“ dāng nián wǒ běn shì wú jiā kě guī de gū ér ， yī bù bì tǐ 、 fàn bù guǒ fù 。 měi rì zài shēng sǐ zhī jiān zhèng mìng ， huáng huáng bù kě zhōng rì 。”
“当年我本是无家可归的孤儿，衣不蔽体、饭不果腹。每日在生死之间挣命，惶惶不可终日。”
"Back then, I was an orphan with no home to return to. My clothes were tattered and my meals were scarce. Every day, I struggled for survival between life and death."
“ yǒu xìng jiā rù chéng wéi chuán fǎ zhě de yī yuán hòu ， cóng cǐ gǎi biàn le mìng yùn 、 nǎi zhì zhēn zhèng míng bái shēng mìng de yì yì suǒ zài 。”
“有幸加入成为传法者的一员后，从此改变了命运、乃至真正明白生命的意义所在。”
"Fortunately, by joining the ranks of the Transmitter, my fate changed, and I truly understood the meaning of life."
chuán fǎ zhě féng de shēng yīn huí dàng zài huán xíng huì chǎng zhōng ， tā de liǎn shàng mǎn shì miǎn huái zhī sè 。
传法者冯的声音回荡在环形会场中，他的脸上满是缅怀之色。
Transmitter Feng's voice echoed through the circular assembly hall as he reminisced with a look of nostalgia.
jiē xià lái ， féng yòu huì shēng huì sè de miáo shù liǎo dàng nián gēn xiān dào shí zōng sī shā de cǎn liè ， yǐ jí dà jié lái lín shí de xiǎo xīn zhé fú 。 nǎi zhì chuán fǎ tiān zūn shù qiān nián hòu zài dù xiàn shēn ， yú xiū xiān fèi tǔ shàng chóng jiàn wàn xiān méng shí de jī dòng 。
接下来，冯又绘声绘色的描述了当年跟仙道十宗厮杀的惨烈，以及大劫来临时的小心蛰伏。乃至传法天尊数千年后再度现身，于修仙废土上重建万仙盟时的激动。
Next, Feng vividly recounted the brutal battles against the Ten Dao Sects of Immortals and his cautious concealment during the great calamity. He also described the excitement when Transmitter Supreme reappeared after thousands of years to rebuild the Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals on the废土of cultivation.
yán yǔ jiān fǎng fú yě bǎ zài zuò de zhū wèi chuán fǎ zhě dài huí le nà ge jī dàng de nián dài 。
言语间仿佛也把在座的诸位传法者带回了那个激荡的年代。
His words seemed to transport all present back to that tumultuous era.
zuì hòu ， chuán fǎ zhě féng zhǎn dīng jié tiě dào ：“ wǒ ， féng ruì ， yǒng yuǎn xiào zhōng yú chuán fǎ tiān zūn 、 yǒng yuǎn duì wàn xiān méng bǎo chí zhōng chéng 。”
最后，传法者冯斩钉截铁道：“我，冯瑞，永远效忠于传法天尊、永远对万仙盟保持忠诚。”
Finally, Feng stated firmly: "I, Feng Rui, will forever be loyal to the Transmitter Supreme and remain true to the Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals."
“ shēng shēng shì shì ， jué wú èr xīn ！”
“生生世世，绝无二心！”
"From this life to the next, I will never waver!"
“ yī rú dāng nián ！”
“一如当年！”
"Just as in the past!"
féng méi yǒu wán shén me mó léng liǎng kě de wén zì yóu xì ， ér shì zhí jié liǎo dàng de shuō dào 。
冯没有玩什么模棱两可的文字游戏，而是直截了当的说道。
Feng did not play any ambiguous games but spoke directly.
huán xíng huì chǎng shàng kōng ， nà wú shù xiān liè de xū yǐng ， quán dōu fā chū wēi wēi de guāng huá 、 zhào shè zài féng ruì de shēn shàng 。
环形会场上空，那无数先烈的虚影，全都发出微微的光华、照射在冯瑞的身上。
The countless shadows of fallen Transmitters in the sky above emitted a faint light that illuminated Feng Rui's body.
