Nine Revolutions Star Transformation

Chapter 490: Chapter 504: Seeking the Killer

”With you by my side, I feel so at ease. Once Sister Ping breaks through, we will go back!” said Chu Linfeng.

The two of them stayed in the chamber for almost two more days. At that moment, Ye Suping opened her eyes and, upon seeing the Golden Demon Vulture in the chamber, was momentarily stunned. She looked at Chu Linfeng and asked, ”Who is he? Why is he here?”

Chu Linfeng said to the Golden Demon Vulture, ”Old Jin, this is also your sister-in-law. She is a strong practitioner of the Saint Martial Realm and quite the tigress, so watch your words!”

”Greetings, sister-in-law!” The Golden Demon Vulture bowed to Ye Suping.

Ye Suping looked at the Golden Demon Vulture with curiosity, ”Are you Linfeng’s little brother? Why do I feel like you have the aura of a magical beast? Are you transformed from a magical beast?”

Chu Linfeng chuckled, ”Yes, Old Jin is a flying magical beast. The vulture image on my back is actually him. He and I have signed a soul contract; he is my life-and-death brother.”

With Chu Linfeng’s explanation, Ye Suping understood. People who can sign a soul contract with a magical beast are indeed remarkable individuals. It was not surprising for Chu Linfeng to have such a magical beast.

Then Chu Linfeng asked, ”How do you feel now? Have you broken through yet?”

”Luckily, the mission was accomplished. With such a rich star power, it’s hard not to break through. We’ve been in here for about ten days; it’s time to leave!” Ye Suping said.

”Indeed, it’s time to leave. I don’t know what’s been happening at the sect recently. I’ve been away for about ten days, and the disciples must be complaining,” said Chu Linfeng.

He then walked to the stone gate. Exiting was quite easy; a button was located right above the stone gate, and pressing it would open the gate, much easier than entering.

Once Chu Linfeng, Ye Suping, and the Golden Demon Vulture exited, the stone gate of the Star Chamber automatically lowered again. They were used to this by now and weren’t surprised. Following the passage, the three walked to the end.

At the end was another stone gate with a conspicuous button on it. Pressing it directly opened the stone gate. Once the three came out, they found the entrance wasn’t around the rock garden but near the pavilion, which explained why it couldn’t be found during the search.

Without lingering much, the three left the courtyard and headed towards the main hall of the Green Frost Sect. Along the way, Chu Linfeng noticed that in just ten days, the Green Frost Sect had undergone tremendous changes.

The buildings had been intricately constructed, though some were unfinished, yet it was nearing completion. There appeared many exotic plants. Most notable was a giant martial arts training ground, paved with incredibly hard Cyan Nether Stone, covering tens of thousands of square meters.

Truly where money talks, many artisans were seen working diligently, and some disciples were helping. Seeing Chu Linfeng and Ye Suping, they respectfully saluted.

Shortly, Chu Linfeng arrived at the great hall. Just then, He Juan returned from outside. Upon seeing Chu Linfeng, she quickly approached and said, ”Sect Leader, where have you been? We’ve searched the entire Green Frost Sect numerous times but couldn’t find a trace of you.”

Feeling something must have happened, otherwise, He Juan wouldn’t be so eager to find him, Chu Linfeng asked, ”Has something happened?”

”Indeed, something big has happened. Several second-rate sects that participated in the martial arts tournament have met with extinction, the situation identical to that of the Mist Rain Pavilion. The Carefree Palace Master and the Sect Master of the Holy Sword Sect are already conducting a thorough investigation,” He Juan said.

Chu Linfeng furrowed his brows slightly upon hearing this, then asked, ”Apart from those minor sects, is there any movement from other sects? Or any information about the Dark Divine Hall?”

”There is nothing of that sort. Several major sects have spies investigating the Dark Divine Hall, but no concrete information has been obtained. It seems this incident might be unrelated to the Dark Divine Hall. Sect Master, what are your plans?” asked He Juan.

Being that the Green Frost Sect has become a major sect, it is obliged to assist weaker sects in identifying the real culprits. Chu Linfeng pondered for a moment and said, ”How many days will it still take for the expansion of the Green Frost Sect to be completed?”

”About seven to eight days, Sect Master. Are you planning to leave the Green Frost Sect?” He Juan asked.

”Yes, I plan to go myself. Sister Ping will stay here. After all, the Green Frost Sect needs a formidable presence, and by the time I return, it should be time for our wedding,” Chu Linfeng said.

Since Chu Linfeng said so, Ye Suping had no reason to decline. She fully trusted Chu Linfeng during his travels. His strength was unmatched in Canglan Ancient Land, except for perhaps those few ancient beings in major sects, as his defense power was terrifyingly extreme.

”Go on with peace of mind. I will take good care of the Green Frost Sect. After all, it’s my home now too. When do you plan to set off?” Ye Suping asked.

