bookbashuk Chapter 326 The Flood Dragon King, Jinmu is colluding with the human race! [Bonus Chapter for Monthl
Chapter 326 The Flood Dragon King, Jinmu is colluding with the human race! [Bonus Chapter for Monthl
Chapter 326 The Flood Dragon King, Jinmu is colluding with the human race! [Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets]
After leaving behind the words, "Tomorrow morning, I will definitely become the Ultimate God of War," Li Wen walked into the depths of the forbidden room without looking back.
Must get the Ultimate Warrior tomorrow morning?
This Li Wen is indeed a monster.
However, Xu Feng enjoys dealing with these monsters.
If Li Wen can truly break through this time, he could indeed become a great help.
He stopped disturbing them, quietly left the forbidden room, and after calming his mind, Xu Feng's eyes became sharp and calm again.
It's a rare opportunity for Jiao Lin to personally lead the team.
If we can take this opportunity to eliminate this guy amidst the chaos, it will surely bring an unprecedented shock to Little Azure Sky Mountain.
But this matter must be handled flawlessly.
"Make your move on Dragon Peak..."
Xu Feng repeated in a low voice what he had just said to Li Wen, his eyes growing sharper.
This is indeed the riskiest move, but it may also be the most unexpected and effective one.
The key lies in timing, disguise, and—an absolute, thunderous strike!
When a dog is in its own backyard, its guard will inevitably be relaxed.
Moreover, Jiao Lin would never have imagined that someone would be so audacious as to take action right near his peak master's hall!
"To achieve a decisive victory, one must have a means to instantly intimidate the target, and the Seven Tribulations of Shattered Soul is the most effective method."
With this in mind, Xu Feng focused his attention on the final hurdle of "Seven Tribulations of Shattered Souls," simulating the subtle changes in casting mental techniques under various complex environments.
Within the body, the "Three Pure Ones Boundless Law - Advanced Version" automatically operated, continuously refining the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and the residual divine blood fruit power within the body, nourishing the physical body and blood.
He has three days left.
The night before he set off was the perfect opportunity for him to make his move!
Silent all night.
As the first rays of sunlight shone through the window of the quiet room, Xu Feng slowly opened his eyes.
"Peak Master."
A low, whistling sound came from outside the door.
"Enter."
Xiaofeng pushed open the door and entered, his face showing a mixture of excitement and solemnity: "Peak Master, the 'Hidden Dragon Guard' squad sent by the Flood Dragon King has arrived."
There were nine people in total, led by a high-ranking lord named "Shadow Claw," who were waiting in the front hall.
Meanwhile—on Li Wen's side, there seems to be some movement; the qi and blood fluctuations within the forbidden room are very intense.
Xu Feng nodded: "Understood, let's go see the Hidden Dragon Guards first."
These necessary formalities must be done thoroughly.
He got up and tidied himself up a bit, still looking pale with his injuries not yet healed.
As Xiaofeng arrived at the front hall, Xu Feng looked closely and saw nine alien races standing silently, dressed in dark blue soft armor and exuding a sharp and cold aura.
The leader was a slender dragon with unusually large knuckles and sharp, eagle-like eyes; he was none other than "Shadow Claw".
His aura was deep and composed, clearly indicating that he was also at the peak of a high-level lord, with a faint, chilling aura surrounding him.
They are clearly extremely skilled at stealth and assassination.
"Greetings, Peak Master Jinpeng."
When Shadow Claw saw Xu Feng, he clasped his hands in a respectful greeting, his posture neither humble nor arrogant.
The Hidden Dragon Guard is directly under the Jiao Forest and holds a superior position, showing little respect for other peak masters.
"Commander Shadowclaw, thank you for your trouble."
Xu Feng nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the other eight people. They were all ruthless and taciturn elites, the lowest of whom were mid-level lords.
"Jinmu is deeply grateful that the Flood Dragon King has sent you all to help. This journey is fraught with danger, and I hope that you will all do your utmost."
