Zhou Jifeng noticed that and turned to look at Hua Yuexing.
"What happened to you?"
Hua Yuexing said, "I-I'm fine …"
There were only a few people in the main hall, and they watched every move carefully.
Lu Zhou naturally noticed the change in Hua Yuexing's expression.
"The names on my list are those who harbor ill intentions against the Evil Sky Pavilion … There are many sects on the Noble Path under the heavens. Have you thought about why we're only going to kill them?" Lu Zhou asked.
He didn't need to explain to these people.
However, the current Evil Sky Pavilion was different from the past. Many of the people present were from the various sects.
Lu Zhou did not wait for Lu Zhou to explain.
Pan Zhong said, "Pavilion Master and Mister Second's list must be people who should be killed. Did you think this day would come when you attacked the Evil Sky Pavilion? "
The others nodded in agreement.
"Hua Yuexing." Lu Zhou looked at Hua Yuexing.
Hua Yuexing immediately bowed and said, "Pavilion master."
"Shan Yunzheng is the Luo Sect's Second Elder … Do you have a problem with me killing him?" Lu Zhou asked.
He had noticed that Hua Yuexing's expression turned sour when Little Yuan 'er said the name.
Hua Yuexing said, "If Mister Second wants to kill her, I dare not object. I'm just feeling a little emotional. "
"Hmm?"
"Shan Yunzheng is my master … However, when I left the Luo Sect, I've already severed our master-disciple relationship …" Hua Yuexing said.
Everyone listened and nodded.
No wonder she had such a reaction.
Come to think of it, this person was human after all. No matter how cold-blooded he was, it was impossible for him to not recognize his former master.
Lu Zhou stroked his beard and nodded. "Shan Yunzheng?"
It sounded like he was confirming the name again.
Hua Yuexing bowed and nodded. "Yes."
Lu Zhou looked at Yu Shangrong.
After all, he was the one who filled in the name.
Yu Shangrong said, "In that case, I'll let her live until the end … If she's willing to repent, I won't kill her."
These words were directed at Hua Yuexing.
It was also very clear.
Hua Yuexing said, "Thank you, Pavilion Master. Thank you, Mister Second."
At the end of the day, he was once her teacher. Doing this much was already extremely benevolent.
Naturally, Lu Zhou had no objections.
He had no recollection of Shan Yunzheng.
There were many experts among the ten great sects that had besieged Golden Court Mountain. Aside from the ten great experts, only a handful of people could remember the names of the others.
After all, at his position, not every Tom, Dick, or Harry needed to catch his eye.
…
Now that there were no problems with the list, he put it away.
He said, "Master, please tell me the second task."
Lu Zhou waved his hand again.
The second piece of paper on the table flew over.
Yu Shangrong grabbed the piece of paper and looked at it. It was filled with crooked symbols.
He couldn't understand it.
Little Yuan 'er tiptoed and jumped a few more times before she could barely see the symbols on the paper. She was baffled by what she saw.
Lu Zhou said, "The second mission is to head to Brackish Mountain and look for books with this symbol."
Yu Shangrong looked at it, puzzled.
Brackish Mountain was his hometown.
He did not know what these strange symbols meant, but his master had always been considerate of him when he asked him to return to Brackish Mountain.
Now that he thought about it, it had indeed been a long time since he last visited his hometown.
The second iron rule of the Evil Sky Pavilion was that once one joined the Evil Sky Pavilion, one must sever one's past … How could he not appreciate his master's kindness?
Yu Shangrong said, "Yes, master … However, it won't be easy to find the elites of the ten great sects. This mission will take some time."
"Do as you see fit," Lu Zhou said.
Not only did he have to find them, but he had to kill them as well.
At the same time, some cultivators were extremely afraid of death. They would hide behind barriers and Formations, making it difficult to kill them.
Hence …
Although Yu Shangrong's cultivation base was profound, completing the mission on the list was not something that could be done in a short time.
"Yes, master!" Yu Shangrong said.
At this moment, Lu Zhou walked up to Yu Shangrong and said in a hushed voice, "If you encounter experts, just avoid them. Leave them to me."
