He turned around and walked to the edge of the flying chariot to look down at Pingdu Mountain.
Seeing that the Sect Master was silent, the four Protectors did not dare to continue talking about Ji Tiandao.
Before this, they had never talked about the Evil Sky Pavilion with their sect master. Up until now, the four great protectors only knew that their sect master was the Evil Sky Pavilion's first disciple and possessed unfathomable strength. He didn't know anything else. If they had not been sent to Anyang on an errand, they would not have had the chance to discuss the Evil Sky Pavilion with their sect master.
The sect master had always kept the Evil Sky Pavilion a secret.
Hua Chongyang, the Great Master of the Green Dragon Sect, remembered that there was something he didn't say, so he said, "Hierarch, the old senior asked me to bring a message …"
"Speak."
"If you want to apologize, you have to do it yourself," Hua Chongyang repeated.
At the same time, Hua Chongyang's heart was pounding. He was not sure if the Hierarch would be angry because of what he had said.
Yu Zhenghai's expression was calm, and so was his emotions.
He said in a clear voice, "How can we give up halfway before our great cause is accomplished?"
"We pledge our lives to follow Cult Master!" the four of them said in unison.
Yu Zhenghai nodded in satisfaction and said, "Do you know who's impersonating the Nether Sect?"
Hua Chongyang said, "The other party only showed up for a brief moment. From the flying chariot to the technique he unleashed, everything was similar to ours. Apart from the mysterious expert on the flying chariot, the others are rather weak. "
Bai Yuqing said, "They're skilled in mimicry. Even the Dark Heaven Starlight is similar to the cult master's technique … Also, when I arrived, I noticed that they were using witchcraft techniques. They should be very powerful witchcraft cultivators."
Yu Zhenghai said, "Mo Qi, the Sect Master of Clarity Sect?"
"It's true that Clarity Sect's Mo Qi has gathered the strengths of many sects … However, he doesn't seem to be skilled in witchcraft. I heard that there's a powerful witchcraft cultivator in the Great Yan Palace, "Hua Chongyang said.
"There's another possibility …" Bai Yuqing said, "The Clarity Sect's Mo Qi has joined the palace. There's more than one elite on the flying chariot!"
This deduction was very reasonable.
However, a deduction was still a deduction, and it required proof. If there was even the slightest mistake in his deduction, it would definitely affect the Nether Sect's subsequent plans.
Up until now, the Nether Sect had been advancing step by step, advancing steadily and surely. That was how it had obtained its current flourishing age. It absolutely could not afford to stumble over these small details.
Hua Chongyang volunteered, "Please give me three days, I will definitely find out the truth."
"Alright."
With that, he turned around.
Yu Zhenghai looked down at the mountain range.
Finally, he looked at Skylark Pagoda.
Of course, he knew of the Skylark Inn.
The Azure Dragon Hall's First Seat, Hua Chongyang, was basically telling the truth.
In the Skylark Nine Storey Pagoda, each storey had a formation.
Cultivators often went to the Nine Stories Pagoda to try their luck and obtain some treasures.
Skylark Pagoda was not in Anyang …
Instead, it was located northeast of Anyang, at the mouth of the Nine Creeks River, a holy land for cultivation … It was not protected by the city.
The scenery at Skylark Pagoda was pleasant … It was close to Nine Tune River.
It was like a paradise in a fairyland.
When Lu Zhou and his three disciples flew near Skylark Pagoda, they were immediately captivated by the scenery here.
The mountains, the quiet forest, the river …
There were insects, fish, birds, and birds.
Mingshi Yin said with a strange expression on his face, "The water in the Nine Tune River is murky, and there are no fish throughout the year. Is Jiang Aijian lying?"
Duanmu Sheng said, "How dare he."
Mingshi Yin nodded and said, "Jiang Aijian is a smart man. I don't think he would do something so stupid. Skylark Pagoda is a very strange place … We'd better be cautious. "
On second thought.
'Since my master is here as well, why should I be afraid?'
"Skylark Pagoda … Look!"
