MTL NOVEL Chapter 1
Chapter 1: Do You Admit Your Guilt? I Admit You’re a Fool!
Xuanhuang Mountain, Jade Purity Sect, Judgment Hall.
“Zhou Tong, you have damaged the sect’s priceless treasure, do you admit your guilt?”
“I know you’re a fool!”
The young man’s gaze was piercing; at this moment, he was already a peerless strong warrior who had been reborn.
In his previous life, he was framed by his junior apprentice brother, despised by his master, and viewed as an enemy by his senior sisters, ultimately being killed by their combined efforts.
In this life, he would bear no old grievances, repay grievances, and seek revenge for hatred!
The questioner was a stunning female master, her white hair cascading like a waterfall, cold and noble. This person was his master, Mo Liushu, also one of the masterminds behind his death.
He had been taken in by Mo Liushu, who was out training, at a young age, becoming her disciple.
In front of him stood five senior sisters, each with extraordinary talents and beauty, who first took care of him. However, everything changed when the young junior brother, Tang Qi, joined.
Tang Qi was gifted, cunning, and favored by fate, quickly stealing the affections of everyone from Zhou Tong.
After that, the senior sisters and master viewed Zhou Tong as worthless, looking down on him.
To regain the favor of his master and senior sisters, he had tried various ways to please them and even attempted to confront Tang Qi, but he only faced relentless suppression.
Just like today, it was clearly Tang Qi who had destroyed the sect’s priceless treasure, but he conspired with the fourth and fifth senior sisters to frame Zhou Tong, merely to enjoy the sight of him having no defense.
“Impudent! Is this how you speak to me?” Mo Liushu’s expression immediately grew cold.
“With both witnesses and evidence present, not only do you refuse to admit it, but you dare to show disrespect to your elder. This is a crime on top of a crime, and you still don’t kneel!”
Immediately, a powerful aura pressed down on Zhou Tong’s shoulders.
“Creak, creak…”
Sounds of bones grinding ran through Zhou Tong’s body; he was enduring immense pressure yet stood straight.
This scene caused everyone to gasp; Zhou Tong was still injured, having clearly undergone torture.
However, Zhou Tong wore a cold smile, his eyes sharp as he looked at her: “What I hear can be deceptive. You want to force me to admit guilt without any physical evidence—do you see me as a toy that can be trampled upon?”
“Everything you do is to protect your favored disciple without any bottom line. You are unworthy to be my master!”
Mo Liushu’s expression slightly tightened as she met his gaze, and she couldn’t help but tremble.
The Zhou Tong who usually tried to please her should now be the one seeking her forgiveness with a pitiful face.
Thinking of this, she became even angrier.
“What do you mean by that? Do you imply that Tang Qi and your senior sisters would lie? They’re not like you—despicable and hypocritical. Who are you trying to fool with this act?
Since you want to express your dissatisfaction with your unyielding spirit, let me tell you: in front of Tang Qi, you are nothing!”
Mo Liushu continued to intensify her pressure, causing Zhou Tong’s bones to creak, nearly on the verge of collapse.
“Master, please spare my senior brother just this once. He may just be too scared and envious of my constant affection from everyone, which is why he framed me.”
At that moment, Tang Qi suddenly stood up and pretended to speak earnestly.
Seeing him, Zhou Tong’s pupils constricted suddenly.
This guy appeared innocent on the surface but harbored malicious intentions, cultivating demonic skills in hopes of sacrificing the world to achieve the Great Dao.
Later, he did indeed succeed, slaughtering the entire Jade Purity Sect, turning the five senior sisters into puppets, and even imprisoning Mo Liushu, turning her into a plaything.
These were all scenes Zhou Tong saw after his death with a soul that held only pleasure at the time.
“Tang Qi, you are simply too kind, which is why villains dare to harm you. You need not plead for him; today I will ensure he receives the punishment he deserves.”
A rare smile appeared on Mo Liushu’s face, an unmasked favoritism!
“Don’t, Master! My senior brother was just confused. Please give him a chance to turn over a new leaf!”
Tang Qi knelt in front of Mo Liushu, speaking sincerely.
He appeared to be pleading for Zhou Tong, but he slammed the charges firmly onto Zhou Tong’s head.
“Very well, for your sake, I will spare this evildoer this once.”
