Cultivating for Immorality: I Evolved Martial Arts into the Immortal Path – Chapter 94

Chapter 94: Unfounded Accusations

Luo Hong Appears!

His appearance immediately drew the attention of everyone present.

As the Hall Master of the Martial Alliance Merit Hall and a martial artist with Five Strands of Qi and Blood, either of these identities carried significant weight.

Tonight, he should have been holding down the fort in the Merit Hall.

But now, he stood alone outside the martial arts hall’s gate, carrying a long sword on his back.

“Hall Master Luo!”

“Greetings, Hall Master Luo!”

The numerous Law Enforcement Hall martial artists outside the gate did not dare to be negligent and quickly cupped their fists in salute.

Luo Hong’s appearance was like a sharp sword, its edge piercing and aura imposing, an invisible blade that shattered the momentum of the entire Law Enforcement Hall.

Among martial artists, those with greater strength were often more respected.

His strength of Five Strands of Qi and Blood was enough to make everyone salute him.

Moreover, higher rank brings greater authority.

Luo Hong’s status as the Hall Master of the Law Enforcement Hall was a genuine eighth-rank official position!

Among the many martial artists present, none wanted to make an enemy of him. If they provoked him, their future days would certainly not be easy.

His expression was cold as he sternly questioned, “I am asking a question. Are you all mute? Why are you arresting Chu Liang, a deacon of my Merit Hall, without asking for the reason?”

At these words, the scene fell silent. The entire county town seemed to quiet down for a moment.

The firelight flickered, casting dancing shadows.

Outside the martial arts hall’s gate, whether it was the numerous Law Enforcement Hall martial artists or those sent by other forces to gather information, everyone was stunned.

When did Chu Liang become a deacon of the Merit Hall?

Didn’t he spend all his time practicing martial arts in the hall?

From the looks of it, Luo Hong was clearly standing up for Chu Liang, helping him block the aggressive group of martial artists from the Law Enforcement Hall.

In front of the gate, the Law Enforcement Hall deacon who had been ordered to arrest Chu Liang was in a difficult position.

Hall Master Liang Han’s order only specified the person to be arrested and the location, not the reason.

How should he answer?

“Hall Master Luo, this is an order issued by Hall Master Liang. Please take a look.” He gritted his teeth and braced himself to answer, presenting Liang Han’s arrest order.

Rip!

Luo Hong merely glanced at it and then tore it to pieces on the spot.

“A piece of worthless paper!”

The fragmented pieces of paper drifted in the wind, and the scene fell silent once more.

This Hall Master Luo actually showed no respect to Hall Master Liang.

His action undoubtedly indicated that if they wanted to touch Chu Liang, they would have to get past him first.

Not only were the people outside the martial arts hall shocked, but even the many disciples inside were dumbfounded, unable to believe what they were seeing and hearing.

What ability did Chu Liang possess to make this Hall Master Luo protect him so fiercely?

Could it be that Hall Master Luo wanted to take him as a disciple?

“Hall Master Luo, we are also acting under orders. Please do not make things difficult for us,” the Law Enforcement Hall deacon said under pressure.

“Are you saying you want to make things difficult for me?”

“No, no, that’s not what I meant.”

“Then scram!”

Luo Hong shouted coldly, his voice like thunder, his aura imposing.

The Law Enforcement Hall deacon’s face turned pale, his mind buzzing. He subconsciously took two steps back, filled with shock.

They hadn’t even exchanged blows, but just by comparing their auras, he had already lost to Luo Hong.

They were simply not on the same level!

What should he do?

If he didn’t return, he would inevitably offend Luo Hong. But if he did return, he would incur Liang Han’s displeasure. He was caught in a dilemma.

Behind them, Wu Neng and the others also looked grim.

They had thought that capturing Chu Liang this time was a sure thing. But who could have imagined that Chu Liang could actually get Luo Hong to be his backing?

“Boss, this is troublesome now!”

They couldn’t help but worry.

