252: Qin Mo's cause of death

When the young man possessed by Xiao Shi, led by a core disciple of Thousand Weapons Mountain, arrived in front of a giant ink-black sword, forty to fifty feet tall.

"Ancestor."

The young man named Xiang Tao.

Respectfully bowed to the ink-black giant sword before him.

In an instant.

Xiao Shi felt as if the ink-black giant sword in front of him had come alive!

He felt as if he was being stared at by an ancient ferocious beast.

Every inch of his skin, including his soul, felt a needle-like pain.

"Is this... a Martial Demon Realm Expert?!"

Xiao Shi's mind was greatly shaken.

Just a single gaze from the opponent.

Caused his soul to fluctuate violently.

Like a candle flame in the wind.

It even gave him a strong feeling... that the opponent could extinguish this tiny flame of his with just a thought, effortlessly.

Just a single gaze.

Brought unprecedented immense pressure upon Xiao Shi.

At the same time, Xiao Shi also knew.

The opponent's gaze also contained an element of scrutiny.

If he had been controlling the corpse of a dong kui clansman at that time, facing such a gaze, he would undoubtedly be seen through at a glance.

This made Xiao Shi feel a little uneasy.

Although he was very confident in his Soul Consciousness.

But this time, he was facing a Martial Demon Realm Expert after all!

Buzz!

A door suddenly appeared on the ink-black giant sword.

"Please!"

Xiang Tao, as a core disciple of Thousand Weapons Mountain, gestured with his hand.

This also made Xiao Shi breathe a sigh of relief.

Knowing that the other party had not seen through his problem.

The perfect fusion of his soul left no flaws in his soul residing in the young man's body, making him no different from an ordinary person.

Even a Martial Demon Realm Expert could not see any issues.

Xiao Shi immediately followed the door ahead and entered the ink-black giant sword.

Xiang Tao stayed outside.

And did not enter with him.

Whoosh!

The moment Xiao Shi stepped inside the ink-black giant sword.

He felt as if he had stepped into a world of weapons.

All around him, various weapons were scattered.

Some large, some small.

Even weapons of the same type differed in their state.

And all these weapons exuded various auras.

Some scorching hot, some icy cold, some bloodthirsty, some violent... giving Xiao Shi a feeling that these weapons all seemed to possess life.

They were not the cold, lifeless weapons he had previously known.

Finally, when Xiao Shi focused his gaze forward.

He even saw... a dark ancient sword, inverted, embedded in a throne.

Upon closer inspection.

This dark ancient sword was a scaled-down version of the giant ink-black sword outside.

The moment Xiao Shi's gaze focused on the ancient sword.

A pair of ancient eyes suddenly reflected within the sword body of the entire ancient sword.

Staring directly at Xiao Shi.

Not only that.

All the weapons in this world also reflected a pair of identical eyes at the same time.

"What... is your name?"

An aged and hoarse voice emanated from each weapon, overlapping, not only resounding in his ears but also in his mind.

Xiao Shi took a deep breath.

And respectfully said.

"This junior's name is Chai Wenshen, greetings, Senior."

"I see you still carry a sword on your back. Besides axe techniques, do you also know sword techniques?"

The Thousand Weapon Mountain Ancestor asked with interest.

"A little."

Xiao Shi nodded.

"Show me."

The Thousand Weapon Mountain Ancestor smiled.

"Yes!"

Xiao Shi immediately reached out and grasped the sword hilt on his back.

In fact, even if the Thousand Weapon Mountain Ancestor hadn't asked him to demonstrate, he would have found an opportunity to show off in front of him.

Originally, his initial plan was to use this 'clone' to rise within Thousand Weapons Mountain as quickly as possible.

But what he hadn't expected was... that the sensation he caused in Thousand Weapons Mountain after demonstrating the Blood Axe Slash he comprehended from the enlightenment bead was far greater than he had imagined!

This made him feel that perhaps he wouldn't need to spend time; he might just need to demonstrate the axe and sword techniques he comprehended from the enlightenment bead to have a chance to obtain information regarding Qin Mo's death from the Thousand Weapon Mountain Ancestor.

After all, the persona he had created now.

Was that of a talented young man who had received Qin Mo's favor and specifically came to apprentice under Qin Mo.

If the other party wanted to keep him in Thousand Weapons Mountain.

They would definitely have to tell him about Qin Mo's death.

The greater the value he showed.

The more likely the other party would speak when he inquired about Qin Mo's death, due to their Pay attention to of him.

Thinking of this.

Chirp!

Xiao Shi decisively drew the long sword from his back.

And directly displayed the sword technique he had comprehended from the enlightenment bead.

Under the flashing sword lights.

Even the Thousand Weapon Mountain Ancestor was amazed by the sword technique Xiao Shi displayed.

Xiao Shi's sword technique.

