Chapter 1170 - Calamity Wraith Array
The Azure Thunder Sect stood between a rock and a hard place.
Others were unaware whether the rumor was true or false, but the Azure Thunder Sect certainly knew the truth behind the rumor. At this point, however, the truth no longer mattered.
Liu Wuxie's move was brilliant. If the Azure Thunder Sect refused to attack Thousand Leaf Star, the world would take it as an admission of weakness.
If they made a move, however, most of their forces, as well as the Immortal Slaughter Palace's forces, would be dragged to Thousand Leaf Star.
Outside speculation grew even wilder. Many claimed the Azure Thunder Sect rescued Liu Wuxie and sent him to the Thousand Leaf Star to sabotage the Immortal Slaughter Palace's mine.
The rumor twisted and grew more distorted as time passed, exactly as Liu Wuxie intended. For the Immortal Slaughter Palace, it was better to believe than to doubt, and they dispatched their experts at once to defend against the supposed threat.
On the Ancient Orchid Star, vigilance relaxed. Since they believed that Liu Wuxie was no longer around, the Immortal Slaughter Palace diverted their focus elsewhere.
Meanwhile, the Azure Thunder Sect publicly announced that they had no disciple named Liu Wuxie, but no one believed their words. Everyone assumed they were trying to shirk responsibility.
At first, they refused to explain out of disdain. They had been happy to see the Immortal Slaughter Palace suffer, enjoying the chance to watch from the sidelines.
However, the conflict escalated, but even their explanation only added fuel to the fire, making things worse.
By now, the Azure Thunder Sect realized someone had framed them. Yet they lacked proof. Liu Wuxie vanished without a trace, leaving them unable to clear their name. The more they explained things, the more it seemed as if they were covering something up.
People were strange. One person's word lacked weight, but when the entire world repeated it, even lies could turn into the truth.