306: Chapter 295: Does Killing a Sectâs Foundation Building Require a Reason?_1 306: Chapter 295: Does Killing a Sectâs Foundation Building Require a Reason?_1 âAh?â
Han Lin was stunned for a moment.
âHere you go.â
Jiang Ding tossed a token that had been made by Sect when Liu SanQi was there.
It served as a symbol of disciple status for Jinlingshan Mountainâs disciples, and also granted access to places like the Book Pavilion.
Han Lin left with a small shock.
âNext, the Mercury Silver Magical Gold.â
âIt belongs to me, only I can unleash its true potential, not to craft it into some messy Du FanâŠâ
Jiang Ding muttered to himself.
Whoosh!
An Azure Flying Sword shattered the Mountain Peak Array and flew off into the distance.
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After the Sect Main Hallâs foundation-building discussion concluded, streaks of Escape Light from the foundation builders scattered in all directions.
âBrother Zhou Lingwu,â
A cultivator at the early stage of foundation building from the Zhou family felt uneasy and transmitted his voice in a low whisper, âItâs one thing to discuss Uncle Kunlong in the Sect Main Hall, just words, but the direct seizure of Uncle Kunlongâs Poisonous Liquid Silver MineâŠ
If he establishes his foundation, Iâm afraidâŠâ
Fear flashed momentarily across the faces of several Zhou family-friendly foundation-building cultivators nearby.
In the jade slips of disciple records, a Qi Practicing Phase Xiantian Sword Body slaughters his peers as if they were mere dogs.
If he reaches foundation building,
They couldnât imagine how terrifying the situation could be.
âWhat do you mean âhisâ Poisonous Liquid Silver Mine?â
Zhou Lingwu revealed displeasure and scoffed, âThe Lanshan Spirit Mine has been mined by the Sect for hundreds of years; when did it become privately owned?
If thatâs the case, I might as well discover a Spirit Iron Mine tomorrowâ
âYes, but stillâŠâ
The surrounding foundation-building cultivators remained silent.
In the Cultivation World, there is no such thing as reason or unreasonâstrength is always respected, with the weak daring to take from the strong being against reason.â
âWhat do you mean, âbut stillâ?!â
Zhou Lingwu snapped impatiently, âHeâs been cowering like a turtle on Jinlingshan Mountain for so long; he must be hopeless at foundation building.
What use is it to dominate the Qi Practicing Phase?
Stop acting like such cowards.â
âFurthermore, even if he does reach foundation building, so what?
Is this something I could use for myself?
Could I ever afford the Third Order Poisonous Liquid Silver Mine?â
He said with a cold laugh.
âCould it be, Brother Zhou, youâve offered it toâŠâ
Three foundation-builders felt a sense of relief wash over them, taking a deep breath.
It was fine as long as they werenât the only ones responsible for the matter.
âYou donât need to think of me like that.
While the Poisonous Silver Mine is valuable, I didnât set my heart on it,â
Zhou Lingwu shook his head and his eyes revealed a killing intent, âThe Nine Apertures Golden Fruit must belong to our Zhou family, must belong to Uncle Kunlong.
No one can take it, no one can!â
âItâll be even better if he fights over it.â
âIf he truly doesnât know whether heâs dead or alive, and tries to snatch the Third Order Spirit Mine from Patriarch Jin Danâs hands, this is exactly what the elders and I in the family hope to seeâŠâ
His words were chillingly cold.
âMy brother, we underestimated you,â
The foundation-building cultivators nearby straightened up, their faces showing remorse.
Clang!
Suddenly, a sword cried out.
All the foundation-building cultivators who had just come out of the Sect Main Hallâs discussion changed expressions radically.
Their Escape Lights stopped and they looked up at the sky, an instinctual fear arising in their hearts.
Whoosh!
An Azure Flying Sword arrived from the void, a faint Sword Intent of Destruction spreading in all directions, overseeing all the foundation-building cultivators from the clouds above.
âPaying my respectsâŠ
to Uncle Kunlong!â
Lei Linghe, the foundation-building peak sect leader, showed a bitter expression, sensing what was coming, and bowed in reverence.
âFoundation building?â
âFoundation building!â
The many Qiyu Sect foundation-building cultivators realized something, feeling a mixture of surprise, fear, unease, and resentmentâall different reactionsâbut nevertheless, they all bowed respectfully toward the sky.
âPaying my respects, Uncle Kunlong!â
A wave of foundation-building cultivators bowed, chanting their obeisance in unison.
