Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!

Chapter 488 The Ancestorʼs Confession

Another Bai Clan member who had no respect for the throne.

However, Bai Ren was a threat that couldnʼt be held back even if everyone here worked together.

Everyone wondered for what reason Bai Ren was here. To protect and support Bai Zihan?

That was most likely.

Then another presence followed Bai Ren.

Gasps rippled through the court.

”Itʼs-”

”The Earth Immortal Ancestor of Azure Sun...!”

Following behind Bai Ren was the Earth Immortal Ancestor of the Azure Sun Holy Sect.

His long robes were disheveled.

His complexion was pale.

The once imposing aura that had commanded respect across the Empire now felt... weak.

Wen Haoyuʼs pupils shrank violently.

”Ancestor?!”

His voice cracked.

(Why is he here?)

Wen Haoyu thought nervously.

Wen Haoyu was prepared to do everything, even pulling Azure Sun under the rug if that meant surviving.

But with the Ancestor here, that would be quite difficult.

Of course, with the support of the Emperor, he no longer needed to do so and could instead find some scapegoat from Azure Sun Holy Sect to take the fall.

He felt that even the Ancestor would agree with him.

Rather than implicating everyone including himself, Wen Haoyu thought that the Ancestor would also agree with him to find a scapegoat.

But of course, he needed to let the Earth Immortal know about the plan. (Ancestor!)

He sent a telepathic message.

The Earth Immortal Ancestor did not look at him.

His gaze remained lowered.

Despite that, Wen Haoyu thought that perhaps the Ancestor was pretending so as not to give away that he had received the message.

(Ancestor, listen to me!)

He continued.

(The Emperor is supporting us. We can find a scapegoat, some unnecessary elders, and pin the blame on them. Please support me! With the Emperor, even if it seems unbelievable, we should be able to get away without much consequence.)

The Earth Immortal Ancestor just gave a helpless smile, but Wen Haoyu took it as a sign that he had understood his message.

His racing heart eased slightly.

Everything could still be salvaged.

As long as the Ancestor played along.

Then-

Bai Ren stepped forward and cupped his fist casually toward Bai Zihan.

”Young Master, I have brought him.”

Bai Zihan gave a nod.

Then he turned toward the dragon throne.

”With Azure Sunʼs Ancestor here,” he said calmly, ”I donʼt think we need further investigation.”

His gaze swept across the court.

”We can simply ask him any questions we have!”

Murmurs spread instantly.

It made sense, though they couldnʼt fully trust him either. Since he was the Ancestor of Azure Sun, he would obviously say things to favor the Azure Sun

Holy Sect.

But since it was the Bai Clan who brought him, in any case, it was better to listen to what he has to say.

The Emperorʼs eyes lingered on Bai Zihan for a long moment.

Then he inclined his head slightly.

”Very well!”

His gaze shifted to the Earth Immortal Ancestor.

”Were you aware of the experiments being conducted within your Sect?”

The hall held its breath.

Wen Haoyuʼs lips twitched upward faintly.

Of course he would deny it.

They could blame a handful of reckless elders.

Sacrifice a few pieces.

Why would the Ancestor say otherwise, which might result in the destruction

of the whole Sect?

The Earth Immortal Ancestor lifted his head slowly.

His eyes were calm.

Tired.

But clear.

He nodded.

”Yes!”

The single word fell like a thunderbolt.

Wen Haoyuʼs smile froze.

The court erupted in shock.

The Emperorʼs brows furrowed deeply.

”What?! Did he just admit to it?”

”Really? If their Ancestor is saying it, then it must be true.”

”Why would one even admit it? Well, it saves us a lot of time, so I am not really

complaining.”

They were shocked that the Ancestor would admit it just like that.

”Are you aware of what you are saying?”

The Emperor asked, still giving him a chance.

”Yes. It has been happening for decades.”

The Ancestor answered, leaving no doubt.

Silence!

Absolute silence.

Wen Haoyu felt as if ice water had been poured down his spine.

(What are you doing?!)

He sent another frantic telepathic message.

(Ancestor! Deny it! We already agreed-!)

No reply.

The Earth Immortal Ancestor did not even glance at him.

He stood there like a man who had already made peace with something

irreversible.

The Emperorʼs expression darkened.

He had offered a chance.

Yet now- With the Sectʼs own Earth Immortal confirming the crimes openly-

How could he justify leniency?

How could he suppress this?

If he continued protecting Azure Sun now-

Everyone would know that he was helping Wen Haoyu without any

justification.

This was no longer salvageable.

Wen Haoyuʼs mind spiraled.

(Why?! Why would you admit it?!)

He sent another message.

(Ancestor, what are you doing?! Think about the Sect! Think about yourself!)

Still-

Nothing.

Not even a flicker of acknowledgment.

The Emperor leaned back slightly upon the dragon throne.

His earlier calculations shattered.

He had been willing to bend the narrative.

But he could not rewrite a confession delivered in front of the entire Imperial

Court.

Bai Zihanʼs playful tone echoed lightly in the suffocating silence.

”Hey,” he said lazily, ”why not tell the full story?”

His eyes curved faintly. ”Include everyone who was aware of it. Especially whether your Sect Leader

was involved.”

All eyes turned back to the Earth Immortal Ancestor.

A flicker of struggle passed through his expression.

He slowly closed his eyes.

Once spoken-

There would be no turning back.

But there was no choice. Before coming to the Imperial Court, the Bai Clan had already made their

position crystal clear.

A stern warning.

If he dared to lie-

If he attempted to conceal even a fragment-

The Bai Clan would launch a full assault upon Azure Sun Holy Sect.

They had already proven what a mere handful of elites could do to Azure Sun.

If their entire army moved-

There would be nothing left but ashes.

And to dismiss that warning as a bluff?

That would be a grave mistake. The Bai Clan was not known for empty threats.

They had done similar things in the past. Compared to that-

The punishment of the Imperial Court would be more merciful.