Chapter 52: Heaven-Shaking Thunderclouds over Xianwu Island

“Now Lu Jin is fearless: he even dared to abolish my Shizun’s cultivation!” Yang Dianfeng spoke through gritted teeth.

Liu Ruyan’s eyes were dark. “Senior Brother, do not worry! We will certainly avenge Elder Chen Jiang. There is no time to waste: let us return to the Ten Thousand Swords Sect first!”

“Good!”

While the two were rushing from the Eight-Part Blood Dragon Altar toward the sect, a conspiracy was brewing within the Ten Thousand Swords Sect.

Ji Yaoyue, the Peak Master of Saintess Peak, along with Yang Dianfeng’s mentor in the sect, Chen Jiang, and several other high-level figures, were plotting in a dark chamber. The room was pitch black, making faces indistinguishable, but one person sat at the center with a powerful aura. Even Ji Yaoyue’s voice was full of respect.

“Peak Master Wan! This Lu Jin is arrogant and domineering. After three years of seclusion, he came out and started a slaughter: he killed several of our elders and disciples. Now, he even dared to abolish Elder Chen Jiang’s cultivation. He is simply too rampant!”

“This Peak Master implores Peak Master Wan to step forward and slay this cur!”

Other high-level officials added their voices: “Correct! Peak Master Wan, your combat power is now the number one in the Ten Thousand Swords Sect!”

At these words, the man known as Peak Master Wan frowned slightly. This was Wan Helai, the Peak Master of the number one peak, Zhuxian Peak. His cultivation was at the peak of the 8th-grade Jindan realm, only half a step away from the 9th-grade!

“Peak Master Ji, what is the meaning of this?” Wan Helai’s voice was full of authority, carrying the weight of a top expert.

Ji Yaoyue narrowed her eyes. “Peak Master Wan, we are both members of the Blood Messenger Alliance; there is no need for me to hide anything. I have received secret news that the Sect Master, Chu Tianxiong, recently killed the Five-Poison Blood Venerable. In the process, he was afflicted by the Venerable’s Primal Chaos Poison. There is no cure!”

As these words were spoken, clear sounds of shock erupted from the other officials in the room.

“Is the source reliable?” Wan Helai’s voice remained indifferent.

Ji Yaoyue replied: “A blood messenger witnessed it on the battlefield with their own eyes!”

Wan Helai fell silent, seemingly waiting for something. After a few heartbeats of silence, one official spoke with a resolute tone: “Hmph! Peak Master Wan is the true number one expert of our sect. Besides, the Ten Thousand Swords Sect has long been favored by the Ancestor. Chu Tianxiong has consistently failed to complete the Ancestor’s mission: we should assist Peak Master Wan in fulfilling it instead!”

Others immediately responded: “Peak Master Zhang is right!”

“We are all followers of the Blood Moon Ancestor. Chu Tianxiong has a heart of rebellion: we cannot let him harm us!”

“I even suspect that the so-called Holy Tabernacle organization was created by Chu Tianxiong!”

“Fighting against the Blood Moon Ancestor? That is like a mantis trying to stop a carriage!”

“There is no better time than now! From this moment on, we shall search for Chu Tianxiong’s whereabouts. Once he is found, we will join forces to kill him. At that time, Peak Master Wan will be the supreme leader of the sect! Once we gain the Ancestor’s favor, our sect will become a super-sect in no time!”

“I share this intent!”

“This Elder agrees!”

Hearing these words, Wan Helai’s eyes flickered in the darkness. His voice remained cold: “Since you all share this heart, then I shall not decline.”

“We all revere the Ancestor. Everything we do must follow the Ancestor’s will. Since you all support me so fervently, from this moment on, search for Chu Tianxiong with all your strength. Once his tracks are found, report immediately and kill him together!”

“Understood!”

Ji Yaoyue then added, “According to the blood messenger’s report, Chu Tianxiong knows he cannot get the antidote from the Five-Poison Blood Venerable. The only person who might save him is the Venerable’s former mentor, the Huangque Pharmacist!”

Wan Helai’s expression shifted. “The Huangque Pharmacist who has been in seclusion on Xianwu Island for years?”

“Exactly that person!”

“Good! Peak Master Ji, since there is a possibility he went to Xianwu Island, you follow that lead. Once he is discovered, report immediately!”

“I obey!”

Xianwu Island.

Spiritual Qi surged within a hidden location. In a sudden moment, a streak of mysterious light shot up from a hidden cave toward the heavens. Even in the bright daylight, the light was clearly visible as it pierced the clouds!

Rumble!

Thunder roared. Soon, layers of black clouds pressed down, gathering more and more until they resembled thick ink covering the entire mountain peak.

“Huh? This is… a Jindan Lightning Tribulation? Such a violent aura: I wonder which master is crossing a tribulation, and of what grade?”

Within that mountain forest, the powerhouses of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion, who were waiting for Lu Jin’s group, looked on with shock. One of them was Zhang Tushan, the Deputy Lord of the Pavilion, who had previously stopped the Song family. Over ten other experts were now sitting cross-legged beside him.

As they saw the sky fill with thunderclouds, they were filled with awe. When they looked toward the forest they had been observing, their brows knit into ripples.

“Deputy Lord Zhang, something is wrong! The lightning tribulation and that light are coming from that mountain valley!”

“Could it be them?”

“Impossible! Young Friend Lu and that woman do not have the cultivation to trigger such a heaven-shaking tribulation! Such a powerful momentum would require an 8th-grade or 9th-grade Jindan!”

“Could there be another hidden expert in that forest?”

The group looked bewildered but did not move. “There must be a master!”

“With such a powerhouse appearing, we must act according to the situation. If it is someone unrelated to our pavilion, we should just protect ourselves.”

“I just don’t know when Lu Jin and the woman will come out…”

“Be patient. We must not make a grave mistake.”

As the Deputy Lord, Zhang Tushan was meticulous. Many hidden masters lived on Xianwu Island; although the pavilion was strong, they did not dare to offend everyone. In this situation, they had to be cautious.

BOOM!!!

While they were in shock, the thunder grew even more violent. The ink-thick clouds rolled like black waves, possessing a momentum that could suppress the entire island!

Aside from the pavilion experts, many other powerhouses within hundreds of miles were also left speechless by the scene.

“What terrifying thunderclouds! I wonder which expert is crossing their tribulation here?”

The Song family experts, who were still searching for Lu Jin and Long Xiwei, also felt their hearts leap in fear.

“If our Song family could gain the help of such a person, we would surely soar to the heavens!”

“Young Master, such an expert is likely at the peak of the Jindan realm. Our Song family might be too weak to afford their help!”

“Heh, if we don’t try, how will we know?” Song Wen smiled darkly. “When this person returns from their tribulation, watch how I win them over!”