The Azure Flying Sword unfolded its Sword Intent, searching for a moment, targeted Zhou Lingwu and the other three, and transformed into a streak of Azure Sword-light descending swiftly.
The other Foundation-building Cultivators let out a sigh of relief, awakening from the rigid fear imposed by the Sword Intent.
Then they saw the Flying Sword fall with a murderous intent, swift and decisive, without any superfluous words.
âUncle Master, no!â
Sect Leader Lei Lingheâs face changed color.
âI am a Foundation-building Cultivator of the Sect; how dare you kill me?!â
Zhou Lingwu roared.
Fear filled his heart; his Mana and Divine Sense exploded in full force.
A high-grade Flame Shield Magic Tool unfolded before him, its flames rising, and its gold light dazzling, expanding to a height of several meters, shielding him securely.
Yet the fear in his heart showed no signs of diminishing.
âPatriarch Zhou!â
âI am Patriarch Zhou, your Second Brotherâs kin!
You canât kill me!â
Zhou Lingwu shouted tremulously.
The Azure Flying Sword paused for a moment, as if in thought, before separating from the light of the sword.
âThe Poisonous Liquid Silver Mine belongs to the Sect!
It wasnât stolen by me!â
Zhou Lingwu, recovering from the suffocating fear, growled, âYou have no reason to kill me; otherwise, you will sever your own ties with the Sect, and the two Elders wonât let you off.â
âIf I die, you will undoubtedly die too!â
âYou want a reason?â
âAs it happens, there is one.â
The Azure Flying Sword vibrated the air, producing a voice, and then transmitted to Sect Leader Lei Linghe an image gleaned from the Divine Soul of a slain peak Foundation-building Cultivator from Xuetu Hall.
âYu Ying, the old man, died and had his soul searched?!â
Lei Lingheâs face changed, shock and fear apparent.
This was a renowned peak Foundation-building Cultivator of the Xuetu Hall, stronger than himself, responsible for the lives of more than a dozen Qiyu Sect Foundation-building Cultivators and the controller of many of Xuetu Hallâs covert agents.
ââŠan espionage agentâŠdespite Zhou Lingwuâs heinous crimes.â
Lei Linghe was not surprised by this, merely said with difficulty, âUncle Master, please wait for the Elders to emerge from their retreat to decide and deal with himâŠâ
âThereâs no need.â
âSince thereâs a reason, thatâs enough.â
Shoo!
The Azure Flying Sword no longer paused, turning into a streak of sword-light, falling towards Zhou Lingwuâs head, ignoring the Flame Shield as if it was nothing, piercing straight through it without the slightest hindrance.
âNo!â
Zhou Lingwu was terrified, madly burning his Essence Blood to escape toward the main peak of Huomai.
Shoo!
An Azure Flying Sword passed through his skull, leaving a big hole in his forehead, his body stiffened, and he fell to the ground powerlessly, kicking up a large cloud of dust.
The surrounding Qiyu Sect Foundation-building Cultivators felt a chill in their hearts.
A Foundation-building Cultivator like them, who was also addressed as Uncle Master and Predecessor outside, lay dead before them like a dead dog, unable to even put up much of a resistance.
âLei Linghe.â
The humming of the Azure Flying Sword vibrated through the air, its voice coming forth, indifferently stating, âAs the Sect Leader, you allowed a spy to infiltrate the higher ranks of the Sect.
Are you aware of your crime?â
âThis disciple admits his guilt!â
Lei Lingheâs body trembled, not daring to offer even a slight rebuttal.
He did not have the confidence to escape from the Flying Sword that had slain the Yuren from the Xuetu Hall.
âThen, there should still be accomplices among the dark agents; should you not investigate thoroughly?â
The Azure Flying Swordâs Divine Sense swept past, clearly landing on three other Foundation-building Cultivators involved in the theft of the Poisonous Liquid Silver Mine, causing them to reveal fearful expressions as their blood and Divine Souls nearly solidified.
âUncle Master, thisâŠâ
Lei Linghe showed difficulty.
As far as he knew, this matter involved Patriarch Zhou; as a mere Sect Leader, how could he dare to provoke a tiger?
âThis disciple will do his utmost to investigate.â
He said, bracing himself.
âGood, do it quickly; do not let the Sect be endangered by covert agents.â
âOtherwise, I will personally take action to slay all those from Xuetu Hall who intend to infiltrate our Sect.â
With a flick of its tail, the Azure sword-light tore through the sky and disappeared from everyoneâs view.
Many Qiyu Sect Foundation-building Cultivators let out a sigh of relief.
They stood up and looked at each other in dismay.