The towering Skylark Pagoda's Nine Stories Pagoda appeared before their eyes.
"As expected of Skylark Pagoda … It's so tall." Mingshi Yin had never been here before. When he saw Skylark Pagoda, he was shocked by its height.
Lu Zhou had been here many times before. To be more precise, Ji Tiandao had been here before. However, he could not remember many of the images.
Lu Zhou led the way and descended.
His three disciples followed behind him respectfully.
Mingshi Yin could not help but look at his master curiously.
They did not fly at a fast speed. In fact, it was slightly slow. It did not match the speed of a Nascent Divinity Tribulation realm cultivator.
However, he did not dare to doubt his master's cultivation base. He only felt that his master was getting on in years. Even his flight had to be steady and comfortable. He did not want to suffer any bumps.
However, Mingshi Yin understood his master was taking care of them. Otherwise, they would not have been able to catch up to Whitzard.
Swoosh!
A figure streaked across the sky.
"Heh … Long time no see. I've missed the suave and graceful Jiang Aijian. We meet again!"
The figure flew to a branch in the distance and stood on it.
Jiang Aijian carried his sword in his arms as he swung the branch in a carefree manner.
Lu Zhou's gaze was calm as he looked at Jiang Aijian. With his hands on his back, he said, "My patience is limited."
When Jiang Aijian heard this, he shuddered. He hastily said, "No, no, no. I'll come down right now. Look … I'm so obedient."
He leaped down from the branch and pointed at a gazebo nearby. He said, "Old senior, let's meet inside."
The group of them arrived at the gazebo.
Jiang Aijian hurried back and forth. He wiped the stool with his sleeve and said, "Please have a seat, old senior."
Lu Zhou did not stand on ceremony. He sat down calmly.
Jiang Aijian wanted to sit across from Lu Zhou. However, when he saw Lu Zhou's shrewd and ruthless gaze, he felt uncomfortable. Hence, he decided to stand.
There was nowhere for him to lean even if he wanted to. All the seats were occupied by Mingshi Yin, Duanmu Sheng, and Little Yuan 'er.
Lu Zhou paid no attention to the scenery outside the gazebo. His gaze was focused on Jiang Aijian.
Jiang Aijian felt goosebumps rising on his skin. He said, "Old senior … Don't look at me like that. I'm embarrassed."
Lu Zhou stroked his beard and said, "Speak."
Jiang Aijian retracted his frivolous attitude. He mustered up his courage and sat across Lu Zhou. He said, "First of all, thank you for helping Li Jingyi, old senior."
"Li Jingyi is one of yours?"
"She's a friend."
"So … How do you plan to repay me?" Lu Zhou narrowed his eyes as though he was looking at his prey.
Jiang Aijian gulped. He felt goosebumps rising on his skin from Lu Zhou's gaze.
He produced a brocade box from his pocket and placed it on the table.
Everyone's gaze fell on the box.
'What a strange day … Everyone likes to give me brocade boxes.'
Jiang Aijian's brocade box was small and exquisite.
"Open it, old senior."
Lu Zhou waved his hand, and the brocade box opened.
"Sky Fragment."
Inside the box was the item he was looking for, one of the eight Sky Fragments. It was slightly curved, but it was more tattered.
At the same time, Lu Zhou glanced at the system's mission list. Search for Sky Fragment (2/8) …
Mingshi Yin, Duanmu Sheng, and Little Yuan 'er were slightly shocked when they saw the Sky Fragment.
They were surprised that Jiang Aijian was capable of this.
"I found this in the palace's warehouse. When I first went to the warehouse, I found a Sky Fragment, but I didn't take it with me. I heard that you need it, old senior, so I went to the warehouse again. Although the Sky Fragment is a fragment, it's still a unique weapon. It can easily cut through energy. It can easily injure an enemy when they're unprepared, "Jiang Aijian said.
Lu Zhou nodded and put the Sky Fragment away.
"Ding! Retrieved Sky Fragment. Reward: 100 merit points."
