him, all indicated that this person's identity was not simple. If this person was truly sent by those above and had important business to attend to, and they ended up delaying him, then it would be troublesome.

"This..." King Jinyie hesitated. He also felt some doubt. Although he was furious that the other party was impersonating him, the fact that this fellow dared to be so audacious and even knew him so intimately meant he surely had something to rely on.

"Whether he's impersonating you or you're impersonating him, it's an internal matter for us. With enough time, it can be easily resolved! At worst, you can both unleash your best techniques, and we'll be able to tell the truth through your moves!" King Qingye continued, "But right now, the other party wants to interrogate the master teachers. If it truly involves decisions from above, we cannot bear the responsibility..."

"Hmm!" King Jinyie nodded. Although they were Kings, holding respected positions among the various Otherworldly Demonic Tribesmen, they knew that such a status was actually insignificant. Among Kings, they were also the weakest.

"So you mean we should go out first?" Thinking of this, King Jinyie looked over.

"Exactly. Let's go out first. Aren't you skilled in formations? If you're truly worried, you can set up formations around the area to prevent them from escaping. Then, after he finishes his interrogation, we can discuss how to resolve the issue of who's real and who's fake. Rest assured, since we crossed the seal together, I certainly trust you more!" King Qingye said.

"Alright!" King Jinyie nodded. He was right. Dwelling on this now was useless. The other party's strength and the purity of his vital energy were no less than his own, perhaps even superior. If they were to turn hostile and fight here, it could lead to mutual destruction, potentially jeopardizing the grand plan. The cost incurred by those above to allow them to pass through the seal was terrifyingly high. If a large number of them were to die or be injured over such a trivial matter, and word got back, their guilt would be immense! A moment's impatience can ruin a great plan. The Otherworldly Demonic Tribesmen had waited too long for this opportunity; he couldn't be the one to become a sinner in history because of it.

Seeing his agreement, King Qingye finally breathed a sigh of relief. He looked up at Zhang Xuan nearby, cupped his fist, and said, "Since you wish to conduct an interrogation, very well. We will wait outside. You have half an hour!"

"Understood!" Zhang Xuan nodded, then turned away, no longer looking at them, and casually waved his hand.

King Qingye and King Jinyie exchanged glances, then turned and walked out. Before they had gone far, an angry voice of a master teacher rang out.

"Didn't you just say you were Zhang Xuan, the Dean of the Master Teacher Academy, in disguise, and that you were going to let us escape? How did you become King Jinyie now?"

It was Lu Feng who spoke. This fellow, Lu Feng, had a deep-rooted belief that Zhang Xuan was an Otherworldly Demonic Tribesman. Knowing he couldn't kill him himself, he wanted to use the other party's hands to eliminate him, making the Otherworldly Demonic Tribesmen fight among themselves!

"You..." Hearing this, Zhang Xuan almost vomited blood and fainted. He had just barely managed to dispel their doubts, and victory was almost within his grasp, when this happened... Did this damn guy think he couldn't die or something? How could the esteemed Dean of the Pill Dean Academy of the Master Teacher Academy be so brainless...?

Although he was furious and wanted to crush this idiot on the spot, he could also understand why the other party did it. He had just told them he was Dean Zhang, and then he transformed into King Jinyie, speaking so confidently... Anyone in their position would surely harbor doubts and seize the opportunity to incite internal strife among them.

Frustration swelled in his heart, making him want to explode, but he knew it wasn't the time for anger. He quickly turned his head and, sure enough, saw King Qingye and King Jinyie, who were about to exit the main door, stop and look back at him with puzzled expressions.

"Dean Zhang?"

"Save them? What's going on?"

Their eyes shone, trying to see through Zhang Xuan's disguise.

"This..." His body stiffened, Zhang Xuan's mind raced. Then, he let out a slight laugh, a calm expression appearing on his face. "Indeed, I am Zhang Xuan, the Dean of the Master Teacher Academy!"