Just like that, the towering tree collapsed before the Black Knights.
Then, it shattered.
The leader of the Black Knights looked up ahead. Then, he shot a glance at Old Third, the Godly Archer, who was hovering in the forest.
Old Third landed on his steed.
"I'll relay your message to the leader, sir."
His voice echoed in the forest.
The Black Knights followed the small path and galloped toward the Divine Capital.
Shortly after, the forest was quiet again.
Mingshi Yin walked out from behind a huge tree.
He watched the Black Knights move further and further away with interest.
"These four are so powerful … Fan Xiuwen isn't a weakling. Oh, master … What kind of nest did I poke? "
The four of them were close to entering the Nascent Divinity Tribulation realm.
The other Black Knights were in the Divine Court realm as well.
Putting aside the Evil Sky Pavilion's first and second disciples, the Black Knights were almost on par with the Evil Sky Pavilion.
With such strength and cultivation base, there was no reason for them to remain unknown in the cultivation world.
"Fan Xiuwen … Who are you?"
Mingshi Yin's curiosity was piqued.
He tapped the ground with one foot and shot into the forest as nimble as a swallow.
The Bluewood Heart Technique was blessed by nature in the forest. Mingshi Yin moved at lightning speed and vanished in just a blink of an eye.
After the Black Knights returned to the Divine Capital, they did not go to the capital.
Instead, they circled around the capital and headed north.
The capital was guarded by the Imperial guards. The Black Knights only carried out their missions in the dark. They would not bring their mission to the surface. Naturally, their base was not in the capital. Only a handful of important figures in the palace knew their exact location. …
The Black Knights' headquarters at the foot of a mountain.
Four elites entered the hall together.
"My lord, I've accomplished my mission. I've led the Black Knights to quell the traitors in Upper Prime City."
The other three fell to one knee and cupped their fists as well.
There was a long, brown table in front of them.
However, there was nothing on it.
A burly figure in black armor stood at the table with his back facing the four of them.
"Very good." His voice was hoarse and deep.
"This subordinate has another matter to report."
"What is it?"
"I encountered the villains of the Evil Sky Pavilion on my way back … The Evil Sky Pavilion asked me to bring you a message."
The Four Dark Knights exchanged a look. Their leader paused for a moment before he said, "The Evil Sky Pavilion requests an audience with you. They have three days."
In the end, he softened Mingshi Yin's words for fear of offending the leader.
Fan Xiuwen did not get angry. Instead, he slowly turned around and sat down at the table.
He was also wearing a mask, and even his head was wrapped up tightly. No one knew what he looked like …
After a moment of silence, Fan Xiuwen let out a deep chuckle and said, "I'm destined to face this tribulation."
"My lord … The Evil Sky Pavilion is notorious in the cultivation world. In the past few centuries, it has nurtured nine villainous disciples, and their names are known throughout the world. The patriarch of the Fiend Path, Ji Tiandao, has an unfathomable cultivation base. My lord, I suggest we avoid the Evil Sky Pavilion … "
Fan Xiuwen slowly raised his hand.
"I received a secret order from the palace … The Evil Sky Pavilion has interfered with the palace's plans."
Hearing this.
The four Shadow Knights were startled. If not for their masks blocking their expressions, they would have been very surprised.
"My lord … Are you going to make an enemy out of the Evil Sky Pavilion?"
Fan Xiuwen shook his head and said in a hoarse voice, "When I was at the top of the blacklist, the Evil Sky Pavilion didn't exist yet … It's said that the Evil Sky Pavilion's Ji Tiandao has an Eight-leaf Golden Lotus Avatar. It's not surprising that he's capable of repelling the ten great elites."
The four subordinates lowered their heads.
He listened quietly.
He pondered for a moment.
Fan Xiuwen placed his hands on his back and said, "I have no intention of becoming enemies with the Evil Sky Pavilion … It's only natural for me to avoid such a powerful enemy …"
The Four Dark Knights felt relieved.