"We are following orders and will do our best." Shadow Claw's voice was calm. "I wonder what specific arrangements Peak Master has for the operation three days from now. We need to familiarize ourselves with the battle tactics under Peak Master's command in advance so that we can cooperate."
"The specific arrangements will depend on the latest intelligence."
Xu Feng said.
"For the next three days, I would like to ask you all to stay at my Golden Roc Peak. I will have Xiaofeng show you around the environment and let you spar and exchange ideas with the brothers on my peak to refine your formations."
In addition, the Shadowclaw Commander is skilled in espionage; I wonder if he could help me gather some information about the latest developments in Burial God Valley.
Especially intelligence on the imposters of the Fire Scales and the possible hiding places of the human race?
He intends to make good use of the Qianlong Guard's intelligence network, both to prepare for the operation and to monitor their movements to some extent.
Shadow Claw pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Alright, I will mobilize some of my external informants to intensify our investigation."
"Thank you for your trouble," Xu Feng smiled, then said to Xiao Feng, "Xiao Feng, take Commander Shadow Claw and the brothers to settle them in, and make sure they are well taken care of."
"yes!"
Xiaofeng accepted the order and led the Hidden Dragon Guards away.
Xu Feng then turned and headed towards the forbidden room in the back mountain.
Even before getting close, one could feel the increasingly intense fluctuations of qi and blood emanating from the forbidden room.
The fluctuations were initially somewhat chaotic.
But it gradually becomes more solid and magnificent, with a subtle sense of sharpness, like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon and breaking through its shackles.
"It's about to succeed—" Xu Feng's eyes brightened slightly as he stopped outside the forbidden room and waited quietly.
About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn has passed.
The energy fluctuations within the forbidden room suddenly surged to their peak, then abruptly contracted inward, returning to silence.
The next moment, a brand new, more vast and profound aura, like an awakened volcano, slowly spread out from the forbidden room.
Ultimate Warrior!
Li Wen has broken through!
"Squeak!"
The stone door to the forbidden room was pushed open from the inside.
Li Wen walked out slowly.
His aura was restrained, yet as deep and imposing as a mountain; his eyes were calm and profound, with a sharp edge subtly revealed in his glances.
"Congratulations," Xu Feng said sincerely.
Li Wen nodded, his face showing little joy, but rather a hint of solemnity: "You've managed a lucky breakthrough. When are you going to make your move?"
"The plan has changed, but the goal remains the same. I need you to pretend to be away from home and create the illusion that I'm not there."
Xu Feng transmitted his thoughts telepathically.
But he said aloud, "We will take action in three days. We must inflict a heavy blow on the human race, and at least one person must be left alive!"
After listening, Li Wen remained silent for a moment, then his eyes flashed with a sharp light: "Okay, I'll do whatever you say."
Making a move at Angry Dragon Peak was indeed a surprise attack.
However, Jiao Lin himself is very powerful, and there must be other experts guarding him on the peak.
He looked at Xu Feng with a slight sense of worry.
Xu Feng smiled and transmitted his voice, "Don't worry, I'm confident, but you need to be careful and not expose yourself."
I'll go out and meet you as soon as I'm done."
Li Wen didn't speak, but silently clasped his hands in a fist and said, "This subordinate is going to rest."
Xu Feng nodded: "Go ahead and consolidate your cultivation."
On that very day, Jin Pengfeng received an unexpected visitor.
"Peak Master Huolin requests an audience with Peak Master Jinmu," announced a guard outside the hall.
Xu Feng's eyes flickered slightly, and he asked Li Wen beside him, "It seems that our 'insider' may have to deliver himself to our doorstep." He composed himself, putting on his usual aloof and wary expression, and said, "Please let him in."
Two days later, in the early morning.
Suddenly, news came from the Hidden Dragon Guard that traces of humans had been discovered near the Valley of Burial Gods.
Upon hearing this, Xu Feng immediately decided to go and verify the other party's identity in advance, in order to conduct reconnaissance for the major operation the next day.
An hour later, the Jin Pengfeng group had all assembled.