It was a pleasant surprise to find a fragment in the warehouse.
His harvest was not bad. In addition to the targets he and Duanmu Sheng killed during the chaos in Anyang City, he obtained 1,900 merit points.
"Will Yunsan appear in Skylark Pagoda?" Lu Zhou asked.
Jiang Aijian said with a smile, "You'll have to ask the old senior about that … Everyone says that the Evil Sky Pavilion's seventh disciple, Si Wuya, has information in every corner of Great Yan. He spread the word that a treasure would appear in Skylark Pagoda. It's called the Skysilk Gloves. Coincidentally, the Skysilk Gloves were Yunsan's favorite item.
"The Skysilk Gloves originally belonged to the Yun, Tian, and Luo Sects. Yunsan claimed to be the only successor of the Pickpocket Sect, but he never managed to steal it. Then, for some reason, the Skysilk Gloves fell into Si Wuya's hands. Old senior … Did you instruct him to do this on purpose? "
Lu Zhou did not deny it. He nodded calmly.
Jiang Aijian scratched his head awkwardly.
Lu Zhou stared at Jiang Aijian and asked, "Is this the reason you asked me to come here?"
"No, no, no … Of course not."
Jiang Aijian straightened his back and cleared his throat.
Mingshi Yin and the others were speechless. After talking for so long, Jiang Aijian was finally getting down to business.
Jiang Aijian said, "Old senior … I'd like to know which side you've chosen."
"Hm?"
Jiang Aijian waved his hand. A few stones flew from the side and landed on the stone table before him. "This is the First Prince, the Second Prince, the Third Prince … Oh, no, this one doesn't count … This is the Fourth Prince, the Fifth Prince … and Lady Jade."
Lu Zhou looked at the five stones on the table and said indifferently, "Continue."
Jiang Aijian said,
"Old senior, you've never met the First Prince before. I don't think you'll choose him … The Second Prince's subordinate, Mo Li, sees you as a thorn in his side. The Fourth Prince is always at the borders, and his influence in the palace is weak. It's unlikely that he'll be chosen. The Fifth Prince is cowardly and won't amount to much … Lady Jade hates the Evil Sky Pavilion as well. That's fine as well … As long as Senior doesn't interfere with the forces within the palace, I can rest assured. "
"…"
After some random analysis, he answered Lu Zhou's question on his own.
It was so awkward.
Lu Zhou stroked his beard and said, "Is the palace in such a mess?"
"Ah …" Jiang Aijian sighed helplessly. "The internal strife in the palace will spread beyond the palace sooner or later … Anyang is an example."
"Since you've left the palace, why are you interfering in Anyang's affairs?" Lu Zhou asked.
"Uh …"
Jiang Aijian scratched his head and said, "As I've said, Li Jingyi is my friend. How can I watch her die?"
"If Li Jingyi dies, Wei Zhuoyan will die as well. The three armies will be without a leader. The Second Prince will be enraged, the Imperial family will be in chaos, and the world will be in chaos … With such a breadth of mind, you're suited to be the emperor," Lu Zhou said.
When Jiang Aijian heard this, he hastily waved his hands. "I don't have that ambition … My goal is simple. I want to live and play with the sword."
Mingshi Yin and Little Yuan 'er could not help but laugh.
'Indeed, this fellow is despicable.'
Lu Zhou looked at the sword in Jiang Aijian's hand and said, "Dragonsong?"
Jiang Aijian instinctively shrank back, but it seemed to be useless.
He placed Dragonsong on the stone table.
Dragonsong's scabbard was wrapped in a layer of cloth. When the cloth was removed, the most eye-catching dragon carvings on the scabbard could be seen.
Zing!
The sword was unsheathed.
A streak of light shone from the blade.
Jiang Aijian had played with the sword many times. His eyes seemed to be bewitched as though he was possessed.
As expected of a sword fanatic.
"Good sword."
Lu Zhou nodded.
Jiang Aijian said, "I think so too … I've never seen such a good sword in my life …"
"Is it sharp?" Lu Zhou asked.
