505: Chapter 68 Cause and Effect_2 505: Chapter 68 Cause and Effect_2 …
Lord Relegated Immortal silently stood on the top of the mast, looking down on everyone.
Merely by standing there, he was so oppressive that everyone struggled to breathe…
If a Yang God truly unleashed Killing Intent, even a slight wisp of it would be enough to shatter the entire Purple Green Treasure Ship in an instant.
Xie Xuanyi waited silently for a moment.
Although Lord Relegated Immortal did not respond to him, he also did not take direct action.
This was a good sign.
“Xie Zhen.”
Lord Relegated Immortal spoke softly: “You are indeed a remarkable character, truly deserving of a second look.”
Xie Xuanyi merely smiled.
Thousands of words were conveyed in that one smile.
“Are they all dead?”
Lord Relegated Immortal gently fell from the mast, the space shattered, and to everyone’s eyes, he merely made a stepping motion, arriving directly on the deck.
In an instant, he came before the burning giant sphere of flames in front of Qian San.
Qian San’s complexion was somewhat pale.
He looked incredulously at the black-clad youth beside him.
Had a Yang God from the Great Chu Imperial City descended upon them?
The events that unfolded after Xie Zhen left truly exceeded Qian San’s imagination; the arrival of a Yang God was completely outside the scope of the instructions his master had given him.
What did Lord Relegated Immortal mean by his previous words?
Had Xie Zhen…
Killed Yuan Jimo?
“Heh.”
Lord Relegated Immortal stood before the blinding sphere of fire, his gaze indifferent as he stared at the fiery dharma, then slowly extended his hand.
Flames roared wildly, unable to consume even a hair of the black robe, not to mention that diamond-hard skin polished to the extreme in this world.
Under the pressure of the Yang God, Qian San was unable to move or speak, only watching as Lord Relegated Immortal inserted his hand into the dharma and slowly stirred.
Piles and piles of ash flew out.
Broken limbs, wreckage, all incinerated.
Lord Relegated Immortal scooped with his hand, only catching a clump of ash.
He opened his palm, and as the ash gradually dispersed, a pitch-black fabric with golden embroidered edges was revealed, a material quite common in the Imperial City, with many Imperial City Department spies’ official uniforms featuring this design.
Lord Relegated Immortal slowly turned to Qian San: “You dare to kill an Imperial City Department’s Law Enforcement Envoy?”
“…?”
Qian San’s Divine Sea was blank.
“Wait—”
“There must be some misunderstanding here, right?”
Just then, Xie Xuanyi slowly walked a few steps, blocking between Lord Relegated Immortal and Qian San.
He spoke with a light and breezy smile: “Lord Relegated Immortal suggests these people are the Imperial City Department’s Law Enforcement Envoys?”
Lord Relegated Immortal narrowed his eyes.
“When the Imperial City Department carries out cases by imperial decree, especially when they leave Central State, it’s usually to capture significant Evil Spirits…”
Xie Xuanyi spoke calmly: “This Purple Green Treasure Ship is carrying guests of Chu Country, recently from the Great Pudu Temple spreading Buddhist Law, the Fan Yin Temple delegation.
All of the people on this ship were appointed by His Majesty himself; where could there be evil creatures for the Imperial City to capture?”
Hearing this, Lord Relegated Immortal fell silent.
“These thieves boarded the ship and killed; they must have intended to leave the delegation for dead!”
Xie Xuanyi sighed: “Such vile people, how could they possibly be the Imperial City Department’s Law Enforcement Envoys…
There must be evil-doers impersonating the Imperial City Department, seeking to frame and bring disaster.
Lord Relegated Immortal, you must discern with great care, and not be deceived by a piece of fabric…”
“Right.”
Xie Xuanyi looked up, his gaze clear: “Since you’ve come, then the true Imperial City Department’s Law Enforcement Envoy must be nearby.
I wonder if Chief Yuan is here?
I’ve heard that Chief Yuan is intimately familiar with all envoys of the Imperial City Department, so much so that he could recognize them even when turned to ash after death.
Perhaps you could invite Chief Yuan to take a good look at these mischief-makers turned to ash, to distinguish right from wrong with one test.”
At these words, Lord Relegated Immortal couldn’t help but chuckle.
The tall figure in black robes slowly brushed away the ashes in his palm, looking at the youth before him, his expression one of lamentation: “Xie Zhen, oh Xie Zhen…
Do you really not know what just happened?”
The Jade Talisman shattered.
All around Qu River were scattered, severed limbs, scalding blood, and patches of scorching Lotus Sword Intent.
“The junior is unaware.”
Xie Xuanyi shook his head earnestly: “I request that senior enlightens me.”
“Yuan Jimo is dead.”
Lord Relegated Immortal mocked: “You didn’t know?”
