Duan Lingtian only looked at Zheng Hong Yi calmly when Zheng Hong Yi refused to admit it. After Zheng Hong Yi finished speaking, he asked indifferently, "Are you done?"
"Hm?"
Zheng Hong Yi's heart skipped a beat when he saw how calm Duan Lingtian was. 'Duan Lingtian … Does he have any evidence?'
Zheng Hong Yi had just been summoned here.
When he first arrived, he thought the assassin from the Blood Skull Gang had failed to keep a close eye on Duan Lingtian's follower. After the follower regained consciousness, he sent a message to Duan Lingtian about how he had knocked the follower out of the Simplicity Celestial Sect's estate.
Zheng Hong Yi was unaware that the assassin from the Blood Skull Gang was already dead. He thought the assassin was still holding Duan Lingtian's follower hostage hostage.
"Sect leader, take a look. Do you see Zheng Hong Yi's Soul Pearl in this Spatial Ring?"
Zheng Hong Yi's heart skipped a beat when he saw Duan Lingtian passing a Spatial Ring to Sun Liang Peng, the Sect Leader of the Simplicity Celestial Sect, who was standing at the side.
Earlier, when he saw his direct disciple, Zheng Hong Yi, refused to admit that he had colluded with the assassins from the Blood Skull Gang, he did not say anything even though he trusted Duan Ling Tian more. He only hoped Duan Ling Tian would be able to provide evidence.
However, when he saw Duan Lingtian passing the Spatial Ring to him, he suddenly remembered something.
The Spatial Ring of the assassin from the Blood Skull Gang was in Duan Lingtian's possession.
If Zheng Hong Yi had colluded with the assassin from the Blood Skull Gang, Zheng Hong Yi's Soul Pearl would definitely be in the assassin's Spatial Ring.
"Even if my Soul Orb is in this storage ring, what does it mean?"
Zheng Hong Yi sneered when he saw Duan Lingtian passing the Spatial Ring to his master. "There are many people in the sect who have my Soul Pearls. How difficult would it be for you to get one from them?
"What if I told you … this is the storage ring of the Blood Skull Gang assassin?"
Hearing Zheng Hongyi's words, Duan Lingtian's gaze turned colder, and a mocking smile appeared on his face.
As Duan Lingtian's voice fell, Zheng Hongyi was completely dumbfounded.
The storage ring of that Blood Skull Gang assassin?
If this was the storage ring of that Blood Skull Gang assassin, why would it be in Duan Lingtian's hands?
Unless that Blood Skull assassin was dead!
As a Soul Bead appeared in Sun Liangpeng's hand, his complexion became extremely ugly. As Zheng Hongyi's master, he was very familiar with Zheng Hongyi's soul aura. The Soul Bead in his hand now had Zheng Hongyi's soul imprint.
"So it's you … evil disciple!"
When Sun Liang Peng looked at Zheng Hong Yi again, a cold light flashed in his eyes. A vast amount of Celestial Origin Energy surged out from his body. It seemed like he wanted to kill Zheng Hong Yi and give Duan Lingtian an explanation.
"Master!"
Zheng Hong Yi's expression changed drastically when he sensed the killing intent in Sun Liang Peng's eyes. He hurriedly tried to salvage the situation. "You can't believe him … Don't tell me this is the Spatial Ring of the Blood Skull Gang assassin?
I saw Duan Lingtian pick up the Spatial Ring from the Blood Skull Gang assassin's body with my own eyes! "
The killing intent in Sun Liang Peng's eyes intensified. He looked at Duan Lingtian and said bluntly, "Duan Lingtian, I'll leave this evil disciple to you … Kill him and avenge your subordinate."
"Thank you, Sect Leader."
Duan Lingtian nodded. Then, he looked at Zheng Hong Yi with killing intent flashing in his eyes.
Liu Guang Lin had died because of him.
For this reason, he had to avenge Liu Guang Lin's death no matter what!
At this moment, no matter how Zheng Hong Yi tried to explain himself, Sun Liang Peng ignored him. He looked at Zheng Hong Yi coldly. It was clear he did not care about Zheng Hong Yi's life.
Swoosh!
Zheng Hong Yi's expression changed drastically when he saw that his master no longer cared about him. A hint of fear could be seen in his eyes when he sensed the killing intent in Duan Lingtian's eyes.
Upon seeing Duan Lingtian was about to make a move, Zheng Hong Yi's expression changed again. He hastily said, "Duan Lingtian, I'm not the only one who colluded with the assassin from the Blood Skull Gang. Even Wang Hong is colluding with the assassin from the Blood Skull Gang.
There should be a purely defensive King Grade Celestial Weapon in the Spatial Ring that belonged to the Grand Elder. It was nurtured by a Celestial Lord. I think it's called the Jade Light Armor. It's the deposit that Wang Hong gave to the assassin. "
Zheng Hong Yi gritted his teeth when he sensed the aura of death approaching him. He decided to drag Wang Hong down with him.
Even if he had to die, Wang Hong would have to die with him.
Moreover, if he did not kill Wang Hong, he might not die.
This was the last effort he made.
"Wang Hong?"
Duan Lingtian's eyes flashed with killing intent. Then, he looked at Sun Liang Peng who was standing at the side and said, "Sect leader, it seems like the Grand Elder's words weren't completely true!"
"Rascal, do you have any evidence?"
Sun Liang Peng asked coldly as he looked at Zheng Hong Yi.
Although Sun Liang Peng asked this question, he was almost certain Wang Hong had something to do with this matter.