There were many strange things in the great world.
One could not look down on everyone under the heavens just because one was an Eight-leaf cultivator.
Yu Shangrong was taken aback at first.
Then, he nodded and left the great hall.
The others watched him leave.
They were filled with emotion.
Mister Second had just returned to the Evil Sky Pavilion, and yet, he was given such an important mission. How many people could do such a thing?
Moreover, the pavilion master had given him enough freedom.
An elite like him was destined to be alone.
Yu Shangrong liked this kind of mission as well. He could be a lone wolf and challenge experts from all walks of life.
This mission was equivalent to returning him to his original life.
Two days later.
Yu Shangrong left the Evil Sky Pavilion.
He had chosen Yu Shangrong to carry out this mission because no one was more suitable than him. This was also a mission that could maximize his abilities.
Lu Zhou had considered asking Yu Shangrong to bring Old Seventh back.
However, Si Wuya was bound to be close to Yu Zhenghai. Yu Zhenghai was on par with Yu Shangrong. It was almost impossible to bring Yu Zhenghai back. Moreover, the Nether Sect had many branches under the heavens. It would be difficult to locate Yu Zhenghai.
…
Meanwhile.
News of Jiang Aijian's death spread in the cultivation world.
Great Yan's Imperial family was in disbelief as well.
In the imperial court.
The civil and military officials had a heated argument about this matter. However, due to the Yong Ning Emperor's absence from the imperial court for many days, the matter was put on hold.
Seven days later, Yi Province was in chaos.
The imperial court and the Imperial family had no choice but to focus their attention on Yi Province. They did not care about the Second Prince, Liu Huan.
Inside the study in the Evergreen Palace.
The inner attendant walked in from outside, trembling. He kneeled on the floor and said, "Your Majesty, there's a report from the frontlines. Yi Province is in chaos."
The man with the face of a sixty-year-old man with a foot-long beard and a pair of deep and spirited eyes who stood beside the long table was the current emperor, Liu Gu.
Liu Gu kept waving his brush as though he did not care about the chaos in Yi Province. He was focused on painting and writing.
After an unknown period of time.
Liu Gu placed his brush down and said, "Send word to Wei Zhuoyan. Tell him to suppress them on the spot."
The inner attendant was slightly taken aback. He wanted to ask His Majesty if such an important matter should be discussed in the imperial court. However, when he saw His Majesty's calm expression, he swallowed the question and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."
"How's the Empress Dowager?" Liu Gu asked with his hands on his back.
"The Empress Dowager went to the Evil Sky Pavilion and has been treated … However, Guard Jiang who escorted the Empress Dowager to the Evil Sky Pavilion is dead. Jiang Aijian, who tried to assassinate His Highness, the Second Prince, has been executed."
Liu Gu nodded slightly and said, "Relay my order.
"Relay my order. The Crown Prince is grounded for three months. Also, fill up Han Yuyuan's vacancy as soon as possible. Have the civil and military officials come up with a name list and send it to me. "
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The inner attendant left the study respectfully.
The study was silent.
Liu Gu raised his right hand slightly. Red veins could be seen on his palm as he muttered to himself, "When I attain the Nine-leaf stage, it won't just be the nine provinces. The lands of all nations will belong to me!"
…
Seven days later.
On Duanlin Branch's main altar on Great Ring Mountain.
The Duanlin Branch was a small Confucian sect. It was also the weakest among the ten great sects that attacked Golden Court Mountain. It was the only sect that was not protected by barriers and Formations.
However, it was located in a remote area with rugged mountain paths.
To reach Great Ring Mountain, one had to cross a valley. There were many wild beasts in the valley. There were also many terrifying birds. Hence, the natural moat in the valley had become the Duanlin Branch's life-saving talisman.
The sun was high up in the sky.
The disciples were reading aloud in the plaza.
In the skies, a green-robed figure appeared above the main altar.
"Who's there?!"
The disciples quickly gathered and looked up at the green-robed figure.
However, they did not dare to curse.