Xu Feng changed into a set of dark gold light armor, covered with a black cloak embroidered with golden roc patterns, his eyes sharp as an eagle.
Xiaofeng, Cangya, Yinzong, and the newly joined five-person Qianlong Guard team all gathered together.
After giving Xu Feng a brief salute, Shadow Claw, the leader of the Hidden Dragon Guard squad, stood silently at the head of the team: "One of my squads is currently tracking and monitoring those humans. Peak Master, shouldn't we notify the other peaks?"
"No rush. Let me confirm their identity and whereabouts before informing them. If they're not strong enough, wouldn't it be a waste of the Flood Dragon King's trip?"
Xu Feng waved his hand and frowned.
Shadow Claw nodded: "That's true."
"Alright, let's go!"
At Xu Feng's command, everyone leaped onto the backs of the two giant eagles and flew towards the mountain gate.
It was long after "Xu Feng" led the team away.
As darkness gradually fell, the sky transitioned into a transition between yin and yang.
An "invisible" figure slipped down from Golden Roc Peak without alerting anyone and quietly headed towards Angry Dragon Peak.
The transparent figure was none other than Xu Feng.
At this moment, he activated the invisibility belt, concealing his figure, and headed straight for Angry Dragon Peak.
His intense training over the past few days allowed him to finally reach the Grandmaster level in the Seven Tribulations of Soul Shattering.
Although he had only just entered the "Grandmaster" proficiency level, he had mastered almost every one of the seven tribulations to a high level.
This gave him even more confidence in killing Jiao Lin tonight.
Now, his only concern is how to escape after killing Jiao Lin.
suddenly.
His eyes lit up, and he had an idea.
Purgatory Peak.
Located in the southern part of the core area of Xiaoqingqiong Mountain, the mountain is dark red, like cooled lava, and the air is filled with a faint smell of sulfur.
Although various experts are stationed on the main peaks of Xiaoqingqiong Mountain, frankly speaking, each mountain has limited manpower, so the night patrols are not very thorough.
Especially when the former peak master of Purgatory Peak is deposed and a new peak master has just taken over.
He has not yet managed to gather a group of skilled followers.
Therefore, the defenses were naturally very weak.
really.
Xu Feng easily and silently reached the summit by using the invisibility belt and his powerful mental perception.
According to intelligence, this Fire Kirin is aloof and dislikes being disturbed by others.
He usually stays alone at night in a private cultivation chamber behind the Burning Heaven Palace.
Xu Feng flashed and quickly reached the outside of the secret room.
The structure here is almost identical to that of Jinpeng Peak, so it is not difficult to find.
With a sweep of his mental power, Xu Feng discovered that Huo Lin was sitting cross-legged on a crimson jade platform, with dark red flames flowing around him.
He seemed to be practicing some kind of secret technique, his aura fluctuating erratically.
He had a furrowed brow and seemed to be in a bad mood.
She is clearly still troubled by being "wrongly accused" and by being forced to travel with Kaneki.
Xu Feng did not rush to make a move, but waited patiently.
He was waiting for Huo Lin to reach a certain key point in his cultivation, a moment when his aura merged with the outside world, and his mind was most immersed in the moment.
Time passes little by little.
Finally, as the last ray of light disappeared outside the window and night fell completely.
The flames around Huo Lin suddenly surged, then receded inwards.
He exhaled a long, hot breath, opened his eyes, and a hint of weariness and irritation flashed in them.
It's now!
In the instant when his mind withdraws from the state of cultivation and his vigilance is at its lowest!
"Buzz!"
An invisible yet extremely sharp soul impact, like the sharpest ice pick, pierced into Huo Lin's sea of consciousness without warning!
Seven Tribulations of Shattered Souls - Tribulation of Shocking Gods!
Xu Feng had been preparing for this attack for a long time and was holding nothing back!
Huo Lin didn't even have time to react.
I felt a loud "boom" in my mind, as if I had been hit hard by a heavy hammer, and my consciousness went blank for a moment.
All his senses, thoughts, and even pain were forcibly stripped away and shattered at this moment!
Swish!
