Looking at Yang Kai, who spoke calmly and with a composed expression, Cang Yan's smile grew increasingly eerie and sinister.
This kid truly suited his temperament!
Right in front of the Thunder Light Sect Leader, he had killed the sect's Grand Elder, yet showed not a trace of panic.
Quite the nerve! What was this kid's background? Cang Yan looked Yang Kai up and down, lost in thought.
The Ancestor had sent him to find someone, and he'd spent two months on the task, originally filled with frustration and anger. But now, he suddenly felt those two months had been well spent.
"Kid, if you don't give me an explanation today, don't even think about leaving here!" Xia Chengyin's face was ashen, and he hissed through gritted teeth.
"What explanation do you want?" Yang Kai smiled. "I've already explained everything."
"That was merely your side of the story! Do you think I, the Sect Leader, am so easily deceived?"
Du Wan frowned slightly, his expression kind. "Young friend, is everything truly as you say?"
Yang Kai nodded solemnly.
"And the reason? Why would they throw you into the Wind Eye? What benefit would blowing your divine soul out bring them?" Du Wan pressed for details, knowing that without a satisfactory answer for Xia Chengyin, the matter wouldn't be settled.
Yang Kai's expression turned hesitant; he was reluctant to answer.
This concerned the Coffin Bearer. If that information leaked, it would be extremely dangerous for him.
"Rest assured, young friend. If what you say is true and the fault isn't yours, I can guarantee you'll leave here unharmed. Cang Yan will help as well," Du Wan said, glancing at Cang Yan.
Cang Yan was even more blunt: "Even if it was your fault, no one can harm you in my presence."
Yang Kai looked at him with a peculiar expression, truly unable to understand why this person was so determined to protect him.
After a long pause, Yang Kai gave Xia Chengyin a cold, sharp look. "Sect Leader of Thunder Light, is it? If it's confirmed that Duan Hai and Xu Qi truly conspired against me, how will your Thunder Light compensate me?"
"Compensate you?" Xia Chengyin's eyes blazed with fury. "You killed one of my Thunder Light's Elders, and you still want compensation? Kid, have you lost your mind? It's my Thunder Light that has suffered a loss!"
"He brought it on himself. If I hadn't been lucky this time, I'd be dead in the Wind Eye. Killing him was entirely justified."
Du Wan nodded. "If it is indeed true that Duan Hai and Xu Qi had malicious intent, then their deaths are well-deserved. Sect Leader Xia, what do you think? Young friend Yang was personally recommended by me to enter your Thunder Light Divine Sect. I bear responsibility for protecting his interests and safety."
Though Du Wan's tone was calm, everyone could hear the displeasure beneath it.
As a Saint-grade Alchemist, it was rare for him to recommend a promising young talent to Thunder Light. Never had he expected something like this to happen, which greatly damaged his reputation and authority.
Xia Chengyin seethed with rage, but he dared not unleash it in front of Elder Du. He nodded in response. "Elder Du speaks truly. If that is the case... then no outside interference is needed. I will personally cleanse our own ranks to give Elder Du an answer!"
Du Wan nodded with satisfaction and turned his gaze to Yang Kai. "Now, young friend, can you explain the details of what happened?"
"I still insist on compensation," Yang Kai said with a faint smile. "This matter cannot simply be brushed aside like this."
"I am giving face to Elder Du. Who do you think you are? Don't think too highly of yourself!" Xia Chengyin glared at Yang Kai with pent-up resentment, wishing he could smash the kid into pulp with a single palm strike.
"I've got your back!" Cang Yan gave Yang Kai a firm nod. "If Sect Leader Xia doesn't compensate you, I'll make sure his Thunder Light vanishes from this world within a month."
"Uncle, you're so impressive!" Mina exclaimed, looking at Cang Yan with bright, adoring eyes.
Uncle...
Cang Yan's lips twitched slightly, his expression remaining indifferent and supremely cool.
Yang Kai's confusion deepened as he looked at Cang Yan, truly baffled by this strong figure's behavior. But now wasn't the time for digging into it. He could also sense that this person truly harbored no ill will toward him, which put him somewhat at ease.
"Cang Yan!" Xia Chengyin clenched his fists, his true energy surging and fluctuating. He stared icily at Cang Yan.
"Want to fight? I'm game," Cang Yan sneered repeatedly.
"Gentlemen, please calm down," Elder Du sighed, utterly helpless, and stepped forward to mediate. "Sect Leader Xia, I also hope that if this young friend's account proves true, you can offer him some compensation."
"Elder Du also says this?" Xia Chengyin's gaze turned venomous. His face twitched as he struggled and hesitated for a moment before finally shouting, "Fine! I will agree to his outrageous demand! But Elder Du, if the investigation reveals that the truth isn't as he claims, then don't blame me, Xia, for not giving you face."
"As you wish," Du Wan replied with a slight nod, then looked to Yang Kai. "You may speak now."
Yang Kai pondered for a moment, a helpless look on his face, and began. "They wanted to harvest my divine sense!"
As he spoke, he lightly released a trace of his divine sense power to explain, "Because I possess the Flame of Divine Sense!"
The crowd was dumbfounded, almost unable to believe their ears.
But sensing the scorching heat contained within Yang Kai's divine sense, they had no choice but to accept it.