As for Xu Lin’s whereabouts, he had already vanished without a trace.
"Do not blame me, the Ancestor, for being ruthless. This matter absolutely cannot be leaked. Your death shall serve as the guarantee for our sect’s lineage. I believe you wouldn’t refuse!"
The Ten Thousand Soul Ancestor muttered to himself, his gaze, however, was extremely fierce.
From the moment Xu Lin made his move, the outcome for the other party had already been decided.
It didn’t matter whether Xu Lin succeeded or not, he was to be silenced afterward.
After all, should this matter be exposed, it would inevitably lead the Ten Thousand Soul Sect into a situation from which there would be no recovery.
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Just at this moment,
a disciple of the Ten Thousand Soul Sect hurriedly approached.
Upon seeing the bloodstains on the ground, the disciple’s face turned pale, yet he then respectfully said,
"Sect Master, someone from the Gu Family Manor has come!"
"What——"
The originally calm expression on the Ten Thousand Soul Ancestor’s face changed instantly upon hearing these words.
Someone from the Gu Family Manor has come!
Even with his composure, he felt a tinge of panic at this moment.
But soon,
the Ten Thousand Soul Ancestor calmed down and indifferently asked, "Who is it?"
"The Outer Hall Master of the Gu Family Manor, Gu Peng!"
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"Gu Peng... Have him wait for me in the front hall."
"Yes!"
...
In the front hall of the Ten Thousand Soul Sect.
Gu Peng sat boldly, with the disciples of the Ten Thousand Soul Sect respectfully attending to him on one side, their faces full of reverence.
When the Ten Thousand Soul Ancestor arrived, his eyes shifted slightly upon seeing Gu Peng but soon returned to normal.
"I’ve long heard of Master Gu’s reputation. Seeing you today, indeed, the reality surpasses the rumors!"
"And you are the Ten Thousand Soul Ancestor?"
Gu Peng raised his eyebrows slightly.
The Ten Thousand Soul Ancestor smiled faintly: "Indeed, I am. May I know why Master Gu has graced us with a visit today?"
At this moment,
the Ten Thousand Soul Ancestor was lowering himself extremely humbly.
Gu Peng glanced at him and spoke in a detached tone: "Not long ago, the Guangyang Princely Heir was attacked. Have you heard of this, sir?"
"This happened?"
The Ten Thousand Soul Ancestor looked surprised, then shook his head.
"I’ve lived in Ling Province for a long time and have not heard of this matter."
Upon hearing this, Gu Peng gave the other a deep look and then said, "It’s said the assailant possessed the ability to wield strange and eerie arts, similar to the teachings of the Ten Thousand Soul Sect. Does this person have any relation with your sect?"
"Master Gu jests. There are others in the Martial World adept in the manipulation of such strange arts; the Ten Thousand Soul Sect absolutely dare not bear the brunt of such an accusation."
The Ten Thousand Soul Ancestor spoke impassively.
The moment Gu Peng spoke, he knew the other had come to confront and accuse.
However,
since the main culprit, Xu Lin, had already been eliminated, the Ten Thousand Soul Ancestor wasn’t worried about the matter being exposed.
Seeing the other’s vehement denial, Gu Peng’s eyes turned frosty.
"It seems you dare do but not admit, sir?"
"Master Gu, everything should be based on evidence. You claim it’s the doing of my Ten Thousand Soul Sect, then may I ask if Master Gu has any proof?"
The Ten Thousand Soul Ancestor’s face also turned unpleasant, his gaze toward Gu Peng turned colder.
"If there truly is evidence proving this matter is the work of my Ten Thousand Soul Sect, then whatever Guangyang Prince decides to do, I will certainly not utter a word of disagreement.
But if there is no evidence and you arbitrarily frame and accuse us, I must say, I cannot accept that!"
"Over the years, Guangyang Prince has administered benevolent governance in Qingyun State, his armed forces are formidable. It is his destiny to vie for the position of Nine States Supreme; I hold much admiration for him.
To do something like assassinating the Princely Heir, I would never consider it."
The Ten Thousand Soul Ancestor changed his tone once more, then lightly smiled.
He wasn’t afraid of Gu Peng’s confrontation and interrogation.
Because there was no evidence.
No matter how much Gu Peng said, it was futile.
Seeing the Ten Thousand Soul Ancestor like this, Gu Peng gave him a long look, then stood up and said, "If this matter is indeed not the work of the Ten Thousand Soul Sect, then there’s no need for my intrusion. I will take my leave!"
"Master Gu, please take care."
The Ten Thousand Soul Ancestor smiled slightly and then had Gu Peng escorted out.
Once his figure had completely disappeared, the smile on the Ten Thousand Soul Ancestor’s face gradually vanished, his eyes turning cold.
"A mere Little Master dares to come here for an inquisition. Had it not been for your association with the Gu Family Manor, today you would have been unable to leave as you came!"
At this point,
The Ten Thousand Soul Ancestor’s eyes revealed a hint of bloodthirstiness.
A Master Martial Artist!
One who possessed rich and vigorous vital energy.
If he could devour and refine that energy, it would save him decades of arduous cultivation.
But regarding this matter, the Ten Thousand Soul Ancestor merely pondered it in his heart.
Killing Gu Peng was simple.
A mere Master could not stir up any waves within the Ten Thousand Soul Sect.
However, the Gu Family Manor behind Gu Peng was certainly not a force that the Ten Thousand Soul Sect could provoke.
This was different from the previous matter.
The earlier issue was done by Xu Lin, who acted covertly. Even Guangyang Prince could not find any solid evidence.
But now, Gu Peng had openly stepped into the Ten Thousand Soul Sect. If anything were to happen to him, the sect could in no way escape involvement.
...
Elsewhere,
Gu Peng left the Ten Thousand Soul Sect.
He turned back and looked at the mountains before him with a cold glint in his eyes. In the next moment, he drew the long blade from behind his back and suddenly slashed down at the Ten Thousand Soul Sect.
With one strike,
the heavens and earth shattered!
The terrifying force rent through the void, brutally striking down upon the gate of the Ten Thousand Soul Sect.
This mountain that had stood tall for an unknowable number of years crumbled utterly under this one blade.
"Boom——"
The mountain collapsed.
The sect, silenced.
Numerous disciples and elders of the Ten Thousand Soul Sect, with no time to react, were completely pulverized by the force of this strike.
Simultaneously,
a terrifying aura burst forth from within the Ten Thousand Soul Sect, and enraged voices that carried boundless fury shook the environs.
"Who dares to attack the Ten Thousand Soul Sect!!"