féng ruì áng shǒu tǐng xiōng ， jiāo ào de jiē shòu zhe zài chǎng suǒ yǒu rén de shěn shì 。 fǎng fú zhè shì yī zhǒng wú shàng de róng yào bān 。
冯瑞昂首挺胸，骄傲的接受着在场所有人的审视。仿佛这是一种无上的荣耀般。
Feng Rui stood tall and proudly accepted everyone’s scrutiny, as if it were an honor.
zài chǎng suǒ yǒu chuán fǎ zhě ， bāo kuò jiǎng zài nèi ， quán dōu xīn shēng mò míng de gǎn chù 。
在场所有传法者，包括蒋在内，全都心生莫名的感触。
All present, including Jiang, felt a strange sense of connection.
tā men zhī dào ， féng ruì zhè shì yǐ rán tōng guò le de chuán fǎ zhě zhī shì de kǎo yàn 。
他们知道，冯瑞这是已然通过了的传法者之誓的考验。
They knew that Feng Rui had passed the Transmitter Oath test.
zhōu 、 wèi 、 huāng sān rén ， zé shì wēi bù kě jué de kàn le yǎn shén qíng sù mù de lǐ fán 。
周、卫、荒三人，则是微不可觉的看了眼神情肃穆的李凡。
Zhou, Wei, and Huang exchanged glances at Li Fan, who was solemnly standing there.
féng ruì cóng huì chǎng zhōng yāng fǎn huí ， yī zhòng chuán fǎ zhě zhǎng shēng léi dòng ， yǐ biǎo shì zūn zhòng yǔ qìng hè 。
冯瑞从会场中央返回，一众传法者掌声雷动，以表示尊重与庆贺。
Feng Rui returned to his position in the center. The assembly hall erupted with applause as a sign of respect and celebration.
jiē xià lái ， lìng wài bèi jiǎn cè chū xuán tiān jiào gōng fǎ de chuán fǎ zhě yī cì shàng tái fā yán 。
接下来，另外被检测出玄天教功法的传法者依次上台发言。
Next, each Transmitter whose cultivation technique matched that of the Heaven Dao Sect took turns speaking.
méi yǒu lì wài de ， yě quán dōu shì wán měi tōng guò le chuán fǎ zhě zhī shì de shěn chá 。
没有例外的，也全都是完美通过了传法者之誓的审查。
All of them flawlessly passed the Transmitter Oath test.
“ dào yǒu ， zhè shì zěn me huí shì ？”
“道友，这是怎么回事？”
"Friend, what's going on?"
“ nán bù chéng ， cóng shǐ zhì zhōng dōu shì nǐ zài biān zào huǎng yán qī piàn wǒ men ？” wèi de miàn sè yǒu xiē nán kàn ， zhí jiē dāng zhe yī zhòng chuán fǎ zhě de miàn ， lǎng shēng zhì wèn dào 。
“难不成，从始至终都是你在编造谎言欺骗我们？”卫的面色有些难看，直接当着一众传法者的面，朗声质问道。
"Are you really trying to deceive us from the beginning?" Wei’s expression was visibly displeased as he openly questioned Feng Rui in front of everyone.
zhè yī jù huà ， kàn shì shì zāo dào qī piàn de nǎo xiū chéng nù 。 shí zé shì zhuǎn yí máo dùn ， huà qīng jiè xiàn 。
这一句话，看似是遭到欺骗的恼羞成怒。实则是转移矛盾，划清界限。
This question seemed to be an act of anger at being deceived. In reality, it was a way to shift blame and draw clear boundaries.
xiān guī lǐ fán shén qíng bù biàn 。
仙傀李凡神情不变。
Li Fan, in his immortal puppet form, remained unperturbed.
cǐ kè huán xíng huì chǎng zhōng de jú miàn ， shǔ shí yǒu xiē chū hū yì liào 。 yǐ jīng chāo chū le tā néng chǔ lǐ de fàn wéi 。 zhèng zài děng dài běn zūn jué yì 。
此刻环形会场中的局面，属实有些出乎意料。已经超出了他能处理的范围。正在等待本尊决议。
The situation in the assembly hall was unexpected and beyond his current handling capabilities. He awaited instructions from his main body.
