novelraw Chapter 978: Piercing the Heavens!
Chapter 978: Piercing the Heavens!
After learning this startling news, the entire council hall fell into silence, leaving everyone in inexplicable suffocation.
Although everyone here hoped for Gu Yuansheng's mission to fail and encounter mishaps, this outcome was beyond their capacity to bear.
They still couldn't comprehend how Jiang Feng managed this!
In his twenties, he executed a Human King-level opponent. Such prowess is likely enough to rank him among the truly extraordinary newcomers in China, isn't it?
Critically, Jiang Feng wasn't cultivated by any major sect or first-tier force but was merely a lone ranger, making it even more terrifying!
"Supreme Elder, what should we do? If it were only Gu Yuansheng causing trouble, it would be easier to handle. But now, even the people from the Main Pavilion have perished! If the Main Pavilion holds us accountable, we will be unable to escape punishment…"
The Sixth Elder said hoarsely to the Supreme Elder.
"Damn Gu Yuansheng! If he wants to die, don't drag us down with him, making us bear the blame together. What a scoundrel!"
The Supreme Elder was naturally aware of the gravity involved and spoke viciously.
"Gu Yuansheng thought himself clever, trying a 'kill first, report later' tactic. Pity, it failed miserably!"
The Great Elder gritted his teeth, kicking a man while he's down: "I've always said the Sect Master's position should be mine. It should never have been given to that mediocre talent! Now we've been humiliated before the Main Pavilion, a true disgrace!"
"Now is not the time for this conversation!"
The Supreme Elder said coldly: "That Jiang fellow caused chaos, and we must immediately report to the Main Pavilion for lenient treatment! Otherwise, the wrath of the Main Pavilion will truly burn us down to ashes!"
"Supreme Elder, I will accompany you. As the Great Elder, I am unavoidably accountable for this matter. If the Main Pavilion indeed blames the Hundred Knowledge Hall, I am willing to bear full responsibility!"
The Great Elder quickly stepped forward to voice his willingness, clearly positioning himself as the rightful spokesperson after Gu Yuansheng's absence.
The Supreme Elder gave him a deep look, said nothing, and turned to leave.
The Great Elder also quickly followed.
...
Amidst a towering peak shrouded in mist in China.
Unlike the headquarters of the Demon Moon Alliance and the Hundred Knowledge Hall, which have specific locations on China's map.
This place, however, cannot be found on the map, isolated from the outside world!
Within the giant peak, there's a grand gate adorned with Sanskrit, leading to a magnificent palace complex.
Inside the palace, a terrifying figure of an old man suddenly opened his eyes!
Near him, there's a row of special jade plaques, inscribed with people's names.
Now, these jade plaques suddenly shattered in unison!
Completely dimmed!
The old man stood up violently, unleashing a tremendous aura, his face filled with confusion and rage!
What's going on?
A dozen people, led by the Council Elder Min Shanxing, all died suddenly?
For years, the people from Tianji Pavilion have never faced any malfunction!
Now, a dozen died at once, including a Council Elder?
The Council Elder refers to those eligible to attend Tianji Pavilion's council meetings.
Considered the lowest ranking among various elders.
Tianji Pavilion's elders are split into seven kinds, the most noble being the Golden Robed Elder, followed by Silver Robed Elder, then red, orange, yellow, green, and blue!
By rank, Min Shanxing was a Green Robed Elder, while this old man is a Red Robed Elder!
"How can a Tianji Pavilion Council Elder encounter a mishap, who did it?"
The old man's anger was uncontrollable. With a "bang!" he struck the palace's stone pillar!
"Boom!"
The pillar shattered instantly!
Dust rose up!
"Men!"
"Here!!!"
The moment he shouted, dozens of figures surged into the hall from outside, kneeling respectfully.
Each of these people bore an intimidating presence, far superior to Martial Artists outside.
"Council Elder Min Shanxing has had an incident! Investigate for me! Spare no means in uncovering the truth behind this affair, I demand accountability!"
The Red Robed Elder shouted angrily.
The top forces of China have maintained superficial calm for a long while now. Could Min Shanxing's sudden mishap spark a disastrous fuse?
Was it the rivals Tianji Pavilion has long held grudges against that attacked?
Impossible, if it were them, why was no signal detected earlier? And there's no reason for them to kill a low-ranking Green Robed Elder!
"Understood!!!"
Just as the formidable figures were about to oblige and depart, suddenly another figure sprinted toward the hall from outside.
"Reporting to Elder Kui, someone requests an audience!" The newcomer also knelt on one knee, reporting respectfully.
"Who?"
"Hundred Knowledge Hall's Supreme Elder Nie Dewu, Great Elder He Shengfeng!"
"It's not the day for subordinate halls to request an audience, why are they here?" the Red Robed Elder said harshly.
Though sharing the title "elder," the elders from subordinate halls differ greatly from those in the Main Pavilion.
Even a Green Robed Elder stands higher than the Hundred Knowledge Hall's subordinate hall, let alone a Red Robed Elder!
"The two claim to have urgent matters to report!"
"Coming at the perfect moment!"
Elder Kui's face was chilly. Even for urgent matters, it should be Gu Yuansheng, the Sect Master, reporting, since when is it these two's turn to petition?
"Let them in!" Elder Kui waved grandly.
"Yes!"
Soon.
The Supreme Elder and Great Elder, trembling nervously, were led into the great hall by the guide.
Seeing the intimidating presence of Elder Kui, the two hurriedly knelt. The Supreme Elder even discarded his usual superior demeanor, lowered his forehead to the ground, and said: "Subordinate Nie Dewu, accompanied by Hundred Knowledge Hall's He Shengfeng, pays respect to Elder Kui!"
"Stand up!" Elder Kui waved his sleeve, an invisible force lifting the Supreme Elder and Great Elder.
"Why aren't you two staying put in the Hundred Knowledge Hall, coming here? And where is Gu Yuansheng?" Elder Kui asked expressionlessly.
"Responding to Elder Kui! We came this time to confess and beg for pardon, regarding the deaths of Sect Master Gu and Elder Min…"
"What did you say?!"
Before the Supreme Elder could finish, Elder Kui was taken aback: "You know about Min Shanxing's incident too? And Gu Yuansheng is dead as well? When did this happen? Who dares kill someone from Tianji Pavilion?!"
As he spoke, his overpowering aura surged again, causing the entire hall to tremble slightly, birds flapping away in fright!
The Supreme Elder and Great Elder gasped in shock, panicking more, knelt tremblingly on the ground!