In an instant, Xu Feng quietly pushed open the door and entered, his Cloud-Cutting Blade silently striking Huo Lin's vital point at the back of the head.
An extremely concentrated and destructive energy instantly invaded, completely pulverizing his brain tissue and spiritual essence!
The light in Huo Lin's eyes quickly dimmed and froze.
He couldn't even let out a complete scream, and a small, deep slit appeared between his eyebrows.
His body swayed and fell forward toward the ground, crimson blood gushing out. Before it could stain the ground, Xu Feng instantly absorbed it into his inner world.
Swish!
Xu Feng pulled out the black scale armor that Huo Lin was wearing and listened intently.
Finding that nothing was happening around them and no one had noticed, they breathed a slight sigh of relief.
immediately.
He swayed, and his bones and muscles emitted a faint crackling sound.
At the same time, the divine tree within his body trembled slightly, dragging the corpse of the Fire Scale into the ground.
next moment.
Dark red scales quickly covered Xu Feng's body, and his face also changed rapidly, transforming into the appearance of a fire unicorn!
Of course, if you look closely, you can still see some differences.
However, this was enough to fool ordinary lords who were unfamiliar with Fire Scale.
If one has a phantom talisman, the illusion will be even more realistic.
However, that doesn't matter.
He's just putting on a facade.
After tidying himself up, Xu Feng stepped out of the secret chamber.
At this moment, he is "Fire Scale, the Peak Master of Purgatory"!
Pushing open the door to the secret chamber, Xu Feng swaggered towards the main hall.
When the disciples of Purgatory Peak who were guarding outside saw the "Peak Master" emerge from seclusion, they immediately bowed and paid their respects.
Xu Feng mimicked Huo Lin's slightly irritable tone and said in a deep voice, "I have urgent business to attend to with the Flood Dragon King. You all guard the mountain peak and do not fail to do so!"
"Yes!" The retainers dared not ask any further questions.
Xu Feng immediately flashed, transforming into a streak of crimson light, and headed straight for the Angry Dragon Peak not far away.
Xu Feng was fast and quickly reached the top of Angry Dragon Peak.
Even though it was late at night, the "Hidden Dragon Palace" at the summit was still brightly lit, and a powerful aura could be faintly felt.
Jiao Lin did not seem to be resting; he was still handling affairs or cultivating.
Outside the palace square, the Dragon Tooth Guards stood solemnly, on high alert.
"Halt!"
As "Fire Kirin" landed at the edge of the plaza, Dragon Fang Guards immediately stepped forward to stop it, their voices cold and hard.
"Fire Scale, the Lord of Purgatory Peak, has urgent business to discuss with the Flood Dragon King!"
Xu Feng imitated Huo Lin's slightly hoarse and impatient voice, and said in a deep voice.
At the same time, it deliberately released the scorching aura belonging to the Fire Scale.
The leader of the Dragon Fang Guards scrutinized "Fire Kirin," recognizing his identity and aura. He frowned slightly and asked, "Fire Kirin Peak Master? What brings you here so late at night? The Flood Dragon King is in meditation; it is not convenient to disturb him."
"This matter is of utmost importance, concerning the success or failure of tomorrow's operation. I must see the Dragon King immediately!"
Xu Feng's face showed anxiety and impatience.
"If this delays something important, can you take the responsibility?!"
The commander's eyes flickered, and he hesitated for a moment.
Huo Lin was, after all, the peak master, and they would be acting together tomorrow. If there was any urgent information, he would say, "Wait here for a moment, and allow me to pass on the message." You Lin finally turned around and quickly walked towards the Hidden Dragon Hall.
A moment later, he returned to Xu Feng and said, "The Flood Dragon King invites you, Peak Master Huo Lin, please come with me."
Xu Feng sneered inwardly, but on the surface he merely snorted and strode after him.
Inside the Qianlong Hall, the lights were on.
Jiao Lin was not resting; he was sitting in the main seat with a huge animal hide map spread out in front of him.
The various areas of Burial Valley are marked on the screen, clearly indicating that they are contemplating their actions for tomorrow.
