192: Speculation about the Cold Water Palace

"That is also because your talent is high enough. For ordinary people to achieve a Breakthrough to the Venerable Realm, it is not that easy."

Wu Linglong hugged his arm, leaning gently against him, and said, "No matter how powerful This humble servant is, I am no match for Young Master! If Young Master were to face me, I'm afraid This humble servant wouldn't even have a chance to strike before being instantly killed."

"Hahaha! Let's go and walk around. I've been in seclusion for nearly a month, and it's really quite dull."

"Then This humble servant shall accompany Young Master to relieve the boredom!"

Jiang Ye reached out and lightly caressed her cheek, laughing, "Hehe, quite the little woman!"

Over the next few days, Jiang Ye and Wu Linglong were constantly affectionate, attending to matters big and small every day.

Outer Profound Realm

Inside the main hall of the Cold Water Palace, Palace Master Shui Moyue and a group of Elders were discussing matters.

Shui Moyue said, "Who can tell me what happened this time? Even the Fifth Elder at the Venerable Realm First Stage was killed!"

In the Outer Profound Realm, losing a Venerable Realm expert is no small impact on a power. Even at the Venerable Realm First Stage, that combat power is not something several Heaven Realm Ninth Stages can contend with.

Grand Elder Luo Mingling said, "This matter is too strange. I suspect someone from this side took action; otherwise, in a place like the Southern Region, how could anyone kill a Venerable Realm powerhouse?"

"If it's someone from this side, the most likely candidate is the Heavenly Fiend Hall. But everyone is dead, and there's no evidence! It's difficult for us to hold the Heavenly Fiend Hall accountable."

"Palace Master, there's something strange. Wu Linglong's life tablet has been fine all along, yet everyone who went to find her is dead. Could she be colluding with the people from the Heavenly Fiend Hall?"

"She wouldn't go that far. Even if we were to take back her saintess token, she is still a member of the Cold Water Palace. Betrayal is a major taboo among all powers, and the Heavenly Fiend Hall wouldn't take her either. Besides, she isn't foolish to that extent."

"Now that the Four Domains Grand Competition is about to begin, we should first prepare for the recruitment of new Disciples. Perhaps we can pick out some Geniuses with good talent."

Shui Moyue was somewhat helpless and said, "Mm, for now, we can only set those matters aside."

Whenever the matter of Disciples was mentioned, Shui Moyue would involuntarily think of Wu Linglong. A year ago, at the age of twenty, she had already reached the heaven realm eighth stage! If nothing unexpected happened, she should be the youngest Venerable Realm powerhouse in the entire Outer Profound Realm.

Southern Region

The day to set off for the Four Domains Grand Competition had arrived, and the twenty young Geniuses representing the Southern Region were ready. Everyone would take the royal family's exclusive cloud ship to a place called Jieyu City in the Outer Profound Realm to participate in the competition.

Xia Li and the leaders of various powers were somewhat anxious because they hadn't seen Jiang Ye appear yet; everyone was waiting for him. If he didn't go, the confidence of the entire Southern Region would likely take a huge hit.

Inside Linglong Pavilion

Wu Linglong was held in Jiang Ye's arms and said softly, "Young Master, you go to Jieyu City with the people from the Southern Region first. I will return to the Cold Water Palace for a visit."

"Several Elders of the Cold Water Palace died here. If you go back, won't there be problems?"

"Don't worry! As long as I reveal my strength, those few Elders will be completely insignificant to them. I'm worried that powerhouses from other forces might act against Young Master. As long as I become the Saintess of the Cold Water Palace again, with my Venerable Realm Second Stage strength, I will certainly receive the attention of the entire Cold Water Palace. At that time, as long as I step forward, the Cold Water Palace will also have to take action."

Jiang Ye caressed her lightly and said, "Don't worry too much. Now that I have reached the Heaven Realm Seventh Stage, a Venerable Realm expert won't be able to take me down."

"Mm! I know Young Master has very powerful means, but adding another layer of protection is not a bad thing."

"Alright, then we shall meet again in Jieyu City."

At the royal cloud ship

Sizzle! Space tore open, and Jiang Ye stepped out. Everyone looked toward him, all filled with a burst of pleasant surprise!