16: The Four Peak Masters Arrive

Lin Chuan arrived at the foot of Tianquan Peak and notified the Guard Disciples to inform the Sect Managers. Soon, the other four Peak Masters arrived at Tianquan Peak.

Peak Master Di Lan looked at Yin Wu's corpse before him, his expression somber, lost in thought.

Peak Master Jin Jian stepped forward first and asked, "Lin Chuan, was it this person who attempted to assassinate you under the cover of night?"

Lin Chuan looked at Peak Master Jin Jian and bowed, saying, "It was indeed this person."

Peak Master Shen Mu stepped forward to examine Yin Wu's corpse and marveled, "This person was at the Golden Core Realm in life. The two massive wounds on his chest caused by Sword Qi indicate that the Martial Skill used was quite powerful."

Lin Chuan asked, "I wonder if Peak Master Shen Mu can identify this person's identity?"

Peak Master Shen Mu first searched Yin Wu's body, then picked up Yin Wu's sword to examine it.

He then sighed and shook his head, saying, "There is nothing on him to prove his identity. This sword is also just an ordinary Yellow Rank High Grade spiritual sword with no markings. It's hard to judge!"

Peak Master Shen Mu looked at Lin Chuan curiously and asked in confusion, "As far as I know, you are only at the Qi Refining stage, right? How were you able to kill this Golden Core expert?"

Lin Chuan quickly recounted how Xiao Hongyuan and Jian Wuxie had rescued him, though he concealed the fact that he had comprehended a Martial Skill from the Secret Realm.

Everyone present marveled, "As expected of the prodigies of the Divine Sword Sect; they can actually fight across realms. Incredible."

Peak Master Di Lan, Earth Lan Peak Master, listened to the account of the battle from the side, his large hands hidden in his sleeves clenching into fists.

"Consider yourself lucky, kid, to be saved like that! That useless Yin Wu actually got himself killed by two Core Formation juniors. If he's dead, he's dead; as long as his identity isn't exposed!" Earth Lan Peak Master thought to himself.

Peak Master Lie Huo had always been hot-tempered. He stepped out and shouted, "This person dared to attempt an assassination within our Spirit Realm Sect. There must be someone behind this. I must investigate this to the end!"

Lin Chuan bowed to Peak Master Lie Huo and said, "Thank you, Peak Master Lie Huo!"

"Hmph, don't thank me. To be honest, this is about my Spirit Realm Sect, not for you, kid! I'm also unhappy that a Qi Refining kid like you is hogging a Secret Realm all to himself!" Peak Master Lie Huo waved his hand.

Lin Chuan looked at Peak Master Lie Huo and gave a bitter smile, shaking his head and remaining silent.

Seeing that Peak Master Di Lan had remained silent, Peak Master Jin Jian asked, "Elder Yin, what is your opinion on this matter?"

Peak Master Di Lan gave a stiff smile and said, "I see this person as nothing more than marauding Loose Cultivator Marauders trying to seize a junior's resources. Since he has already been executed, there is no need for further investigation."

Hearing him say this, the expressions on everyone's Faces varied. Peak Master Lie Huo said angrily, "This matter concerns the Face of our Spirit Realm Sect. How can it be settled so carelessly?"

Peak Master Shen Mu said, "How about this: give me the body first, and I'll take it back to see if I can perform a Soul Search?"

Unexpectedly, Peak Master Di Lan immediately said, "No need to trouble yourself. I am quite skilled in the Soul Searching Technique. I will handle it."

Peak Master Jin Jian nodded and said, "Then we shall trouble Elder Yin!"

Peak Master Di Lan nodded with a smile, lifted Yin Wu's corpse, and flew away directly on his sword.

Peak Master Shen Mu watched Earth Lan Peak Master's departing back thoughtfully, his eyes flickering.

Peak Master Jin Jian said, "Let's leave it at this for today. When the Grand Elder returns tomorrow, we will ask for his opinion."

Peak Master Lie Huo nodded without saying a word.

