313: Yuan Tongtian's murderous intent

Blood Ape Heaven Realm!

Inside the ancient hall, the atmosphere was extremely oppressive, with dozens of Blood-Eyed Demon Ape higher-ups holding their breath, not daring to make a sound.

This was because Yuan Tongtian, seated at the head, was currently seething with anger.

Half a year had passed, and many suspicious Human Race members had been killed, yet there had been no progress. The thought that his own offspring hadn't even left behind a corpse filled him with rage.

"Half a year has passed, and with the mobilization of forces from numerous Heaven Realms, can we still not find the murderer of my kin? Not even a single trace!"

Yuan Tongtian spoke in a low, suppressed voice, full of anger.

"Clan Chief, most Heaven Realms in the Dao Domain are cooperating, but there are still some..."

Yuan Fei hesitated for a moment before speaking.

Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Yuan Tongtian's eyes.

"Yuan Hai, I told you to monitor those few families. Have they reacted at all?"

Yuan Tongtian looked at another Elder.

"Reporting to Clan Chief, the Violent Demon Ape and a few other clans have withdrawn their Core Disciples and higher-ups, but the Titan Giant Ape clan has shown no movement!"

The Elder replied with cupped hands.

"Titan Giant Ape? Tai Ba!!!"

Blood light flickered in Yuan Tongtian's eyes.

The Titan Giant Ape and the Blood-Eyed Demon Ape had a blood feud. The previous Clan Chief of the Titan Giant Ape had died at Yuan Tongtian's hands, and the current Titan Giant Ape Clan Chief was his grandson. It could be said that the hatred between the two clans was irreconcilable.

If the other party was the murderer, it was not impossible.

"Clan Chief, please do not act rashly. This matter may have nothing to do with the Titan Giant Ape!"

Seeing this, Yuan Hai quickly spoke to dissuade him.

"Hmph! Other clans have withdrawn their people, but only the Titan Giant Ape clan hasn't. Is that not suspicious?" Yuan Tongtian roared angrily.

Yuan Fei and the other Elders were startled by these words. They knew their Clan Chief had been blinded by rage and now only wanted to find someone to vent his anger on.

And precisely because the Titan Giant Ape clan had a blood feud and was acting independently in this matter, they naturally fell under Yuan Tongtian's suspicion.

"Please calm down, Clan Chief. Regardless of whether the Titan Giant Ape clan did it or not, even if they did, we must consider this carefully. After all, the Titan Giant Ape clan's strength is not weak. If there are other forces involved behind them, it might lead our entire clan to an irreversible situation!"

"Moreover, we have no evidence. If we act rashly, even if the other clans are not involved, they will still help the Titan Giant Ape clan!"

"And if the murderer is not the Titan Giant Ape clan, then the Clan Chief's conflict with the Titan Giant Ape clan will only benefit the hidden murderer. Therefore, I implore the Clan Chief to think twice!"

A Clan Elder, whose cultivation was at the Half-step Dao Lord Realm, spoke to persuade him.

"That's right, Clan Chief! After our investigation, the people from those few forces have not taken in any Human Race members. Before we have evidence, please think twice, Clan Chief."

Other Clan Elders and Elders all advised him. They truly feared Yuan Tongtian declaring war on the Titan Giant Ape.

Although the two sides had a blood feud, once a war broke out, it would not be easy to stop.

If the Titan Giant Ape clan was the murderer, it would be fine. If not, then the Blood-Eyed Demon Ape becoming a laughingstock would be a minor matter; they might even provoke an encirclement by other forces.

After hearing this, Yuan Tongtian's face was so gloomy it looked like ink would drip from it. If he were just one person, without attachments, he would surely unleash a monstrous bloody rage.

But he was not alone; he had to consider his Family.

Although an offspring had died, he was not infertile. While birth was extremely difficult, over long years, offspring could always be born.

But if his clansmen were gone, then his Blood-Eyed Demon Ape clan would truly decline. The Yao Race valued reproduction greatly, so for the sake of his clan, he could only endure.

Yet the more he endured, the more aggrieved he felt. As an Immortal Dao Lord, even one of the top three powerhouses in the Sky Ape Dao Domain, when had he ever been so aggrieved?

