Everyone looked in the direction of the voice.
It was also a Supreme Realm expert?
The person wore a pure black silk night suit, with the character “hidden” (Hidden) embroidered in dark gold on the hem.
A silver mask covered his entire Face, with only his eyes glowing with a faint green light.
He slowly landed, his gaze falling upon Lin Chen and Wang Hongtu.
“This Senior is You Sha, the Second Hall Master of the Hidden Killers Pavilion. This person has some ties with our Hidden Killers Pavilion; he once helped This Senior in a Secret Realm. Today, may I ask for the Hidden Killers Pavilion’s Face, and let him go? Consider it a favor You Sha owes Cloud Top Academy.”
Everyone was surprised upon hearing this.
The Hidden Killers Pavilion, that was a highly renowned assassin organization in the myriad heavens in recent years.
Even Quasi-Emperor experts were wary of them, yet a gold “hidden” (Hidden) level assassin would step forward to protect someone?
Unlike ordinary Cultivators,
the most troublesome aspect of an organization like the Hidden Killers Pavilion was their specialization in concealment and assassination Divine Abilities, hiding in the shadows, striking at opportune moments, and killing without a trace.
Countless renowned Prodigies had been assassinated, making them impossible to guard against.
Lin Chen felt a glimmer of hope upon seeing the newcomer.
“Senior! If you can save This Junior today, This Junior, Lin Chen, will surely repay you manifold in the future!”
Just as You Sha said,
he had indeed lent the other party a hand in a Secret Realm.
Years ago, he discovered in a Secret Realm that this Second Hall Master, You Sha, was trapped beneath a deep pool, and he developed a desire to befriend him.
He immediately took out a Heaven-Breaking Realm Pill he had “accidentally” obtained in the Secret Realm and gifted it to You Sha.
However, Wang Hongtu’s aura surged, and the Supreme pressure was as imposing as a giant mountain, unyielding, as he coldly said:
“This person is colluding with the Bloodthirsty Demon Emperor. Your Excellency, do you dare to protect him?”
“You are merely a Supreme Realm expert, yet you dare to act presumptuously in This Cloud Top Academy? Even if your Hidden Killers Pavilion Master came in person, This Academy would not give you an inch of Face!”
“Evil Demonic Path practitioners, everyone has the right to punish them!”
“As long as it concerns the Bloodthirsty Demon Emperor, This Cloud Top Academy will never back down!”
You Sha felt a slight unease upon hearing this.
He was somewhat confused.
Why would Lin Chen be involved with a taboo figure like the Bloodthirsty Demon Emperor?
What was even more surprising was that
Lin Chen was just a junior. Logically, a favor from a Supreme Realm expert like This Senior should be enough to protect Lin Chen.
Why was their attitude so unyielding?
Could it really be for the so-called “Righteous Path reputation”?
You Sha couldn't help but sneer inwardly. To reach their Realm, whose hands weren't stained with mountains of corpses and seas of blood?
Putting on an act.
It was just to gain more benefits.
After a brief thought, he added, “May I ask, Dean Wang, what will it take for you to release him?”
You Sha’s brows furrowed beneath his mask.
After all, it was Cloud Top Academy.
One of the few top-tier immortal Dao lineages in the myriad heavens, with profound foundations. If they caused trouble, it would be difficult to resolve.
The Hidden Killers Pavilion was at best a third-rate immortal force.
Only its Pavilion Master was a Quasi-Emperor Cultivator, and outside, they mostly relied on their hard-to-trace and elusive special abilities to instill fear in people.
Wang Hongtu was about to speak when a gentle, jade-like voice suddenly came again.
“Hidden Killers Pavilion? Just a bunch of rats hiding in the shadows!”
You Sha suddenly turned his head.
He saw a peerlessly handsome young man slowly walking into the arena.
Jiang Ye, with a faint smile on his Face, added:
“A few days ago, This Divine Son was provoked by the Bloodthirsty Demon Emperor’s successor. Everyone associated with him is an enemy of This Jiang Clan!”
“This person is colluding with the Bloodthirsty Demon Emperor. You old dog are quite arrogant, daring to protect a Demonic Path practitioner in front of This Divine Son?”
“Believe it or not, This Divine Son will wipe out the Hidden Killers Pavilion today, to serve as a warning to others!”
His tone carried a strong killing intent.
Jiang Ye’s golden eyes were filled with a murderous aura.
He originally thought that when Emperor Tianji arranged Lin Chen as a chess piece back then, the Hidden Killers Pavilion had merely taken on a mission.
But now it seemed,
it was not as simple as it appeared on the surface.