Was even more exquisite than the axe technique he had previously displayed.

"Incredible!!"

A strong tremor also arose in the heart of the Thousand Weapon Mountain Ancestor.

This sword technique, in the eyes of other experts, might be considered amazing, but it wouldn't cause too much shock.

But for those in Thousand Weapons Mountain who primarily cultivated weapons.

Its value and significance were completely different.

If, when witnessing the axe technique Xiao Shi displayed earlier, the Thousand Weapon Mountain Ancestor merely felt that the other party was qualified to be personally summoned and retained by him.

Then now, after seeing Xiao Shi's sword technique.

The Thousand Weapon Mountain Ancestor only had one thought left in his mind.

That was, no matter what, he must take this person as his disciple!!

"With your talent in weapons, besides our Thousand Weapons Mountain, there is no other force in the entire Star Luo Territory that can guide you. Staying in our Thousand Weapons Mountain is definitely the best choice."

Chirp!

Xiao Shi sheathed his long sword.

"This junior came here to apprentice under Elder Qin Mo. I ask Senior to grant my wish."

The Thousand Weapon Mountain Ancestor fell silent for a moment.

And sighed.

"Qin Mo is already dead..."

"Dead!?"

Xiao Shi looked up in disbelief, his face pale, as if struck by lightning.

"As the saying goes, family scandals should not be publicized..."

"A dignified Elder, dying silently on our own territory."

"This matter, to a greater or lesser extent, is a great shame for our Thousand Weapons Mountain, so we did not make it public."

"But since you have received guidance from Qin Mo, in a sense, you are his disciple and have the right to know about this matter. However, until I personally kill the culprit, you must keep it a secret."

The Thousand Weapon Mountain Ancestor said in a deep voice.

Xiao Shi's heart stirred.

Listening to his words.

There really seemed to be clues!

"Elder Qin Mo... how did he die!?"

Xiao Shi's eyes were bloodshot, his fists clenched, and his eyes were filled with rage, looking as if he harbored boundless hatred.

The Thousand Weapon Mountain Ancestor pondered for a moment and said.

"In our Star Luo Territory, those who can kill someone silently from a thousand miles away are only the Dream Witch Lineage of the Four Symbols Divine Martial Sect."

"That is... killing in dreams!"

As soon as the Thousand Weapon Mountain Ancestor's words came out.

Xiao Shi's mind immediately buzzed loudly.

In other words... Qin Mo really died in a dream!?

"What is the Dream Witch Lineage? What is killing in dreams?"

Xiao Shi quickly and eagerly asked.

"Simply put, the Dream Witch Lineage is a very special faction. What they excel at is guiding people into dreams, and then killing them within those dreams."

"Once one enters their dream, it becomes extremely dangerous."

"Previously, in Qin Mo's room, I sensed residual dream aura. He must have entered a Dream Witch's dream."

"It's just that..."

"With Qin Mo's cultivation, to forcibly pull him into a dream, it would require at least a Dream Witch above the Martial Demon Realm to do so."

"And from what I know, there is no Dream Witch above the Martial Demon Realm in the entire Star Luo Territory. This matter still has doubts."

The Thousand Weapon Mountain Ancestor said.

Originally, with the other party's level, he wouldn't have access to this information.

However, the Thousand Weapon Mountain Ancestor felt that he could use this incident, the expert who killed Qin Mo, and this person's hatred, to guide him to join Thousand Weapons Mountain.

So the more detailed he spoke.

The more the other party knew.

The more it would maximize the other party's inclination to join Thousand Weapons Mountain.

"Besides Dream Witches, are there no other possibilities?"

Xiao Shi now needed to confirm this point.

Although the Thousand Weapon Mountain Ancestor had sensed residual dream aura in Qin Mo's room.

But that might have been the dream Qin Mo entered when he met with the Cleric of the Four Symbols Divine Martial Sect previously.

And not the real cause of Qin Mo's death.

"To kill a Martial Soul Realm from an incredibly long distance, only a Dream Witch has that ability, at least in our Star Luo Territory."

The Thousand Weapon Mountain Ancestor affirmed this.

Firstly, the murderer who killed Qin Mo certainly did not sneak into Thousand Weapons Mountain to commit the assassination.

No expert above the Martial Soul Realm could sneak into Thousand Weapons Mountain to kill someone under the Thousand Weapon Mountain Ancestor's nose.

Secondly, it also ruled out that this matter was done by an expert within Thousand Weapons Mountain.

As long as someone made a move within the confines of Thousand Weapons Mountain.

It would be impossible to hide it from the Thousand Weapon Mountain Ancestor's Soul Consciousness.

Only a Dream Witch's dream... could allow Qin Mo to die silently.

Only then could the Thousand Weapon Mountain Ancestor remain completely unaware on his own territory!

"If Qin Mo died in a dream, then there are only two possibilities for the culprit."

