Published: December 31, 2024
“Hehe, understood, understood. We have come this time to protect Qin Chen's safety. Since he is not at the Guanghan Mansion, if possible, please have the Guanghan Palace Master send a message to Qin Chen. After all, being outside is not as safe as returning to the Tian Gong headquarters. Also, please relay to Qin Chen that our Tian Gong will always be his solid backing. No one has the right to lay hands on the disciples of our Tian Gong.”
Elder Tianyun smiled.
“Elder Tianyun, I will do that.”
The Guanghan Palace Master nodded.
“Since that's the case, we shall take our leave.”
Elder Tianyun smiled and glanced at the Radiant Light Saint Master: “Radiant Light, since you have broken through to the Mid-Heavenly Saint Realm, the punishment from the headquarters is likely to be lifted sooner or later. Will you stay here, or will you come back to the headquarters with us?”
“Returning to Elder Tianyun, as the branch minister of Tian Gong in Guanghan Mansion, I still have some matters to handle here, so I won't accompany you back this time.”
“Very well.”
Elder Tianyun nodded: “Then I shall take my leave.”
With that said, Elder Tianyun did not waste any more words. He led the Yuanlong Saint Master and others back to the warship. Boom, the warship shone with brilliance and instantly disappeared.
“Hmph, is this the demeanor of the upper echelons of Tian Gong?
Radiant Light, you are quite lacking compared to them.”
The Guanghan Palace Master coldly snorted as he watched the Tian Gong leave.
Radiant Light Saint Master forced a smile: “Guanghan Palace Master, can you please stop provoking me?”
He frowned and continued: “However, this time is indeed a bit strange. Elder Tianyun's arrival is quite normal; he handles the matters between disciples at Tian Gong headquarters, and it falls under his essential duties. But the Yuanlong Saint Master had a poor relationship with me at headquarters. It is somewhat strange for the headquarters to send him here. Didn’t they know that he would conflict with me?”
He was quite puzzled. If Tian Gong headquarters truly valued them, they shouldn’t send someone like Yuanlong Saint Master, who would come into conflict with him.
“Do you think that Yuanlong Saint Master's arrival is an accident?”
The Guanghan Palace Master sneered, “Don't forget what Qin Chen said before he left: never reveal his whereabouts to the upper echelons of Tian Gong. I didn’t understand it before, but I understand it now.”
“Hiss, are you saying that someone in the upper echelons of Tian Gong is targeting Qin Chen?”
Radiant Light Saint Master’s expression turned serious as he gasped. Initially, he did not believe it, but now, upon reflection, he felt a vague suspicion.
However, after a moment, he shook his head: “I don’t believe that my master and the others are such people.”
“I’m not saying it’s your master, but these people who came this time definitely have issues. You must be wary if you encounter them in the future.”
The Guanghan Palace Master smiled, narrowing his eyes: “However, this time's objective can be considered accomplished. After this incident, we at Wenhantian have gained the attention of many powerful forces in the Heavenly Realm. Even if the Lord of the Radiant Extinction Mansion notices something amiss with the Extinction Saint Master and the others, he won’t easily make a move.”
Inside the Tian Gong warship.
Yuanlong Saint Master approached Elder Tianyun with a frown: “Elder Tianyun, why did you stop me earlier?
Even if Radiant Light Saint Master is strong, we could take him down. At that point, we could find Qin Chen and directly bring him back to Tian Gong. No one would dare to say anything. Does the Guanghan Palace really dare to obstruct us?”
A cold killing intent surged from Yuanlong Saint Master.
Elder Tianyun shook his head: “You are too impulsive. I only wanted you to test the waters, not actually capture them. Don’t forget our identities; we represent Tian Gong. Although that Lord has other orders, it isn’t enough for us to directly break Tian Gong's rules. Otherwise, even if we complete that Lord's mission and return to headquarters, we would still face punishment, which would be counterproductive.”