Chapter 1800: Chapter 1798: Fury
Upon hearing the words of the high-ranking members.
Ming Lun’s expression also became extremely grim.
He took a deep breath, looking at everyone, and said with a sorrowful face, "I wish I were joking with you, but these things are a fact. I wish they never happened. You all know, Great Elder Ming Kun, he is my own brother. We share a deep brotherly bond. He died, and the most pained should be me, so how could I joke with you?"
With these words from Ming Lun, several high-ranking members who were originally murmuring all suddenly closed their mouths.
Yes!
Great Elder Ming Kun was the Hall Master’s own brother. Blood is thicker than water.
How could the Hall Master make jokes about his own brother?
Moreover, Hall Master Ming Lun is usually a very serious person, never joking, much less making such a joke.
For a moment, everyone accepted this fact, their faces turning extremely grim.
One must know, a Heavenly Rank Perfectionist in the Ancient Martial World is extremely rare, they can be considered the strongest in the Ancient Martial World, with only a mere few dozens in number.
Even as a first-rate power, the Nether Flame Hall has very few Heavenly Rank Perfectionists, basically, you can count them on one hand.
Now, all of a sudden, a Heavenly Rank Perfectionist has fallen, which is definitely a significant loss for the Nether Flame Hall.
It even impacted the foundation of the Nether Flame Hall, causing its power to significantly drop, making it difficult to maintain its position in the top tier of first-rate powers.
This is a huge impact on the Nether Flame Hall.
In fact, if this continues, the Nether Flame Hall may very likely decline.
And as senior members of the Nether Flame Hall, everyone present, whose fate is naturally tied to the Nether Flame Hall, if it falls, they will naturally be affected as well. As the status of the Nether Flame Hall in the Ancient World declines, their status will naturally follow.
It is truly a case of rise together, fall together.
So at this moment, everyone’s mood became heavy.
"Hall Master, what exactly happened? Why did the Great Elder suddenly fall? Could it be that a top-tier force really sent out multiple Heavenly Rank Perfectionists to besiege him?"
The Vice Hall Master looked at Ming Lun and asked, puzzled.
As soon as these words from the Vice Hall Master came out, the high-ranking members all asked, "Yes, Hall Master, what exactly happened? Our relationship with the other top-tier forces is supposed to be very good. They have no reason to suddenly attack our Great Elder. Given these circumstances, how did the Great Elder fall? Could it be deviation during cultivation?"
"Hall Master, do you have the latest news? What exactly happened? Please tell us quickly!"
"Hall Master, please speak quickly, we are really worried about the Great Elder!"
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Listening to everyone’s words, Ming Kun took a deep breath, suppressing his sadness, and then said to everyone, "Seeing everyone’s concern for the Great Elder is very comforting, but the Great Elder’s fall is a fact, and as for how it happened, so far, I have no new information. However, I can confirm one thing, the Great Elder’s death was not due to any issues in cultivation, but murder!"
With these words, the expressions of the high-ranking members changed.
If something had gone wrong with Ming Kun’s cultivation, it would be understandable, as history in the Ancient Martial World has seen many strong individuals fall from deviation.
Moreover, Great Elder Ming Kun was treading a path no one had taken before, trying to break through the Heavenly Rank Perfection and reach a higher realm, which inherently carried risks in cultivation.
If he had fallen due to cultivation, that could be explained.
But now, hearing the Hall Master’s definitive tone, it is clear Ming Kun did not die due to cultivation. That’s rather strange.
As mentioned above, it is exceedingly difficult for a Heavenly Rank Perfectionist to fall unless at least two or more such powerful beings simultaneously besiege and kill him.
But given the current situation in the Ancient Martial World, only top-tier assaults could deploy so many Heavenly Rank Perfectionists, and there are just a few top-tier forces, most having good relations with the Nether Flame Hall. Therefore, this seems unlikely, leaving everyone perplexed.
"Hall Master, I feel there’s something peculiar about this. Think about it, the Great Elder secluded himself in the mountains for cultivation, it was impossible for him to offend others. Moreover, most people couldn’t find his hiding place, so why was he murdered? Additionally, to kill the Great Elder, it couldn’t have been done silently; once Heavenly Rank Perfectionists clash, the commotion is significant. Based on our Nether Flame Hall’s intelligence system, we haven’t found any clues related to the Great Elder’s fall so far. Don’t you find it odd?"
The Vice Hall Master looked at Ming Lun and asked, puzzled.
"Hmm, indeed this matter is peculiar, but to uncover specific details, our intelligence department needs to investigate thoroughly to find answers. Currently, the only confirmed fact is that the Great Elder’s Soul Jade Token has shattered, indicating he has fallen, and definitely was murdered, not due to cultivation deviation!"
Ming Lun nodded and said.
In the Nether Flame Hall, almost all high-ranking members own a Soul Jade Token, which represents their life sign. Once someone falls, the Soul Jade Token shatters.
Ming Lun learned of Ming Kun’s death from his Soul Jade Token.
As the Great Elder of the Nether Flame Hall, Ming Kun’s Soul Jade Token was placed in the most prominent position. The person in charge of monitoring the tokens checks them daily, and naturally, the first one they see is the Great Elder Ming Kun’s Soul Jade Token. Upon discovering the shattered token, they immediately reported it to Ming Lun, who, after a careful examination, concluded Ming Kun’s fall.
"Investigate! This must be thoroughly investigated. Dare to murder our Nether Flame Hall’s Great Elder, regardless of which force they belong to, their entire clan must be exterminated!"
The Vice Hall Master said angrily.
"Yes, once we find out who killed the Great Elder, we must kill them, and slaughter all associated with them!"
"Until this vengeance is exacted, our Nether Flame Hall cannot stand with its face unblemished!"
The high-ranking members said angrily.
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