The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 1452: Chapter 1452: Confirmation of the News

Gou Zhun sought help from Chang Kong, but Chang Kong never mentioned it to the other elders of All Paths Spirit Mountain.

Chang Kong was well aware of the dangers of Star Tower City. He also knew that going to Star Tower City alone was essentially a journey of no return. However, after considering it, he still did not mention it to the other elders. Because, if other elders were to accompany him to Star Tower City to rescue Gou Zhun and Ning Luo, it might only lead more elders of All Paths Spirit Mountain into trouble.

Elder Chang Kong was a very righteous person. With Gou Zhun and Ning Luo under his command in life-threatening danger, he could not stand idly by. Even knowing that going alone to Star Tower City was almost certain death, he charged forth without hesitation.

But dragging other elders to sacrifice their lives was not something he wanted to see. All Paths Spirit Mountain’s emperor level God Lords, if three to five of them went to Star Tower City, it would certainly attract the attention of Wanbao Divine Hall. At that time, Wanbao Divine Hall might directly deploy Divine Sovereign level powerhouses to suppress them. All Paths Spirit Mountain could not afford more losses.

Ruo Bing Supreme Elder of All Paths Spirit Mountain was also a Divine Sovereign. However, Ruo Bing Supreme Elder was the stabilizing force of All Paths Spirit Mountain and absolutely could not leave easily, let alone enter dangerous places like Star Tower City. If Ruo Bing Supreme Elder were to fall, then All Paths Spirit Mountain, the main branch of All Paths Sacred Land, would truly have no chance of recovery.

Upon hearing Elder Chang Kong’s words, all the elders present had their eyes fixed.

”Chang Kong, you went to Star Tower City? Did you go to Star Tower City alone?”

”Elder Chang Kong, you’re too impulsive. Star Tower City is completely controlled by Wanbao Divine Hall. Due to the Quenching God Star Tower, the Wanbao Divine Hall places exceptional importance on Star Tower City. How could you so casually venture into such a dangerous place?” several elders reprimanded.

”Gou Zhun and Ning Luo are in danger; how can I turn a blind eye? Even if it’s dangerous, I have to give it a try,” Chang Kong said firmly.

Even if given another chance, he would make the same decision again.

Hearing Elder Chang Kong’s words, Gou Zhun and Ning Luo were moved to tears.

Jing Yan also glanced at Elder Chang Kong. Through this matter, Jing Yan also realized that Elder Chang Kong’s character was truly rare.

”Chang Kong, you returned to All Paths Spirit Mountain alive. Could it be related to Fellow Daoist Jing Yan?” Ruo Bing Supreme Elder asked, alternating his gaze between Chang Kong and Jing Yan.

”Exactly!”

”If it weren’t for Lord Jing Yan, I certainly wouldn’t have been able to return. At Star Tower Square, Shadow Emperor and Emperor Chang Ying, two elders of Wanbao Divine Hall, were present. Moreover, Star Tower Square is currently shrouded in a powerful Big Array. With my ability, let alone bringing Gou Zhun and Ning Luo out, even I would’ve been unable to return.” Chang Kong spoke slowly.

”Luckily, Lord Jing Yan took action and killed Shadow Emperor with one strike. Seeing the situation worsen, Emperor Chang Ying immediately took refuge inside Star Tower Restaurant, protected by a Formation. Subsequently, Lord Jing Yan led us to break the Guardian Array of Star Tower Square and even Star Tower City, allowing us to escape.” Chang Kong spoke with emphasis.

”What?”

”This... this...”

”Killed Shadow Emperor with one strike?”

”I’ve fought against Shadow Emperor before; he’s very strong. Among the emperor level God Lords, although not top-tier, he is of the middle-upper echelon. He was a Heaven Pavilion Elder of Wanbao Divine Hall and had a high status.”

”That bastard Shadow really died?”

Many elders present changed their expressions and spoke up in shock, many displaying looks of disbelief.

Some among them had directly encountered Shadow Emperor and Emperor Chang Ying and were very familiar with their strength. Precisely because of this, they found it hard to believe that Shadow Emperor was killed, and with just one strike.

If this is true, then the strength of this Jing Yan is terrifying. He is probably not weaker than Supreme Elder Ruo Bing.

Jing Yan stood by with a smile, not having spoken a word.

”Elder Su He, haven’t you heard any news about the death of Wanbao Divine Hall’s Shadow?” a Supreme Elder asked Elder Su He.

Elder Su He was responsible for intelligence matters within All Paths Spirit Mountain.

”No news has been received. However, that is understandable. Shadow is a high-ranking figure in Wanbao Divine Hall. Being killed at Star Tower Square, Wanbao Divine Hall would certainly attempt to block the news. I’ll verify it now.” Elder Su He said.

Then, he took out his Communication Crystal Stone to issue orders to some spies of All Paths Spirit Mountain outside.

In fact, although the elders present found it hard to believe, they all knew in their hearts this matter was probably true. Because the location of Shadow’s death was Star Tower Square, not some desolate wilderness. Star Tower Square always has many Martial Artists present, and countless people must have witnessed Shadow being killed.

So even if Wanbao Divine Hall wished for this news not to spread, it’s impossible to completely block it. Unless Wanbao Divine Hall killed all Martial Artists present at Star Tower Square at that time, preventing any news from even being relayed, which evidently is impossible.

Precisely because it’s not hard to verify, everyone, despite their skepticism, felt this was likely true.

”Fellow Daoist Jing Yan!” Ruo Bing Supreme Elder cupped his hands again towards Jing Yan.

With an aged face, he displayed a solemn expression.

He continued, ”You are a powerful Martial Artist from the Human Territory. In the All Paths World, you should not have joined any power.”

”Now in the All Paths World, although Wanbao Divine Hall is the most dominant, since you killed an emperor level elder of Wanbao Divine Hall, you probably would not join Wanbao Divine Hall. So, Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, would you consider joining our All Paths Sacred Land?” Ruo Bing Supreme Elder directly invited Jing Yan to join All Paths Sacred Land.

If Jing Yan truly is a Divine Sovereign powerhouse, then if he joins All Paths Spirit Mountain, it would undoubtedly significantly enhance the strength of All Paths Spirit Mountain. At that time, facing the other four forces of All Paths Sacred Land, they wouldn’t appear too weak.

Before Ruo Bing Supreme Elder finished his sentence, the eyes of more than twenty elders present were already fixed on Jing Yan, almost all carrying a look of expectation.

The current state of All Paths Spirit Mountain desperately needed fresh blood like Jing Yan to join. Should Jing Yan join, it could bring new Life Force to the already declining All Paths Spirit Mountain. Relying solely on Supreme Elder Ruo Bing to support it was exceedingly difficult.

Let alone resisting Wanbao Divine Hall, they had to swallow their anger and compromise with the other four forces in all situations.

”Hmm?” At this time, Elder Su He took out the Communication Crystal Stone again.

Earlier, he had issued orders to spies of All Paths Spirit Mountain outside to investigate whether Shadow Emperor had indeed died. Now, it seemed some information had been returned.