Poor mental fortitude?
Ji Wusi couldn't help but want to sneer.
Even ordinary mortals wouldn't all be frightened mad within a few days, let alone that those kneeling here were all cultivators of Qingxiao Pavilion. Among cultivators, they were the elites of the elites.
They were actually all driven mad from being frightened?
Ji Wusi looked at Lin Xiao expressionlessly.
Lin Xiao still wore that look of deep grief.
He knew that Ji Wusi and the others would certainly not believe it when he pushed Zhao Ling out as a scapegoat.
But.
So what?
Qingxiao Pavilion was, after all, a sect on the level of a holy land.
He had provided a reason. If they didn't believe it, they would investigate.
But could they uncover anything?
Lin Xiao sneered inwardly.
If these people could uncover it, then his ten thousand years would've been lived in vain.
"A whole group going mad…Sect Master Lin really has good methods," Ji Wusi couldn't help but mock.
Lin Xiao sighed, "Alas, I also wanted to keep a few for detailed interrogation. Who would've thought that they would suddenly become like this? Perhaps they knew they couldn't escape, so they deliberately drove themselves mad?"
"Madness alone is not an issue," Qing Yun said. "I have pills that can extract memories from the divine soul."
As he spoke, he looked at Lin Xiao, observing his expression.
Lin Xiao, however, didn't show any panic. Instead, he even appeared a bit pleased, "Yes, yes, yes! I actually forgot about that. Please proceed as you wish. You must believe me when I say that no one wants to uncover the truth more than I do."
Qing Yun frowned.
Was this Lin Xiao really not afraid? Or had he already made preparations?
There was no time to consider any further.
He directly took out a pill and fed it to one of the disciples.
That disciple howled, revealing a look of agony.
This meant the medicinal effect had begun.
However.
When Qing Yun attempted to extract the divine soul's memories, he found himself unable to gather them at all.
When he tried to forcefully extract them, the disciple suddenly exploded with a bang, bursting into fireworks.
"Oh dear, how could this happen?" Lin Xiao looked shocked. "It seems these demonic villains were indeed well prepared."
Next.
Everyone present used various secret techniques.
Some used secret arts.
Some brought out artifacts.
Beast Taming Sect even used spirit beasts to assist.
But no matter what methods they used, they were unable to extract any information. If they attempted to forcibly probe, the result would be the same as before, the person would explode completely with a bang.
After all the attempts.
Ji Wusi looked at the remaining few survivors and said coldly, "These few will be detained for now and transferred to the prison of the Demon-Destroying Alliance for detailed interrogation. Just because we cannot probe their memories now does not mean we never will. What do you think, Sect Master Lin?"
Lin Xiao nodded in agreement, "Sect Master Ji is still as thoughtful as ever. I have full confidence in the Demon-Destroying Alliance's strength. Do as you see fit."
Lin Xiao appeared completely fearless.
Ji Wusi frowned, a premonition rising in his heart. They probably wouldn't uncover anything from these people.
Now.
They all knew that the possibility of Qingxiao Pavilion being problematic was very high.
But it was, after all, a holy land.
With its accumulation over many years, Qingxiao Pavilion's foundation couldn't be underestimated. Without any evidence, no one would agree to rashly move against it.
No one could bear the consequences of acting against a holy land without proof, not even him.
At the moment, the most important thing was still to find evidence.
"These people will be handed to the lower ranks for slow interrogation. Sect Master Lin, we are concerned that there may still be demonic elements hidden within Qingxiao Pavilion, so we would like to conduct a thorough inspection. You should have no objections, correct?" Ji Wusi stared intently at Lin Xiao.
Lin Xiao quickly said, "No problem at all, absolutely none. We, Qingxiao Pavilion, wish more than anyone to prove our own innocence! As long as our name can be cleared, investigate however you like. I only hope that if, in the end, nothing is found, the other three holy lands will cooperate in clearing our name before the world."
Ji Wusi was noncommittal, "Let's see the results of the investigation first."
