Chapter 133

After reading this post, the cultivators were completely stunned by this explosive revelation.

This was too shocking.

Among these powerful figures, aside from Gou Chen, the others had fairly good reputations in the cultivation world.

Especially Xu Hua—she was surrounded by countless halos. In the eyes of cultivators, she was gentle, approachable, tolerant, and selfless. All the most beautiful words in the world could be used to describe her. Although she was no longer young and had a Dao companion who deeply loved her, there were still many cultivators who secretly admired her.

These admirers included both men and women.

This alone showed how charismatic she was.

For nearly a hundred years, she had reportedly been in seclusion. Before that, she would occasionally attend major events at the Heavenly Pavilion. During these events, the Heavenly Pavilion was regarded as a sacred land by countless cultivators.

Because Xu Hua was there.

But in Melon Mover’s post, Xu Hua was portrayed as selfish and hypocritical—someone who had betrayed a longtime friend for the sake of ascension.

She had even wanted to take her friend’s innate Sword Bone to pave her own way?

This was completely at odds with the image she had always presented.

Many cultivators found it unbelievable.

In fact, among those browsing the forum, quite a few were Xu Hua’s devoted fans.

A woman who was both powerful and gentle, standing at the pinnacle of the cultivation world—who could resist her charm?

They refused to believe that Xu Hua had done such a thing.

【Is this for real? I know Melon Mover always delivers real scoops, but this one… I don’t want to believe it.】

【I’ve been meaning to say this—Melon Mover clearly doesn’t like Xu Hua. They even posted about her “sacrificing a genius” before, but when has the gentle and kind Xu Fairy ever done that? Stop being so malicious toward her!】

【This happened three thousand years ago. Other than the people involved, who really knows what happened?】

【Exactly. This may not sound good, but that Sword Immortal is already dead. Who knows what kind of person he really was? Maybe he did something bad, which is why they betrayed him. Otherwise, why would all four of them turn against him?】

【Four close friends all backstabbing him? Maybe the Sword Immortal should have reflected on his own character.】

【Are you guys serious? This is straight-up victim-blaming.】

【Some of these comments have a point. Only those involved truly know what happened, and right now, we’re only hearing Melon Mover’s side of the story.】

【Honestly, I can’t believe Xu Hua would do this. Even if she did, there must have been a good reason.】

【Same here… She has always been my guiding light, illuminating my world and showing me the way. And now…】

【Unless there’s solid proof, I refuse to believe this.】

Seeing these replies, Ning Xu was first surprised, then suddenly understood.

No wonder her previous post about Xu Hua “sacrificing a genius” didn’t get much attention.

It wasn’t that the scoop wasn’t juicy enough—the issue was who it was about.

Xu Hua had spent over three thousand years carefully building her reputation in the cultivation world. She had crafted a flawless image, and cultivators saw her through a thick filter of admiration.

From their reactions, it was clear that most cultivators leaned toward believing that Xu Hua was innocent. Or at the very least, that she had been forced to betray Si Zang.

The Melon-Eating System clicked its tongue twice. 【Gotta admit, Xu Hua is a master manipulator.】

Previously, when Ning Xu exposed Gou Chen and Lie Quan, cultivators eagerly devoured the gossip and even worried for Melon Mover’s safety, afraid she’d be targeted by powerful figures.

But when it came to Xu Hua, the reaction was entirely different.

Of course, not all cultivators blindly sided with her—some were more rational.

【For some reason, this part really caught my attention: “They weren’t searching for the Sword Bone for themselves but for someone they served.” What does that mean?】

【Same here… Who were they working for? And what did that person need the Sword Bone for?】

【I have a feeling something big is about to happen.】

【Fellow Daoists, cherish these last moments of peace. If I’m not mistaken, the cultivation world is about to be shaken to its core. Take care, everyone!】

【? Fellow Daoist, what do you mean? Can you elaborate?】

Unfortunately, that cultivator vanished after leaving the comment.

While some cultivators were anxious or furious, Ning Xu updated the post again.

【Xu Hua, you haven’t forgotten what you did back then, have you?】

【You led over a dozen Mahayana cultivators to corner Si Zang at the edge of the Endless Sea. He asked you why, but you were so wary that you didn’t even dare to say a single extra word. You really knew how to play the perfect villain—silent, revealing nothing unnecessary. You were so eager to strike, afraid that the situation might change.】

【Three thousand years have passed, and countless cultivators still defend you. It seems your act has been a great success—they’ve all been deceived by your gentle facade.】

【Well, no surprise there. How many people who saw your cold-hearted side back then are still around today? Zhi Qing and the others witnessed it, but they’re just like you—birds of a feather.】

【But…】

【I wonder if you know—Si Zang is back.】

Since the cultivators who support you claim that my words are just one-sided,
then—do you dare to face us in person?

Do you dare?】

The moment she posted the update, the Melon-Eating System commented, 【Host, you’re angry.】

This update was extremely sharp in tone. It outright labeled Xu Hua as a “hypocritical villain,” and from the wording, Ning Xu’s anger was evident.

Ning Xu’s explanation for this was simple: “I just don’t want the truth to be buried.”

Even if someone is betrayed by four people at once, it doesn’t necessarily mean they were at fault.

To the side, Si Yan blinked, a silent smile curving at his lips.

After posting the update, Ning Xu didn’t bother checking the replies for now, because at that moment, Elder Wu arrived.