yuǎn zài líng mù jiè yáo kòng zhǐ huī de lǐ fán ， xiǎng le xiǎng ， zuì zhōng hái shì méi yǒu ná chū dāng shí zhèn fǎ jì lù xià de 、 mò rú bīn duó shě féng ruì de huà miàn 。
远在灵木界遥控指挥的李凡，想了想，最终还是没有拿出当时阵法记录下的、墨儒斌夺舍冯瑞的画面。
From afar, Li Fan considered his options but ultimately decided not to reveal the scene of Moxiubin’s possession of Feng Rui as recorded by the array.
yīn wèi duì fāng dà kě yǐ zhí jiē yòng yī jù “ jì lù huà miàn shì wěi zào de ”， fǎn jiāng yī jūn 。
因为对方大可以直接用一句“记录画面是伪造的”，反将一军。
If revealed, the opponent could easily counter with a claim that the recording was fake.
bì jìng xiàn zài féng ruì tōng guò le chuán fǎ zhě zhī shì de kǎo yàn ， jiù yǐ jīng cóng fǎ lǐ shàng yàn zhèng le tā chuán fǎ zhě de shēn fèn 。
毕竟现在冯瑞通过了传法者之誓的考验，就已经从法理上验证了他传法者的身份。
After all, Feng Rui had already passed the Transmitter Oath test and thus verified his status legally.
“ zhè féng ruì ， jū rán shì zhēn de fā zì nèi xīn de zhōng yú chuán fǎ ……”
“这冯瑞，居然是真的发自内心的忠于传法……”
"This Feng Rui is truly loyal to the Transmitter..."
“ chū xiàn zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng ， yǒu liǎng zhǒng kě néng 。”
“出现这种情况，有两种可能。”
"There are two possibilities."
“ yào me ， chuán fǎ tiān zūn shí zé jiù shì xuán tiān wáng 。 wàn xiān méng gēn xī rì de xuán tiān jiào yì tǐ liǎng miàn 。 mò rú bīn de zì rán kě yǐ táng ér huáng zhī de shuō chū zhè yī qiè 。”
“要么，传法天尊实则就是玄天王。万仙盟跟昔日的玄天教一体两面。墨儒斌的自然可以堂而皇之的说出这一切。”
"Either the Transmitter Supreme is actually the Heaven Dao King. The Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals and the former Heaven Dao Sect share a duality. Moxiubin can openly speak about everything."
“ yào me ……”
“要么……”
"Or..."
“ mò rú bīn yǐ jīng cóng chuán fǎ zhě féng shēn shàng lí kāi le 。 cǐ kè de féng ruì ， dí què shì zhēn zhèng chuán fǎ zhě 。”
“墨儒斌已经从传法者冯身上离开了。此刻的冯瑞，的确是真正传法者。”
"Moxiubin has left Feng Rui’s body. Feng Rui, as he stands now, is indeed a true Transmitter."
“ zhēn xiàng dào dǐ shì shén me ne ？” lǐ fán běn zūn sī niàn jí zhuǎn 。
“真相到底是什么呢？”李凡本尊思念急转。
"What is the truth?" Li Fan's main body pondered rapidly.
guò wǎng gēn mò rú bīn xiāng chǔ de yí mù mù chǎng jǐng zài dù fú xiàn yǎn qián 。
过往跟墨儒斌相处的一幕幕场景再度浮现眼前。
Scenes from his past interactions with Moxiubin flashed before his eyes.
suī rán shì féng chǎng zuò xì ， dàn yǒu xiē huà yǔ jiān de běn yì ， hái shì jué nán zhē yǎn 、 gǎi biàn de 。
虽然是逢场作戏，但有些话语间的本意，还是绝难遮掩、改变的。
Despite the pretense, some of his intentions were hard to conceal and change.
lǐ fán dùn shí yǒu le jué dìng 。
李凡顿时有了决定。
Li Fan made up his mind.
“ cāi cuò le ， yě zhǐ bù guò shì làng fèi yī jù xiān guī bà le 。”
“猜错了，也只不过是浪费一具仙傀罢了。”
"I was wrong. It’s just a waste of an immortal puppet."
méi yǒu rèn hé xīn lǐ fù dān ， lǐ fán suí jí xià dá le zhǐ shì 。
没有任何心理负担，李凡随即下达了指示。
Without any hesitation, Li Fan issued instructions.
huán xíng huì chǎng zhōng 。
环形会场中。
In the assembly hall:
xiān guī lǐ fán miàn duì yī zhòng chuán fǎ zhě mǎn shì zhì yí de mù guāng ， bìng méi yǒu chū yán jiě shì 。
仙傀李凡面对一众传法者满是质疑的目光，并没有出言解释。
Li Fan, in his immortal puppet form, faced the questioning gazes of the Transmitters without offering explanations.
