Chapter 1191: Chapter 1191: Martial Arts Evil Cultivator
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Xiao Yi and Qing Lin left.
However, just as they stepped out of the Wind Shattering Hall’s door, a hurried figure suddenly collided into them.
Xiao Yi reacted quickly, sidestepping the collision.
"Apologies," said the person, glancing at Xiao Yi with an apologetic expression before quickly walking into the Wind Shattering Hall.
Xiao Yi shook his head, not caring, and was about to leave.
But suddenly, a loud shout came from within the Wind Shattering Hall.
"Urgent decree from the Vice Hall Master, all Wind Masters with the title of Chief Steward or above in Four-direction City, immediately proceed to the Asura Hall Main Hall."
"Hmm?" Outside the Wind Shattering Hall, Xiao Yi furrowed his brow.
"Proceed to the Asura Hall Main Hall?"
"Is something significant happening?" Qing Lin asked in confusion.
At this time, a staff member quickly walked out of the Wind Shattering Hall.
Xiao Yi recognized this staff member from the Task Department earlier.
If not mistaken, he was to announce this urgent decree throughout the Four-direction City.
"Let’s go, check out the Asura Hall Main Hall," said Xiao Yi.
As the Chief Steward of the Wind Shattering Hall, it was only natural for him to go.
However, such urgent decrees were generally equivalent to a summons and were not mandatory.
Go if you wish, if not, it’s fine.
But instinctively, Xiao Yi thought, if not mistaken, it was surely related to the ’Heavenly Demon Blood Bat’ incident.
The two headed towards the Asura Hall Main Hall.
Along the way, they frequently saw martial artists hurrying by.
Judging by their aura, all had exceptional cultivation.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yi also heard several announcements.
"Urgent decree from the Vice Hall Master, all Flame Hall Warriors with the title of Chief Steward or above, immediately proceed to the Demon Hunting Hall Main Hall."
"Urgent decree from the Vice Hall Master, all Medicine Envoys with the title of Chief Steward or above, immediately proceed to the Demon Hunting Hall Main Hall."
"Urgent decree from the Vice Hall Master... immediately proceed to the Black Demon Hall Main Hall."
"Urgent decree from the Vice Hall Master... immediately proceed to the Asura Hall Main Hall."
"....."
One by one, the Eight Palace Martial Artists quickly moved through the Four-direction City.
Decrees were being spread throughout Four-direction City at an extremely fast pace.
A heavy atmosphere suddenly enveloped the entire Four-direction City.
Xiao Yi and Qing Lin’s expressions grew serious.
"Let’s quicken our pace," said Xiao Yi, increasing his speed.
"Hey, wait," Qing Lin exclaimed urgently, "I’m not an Eight Palace Martial Artist, can I go too?"
"No problem, just follow me," replied Xiao Yi.
The two swiftly headed towards the Asura Hall Main Hall.
In Four-direction City, each of the Eight Palaces had a Main Hall stationed here.
The Asura Hall Main Hall wasn’t far from the Wind Shattering Hall Main Hall.
A dozen minutes later, they arrived at the Asura Hall Main Hall.
Like the Wind Shattering Hall Main Hall before, the Asura Hall Main Hall here was significantly larger and more magnificent than the main or sub halls in other areas.
The two entered, and the Asura Hall was already crowded with martial artists.
On one side, a staff member was leading the crowd into the Inner Hall.
Upon entering the Inner Hall...
The spacious Inner Hall had already been waiting for no less than a few thousand martial artists.
Xiao Yi sensed the area, his expression slightly surprised.
These thousands of martial artists all had cultivation above the Saint King Realm, all likely held the title of Chief Steward or above, with many Sub Hall Masters also present.
"As expected of Four-direction City," Xiao Yi murmured to himself.
The strongest major city in the Four-direction Domain was able to gather such a large number of powerful figures in such a short time.
And this was only within the Asura Hall.
Moreover, these thousands of martial artists were just the Wind Shattering Hall and Asura Hall Warriors.
The Wind Shattering Hall and Asura Hall constituted the Alliance Hall.
It’s likely that over at the other Demon Hunting Halls, strong warriors from the Flame Hall and Medicine Venerate Hall were also gathering.
The same was surely true for the Black Demon Hall.
"Such a grand array, what on earth is happening," whispered Qing Lin.
"I don’t know," Xiao Yi shook his head.
After over half an hour...
More and more Wind Shattering Hall Warriors and Asura Hall experts arrived.
At this time, in the center of the Inner Hall, an elder slowly walked out.
"Salute the Vice Hall Master," the surrounding martial artists greeted in unison.
"Such powerful physical strength," remarked Xiao Yi with a look of amazement, gazing at the elder.
This elder was definitely at the level of a Martial Arts Emperor.
In the main hall of Four-direction City, even a Vice Hall Master had such strength.
The elder gestured with both hands, "No need for formalities."
"Everyone may have already guessed why we’ve gathered today."
The elder’s voice spread all around.
Many of the surrounding martial artists nodded.
"May I ask the Vice Hall Master, is it about the recent bloodbath near Tianling City’s major city?" asked one martial artist.
"Tianling City?" whispered Qing Lin next to Xiao Yi, "Isn’t that the major city we passed earlier?"
Xiao Yi nodded, indicating for silence.
