Chapter 4674
The handle of the blade was adorned with intricate, mysterious patterns, their complexity forming a stark contrast against the young man’s pale fingers. This juxtaposition made him appear both elegant and unyielding.
The moment he stepped into the hall, it was as if the very air froze. All surrounding noise seemed to fade into the distance, leaving him and his dark blade as the sole focus, the most striking presence in the room.
Upon closer observation, the young man’s brows bore a striking resemblance to those of the Tenth Palace Master, yet his aura was even more heroic, exuding a charisma that outshone the Tenth Master.
The Tenth Palace Master barely raised his head to glance at the young man before him. His brow furrowed slightly, and a trace of disdain flickered in his eyes.
“Who told you to come out?” the Tenth Palace Master asked coldly.
“Father, I—”
“Silence! Who is your father? In this hall, you will address me as the Palace Master,” the Tenth Palace Master interrupted sharply before the young man could finish.
A flicker of grievance passed through the young man’s eyes, but he bowed his head and replied obediently, “Palace Master, I heard that Luo Gongfeng was killed and his brother injured. I request permission to leave the palace and avenge them.”
“Hmph!”
The Tenth Palace Master scoffed. “Is that what this is about? Or do you simply want to take your beloved woman back to the Heavenly Human Realm and escape this palace that suffocates you?”
“I don’t!” the young man replied, shaking his head firmly.
“Don’t try to deceive me. Do you think I, your father, wouldn’t know what lies in your heart?”
The Tenth Palace Master’s voice was sharp, his expression cold and menacing. “You, my eldest son, dared to fall for an ordinary female cultivator and practice dual cultivation with her, staining the pure blood of our God Clan. You should be grateful I haven’t killed you for this disgrace. Yet now, you dare ask to leave the Tenth Palace and return to the Heavenly Human Realm?”
“Palace Master, my only intention is to avenge Luo Gongfeng and his brother,” the young man said softly, lowering his head. He avoided admitting any hidden desire to leave the palace.
The Tenth Palace Master’s piercing gaze lingered on the young man, as if trying to unravel every thought buried within him.
After a tense silence, the Tenth Palace Master finally spoke. “Luo Ta was only a step away from breaking through to the Mahayana realm and becoming an immortal cultivator. How does your realm compare to his?”
“My cultivation level is comparable to Luo Gongsheng’s. I, too, am a step away from breaking through to the immortal realm, but I have yet to find the opportunity,” the young man replied.
“I want to go out this time, and I also hope to use the opportunity to find a breakthrough,” the young man explained calmly.
“Luo Ta has been killed. If you go seeking revenge with your current strength, won’t you just end up dead as well?”
Though the Tenth Palace Lord’s tone remained cold, a trace of concern lingered beneath his words.
“Luo Gongsheng was reckless, arrogant, and underestimated his enemies. That’s why he gave them an opportunity. I won’t make the same mistake,” the young man replied with determination.
Hearing this, a fleeting look of relief crossed the Tenth Palace Lord’s face, though it disappeared almost as quickly as it appeared.
“Fine, you can go. Take the guards and your women with you,” the Tenth Palace Lord said, waving his hand dismissively. “But whether you succeed or not, don’t come back. I don’t want to see you again, and I will never acknowledge having a son like you.”
The Tenth Palace Lord’s cold face betrayed a hint of helplessness and sadness as he spoke.
The young man’s body trembled slightly. He looked up in disbelief, his eyes filled with shock. But when his gaze fell on the Tenth Palace Lord’s face, he saw that the Lord had already turned away.
“…I’ll take my leave.”
The young man’s eyes turned red as he bowed deeply, then slowly left the hall.
Beast City, Yan Mansion
Yan Shuangying leapt up from his chair in shock after hearing his subordinate’s report.
He couldn’t believe that Qiu Wanqing was dead!
Though they had schemed against each other for years, there was still hesitation when it came to killing him. After all, both of them were once promoted by the City Lord. And while the City Lord had not been seen for many years, that didn’t mean he was dead!