He frowned slightly upon seeing "Fire Kirin" arrive so late at night: "Fire Kirin Peak Master, what brings you in such a hurry?"
Xu Feng first bowed, then looked around at the Dragon Fang Guards and servants standing beside him, his face showing a cautious expression as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.
Jiao Lin understood and waved his hand: "You may all step back and wait outside the hall."
"yes!"
The group left the main hall as instructed and closed the doors.
Inside the hall, only Jiao Lin and "Fire Scale" remained.
"Can you tell me now?" Jiao Lin leaned back in his chair, his sharp gaze fixed on "Fire Kirin".
Xu Feng stepped forward, stood about three zhang away from Jiao Lin, and bowed, saying, "Your subordinate—your subordinate has discovered something extremely suspicious. It is of great importance, and I dare not fail to report it!"
This distance was neither too close to arouse suspicion, nor too far from his optimal range for a surprise attack.
His bowing posture also conveniently kept him out of Jiao Lin's sight.
"Oh? What is it?" Jiao Lin put down the bead in his hand, leaned forward slightly, and his gaze sharpened.
"I saw that Kaneki had secretly contacted a human!"
Right there in the "Red Pine Forest," at the border between my Purgatory Peak and Golden Roc Peak!
Xu Feng spoke faster, his tone filled with surprise and uncertainty.
"Although it was just a fleeting glimpse, and the human concealed his face, after the two talked for a while, the golden wood seemed to hand over something to the other party, and then the human quickly left!"
After much hesitation, I've come to see you anyway. Although we just had a disagreement, and there's a suspicion of framing, I can't hide this from you.
He said hesitantly.
"What?!" Jiao Lin's pupils suddenly contracted, and his body leaned forward slightly. "Is this true?! Are you sure you saw it clearly? Are you sure it's Jin Mu?!"
"Absolutely true!" Xu Feng said with certainty. "Although it was dark at night, I would never mistake Jin Mu's golden feathers and aura."
However, we were too far away to hear what they were saying, and we didn't dare to approach them rashly and alert them.
This matter has weighed on my mind all day, and after much deliberation, I still feel I must report it to the Dragon King!
His words were a mix of truth and falsehood, half true and half false.
He added cautiously, "I was so shocked that I dared not utter a sound and left in a hurry."
Upon returning, I felt uneasy and, after much thought, realized that the matter was too suspicious.
Kaneki—he was seriously injured in the attack at the Valley of the Dead, and now he's so eager to "get revenge"—
Looking back now, could it have been a self-inflicted injury ruse?
Or perhaps—he was in cahoots with that human, and the so-called attack was just a show put on for us.
Their aim is simply to gain trust, plot against the treasures within the ruins, and perhaps even—be detrimental to my Little Azure Sky Mountain?
Sure enough, Jiao Lin's face instantly turned extremely gloomy, his eyes flashed with cold light, and his breathing became slightly rapid.
Kaneki—Is there a problem?
Secret contact with humans? Discussions about cooperation on the relics? A ruse?
Considering the details of Kaneki's "attack" at the Valley of the Dead, his unusual eagerness to "get revenge" upon his return, and the mysterious origins of his Golden Wing Clan lineage—
Countless doubts were connected by "Fire Kirin's" "testimony" at this moment, and grew wildly in Jiao Lin's heart!
"You—are you telling the truth?!" Jiao Lin's voice was as cold as ice, carrying a chilling killing intent.
Could it be that Kaneki is the mole?
Was everything he did just a facade?
Was Qingyun killed by him in collusion with the human race? Was the so-called "Fire Kirin Rebellion" also a frame-up?
Once this thought arises, it spreads wildly like a poisonous weed!
Just as Jiao Lin's mind was shaken and his thoughts were momentarily slowed down, a mental storm, even more condensed and terrifying than when he had ambushed Huo Lin, silently erupted!
Seven Tribulations of Shattered Souls - Tribulation of Shocking Gods!
This strike was not merely a simple intimidation, but a fuse!
