Quinn died, his crime was determined by Zai Qiu and he killed him on the spot. The only ones who participated were the peak-level Heavenly Dipper Sovereigns from the Core Faction.
Fan Miaoyu stared in horror at the scene before her. She only felt her blood solidifying as her entire body turned cold. Quinn's sword was dripping with blood, the blood of an expert from the Core Faction. He had chopped off the arm of an expert from the Core Faction, but right now, Zai Qiu's palm was right where his heart should be. His life force instantly withered away, Xia Sheng's fist smashed into his back, shattering his internal organs and a long spear pierced right through the center of his brows.
Fan Miaoyu panted heavily. Never in her wildest dreams would she have imagined that Zai Qiu and the others would actually dare to kill Quinn on the spot. The instant he shouted out his surname was Zai, all of them had already acted together, using thunderous methods to surround Quinn, not allowing any accidents to happen. Zai Qiu wanted to act first and report later. Only by doing so would he be able to avenge Sun Qing. In truth, Sun Qing's death wasn't what Quinn wanted. At that time, he and Qin Wentian could only choose to save one person, and both of them chose Fan Miaoyu.
And because they chose to save Fan Miaoyu, there was such a tragic scene before their eyes. One could very well imagine Fan Miaoyu's emotions right now. She had never imagined that the Royal Sacred Sect would be so cruel and cold-blooded.
Si Kou's heart pounded violently as he stared at Quinn's death. His eyes turned red as he drew in a deep breath, trying his best to calm his heart. His personality was destined to be able to endure silently. He had always felt that the human heart was unfathomable, hence when he reminded Quinn to be careful earlier, Quinn didn't really mind. Si Kou also thought that Zai Qiu and the others wouldn't be so ruthless, but he had still underestimated Zai Qiu's determination to kill Quinn.
In fact, Si Kou was sure that Zai Qiu didn't report this matter to the upper echelons and acted first before reporting. If not, killing a Heaven Chosen of the Battle Sword Sect wouldn't be permitted by the upper echelons. This was also the reason why Si Kou felt that Quinn's life wouldn't be in danger today. Hence, he didn't forcefully stop Quinn.
Zai Qiu retracted his palm that was aimed at Quinn's heart. Quinn's body softly slumped to the ground, lying in a pool of his own blood. A peak-tier Heavenly Dipper Chosen of the Battle Sword Sect died just like that, dying with grievance.
At this moment, everyone who came to the gathering felt their hearts tremble at Zai Qiu's ruthlessness.
"The orders of our Royal Sacred Sect are like mountains, everyone has to respect them. Quinn disobeyed the orders and even caused his fellow sect members to be in danger. He's a traitor and shall be killed without mercy." Zai Qiu's cold voice resounded through the silence, causing Fan Miaoyu to feel as though even the wind had turned cold. What a traitor, kill without mercy. Since he had already made up his mind to kill, all arguments were meaningless. All of this was because his surname was Zai.
"What happened?" A slightly cold voice rang out. Obviously, someone had discovered the situation here, and experts were rushing over.
"Quinn disobeyed Uncle-Master Ji's orders, causing Junior Brother Sun Qing's tragic death, and then putting Junior Sister Shang in danger. He should be executed." Zai Qiu spoke. Upon hearing him mentioning Uncle-Master Ji, everyone fell silent. Their silhouettes flickered, and not long after, a voice drifted over, "Zai Qiu, Elder Ji wants you to head to his palace. The others can disperse first."
"Yes." Zai Qiu's silhouette flickered as he coldly stared at Quinn's corpse. After which, he sped away while mumbling in his heart, "There's still one more!"
Xia Sheng and the others also departed. Sikou walked up and carried Quinn's corpse before turning and departing the area. Fan Miaoyu followed behind Sikou. This era-suppressing Heaven's Chosen had a dazed expression on her face. Even now, she still couldn't accept that Quinn was killed just like that.
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Zai Qiu arrived in front of Elder Li. Staring at the cold and indifferent eyes of Elder Li, Zai Qiu's gaze flickered with a hint of evasiveness. Sikou's guess was correct. Zai Qiu had indeed acted first and reported later.
"Zai Qiu, you are too ridiculous." Elder Ji berated. Killing a Heaven Chosen of the Battle Sword Faction would definitely cause the hearts of the Battle Sword Faction to be shaken.
"Uncle-Master, someone has to pay for the death of Junior Brother Sun Qing." Zai Qiu didn't hide anything in front of Elder Ji. He did it for the sake of Sun Qing, and as for the crime he pinned on Quinn, it was because he wanted to kill Quinn. But to his own uncle-master, the junior apprentice brother of his master, there was no need for him to fabricate any excuses.
"So you acted arbitrarily and acted together with Xia Sheng and the others, killing Quinn in public?" Elder Ji coldly spoke. "Take responsibility? Is there someone else who needs to take responsibility? "
"Yes, there's also Qin Wentian." Zai Qiu continued, "This person is even more arrogant and untamed compared to Quinn. Back then, he rejected uncle-master's offer to join our Core Faction. Since he refuses to submit, I shall kill him!"
As the sound of the word 'kill' faded, a cold killing intent gushed forth from Zai Qiu. Elder Ji stared at Zai Qiu, causing Zai Qiu to lower his head again. He couldn't see through his uncle-master's thoughts, he had never been able to.
Elder Ji stared at Zai Qiu for a long time before he spoke again, "The influence of this matter isn't good."