"Master, I don't have any evidence, but I can ask Wang Hong to meet me. As long as both of you hide in the dark, I'll use words to trick her, "Zheng Hong Yi said.
Duan Lingtian nodded.
Since Wang Hong was unaware that another assassin from the Blood Skull Gang had come to the Blood Skull Gang, it was only natural that she did not know what was going on.
Zheng Hong Yi had told her through Voice Transmission that the Blood Skull Gang had sent another assassin and asked her to meet him. Therefore, she hurried over to meet him.
"Zheng Hong Yi, what's the strength of the assassin sent by the Blood Skull Gang? According to my grandfather, Duan Lingtian's current cultivation base is comparable to a Ten Directions Celestial King. "
Wang Hong could not help but ask when she saw Zheng Hong Yi.
"An ordinary assassin wouldn't be able to kill Duan Lingtian with his current strength."
Wang Hong did not wait for Zheng Hong Yi's reply.
"Did you hear that?"
As soon as Wang Hong finished speaking, Zheng Hong Yi spoke to the void in front of him. Wang Hong's expression changed drastically as an ominous premonition rose in her heart.
"Wang Hong, as expected, you're involved!"
In the next moment, Sun Liang Peng and Duan Lingtian appeared in front of Wang Hong.
Sun Liang Peng looked at Wang Hong angrily as he spoke.
He did not expect Wang Hong and Zheng Hong Yi would do such a foolish thing. Did it not occur to her that her grandfather was the Grand Elder of the Simplicity Celestial Sect?
On the other hand, Duan Lingtian looked at Wang Hong coldly as though he was looking at a dead person.
"Sect … Sect leader?!"
An ominous feeling rose in her heart when she saw Zheng Hong Yi looking behind her. When she turned around and saw Sun Liang Peng, she was completely dumbfounded.
After a long time, she finally regained her senses. She looked at Zheng Hong Yi and said through gritted teeth, "Zheng Hong Yi, you're the one who brought this upon yourself. I didn't expect you to drag me down with you!"
If she still could not regain her senses, she would have lived for hundreds of years in vain.
…
After Zheng Hong Yi revealed Wang Hong's identity, Sun Liang Peng went to look for Wang Hong's grandfather, Wang Qian Zhan, the Grand Elder of the Simplicity Celestial Sect, and the other high-ranking officials of the Simplicity Celestial Sect to discuss how they should deal with Zheng Hong Yi and Wang Hong.
"This matter is too despicable. It's one thing for disciples to kill each other, but they even dared to hire an assassin to kill them!"
Zhang Guang Zheng, the Vice Sect Leader of the Simplicity Celestial Sect, who had brought Duan Lingtian to the Simplicity Celestial Sect, was the first to voice his opinion. "That's the only way to prevent similar incidents from happening again."
"I agree with the execution."
The other Vice Sect Leader of the Simplicity Celestial Sect, a middle-aged man with a medium build and an ordinary appearance, chimed in as well.
Apart from Wang Qian Zhan, the Grand Elder of the Simplicity Celestial Sect, the other high-ranking officials of the Simplicity Celestial Sect agreed with the two Vice Sect Leaders.
"Grand Elder, what do you think?"
Sun Liang Peng asked as he looked at Wang Qian Zhan.
The other high-ranking officials of the Simplicity Celestial Sect looked at Wang Qian Zhan as well. Their gazes made Wang Qian Zhan feel extremely pressured.
"Execute them."
Wang Qian Zhan said indifferently. After he finished speaking, he turned around and left without looking back.
Although Wang Qian Zhan's tone was indifferent, the high-ranking officials of the Simplicity Celestial Sect could understand how he felt. Therefore, none of them felt it was rude for him to leave in such a manner.
Sun Liang Peng allowed Duan Lingtian to execute Zheng Hong Yi and Wang Hong so that he could do a favor to Duan Lingtian.
After killing Wang Hong, Duan Ling Tian looked at Zheng Hong Yi and asked curiously, "Zheng Hong Yi, I'm very curious … Who's the one who vouched for you and allowed you to issue missions in the Blood Skull Gang?"
As soon as Duan Lingtian spoke, the high-ranking officials of the Simplicity Celestial Sect turned to look at Zheng Hong Yi curiously.
The Blood Skull Gang was one of the top three assassin organizations in the Southern Heaven Territory. It was extremely difficult to obtain an order from the Blood Skull Gang.
The person who vouched for the order was either a leader of a grade-six force or a Celestial Lord.
Apart from that, the person who vouched for the order must have an insider connection.
Therefore, the high-ranking officials of the Simplicity Celestial Sect felt Zheng Hong Yi must have used some connections to obtain an order from the Blood Skull Gang.
"Since I'm going to die anyway, do you think I'll tell you the truth?"
Zheng Hong Yi sneered.
"If you tell me the truth, I'll leave your corpse intact. Otherwise, I'll torture you to death by a thousand cuts!"
Duan Lingtian's eyes flashed with killing intent. His voice was so cold that it seemed as though it came from a world of ice and snow.
Torture by a thousand cuts!
Upon hearing these words and seeing Duan Lingtian's cold gaze, Zheng Hong Yi's expression changed drastically. His face turned as pale as a sheet of paper.
Based on Duan Lingtian's reaction, he did not doubt Duan Lingtian's words at all.
"Once, I met the son of a high-ranking official in the Blood Skull Gang when I was out. It was a coincidence that I did him a favor. Therefore, he gave me his Soul Pearl and promised me two chances to obtain an order from him."
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