Chaos Heavenly Emperor Technique

Zong Lian saw everyone starting to waver and continued, "In my opinion, whether what this young man says is true or not is still unknown. The idea that eating people can gain strength is utterly ridiculous."

Pausing for a moment, Zong Lian continued, "Most likely, this young man is deliberately making up stories to make us panic, forcing us to do his bidding. Hmph, his real aim is to hoard more treasures for himself!"

The more Zong Lian spoke, the more he felt that he was revealing the truth, staring coldly at Ling Feng, "Kid, do you really think your little tricks can fool me?"

These words immediately made the already tense atmosphere incredibly rigid!

Except for Lou Qianzhong, the remaining Human Emperors approached Zong Lian without a word, casting wary glances at Ling Feng.

In fact, even Lou Qianzhong found the idea of cannibalism absurd, let alone the belief that it could grant evil powers, which went beyond his understanding.

"Zong Lian, are you saying that Ling Feng and I conspired to trick you all?"

Lin Mu's expression turned cold as he stared at Zong Lian, causing Zong Lian to slightly shrink his neck.

"Hmph, who knows!"

Facing Lin Mu's questioning, Zong Lian stubbornly argued, "Anyway, it's just your side of the story. If it's true, why not bring the old woman back to clarify in person?"

"She's dead, should we bring back a corpse for you to interrogate?"

Lin Mu laughed angrily, unable to believe how unreasonable Zong Lian was.

Zong Lian's eyes flickered with a cold smile, "Everyone, it's not that I'm small-minded, but one must be cautious as we are just a temporary team. After entering the Miracle Sea, competition exists among us. Certain ill-intentioned individuals spread unsettling rumors to create unnecessary panic, aiming to make others err. If they do, some might benefit by murdering to seize treasures!"

Though Zong Lian repeatedly mentioned 'certain people', his gaze was fixed on Ling Feng, his implication clear without words.

"This…"

The other Human Emperors fell silent with slightly tense expressions. They knew little about Ling Feng, and even Lin Mu was not an Inner Sea cultivator. The possibility of them conspiring for their treasures was not unimaginable.

Seeing the expressions of the others, Zong Lian smirked darkly, "Therefore, I advise everyone not to be swayed by someone's rumors. And Lou Qianzhong, don't be fooled by certain people's superficial acts, lest you capsize in the gutter!"

Such a vicious intent!

Ling Feng squinted slightly, realizing that Zong Lian was clearly trying to drive a wedge between him and Lou Qianzhong.

After all, Lou Qianzhong was the highest-level cultivator here. If even he did not believe Ling Feng, everything he said would turn out to be a waste of breath.

"Hmph, how I judge people is none of your business!"

Lou Qianzhong glared at Zong Lian, but his gaze at Ling Feng was now different, no longer filled with the trust it had before.

At this moment, only Tuoba Yan and Lan Yuhuang dared to remain by Ling Feng's side, as the two women understood his character very well.

Lan Yuhuang gritted her teeth, "Zong Lian, do you think others can't see through your divisive tactics? Everyone knows you have conflicts with Ling Feng. You are targeting him to expel Ling Feng and Lin Mu, because you know their roles in the team exceed yours. Only when they're gone can you gain more treasures, right?"

"The ill-intentioned individual should be you!"

Lin Mu also sneered, "I have always been forthright and honest. Some old fellows really forget favors and violate justice. If not for Brother Ling figuring out how to reinforce the Array, we would already be the food of that fierce beast suppressed under Volcano Island, how could we be alive here?"

"Hmph, that was just self-preservation at the time!"

Zong Lian's face didn't redden and his heart didn't skip, merely sneering, "I'm just making reasonable assumptions and bold hypotheses. I never specified who those certain people are! Anyway, I won't follow this kid any longer. If any of you trust me, you can come with me. Of course, you can continue following this boy if you still find him trustworthy!"

Tuoba Yan snorted lightly, cursing under her breath, "Black sheep!"

Lan Yuhuang was even angrier, clenching her teeth, "You old crook, you were nowhere to be seen when danger loomed, and now you're jumping around here when it's safe. You're just a disgrace to our Inner Sea!"

"Hmph, Blood Hand Poison Emperor, when I roamed the Inner Sea, you were just a brat. What right do you have to criticize me?"

Zong Lian coldly stared at Lan Yuhuang, unleashing his Middle-stage Human Emperor aura, causing her to groan and stagger back a few steps.

"Fatty, you… at least make your stand!"

Lan Yuhuang stamped her feet in anger as Ling Feng remained silent, allowing Zong Lian to slander him.

"Those who trust me will naturally believe me, those who don't are just burdens."

Ling Feng shrugged, recognizing that even though the surroundings were fraught with danger, the collective strength should not be divided, yet cooperation was essential. If it couldn't be achieved, it was better for everyone to go their own way.

The scene fell silent for a moment, everyone weighing the pros and cons in their minds. Ling Feng and Lin Mu might be suspicious, but Zong Lian was also no saint.

Soon, all eyes turned to Lou Qianzhong.

Lou Qianzhong, the strongest in the team, was known for offending people easily but was straightforward and honest, definitely someone one could trust as a leader.

"Qianzhong Building Owner, we'd better stick with you. Whoever you trust, we will trust."

Chairman Fang smiled at Lou Qianzhong, and the other Human Emperors nodded in agreement.

"Damn it!"

Veins bulged on Lou Qianzhong's forehead as he cursed, "A good team, and we're already splitting before we even begin treasure hunting. I choose… choose bullshit! Damn it, I'll just go by myself!"

"Qianzhong Building Owner, we'll go with you!"

"Anyone who dares follow, I'll cripple them!" Lou Qianzhong glared at the others. For him, most others were just burdens, and since there was no trust in the team, it would be more freeing to go alone!

"This…"

Chairman Fang and the others froze for a moment, sighing lightly as they chose to stick with Zong Lian.