28: Kill to Xuanshui Palace

Wu Dynasty, Xuan Shui County!

There is a vast and boundless lake, its waters rippling, as vast as smoke.

Within the lake, islands are scattered like pearls embedded in the water.

And at the very center of the lake, there is a particularly eye-catching large island!

Upon it, palaces stand majestically, grand and imposing, with unique architectural styles, flying eaves and upturned corners, carved beams and painted rafters, showcasing the solemnity and mystery of a great Sect.

On the island, trees cast shade, flowers bloom like brocade, and various grades of exotic flowers and rare grasses are interspersed, emitting waves of extraordinary Origin Qi fluctuations.

Clear springs gurgle down the mountains, converging into streams that crisscross the entire island.

It is like an immortal's grotto-heaven; everything appears so tranquil and peaceful, captivating people and making them linger.

This is the top great Sect of the Wu Dynasty, Xuan Shui Palace!

It is said that Xuan Shui Palace has produced several Fengwang Realm experts, so its foundation is considerable; even King Realm powerhouses are wary of it!

Within the central, majestic hall of Xuan Shui Palace, an old man with white hair and beard and a hooked nose was cultivating in seclusion. Observing his Origin Qi fluctuations, he had clearly reached Yuan Ling Realm Perfection!

"Grand Elder, news has come from Wu City! The entire Chen Family, over a hundred people, have all been annihilated!"

Just then, a Yuanhai Realm steward rushed in, flustered!

"What?" The old man's expression changed!

The Chen Family in Wu City was Chen Liner's Family; now that their Family had been annihilated, how could he explain it to the Grand Elder!

"Bastard, wasn't a Yuan Ling Realm Elder already assigned for protection?" The Grand Elder's expression was extremely ugly!

The steward felt fear, afraid of being implicated, and quickly replied, "Elder Xiong was also killed, and according to the Wu City Lord, the Chen Family members, including Elder Xiong, had no injuries on their bodies and no signs of poisoning. Instead, they died from their Divine Soul being extinguished!"

The Grand Elder's pupils contracted upon hearing this!

Such a method, besides a Marquis Realm powerhouse, could only be achieved by a Martial Artist who Cultivated the Soul Power Dao!

Throughout the entire Wu Dynasty, there were many Marquis Realm experts, but not many dared to oppose Xuan Shui Palace. These people all relied on those few forces, but why would they target a small Family instead of directly attacking Xuan Shui Palace's direct subordinates?

If it was a Soul Cultivating Martial Artist, to achieve this step, they would need at least Spirit Realm Soul Power. Besides those professional Martial Artists who don't participate in power struggles, there are only a few people who have reached Spirit Realm Soul.

The steward tentatively asked, "Grand Elder, should this matter be reported to the Grand Elder?"

"Grand Elder?"

Upon hearing this, a trace of fear appeared in the Grand Elder's eyes!

Among the three Grand Elders of Xuan Shui Palace, Real Person Shui Yue ranked second. Her Cultivation had reached the Middle Stage of the Marquis Realm, and she was also the most overbearing and protective among the Grand Elders!

If she were to know about this, he, as the Grand Elder, would probably be peeled a layer of skin!

Thinking of the consequences, the Grand Elder shivered!

"Go, tell Elder Liu and Elder Qi to immediately depart for Wu City to investigate this matter! Find the culprit, and if they can be defeated, bring them back!"

"Yes!" The steward dared not delay and hurried out of the main hall!

Not long after, a flying boat rose from Xuan Shui Palace and headed west!

But just then, a purple beam of light attacked from afar!

"Boom!"

A huge explosion resounded throughout the sky above Xuan Shui Lake, and scattered fragments of the flying boat crashed down, splashing up huge waves!

"Elder Liu, Elder Qi!"

The Grand Elder looked at the remaining fragments of the flying boat in the distance, his eyes bloodshot!

"Damn it!"

"Who dares to cause trouble at Xuan Shui Palace!"

Such a commotion attracted the attention of Xuan Shui Palace's powerhouses; dozens of figures successively activated their Origin Qi wings and flew into the sky!

These people looked angrily to the west; the attack had come from the west!

How many years had it been since someone dared to act wildly at Xuan Shui Palace and kill two Elders of Xuan Shui Palace!

"Caw~~~"

A screeching sound came from far to near, sharp and piercing, as if it penetrated the clouds!

A giant purple bird, ten zhang in size, came from the west. Each time it flapped its wings, it stirred up gusts of strong wind!

"Oh no, it's a Purple Winged Eagle!"

"This beast has reached the Marquis Realm, quickly activate the Formation!"

"Quickly report to the Sect Master!"

The expressions of those Elders, who were originally angry, changed drastically; their previous demeanor was gone!

"Buzz!"

As these Elders activated the Formation, nine majestic azure light pillars, surging with powerful Qi, rose from around Xuan Shui Palace, shooting straight into the sky, quickly forming a huge azure barrier that enveloped the entire Sect!

On the azure barrier, streams of profound and extraordinary power flowed, giving the Elders a strong sense of security!

