Chapter 1204: The Bloodshed Caused by the Taoist Name

Zhenyan Venerable tore through the clouds. She hurriedly flew down to mid-air, her face crimson, as if painted with rouge. She spoke quickly, "Things aren't as you imagine them! There's a misunderstanding!"

Jiang Fan glared at her, saying, "What misunderstanding? Under your True Word Domain, how can what you say be false?" He had put up with Zhenyan Venerable for a long time! Turning into a fireball and nearly taking Jiang Fan with her when she fell was one thing. She lost her memory and repeatedly let Jiang Fan take advantage, then blamed him! And now she was even exposing his secrets! Even a worm will turn! Then let's self-destruct; everyone can be socially dead together!

Zhenyan Venerable shouted, "Shut up! Don't speak!" Then, she quickly clarified to everyone, "Jiang Fan is cherry-picking, don't believe him!"

Seeing her anxious, Jiang Fan felt satisfied. He taunted, "Never mind if I'm cherry-picking or not. It's true that you were naked and shared a bed with me, right? It's also true that you called me 'Jiang Lang' repeatedly? It's true that you monopolized me and didn't allow other women near, right? If you want to clarify, it's simple: just deny what I said above!"

The biggest limitation of Zhenyan Venerable's domain was precisely this. She herself couldn't lie. Zhenyan Venerable opened her mouth but dared not deny anything. Because it was all true! Her face flushed with urgency, "Believe me, it's all a misunderstanding. Da Jiu Ji, you observe all matters in Taicang; quickly tell them the truth!"

Da Jiu Ji's mouth twitched slightly, "I only observe major affairs between heaven and earth. How would I pay attention to your private romantic affairs?"

Zhenyan Venerable then looked towards Xinmo Venerable: "You and I have known each other for years; you should know what kind of person I am. I would never do such a thing."

Xinmo Venerable rubbed his nose and said, "Zhenyan, you don't need to explain. Your domain is so unique; you absolutely cannot lie. Since you say it's a misunderstanding, then it naturally is a misunderstanding. However, you also haven't denied Jiang Fan's words, which means his words are also true. To summarize, you and Jiang Fan did indeed sleep together, even if it was a misunderstanding."

Everyone suddenly understood. Their gazes towards Zhenyan Venerable all changed. Regardless of whether it was a misunderstanding, Zhenyan Venerable had already shared a bed with Jiang Fan and had been in a situation where two women attended one man. Immediately, whispers rose ceaselessly! Zhenyan Venerable was beet red, utterly furious! She regretted it immensely. Why provoke Jiang Fan for no reason? Now she had dragged herself down too! No! She couldn't be the only one embarrassed! With a flicker of her eyes, she subtly released her True Word Domain, enveloping the entire area. Then she proclaimed loudly, "Everyone, don't you all have things you'd rather crawl into a hole to hide from?"

Oh no! As soon as they heard Zhenyan Venerable's question, Jiang Fan skillfully covered his mouth, preventing himself from speaking again. Xinmo Venerable, Xie Ya Venerable, and Da Jiu Ji all wisely remained silent. The only way to counter the True Word Domain was to not speak! Because once they opened their mouths, they would inevitably speak the truth. However, those unfamiliar with Zhenyan Venerable suffered. Venerables from other provinces were happy to watch the Taicang Great Province become a laughingstock.

Wanjun Demon Lord found it amusing in his heart: "Am I crazy? Why would I tell you my embarrassing secrets?" He intended to say sarcastically, "We in the Ten Thousand Demons Great Province don't have such messy affairs." However, as soon as he opened his mouth, he uncontrollably blurted out: "I once mistakenly entered my sister-in-law's room and had a ridiculous night with her..." "Ah! That's not what I wanted to say! Don't believe it, everyone, it's all... true!"