"Influence? My Royal Sacred Sect is able to rule over the various factions not because of any benevolence or righteousness, but because we have the strength to suppress everything. If the Battle Sword Sect is unhappy, you can just scram out of the Royal Sacred Sect. There will naturally be countless sects in the Royal Sacred Region willing to replace you. Without this protective talisman that is the Royal Sacred Sect, how long can the Battle Sword Sect be strong when faced with the hearts of tigers and wolves in the external world?
Zai Qiu inclined his head as he spoke. The 'my Royal Sacred Sect' he spoke of seemed to have excluded all the other factions. In the hearts of these people, the Royal Sacred Sect was the leader of the Core Faction. Only this Core Faction was the true Royal Sacred Sect.
Elder Ji fell silent for a moment before he sighed and spoke in a low voice, "Qin Wentian, what a pity. He is truly a rare Heaven Chosen. I won't participate in this matter, you can go and make the arrangements."
"Yes, uncle-master." Zai Qiu felt joy in his heart. Seems like his uncle-master had tacitly agreed to it. This was the effect of acting first and reporting later. Since things have already happened, there was no way to reverse it. Given his uncle-master's personality, he would definitely do everything perfectly, leaving no loose ends.
After Zai Qiu left, the eyes of Elder Ji flashed with sharpness. "Qin Wentian, I've already given you a chance. Since you refuse to join my faction, your name shall be erased from the Royal Sacred Region."
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In front of the Battle Sword Sect's grand hall, the crowd stared at Quinn's corpse as sorrow filled their hearts.
"Quinn." An old man gently stroked Quinn's face, helping him to close his eyes. This old man was none other than Quinn's master. At this moment, he seemed to have aged immensely. He was extremely fond of this disciple of his. Quinn's talent was good, his personality was gentle, and he was upright. His swords were like him, he was extremely suitable to cultivate in the way of the sword.
However, this outstanding disciple of his had died just like that. Not only that, he died in the hands of someone from the Royal Sacred Sect.
Even the leader of the Battle Sword Faction had arrived. In the Royal Sacred Sect, he held the title of vice sect leader. Not only him, the leaders of the other factions all had the title of vice sect leader and were in charge of their respective factions. But right now, a disciple of his faction was killed in public. This was already equivalent to smacking his face.
"Old sect leader." Quinn's master stared at the old man. This old man was the previous sect leader of the Battle Sword Sect. These people of the Battle Sword Faction all came from the Battle Sword Sect, hence they were more willing to refer to this old man as the old sect leader.
"Tell me everything clearly." The old man spoke to Si Kou. Si Kou nodded his head and recounted Sun Qing's death. At the same time, Fan Miaoyu also explained the actions of that female surnamed Shang, which Zai Qiu used to frame Quinn.
After hearing the narration of the two of them, the countenances of the crowd turned even colder. There were even some who wanted to head to the Core Faction to demand for Quinn.
"Wentian is in danger." The old man faintly spoke, his words causing the hearts of everyone to tremble. That's right, since Zai Qiu dared to kill Quinn in public, he would definitely not spare Qin Wentian.
"Old sect leader, are you not going to demand for Quinn?" Quinn's master's eyes turned red as he asked.
"Demand? Do you think they will hand Zai Qiu over?" At this moment, the old man didn't have the same playful attitude he had when he was talking to Qin Wentian. Instead, he was extremely solemn, exuding a powerful imposingness.
"Could it be that they can do whatever they want and be so rude?" Quinn's master raged.
"In the Royal Sacred Region, the Royal Sacred Sect is the hegemon of this generation, while the Core Faction is the true core. Why?" The old man asked.
"Because of strength, because of that legendary realm." Quinn's master replied.
"You should also know that the reason why they can control everything and make us submit to them isn't because of benevolence or righteousness, it's because of strength. What is strength? If there's a day when one of us can reach that legendary realm, we would be able to exist independently, standing on equal footing with the Royal Sacred Sect, recruiting disciples from all over the world to join us." The old man stared at Quinn's master as he solemnly continued, "These words aren't treasonous or unfilial, but rather, it's a logic that all the factions know in their hearts. Without that legendary realm, do you think they would care about our faction? In fact, they don't even need to act themselves, they can just order the other factions to suppress us. The other factions would be more than happy to do so, and as for the Battle Sword Sect, they can always support us. After all, there are too many major powers in the Royal Sacred Region. "
The words of the old man caused everyone to be dumbfounded. If they resisted, they could directly suppress them. Without the Battle Sword Sect, they could support another major power.
In this place, the Core Faction was the absolute hegemon.
Fan Miaoyu's entire body turned cold as she trembled. Although they all faintly understood some of this logic, when they heard it from the leader of the Battle Sword Sect, it was like the morning bell ringing in the evening.
This was the world of martial arts, cruel and cold. As for benevolence and righteousness, you have to have the strength first before you have the qualifications to talk about it. If not, the strongest martial arts could suppress everything!
Everyone seemed to have a deeper understanding of the meaning of the Royal Sacred Sect, the hegemon of the Royal Sacred Region. The Royal Sacred Sect Leader actually said this in front of everyone, wasn't he afraid that this news would leak out? Because, this was a logic that everyone understood. If they didn't rebel, the Royal Sacred Sect wouldn't suppress them for no reason. Just because of a single sentence? The experts from the Core Faction of the Royal Sacred Sect didn't have such leisure time.
As for having the intention to rebel? There were countless sects in the Royal Sacred Region, who didn't want to replace the Royal Sacred Sect? There were no sects or aristocratic clans who didn't want to. But the prerequisite was that they didn't have someone at that cultivation realm. Was that possible?
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