ér shì jìng zhí kàn xiàng chuán fǎ zhě jiǎng ：“ wǒ yǒu huà ， yào dān dú shuō 。”
而是径直看向传法者蒋：“我有话，要单独说。”
Instead, he directly addressed Transmitter Jiang: "I have something to say privately."
cǐ yán dùn shí yǐn dé zài chǎng yǒu rén bù mǎn 。
此言顿时引得在场有人不满。
This immediately drew some discontent from the crowd.
dà jiā dōu shì xiōng dì ， yǒu shén me shì zhǐ néng duì chuán fǎ zhě jiǎng shuō de ？
大家都是兄弟，有什么是只能对传法者蒋说的？
What could not be shared with other Transmitters?
chǎng zhōng yī zhèn sāo dòng 。
场中一阵骚动。
The hall buzzed with murmurs.
bù guò kàn zhe lǐ fán zhēn zhì de yǎn shén ， jiǎng zài sī suǒ le yī zhèn hòu ， hái shì diǎn tóu dā yìng le tā de tiáo jiàn 。
不过看着李凡真挚的眼神，蒋在思索了一阵后，还是点头答应了他的条件。
But seeing Li Fan’s sincere expression, Jiang thought for a moment and agreed.
jiǎng qīng qīng yī huī ， huán xíng huì chǎng zhōng yāng biàn chū xiàn le yí gè yuán xíng gé jiān 。
蒋轻轻一挥，环形会场中央便出现了一个圆形隔间。
Jiang waved his hand, creating a circular compartment in the center of the assembly hall.
yīng liè xū yǐng chū xiàn zài gé jiān zhī wài ， zǔ jué le cóng wài kuī tàn de shì xiàn 。
英烈虚影出现在隔间之外，阻绝了从外窥探的视线。
The shadows of fallen heroes appeared outside, blocking any external prying eyes.
lǐ fán shēn tǐ bù shòu kòng zhì de fēi rù qí zhōng 。
李凡身体不受控制的飞入其中。
Li Fan's body was uncontrollably drawn into it.
“ yǒu shén me huà ， xiàn zài kě yǐ shuō le 。 zhè lǐ zhǐ yǒu wǒ néng tīng dào 。” chuán fǎ zhě jiǎng dàn dàn de shuō dào 。
“有什么话，现在可以说了。这里只有我能听到。”传法者蒋淡淡的说道。
"There is something you need to hear. Only I can listen," Transmitter Jiang said coolly.
“ nín duì féng ruì sì rén ， yǒu duō liǎo jiě ？” lǐ fán wēi xiào zhe wèn dào 。
“您对冯瑞四人，有多了解？”李凡微笑着问道。
"How well do you know Feng Rui and his companions?" Li Fan asked with a smile.
“ suǒ yǒu chuán fǎ zhě ， zài wàn xiān méng nèi de yī jǔ yī dòng ， dōu táo bù guò wǒ de shuāng yǎn 。 tā men suǒ zuò de měi yī jiàn shì ， diào yòng xiān méng rèn hé de zī yuán ， dōu zài wǒ de zhǎng kòng zhī zhōng 。 zhǐ bù guò ， wǒ shì ér bù jiàn bà le 。 guān yú zhè yì diǎn ， tā men qí shí xīn lǐ yě dōu qīng chǔ 。”
“所有传法者，在万仙盟内的一举一动，都逃不过我的双眼。他们所做的每一件事，调用仙盟任何的资源，都在我的掌控之中。只不过，我视而不见罢了。关于这一点，他们其实心里也都清楚。”
"All Transmitters' actions within the Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals are under my watchful eye. Every move they make, every resource they use, is in my control. I simply choose to ignore it. They understand this."
lǐ fán jiē zhe yòu wèn dào ：“ nà me nín rèn wéi ， jīn rì zài zuò chú le nín zhī wài ， yī gòng èr shí qī rén 。 néng gòu tōng guò chuán fǎ zhě zhī shì de yǒu duō shǎo ？”
李凡接着又问道：“那么您认为，今日在座除了您之外，一共二十七人。能够通过传法者之誓的有多少？”
Li Fan continued: "So, how many of you present today, excluding me, passed the Transmitter Oath?"