He had rushed over without a moment’s delay, bringing along Immortal Qingjiu and others.

—

Meanwhile, because of Ning Xu’s latest update, cultivators browsing the Three Thousand Realms Cultivator Exchange Area were stunned.

【Melon Mover said… Si Zang is back?】

【Wait, how can someone who already perished come back?】

【Let me go wild with my imagination for a second—could that newly-rising Sword Immortal actually be the resurrected old Sword Immortal?】

【Hiss… no way, right? If that’s true, then how did he manage it?】

【As a neutral passerby, I’ll just say—since Melon Mover has even offered a face-to-face confrontation, I won’t take sides yet. I’ll wait for further updates.】

【Judging by Melon Mover’s stance, this melon is probably real. Now, we just have to see how Xu Hua responds.】

【Respond? You expect a Body Integration Stage cultivator to respond to a Nascent Soul cultivator? Don’t be ridiculous.】

【And? Gou Chen is in the Tribulation Stage, yet he still responded, didn’t he? Since when does cultivation level determine someone’s character?】

The Three Thousand Realms Cultivator Exchange Area instantly erupted into heated debate over the post.

And the person responsible for it all was currently reuniting with her sect elders and fellow disciples.

Si Yan remained in the Ji Clan’s forbidden grounds stabilizing his cultivation, while Ning Xu went out alone to meet them.

When she appeared, six fox demons followed closely behind her.

The six fox demons stood in a line, each exuding a unique charm, elegance, and presence.

Seeing her make such a dramatic entrance, Elder Wu and the others were momentarily at a loss for words. “Ning Xu, you…”

The sheer visual impact of six male fox demons appearing together was overwhelming. Even Elder Wu, known for his own handsome looks, found himself momentarily dazed by the sight of so many breathtaking figures at once.

It was well known that fox demons were exceptionally beautiful—this statement was undeniably true.

For some reason, even Elder Wu, who had seen countless demons before, instinctively felt that these six were exceptionally gifted in appearance, even among their own kind.

Immortal Qingjiu’s gaze swept over the six fox demons with an indescribable expression.

Fox demons were enchanting, but pure-hearted dogs… Tsk, foxes were just too seductive. He still preferred that innocent dog.

After Ning Xu and her fox demons approached, Elder Wu and the others finally noticed a sturdy old yellow ox standing behind her as well.

If the appearance of six fox demons had been a stunning spectacle, then the old yellow ox’s presence promptly brought everyone back down to reality.

Elder Wu cleared his throat. “Ning Xu, these are…?”

Ning Xu turned to the group. “Introduce yourselves.”

The fox demons responded in unison, “Yes, Master!”

“Hu Yao—”

“Hu Xi—”

“Hu Er—”

“Hu Chen—”

“Hu Ba—”

“Hu Shan—”

“Greetings, fellow Daoists! It’s an honor to meet you all. Please take care of us in the future!”

Elder Wu: ???

Ning Xu instructed the fox demons, “I don’t need you all for now. Head to Moon Laurel Pavilion and help out there. Any spirit stones you earn will be split 50-50 between you and the pavilion.”

“I’ll be busy here, so Elder Wu will temporarily manage Moon Laurel Pavilion. From now on, listen to him.”

The fox demons exchanged glances before ultimately agreeing. “Yes, Master!”

After settling the fox demons, Ning Xu handed over a newly copied cultivation technique to Elder Wu.

Taking the technique in his hands, Elder Wu was overcome with emotion. “Ning Xu, your contributions to the sect will never be forgotten.”

Hearing Elder Wu’s heartfelt gratitude, Ning Xu hesitated for a moment before speaking. “Elder Wu, the sect should make sure that as many disciples as possible practice this technique.”

Elder Wu sensed something unusual in her tone. “What’s wrong?”

The Melon-Eating System let out a mischievous chuckle.

After some hesitation, Ning Xu decided to be upfront with Elder Wu.

“Elder Wu, I’ve recently offended a few major forces. Of course, this was my personal action and has nothing to do with the sect. The sect can choose to expel me if necessary to avoid getting implicated—”

Before she could finish, Elder Wu interrupted her. “What nonsense! Don’t ever say something like that again.”

“You’ve done so much for the sect, and we won’t just abandon you at the first sign of trouble! The sect is a family—we don’t do that kind of thing!”

After delivering these noble words, Elder Wu’s voice wavered slightly as he asked, “So… who exactly did you offend?”

Ning Xu pondered for a moment before answering honestly, “Roughly… the entire Flower Pavilion, a certain Grand Elder of Cloud Summit, and two Grand Elders of the Heavenly Pavilion?”

Elder Wu: !!!

“And one of these Grand Elders is particularly well-loved, so I suppose… I might have also offended a lot of her supporters? Or possibly the entire Heavenly Pavilion?”

Elder Wu: !!!

Immortal Qingjiu and Qin Riluo: … Before coming here, they had browsed the Three Thousand Realms Cultivator Exchange Area, so they had a rough idea of the situation. But Elder Wu had been preoccupied with the cultivation technique and hadn’t checked the forum even once, leaving him completely unaware of the latest developments in the cultivation world.

So upon hearing these two sentences, Elder Wu nearly lost his mind.

He really wanted to scream—
“If you’re this capable, why not just offend the entire cultivation world while you’re at it?!”