Lin Xiao appeared very eager, "Naturally."
Since Lin Xiao had said so, Ji Wusi and the others also didn't hold back.
If the entire Qingxiao Pavilion were compromised, it would be a devastating consequence for humanity, they had to investigate thoroughly.
They now knew of the existence of that mysterious liquid, which could perfectly conceal aura.
If the demonic elements within Qingxiao Pavilion also possessed this method, their previous techniques might not uncover anything.
However.
Qingxiao Pavilion was different from those rogue demonic cultivators of Tianxing Sect.
These were the most outstanding cultivators of humanity. Even if there were demons, they couldn't infiltrate the entire Qingxiao Pavilion.
If the demons had such capability, the other three holy lands would've already been infiltrated like sieves.
Yet the condition of Qingxiao Pavilion's disciples was indeed abnormal.
To alter the temperament of an entire sect's disciples, this was something the demons couldn't achieve, and no one in this world should be able to.
Unless...
It was something beyond this world.
Before coming to Qingxiao Pavilion, Ji Wusi had already had a suspected target.
He suspected that there's something wrong with the Immortal Artifact that suppressed Qingxiao Pavilion's Qi Luck.
Back then, an immortal had fallen in this world, leaving behind four Immortal Artifacts.
These four Immortal Artifacts were obtained by the founders of the four holy lands. Thereafter, the artifacts suppressed Qi Luck, giving rise to the holy lands that had endured for tens of millions of years.
One Immortal Artifact could suppress the Qi Luck of a region and forge a holy land.
Then, if an Immortal Artifact developed a problem, destroying a holy land would be effortless.
Ji Wusi and the others first conducted a meticulous inspection of Qingxiao Pavilion.
As expected, no matter what methods they used, they found no clues whatsoever.
Lin Xiao even looked relieved, "It seems Zhao Ling and the others were indeed the demonic elements hidden within Qingxiao Pavilion. We have already detained them all, the current Qingxiao Pavilion is naturally clean and without any issues."
Ji Wusi glanced at him and suddenly said, "There is still one place in Qingxiao Pavilion we haven't inspected yet."
Lin Xiao's expression immediately changed.
He said coldly, "Sect Master Ji refers to the location of the Immortal Artifact? The Immortal Artifact is the foundation of Qingxiao Pavilion. If you are allowed to inspect it freely and any damage occurs, who will bear the consequences?"
"Since it is an Immortal Artifact, how could it be so easily damaged?" Liuli said with a smile. "Moreover, we're only taking a look, and won't do anything to it. Sect Master Lin is overthinking."
"If the Immortal Artifact really has an issue, that would be a catastrophic disaster! Sect Master Lin should let us investigate thoroughly."
Others also spoke up.
This time, the problems exposed in Qingxiao Pavilion were too severe.
Combined with the existence of that liquid, just because they couldn't detect anything didn't mean there was no problem.
If they couldn't investigate clearly, none of them would be able to rest easily at night.
Lin Xiao showed a trace of anger, "You have already investigated to this extent and still aren't satisfied? As fellow holy lands, do not go too far."
Ji Wusi said calmly, "Sect Master Lin, we are doing this to clear Qingxiao Pavilion's name."
Lin Xiao clenched his teeth, "So this time, you insist on inspecting the Immortal Artifact?"
Ji Wusi nodded, "We must inspect it."
Lin Xiao immediately showed a grief-stricken expression, "Fine, fine, fine! You seize this opportunity to humiliate Qingxiao Pavilion! Very well, I accept it. It is my failure to notice, allowing those demons to lurk within Qingxiao Pavilion for so long. You may inspect the Immortal Artifact! But if no issues are found, I will demand an explanation from you."
Lin Xiao spoke indignantly. Where no one could see, a subtle smile appeared at the corner of his lips.
Inspecting an Immortal Artifact was no simple matter.
For these people to produce results, it would take at least ten days to half a month.
By the time Ji Wusi and the others came out, they would've probably already received news of Yun Jin's death.