Ambrose looked at everyone and continued speaking, "That is a forgery. Even though I have no idea what happened, I assumed it was a Sea Dragon Palace plan. Their goal must be to create a rift between Elysium Gate and the other sects so that we will end up fighting each other. I urge everyone to remain calm and avoid falling into their trap."
He appeared sincere, but deep down, he was filled with rage. 'It is no wonder Sea Dragon Palace was quiet those two days. They had been imposing as Elysium Gate citizens to attack the major sects. I must give it to them. It was unquestionably a heinous and evil scheme.'
'A fake one?' Ambrose's explanation dumbfounded everyone else. Subsequently, the elder from Beggars' Sect was the first to respond. He sneered and said, "What a joke. Many members of my sect had died, and you think you can explain it just by saying it's a fake jade slip? I don't care. You have to give us a valid explanation today."
The others adhered to the elder and got all worked up by yelling.
"That's right. We demand an explanation."
"Those people who attacked my sect last night were all powerful men. They were using moves from Elysium Gate. Are you seriously going to deny that?"
"Ah! I remember something after looking at that jade slip. The people who attacked us last night also dropped a jade slip similar to that one…"
Ambrose felt helpless and unsure whether to laugh or cry. 'It was unquestionably a sly move by Sea Dragon Palace. All of the sects are now suspecting me. How should I proceed? It would be great if Uncle Chester were here. He would be able to dispel their suspicion and any misunderstandings.'
Sect Master Endless walked forward slowly as Ambrose considered a strategy. He clasped his hands. "Mr. Ambrose, please. Whatever the truth is, there is something I would like you to clarify."
Same as the other sects, Shaolin Sects suffered severe casualties too. Although Sect Master Endless was furious, he was a prudent man. Before knowing the truth, he did not intend to make Elysium Gate his enemy.
Ambrose said, "Go ahead and ask your question."
Master Endless took a deep breath and asked slowly, "There's a rumor saying that you and the leader of the pirate organization are in a relationship, and you two have a baby together. Is that true?"
Everyone focused on Ambrose as they waited for his answer. That rumor had been circulating widely in the world of cultivators. Everyone had heard it.
Ambrose's face fell as he heard the question. It had pricked him right where it hurt him the most. The rumor had become a source of concern for him because it was why Heather abruptly left him, and her whereabouts were unknown.
As a result, when he heard Sect Master Endless ask that question, a vortex of rage swirled within him. Due to his position, he suppressed his anger.
Ambrose suppressed his emotion and denied it. "Sect Master Endless, you must be aware that we are in the midst of a battle with Sea Dragon Palace. It's either we die, or they die. If I'm in a relationship with their leader, why are we fighting each other? So it's just a rumor. You should not believe it." He looked earnest and sincere.
Just as he finished talking, Abbess Mother Mylie from Emei Sect sneered and mocked him. "That's it. You don't have to cover it anymore. Only you know the truth. I've heard the young lady from the Lange family had secretly investigated the relationship between you and the baby because you had ignored her. She did a paternity test in the hospital and even forced you to undergo a blood test to match each other's blood. The two tests ended with the same result. You are the baby's father. Because of that, the Princess of the Sea Mackie Clan decided to leave you."
Abbess Mother Mylie could not hide her disdain. "Stop denying it. Your father, Darryl, is also a womanizer. As the saying goes, a crooked stick throws a crooked shadow. He likes to woo women everywhere he goes. The same goes for you."
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