”I’ll leave today. Later, He Ping will provide the specific locations and basic situations of those extinguished sects, so I can have a grasp. If my guess is correct, there will be more minor sects facing extinction soon,” Chu Linfeng said.

Considering the state of the extinguished sects, the Demon General’s recovery should already be more than halfway. If left untreated, they might even dare target major sects, and then Canglan Ancient Land would be shrouded in bloodshed.

He Juan subsequently detailed the positions and inner circumstances of the sects that faced extinction to Chu Linfeng. After acquiring this information, Chu Linfeng issued a few commands and then departed with the Golden Demon Vulture.

Now, the speed of the Golden Demon Vulture was much slower compared to Chu Linfeng. He directly let the Golden Demon Vulture return to his body, then began instant teleportation. Now, in one go, he could cover thousands of meters of distance due to his training in the Space Black Hole.

Exercising at such speed, Chu Linfeng reached one of the closest extinguished sects in less than an hour. When he arrived, many people were still present there.

Many recognized Chu Linfeng, especially after the martial arts tournament, where his brutal and high-strength performance left a profound impression on everyone—he once split a mountain in two with a single sword, causing it to collapse.

Without much interaction with the crowd, Chu Linfeng directly went to inspect the scene. Although direct clues might not be found, some subtle indications could be discovered by him.

The sect was called Weiyuan Sect, whose Sect Master was a Ninth Layer Divine Martial Realm expert, with several capable members reaching the Eighth Layer of the Divine Martial Realm and about a thousand disciples.

The idea that such a two-tier sect of about a thousand people could be exterminated in one night, all dying from having their blood drained, is unfathomable. It couldn’t be the work of one or two individuals, nor were other people alarmed, suggesting at least dozens were involved, if not more.

Logically, Demon Generals had only six members. Even if they drained blood, they couldn’t drain over a thousand people. There must be others assisting in draining; could all these people be bloodsuckers? If so, it is overwhelmingly terrifying.

The more Chu Linfeng thought, the more horrifying it felt. This indicated that this group had developed to an alarmingly terrifying degree; if left unchecked, unimaginable consequences could ensue.

Shortly after, Chu Linfeng arrived before the corpse of the Weiyuan Sect’s Sect Master, pointed out by others, as he naturally wouldn’t recognize it. Upon closer inspection, although the body was merely a husk, the clothes bore several tears.

These were caused by sword qi, which Chu Linfeng recognized immediately. Just then, Sword Spirit remarked, ”This sword qi is extraordinary, Linfeng; this is the work of a Demon General—I can sense the lingering demonic qi in the air, although it has largely dissipated, it’s still detectable.”

”I think it is indeed a Demon General. Taking out a Ninth Layer Divine Martial Realm expert so casually suggests they have at least regained strength at the Saint Martial Realm. That’s not good, Sister Yue’Er, what’s your strategy?” Chu Linfeng asked hastily.

Knowing a Demon General restored to the Saint Martial Realm no longer required the Netherworld Purple Orchid, and the fear of six Saint Martial Realm masters loomed large—if they all returned to the Fourth to Fifth layers of Saint Martial Realm, no sect in Canglan Ancient Land could escape.

”This issue is for you to confront, as you are the savior of this world. First, try to determine their next target, then personally arrive at the site; if one can be captured alive, I might extract the information you seek by scouring their soul. Beyond this, I’m powerless,” Sword Spirit advised.

With that, Chu Linfeng had a plan in mind, asking Sword Spirit, ”Is there a way for direct communication, like sending messages, as Sima Jingyi did with the red jade pendant back then?”

”There is such a way, and it’s quite simple. Why don’t you purchase a few jade pendants and infuse them with divine sense? This way, if someone destroys a pendant, you would be able to sense it,” Sword Spirit explained.

Chu Linfeng, however, was puzzled, ”Divine sense can be preserved? That seems impossible!”

”There are countless impossibilities. Understand that jade is the best-preserving material for items, be it elixirs or spirit grasses, requiring jade bottles and boxes. Divine sense follows the same principle. Since I suggest it, there’s certainly a way; rest assured and proceed,” advised Sword Spirit.

Then Chu Linfeng approached a middle-aged man and said, ”Brother, might I know where I can buy jade pendants around here? I wish to purchase a few for communication purposes.”

”Sect Master Chu, there’s no need for such courtesy. Your Green Frost Sect is now a major sect in Canglan Ancient Land, and I hardly deserve the title of brother. Regarding the jade pendants, I can indeed help procure a few. To be honest, I specialize in selling jade artifacts, and I happened to pass by to witness the tragic scene of Weiyuan Sect, thus lingered for a while, unexpectedly running into Sect Master Chu—such a rare encounter,” the middle-aged man expressed...