Chapter 4547
“Reporting to the Palace Master, I only heard others refer to him as Mr. Shi. As for his identity, I’m unclear, and regarding his strength, I have no idea,” Luo Ta replied nervously.
“You don’t know his strength? What’s the point of your position if you can’t assess such things?” the Tenth Palace Master snapped coldly.
Luo Ta trembled, his fear evident. At this moment, Zuo Tianzheng spoke up: “Although I don’t know Mr. Shi’s exact strength, even the Lord of the Western Region fled as soon as he saw him.”
“What? The Lord of the Western Region appeared?” The Tenth Palace Master’s expression darkened in surprise.
“Yes,” Zuo Tianzheng confirmed. “When the Lord of the Western Region arrived, he took one look and immediately ran away.”
“Those old relics from the Immortal Realm haven’t concerned themselves with the affairs of the Tianren Realm for years, being entirely focused on ascending to higher realms. Why would they suddenly show up? And to be scared off? How is that possible? Could there be a cultivator in the Tianren Realm stronger than those in the Immortal Realm?”
The Tenth Palace Master frowned deeply, lost in thought. Something about the situation didn’t sit right.
After a moment, he asked, “If Mr. Shi is truly that powerful, how did you manage to survive?”
“Palace Master, it wasn’t an escape. He allowed us to leave. Mr. Shi said he wouldn’t help Kai kill anyone,” Luo Ta explained hurriedly.
“That’s… peculiar,” the Tenth Palace Master murmured, still unable to discern the connection between Mr. Shi and Kai.
“Enough for now. You’re dismissed. The Demon Sealing League must continue its plans to gain control of the Tianren Realm as quickly as possible,” he ordered.
“The Heaven and Earth Array won’t hold forever. Once it breaks, the monks trapped outside the Tianren Realm will return. When that happens, we—the Ten Palaces—will no longer need to hide. The Tianren Realm is our rightful base of operations!”
The Tenth Palace Master’s tone was resolute as he addressed Zuo Tianzheng.
“We will do our utmost to fulfill your expectations, Palace Master!” Zuo Tianzheng responded with a sigh of relief.
Though the situation had been grim, the Tenth Palace Master had chosen not to punish him, easing the weight of Zuo Tianzheng’s anxiety.
The Xiao Dynasty.
Kai, with an abundance of resources at his disposal, immersed himself in rigorous training.
At the same time, Kai shared some of these resources with the Xiao Dynasty. The dynasty had suffered significant losses in the recent battle, both in resources and skilled fighters, and needed to rebuild its strength quickly.
For several consecutive days, Kai focused on intense cultivation, occasionally calling upon the sword spirit Zhongli to spar with him.
Constant cultivation could become monotonous, so these sparring sessions offered a welcome change of pace.
While Kai was training, the sword spirit Zhongli also dedicated himself to cultivation. Zhongli had retained a trace of sword intent within his body, and with his recent recovery, his strength had grown significantly.
This growth in Zhongli’s power indirectly enhanced Kai’s abilities as well.
At this point, Kai could confidently handle a fifth-grade cultivator in the Mahayana realm without much difficulty.
Amid his training, Kai received a voice transmission from the Palace Master of Guanghan Palace—the head of the Mu family had come out of retreat.
Realizing the implications, Kai quickly bid farewell to the Xiao Dynasty and set out for Nanjin City.
He knew that once the head of the Mu family discovered his son’s death, he would undoubtedly seek vengeance. If Kai wasn’t found, the Mu family might turn their anger toward Guanghan Palace instead.
Kai, accompanied by Ji Yun, immediately boarded an airship and traveled to Nanjin City at top speed.
In Nanjin City, Mu Kunrong, the head of the Mu family, was seated in the local branch of Wantong Pavilion.
Pavilion Master Qian was personally hosting him.
Despite the Mu family’s significant influence in the region, Mu Kunrong knew better than to provoke Wantong Pavilion unnecessarily.
“Master Mu,” Pavilion Master Qian began, “every cultivator in Nanjin City is aware that your son participated in a competition here.”
“While it’s true that Kai killed your son, it was a fair duel, overseen by Wantong Pavilion. The battle was witnessed by many cultivators, and wagers were even placed on the outcome.”
“Your desire for revenge is understandable, but if you wish to uphold your reputation, you can challenge Kai in the arena and defeat him there. Doing so will not invite criticism.”