Chapter 539: Chapter 539 Mysterious Territory
The most important thing is, the one who died wasn’t just anyone—it was Song Cheng, an outstanding disciple of the Chenjian Sect!
This realization made Lu Shen momentarily hold his breath. Then, in a single motion, he grabbed the disciples of the Sky Martial Sect and brought them before him, his voice low and trembling on the edge of fury, demanding, "Speak! What the hell is going on here?!"
"It’s... it’s... it’s..."
The disciple, whose strength was merely at Yuan Ying level, could not withstand Lu Shen’s oppressive aura, and was terrified into silence.
Fortunately, Kong Qi, seeing the situation, immediately interjected with honesty, "Take your time and explain. Just tell Elder Lu what should be said."
"Yes... yes! Old Hong Kong!"
With the True Essence Talisman given by Kong Qi, the disciple finally calmed down, and falteringly said, "Song Cheng... Brother Song... yes... he was murdered... it’s like this..."
The disciple then recounted the entire story.
Was it Chenn Lu, or Rashamon’s Muyi?
When many disciples reported this name, everyone instantly recalled the black-haired, mysterious disciple from Rashamon who had yet to enter the Mysterious Kingdom!
After all, these factions were all currently in the Northern Territory, and the disciples eligible to enter each faction’s Mysterious Kingdom were all well-informed!
Not to mention that Yao Siyuan, who had no lineage at the time, had already drawn significant attention from everyone, attempting to test Mr. Liu’s reactions.
Now, all eyes turned immediately toward Elder Liu.
Elder Liu was completely panicked at the time. While entering this mysterious realm, he never anticipated that Yang Tian would kill the Chenjian Sect’s disciple. This was as if Rashamon had been sent plunging into the abyss of death.
Thus, he began to deny it, "Impossible! Impossible! Don’t you know the weight I’ve put on Rashamon? How could my disciples have the ability to kill a Chenjian Sect swordsman’s disciple?!"
"You people from Rashamon naturally don’t have that kind of capability!"
Hearing Elder Liu’s words, Lu Shen, already boiling with rage, slowly gripped the Yanyang Treasure Sword, his chest heaving with fury as he nearly lost his breath: "But if you use some underhanded shortcuts for rapid advancement, it could be done! Haha, it seems you wish to seize control of one of the Four Gates!"
"No... absolutely not! Absolutely not!"
Despite protesting his innocence, Elder Liu couldn’t bear the murderous intent emanating from Lu Shen and fell to his knees on the spot.
Yet Lu Shen remained unmoved. He raised the Yanyang Treasure Sword and slashed down mercilessly.
In an instant, the unparalleled flames completely consumed Elder Liu!
After Elder Liu was slain, the murderous intent in Lu Shen’s eyes did not abate in the slightest. Instead, he headed to the forbidden shadows of the Mysterious Kingdom, waiting patiently.
Everyone understood that he wasn’t just waiting for other disciples of the Chenjian Sect to show up, but was also awaiting the arrival of Mu Yi.
Only by killing Muyi and obliterating Rashamon could the rage of Yanyang Jianlu’s revered elder be soothed!
Soon!
Thanks to Lu Shen’s patience, the sealed realm began to show signs of fluctuation after a while.
Eventually, under the leadership of Lin Jingyun and Murong Yan, only four disciples of the Shenjian Gate emerged from the secretive realm.
Each of them held a dying individual in their hands.
Among those who entered the Rashamon Secret Kingdom, aside from Yang Tian, there had been Jin Ze and four others.
Evidently, these four had been captured by Lin Jingyun during their withdrawal from the forbidden realm.
Judging by their feeble appearances, it was obvious that their cultivation had been completely crippled!
"Elder Lu!"
As Lin Jingyun exited the sealed realm, he callously tossed Jin Ze aside and clenched his fists as he addressed Lu Shen, "Brother Song, he..."
"No need to say more! Where is that little beast now?" Lu Shen interrupted Lin Jingyun with a wave of his hand.
