Chapter 13178 Mysterious Force
Chapter 13178 Mysterious Force
Although the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword did not rank among the four great treasures of the Demon Sect, its power was strong enough to drive any warrior crazy. Moreover, now that this sword had fallen into the hands of a young warrior who was only at the Flying Sky Realm, this undoubtedly gave everyone a huge temptation and hope.
Although Feitian Realm was considered a strong person in the martial arts world, it was still insignificant compared to those at Tianhe Realm and even higher realms.
However, it is this "insignificance" that has aroused the greed and ambition of countless people. They believe that as long as they can seize the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword, they may be able to soar to the sky and become the pinnacle of the martial arts world.
Therefore, despite the dangerous road ahead, they are still unwilling to give up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity easily.
Of course, ever since Ling Xiao's deeds at Huangquan Bulao Mountain spread like wildfire, some of the forces that originally coveted the Demon Lord's Black Sky Sword have quietly chosen to withdraw.
These forces are either afraid of the powerful force that may be hidden behind Ling Xiao, or they are well aware of the truth that "a man is innocent unless he is in possession of a treasure". Some people also deeply understand that no matter how precious the treasure is, if they cannot protect it with their lives, it will ultimately be just an empty dream.
In a corner of the Demon-Suppressing City, inside the Mansion of the Mansion Master, the atmosphere seemed exceptionally quiet. Long Yingtian, the Mansion Master, had a lonely life because of the grief of losing his wife and the fact that his only son, Long Chen, had been away from home for many years.
Therefore, the study became a safe haven for his soul. Whenever he had free time, he would immerse himself in the sea of books, not only to relieve his loneliness, but also to seek breakthroughs in his cultivation in this vast knowledge. This was a shortcut to cultivation that he accidentally discovered while reading ancient books countless times.
In the study, the light is soft, and the books on the bookshelf are arranged in an orderly manner, each carrying different knowledge and wisdom. In front of Long Yingtian's desk, there is an ancient bronze mirror. Although the mirror is inconspicuous, it contains extraordinary power.
Not only can it illuminate every corner of Fuzun Mansion, but through some mysterious means, it can also provide a panoramic view of the entire Demon-Suppressing Mansion City.
The images in the mirror were like a miniature city model, with people coming and going, and traffic, everything was under control. This was a unique privilege of the Lord of the Palace, and it was also a reflection of his silent but powerful control over the city.
Long Yingtian gently stroked the mirror, his eyes showing both indifference towards power and deep worry for his son Long Chen.
He knew very well that in this martial arts world where the strong were respected, every step had to be taken cautiously, especially for young talents like Ling Xiao and Long Chen, whose rise was often accompanied by the secret struggles of countless forces.
He hoped that Long Chen could return safely, and even more so that he could find his own path and achieve success in this turbulent martial arts world.
At this time, a tall man in black armor quietly walked into the study, his steps were steady, revealing a majesty that should not be underestimated. His armor shone coldly under the sunlight, and every step seemed to step on Long Yingtian's heartstrings.
Long Yingtian raised his eyes, his gaze was as sharp as a torch, and he uttered one word calmly: "Speak!" Although his voice was soft, it carried unquestionable authority.
The black-armored man saluted respectfully, and then said in a deep voice: "Reporting to the Lord, after much investigation, we have determined that there are three forces secretly following Master Ling Xiao. The first is the notorious Black Cult, and the second is the Duanmu family, the most prestigious family in the Western Wilderness. Both of them are not good people, and their intentions are hard to predict."
At this point, he paused for a moment, his tone becoming more serious.
"As for the other three, they are even more mysterious. They seem to have been born from nothingness, without any trace or obvious signs to identify them. I have tried my best and used all the resources and means available in the Mansion of the Lord, but I still cannot get a glimpse of their full picture."
Long Yingtian frowned slightly, and a hint of imperceptible worry flashed in his deep eyes.
"Mysterious forces..." He repeated in a low voice, with a barely perceptible solemnity in his voice. He knew very well that in this martial arts world where the strong are respected and the forces are complicated, unknown enemies are often the most terrifying.
"Have you tried to contact Zhu Xiaoqi?" Long Yingtian pondered for a moment and asked. Zhu Xiaoqi, as the most famous spy in Fuzun Mansion, has an intelligence network throughout the Bai Ze Continent, and knows almost everything.
The man in black armor shook his head, his tone full of helplessness: "I have ordered people to urgently summon Zhu Xiaoqi, but unfortunately, even he has not been able to find any clues about this mysterious force. According to Xiaoqi, these forces act extremely secretly and with superb methods. They seem to have deliberately avoided all possible tracking and investigation."
The study room suddenly fell into silence, with only the occasional bird calls outside the window and the hustle and bustle of the market in the distance, which formed a sharp contrast with the bustle outside. Long Yingtian closed his eyes and thought about countermeasures in his mind. He knew that facing such a powerful unknown force, every step must be taken with great caution.
Zhu Xiaoqi! This name is well-known in the Fuzun Mansion. He is one of Long Yingtian's most trusted arms, not only because he has the extraordinary cultivation of the heavenly realm, but also because of his unpredictable detection ability.
In the martial arts world, Zhu Xiaoqi's name is enough to make countless forces tremble in fear. However, this time facing the mysterious force, even he failed and was unable to find out the other party's identity. This undoubtedly cast a shadow in Long Yingtian's heart.
In the study, the atmosphere was particularly heavy because of this sudden news.
The man in black armor continued, "It's really strange. They don't seem to be in a hurry to take action. They just lurk quietly in the dark, like poisonous snakes lurking in the grass, waiting for the best opportunity." His tone revealed a bit of confusion and vigilance.
Hearing this, Long Yingtian moved slightly, slowly stood up, and looked through the window of the study to the end of the distant sky. His eyes showed both worry about unknown challenges and deep concern for his son Long Chen.
"They are waiting, waiting for the moment when Chen'er and Ling Xiao separate." Long Yingtian sighed softly, his voice full of helplessness and worry.
"Ling Xiao's journey is full of dangers. Although Chaos Demon City is far away, the real test may have just begun. I hope Chen'er can stay alert and be safe. This child is too persistent. Once he makes up his mind, he can't be pulled back even by nine oxen."
On the other side of the Bai Ze Continent, there is Luanmo City, a place far to the west of the Demon-Suppressing Mansion. For Ling Xiao, it is both a destination and a synonym for the unknown and danger.
He only knew that according to the clues in his hand, he needed to go all the way west and cross the vast western wilderness to reach the legendary city.