"Indeed …" A proud expression appeared on Jiang Aijian's face. "To test its sharpness, I've lost most of my pseudo-heaven-grade weapons. Anything below earth-grade is like tofu. "
"That's good."
Lu Zhou raised his right hand.
A small and exquisite sword appeared in his palm.
Unnamed spun in the air. It shone with a faint light as it was shrouded in energy.
Jiang Aijian hastily put Dragonsong away. He wrapped it in a cloth and hugged it. He chuckled and said, "There's no need to trouble yourself, old senior. If both swords are damaged … It's not worth it."
"Forget it."
When Lu Zhou saw the pained expression on Jiang Aijian's face, he did not force him.
He put Unnamed away.
He stood up slowly and looked at Skylark Pagoda with his hands on his back.
A group of cultivators appeared in the air. They were flying toward Skylark Pagoda from the other side of the Nine Tune River.
Jiang Aijian stood up and looked at the cultivators in the air. He said, "They're here … Let's go take a look."
Mingshi Yin saw the cultivators flying toward them as well.
"Master, there are too many of them … Should I go alone?"
"It's fine." Lu Zhou shook his head.
Yanzi Yunsan was cunning. With Mingshi Yin's abilities, it would be difficult for him to capture Yanzi Yunsan. Back then, Yunsan had managed to escape from the pursuit of the elites of the Three Sects.
Yunsan's cultivation base was not profound, but he was known for being an expert thief and a difficult opponent.
Lu Zhou turned around and left the gazebo. He walked along the path toward Skylark Pagoda.
When Mingshi Yin saw Jiang Aijian mimicking him by crossing his arms, he patted Jiang Aijian's shoulder in slight disdain.
In front of Skylark Pagoda.
Many cultivators had gathered.
From the Mystic Enlightening realm to the Divine Court realm, there were cultivators of every realm.
When Lu Zhou looked up, he could not see the top of Skylark Pagoda. It occupied a vast area, and the upper floors were shrouded by clouds and mist.
"There seems to be a short sword on the ninth floor of Skylark Pagoda. I wonder who'll get it."
"Let's rely on our own abilities … This Nine Formations relies on brains, not brute force. I heard that a Nascent Divinity Tribulation realm elite from the Divine Capital was ejected from the seventh floor a few days ago. On the other hand, a Brahman Sea realm cultivator entered the ninth floor last year and took away a treasure. "
The cultivators looked up at Skylark Pagoda.
As he spoke, a cultivator was sent flying from the third floor.
He spat out a mouthful of blood.
The cultivators retreated to avoid the impact.
They did not pity the challenger at all. They simply watched him fall to the ground.
Jiang Aijian shook his head. He raised two fingers and said, "Old senior, let me tell you a secret … What's on Skylark Pagoda isn't a short sword. It's … two Sky Fragments.
"Although the Sky Fragments can't compare to a heaven-grade weapon, these two fragments can be forged together … If they're forged properly, it'll definitely be a heaven-grade weapon."
Mingshi Yin frowned slightly. He looked around and said, "No wonder so many people are willing to risk their lives to make it up here …"
All of a sudden …
Several cultivators reeled from the sixth and seventh floors of Skylark Pagoda at the same time.
The spectators shook their heads and sighed. "I don't think anyone will be able to make it through the Nine Skylark Pagoda this year."
Jiang Aijian said slyly, "Old senior, why don't you give it a try? If you make a move, you'll be able to take it down easily! "
Lu Zhou turned to look at Jiang Aijian and said, "Are you trying to set me up?"
"I'm being wronged! I'm being wronged! This is the Skylark Ninefold Formation … There are two Sky Fragments on it, they're heaven-grade … "He stopped abruptly in the middle of his sentence. He could feel everyone's eyes on him." Uh, I couldn't help myself and spoke a little too loudly. Carry on, carry on … "
An uproar broke out below Skylark Pagoda.
"It's a Sky Fragment!"
"It's a Sky Fragment this time!"
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