The entire Purple Green Treasure Ship fell into dead silence.
Qian San opened his eyes in disbelief.
Mi Yun, Deng Baiyi, as well as the entire delegation from Fan Yin Temple, their expressions became extremely odd at this moment…
They finally understood why Xie Zhen had said such words to Qian San earlier.
“Yuan Jimo is dead?”
Xie Xuanyi asked with just the right amount of surprise, “My Lord, who did this?”
…
Wu Zhexian was utterly at a loss for words.
Just then, a trembling boom sounded in the distant sky.
A streak of golden light, a streak of purple glow, came flying from both sides of the Qu River riverfront…
It was Miao Zhen and True Master Jun Shan who had escaped their predicament.
“Red Immortal,” who was responsible for delaying Miao Zhen, sensed the aura of a Yang God and immediately realized something was amiss.
Upstream of the Qu River, it was very likely that something unexpected had happened.
In his memory, only Yuan Jimo could invoke a Yang God, and this assassination was supposed to be silent; Yuan Jimo definitely did not want to alert a Yang God.
There was only one possibility for such an occurrence.
Yuan Jimo had been assassinated.
The Yang God of Great Chu Imperial City…
had come to settle the aftermath.
He, a being associated with sinister spirits, should not stay any longer in Qu River; even if it wasn’t just a fragment of his soul remaining, even in his prime, he couldn’t contend with Wu Zhexian.
If this Yang God became angry, he would pay dearly today.
Red Immortal hastily fled with extreme speed, carrying the Soul-Beating Banner.
Miao Zhen no longer hesitated and immediately returned to the Treasure Ship.
The situation on the other side was roughly the same…
True Master Jun Shan sensed the presence of a Yang God and immediately ceased his entanglement with Xiao You, who at that moment felt terrified to the core.
Had True Master Jun Shan not released the restrictions of the Flying Sword, Xiao You would have been begging for mercy on his knees.
Finally, getting his freedom, Xiao You did not dare to let out even a peep and quickly fled away using Sword Control.
Moments later, a Flying Sword and a Treasure Staff were suspended in the air above the Purple Green Treasure Ship.
Two Reincarnated Yang Gods, one on the left and one on the right, landed beside Xie Zhen.
“Little Wu.”
True Master Jun Shan with his hands behind his back, floating in the air, looked at this tall figure in the black robe, the tone of his voice containing a relieved smile: “It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you, how have you been lately?”
Little Wu?
Qian San’s expression grew rigid.
Xie Xuanyi also took on a weird look.
It was his first time hearing such a nickname…
But upon reflection, there was nothing wrong with it.
In terms of realm, in terms of seniority, Jun Shan was above Wu Zhexian—
The crowd did not know.
Years ago, before True Master Jun Shan reincarnated, he had fought alongside him and even saved Wu Zhexian’s life once.
“…
Elder Brother Jun Shan.”
After a long silence, Wu Zhexian finally let out a sigh and respectfully gave his title.
He owed his present standing to Jun Shan’s help.
Some debts of gratitude are remembered for a lifetime.
Even if Jun Shan is reincarnated and now just a ten-year-old child, as long as he retains the memory of his former life, Wu Zhexian must respectfully address him as Elder Brother.
With this call of Elder Brother, the atmosphere on the Purple Green Treasure Ship suddenly relaxed considerably.
Wu Zhexian quietly dispelled the imposing pressure of the Yang God Realm.
“What brings you here?”
True Master Jun Shan took a glance at Xie Zhen and slowly spoke out.
He understood what had happened more than anyone, but at the moment needed to feign ignorance.
“Yuan Jimo is dead…
Before he died, he crushed the Jade Talisman.”
Wu Zhexian’s face bore a complex expression, saying, “I promised that whoever crushed the Jade Talisman, I would do my utmost to save their life.”
The last time.
Dao Inquiring Wu Zhexian went to rescue the one who crushed the Jade Talisman and encountered Zhao Chunyang of Da Sui Sword Palace.
Even knowing he was no match.
Wu Zhexian still engaged in battle…
The outcome of that battle made him a laughingstock for a time.
He was no match for Zhao Chunyang, but no matter what, since Zhao Chunyang did not kill the one who crushed the talisman, he lived up to his promise.
But this time was different.
He arrived at Qu River as fast as possible, only to find Yuan Jimo had been torn to pieces…
“I can see…
you’re here to inquire about a crime.”
True Master Jun Shan also sighed lightly: “You think Xie Zhen killed Yuan Jimo.”
Wu Zhexian opened his mouth, then hesitated to speak.
Lotus Sword Intent scattered along the Qu River was left behind by Zhao Chunyang.
If it wasn’t done by Xie Zhen, then by whom?
Yet Xie Zhen was only of Cave Heaven Realm… this result was indeed quite absurd.