Chapter 998
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Chapter 998: News From All Sides!
The members of the Green Dark Sect remained silent, making no attempt to dissuade Dharma Protector Wang.
In truth, some of them felt a sense of schadenfreude over Wang Mo’s demise. Dharma Protector Wang had often boasted about Wang Mo’s talent, making others feel inferior in comparison.
Now that Wang Mo was gone, he no longer had the prestige to flaunt, which secretly pleased some members.
It must be acknowledged that human nature can be cruel. Even within a sect, unity is not always guaranteed!
When one holds the upper hand, they receive admiration and praise. However, once they fall, others may relish their misfortune, and refraining from further insult is considered polite.
Dharma Protector Wang saw through all of this.
Because of that, his desire to hunt down Wang Mo’s killer intensified—he wanted them to perish without a trace!
Only then could he quell his hatred!
After half a day of travel, several members of the Green Dark Sect reached a barren area. The trees that once stood there had been reduced to ruins, evidence that a fierce battle had occurred.
It wasn’t just the Green Dark Sect investigating—many other factions had arrived, but no one uncovered anything of value.
Eventually, all the groups dispersed, leaving the area empty.
“News just came in—the individual sought by the Seven Star Sword Sect was spotted engaging with a group of wandering cultivators. However, their current whereabouts remain unknown.”
The next day, this information spread rapidly, reaching countless ears in the region.
Word of Su Yi defeating the wandering cultivators quickly made its way around.
However, since those cultivators failed to provide reliable information, they were denied the Seven Star Sword Sect’s reward. Instead, they were beaten and expelled from Sword Star City.
“Furthermore, the loud commotion from the mountains and forests earlier was actually a clash between the Golden Sword Sect’s leader and several others! Rumors suggest that a young boy and a small bird were involved—the very targets of the Seven Star Sword Sect!”
Not long after this, another major revelation circulated among influential figures.
It became apparent that the Golden Sword Sect had a dispute with this mysterious youth, all linked to a man named Huang Jian, a former elder of the Golden Sword Sect who had once traveled with Yang Chuan.
Yang Chuan later perished, and Huang Jian vanished without a trace.
“Now the picture is becoming clearer. Yang Chuan was likely slain by that youth and his strange bird. Otherwise, how could he have subdued Huang Jian?”
“That makes sense! It all adds up!”
“Yang Baikun, the leader of the Golden Sword Sect, has been frantically searching for his son’s murderer. He even fought against the Soul Devouring Emperor, yet the real culprit was just a teenager!”
“Don’t underestimate that youth. Back in Sword Star City, Ran Jianxuan, the young leader of the Seven Star Sword Sect, couldn’t even last a single exchange against him. He even beheaded the Aoka Split Heavenly Tiger, a Demonic Void Realm creature, with a single strike!”
“Indeed, that young man is shockingly powerful! Even among elite forces, he would dominate his peers!”
“And let’s not forget the small bird by his side. It may look unassuming, but with a single flap of its wings, it annihilated Lu, the Deputy City Master of Sword Star City and Dharma Protector of the Seven Star Sword Sect!”
“It’s absurd! Lu was a peak eighth-level Yuan Void Realm cultivator, yet he was wiped out instantly!”
“No one knows the true extent of that boy’s and the bird’s strength!”
…
The entire region buzzed with similar discussions.
Many were left in disbelief upon hearing the stories.
Lately, the mountains and forests had seen a series of chaotic events. First, young disciples from major sects arrived to gain experience and prepare for the Alliance Conference.
Then, the emergence of treasures stirred a frenzy, pushing the atmosphere to a boiling point.
But in the end, the commotion faded, and it remained unclear if anyone had claimed the prize.
During this period, Yang Chuan, the son of the Golden Sword Sect’s leader, was slain; Wang Mo, son of the Green Dark Sect’s Dharma Protector Wang, met a tragic end in the forest; four Golden Sword Sect guardians were killed; Sword Star City was thrown into turmoil; Ran Jianxuan, the son of the Seven Star Sword Sect’s leader; the Aoka Split Heavenly Tiger, the leader’s mount; and Dharma Protector Lu, the city’s Deputy Master, all perished…
One calamity followed another, sending shockwaves through the region.
In response, several third-rate sects mobilized their full strength to hunt down the perpetrator.
“Now the truth is emerging. The guardians of the Golden Sword Sect were likely slain by that youth as well!”
“That leaves only the Green Dark Sect’s case unsolved!”
Through speculation, the situation inched closer to the truth.
Everyone realized that this young man was the catalyst for all these events.
And this revelation left them utterly astounded.
Where did such an unbelievably strong youth come from?
And what was the true nature of that terrifying bird accompanying him?
“If you ask me, the death of Wang Mo from the Green Dark Sect is probably linked to that same young man!”
Someone abruptly voiced their theory, as if they had stumbled upon an important clue, speaking with excitement.
Those who heard the remark were momentarily taken aback before falling into deep contemplation.
It wasn’t an unreasonable hypothesis!
“Heh…”
Amid the murmurs, some individuals smirked slyly and whispered to their companions, “Offending so many third-rate sects at once—if I cross paths with that boy, selling his whereabouts to the major factions might bring me a hefty reward!”
As he spoke, his tongue flicked across his lips, and a gleam of greed flashed in his eyes.
“You’re playing with fire!”
A nearby person immediately warned, “Can you really afford to provoke that many sects? If you do run into him, my advice is to think about your own survival instead of chasing riches!”
This instantly dampened the first man’s enthusiasm.
Indeed, very few dared to challenge that young man.
Considering all that had transpired—especially the recent battle between the Golden Sword Sect’s leader and the youth—it was clear that confronting him yielded nothing but disaster. Some even claimed that the Golden Sword Sect had suffered significant losses.
Given all this, it became evident that the young man and those around him possessed overwhelming strength.
As a result, the consensus was clear—this young man was someone not to be trifled with. If encountered, it was best to steer clear.
And for those who let greed cloud their judgment, they might not even realize how they met their end.
For most, keeping their distance was the wisest choice.
