Chapter 953: The Real and Fake Golden Leaf King (Part 2)

No wonder the Golden Leaf King was going mad.

The words transmitted by the Green Leaf King had stripped him bare, even knowing the color of his underwear.

To be described so thoroughly by someone he had never met, and not even knowing who he was... the intense fear drove him to the brink of madness.

"Who am I? I am the Golden Leaf King!"

Zhang Xuan flicked his sleeve: "I want to ask who you are? Why are you impersonating me?"

"Impersonating you? You're full of shit..." The Golden Leaf King breathed heavily.

"Green Leaf King, you must have seen that what I said earlier was more detailed."

Ignoring the other, Zhang Xuan looked at the Green Leaf King not far away, his expression grave: "But now, dwelling on this is pointless. If we continue like this, we'll only make a spectacle of ourselves before these master teachers. How about this: you leave first, and if you're uneasy, you can seal off the entire area. I have some matters to inquire about privately, not suitable for outsiders... This involves a major secret of our people, a task handed down from above, and cannot afford any mistakes!"

His goal was not necessarily to make the other believe he was the Golden Leaf King.

That was unrealistic, since the real one was right across from him.

Rather, it was to buy time... As long as he left them confused and disoriented, his purpose would be achieved.

"Private inquiry?"

The Green Leaf King frowned.

"Rest assured, with so many people outside, even if they wanted to escape, they couldn't. Once I finish the interrogation, I'll come out and confront him again to prove my true identity!"

Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

"May I ask what you intend to interrogate? Can we listen in?" said the Green Leaf King.

"Of course not! I broke the seal early and came here precisely because I bear an extremely important responsibility. If something goes wrong and disrupts the entire plan, who among you can bear the consequences?"

Raising his brows, Zhang Xuan's gaze was like lightning.

"Don't listen to his nonsense; he's definitely changing the subject..." said the Golden Leaf King.

"Changing the subject? How dare you! Our people were driven away by Confucius back then, lurking for so many years, finally finding an opportunity... Let me ask you one thing: if something goes wrong, can you, a mere king, bear the responsibility?"

Turning abruptly, Zhang Xuan's aura pressed down, his eyes fixed on the Golden Leaf King opposite as if to devour him.

"I..." Feeling the intense pressure, the Golden Leaf King was at a loss for words.

Their people had been driven from the mainland by Confucius, hiding in the dark and gloomy Otherworldly Battlefield for years, always aiming to reclaim the mainland. If this matter were ruined by him... even dying ten thousand times wouldn't be enough.

Just as he didn't know how to respond, he heard the Green Leaf King transmit to him: "Brother Yin, do you actually know him?"

Deep down, the Green Leaf King still believed the one before him.

"How would I know him?" The Golden Leaf King was full of frustration.

"Maybe... we should go out first! After all, the surroundings are all our people, and they can't escape! If what he says is true and we delay a major matter, our guilt would be immense!"

After a moment's hesitation, the Green Leaf King spoke.

Although he believed this one was the Golden Leaf King, the other had easily pointed out flaws and possessed extremely pure killing true qi, all indicating that his identity was not simple.

If he were someone sent from above with important business, and they delayed him, it would be troublesome.

"This..."

The Golden Leaf King hesitated.

He was also somewhat puzzled.

Though furious that the other was impersonating him, the fact that he dared to be so brazen and knew him so thoroughly meant he must have some backing.

"Whether he is impersonating you or you are impersonating him, it's an internal matter. With enough time, it can be resolved! At worst, each of you can display your best moves, and from those, we can tell!"

The Green Leaf King continued: "But now, he wants to interrogate the master teachers. If it truly involves a decision from above, we can't bear the responsibility..."

"Hmm!" The Golden Leaf King nodded.

Though they were kings and held high status among the many Otherworldly Spirit Clan members, they knew that such status was insignificant.

Among kings, they were the weakest.

"So you mean we should go out first?"

Thinking this over, the Golden Leaf King looked over.

"Yes, let's go out first. Aren't you skilled in formations? If you're really uneasy, you can set up formations around to prevent them from escaping. Then, after he finishes the interrogation, we'll discuss how to resolve the issue of authenticity. Rest assured, we crossed the seal together, so I trust you more!"

The Green Leaf King said.

"Alright!"

The Golden Leaf King nodded.

Indeed, dwelling on this now was useless. The other was not inferior in strength or purity of true qi, and might even be superior. If they fell out and fought here, it might end in mutual destruction and affect the grand plan.

The price paid by those above to get them through the seal was terrifying. If a large number died over such a trivial matter, the news would spread back, and the blame would be immense!

A small impatience ruins a great plan.

The Otherworldly Spirit Clan had waited too long for this opportunity; he couldn't become a historical sinner because of himself.

Seeing him agree, the Green Leaf King breathed a sigh of relief, looked up at Zhang Xuan not far away, and cupped his hands: "Since you want to interrogate, fine. We'll wait outside and give you half an hour."

"Hmm!" Zhang Xuan nodded, turned around, and casually waved his hand.

The Green Leaf King and Golden Leaf King exchanged glances, turned, and walked out. Before they had gone far, they heard an angry voice from a master teacher.

"Didn't you just say you were Zhang Xuan, the dean of the Master Teacher Academy, disguised, and wanted to let us escape? How come you're the Golden Leaf King now?"

The speaker was Lu Feng.

This fellow was deeply convinced that Zhang Xuan was an Otherworldly Spirit Clan member. Knowing he couldn't kill him, he wanted to use the other's hand to kill him, making the Otherworldly Spirit Clan fight among themselves!

"You..."

Hearing this, Zhang Xuan nearly vomited blood and fainted.

He had finally dispelled their doubts, and just as success was within reach, this had to happen... Did you think I couldn't die or what?

The dignified dean of the Alchemy Academy of the Master Teacher Academy, how could he be so brainless...

Though furious and wanting to crush this fool on the spot, he could understand why he did it.

He had just told them he was Dean Zhang, then turned into the Golden Leaf King, and said it so confidently... Anyone would have doubts and seize the chance to make them fight among themselves.

Frustrated to the point of exploding, he knew this was not the time to lose his temper. He quickly turned to look and saw the Green Leaf King and Golden Leaf King, who were about to leave through the door, stop and look back with confusion.

"Dean Zhang?"

"Rescue them? What's going on?"

The two stared intently, trying to see through Zhang Xuan's disguise.

"This..."

His body stiff, Zhang Xuan's mind raced. Suddenly, he gave a light smile, his face showing calm: "That's right, I am Zhang Xuan, the dean of the Master Teacher Academy!"