“ féng ruì tā men sì gè ， jū rán rú cǐ wán měi de tōng guò le shì yán kǎo yàn …… nín jiù bù jué dé qí guài ma ？”
“冯瑞他们四个，居然如此完美的通过了誓言考验……您就不觉得奇怪吗？”
"Feng Rui and his companions have flawlessly passed the oath... Don't you find that strange?"
chuán fǎ zhě jiǎng dùn shí chén mò bù yán 。
传法者蒋顿时沉默不言。
Transmitter Jiang fell silent.
zhū wèi chuán fǎ zhě zhè xiē nián lái de yán xíng jǔ zhǐ ， tā quán dōu kàn zài yǎn lǐ 。
诸位传法者这些年来的言行举止，他全都看在眼里。
He had observed their actions over the years and knew they were somewhat reckless.
zì rán zhī dào tā men de què yǒu xiē guò fèn sì yì wàng wéi le 。
自然知道他们的确有些过分肆意妄为了。
However, it did not affect the stability of the Alliance. They were once comrades who had crawled out of death together.
bù guò duì yú xiān méng wěn dìng dà jú ， bìng méi yǒu yǐng xiǎng 。 yòu shì xī rì yī tóng cóng sǐ rén duī lǐ pá chū lái de tóng bàn 。
不过对于仙盟稳定大局，并没有影响。又是昔日一同从死人堆里爬出来的同伴。
So he chose to look the other way.
tā yě jiù zhēng yī zhī yǎn bì yī zhī yǎn le 。
他也就睁一只眼闭一只眼了。
But to think these people remained true to their initial vows for so long...
dàn yào shuō ， zhè me duō nián guò qù le 。 zhè xiē rén hái shǐ zhōng chū xīn bù biàn ……
但要说，这么多年过去了。这些人还始终初心不变……
He doubted that was possible.
tā shì bù xìn de 。
他是不信的。
Perhaps a few, but only a handful.
huò xǔ yǒu ， dàn yě jǐn xiàn yú nà liáo liáo jǐ gè bà le 。
或许有，但也仅限于那寥寥几个罢了。
From Feng Rui and his companions' perfect oath passage, Transmitter Jiang knew something was amiss.
cóng féng ruì sì rén wěi guāng zhèng ， wán měi tōng guò le dà shì zhī hòu ， chuán fǎ zhě jiǎng jiù zhī dào yǐ jīng yǒu xiē bú duì le 。
从冯瑞四人伟光正，完美通过了大誓之后，传法者蒋就知道已经有些不对了。
Now publicly pointed out, he felt a slight sense of regret.
bù guò cǐ kè bèi wài rén dāng miàn zhǐ chū ， tā hái shì yǒu xiē wēi wēi gǎn kǎi 。
不过此刻被外人当面指出，他还是有些微微感慨。
After some thought, Transmitter Jiang replied: "Regardless, they have publicly verified their oaths. They still deserve to sit as Transmitters. No one can strip them of their power except the Supreme Transmitter."
chén yín piàn kè ， chuán fǎ zhě jiǎng huí yìng dào ：“ bù guǎn rú hé ， tā men dāng zhòng wán chéng le shì yán yàn zhèng 。 jiù shuō míng tā men réng rán yǒu zī gé zuò zài chuán fǎ zhě de wèi zhì shàng 。 chú le tiān zūn yǐ wài ， rèn hé rén dōu bù néng jiāng tā men de quán lì bō duó 。”
沉吟片刻，传法者蒋回应道：“不管如何，他们当众完成了誓言验证。就说明他们仍然有资格坐在传法者的位置上。除了天尊以外，任何人都不能将他们的权力剥夺。”
"Those behind the scenes..."
“ zhì yú nà xiē zài bèi hòu gǎo guǐ de ……”
“至于那些在背后搞鬼的……”
"I will personally deal with them and expose them."
