"Underestimated Ling Yun Tower?" Fang Zhengzhi squinted his eyes. He did not completely trust Cang Yue's words, but he did not see any trace of guilt in her eyes.
On the contrary, Cang Yue's expression was extremely calm. Even though Fang Zhengzhi's sword was already at her throat, she was not afraid at all.
That was a form of confidence. It was different from arrogance. It was the kind of confidence that someone who had complete control over the entire situation would have, as if everything in the world was in their hands.
No!
It was too easy for him to get close to Cang Yue just now!
Fang Zhengzhi was also confident in his speed, but he was not so confident that he could kill Cang Yue with just one strike.
After all, he remembered that Cang Yue was more powerful than the Monster King Xieluo.
"Fang Zhengzhi, be careful!" At this moment, Lin Mubai's voice suddenly rang out. It was very abrupt and his tone was extremely anxious.
"Hmm?" Fang Zhengzhi's heart skipped a beat. He instinctively thrust his Traceless Sword forward, ready to kill Cang Yue before the danger arrived.
However, it seemed like it was too late.
When he thrust his sword forward, Cang Yue's body had already mysteriously disappeared. It was as if she had vanished into thin air, leaving only a few faintly discernible spots of starlight.
At the same time, Fang Zhengzhi felt a bone-chilling aura pressing down on his back. It was so strong that he could not move his body at all.
Indeed, it was a trap!
Fang Zhengzhi was not too surprised. Instead, he quickly calculated the current situation in his mind. First, she purposely let him get close to her, then used a special method to get behind him?
It should not be that simple.
"Die!" A cold voice rang out.
It was Cang Yue's voice. She was no longer in front of Fang Zhengzhi, but behind him. It felt as if her voice was right beside his ear.
A sneak attack and a voice?
Fang Zhengzhi was not stupid. If he guessed correctly, Cang Yue must have purposely let him think that she was trying to get behind him. Her real sneak attack …
Left? Or right?
Up? Or down?
It should not be!
Because, if it was any one of these positions, it could not be called brilliant, or in other words, it could not be called absolutely brilliant.
If Fang Zhengzhi were to carry out this sneak attack, he would definitely choose to attack the front. This was because, logically speaking, Cang Yue, who was right in front of him, would have disappeared. Furthermore, he had actually stabbed the air with his sword just now, but he had stabbed nothing.
In that case, who would defend the front?
Fang Zhengzhi did not know if his guess was correct. Perhaps he was just overthinking things. However, he was willing to bet on it.
After all, in this kind of situation where they were facing a sneak attack, no matter which option they chose, it might not be the correct one. In that case, they might as well choose the one that they thought was correct.
"Front? Then let's slash again! " The Traceless Sword in Fang Zhengzhi's hand moved again. He completely ignored the chill behind him and swung his sword down again.
"Yin!"
The purple radiance shot into the sky and the roar of a dragon could be heard. At such a close distance, Fang Zhengzhi naturally chose the fastest sword technique. He raised his hand and swung it forward with the Dragon Slayer Slash.
Just as he slashed down with his sword, a muffled 'bang' was heard from behind him, as though something had been firmly slapped.
It's over!
Did I guess wrongly?
Fang Zhengzhi was shocked. He still remembered that there was an ambitious man called Cao Cao in the ancient times. He was unparalleled in his schemes, but he had a suspicious nature.
As for himself just now …
He seemed to have walked the path of being suspicious.
Just as he was thinking about this, Fang Zhengzhi felt a strong force slamming into his back. The strong impact caused him to instinctively resist it.
However, the moment he resisted it, he quickly reacted. The force that slammed into his back was a little strange.
It was not a fist, palm, nor a sword.
It felt like …
It felt more like a person!
A person?!
Just as Fang Zhengzhi was about to turn around, he heard another dull thud. At the same time, he felt an extremely excited emotion coming from the Traceless Sword.
Eh? He hit her!
Fang Zhengzhi was speechless at this moment.
He was already in despair, but reality suddenly gave him hope. Even the ups and downs of life should not be this exciting, right?
Fang Zhengzhi really did not know whether he had guessed correctly or not. However, the truth was that his sword had indeed hit Cang Yue.
