Published: February 24, 2025
The next day, as the sun rose, the door of the No. 666 Mid-Grade Mustard Seed Time-Space Pagoda slowly opened.
Tan Yun had not yet stepped out when he felt a powerful spiritual sense lock onto him.
Currently, Tan Yun's soul strength was comparable to the great perfection of the fetal soul realm. If the other party's soul strength was much higher than his, he naturally would not be able to detect the spying.
Tan Yun detected that breath coming from several miles away in the Hall of Authorization, so he quietly made his way toward the hall.
He recalled what Ye Ling had told him—that Duan Zhen had arranged for someone to kill him, and a surge of killing intent instantly arose within him.
But he would not act recklessly. Although he had memories of conversing with Ye Ling, which could be considered evidence, it was ultimately just Ye Ling's one-sided words. If he were to eliminate Duan Zhen now, it would be insufficient evidence.
Moreover, to take it a step further, what if Ye Ling knew he was destined to die and deliberately framed Duan Zhen, hoping to provoke him to act against Tan Yun and use that as an opportunity to kill him?
Although Tan Yun was self-assured and believed he would not misjudge, there were always variables, weren't there?
As Tan Yun walked toward the Hall of Authorization, the disciples he encountered nine times out of ten greeted him with cupped fists and called out, "Senior Brother Tan."
At any time and place, the strong were respected.
What everyone called out was not just "Senior Brother Tan," but rather conveyed a recognition of Tan Yun, which shattered the ironclad rule of looking down on disposable disciples.
This further confirmed that regardless of one's status, as long as there was sufficient strength, respect could be earned from all!
To those who greeted him with cupped fists, Tan Yun nodded and smiled…
Upon entering the Hall of Authorization, Tan Yun slightly bowed and handed the token to Duan Zhen, "Lord Steward, this disciple returns the token."
"Hehehe, good, good, good." Duan Zhen took the token and looked at Tan Yun with approving eyes, "Tan Yun, although this steward is under Elder Twelve, I have always liked you! Your strength in killing Ye Ling has shaken the Danmai, and I look forward to your future performance. You must strive to cultivate hard and bring glory to Danmai!"
"Thank you for your praise, Lord Steward. The disciple is honored." Tan Yun bowed, "If there is nothing else, I will take my leave now."
However, Tan Yun was sneering inside. This Duan Zhen's acting skills were truly impressive, like a poisonous snake disguised in the grass, making one feel disgusted!
Duan Zhen suddenly lowered his voice, feigning a caring appearance for Tan Yun, "Tan Yun, are you planning to return to Azure Spirit Immortal Mountain later?"
"If so, you must be careful. I see that many disciples under our Elder Twelve have been observing the No. 666 Pagoda from a distance lately. They may attack you on your way back to Azure Spirit Immortal Mountain!"
Upon hearing this, Tan Yun appeared extremely grateful, "Thank you for the reminder, Lord Steward, but they will be disappointed. Because this disciple is heading to Huangfu Fang City and not returning to Azure Spirit Immortal Mountain at all."
Duan Zhen's eyes lit up, returning to normal, "Then this steward can rest easy. I still have matters to attend to, so you may go about your business."
"The disciple takes his leave." Tan Yun deeply bowed and turned to walk out of the hall. The moment he stepped out of the door, no one noticed the trace of ruthlessness in his eyes!
Playing mind games with me? Hmph, bring it on, I'm waiting for you to try and kill me!
Worried that Duan Zhen would catch up to him, Tan Yun did not use the Low-Grade Treasure Vessel but instead stepped onto his Flying Sword and soared into the clouds, flying slowly toward the Danmai Mountain Gate, sixty thousand miles away.
"It seems Ye Ling was not lying; this bastard really did instruct them to kill me!" After flying five hundred miles, Tan Yun felt a spiritual sense lock onto him!