"He’s still lurking in the shadows. Not only did he kill Brother Song, but he also seized the Soul Calming Herb!" Lin Jingyun promptly reported.
"That little animal even stole the Soul Calming Herb?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Shen’s eyes turned crimson with rage. At that moment, he resembled a volcano on the verge of eruption, burning with fiery anger. He muttered with deep frustration, "The Mysterious Kingdom is only open for seven days at a time. I will remain here until he appears! Once I kill him, I will bathe in his blood, avenging Song Cheng!"
"Yes!"
Lin Jingyun immediately stepped aside.
Seeing Lu Shen’s fury, Murong Yan could only sigh as she gazed at the entry to the sealed realm: "Yang Tian, Yang Tian... Do you realize the kind of catastrophe you’ve provoked? This time, no matter how strong you are, even heaven won’t be able to save you."
Days and nights alternated, and under Lu Shen and his followers’ relentless watch, dawn soon broke on the second day!
Despite a night of waiting, no one dared to complain. They remained seated at the entrance to the sealed realm, anxiously awaiting Yang Tian’s emergence.
No one knew how much time had passed, but suddenly, the sealed realm’s barrier started to ripple once more.
"Hmm?"
As the barrier rippled, everyone snapped awake from their positions by the door, opening their eyes to look ahead.
Lin Jingyun, Murong Yan, and the other disciples of the Chenjian Sect immediately stood up as well.
As they observed, the ripples grew increasingly intense. Then, a beam of light began to shine.
"He’s coming!"
Upon seeing the light, a voice emerged from everyone’s hearts.
The light gradually expanded to the size of a person. First came a foot, followed by a black robe covering a figure, and finally, a grim face—it was Yang Tian!
"It’s him!"
Within the Mysterious Kingdom, Yang Tian had defeated Lin Jingyun in front of everyone.
For Lin Jingyun, this humiliation had etched deep grudges into his very bones.
"It’s over! He... he’s done for!"
When Lin Jingyun saw Lu Shen raising his sword, Murong Yan closed her eyes in terror, unable to bear watching any longer.
As for the senior disciples of other factions, they shook their heads and let out soft sighs.
Not yet thirty years old, and already on his path toward Divine Separation, Yang Tian was someone to lament. But why did he recklessly provoke the Shenjian Gate, causing such needless bloodshed?
At the same time, they felt awe for the power of Lu Shen’s sword!
Although it was a simple slash, its sheer momentum and destructive force were undeniable. Without some top-tier treasures hidden in one’s possession, anyone resisting would surely fall!
This demonstrated how all of Lu Shen’s pent-up fury up to this moment had erupted in his sword strike!
"Dead! Hahaha! From the start, your death was inevitable!"
To the side, Lin Jingyun watched Yang Tian’s fate, enthralled by Lu Shen’s sword. His slim figure trembled in excitement, a maniacal grin spreading across his face, brimming with malice.
When Song Cheng had been alive, he’d once remarked to Lin Jingyun that he possessed the heart of the Seven Arts, with unparalleled talent and poise befitting Chenjian Sect’s legacy.
But Song Cheng, along with the rest of Chenjian Sect—even Lin Jingyun’s master—had failed to see through him. Compared to Qiqi’s delicate heart and outstanding dignity, Lin Jingyun’s most defining trait was his narrow-mindedness!
Yes, narrow-mindedness!
For his entire life, Lin Jingyun had taken pride in his talents but couldn’t tolerate anyone surpassing him!
When Chen Xue, who possessed a Sword Heart, appeared in the outer gates, Lin Jingyun had already harbored a desire to kill him. To Lin Jingyun, Chen Xue was nothing but a lowly nobody beneath him. Furthermore, he had sensed from his master that the Chenjian Sect didn’t truly value Chen Xue, so he refrained from acting rashly.
But Yang Tian was different!
In his eyes, Yang Tian was merely a lowly disciple of a minor sect. His resources and techniques should’ve been no match for Lin Jingyun.
Yet Yang Tian had effortlessly defeated him in front of everyone!