Previously, when describing "intelligence" and attracting all of Jiaolin's attention.
Xu Feng had quietly mixed the spiritual seeds of "Soul-Eating Tribulation" and "Annihilation Tribulation" into the spiritual fluctuations of his words, like the smallest speck of dust, and invaded Jiao Lin's sea of consciousness, which had relaxed slightly due to shock!
At this moment, the "God-Shocking Calamity" exploded like thunder.
It not only instantly shook Jiao Lin's main consciousness, but also precisely detonated the two "bombs" that had been planted long ago.
Three calamities strike simultaneously, attacking from both within and without!
immediately.
Xu Feng's eyes narrowed.
The Calamity of Burning Gods!!
boom!
All the seeds of psychic power were detonated at this moment.
The Soul-Eating Tribulation, like a maggot clinging to the bone, has been silently eroding the spiritual essence of Jiaolin, creating minute cracks.
The annihilation of the world stirs up inner demons and negative emotions.
Thus, it erodes the soul, annihilates, terrifies the spirit, and burns the spirit!
Four calamities strike in quick succession, erupting in an instant!
Even though Jiao Lin was at the peak of the Limit Lord realm, his mental will was incredibly strong.
But without any warning, they suffered such a meticulously designed, interconnected series of attacks from top-tier spiritual magic.
There was absolutely no way to resist!
He stood frozen in place like a clay or wooden sculpture, his eyes glazed over, his face contorted in extreme pain.
Confusion and madness!
"Cut off the clouds!"
Almost at the moment the mental attack was detonated.
Xu Feng took a step forward and appeared in front of Jiao Lin, silently shouting in his heart.
The "Cloud-Cutting Blade" suddenly appeared in his hand, its blade shimmering with a cold, eerie blue light intertwined with a chaotic gray glow.
at the same time.
All fifty-four SSS-grade throwing knives shot out with a deafening roar!
Driven by the secret technique of "Unnamed", it instantly condensed into a drill bit that was one meter long and made entirely of sharp throwing knives in front of Xu Feng!
The drill bit spun wildly, tearing through the air, and shot towards Jiao Lin's chest!
"cut!"
next moment.
A blade of light, condensed to its extreme and seemingly capable of splitting heaven and earth, silently slashed toward Jiao Lin's chest!
at the same time!
The drill formed from the flying knife slammed into his chest.
"Sizzle!!"
The blade flashed and struck Jiao Lin in the chest first!
That dark blue dragon-patterned armor, with its astonishing defensive capabilities, was torn apart like paper before the blade, which contained the power of "momentum" and chaos!
The blade slices into flesh and blood, cleaving through bones!
Almost at the same moment!
The torrent of death, composed of fifty-four flying knives, poured into Jiao Lin's body without any hindrance through the wound cleaved open by the Cloud-Cutting Blade!
"roar!!"
In that instant, the shock of death brought Jiao Lin back to his senses: "Huo Lin, you're courting death!" A muffled thud came from Jiao Lin's body.
His whole body swelled up like an overinflated balloon, and blood mixed with fragments of internal organs gushed out from all seven orifices at the same time!
Even so, Jiao Lin was not dead!
boom!
Suddenly, its body grew larger and larger, transforming into a giant red dragon that was fifteen meters long.
However, the red dragon only had time to let out a low roar before dozens of flying knives suddenly emerged from its body.
"Pfft!"
The throwing knife pierced through skin and flesh, shot out, then suddenly changed direction and burrowed back in.
"roar!!!"
In a flash, it entered and exited three times, turning Jiao Lin's body into a tattered sack.
"puff!"
immediately.
The Cloud-Cutting Blade flashed by, slashing ten times in quick succession, directly severing the giant dragon's head.
Immediately, Xu Feng raised his hand and waved it away, instantly collecting the corpse before turning and leaving.
From Xu Feng launching a mental attack to revealing himself, drawing his knife, controlling the drill, and strangling the target.
The whole process took less than five seconds!
Fast! Accurate! Ruthless! Absolutely brilliant!