Mo Liushu’s expression softened slightly, but she glared at Zhou Tong and said, “Don’t you hurry and thank your junior brother? You truly are an uncultured thing; I should never have taken you back!”
Hearing this, Zhou Tong was both angered and amused!
“Good for you, pure and noble master. Over the years, which dirty work and heavy lifting in the sect was not done by me? If not for this, you wouldn’t have your ability to act transcendent!
On the contrary, since I became your disciple, you have hardly fulfilled the duties of a master, only condoning your disciple to target and humiliate me. From the beginning to the end, I owe you nothing!”
“Bold! You dare to be so disrespectful, master truly has raised a wolf in sheep’s clothing!”
The two senior sisters testifying by the side simultaneously scolded, their eyes filled with mockery. Today, this garbage was doomed; who let him compete with the junior brother for favors? This was the consequence!
Mo Liushu was also filled with fury. “I brought you back from the wasteland so you wouldn’t have to wander in the wilderness—what a huge kindness! I didn’t expect you still to harbor resentment. How ungrateful! What use do I have for you!”
“I’ll give you one last chance. Kneel and apologize to your junior brother immediately and accept punishment, and today’s affair can be erased!”
Hearing this, Zhou Tong’s blood surged. Even though he had already decided to sever all ties, he couldn’t help but feel a tightness in his chest, his breath turning heavy.
“I have already said, it was Tang Qi who intentionally damaged the priceless treasure and framed me; I will never bear this baseless accusation!”
“Good, good, good! At this point, you still dare to be stubborn. Still dare to frame Tang Qi? Then don’t blame me for invoking the Soul Judgment.”
Upon these words, the surrounding elders all changed their expressions.
“This won’t do! Even if Zhou Tong has made a mistake, he is still the most outstanding disciple of our sect and has contributed much; it’s better to give a light punishment…”
“No need to say more, my mind is made up!”
Mo Liushu waved her hand, and a beam of light shot into the sky. In an instant, the wind and thunder changed dramatically, and the scene of the Judgment Hall appeared in the sky.
“Look! It’s the public execution of the Jade Purity Sect!”
An elder exclaimed. The Jade Purity Sect had a strict code, and to punish disciples who had committed grave mistakes, the enforcing elders would conduct a public trial.
Once subjected to a public execution, it would be equivalent to being branded a criminal, destined to be looked down upon for this life.
Because this punishment was too severe, the elder who inflicted it must also take responsibility, and in the following period, the Heavenly Dao would reveal their actions to prove their righteousness!
“I wonder which disciple has made a mistake, warranting such a large-scale action from the Jade Purity Sect?”
Someone asked curiously. When Zhou Tong’s face appeared on the screen, many suddenly gasped in shock.
“It’s actually him!”
“My heavens, isn’t he the champion of the Hundred Sects Convention?”
“I know this person, his name is Zhou Tong, and he is almost unparalleled—he’s the most remarkable individual I’ve ever seen. The Jade Purity Sect is bold enough!”
Seemingly anticipating the thoughts of the crowd, Mo Liushu’s voice came through the scene.
“What use is a genius if they are morally corrupt? They are nothing but garbage!”
Immediately, she announced Zhou Tong’s punishment.
“Zhou Tong, you have damaged the sect’s priceless treasure and slandered your junior brother. Your crimes are unforgivable. I sentence you to a hundred lashes with the Heavenly Punisher Whip and to kneel on the Reflecting Cliff for three years!”
The elders could hardly contain their trepidation; not to mention the lack of concrete evidence, even if it were indeed Zhou Tong, this punishment was too harsh!
“I have an objection.”
Zhou Tong took a deep breath, his gaze resolute as he spoke.
“The result is already decided. It’s too late for you to plead for mercy. I will not lessen your punishment.”
Mo Liushu narrowed her eyes, speaking with determination.
“According to sect rules, I should have my cultivation abolished and be expelled from the sect!”
Zhou Tong enunciated every word, leaving Mo Liushu’s eyes wide in shock.
“Elders, please uphold justice; since I’ve been pinned with such a charge, witness me today as I withdraw from the sect and sever all ties with Mo Liushu!”
“What did you say? You want to sever your master-disciple relationship with me?!”
Mo Liushu looked down at him, exuding an extremely cold aura!