As fellow Hall Masters of the Martial Alliance, Liang Han couldn’t suppress Luo Hong.

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The two were equal in power and strength.

Moreover, Luo Hong had directly declared to the public that Chu Liang was a deacon of the Merit Hall. To arrest Chu Liang without a reason would be a provocation to the Martial Alliance’s authority.

And to provoke the Martial Alliance was to provoke the Imperial Court!

Fortunately, at this moment, Liang Han finally arrived outside the martial arts hall’s gate.

He looked cold and arrogant, sitting atop a tall horse. He demanded, “Luo Hong, you say that Chu Liang is a deacon of your Merit Hall? A Martial Alliance deacon is a ninth-rank official position, requiring appointment by the county government. It’s not something you can just appoint on a whim!”

His words were correct, but they held little practical significance.

It was common knowledge that matters within the Martial Alliance were decided internally. The county government was only involved for procedural purposes.

The county government and the Martial Alliance generally did not interfere with each other, respecting each other’s autonomy and managing their own affairs.

But Chu Liang had not yet been officially appointed, which was indeed an issue.

However, it was not a big problem.

Luo Hong had only said that earlier to repel the Law Enforcement Hall members.

Now that the Hall Master of the Law Enforcement Hall had arrived, there was no need to make up other excuses. He could get straight to the point.

“Liang Han, I want to ask you, what reason do you have to order the arrest of Chu Liang?” Luo Hong pressed, his voice stern.

“Martial Alliance member Wu Qian has gone missing, and this Chu Liang is highly suspicious!” Liang Han said coldly, “With the unusual movements of demon beasts now, and the storm brewing, we should be united against external threats. At this critical juncture, such a bizarre incident has occurred. I naturally must arrest him for questioning!”

“That’s your reason?” Luo Hong asked.

“What other reason do you want?” Liang Han retorted.

“I ask you, where is the evidence?”

“When it involves demon beasts, no evidence is needed!”

Liang Han’s face was filled with a cold chill as he uttered a phrase akin to 【”unfounded accusations”】 in public.

He was using the issue of demon beasts to pin the blame on Chu Liang.

In the current climate, there were indeed many martial artists who colluded with demon beasts.

As long as Chu Liang was suspected of colluding with demon beasts to harm a Martial Alliance member, Liang Han could take him away without any actual evidence and imprison him in the Martial Alliance’s dungeon.

But his reasoning was far too flimsy.

The suspicion of Chu Liang colluding with demon beasts was so small that it was almost negligible.

If he was suspected, then a large portion of the martial artists in the county town should also be suspected and imprisoned in the dungeon.

“Liang Han, you have entered the deep mountains many times. Should I also suspect that you have dealings with demon beasts?” Luo Hong directly questioned him.

“Don’t talk nonsense. I enter the deep mountains to kill demons!” Liang Han shouted.

“Why can’t I suspect you?” Luo Hong challenged, “Who knows what you’re doing in the deep mountains?”

“Luo Hong, are you determined to stop me today?”

Liang Han’s face was ashen, his voice laced with anger.

He stopped dwelling on this issue and directly questioned Luo Hong, his aura surging, his Qi and Blood roiling.

Luo Hong shouted coldly, “What, you want to fight?”

His gaze was icy as he stared directly at Liang Han, his own aura surging as well.

The others present couldn’t help but feel a chill in their hearts.

From the looks of it, the two Hall Masters were going to fight tonight?

Things had already escalated significantly. If it escalated further, it would likely alarm the Alliance Leader of the county’s Martial Alliance.

Clang!

A cold glint flashed!

Liang Han drew his sword on the spot, dismounted, and roared, “Luo Hong, do you want to test the sharpness of my sword?”

“My sword is no less sharp!”

Luo Hong roared, drawing his sword, the blade pointing directly at Liang Han.

The two faced each other with swords drawn, at a standoff.

It seemed a fight was imminent.

Just then, an aged voice suddenly sounded in the darkness.

“Enough!”