Chapter 4104: Raising an Army to Punish the Crime

Outside Tiansheng City, the Lingxiao Sect’s powerful cultivators searched everywhere, which could be described as digging three feet deep.

But after searching for a long time, they found nothing.

Ni Sakong and the two Grand Elders gathered again, and Grand Elder Huyan Zhuo said, “Sect Leader, with our intensive search, not even a fly could escape. Has that person already fled?”

Second Elder Guangzhong Qiao’s expression was solemn: “Who exactly was it that attacked? To be able to kill three Saint Emperor-level cultivators in such a short time, and then escape so quickly, is definitely not something an ordinary person can do.”

Ni Sakong frowned: “I suspect it’s related to Ye Bufan. Besides that kid, our people shouldn’t have conflicted with anyone else.”

Guangzhong Qiao said: “Logically, that’s true, but that kid is only at the Immortal Reverent Peak. Even if he can fight above his rank, it’s impossible for him to kill a Saint Emperor-level cultivator.”

Huyan Zhuo nodded: “That’s true. The Xingyao Sect suddenly mobilized all their forces, and I don’t know what exactly happened. Could it be related to them?”

Upon hearing the two of them, Ni Sakong also wavered a bit.

“Alright then, you two continue searching. I’ll return to Tiansheng City first to see what that Ye is doing and if he’s suspicious.”

“The Sect Leader is right.”

Huyan Zhuo and the other nodded, leading the Sect’s powerful cultivators to continue searching, while Ni Sakong turned and flew towards Tiansheng City.

At the same time, the Xingyao Sect was also doing the same, with all their powerful cultivators mobilized, but after searching the surrounding area thoroughly, they found nothing.

They didn’t see the bodies of the nine Saint Emperors, nor did they find where the killer was.

Grand Elder Ju He’s face was filled with rage and Killing Intent.

“Damn it, where did Ye Bufan run off to?”

Second Elder Gongshu Zhan pondered for a moment: “The Third Elder and the other nine did indeed leave the city to find Ye Bufan.

But even if that Ye had three heads and six arms, it would be impossible for him to kill all nine of them, leaving no one alive, not even their Primordial Spirits escaping. How could he possibly have that ability?”

Kou Hongliao and the Grand Elder both fell silent. This was indeed an inexplicable doubt.

Previously, they suspected that Sword Emperor Qin Fei had made a move, but their informants in the city gave a definitive answer: the two of them had not left the city, and even the Sect Masters of the other major Sects were still in the city.

Moreover, even if a Five-Rank Saint Emperor had attacked, with the combined efforts of the nine Saint Emperors and the Nine Swords Fatal Array, it would have been impossible for them to be completely wiped out.

Gongshu Zhan added: “I think there’s something strange about this matter. Perhaps someone else is targeting our Xingyao Sect.”

“You two continue searching for now, see if there are any other clues. I’ll go back to the city to check on that Ye.

Anyway, it’s time for Alchemy. Let’s see the situation and then we’ll make our decision.”

After making a similar decision, Kou Hongliao also returned to Tiansheng City.

As soon as he entered the city and approached the Qin Jian Mountain Manor’s compound, he heard a loud voice from within.

“Lingxiao Sect’s Ni Sakong pays his respects to Pill King Ye!”

This old fellow arrived quite fast!

Kou Hongliao didn’t know what had happened to the Lingxiao Sect. He thought Ni Sakong was simply coming to ask Ye Bufan for Alchemy.

With a flash, he entered the courtyard and came to the door. He wanted to see Ye Bufan’s situation with his own eyes.

Just then, the door opened, and Leng Qingqiu walked out from inside.

“What are you doing?”

Kou Hongliao spoke first: “Just now, an Elder from my Sect was poisoned. Someone said they happened to see Pill King Ye nearby, so I wanted to inquire.”

After he finished speaking, Ni Sakong’s eyebrows twitched. Indeed, something big had happened to the Xingyao Sect, and it was very likely related to Ye Bufan.

