At this moment, Si Hongxuan was clearly on the verge of an emotional breakdown.
Chu Xun was well aware of that, and he also saw it.
Thus, after hearing Chu Xunâs warning words, Si Hongxuan dared not speak anymore.
He was absolutely certain that if he spoke again, Chu Xun would truly kill him.
Now, all he could do was pray in his heart that Yang Qi wouldnât expose him.
"Speak, what exactly is going on with all of this?"
Chu Xunâs tone seemed very calm.
But the calmer he was, the more unsettled Si Hongxuan and the others felt in their hearts.
Yang Qi hung his head low.
This time, he chose not to lie anymore.
He recounted the whole story, including what Wang He had told Si Hongxuan earlier about how the conflict with Qin Chen and the others erupted.
He went on to explain how later on, Si Hongxuan bribed him to lie, detailing the entire process.
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The moment Yang Qi finished speaking, Si Hongxuan felt his legs go weak and his face turn pale, not even daring to look into Chu Xunâs eyes.
As for Wang He and the others, it went without saying; their bodies collapsed to the ground, shaking uncontrollably.
"Despicable!"
"Utterly shameless!"
After the whole story came out, Ye Fang and the others just started cursing vehemently.
What could be more deserving of peopleâs scorn than a person like Si Hongxuan?
Such a vicious and scheming person, even being executed a thousand times wouldnât be excessive!
At the same time, they greatly admired Qin Chenâs previous indifferent attitude.
Qin Chen looked at Chu Xun and understood his feelings very well.
Had Chu Xun done wrong?
No, he hadnât; he had merely trusted the wrong person.
After listening, Chu Xun didnât even glance at Si Hongxuan and the others, his gaze fixed on Yang Qi as his eyes slowly began to moisten.
"Yang Qi, when you were four years old, your family was attacked by bandits. It was by chance I was passing by and had my Chu Familyâs people save you."
"Since then, I, Chu Xun, have regarded you as a brother, and have even handed over many cultivation resources to you."
"In my heart, you were the person I trusted the most."
"Even in this Peak Battle, you actually werenât qualified to participate, but I still paid a price to have you accompany me in battle, to broaden your horizons."
"I trusted every word you said without hesitation."
As Chu Xun spoke, he paused, because at that moment, a tear fell from his eyes.
It was a tear filled with endlessly complex emotions.
There was reluctance, anger, and hatred.
"Why did you betray me?"
"And why did it have to be you?"
Chu Xun began to tremble uncontrollably, his emotions completely collapsing.
The betrayal of the person he trusted the most was truly an unbearable feeling.
From the way Chu Xun conducted himself, one could tell that he was an extremely upright person; his heart wasnât filled with ulterior thoughts.
Thatâs why people like Wang He and Si Hongxuan could become his friends.
Even using his name outside to coerce and tempt others.
Yet, it was precisely because of this that betrayal was what caused Chu Xun to crumble.
"I, Yang Qi, am sorry to you."
Looking at Chu Xun, Yang Qi suddenly felt a piercing pain in his heart.
In that moment, he was filled with regret.
Everyone possesses a basic sense of conscience.
He had forgotten how Chu Xun had treated him.
Forgotten how he came by everything he had today.
If it werenât for Chu Xun, he feared he would have long since ceased to exist in this world.
He thought of all he had done over the years and couldnât help but feel unworthy of being human.
This betrayal was naturally not the first.
Only the previous times, Chu Xun had not discovered it.
Yang Qiâs heart was extremely cold.
Suddenly, he looked toward Chu Xun, his eyes brimming with tears, yet his gaze was resolute.
"I, Yang Qi, do not deserve to live in this world."
"If there is an afterlife, I am willing to spend a lifetime making amends for all the wrongs Iâve done to you."
"I, Yang Qi, am willing to die."
As Yang Qi finished speaking, he struck his heart with his palm, emitting a loud bang, and blood splattered everywhere.
Yang Qi died, taking his own life.
Qin Chen understood that Yang Qi must have been hugely affected by seeing Chu Xun in such a state, thus he had a sudden realization, filled with immense regret, leading to his self-inflicted death.
Perhaps he believed this to be the best way.
"No!!"
Seeing Yang Qi end his own life, despite his profound hatred for Yang Qi, Chu Xunâs heart was tearing apart.
His brotherly bond with Yang Qi was incredibly deep.
At this moment, as he watched Yang Qi die, Chu Xunâs mind involuntarily replayed one memory after another.
Chu Xun knelt on the ground, letting out a heavenward scream, heart filled with excruciating pain.
Seeing his brother, whom he had nearly grown up with, take his own life, filled him with an unprecedented fury.
And with it, an unprecedented killing aura!
"Si Hongxuan, Yien Cong, Wang He!!"
Chu Xun suddenly stood up, his eyes fierce as a wild beastâs, as he turned them toward Si Hongxuan and the others.
"Chu Xun, donât listen to his nonsense, what he said isnât true!"
Seeing Chu Xun on the verge of a rampage frightened Si Hongxuan, who quickly spoke out.
Chu Xun at that moment was terrifying.
It was as if in his rage, even the heavens could collapse.
"Do you really take me, Chu Xun, for a fool?!"
Hearing Si Hongxuan still trying to argue, Chu Xunâs internal fury grew even more intense.
Yang Qiâs death was largely due to Si Hongxuan.
Chu Xun needed to vent his rage.
And Si Hongxuan among others had become the target for Chu Xunâs fury.
"Yang Qi, I will not let your death be in vain."
"I will make these vermin, all accompany you in death!!"
Chu Xun roared, anger and ferocious killing intent surging out of him as his combat power explosively rose, shockingly revealing the power of Heavenly Origin Fifth Realm.
"Run!"
Realizing that no more words would help, Si Hongxuan instantly turned tail and ran, transforming into a streak of lightning.
Wang He and Yien Cong were just as quick, moving faster than they ever had before.
For they all knew that if they were any slower, they would meet death.
"Die!!"
Suddenly, a large saber appeared in Chu Xunâs hand. As a Sword Cultivator, his saber cut through the air, unleashing ferocious Thunder Light.
This was a special Attack-Type Martial Intent he had comprehended, known as Violent Thunder Martial Intent; he had cultivated it to Third Level Perfection, nearly approaching the Fourth Level Martial Intent Realm.
"No!"
Si Hongxuan had no defense against Chu Xunâs furious strike, and it was an utter disaster for him.
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Si Hongxuanâs body was cleaved in two by Chu Xunâs blow.
Today, Si Hongxuan had come to watch Qin Chen be killed, but he had not anticipated events turning so dramatic, and that today would mark the end of his life.