Chapter 285

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Chapter 285"Lord of Tianji Tower, who do you think sent these Wujian Tower assassins to kill us?" Lu Qing's question caused the Lord of Tianji Tower to freeze momentarily before he fell into a long silence. Seeing this reaction, Lu Qing smiled slightly. "It seems you already have some suspicions, Lord of Tianji Tower." The Lord of Tianji Tower remained silent. "Brother Lu Qing, do you know who sent people to assassinate us?" Mago couldn't help but ask. "The answer is obvious. We haven't offended many people, and even fewer hold a grudge to the death against us. Think about it—who wants us dead the most right now?" "Xuankong Mountain!" Mago responded without hesitation. And he quickly understood, stating firmly, "It can't be wrong. Xuankong Mountain claims to be righteous, but they're incredibly hypocritical! During the day, they tried to forcibly convert Old Doctor Chen under the guise of discussing the Dao. They’re even more disgusting than demonic sects. Brother Lu Qing, you not only foiled their plan but also killed their people. These assassins must have been sent by them!" "Exactly!" Wei Zian chimed in. "In my opinion, the reason Wujian Tower survived the purge hundreds of years ago might be due to Xuankong Mountain secretly aiding them!" Upon hearing this, everyone trembled slightly and looked at the Lord of Tianji Tower, eager to hear his opinion. Even Lin Zhirui wasn't an exception, glancing at his master. Under the intense gaze of the crowd, the Lord of Tianji Tower finally sighed. "Hundreds of years ago, when the major sects besieged Wujian Tower, there was indeed a strange incident that puzzled the experts of that time. After they had nearly exterminated all the Wujian Tower disciples, the Wujian Tower's leader and several elders, heavily injured after a fierce battle with numerous experts, retreated to their lair. There, they set the entire lair ablaze, burning it and the remaining disciples to ashes. The fire was so intense that even though the experts of various sects had surrounded Wujian Tower's lair, they had no choice but to wait until the flames died down before proceeding with their assault. But once inside, they found nothing but charred remains and ashes. It was impossible to identify who was who. Whether the Wujian Tower's leader and elders perished in the flames could not be confirmed, leaving it an unsolved mystery of that time. However, Wujian Tower never reappeared in the following centuries, leading everyone to believe that the leader and elders perished in the fire, and Wujian Tower was completely destroyed." "But who could have expected that it would reappear tonight?" Mago stated firmly. "It's obvious that the Wujian Tower's leader and elders didn't die, and Xuankong Mountain must have been sheltering them all this time!" The Lord of Tianji Tower did not refute this. In fact, in the secret records he had seen, it was documented that after the purge of Wujian Tower, the major sects remained vigilant, continuously sending people to scour the land, lest any remnants of Wujian Tower had survived. This lasted for decades, but no trace of Wujian Tower was ever found, leading the major sects to conclude that Wujian Tower had indeed been utterly destroyed. Considering the thoroughness of the purge, if any remnants had survived, it was highly unlikely they wouldn't have been discovered. But now, the reappearance of Wujian Tower assassins before him was irrefutable evidence that they had been hiding in the shadows all along. The only places capable of evading the extensive searches of the major sects for decades, including the expertise of the Seven Kill Tower, which specialized in assassination and stealth, were a few of the most mysterious locations in the world. However, without concrete evidence, the Lord of Tianji Tower could not openly state this, as the implications were too terrifying. It must be understood that the proposal to purge Wujian Tower back then was initiated by Sacred Mountain and finally decided upon by the Four Great Secret Realms. If it were revealed that one of these secret realms had sheltered the remnants of Wujian Tower, it would cause an enormous uproar among the sects. Many sects had suffered significant losses in the purge, with some even losing their sect leaders on the battlefield. If they found out that their sacrifices were in vain, it would likely drive some sects to the brink of madness. Moreover, at this critical time when Zhongzhou was already on edge, such a revelation could plunge the situation back into chaos. "Lord of Tianji Tower, there's no need to trouble yourself," Lu Qing noticed the Lord of Tianji Tower's concern and smiled slightly. "This is merely a speculation from Mago and the others. We will investigate the truth ourselves." Though Lu Qing's words were conciliatory, it was clear to the Lord of Tianji Tower that they had already concluded that Xuankong Mountain was involved. Sighing again, he said, "Young Master Lu, the reappearance of Wujian Tower is full of mysteries. While Xuankong Mountain is highly suspicious, it's not certain they are behind it. I urge you to consider carefully before taking any action, lest you fall into someone else's trap without realizing it." "Rest assured, Lord of Tianji Tower, I am not one to act recklessly," Lu Qing nodded. S~eaʀᴄh the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "That's good," the Lord of Tianji Tower nodded in return. "However, the reappearance of Wujian Tower after hundreds of years is a matter of grave importance. I must report this to Sacred Mountain. You've had a fright tonight; please rest well. I will have someone come to handle the bodies." "Thank you, elder," Lu Qing did not object but bowed respectfully to the Lord of Tianji Tower. After the Lord of Tianji Tower hurriedly left, other disciples of Tianji Tower quickly arrived. After paying their respects to Lin Zhirui, they began to collect the bodies. Lu Qing and his companions did not stop them and watched as they took the bodies away. "Lord Zhirui, what are you thinking about?" After the disciples of Tianji Tower had left with the bodies, Lu Qing noticed that Lin Zhirui seemed lost in thought and asked. "I am thinking, if it is confirmed that Xuankong Mountain is behind tonight's events, what will you do, Young Master Lu?" "What can I do? They are powerful, and we are merely small figures. What else can we do besides staying far away?" Lu Qing replied calmly. If you are considered a small figure, then there probably isn't a single person in this world who could be called a