You Vice Palace Lord was dumbfounded, then couldn't help but burst into laughter. She had intended to mock Wanjun Demon Lord, "Nothing tastes better than dumplings; Wanjun Demon Lord, do you also enjoy *that*?" But as soon as she opened her mouth, she involuntarily said: "I once mistook a pile of demon beast dung for precious medicinal herbs and refined it into a spirit pill. When it was discovered, I adamantly denied it and stubbornly ate all the spirit pills. Nobody ever knew about this..." "Ah!" You Vice Palace Lord realized, letting out a pig-like shriek: "How did I say that? Don't believe it, don't believe it, everyone, it's all... true!"

Just like Wanjun Demon Lord, under the effect of the True Word Domain, they couldn't even lie and say it was false. The other Venerables from outer provinces, seeing this, quickly covered their mouths in fright. Tiny beads of cold sweat appeared on their foreheads! Their own hidden embarrassments were even worse than Wanjun Demon Lord's and You Vice Palace Lord's. If they were revealed, they might as well die on the spot! When they looked at Zhenyan Venerable again, they showed fear, retreating one after another, moving away from her. At this moment, in their eyes, Zhenyan Venerable was more terrifying than a Sage! Sages could only destroy their bodies, but Zhenyan Venerable could make them feel ashamed all the way to the Underworld!

Besides the two Venerables, many Nascent Soul stage cultivators also confessed their embarrassing secrets. The entire hall echoed with intense sounds of toes curling. Some particularly embarrassed ones made very loud curling sounds. Jiang Fan even worried if he would curl through the earth, all the way to the netherworld. He finally understood why the Five-Star Giant King considered Zhenyan Venerable the greatest threat. Her domain seemed to have little power, but when used properly, it was truly deadly.

Listening to everyone's confessions, Zhenyan Venerable finally curled her lips into a triumphant smile. Now that everyone was socially dead, she didn't seem so out of place anymore.

Da Jiu Ji waved his sleeve, casually dispelling the domain across the hall, and chuckled: "Of all people to provoke, you just had to provoke Zhenyan Venerable. Alright, now that everyone is here, let's prepare to enter the Celestial Mountain Battlefield. Before entering, I must remind you of three points." Everyone pretended as if nothing had happened, their old faces flushed, trying to appear calm as they looked at Da Jiu Ji. A commotion sparked by a Daoist title had temporarily come to an end.

Da Jiu Ji said, "First, be cautious and careful. Although it's a battlefield from a thousand years ago, there are still things present that are fatal to Nascent Soul stage cultivators. Second, if you encounter 'living people' from a thousand years ago, quickly flee. Under the crushing wheel of a thousand years, no living beings should remain. Fourth, do not cross the black line in the center of the battlefield; it is a forbidden zone, and those who enter will surely die. Even God Transformation Venerables are no exception."

They had thought it would only be rules against mutual killing and such. But the more Jiang Fan listened, the more alarmed he became! The first point, danger, was expected and not surprising. However, what did 'living people' mean? How could there be living people in an ancient battlefield that had been silent for a thousand years? Also, was the so-called forbidden zone the place where the Great Sage and the Giant Emperor perished together? Was that Giant Emperor in the forbidden zone?

"You only have one day inside. Once the time is up, the seal will close again. If you don't come out by then and are trapped inside, you will bear the consequences."

Jiang Fan looked ahead at the ancient mountain range, shrouded in dark shadows, spanning across heaven and earth. He took a deep breath. Seeking opportunities was one thing. He was more eager to know the exact battle conditions of the war a thousand years ago between the two sides. He always had a question in his heart. A thousand years ago, when the ancient giants descended, over ninety percent of all living beings perished in the catastrophe. How did the Taicang Great Province turn defeat into victory? On this point, historical records only offered a vague account. "The myriad races of Taicang Great Province achieved a great victory." How they won, and how the ancient giants were defeated and retreated—not a single word was mentioned. Now, this answer might be found in the Celestial Mountain Battlefield.