"Heavens! That's Xuan Shui Palace's Protective Sect Formation, the Nine Directions Azure Void Formation!"

"What happened to Xuan Shui Palace? Why has even the Protective Sect Formation been activated?"

The commotion at Xuan Shui Palace immediately attracted the attention of several islands hundreds of miles away. These people were all vassals of Xuan Shui Palace, usually following Xuan Shui Palace's lead!

Seeing the commotion at Xuan Shui Palace now, many local forces became nervous, while some foreign Martial Artists quickly took out their Jade Slips and spread the news!

The news spread quickly, and in less than a quarter of an hour, various forces learned of the matter and successively dispatched Elders to investigate!

The scene shifts!

The Purple Winged Eagle stopped a few miles from Xuan Shui Palace!

"What's going on?"

Just as the Elders of Xuan Shui Palace were observing the Purple Winged Eagle, a majestic voice came!

"Greetings, Palace Master!"

The Elders bowed to a middle-aged man dressed in a black robe, exuding a stern Aura!

This person was Xuan Tian, the Palace Master of Xuan Shui Palace, a Marquis Realm Early Stage powerhouse who had already comprehended the Dao of Water!

He had been comprehending a secret technique these days, but now that he was disturbed, he was naturally displeased!

The Grand Elder quickly informed Xuan Tian of what had happened!

Feeling the Aura on the Purple Winged Eagle, Xuan Tian's expression was solemn. The Aura of this Purple Winged Eagle surpassed that of Old Ancestor Xuan Feng!

It was clearly a Marquis Realm Peak!

Wait, this Purple Winged Eagle... he seemed to know the origin of this Purple Winged Eagle. The Purple Winged Eagle's Bloodline was extraordinary; it was a Yao Beast with a King-grade Bloodline, rare in the entire Southern Continent. The closest one to the Wu Dynasty was General Zi, the Purple Winged Eagle under the overlord of the Xuan Ling Mountain Range!

"I am Xuan Tian. May I ask, General Zi, why you have harmed my Sect's Disciple?" Xuan Tian asked in a deep voice!

It wasn't that he was afraid of the Purple Winged Eagle, but rather he was wary of the one behind it!

Although King Realm powerhouses would give some Face due to Xuan Shui Palace's foundation, if they angered the other party, the consequences would be very serious, something Xuan Shui Palace absolutely could not bear!

"Why?"

Under the gaze of countless eyes, a white-robed young man appeared above the Purple Winged Eagle, stepping on the Void Realm, slowly walking towards Xuan Shui Palace.

The young man wore luxurious white robes, his temperament extraordinary, exuding an ethereal and elegant Aura, giving people a fleeting and mysterious feeling!

And on his shoulder, a black cub tiger was perched.

His speed seemed slow, but each step he took, he had already appeared a hundred meters away!

In just a moment, the white-robed young man had already arrived near the Formation!

And the Aura on him grew stronger and stronger, so powerful that even the Formation produced ripples, as if facing a formidable enemy.

"Are you that Lord from the Xuan Ling Mountain Range?"

Xuan Tian's expression changed. He couldn't sense Xu Qing's Cultivation, so he asked tentatively!

"Xuan Bing Jade Lion?" A hint of disdain appeared in Xu Qing's eyes, "It's not worthy!"

Xuan Tian's expression shook upon hearing this. One must know that the Xuan Bing Jade Lion was a King Realm Middle Stage expert, and the strongest in the Wu Dynasty was only King Realm Late Stage!

Could it be that this person's Cultivation had already surpassed that Lord?

Thinking of this!

Xuan Tian's attitude became even more cautious, "This Lord, where has my Xuan Shui Palace offended you?"

"Where is your Xuan Shui Palace's Grand Elder?" Xu Qing glanced around, then asked!

The Grand Elder of Xuan Shui Palace's scalp tingled upon hearing this. The other Elders around him quickly moved away, afraid of being implicated!

Xuan Tian also looked at the Grand Elder with an incredulous expression; he hadn't expected this old fellow to be the cause of the trouble!

"Palace Master, I don't know anything!"

The Grand Elder's Face showed a smile uglier than crying; he had never offended such a person!

Xuan Tian frowned upon hearing this. He still knew the Grand Elder's character; could there be a misunderstanding?

"So you are the Grand Elder of Xuan Shui Palace!"

Xu Qing's voice was incomparably chilling, exuding a sharp killing intent!

Even separated by the Formation, Xuan Tian and the others felt a bone-chilling cold!

"Senior, I am the Grand Elder of Xuan Shui Palace, but I have never seen you. Due to a Cultivation Technique, I have not committed any killings in the past ten years. Is there some misunderstanding in this? If Senior doesn't believe me, I can make a Martial Dao oath!"

The Grand Elder of Xuan Shui Palace's Face showed a smile uglier than crying!

Xu Qing frowned upon hearing this!

"A year ago, Xu Family in Xu City, Fengyan County, Chu Dynasty!"

The Grand Elder of Xuan Shui Palace's expression changed drastically upon hearing this!