Fantasy: I Can Control the Script of My Life

Deng Pengzu.

Dressed in a green robe, his face was etched with fatigue, yet he still carried himself with a vigorous, high-spirited air. He strode forward like a meteor to Lin Yun's side. A casual, carefree smile played on his lips as he looked up at Gu Xiande in the sky.

His words just now had only one purpose: to strongly support Lin Yun.

They, too, were very curious to see just how great a price Gu Xiande was willing to pay to kill Lin Yun.

When the previously stern-faced Gu Xiande saw Deng Pengzu, his expression immediately began to sour. How did this man return? According to his original plan, Deng Pengzu should have been dead without a doubt.

"Elder Deng, you are also aware that this is the Flowing Cloud Sect's internal affair," Gu Xiande said, his voice tight. "As the master of this sect, surely you don't expect me to listen to you?"

Seeing Deng Pengzu had indeed made him nervous; this man was another unstable factor. But at this moment, Gu Xiande still hoped he could use his status to suppress him.

Faced with the pressure from the crowd, Deng Pengzu just smiled. He glanced at Ye Qian. "It's thanks to you that I was able to make it back in time. Rest assured, this boy will not die today."

Ye Qian nodded, completely ignoring Gu Xiande's murderous glare. She knew she had caused no small amount of trouble for the Flowing Cloud Sect today, but she didn't care. After experiencing so much, Ye Qian now understood. True strength came from oneself. Even being in the Flowing Cloud Sect couldn't guarantee her that power.

She smiled at Lin Yun. "I hope you survive, because you are my rival."

Seeing Ye Qian's earnest expression, Lin Yun smiled and nodded, watching as she departed from his sight.

Then, Deng Pengzu turned back to Gu Xiande. "The Sect Master is correct. But what if we can prove that Lin Yun never betrayed the Flowing Cloud Sect in the first place?"

This sentence made Gu Xiande even more anxious. Until now, everything had been within his control. But if Deng Pengzu could so easily prove this, it would all be over.

"Elder Deng, what is the meaning of this? I know you and Lin Yun have a good personal relationship, but you are an elder of our Flowing Cloud Sect. Are you really willing to stand up for a boy like this and prevent our sect from exercising its rightful authority?"

The two sides were now in a standoff, with swords drawn and crossbows bent. If it were an ordinary elder, they would have already made their move. But unfortunately, Deng Pengzu was no ordinary elder. Not only that, he was a figure who gave even Gu Xiande a headache. Sending Deng Pengzu away in the first place had been a move to kill two birds with one stone. He never expected the old man to actually return.

"If Lin Yun has truly betrayed the sect, I will naturally not spare him," Deng Pengzu said, not yielding an inch. "But I have known this boy for more than a day or two. I am well aware of his character."

Lin Yun felt a surge of gratitude. After all, not many people would go to such lengths for him.

But just then, he glanced at his panel.

At the same instant, Bai Zhuqing, who had been silent on Lin Yun's back this entire time, made his move. A dagger had appeared in his hand from nowhere. He plunged it violently towards Lin Yun's heart.

It all happened so suddenly; it would have been difficult for anyone to defend against. What's more, Lin Yun should have trusted Bai Zhuqing from the very beginning.

This sudden, unexpected turn of events made everyone's jaw drop.

"Bai Zhuqing is trying to kill Lin Yun?"

"Could it be that what the Flowing Cloud Sect said before was all true?"

The crowd had just begun to doubt Gu Xiande, but now their views on the matter were starting to change again. Just when they thought Lin Yun was about to meet his end here, the situation changed in the next instant.

Lin Yun was seen easily catching Bai Zhuqing's wrist. He then flung him directly off his back.

Bai Zhuqing crashed to the ground, looking up at Lin Yun with surprise. "You were on guard against me this whole time?" This was terrifying. At such a close distance, no matter how talented Lin Yun was, he shouldn't have been able to dodge.

Lin Yun didn't answer the question, instead casting a sharp glance around the area.

When Gu Xiande saw Bai Zhuqing make his move, a flicker of relief had clearly crossed his eyes. If these two had truly blown the matter up, he would have had a hard time explaining it later. Never mind the other sects in the cultivation world; the pressure from the Daye Dynasty alone would have been immense. So, if Bai Zhuqing had succeeded, it would have solved everything.

But who could have thought that something so simple would turn out like this? How could Lin Yun have survived in such a dangerous situation? Gu Xiande was truly baffled. He had felt this way several times before when dealing with Lin Yun. It was as if the boy had seen through his every move.

"At such a critical moment, I naturally cannot allow myself to be in any danger," Lin Yun said flatly. "Besides, your performance gave you away from the very beginning. You are not Bai Zhuqing at all."

Gu Xiande hurriedly interjected, "Lin Yun, stop trying to mislead everyone here! Did you really think I was trying to kill Bai Zhuqing? That was merely a means to get you to return to the sect! You killed so many of our disciples in the Spirit Realm and used trickery to steal the Panlong Cauldron from our hands. No matter what, you cannot be allowed to continue to wreak havoc on the cultivation world!"

Listening to Gu Xiande's pompous, self-righteous speech, Lin Yun didn't get angry. He just threw his head back and laughed.

"Gu Xiande, oh Gu Xiande, you truly are a hypocrite! It was clearly your own lack of strength that led to the subsequent series of events. I have no idea where that Panlong Cauldron is, and now with a single sentence, you've made it all my fault?"

The fake Bai Zhuqing also took the opportunity to chime in with false accusations. "Lin Yun, at this point, anything you say is just a pathetic excuse. The Flowing Cloud Sect has ironclad evidence! I was deceived by you before, which is why I believed you. Today is the day the Sect Master cleans house in front of everyone!"

Faced with their accusations, Lin Yun paid them no mind. He just stared coldly at Gu Xiande.

"Fine. If Sect Master Gu truly wishes to clean house, then come and try. I will stand right here and wait for you!"

He brandished his Coldflame Sword, and a scorching heatwave and his killing intent exploded outwards.

Several of the elders now had the thought of taking action. They were all at the Myriad Law Realm; dealing with a single Lin Yun would naturally be no problem.

Deng Pengzu glared at them coldly. "I'd like to see who dares to make a move today. I say Lin Yun didn't do these things, which means he didn't do them. If anyone doesn't believe it, then I will beat you until you do!"

After he spoke, he drew his sword as well.