“ wǒ huì qīn zì chū shǒu ， bǎ tā men jiū chū lái de 。”
“我会亲自出手，把他们揪出来的。”
Li Fan nodded: "I can assist you."
lǐ fán dāng jí diǎn diǎn tóu ：“ wǒ kě yǐ xié zhù nín 。”
李凡当即点点头：“我可以协助您。”
Transmitter Jiang remained noncommittal.
chuán fǎ zhě jiǎng bù zhì kě fǒu 。
传法者蒋不置可否。
The circular compartment vanished, leaving only Jiang in the center of the hall.
huán xíng gé jiān xiāo shī ， què zhǐ yǒu jiǎng yī rén chóng xīn zhì shēn yú huì chǎng zhōng yāng 。
环形隔间消失，却只有蒋一人重新置身于会场中央。
"Feng Rui and his companions are cleared. They remain the most loyal Transmitters of the Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals!"
“ féng ruì tā men de xián yí yǐ jīng xǐ qīng ， tā men yī jiù shì wàn xiān méng zuì zhōng chéng de chuán fǎ zhě ！”
“冯瑞他们的嫌疑已经洗清，他们依旧是万仙盟最忠诚的传法者！”
"Just like you all!"
“ jiù gēn nǐ men yī yàng ！”
“就跟你们一样！”
"And that slanderer has been eliminated."
“ zhì yú nà ge wū miè zào yáo de fěi tú ， yǐ jīng bèi wǒ mǒ shā 。”
“至于那个污蔑造谣的匪徒，已经被我抹杀。”
Jiang proclaimed, concluding the matter.
jiǎng gāo hū dào ， wèi cǐ cì shì jiàn zuì zhōng dìng diào 。
蒋高呼道，为此次事件最终定调。
The assembly of Transmitters responded with applause.
yī zhòng chuán fǎ zhě yě shì yǐ zhǎng shēng huí yìng 。
一众传法者也是以掌声回应。
After some formalities, Jiang announced the end of the meeting.
zhī hòu yòu shuō le xiē guān miàn shàng de tào huà ， suí hòu jiǎng cái xuān bù cǐ cì dà huì jié shù 。
之后又说了些官面上的套话，随后蒋才宣布此次大会结束。
The Transmitters left one by one.
yī zhòng chuán fǎ zhě jiē lián lí qù 。
一众传法者接连离去。
However, Feng Rui and his companions were summoned privately by Transmitter Jiang for further details.
zhǐ bù guò féng ruì sì rén què shì bèi chuán fǎ zhě jiǎng gěi chuán yīn liú le xià lái ， shuō shì jù tǐ hái yǒu xiē xì jié xū yào xún wèn 。
只不过冯瑞四人却是被传法者蒋给传音留了下来，说是具体还有些细节需要询问。
They spoke freely, sharing everything they knew about recent events.
féng ruì sì rén zì rán shì zhī wú bù yán yán wú bù jìn 。
冯瑞四人自然是知无不言言无不尽。
Transmitter Jiang nodded slightly before allowing them to leave.
xiáng xì cóng duì fāng kǒu zhōng ， liǎo jiě le zhè duàn shí jiān de jīng guò zhī hòu 。
详细从对方口中，了解了这段时间的经过之后。
Now alone in the assembly hall, Li Fan's figure slowly materialized. (End of Chapter)
"Back then, I was an orphan with no home to return to. My clothes were tattered and my meals were scarce. Every day, I struggled for survival between life and death."
"Fortunately, by joining the ranks of the Transmitter, my fate changed, and I truly understood the meaning of life."
Transmitter Feng's voice echoed through the circular assembly hall as he reminisced with a look of nostalgia.
Next, Feng vividly recounted the brutal battles against the Ten Dao Sects of Immortals and his cautious concealment during the great calamity. He also described the excitement when Transmitter Supreme reappeared after thousands of years to rebuild the Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals on the废土of cultivation.
His words seemed to transport all present back to that tumultuous era.
Finally, Feng stated firmly: "I, Feng Rui, will forever be loyal to the Transmitter Supreme and remain true to the Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals."
"From this life to the next, I will never waver!"
"Just as in the past!"
Feng did not play any ambiguous games but spoke directly.
The countless shadows of fallen Transmitters in the sky above emitted a faint light that illuminated Feng Rui's body.
Feng Rui stood tall and proudly accepted everyone’s scrutiny, as if it were an honor.
All present, including Jiang, felt a strange sense of connection.
They knew that Feng Rui had passed the Transmitter Oath test.
Zhou, Wei, and Huang exchanged glances at Li Fan, who was solemnly standing there.
