Chapter 317: Seeking an Explanation
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The Grand Elder’s expression was gloomy as he spoke, “What capabilities does that wretch possess, to be able to kill so many of our Spirit Race’s experts?”
“We don’t know the specifics, only that Qin Hao has reached the peak stage of the Spirit Sea Realm,” the middle-aged man replied with difficulty.
A peak-stage Spirit Sea Realm cultivator would be considered a powerful figure in some smaller regions, but when looking at the entire East Barrens, one might not be deemed as formidable enough.
Among their Spirit Race, those at the peak stage of the Spirit Sea Realm were no fewer than eight thousand, perhaps even ten thousand. Even among them, there were exceptionally talented individuals. However, there had never been anyone who could contend with a Quasi-Saint Realm powerhouse at the peak stage of the Spirit Sea Realm. Therefore, in the Grand Elder’s eyes, even Qin Hao’s Longevity Immortal Body could not accomplish this. One had to know that even Su Chen had not slain Quasi-Saint Realm powerhouses when he was at the peak stage of the Spirit Sea Realm!
“It seems someone has been secretly aiding that bastard,” the Grand Elder said gloomily after pondering for a long time.
Their Spirit Race was currently at the height of its power, in its prime. However, someone was secretly assisting their adversaries now. If their Spirit Race were to show signs of decline, wouldn’t that mean any force could come and dominate them?
Thinking of this, the Grand Elder’s grip on his staff involuntarily tightened. Terrifying killing intent emanated from his body. The staff in his hand was a sacred weapon! Now, the sacred weapon, accompanied by his murderous intent, began to awaken, and a dazzling divine radiance instantly enveloped the entire hall.
“Where is that wretch now?” the Grand Elder suppressed his rage to inquire.
Qin Hao had killed their people and was likely fleeing for his life. It was also possible he remained within Dachu’s territory.
He felt it imperative to personally travel to Dachu. With his Saint Realm cultivation, Dachu could surely not ignore his presence. With him talcing action, and Dachu assisting, Qin Hao would have no chance for havoc.
“Qin Hao…seems to have already left Dachu’s territory. There’s no news on his exact whereabouts yet,” the middle-aged man said helplessly.
The pursuers had all perished. Now they were completely in the dark about Qin Hao’s location, unable to find him at all. Trying to locate Qin Hao again was as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack. The East Barrens was so vast, who knew where he had escaped to?
“Useless! A bunch of useless trash! What use are any of you?” The Grand Elder glared angrily at the middle-aged man, berating them.
These words were like thunderclaps, causing all present to shudder involuntarily. They knew the Grand Elder was enraged. The Patriarch and saint’s falls had already drawn his ire. Now, hearing their Spirit Race could not even catch a mere Spirit Sea Realm brat, how could he not rage?
“Grand Elder, please quell your anger! I will continue dispatching men to seek out Qin Hao. Even if he has experts backing him, I remain confident in capturing him!” Hearing the Grand Elder’s rebuke, the middle-aged man was so frightened he hurriedly knelt and pleaded.
“Mm.” Hearing this, the Grand Elder’s expression finally softened somewhat. He raised his head to glance about the hall, lost in thought.
“I heard the Patriarch and the saint went to the Demon Slaying Altar to kill the Holy Son of the Great Mystery Sacred Sect?”
“That’s right.” Another man stepped forward with a nod.
This was no secret among the Spirit Race. At the very least, everyone present knew full well. If Su Chen just died like this, they could still cope. However, calculating the time, Su Chen should currently be en route to the Demon Slaying Altar. Yet their own experts had all perished before he even entered. This was very difficult for them to accept.
What was even more despairing was that the Golden Crow Clan, the Dashang Empire, the Infinite Demon Sect, and other factions had all shifted the blame for their own losses onto the Spirit Race and the Qin family.
After all, if not for their adamant assurances, these powers would not have dispatched experts to surround and kill Su Chen. Yet now, Su Chen was fine, while their own experts had all died. If their Spirit Race and the Qin family didn’t provide an explanation, the situation would be entirely unacceptable. “Demon Slaying Altar is one of the few forbidden zones in the East Barrens. Our clan’s saint and Patriarch both fell within. Su Chen is unlikely to emerge alive either,” the Grand Elder said gloomily, pondering something. “But some matters are uncertain. For Su Chen to grow to this point, his fortune is clearly extraordinary. Closely observe any movements from the Demon Slaying Altar. If Su Chen truly emerges alive, you must notify me at once.”
They could not conceal the death of their Saint Realm elder. As for the reason, it seemed this matter would not be hidden for long. With Su Chen’s network, someone would inform him before long. By then, no one could predict Su Chen’s reaction. To avoid trouble, it was best to settle matters once and for all. In any case, the two sides were enemies. The Spirit Race could not just watch idly as Su Chen continued growing.
“I understand,” the middle-aged man’s heart skipped a bear on hearing this, hurriedly responding.
It was evident from the Grand Elder’s words that he planned on taking action personally. The previous saint might not have encountered Su Chen. But if the Grand Elder personally made a move, Su Chen would never emerge alive in the East Barrens again.
“I’ll leave the rest to you all. Remember, do not upset the Infinite Demon Sect and the others. We must communicate with them properly!” the Grand Elder warned gravely.
As his voice fell, his aged body slowly rose and strode forward. In the next moment, his figure disappeared. Only after the Grand Elder left did everyone in the hall slowly exhale in relief.
“The Grand Elder’s strength grows ever more terrifying. I dared not even breathe loudly with him sitting here earlier.”
“The Grand Elder entered the Saint Realm hundreds of years ago, how could we contend with him?”
“Fortunately, the Grand Elder has personally stepped in. Otherwise, great chaos would surely have erupted among our Spirit Race. If the Golden Crow Clan, the Infinite Demon Sect, and other factions came demanding explanations together, I fear we could not have withstood it!”
“Those are all minor issues. The crux is what the Grand Elder just instructed.”
“That will be difficult! Su Chen is simple to deal with. He should be en route to the Demon Slaying Altar. But Qin Hao…”
At these words, the entire hall fell silent again. The many experts shook their heads. Qin Hao was no fool and was likely already in hiding. If fortunate enough, perhaps he had already discovered some ancient teleportation formation and was whisked off to parts unknown. Even departing the East Barrens for the Central Plains was not impossible. By then, with the vast Central Plains and other domains, finding Qin Hao would be virtually impossible..