The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 1948: Chapter 1948: High-Sounding Pretext

Wei Zhen, upon hearing Vice Hall Master Tao Wu’s words, glanced towards Jing Yan again.

”Jing Yan, is there any truth to this matter?” Wei Zhen asked.

”Senior! It was first the Void Divine Palace’s Void Son who plotted against me, forcing me to retaliate!” Jing Yan responded.

However, Jing Yan’s heart stirred slightly; Wei Zhen’s attitude towards him seemed problematic. He had discovered a Super Wormhole node within the Devouring Sky Clan Fortress, providing substantial merits for the Chaotic Ten Thousand Clan Beings. Logically, Wei Zhen should be more amicable towards him. Even if not amicable, he shouldn’t harbor hostility.

But Jing Yan sensed Wei Zhen had an intentional antagonism towards him.

”Jing Yan! You claim the Void Divine Palace plotted against you, yet I see no signs of injury on you. Contrarily, one Void Son from the Void Divine Palace is dead and another injured, a fact. You both entered the Devouring Sky Clan Fortress to investigate the plans of the Devouring Heaven Clan, meant to unite and cooperate. Yet you resorted to plotting against a companion, which is indeed improper.” Wei Zhen shook his head and continued.

With these words, Jing Yan realized there truly was an issue.

Not only Jing Yan, but Chenyuan Emperor and others also sensed Ultimate Strong Person Wei Zhen was targeting Jing Yan.

”Wei Zhen Daoist...” Chenyuan Emperor spoke.

”Chenyuan Daoist, this matter does not concern you.” Wei Zhen interrupted Chenyuan Emperor.

Tao Wu and other Controllers of the Void Divine Palace silently rejoiced, having observed Wei Zhen’s apparent displeasure towards Jing Yan. Though the reason was unknown, an Ultimate Strong Person’s displeasure with Jing Yan was a welcome sight for them. Especially since nearby the Devouring Sky Clan Fortress, only one Ultimate Strong Person existed.

If Ultimate Strong Person Wei Zhen were to act against Jing Yan, could Jing Yan escape? Clearly impossible!

”Jing Yan, due to your involvement, a Void Son perished within the Devouring Sky Clan Fortress. Therefore, I need you to accompany me. I will personally participate in the investigation, and if your culpability is minimal, you won’t face severe punishment.” Wei Zhen continued speaking to Jing Yan.

Jing Yan’s heart sank!

”Senior, where do you intend to take me?” Jing Yan raised his eyebrows, looking at Wei Zhen.

”Obviously, to the Void Divine Palace!” Wei Zhen stated as if it were a given.

To the Void Divine Palace?

Jing Yan’s breath tightened, a cold sneer appearing at his lips. He suddenly understood; Wei Zhen certainly had a connection with the Void Divine Palace. Perhaps, his relation to the Palace Master of the Void Divine Palace was extraordinary. Here, he sought to stand up for the Void Divine Palace.

The Void Divine Palace had forever sought his demise.

If he followed Wei Zhen to the Void Divine Palace, was there any hope of survival? Wei Zhen’s assurance of leniency if his responsibility was minimal was evidently an excuse. Upon reaching the headquarters of the Void Divine Palace, it was likely the palace wouldn’t inquire about the incident, instead initiating an immediate execution.

Regardless, Jing Yan could not accompany Wei Zhen to the Void Divine Palace headquarters.

”Senior intends to take me to the Void Divine Palace? Does Senior know that the Void Divine Palace has always wanted to kill me?” Jing Yan’s face grew colder.

”Jing Yan, you best not question my decisions. I intend to take you to the Void Divine Palace, comply obediently. In front of me, you possess no ability to resist.” Wei Zhen spoke to Jing Yan from a superior position.

Wei Zhen was resolute in taking Jing Yan to the Void Divine Palace.

”Wei Zhen! You can forget about it! You want me to go to the Void Divine Palace with you? Dream on!” Jing Yan took a deep breath and shouted loudly.

This Wei Zhen was clearly in collusion with the Void Divine Palace. Even if he didn’t intend to kill Jing Yan himself, he planned to hand him over to the Void Divine Palace, which was equivalent to ensuring his death. Against someone intending to kill him, even if they were an Ultimate Strong Person, Jing Yan could not continue to bow down.

”You dare defy me?” A chill erupted from Wei Zhen’s gaze.

Murderous intent surged through his entire being.

He was an Ultimate Strong Person, a Title Controller! For a mere junior in the All Things Realm to dare call him by name and defy his orders was utterly unforgivable!

”Defy you? Wei Zhen, don’t flatter yourself! Your intention to take me to the Void Divine Palace is to claim my life. Do you expect me to offer you my life willingly? Ridiculous! You might not be a member of the Void Divine Palace, yet you treat me as such; you likely have some connection with the palace master of the Void Divine Palace, right? You assist the Void Divine Palace in dealing with me because that person promised you some advantage. You’re motivated by self-interest to hand me over to the Void Divine Palace while masquerading as righteous, utterly shameless!” Jing Yan directly pointed at Wei Zhen, cursing him.

”You brat, such audacity!”

”Crash!”

Wei Zhen raised his arm, colossal Power fluctuations rolled out in layers, storming towards Jing Yan.

An Ultimate Strong Person’s attack was such that even the many Controllers present were visibly shaken.

”Hahaha...”

”Title Controller, what great prestige. I, Chenyuan, will see just how strong you, Wei Zhen, the Title Controller, really are!” Chenyuan Emperor laughed wildly, his figure moving to intercept the attack Wei Zhen unleashed upon Jing Yan.

Wei Zhen’s assault on Jing Yan differed from Master Mie Chun’s attack on him.

Mie Chun’s attack on Jing Yan was a sudden ambush, assisted by other Controllers of the Void Divine Palace. Wei Zhen’s attack preceded some spoken words, granting Chenyuan and others time to prepare. Given Wei Zhen’s status, a stealthy attack on Jing Yan would be disgraceful.

Jing Yan’s complexion turned slightly pale!

Although Chenyuan Emperor intercepted Wei Zhen’s attack, Jing Yan still felt the terrifying power contained within. Such formidable strength made him feel like an ant before an elephant.

The power of a Title Controller was indeed too frightening.

Chenyuan Emperor blocked Wei Zhen, yet their disparity was apparent. Chenyuan Emperor could barely defend, incapable of counterattacking. Were it another Controller, they might be overwhelmed by Wei Zhen in one strike.

”Wei Zhen, you as a Title Controller hold vast renown in Chaos, yet you strike at our Hongjun Heavenly Palace Core Disciple. As Palace Master of the Nuwa Divine Palace within Hongjun Heavenly Palace, I cannot allow you to succeed!” Nuwa Palace Master unfolded her jade hands, her figure flickering, also joining the battle.

Nuwa Palace Master partnered with Chenyuan Emperor, one on each side, to block Title Controller Wei Zhen.

”Hmph, a mere junior, you wish to obstruct me?” Wei Zhen saw Nuwa Palace Master obstructing him from one side, snorted coldly, his palms spinning relentlessly, intending to quickly kill or heavily injure the Nuwa Palace Master.