Feng Rui returned to his position in the center. The assembly hall erupted with applause as a sign of respect and celebration.
Next, each Transmitter whose cultivation technique matched that of the Heaven Dao Sect took turns speaking.
All of them flawlessly passed the Transmitter Oath test.
"Friend, what's going on?"
"Are you really trying to deceive us from the beginning?" Wei’s expression was visibly displeased as he openly questioned Feng Rui in front of everyone.
This question seemed to be an act of anger at being deceived. In reality, it was a way to shift blame and draw clear boundaries.
Li Fan, in his immortal puppet form, remained unperturbed.
The situation in the assembly hall was unexpected and beyond his current handling capabilities. He awaited instructions from his main body.
From afar, Li Fan considered his options but ultimately decided not to reveal the scene of Moxiubin’s possession of Feng Rui as recorded by the array.
If revealed, the opponent could easily counter with a claim that the recording was fake.
After all, Feng Rui had already passed the Transmitter Oath test and thus verified his status legally.
"This Feng Rui is truly loyal to the Transmitter..."
"There are two possibilities."
"Either the Transmitter Supreme is actually the Heaven Dao King. The Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals and the former Heaven Dao Sect share a duality. Moxiubin can openly speak about everything."
"Or..."
"Moxiubin has left Feng Rui’s body. Feng Rui, as he stands now, is indeed a true Transmitter."
"What is the truth?" Li Fan's main body pondered rapidly.
Scenes from his past interactions with Moxiubin flashed before his eyes.
Despite the pretense, some of his intentions were hard to conceal and change.
Li Fan made up his mind.
"I was wrong. It’s just a waste of an immortal puppet."
Without any hesitation, Li Fan issued instructions.
In the assembly hall:
Li Fan, in his immortal puppet form, faced the questioning gazes of the Transmitters without offering explanations.
Instead, he directly addressed Transmitter Jiang: "I have something to say privately."
This immediately drew some discontent from the crowd.
What could not be shared with other Transmitters?
The hall buzzed with murmurs.
But seeing Li Fan’s sincere expression, Jiang thought for a moment and agreed.
Jiang waved his hand, creating a circular compartment in the center of the assembly hall.
The shadows of fallen heroes appeared outside, blocking any external prying eyes.
Li Fan's body was uncontrollably drawn into it.
"There is something you need to hear. Only I can listen," Transmitter Jiang said coolly.
"How well do you know Feng Rui and his companions?" Li Fan asked with a smile.
"All Transmitters' actions within the Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals are under my watchful eye. Every move they make, every resource they use, is in my control. I simply choose to ignore it. They understand this."
Li Fan continued: "So, how many of you present today, excluding me, passed the Transmitter Oath?"
"Feng Rui and his companions have flawlessly passed the oath... Don't you find that strange?"
Transmitter Jiang fell silent.
He had observed their actions over the years and knew they were somewhat reckless.
However, it did not affect the stability of the Alliance. They were once comrades who had crawled out of death together.
So he chose to look the other way.
But to think these people remained true to their initial vows for so long...
He doubted that was possible.
Perhaps a few, but only a handful.
From Feng Rui and his companions' perfect oath passage, Transmitter Jiang knew something was amiss.
Now publicly pointed out, he felt a slight sense of regret.
After some thought, Transmitter Jiang replied: "Regardless, they have publicly verified their oaths. They still deserve to sit as Transmitters. No one can strip them of their power except the Supreme Transmitter."
"Those behind the scenes..."
"I will personally deal with them and expose them."
Li Fan nodded: "I can assist you."
Transmitter Jiang remained noncommittal.
The circular compartment vanished, leaving only Jiang in the center of the hall.
"Feng Rui and his companions are cleared. They remain the most loyal Transmitters of the Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals!"
"Just like you all!"
"And that slanderer has been eliminated."
Jiang proclaimed, concluding the matter.
The assembly of Transmitters responded with applause.
After some formalities, Jiang announced the end of the meeting.
The Transmitters left one by one.
However, Feng Rui and his companions were summoned privately by Transmitter Jiang for further details.
They spoke freely, sharing everything they knew about recent events.
Transmitter Jiang nodded slightly before allowing them to leave.
Now alone in the assembly hall, Li Fan's figure slowly materialized. (End of Chapter)