The next instant, a figure quietly appeared, its aura like an abyss, like a prison, blotting out the sky.
It was Jiang Yi, whose Quasi-Emperor aura suppressed the entire space.
Everyone held their breath, not daring to exhale.
You Sha’s heart instantly surged with monstrous waves, and a flicker of panic appeared in his eyes.
More than a month ago, when Jiang Ye was unsealed and emerged, the Hidden Killers Pavilion had investigated his background.
Empress Hongye’s reverse scale.
The potential of an Emperor.
“Is this the Divine Son of the Jiang Clan?”
“Strange! Why would he appear at Cloud Top Academy? Wasn't he the rumored dissolute young master from years ago? Is he also here to compete for the position of Dao Child of the Academy?”
“And why did he appear at this particular moment?”
“Could it be... he sensed what happened to Lin Chen back then?”
At this moment, You Sha’s thoughts churned, and countless doubts arose.
At the same time, he no longer had his previous confidence.
He remained silent for a moment, barely steadying his mind, and tentatively asked, “Divine Son Jiang, may This Senior ask why this action?”
Jiang Ye was not in the mood for small talk with him. His expression was indifferent, a faint killing intent appearing in his eyes, and he directly transmitted a message to Jiang Yi to act.
Boom!!
A vast pressure instantly suppressed You Sha.
You Sha’s pupils suddenly contracted, his heart filled with horror, and he immediately tried to activate the Hidden Killers Pavilion’s secret Divine Ability to escape.
But he soon discovered that
the surrounding Void Realm had already been secretly sealed by Jiang Ye with Restrictions.
A faint mist appeared between heaven and earth, like chains sealing the sky, leaving no path to escape.
He tried to tear through space, but the surrounding Void Realm was like a sky-curtain scene, firmly trapping him, leaving him nowhere to hide.
You Sha’s Divine Soul trembled.
He felt as if the essence within his body was suppressed by heavy mountains, and his spiritual power circulation was completely ineffective.
He suddenly spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his body staggered and collapsed to the ground, his Face as pale as paper, his eyes filled with terror.
“Divine Son Jiang, why is this happening?”
You Sha was puzzled.
Logically speaking, his escape skills were top-notch.
Even when facing a Quasi-Emperor, he had some confidence in escaping with his life.
But You Sha discovered with horror that
the entire Dao Discussion Platform area, the space had already been sealed and locked, as if a net had been set up in advance, waiting for his arrival.
“Originally, This Senior was only guessing, but now... now we have something to talk about.”
Jiang Ye hesitated, a hint of curiosity on his Face.
In an instant, You Sha suddenly thought of something, his heart pounding, and an unprecedented chill swept through his entire body.
He remained silent.
Just at this moment, a cold, sharp aura quietly descended from the Void Realm.
“Rats from the Hidden Killers Pavilion, do you dare to act presumptuously in This Academy?”
Su Qingmeng stepped out from the Void Realm.
Dressed in a white robe like snow, a gentle peach blossom scent permeated the air, and within the scent, there was a hint of heavy pressure.
After landing, she reached out a hand and gently embraced Jiang Ye, a trace of doting and intimacy appearing on her beautiful Face.
Her jade hand reached out and pinched Jiang Ye’s handsome Face, softly saying, “Ye’er, do whatever you want. This Elder sister... Aunt Meng will back you up!”
The Grand Elder of Cloud Top Academy!
Half-step Great Emperor!
“Greetings, Grand Elder!”
“Greetings, Grand Elder!”
The surrounding Cultivators had already been dispersed. On the vast Dao Discussion Platform, only the various Elders of the Academy and Jiang Ye and others stood in the arena.
You Sha’s heart was incredibly tense, as if he had walked into a trial.
And Lin Chen’s mind was already in chaos, his head blank, at a loss.
Jiang Ye looked at the two of them, and with as concise language as possible, slowly spoke:
“Lin Chen, This Divine Son has sent people to investigate the cause of your Family’s extermination these past two days.”
“Back then, the Lin Family and This Jiang Clan only had some minor interests disputes, and This Jiang Clan did not act. It was the Hidden Killers Pavilion that did it...”
“This Divine Son is very curious, You Sha, what was the Hidden Killers Pavilion’s purpose in doing this?”
“This Divine Son knows that you assassins like to set up Restrictions in your Divine Souls, so soul-searching is useless against you. But if you still value your dog life, then tell This Divine Son everything, otherwise, you will die.”
You Sha’s pupils contracted sharply, his Face extremely grim.
He didn't expect the other party to have investigated to this extent.
How did this Jiang Ye perceive all of this?
He was extremely puzzled.