That was because the second dull thud was clearly from Cang Yue.
Furthermore, just as the second dull thud was heard, he saw the faintly discernible starlight in front of him suddenly expand. At the same time, an arrow of blood spurted out from the starlight.
Blood splattered everywhere.
Cang Yue's body flew backward and crashed into the entrance of Ling Yun Tower. Her purple dress was torn and fresh blood gushed out from her chest and arms.
Of course, as Cang Yue flew backward, she also spat out a mouthful of blood on Fang Zhengzhi's back.
"Pfft!" Fresh blood sprayed onto Fang Zhengzhi's back like raindrops, bringing with it a scorching heat. Furthermore, a loud and sorrowful dragon roar could be heard in the sky. The dazzling golden radiance exploded and spread in all directions.
"Your Majesty? Lin Mubai! " Fang Zhengzhi turned around and finally saw clearly that the force that crashed into him was from Lin Mubai.
That's not right!
Cang Yue had already been hit by his sword, but Lin Mubai should have been behind him all this while. Lin Mubai was the one who had warned him to be careful. However, whose sneak attack did Lin Mubai block?
Fang Zhengzhi looked behind Lin Mubai and narrowed his eyes. That was because there was another figure behind Lin Mubai.
However, this figure was not Cang Yue.
It was the lady in the white dress, Green Jade!
"Father!" Ping Yang's voice rang out at this moment. Then, a fiery red light shone from behind Green Jade.
"Roar!" A beastly roar rang out. Then, a spot of golden light emerged from Green Jade's chest and gradually turned into the tip of a golden spear.
It was the Blazing Qilin Spear!
The spear had pierced through Green Jade's back, through her heart, and out of her body.
This caused Green Jade's eyes to widen and her face to turn pale. She looked at the Blazing Qilin Spear that had pierced through her chest. She did not feel too indignant, but rather, in disbelief.
At the same time, the fiery red figure quickly went around Green Jade and pounced on Lin Mubai. Her clear eyes were filled with anxiety.
"Father, father …" Ping Yang hugged Lin Mubai, who had yet to fall to the ground, and shook him with all her might. She was clearly very emotional.
Fang Zhengzhi finally realized what was going on after witnessing this scene.
One in front and one behind!
Fang Zhengzhi's guess was right. Cang Yue had indeed chosen to attack from the front. However, apart from the sneak attack, Cang Yue had also used the method of exchanging a life for a life.
This was for insurance.
The voice behind Fang Zhengzhi was naturally made by Cang Yue to confuse him. However, apart from the voice, there was also a real Sage, Green Jade.
"Cough cough … you … how did you see through my 'Star Concealment'?! I … I've never used this technique in front of a living person before! " Cang Yue half-knelt on the ground. She did not look at the dying Green Jade, nor did she look at Lin Mubai, who was vomiting blood after being hit by Green Jade. Instead, she looked at Fang Zhengzhi with an extremely indignant expression. She waited coldly for Fang Zhengzhi to give her an answer.
Fang Zhengzhi finally understood what Cang Yue meant when she said, "Haven't you underestimated Ling Yun Tower?"
That's right!
At this moment, Fang Zhengzhi felt that he had indeed underestimated Ling Yun Tower. He had never expected Ling Yun Tower to be even more ruthless than the other four sects of the Holy Region.
Even though there were still some infighting in the other four sects of the Holy Region, these infighting usually did not include disciples of the same sect, much less a Sage.
However, Ling Yun Tower was different.
In order to achieve their goal, in order to be more safe, and in order to kill in one strike, they chose to sacrifice the lives of other disciples.
Furthermore, they had sacrificed the life of a Sage.
How decisive and ruthless was that?
Most importantly, Fang Zhengzhi did not see any indignation in Green Jade's eyes. There was only a hint of surprise.
She was surprised by Ping Yang's sudden attack, surprised by Lin Mubai blocking the palm with his body, and even more surprised by Fang Zhengzhi's slash.
All sorts of surprises …
Green Jade's eyes were filled with disbelief.
Cang Yue did not even look at Green Jade when she fell heavily to the ground. She only anxiously asked Fang Zhengzhi how he could see through her 'Star Concealment'.