"Indeed," the elder said solemnly, "More than half a month ago, Tianling City saw frequent beast tides and abnormal phenomena."
"Ten days ago, nearby major cities began experiencing inexplicable bloodbaths."
"In just ten days, no less than 15 major cities were subjected to bloodbaths. Not a single living being was spared, and there were no signs of battle, a complete mystery."
"Vice Hall Master, wasn’t it rumored to be the work of Heavenly Demon Blood Bats?" another martial artist inquired.
"Heavenly Demon Blood Bats?" Many martial artists around were visibly shocked upon hearing this.
"Those legendary fierce beasts, born of bloodthirst, extremely violent."
"I’ve heard they’re Emperor-level Demonic Beasts, even ordinary Martial Arts Emperors have to avoid them."
"This is troublesome."
Many martial artists looked worried.
"Everyone, please calm down," the elder gestured again with both hands.
"The Wind Shattering Hall Main Hall has determined it’s not the doing of Heavenly Demon Blood Bats."
"The Demon Hunting Hall Main Hall investigated as well, finding not a trace of demonic beast aura. It’s not the work of demonic beasts."
"A bloodthirsty beast like the Heavenly Demon Blood Bat could not commit successive bloodbaths in such a short time."
"The Demon Hunting Hall has also verified that if it were a demonic beast, there would definitely be some demonic beast aura present."
"Hiss." Qing Lin gasped upon hearing this, whispering, "Xiao Yi, this aligns perfectly with your earlier suspicion."
Xiao Yi rolled his eyes, motioning for silence again.
The surrounding martial artists were already buzzing with suspicion, "If it’s not the Heavenly Demon Blood Bat or demonic beasts, then could it be..."
In fact, everyone already had their answer.
"Indeed," the elder nodded, "It’s either some bizarre entity, or an Evil Dao Martial Cultivator causing havoc."
The elder’s voice suddenly intensified in tone.
Clearly, the latter possibility seemed more likely.
"We will soon find out exactly what it is," the elder declared solemnly, "The Vice Hall Master from the Wind Shattering Hall Main Hall is in pursuit, it won’t escape."
The Wind Shattering Hall Warriors excel in Wind Control.
If a Vice Hall Master personally mobilizes for pursuit, it’s impossible for the ’target’ to escape.
"However," frowned one of the surrounding martial artists, "If it’s indeed an Evil Dao Martial Cultivator with such power to repeatedly massacre large cities."
"I’m afraid we regular Saint King Realm individuals are..."
Sending a Vice Hall Master for tracking and such major activity within the main hall.
It’s not hard to imagine how dire this individual’s power must be.
For the martial artists present, it might be quite challenging to face such a threat.
"Still, there’s quite an uproar. What’s really happening?" Qing Lin muttered.
"I don’t know," Xiao Yi shook his head.
After almost an hour...
More and more Wind Shattering Hall martial artists and powerful Asura Hall figures arrived.
At this moment, an elder slowly walked to the center of the Inner Hall.
"Salute the Vice Hall Master," the surrounding martial artists bowed respectfully.
"Such formidable physical strength," Xiao Yi observed the elder, his face showing slight surprise.
This elder was definitely at the Martial Arts Emperor level.
In the main hall of Four-direction City, even a Vice Hall Master has such power.
The elder raised his hands gently, "No need for formalities."
"I have gathered you all here today. I believe you have some guesses."
The elder’s voice spread around him.
Many of the surrounding martial artists nodded in agreement.
"May I ask the Vice Hall Master, is it regarding the recent bloodbath at the major city near Tianling City?" one martial artist spoke up.
"Tianling City?" Qing Lin whispered beside Xiao Yi, "Isn’t that the large city we passed by earlier?"
Xiao Yi nodded slightly, gesturing for silence.
"In the past half month, beast tides have been frequently occurring near Tianling City, with strange incidents happening repeatedly," the elder said.
"In just ten days, no less than 15 major cities have been subjected to a bloodbath. No one, human or beast, is left alive, and there are no traces of battle."
"Vice Hall Master, wasn’t it said to be the work of the Heavenly Demon Blood Bat?" one martial artist inquired.
"Heavenly Demon Blood Bat?" The mention of the name caused a stir among many martial artists, worry appearing on their faces.
"Such a fierce best, even ordinary Martial Arts Emperors have to avoid it."
"This is a huge problem, indeed."
The surrounding martial artists expressed concerns with troubled looks.
"Well," the elder reassured them with a steady voice and raised his hands slightly. "The Wind Shattering Hall Main Hall has confirmed that it is not the doing of a Heavenly Demon Blood Bat, nor any other demonic beast."
"A beast like Heavenly Demon Blood Bat, known for its bloodthirst, could not have carried out such large-scale bloodbaths in such a short period."
"The Demon Hunting Hall concluded that if it were such a beast, traces of it would have been detected," the elder continued.
"Hmm," Qing Lin exhaled nervously, and whispered to Xiao Yi, "It’s not the Heavenly Demon Blood Bat, is it something else then..?"
The elder looked around, his expression suggesting he already knew the answer.
"Yes," the elder nodded, "It’s not the work of a Heavenly Demon Blood Bat, nor of any demon beast. Hence, it might be something strange or perhaps, the evil work of an Evil Dao Martial Cultivator."
The elder’s voice rang around everyone.
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