Anyone who could come to the Duanlin Branch's main altar was a Nascent Divinity Tribulation realm elite at the very least.
The green-robed figure smiled faintly. "I'm sorry to disturb you. Is this the Duanlin Branch?"
"This is the Duanlin Branch. What business do you have, senior?" a disciple asked boldly.
"Is the sect master, Chang Jian, here?" the green-robed figure asked.
The disciples exchanged glances when they heard this.
At this moment, a dignified voice rang from the great hall halfway up the mountain.
"Who wishes to see me?"
A Nascent Divinity Tribulation realm expert shrouded in flickering energy shot into the skies above the great hall.
"The sect master has a breakthrough!"
"This is great! The sect master has a breakthrough!"
The disciples cheered excitedly.
This meant that the Duanlin Branch would rise to a higher level in the future.
Their status in the cultivation world would rise as well.
When the green-robed figure appeared, he was not in a hurry.
The green-robed figure was not in a hurry. He took out a piece of white paper from his bosom …
The Duanlin Branch disciples were puzzled. They did not know what the green-robed figure was trying to do.
The green-robed figure took out a black object from his pocket and drew a thick horizontal bar on top of Chang Jian's name.
Although they could not see the contents of the paper, this simple action attracted the disciples' attention.
It was at this moment that …
Chang Jian cast a grand technique from the great hall and hovered above the main altar.
His energy spread into the surroundings. This meant that he had just achieved a breakthrough. It was this feeling that made him want to display his strength.
Chang Jian's gaze fell on the green-robed figure.
He could sense that his opponent was not simple. He did not underestimate the green-robed figure. He cupped his fists and said, "What brings you to the Duanlin Branch, sir?"
"You're Chang Jian?" The green-robed figure smiled faintly.
It was not a good feeling to be called by his full name, let alone a sect master like him.
However, Chang Jian suppressed his displeasure and said, "Yes."
"That's right." The green-robed figure put the name list away.
"What's that?"
"Forgive me, sir. My memory is bad, so I could only write the name list on a piece of paper," the green-robed figure said politely.
"Name list?"
The green-robed figure looked at the others and comforted them, "There's no need to worry about the others."
In other words, he was only looking for the people on the name list.
"…"
Chang Jian frowned deeply. His eyes burned as he stared at the green-robed figure. He suddenly remembered the name that shook the world. His heart trembled as he said, "You want to kill me, sir?"
"My apologies." The green-robed figure raised his right hand slightly.
The Longevity Sword floated over and landed in his hand.
"I know who you are … Sir, may I say a few more words?" Chang Jian frowned deeply. His earlier arrogance and confidence crumbled when he saw the Longevity Sword.
"What is it?"
"I've just reached the peak of the Seven-leaf stage … Give me three days, and I'll accept my punishment," Chang Jian said.
The green-robed swordsman smiled faintly. "No."
"…"
As the saying went, a cornered dog would jump over a wall.
Chang Jian was one of them.
"Elders, help me!" Chang Jian shouted.
Halfway up the mountain, many cultivators swooped down from above.
Their numbers were increasing.
In addition to the disciples on the plaza, there were nearly 1,000 people.
It was a grand scene.
The green-robed swordsman remained calm. He tightened his grip on the Longevity Sword.
The Longevity Sword seemed to have sensed its master's will to fight. It buzzed and cooperated.
The sword that had not been stained with blood for a long time was much more terrifying when it was agitated.
"… Those on the name list will die under my sword."
"Those who are not related to this are not allowed to stop me."
"Yu Shangrong, thank you in advance."
Whizz!
Yu Shangrong's name seemed to freeze them in place. Everyone shuddered and froze on the spot.
The disciples who had come as reinforcements widened their eyes. They were at a loss of what to do.
At this moment …
Yu Shangrong's figure blurred.
Three figures appeared in midair. The three figures merged into one. Then, they shot toward Chang Jian like a meteor …
…
Inside the great hall of the Evil Sky Pavilion.
Lu Zhou was thinking about the Nine-leaf stage when he heard a notification.
"Ding! Killed a target. Reward: 1,500 merit points."
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