The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 1460: Chapter 1460: The Viper Arrives

The Northern Branch Spirit Mountain Master, Kunlong, had a contorted expression. He not only underestimated Jing Yan’s strength but also his determination.

Jing Yan directly struck and killed their Northern Branch Spirit Mountain’s Emperor Divine Master Elder Zhang He. What does this signify? Clearly, this branch’s Holy Master did it intentionally, aiming to disgrace the Northern Branch Spirit Mountain and him, the Kunlong Mountain Master.

”Mountain Master, this matter cannot be left unresolved.”

”Exactly! The All Paths Spirit Mountain is too rampant, daring to kill our branch elder. We must avenge Elder Zhang He!”

Some elders of the Northern Branch Spirit Mountain clamored, while others remained silent.

In some people’s view, Elder Zhang He brought this upon himself. If Zhang He had not flaunted his strength at the border, how would he have been killed? If Zhang He hadn’t killed several All Paths Spirit Mountain disciples over the years, Jing Yan the God Lord might not have acted against him.

In all this, it could be said Zhang He orchestrated his downfall. Being killed now is a consequence of his actions.

”Mountain Master, Jing Yan should be a Divine Sovereign Level powerhouse. For us to avenge Elder Zhang He, it might not be so easy,” someone remarked.

”Damn the All Paths Spirit Mountain for killing our Northern Branch elder. I won’t let this matter rest!” Kunlong Mountain Master stood up, growling in a low voice.

Meanwhile, the Eastern Branch Spirit Mountain, Western Branch Spirit Mountain, and Southern Branch Spirit Mountain also received the news of the death of Northern Branch Spirit Mountain Elder Zhang He.

These three branch mountains were quite familiar with Zhang He.

After all, everyone belongs to the All Paths Sacred Land, and there is much interaction usually. Zhang He, being an Emperor Level elder, was considered an important figure.

Thus, upon hearing the news of Elder Zhang He’s death, these three branch mountains were greatly surprised. They found it hard to believe this matter was true, but soon confirmed reports came in that Elder Zhang He was indeed dead, killed by the Holy Master of the All Paths Spirit Mountain personally.

Upon receiving this news, the three branch mountains were compelled to pay attention to this new Holy Master, Jing Yan.

In the Eastern Branch Spirit Mountain, in the Mountain Master’s Great Hall.

”Everyone, what do you think about this matter?” The Mountain Master of Eastern Branch Spirit Mountain looked at the elders present and asked.

”Northern Branch Spirit Mountain Elder Zhang He being killed by Holy Master Jing Yan seems unrelated to our Eastern Branch Spirit Mountain. But I think Holy Master Jing Yan did this not just to kill Elder Zhang He. A deeper underlying reason is likely to intimidate us. This Holy Master Jing Yan is not simple!” An elder slowly said.

”What Elder Wei Qiang said is right. This Holy Master Jing Yan is quite decisive. Moreover, his strength is unexpectedly potent, a fact that caught us by surprise. Clearly, he is a Divine Sovereign Level powerhouse,” another elder added.

”What of it? If he plans to lead the All Paths Sacred Land, he still has to see if we, the four branch mountains, agree. Even if he holds the Holy Artifact, All Paths Order, he can’t just command us around,” someone commented indifferently.

”Mountain Master, I think for now we should just observe. Holy Master Jing Yan killed a Northern Branch Spirit Mountain elder, so they must be more anxious. Let’s see how they respond,” an elder wearing a blue robe said with a smile.

”Hmm, for now, that’s all we can do. I’m somewhat curious about what this Jing Yan will do next,” the Eastern Branch Spirit Mountain Master remarked with a slight smile.

The situation in the Western Branch Spirit Mountain and Southern Branch Spirit Mountain was similar.

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Jing Yan returned to the All Paths Spirit Mountain from the boundary with the Northern Branch Spirit Mountain.

The news of Jing Yan killing Northern Branch Spirit Mountain Elder Zhang He had already reached the All Paths Spirit Mountain before Jing Yan’s return.

A group of elders from the All Paths Spirit Mountain had already gathered before the All Paths Holy Hall, awaiting Jing Yan’s return.

Seeing the return of Holy Master Jing Yan, everyone went up to greet him. They all had different expressions, but in each person’s eyes, there was a peculiar gleam.

Clearly, they hadn’t expected Jing Yan to handle this matter so decisively.

Even Elder Su He, Elder Hong Yuan, and others hadn’t predicted that Jing Yan would directly deal with Elder Zhang He. When they discussed this matter on the All Paths Cave Heaven Mountain with Holy Master Jing Yan earlier, he had only mentioned handling it personally. At that time, none of them anticipated that Jing Yan’s idea of handling meant killing Elder Zhang He.

Though surprised, everyone felt immensely relieved.

Over the years, All Paths Spirit Mountain had been oppressed by Northern Branch Spirit Mountain to the point where they could barely breathe. Overall, All Paths Spirit Mountain had been in a suppressed position.

This time, All Paths Spirit Mountain had struck back fiercely.

”Is everyone here?”

”Enter the Great Hall!” Jing Yan smiled at the crowd.

The group gradually entered the All Paths Holy Hall.

”Holy Master, what is our plan moving forward? With Northern Branch Spirit Mountain Elder Zhang He dead, they might be maddened and resort to desperate actions. We must be cautious of them cornered into a reckless attack,” Elder Chang Kong said.

”The Mountain Master of Northern Branch Spirit Mountain, Kunlong, is quite irascible, and there indeed might be a chance of them deploying a considerable force to attack All Paths Spirit Mountain.”

”Yes, we must be prepared for this.”

”However, with Holy Master and Ruo Bing Supreme Elder standing with us, we have no fear of their Northern Branch Spirit Mountain.”

Everyone chimed in.

Jing Yan smiled, ”You need not worry. Though Northern Branch Spirit Mountain Master Kunlong is hot-tempered, he must not be foolish to have control over the Northern Branch Spirit Mountain. He’s acutely aware that if they dispatch a large force to attack All Paths Spirit Mountain, they surely won’t gain any advantage. In my opinion, the most likely scenario is that they will first send an envoy to negotiate.”

Jing Yan had already considered various outcomes, and he believed the most likely scenario was for the Northern Branch Spirit Mountain to send an envoy.

With the death of their Northern Branch Spirit Mountain’s Emperor Divine Master Elder, silence is not an option for them. However, nor would they rashly attack All Paths Spirit Mountain. Hence, it seems most probable that they will dispatch an envoy to further probe All Paths Spirit Mountain’s stance, as well as gauge the mindset and intentions of Holy Master Jing Yan.

”Holy Master, if Northern Branch Spirit Mountain indeed sends an envoy, how should we deal with them?” one of the elders asked.

”Once their envoy arrives, we’ll see what they have to say, and then decide the next course of action. Of course, I have some plans in mind, which you’ll naturally learn about when the time comes,” Jing Yan smiled.

Upon hearing this from Jing Yan, everyone nodded.

At that moment, Elder Chang Kong took out a Communication Crystal Stone, a faint crease forming on his brow.

After examining the message from the Communication Crystal Stone, Elder Chang Kong looked towards Jing Yan.

”Holy Master, are you familiar with the Viper Emperor?” Elder Chang Kong asked.

The Viper Emperor was also well-known in the All Paths World, and figures like Chang Kong were aware of him.