Fang Zhengzhi clenched his fists.
So, this was the real Ling Yun Tower.
It was different from the other four sects of the Holy Region. It was located in a 'paradise' of the Holy Region. It was surrounded by the chirping of birds and the fragrance of flowers.
However, it was here that the lives of disciples of the same sect were as worthless as grass.
"Swoosh swoosh swoosh …"
At this moment, five figures leaped out of the Ling Yun Tower. These figures were wearing dresses that were different from the green and white dresses from before. The color and the material of their dresses were clearly of a higher class.
Of course, they were all women.
However, among them, there were already three women whose hair was somewhat white, and the faces of the other two women were more or less covered with some wrinkles.
A powerful aura emanated from the five women.
Fang Zhengzhi did not even look at them. Similarly, he did not answer Cang Yue's question. It was as if he did not see the five women at all. He quickly turned around and walked to Lin Mubai's side. Then, he slowly lowered his body.
"Your Majesty." Fang Zhengzhi looked at Lin Mubai quietly. He had never expected that Lin Mubai would one day stand behind him and take a blow for him.
This was because, under normal circumstances, if the emperor wanted the minister to die, the minister had no choice but to die.
Since ancient times, there had been far too many officials who had blocked the sword for the monarch. Those who had sacrificed themselves had been bestowed titles of thousands of households, and their descendants had been blessed. Those who had luckily survived had basically been bestowed titles of marquis and ministers, enjoying a lifetime of glory and splendor.
This seemed to be a very normal thing.
However, what was not normal was that …
Lin Mubai, the emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty, had taken a blow for Fang Zhengzhi today. Furthermore, it seemed like the blow had caused him a serious injury.
"Fang Zhengzhi, I am too … too weak. I stood behind you, but … but I couldn't protect you. I could only … do this …" Lin Mubai tried to stand up when he heard Fang Zhengzhi's voice. However, he seemed to have no strength left.
"Your Majesty, I still have some pills with me …"
Lin Mubai waved his hand dismissively. "There's no use. I know that my injuries are too severe. There's no use for me anymore … It's just that … I really can't accept this. I still wish to see Yu 'er one last time before I die …"
"Father, don't die. Don't leave me alone. Father …" Ping Yang's eyes were filled with tears when she heard this.
"Fang Zhengzhi!" This time, Lin Mubai did not console Ping Yang as he usually did. Instead, he grabbed Fang Zhengzhi's sleeve and said with a pained expression, "My only wish now … is … is to see … see Yu Er before I die …"
"You're dreaming!" Cang Yue's voice rang out once again. At the same time, a strange smile appeared on Cang Yue's face, "Lin Mubai, I've received orders from my master not to kill you. However, you've courted death today. You can't blame me for this, hahaha …"
"Master?" Fang Zhengzhi turned to look at Cang Yue. From her face, he could see the excitement and joy that came from the bottom of her heart.
Although he did not know what was going on between Lin Mubai and Yu Er, he remembered that Lin Mubai once said that he was half Cang Yue's master.
Grudge?
What kind of grudge could be so heartless!
Even if Lin Mubai died in front of him, he would not come out to see him? Even if Ping Yang came to Ling Yun Tower and stayed by the Icy Pond for half a year, she did not even take a look at him?
Fang Zhengzhi did not understand it in the past. He always felt that human nature could not be so cruel. However, after seeing how Cang Yue sacrificed Green Jade's life, he finally understood.
Heartless Dao!
Heartless, cut off all emotions, and go through the tribulations of the mortal world.
It sounded unbelievable. However, considering Ling Yun Tower's current style of doing things and their arrogant attitude, it was not impossible for such a thing to happen.
Of course, Fang Zhengzhi could not be sure. However, if this was true, then Yu Er, who Lin Mubai had been talking about, could very well be watching this scene from Ling Yun Tower.
In fact, Fang Zhengzhi had a very bold guess. No one would have cared if Green Jade and the rest had died. However, Cang Yue had only been injured by his sword and was not in any danger. Yet, five women had appeared. Furthermore, the aura of these five women was extraordinary.
This seemed normal on the surface. However, considering Ling Yun Tower's' heartless' nature, it was obviously not normal.
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