At the same time, his form changed again, transforming back into the "Fire Scale" appearance.
His face was pale and his breathing was disordered, as if he had just gone through a fierce battle.
boom!
Several figures shot in, only to be blasted away by Xu Feng's sword. Without looking back, they shot off and disappeared into the night.
"Oh no! An assassin!!"
"assassin!"
It was only then that the many experts on Angry Dragon Peak realized what was happening.
Immediately upon seeing the faint traces of blood and the chaotic atmosphere inside the hall, chaos erupted!
"The Dragon King!!"
"Chase! Chase the assassin!!"
A group of Dragon Fang Guards rushed into the main hall with bloodshot eyes, only to find the empty dragon throne and bloodstains on the ground. Jiao Lin was nowhere to be seen, and they let out a desperate roar.
The other group, as if by reflex, chased after Purgatory Peak.
The entire Angry Dragon Peak was instantly thrown into chaos.
It only lasted a few seconds.
"boom!"
"boom!"
Two vast, abyss-like, terrifying pressures, seemingly existing alongside heaven and earth, descended upon Angry Dragon Peak without warning!
No, it's not just about intimidation.
Those were two tangible gazes that instantly swept across the entire Angry Dragon Peak, and even faintly spread outwards to the surrounding mountains!
One of them, aloof and ethereal like a cold wind from the heavens, belonged to the Qingxuan Peak Master.
The other path carries an emptiness and majesty that disregards all living beings.
"search!!!"
The icy voice, like the pronouncement of death, instantly resounded throughout the entire Little Green Sky Mountain!
Just as the higher-ups of Xiaoqingqiong Mountain personally descended upon Nulong Peak.
Xu Feng has already "escaped" back to Purgatory Peak.
Then he turned around gracefully and quietly disappeared again.
On the summit of Angry Dragon Peak.
Ling Fengshang's icy voice was like a chilling wind blowing from the heavens.
The oppressive aura of a Star God Realm expert was released without reservation, pressing down on the souls of every living being as if it were a tangible force.
All the peak masters, deacons, and retainers who rushed to the scene felt breathless and trembled in their hearts.
The Qingxuan Peak Master's face was frosty as he meticulously scanned every inch of space within the Qianlong Hall, sensing every trace of residual energy.
Inside the hall, the dragon throne was shattered.
Large patches of dark red, almost black bloodstains remained on the ground, and the air was filled with a strong stench of blood and violent, chaotic energy fluctuations.
The various signs mixed together created a scene that seemed clear yet was full of contradictions.
"Jiaolin... is probably already dead."
Peak Master Qingxuan withdrew his gaze, a rare solemn expression appearing on his usually cold face, his voice tinged with disbelief.
"Right here in the main hall, he was attacked and killed with lightning speed, leaving no trace of his body."
The residual energy at the scene was extremely chaotic, but there were at least four different signs of attack—
It contained the aura of Huo Lin's "Purgatory True Flame," though it was somewhat unstable.
"Fire Kirin?"
Envoy Ling Feng frowned slightly. He was tall and slender, and stood in the hall with his hands behind his back.
Despite not making any movement, it seemed to be the core of the entire space, with even the light subtly bending towards it.
"That newly appointed Purgatory Peak Master? Why did he kill Jiao Lin?"
Where did he get such strength to silently assassinate a Limit Lord who had touched the threshold of Star Godhood within the heavily guarded main hall of Wrathful Dragon Peak?
His voice was calm, yet it possessed a penetrating power that seemed to see right through to the heart of the matter.
"Not just Fire Scales."
The Peak Master of Qingxuan pointed to several faint traces on the ground, almost completely obscured by other energies.
"Here, there are remnants of an extremely sophisticated mental attack, domineering and fierce."
There's also... a sword intent interwoven with coldness and desolation, which is definitely not the work of one person.
She paused, a sharp glint in her eyes: "It's more like a meticulously planned ambush."
Fire Scales might just be one of them, or even—a pawn being used.
Envoy Ling Feng nodded slightly: "Immediately seal off the mountain gate and thoroughly investigate the movements of all personnel."
