Published: December 25, 2024
Silence!
Dead silence!
An eerie silence, as if the world itself had stopped!
The crowd was wide-eyed, staring in horror at the Wind and Cloud Sword Emperor, who had been turned into a mist of blood, and the bloodthirsty Deputy Commander Gong Feng. They all gaped, unable to utter a single word, completely stunned.
Terrifying, too terrifying.
This was the founding ancestor of the Demon Sword Sect, the ruler of a medium-level royal power in the Northern Celestial Domain, who had been reduced to ashes without even a question. This left everyone feeling cold, a chilling sensation coursing through their bodies.
"Ancestor!" Yan Shijiu, drenched in blood—blood that belonged to the Wind and Cloud Sword Emperor—stood dazed for a moment before finally snapping back to reality with a mournful roar.
"Are you also from the Demon Sword Sect? Very well!" Deputy Commander Gong Feng sneered, her eyes cold as she raised her hand. With a hum, a black true essence palm materialized, radiating chaotic energy, and struck down towards Yan Shijiu's head.
"Gong Jie, hold on! This Demon Sword Sect is merely an ant-like force; how dare they use my Law Enforcement Hall? There might be hidden truths in this, and they could very well be used as pawns," Ji Ruyue interjected.
When she participated in the inheritance of the Demon Sword back then, she had interacted with Yan Shijiu, who had treated her with respect. Importantly, he was a straightforward person and did not seem like a bad person, which is why Ji Ruyue wanted to plead for him.
Qin Chen glanced at Ji Ruyue in surprise; he sensed her intentions and was taken aback by the kindness she displayed.
"There is indeed a possibility," Gong Feng said, her gaze flashing as she halted her attack. Above her head, her eyes suddenly emitted a hazy light, instantly enveloping Yan Shijiu.
Yan Shijiu's expression of anger and shock instantly dulled, his eyes becoming vacant.
"Speak! Where did your Demon Sword Sect gain the audacity to use the Law Enforcement Hall? Tell the truth!" Deputy Commander Gong barked coldly.
"It was Deputy Pavilion Masters Kang Youming and Jin Shengjie from the Alchemy Pavilion who contacted our Demon Sword Sect. After learning about the feud between our Demon Sword Sect and Qin Chen, they indicated that they could reach someone from the Law Enforcement Hall, pinning Lord Chilian's matter on Qin Chen. At that time, not only could they strip Qin Chen of the possibility of becoming the Holy Son, but they could also frame him and instigate a conflict between the Law Enforcement Hall and the Alchemy Pavilion, causing Pavilion Master Xuan Sheng to lose prestige in the upper Alchemy Pavilion," Yan Shijiu said dully.
"Thud!"
Kang Youming and Jin Shengjie immediately knelt, their bodies going limp, terrified as they exclaimed, "No, it’s not like that!"
Blood Gu Wu Huang also trembled, his face pale, and he knelt with a thud, realizing they were doomed; Kang Youming and Jin Shengjie had led them to their demise.
Deputy Commander Gong’s face turned ashen as she coldly said, "So you mean to say that the news of Qin Chen being the killer of Chilian was spread by your Demon Sword Sect? What is your purpose in doing this?"
Yan Shijiu replied, "These are merely the speculations of our ancestor. A few days ago, as we were participating in the Demon Sword inheritance, our disciples failed to reap the greatest rewards, while it was Qin Chen and Ji Ruyue who gained the opportunity for inheritance. Our ancestor was enraged and dispatched Elder Xufeng to track down Qin Chen. Unexpectedly, Elder Xufeng died in the mountains outside the Tianluo Dynasty. Our ancestor suspected that Qin Chen was the culprit, and hence deduced this speculation based on the information about him."
"In fact, our ancestor has no concrete evidence, only resentment. Moreover, since Qin Chen is likely to become the Holy Son of the Alchemy City, and You Qianxue may join the Law Enforcement Hall, our ancestor, adhering to the principle of striking first, was incited by Deputy Pavilion Masters Kang Youming and Jin Shengjie to stir up trouble during the Alchemy City competition."