Martial Master

Upon seeing the newcomer, Bin Xinglan hurriedly bowed and respectfully said, "Master Zong, that person has escaped." He quickly recounted what had happened earlier.

The speaker was none other than the leader of the Tian Gui Sect—Gui Yanluo! Beside him stood several others, their auras powerful, each no weaker than Bin Xinglan, standing proudly alongside Gui Yanluo were the ancestors of top families such as the Xiao and Teng families.

"What? He escaped?" Everyone's expressions froze, revealing their shock.

Although they had not witnessed the clash between the two, they had sensed the remnants of the battle left in the atmosphere and were aware of Bin Xinglan's strength. This individual was the first deputy leader of the Tian Gui Sect, at the pinnacle of the Martial God realm, a true second-in-command of the Tian Gui Sect, and possessed the precious treasure, the Ten Thousand Ghosts Diagram. Even when facing the top ancestors of their various powers, he could still put up a fight.

Could it be that the person from before was also an ancestor of some top force on the continent?

Gui Yanluo's figure swayed, and he swiftly arrived at the place where Shangguan Xier had fled. His pair of Yin-Yang eyes instantly spun, as if capable of seeing through both worlds and glimpsing the past and the future.

"How is it? Brother Gui, have you found anything? Where did that person go?" The ancestors of the Xiao and Teng families stepped forward and asked in a deep voice, ready for action.

Gui Yanluo's eyes, known as the Eyes of Life and Death, were famous throughout the land. This pair of Yin-Yang eyes was said to be able to see the ghosts of the world, govern the paths of life and death, and even communicate with the underworld. They could easily identify traces left by powerful individuals to determine their identities.

Thus, the two were extremely confident in Gui Yanluo's abilities and looked forward to his findings.

However, this time, they were disappointed.

"The opponent has concealed their heavenly secrets, and our sect cannot peer into this person's origins at all. Moreover, they left no traces behind," Gui Yanluo stopped searching and said with some shock.

"What? How is this possible?" The ancestors of the Xiao and Teng families gasped in astonishment and then frowned, saying, "Brother Gui, you wouldn't be hiding something from us, would you?"

Gui Yanluo, irritated, said, "If you two do not trust me, then I have nothing more to say. Hmph, you two are also heroes among men; can you not see for yourselves?"

The ancestors of the Xiao and Teng families had already started searching long before Gui Yanluo spoke. But as Gui Yanluo had said, although it was clear that an astonishing battle had just taken place here, apart from Bin Xinglan's aura, they couldn't detect even a single trace.

Hiss! The two of them simultaneously sucked in cold breaths, their minds racing with various thoughts.

"The opponent came here for the Black Cult, let’s go investigate the Black Cult."

Afterward, the group swiftly entered the Black Cult, but like Shangguan Xier, they did not see a single shadow nor found any clues.

"Hmph, it seems that Thunder City is becoming more and more interesting." With their eyes sharp as falcons, they ultimately had no choice but to leave in disappointment.

Meanwhile, at the headquarters of the Martial Arts Association.

Yuan Tianhuan, the vice president of the Martial Arts Association, was sitting cross-legged in meditation when suddenly, a figure appeared before him out of thin air.

Yuan Tianhuan, startled and furious, was just about to strike when he saw the person's face and hurriedly knelt in respect, joyfully saying, "I have seen the Palace Master!"

He had brought Shangguan Xier and others to the Spatial Seal, but he did not enter the Spatial Seal with them. Instead, he returned to the Martial Arts Association, waiting anxiously for news from the Spatial Seal. Now that he saw Shangguan Xier, how could he not be overjoyed?

"I have a task for you. Gather all the forces of the Martial Arts Association to investigate the origins of the Black Cult. Remember, do not make a big fuss about it, but investigate quietly. Once you have any news, you must inform me at the first opportunity."