Especially Huo Lin, and—all those who had a grudge against Jiao Lin, or who might benefit from Jiao Lin's death.
His gaze swept over the still-shaken Dragon Fang Guards outside the hall and the other peak masters who were arriving one after another: "Go to Purgatory Peak."
Before the words were even finished, the two figures had already vanished from their spot.
Almost simultaneously, at the summit of Purgatory Peak, in the Burning Heaven Palace.
When Ling Feng and Qing Xuan appeared out of thin air, several deacons and retainers of Purgatory Peak were frantically gathering in front of the hall.
"Fire Scale, the master of Purgatory Peak, has left the mountain due to urgent business!"
"The guards of Purgatory Peak report that the Peak Master left in haste last night after emerging from seclusion and has not returned since!"
"Your Excellency! Peak Master Qingxuan!"
A deacon rushed forward, his face pale.
"We—we don't know where the Peak Master went either!"
As evening fell, the peak master emerged from his secluded chamber, saying he had urgent business to discuss with the Flood Dragon King, and then left the peak alone, never to return!
"Meet the Flood Dragon King?" Peak Master Qingxuan's eyes narrowed. "Did he say anything before he left? What was his expression like?"
"Peak Master—he seemed somewhat anxious, his tone was urgent, he only said that he wanted to see the Flood Dragon King, it was of great importance, and then he left in a hurry."
Another retainer recalled.
Ling Feng Shangshi's divine sense had already covered the entire Purgatory Peak, and instantly locked onto the secret chamber behind the Burning Heaven Palace.
He took a step forward and was already in front of the secret chamber. The restrictions were useless in front of him and dissipated directly.
The secret room was empty, with only the lingering heat still present on the jade futon.
"Fire Kirin—it did indeed leave after going into seclusion here."
Envoy Ling Feng frowned slightly as he sensed the lingering aura.
"But the energy here is very stable, not like it came from a fierce battle or a forced departure."
Peak Master Qingxuan also entered the secret chamber and carefully examined it, but found no trace of fighting or external intrusion.
"Could it be—that Huo Lin really went to find Jiao Lin on his own initiative? And then—on Angry Dragon Peak, he joined forces with someone to ambush and kill Jiao Lin?"
She suggested the possibility, but she herself found it somewhat absurd.
"But what is the motive? Huo Lin is a newly promoted peak master. He has no deep hatred for Jiao Lin and even needs Jiao Lin's support."
Moreover, given his strength, how could he possibly infiltrate the main hall of Wrathful Dragon Peak undetected and coordinate with others to carry out such a clean and efficient assassination?
"Unless—" A glint of light flashed in Ling Feng's eyes, "the Fire Scale has already been controlled by someone, or—from beginning to end, this Fire Scale was not the real Fire Scale."
Peak Master Qingxuan was startled: "You mean—someone is impersonating Huo Lin? Could it be?"
She suddenly thought of the death of the Qingyun Peak Master.
Could it be that, from that time onwards, Huo Lin was no longer Huo Lin?
How could someone's disguise fool her face-to-face?
"Seal off the mountain gate! Activate the 'Zhou Tian Xing Chen Grand Array'!"
Entry is permitted, but exit is not! Thoroughly search all mountain peaks, and summon all peak masters and deacons to the Heavenly Pivot Hall immediately for a "gathering!"
The envoy Ling Feng gave a cold shout.
"Yes!" A guard immediately accepted the order and left.
"Report one!"
Just then, a leader of the Dragon Fang Guards from Angry Dragon Peak rushed over, knelt on one knee, and said in a panicked voice, "Your Excellency, Peak Master Qingxuan! We tracked down the Fire Scale and found its bloodstains near the Soul-Severing Cliff on the edge of the mountain gate! It must have escaped wounded!"
Envoy Ling Feng said expressionlessly, "Continue the search. We need to find them alive or dead."
In addition, thoroughly investigate all records of people entering and leaving the mountain gate recently, especially those who are unfamiliar or suspicious.
"yes!"