Peak Master Shen Mu could only say, "In that case, let's disperse for now. I will personally report this matter to the Grand Elder tomorrow."

Although Lin Chuan was unwilling, he knew that since the assassin was just a Death Warrior, it was likely nothing could be found.

He bowed to the other three Peak Masters and said, "Thank you for your hard work, everyone. I'm sorry you had to worry about my affairs in the middle of the night."

Peak Master Lie Huo and Peak Master Jin Jian said nothing; they simply waved at him and left.

Peak Master Shen Mu said with a smile, "Be careful. I heard your new Secret Realm is very popular among the Divine Sword Sect Disciples. I wonder what's so extraordinary about it?"

"This..." Lin Chuan didn't know how to respond for a moment and could only say, "If you have time, would you like to experience it in my Secret Realm some other day?"

Peak Master Shen Mu said with a chuckle, "I have some friendship with your master, Li Rufeng. If he knew you could do this, he would surely be very happy. If you have any trouble in the future, feel free to come to me."

Thinking of his old, unscrupulous master, Lin Chuan couldn't help but grumble inwardly, "That old bastard? He'd be happy? It'd be lucky if he didn't come to snatch my Spirit Stones."

He certainly couldn't say what he was thinking, so he could only smile and say, "Thank you very much."

Peak Master Shen Mu nodded with a smile and left Tianquan Peak.

"Who exactly wants to kill me? And why?" Lin Chuan pondered deeply.

Since his Transmigration, he had always lived on Tianquan Peak and rarely went down the mountain. It was impossible for him to have any enemies, nor had he offended anyone.

"Could it be that old bastard's enemy? They can't find him, so they want to kill me to vent their anger?" Lin Chuan wondered suspiciously.

Lin Chuan never imagined that Peak Master Di Lan, Earth Lan Peak Master, was the true culprit behind this assassination.

"It seems I need to complete the System tasks as soon as possible to improve my strength. As long as I'm strong enough, it doesn't matter who wants to kill me; I'll just kill them when they come." Lin Chuan thought to himself.

"It seems I have to continue harvesting the leeks. I must work harder tomorrow!"

The Disciples participating in Lin Chuan's Secret Realm never expected that because of this assassination attempt, they would be the ones bleeding money.

Earth Lan Peak Master returned to Dilan Peak with Yin Wu's corpse. Placing the body in the hall, his Face was so dark it looked like it could drip ink.

"To think that assassinating a lowly Qi Refining Disciple would not only fail but also cost me a Golden Core Realm Death Warrior!"

Looking at Yin Wu's corpse before him, Earth Lan Peak Master raised his hand and struck, crushing him into minced meat!

"Now that Tianquan Peak is within reach, today's events have already alerted the enemy. Do I really have to take action myself?" Earth Lan Peak Master thought.

"But what about the Grand Elder? If he finds out, twenty years of effort will be wasted, and I might even die. It's better to plan carefully; there's no rush." Earth Lan Peak Master cleaned up Yin Wu's remains and returned to his residence with a dark Face.

What everyone didn't know was that at this moment, the Grand Elder and Elder Yang of the Divine Sword Sect were like the internet-addicted youths of later generations, playing in the Secret Realm all night... The next morning.

Lin Chuan arrived at the entrance of the Secret Realm and happened to run into the Grand Elder and Elder Yang, who had been playing all night.

Lin Chuan stepped forward and recounted what had happened last night to the two of them.

Elder Yang's expression changed, and he asked, "Jian Wuxie is injured?"

Seeing Lin Chuan nod, Elder Yang said, "I'll go back and take a look first. It's not convenient for me to interfere in your sect's affairs."

The Grand Elder fell silent after hearing Lin Chuan's words. His previously amiable Face was now filled with murderous intent. He asked, "Where is the corpse now?"

"It's with Peak Master Di Lan. He said he was going to perform a Soul Search!"

"Good. You wait here; I'll go take a look!" After saying that, the Grand Elder immediately headed straight for Dilan Peak.