They were afraid that their leader would become arrogant. Although the overall strength of the Shadow Knights was very strong, if they were to fight Ji Tiandao head-on, both sides would definitely suffer. Moreover, there was no need for him to be in such a hurry. When Daoji's Heavenly Path's great limit was over, he would be able to destroy the Evil Sky Pavilion easily.
However …
Fan Xiuwen changed the topic and said tonelessly, "However, the palace has decreed that we're not to defy an imperial edict. Then go. "
"This …"
The four of them exclaimed in shock.
He did not expect the palace to order the Black Knights to negotiate with the Evil Sky Pavilion. Was this a coincidence?
They were Fan Xiuwen's trusted subordinates. Naturally, they knew Fan Xiuwen's true identity. Fan Xiuwen was younger than Ji Tiandao, but he was a prodigy in the cultivation world. When he topped the blacklist, the Evil Sky Pavilion did not exist yet. The two of them had fought to a draw. Later on, for some reason, Ji Tiandao's cultivation base improved greatly, and he managed to secure his position in the Evil Sky Pavilion.
They did not know how profound Fan Xiuwen's cultivation base was, but they were certain it was not higher than the Eight-leaf stage.
"My lord! Based on Ji Tiandao's age, he'll die of old age in ten years at most. Why should we go now? "
"I agree!"
"I agree!"
"I agree!"
The four of them cupped their fists in unison.
Fan Xiuwen looked at the four of them.
But there was no anger … These were the four confidants and subordinates that he trusted the most at present.
There was a moment of silence.
Fan Xiuwen said in a deep voice, "I can wait, the Black Knights can wait … Even the emperor can wait! However … Great Yan can't wait. "
The four of them were puzzled.
They did not understand what he meant.
When he saw that they were about to say something, Fan Xiuwen waved his hand and said, "Follow me to the Evil Sky Pavilion in three days. There's no need to discuss this further. "
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"Ding! Mingshi Yin completed the mission. Reward: 300 merit points."
When he heard this prompt.
Lu Zhou was not surprised. Instead, he was pleased. Apart from the villainous disciples who had left the Evil Sky Pavilion, the remaining people were smart. The only shortcoming was that under Ji Tiandao's suppression, it was difficult for his cultivation to improve.
However … this situation had to be changed as soon as possible.
Lu Zhou could sense that the outside world did not dare to act recklessly against the Evil Sky Pavilion due to their fear of Ji Tiandao's powerful cultivation base. However, as time passed, there would be more probing attempts like the one before this.
The great limit of one's lifespan … had always been regarded as a truth in this cultivation world.
Lu Zhou was still lost in his thoughts.
Little Yuan 'er's voice rang out.
"Master … I've been waiting for a whole day, but I didn't receive a reply from Fourth Senior Brother … Did he not receive my letter?" Little Yuan 'er chattered the moment she appeared in front of Lu Zhou.
"It's fine."
Mingshi Yin had completed his mission. As long as he did not court death and cause trouble, he would be able to return unscathed.
Little Yuan 'er said,
"Master … will Senior Martial Brother die? I asked Blockhead just now, and he said the leader of the Black Knights, Fan Xiuwen, is very dangerous. No one knows his true identity. "
"Blockhead?"
"Pan Zhong … He said Fourth Senior Brother would die! I gave him a lecture, "Little Yuan 'er said.
"A lecture?" Lu Zhou still remembered Pan Zhong's bruised face and swollen nose.
Little Yuan 'er pointed at her pinky and said in a low voice, "I just scratched him a little …"
Lu Zhou shook his head. He wondered when she would change her bad habit of hitting people. He knocked her on the head and said, "You're getting more and more out of hand."
"I'm sorry, master."
Boom!
While the two of them were discussing …
A loud noise rang from the back of the mountain.
Lu Zhou frowned slightly. Golden Court Mountain was protected by a barrier. Who was causing trouble?
While he was puzzled, Pan Zhong hurried over.
Before he reached Lu Zhou, he cupped his fists and said, "M-mister Third has broken through!"
'Duanmu Sheng has broken through to the Nascent Divinity Tribulation realm?'
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