"Clan Chief, there's an old Human Race saying: 'The most dangerous place is often the safest!' Could the Human Race who murdered the Young Clan Chief have pulled a 'light under the lamp' trick and returned to the Demon Monkey Heaven Realm?"

Yuan Fei suddenly said.

Since the entire Demon Monkey Heaven Realm had been thoroughly investigated by Yuan Tongtian, and they had focused on it again when the bounty was issued, they had not paid attention to the Demon Monkey Heaven Realm since.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Tongtian's eyes lit up. His Dao sense extended, probing towards the Demon Monkey Heaven Realm.

After a while, he frowned and looked at Yuan Fei with a deep gaze.

Yuan Fei's expression remained unchanged as he said, "Clan Chief, this person must possess special means. I wish to borrow the Heaven-Peering Mirror and personally go to investigate."

"Good!"

Recalling the situation that day, he agreed.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Fei breathed a sigh of relief, finally having managed to gloss over the issue.

The current external situation was not right; he had a premonition that a period of chaos was approaching. At such a time, the Blood-Eyed Demon Ape clan needed stability and could not be swept into the grand currents.

And Yuan Tongtian, as the clan's foremost powerhouse, absolutely could not lose his composure.

"Da da da!"

Just then, a Blood-Eyed Demon Ape clansman rushed over from a distance.

"Clan Chief! Esteemed Clan Elders, something has happened!"

"What is it?"

Yuan Fei frowned upon hearing this and quickly asked.

"The Southern Lihuo Monkey clan has been annihilated!"

The Blood-Eyed Demon Ape clansman replied with cupped hands.

"What?!"

Inside the hall, everyone was startled.

Yuan Fei even quickly walked to the clansman, lifted him up, and asked in a deep voice, "What did you say?"

"Reporting to Elder, the Southern Lihuo Monkey clan has been annihilated. The entire clan was wiped out by a single palm. It is said that the perpetrator was from the Titan Giant Ape clan!" The clansman quickly relayed the information he had received.

"How is that possible?"

The high-ranking officials were all shaken.

"You may leave first!"

Yuan Fei waved his hand with a gloomy gaze, dismissing the person.

"Clan Chief, it seems someone has already set a trap targeting our clan!"

Yuan Fei looked at Yuan Tongtian, his voice low.

The Southern Lihuo Monkey clan was a subordinate race under the Blood-Eyed Demon Ape, responsible for guarding Southern Lihuo Dao Province, which was a border Dao Province between the Blood Ape and Titan Heaven Realms.

Now that the Southern Lihuo Monkey clan had been annihilated, and the Titan Giant Ape clan was implicated, it was difficult for him not to think this was a trap.

It's worth mentioning that the now calm Yuan Tongtian had regained his composure.

At this moment, he had caught a whiff of a conspiracy, because everything was too coincidental.

"Yuan Quan!"

"Clan Chief!"

A Half-step Dao Lord Realm Clan Elder from the lower seats stepped forward.

"You will lead a team and personally go to Southern Lihuo Dao Province to investigate the annihilation of the Southern Lihuo Monkey clan."

"If necessary, you may personally go to the Titan Giant Ape clan to question them. Currently, the evidence points directly to Tai Ba, so justice is on our side. This is a good opportunity to test them out."

Yuan Tongtian tapped his armrest, then spoke with a deep gaze.

"Yes, Clan Chief!"

The old man accepted the order.

"Yuan Fei!"

"Here!"

Yuan Fei stepped forward and responded.

"The Demon Monkey Heaven Realm is entrusted to you! Especially Tu You Mountain, dig three feet deep; you must find that person for me!"

By the end, Yuan Tongtian's voice was filled with killing intent.

"Yes, Clan Chief!"

Yuan Fei bowed in salute.

"You may leave!"

Yuan Tongtian waved his hand, then closed his eyes.

Seeing this, the higher-ups bowed and left one after another.

After everyone had left, Yuan Tongtian opened his eyes, a bloody killing intent flashing within them.

Subsequently, he vanished from his seat at the head of the hall...