"One is a Dream Witch within the Four Symbols Divine Martial Sect..."

"The other is Xiang Zizhen!!"

Xiao Shi leaned more towards the second possibility.

Through Wu Muzhen's previous investigation, he already knew that among the eight Clerics of the Four Symbols Divine Martial Sect, including Qin Mo, there were a total of two from the Dream Witch Lineage.

However, these two Clerics from the Dream Witch Lineage had not reached the Martial Soul Realm.

Even if they were to kill Qin Mo in a dream, they wouldn't be able to kill Qin Mo without any resistance.

Xiao Shi was most aware of Qin Mo's state of death at the time.

There was no painful expression on his face, no external injuries, and he passed away peacefully.

If he had resisted or struggled in the dream, there would have been expressions of pain or struggle on his face.

From this, it can be inferred.

Qin Mo was very likely killed instantly in the dream!

To achieve this.

Only a Martial Demon Realm Expert could do it.

Or... it's not impossible for these two people from the Dream Witch Lineage to work together!

But Xiao Shi felt that Xiang Zizhen was more likely.

Xiang Zizhen, as the successor of the Cleric.

Was also capable of casting dreams!

The Clerics of the Cleric all wielded the power of the Four Symbols.

As the only Martial Demon Realm Expert, coupled with Qin Mo's trust in him, Xiang Zizhen was fully capable of silently eliminating Qin Mo in a dream.

"The doubts have returned to Xiang Zizhen..."

Xiao Shi's main body frowned deeply.

In this way.

It conflicted with his previous views again.

Neither Xiang Zizhen's character, nor his motive, nor his previous inaction when he didn't crush him, seemed like a wolf.

"Hiss..."

"This is really tricky!"

Xiao Shi hadn't expected Qin Mo's death to be so complicated.

However, it can be basically confirmed at present.

The person who killed Qin Mo is most likely between Xiang Zizhen and the two Clerics of the Dream Witch Lineage.

Firstly, only they could cast dreams.

Secondly, only they could make Qin Mo willingly enter their dreams.

Although Xiao Shi never thought Xiang Zizhen was the murderer.

But currently, Xiang Zizhen is the biggest suspect.

"If Xiang Zizhen is the murderer, it might not be easy for me to nail him."

Xiao Shi thought of the trust those several Clerics of the Four Symbols Divine Martial Sect had in Xiang Zizhen.

He felt that no matter what he said.

They would all shake their heads and say.

I'm not listening, I'm not listening.

It feels very difficult!

He must have enough evidence to conclusively prove his guilt.

Xiao Shi's main body was brainstorming.

The clone, on the other hand, was doing its best to perform.

Portraying an angry young man whose mentor was killed and whose hatred had nowhere to vent, with superb skill.

Coupled with the Thousand Weapon Mountain Ancestor's strong guidance.

As if not joining Thousand Weapons Mountain meant not being able to seek revenge.

Successfully made this angry, talented young man join Thousand Weapons Mountain.

"Since Xiang Zizhen is the biggest suspect now, I have to find a way to investigate him!"

Xiao Shi knew that whether Xiang Zizhen was the murderer or not.

He could only start with him.

It's just that to investigate him.

He must get close to him.

Given Xiang Zizhen's status, this would involve a certain degree of danger.

After all, Xiang Zizhen's identity in Star Luo Province was that of a commander of the Star Luo Army.

To investigate him, he might have to join the Star Luo Army!

This was equivalent to two people from the Four Symbols Divine Martial Sect engaging in a battle of wits under the Star Luo Lord's nose.

Such an exciting thing.

With Xiao Shi's cautious nature, he instinctively resisted it.

Even if he created a new clone.

His main body could not be too far away, to ensure he could stabilize the clone's soul at any time.

After some thought and deliberation.

Xiao Shi felt that to clarify this matter.

He could only approach Xiang Zizhen to investigate.

If Xiang Zizhen was the murderer, he would have to find evidence to nail him, and incidentally remove the cancerous growth from the Four Symbols Divine Martial Sect.

Once this matter succeeded.

He could not only gain the trust of those Clerics of the Four Symbols Divine Martial Sect but also resolve a crisis for the Four Symbols Divine Martial Sect.

If Xiang Zizhen was not the murderer... he could guide him from behind the scenes, provide him with information and intelligence, and use his hand to find the real culprit, clearing his own name.

At that time, he could also gain the trust of the other Clerics of the Four Symbols Divine Martial Sect.

In any case.

Since he had boarded the ship of the Four Symbols Divine Martial Sect, he had an obligation to investigate this matter thoroughly.

Although it looked very dangerous.

However, Xiao Shi was very confident in his stealth abilities.

"Although my current cultivation is not as good as these Clerics of the Four Symbols Divine Martial Sect, when it comes to stealth, they should call me Grandmaster."