big figure, Lin Zhirui thought to himself. What kind of small figure could kill a Xuankong Mountain disciple and escape unscathed? Moreover, who could seriously injure a Xuankong Mountain Xuan generation disciple who had reached the peak of the Precelestial Realm? However, Lin Zhirui knew that Lu Qing's words were merely an excuse. From what he knew of Lu Qing, this was not a person who would retreat in the face of danger. Back when Lu Qing was only in the Tendons and Bones Realm, he dared to challenge a Martial Grandmaster. No matter how powerful Xuankong Mountain might be, it was unlikely to make him fearful. Otherwise, he wouldn't have killed that Xuankong Mountain disciple in broad daylight. Of course, Lin Zhirui did not try to persuade Lu Qing. At their level of cultivation, their characters were extremely independent, and their wills as unyielding as steel. Once they made up their minds, they were rarely swayed by others' words. Given the enmity between Xuankong Mountain and Lu Qing, it was clear that this was not something that could be resolved easily, and certainly not something Lin Zhirui could talk him out of. Thus, when Lin Zhirui finally took his leave, he didn't say anything further. ... Not long after Lin Zhirui returned to his courtyard, in another part of Sacred City, a few shadowy figures with sinister auras gathered in a house, silently staring at several shattered jade tablets in front of them. After a while, one of the figures spoke in a hoarse voice, "Their life tokens have shattered; they are all dead." "How could they have failed so quickly? They had just gone in, hadn't they?" Another figure asked, disbelief evident in his tone. "Four disciples at the early Precelestial Realm, nearly reaching the peak, all dead. Weren't the targets supposed to be just a few Postnatal Realm cultivators and one at the peak of the Precelestial Realm? Or did that old man from Tianji Tower intervene?" Another figure asked. "That doesn't make sense. Even if that old man intervened, he shouldn't have been able to detect Absolute Death's presence," the hoarse voice replied coldly. "Whatever the reason, it’s clear that we were set up by the monks from Xuankong Mountain. The information they provided was incomplete." "I knew those bald monks weren't that kind-hearted! How dare they let us take action, only to send us to our deaths!" A figure angrily exclaimed. "So what do we do now? The disciples at the early Precelestial Realm failed—should we continue the mission?" "Of course we continue! Or do you want to defy Xuankong Mountain's orders?" The moment these words were spoken, all the figures shuddered. Although they cursed Xuankong Mountain, they knew just how terrifying that sect was—an insurmountable force. "Get ready. We'll wait a little while, then we'll take action ourselves. The targets won't expect us to strike again after the first assassination attempt," the hoarse voice commanded coldly. "Is that so?" A voice suddenly echoed from outside, "But have you considered whether you'll survive the night?" "Who's there?!" The figures in the house were shocked beyond measure. They had not expected anyone to approach them, the masters of assassination, without being noticed. The stealth techniques of the intruder were terrifying! Boom! As the figures inside the house were thrown into chaos, the windows and doors suddenly exploded. Several cold gleams, carrying unstoppable force, rushed toward them. "Dodge!" Although the attack was sudden, the people inside were no amateurs. They immediately scattered in different directions. Bang! Amid the powerful impact, the house was torn apart, with walls shattered. One figure had just emerged when he saw a dazzling blade light before him. "How..." The figure's eyes widened in shock because he had not sensed anyone in front of him. But by the time he saw the blade light, it was already too late. Before he could finish his sentence, he felt a spinning sensation, his final sight being his headless body. "Third Brother!" "Third Senior Brother!" The other figures emerged from the smoke and dust, shouting in shock when they saw what had happened. At the same time, they felt a chill in their hearts. Their Third Brother had recently broken through to the peak of the Precelestial Realm, yet he had been decapitated in a single strike. Who was this assailant? Could it be a master who had detected their presence and come to kill them? The figures looked toward the one who stood before their Third Brother's corpse, trying to discern his identity. But when they finally saw him, they were taken aback. The attacker was dressed in black, wrapped tightly from head to toe, with a ghost mask covering his face—his true identity completely obscured. More importantly, his aura was ethereal, as if he had merged with the surrounding space. If not for seeing him with their own eyes, they wouldn't have sensed his presence at all. His ability to conceal his aura surpassed even their Wujian Walkers, perhaps by a margin. "Who are you? Why are you attacking us?" The hoarse voice questioned. But Lu Qing had no interest in answering. Instead, he secretly transmitted a message via his soul: "Xiao Li, attack. Make it quick. Leave no one alive!" Indeed, the black-clad, ghost-faced man was Lu Qing. After killing the Wujian Tower disciples who had attacked the courtyard, he had used his abilities to identify their identities. Not only that, but he also obtained crucial information from various notes—that there was another group of Wujian Tower assassins lurking somewhere in Sacred City. So, after informing his master, he brought Xiao Li to where the remaining Wujian Tower assassins were hiding. Having learned from the Lord of Tianji Tower about the Wujian Tower assassins' ruthless nature, Lu Qing couldn't let these lowlifes continue to live. "Understood!" Xiao Li, who had already used her innate talent to hide in another dimension, responded softly before quickly pouncing on one of the figures. At the same time, Lu Qing swung his blade, charging toward the remaining three figures. "Be careful!" Sensing the killing intent emanating from Lu Qing, coupled with the might he displayed by decapitating their Third Brother with a single strike, the remaining three figures from Wujian Tower dared not be careless. They immediately drew their weapons, readying themselves for battle. But in the next moment, one of them suddenly widened his eyes in disbelief as he looked down at his chest. At some point, a large, bowl-sized hole had appeared, and his heart was missing! Table of content

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