Both men looked at Leng Qingqiu intently, trying to discern something from her.

“My husband is not here!”

Leng Qingqiu’s face was expressionless, her voice cold.

Hearing that Ye Bufan was not present, both Ni Sakong and the other’s expressions changed. This meant that the matter was very likely done by him.

“Since he’s not here, then I’ll trouble you to come with me!”

Kou Hongliao’s words sounded polite, but his tone was extremely stern.

In his opinion, since the demise of his Sect’s nine Saint Emperors was related to Ye Bufan, he would first take his woman away.

With a hostage in hand, the other party would surely show up eventually.

Leng Qingqiu gave him a cold glance: “Why should I go with you?”

“At this point, you have no choice.”

Kou Hongliao’s expression turned cold, and he was about to make a move, but just then, two figures suddenly appeared in front of him, shielding Leng Qingqiu behind them.

“Sect Leader Kou, my Qin Jian Mountain Manor is not a place for you to act wildly!”

The speaker was none other than Qin Fei, her face now frosty, filled with anger.

Sword Emperor stood beside her, and though he said nothing, his gaze also held a chilling coldness.

“Qin Fei, you may not know…”

Although Kou Hongliao was a Sect Leader, this was Qin Jian Mountain Manor’s territory after all, so he still needed to be more discreet. He briefly and concisely recounted the events.

“Sword Emperor Qin Fei, that’s how it is. The demise of my Sect’s Saint Emperors is very likely related to Pill King Ye, and this matter must be thoroughly investigated.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Ni Sakong also stepped forward.

“That’s right, not long ago, three Saint Emperors from my Sect also perished. If Pill King Ye cannot clarify, my Lingxiao Sect will also investigate to the very end!”

After he finished speaking, both Sword Emperor Qin Fei showed astonished expressions. After obtaining the Chaotic Origin Energy, they had been continuously comprehending it day and night, paying no attention to what was happening outside.

This was normal. Whether it was the Xingyao Sect or other Sects, the ultimate goal of their agitation was to covet the Chaotic Origin Energy in Ye Bufan’s hands.

Since the two of them already possessed it, they naturally no longer needed to bother themselves with it, and they didn’t even pay much attention to what was happening in Tiansheng City.

They never expected such a big commotion, with so many powerful cultivators from the two major Sects dying.

Given this, until the matter was thoroughly investigated, they could not blindly interfere, otherwise, they would become enemies with the two major Sects.

Although Qin Jian Mountain Manor was not afraid of trouble, it had not reached the point of blind arrogance.

However, Leng Qingqiu was ultimately Ye Bufan’s woman, and they certainly couldn’t let the other party take their sister-in-law away.

Just as they were hesitating on how to handle the situation, a burst of laughter suddenly came from the adjacent courtyard.

“Sect Master Ni, what do you wish for me to clarify?”

Everyone turned their heads together, only to see Ye Bufan walking over from the Alchemist Guild’s courtyard, leading a beautiful female Immortal beside him, who was Hua Qiqi.

At this moment, the Alchemist Guild’s top prodigy had her head lowered, her cheeks flushed with two blushes, appearing even more charming and captivating than before.

Kou Hongliao and the other were momentarily stunned, not expecting Ye Bufan to come out from the adjacent courtyard.

Ni Sakong’s Divine Sense swept over immediately, discovering that there was no trace of Liu Wuzhou’s soul imprint on him, which made him feel a little suspicious. Could it be that he had really guessed wrong?

Thinking this, a bright smile appeared on his face: “So Pill King Ye was here. Three Saint Emperors from my Lingxiao Sect died at the hands of villains, and I don’t know who was responsible.

There are rumors that Pill King had appeared at that location, so I wanted to come and inquire, to see if Pill King Ye saw any suspicious individuals.”

Kou Hongliao followed, saying: “I am also here for the same reason. I ask Pill King Ye to clear my doubts.” Ye Bufan looked at the two of them and smiled coldly: “Are you two here to accuse me?”