Yan Honglie’s death, in Sacred Brightness City, caused a huge stir, creating a storm that was even stronger than when Guo Lu and Cold Eagle died.
The Ten Great Commanders of the Cang Long Army had millions of forbidden guards at their disposal, managing the order of the entire Sacred Brightness City, and each one of them was a formidable and renowned existence, even some Sacred Sectors would have to give them a break.
Who would have thought that within just a few days, the Ten Great Commanders would die tragically one after another?
Some powerful figures, all of them could sense that an undercurrent targeting the Cang Long Army and the Ling Xiao Heavenly King’s Mansion was raging.
Cold Eagle and Yan Honglie were most likely killed by the same person.
“There should be a character from the Half-Saint Ranking, or the Half-Saint Outer Ranking, visiting Sacred Brightness City, otherwise, it would be impossible to kill a commander level character without God’s knowledge.”Many people speculated in this manner.
The human race in the Kunlun Realm had a total of less than two hundred strong people who had made it onto the Half-Saint List and the Half-Saint Outer List combined.
There were even fewer characters who dared to offend the Ling Xiao Heavenly King’s Mansion, and who also had a deep hatred with the Ling Xiao Heavenly King’s Mansion, and there were only a handful of them.
Some of these cultivators guessed that it was Kong Hongbi who had ordered the killings.
This was because, Ming Tang and the Ling Xiao Heavenly King’s Mansion had always been arch-enemies, and the grudges were deeply pent up. Moreover, there were rumors that Kong Hongbi himself was in Sacred Ming City.
In one of the strongholds of the Hall of Brightness, when Kong Hongbi heard the news coming from outside, he immediately, coldly grunted, “Actually guessed on me.”
The Ghost Valley Saint General stood at Kong Hongbi’s side and said, “It is said that because of this matter, a Saint Realm Elder of the Lingxiao Heavenly King’s Mansion and the Canglong Army’s Army Master have both been enraged, and are in the process of mobilizing their troops to prepare for a large-scale cleanup of Ming Hall’s forces in Sacred Brightness City.”
“Previously, they didn’t make a move, and that was because they wanted to cast a long line to catch a big fish. The deaths of the three commanders drove them mad with anger, wanting to use bloody means to suppress that rebellious undercurrent.”
A disdainful look appeared in Kong Hongbi’s eyes as he said, “The Lingxiao Heavenly King’s Mansion and the Canglong Army are just taking the blame for themselves, so don’t force me to kill a few commanders as well.”
Kong Hongbi did not want to go to war until it was absolutely necessary.
Once the Hall of Brightness and the Ling Xiao Heavenly King’s Mansion met head on in a hard encounter, it would surely lead to a bloody battle, and at that time, it would only be cheaper for some of the other forces.
The Ghost Valley Sage General immediately discouraged, saying, “Young Hall Master must not, since someone has already made a move against the Ling Xiao Heavenly King’s Mansion, why do we need to personally go to war? We can stand on the sidelines and watch the show, wait until they are both defeated and then reap the benefits.”
“What you gained is right.”
Kong Hongbi gradually calmed down and nodded, then, revealing a wry smile, he said, “Above the banquet of the Cai Clan’s Sacred Mansion, the mysterious expert who killed Guo Lu should be Zhang Ruochen.”?”It must be him, he arrived at Sacred Brightness City with Chu Siyuan, other than him, where would Chu Siyuan find a second such powerful young expert.”The Ghost Valley Saint General said.
Kong Hongbi said, “Since that’s the case, let’s put out the word and publicize this matter. Moreover, we must also tell everyone that Cold Eagle and Yan Honglie died under Zhang Ruochen’s sword, and that only a Time Successor could have such godless means.”
“A wonderful plan! Young Hall Master’s move can be considered as killing three birds with one stone.”
The Ghost Valley Sage General revealed a joyful expression as he continued, “First, our Ming Hall can set aside our relationship without having to go to war head-on with the Lingxiao Heavenly King’s Mansion.”
“Second, we can use the power of the Ling Xiao Heavenly King’s Mansion to find Zhang Ruochen out.”
“Third, it can also drag Painting Saint Chu Siyuan down. Now that the Empress is no longer in the Central Imperial City and her whereabouts are a mystery, the First Central Empire is at a time when the dragons are leaderless. If we can make the Confucian Way and the Lingxiao Heavenly King’s Mansion fight, it will definitely be a truly great show.”
“But ……”
“But what?”Kong Hongbi asked.
The Ghost Valley Sacred General was a bit worried and said, “Even though Zhang Ruochen is a felon of the court, but he doesn’t have a deep hatred with the Ling Xiao Heavenly King’s Mansion, why would he expose his whereabouts and identity and kill three commanders in a row? Even if we proclaim it, I’m afraid not many people will believe it.”
Kong Hongbi smiled with a transporting look and said, “Without a deep hatred, can’t we make up a deep hatred between them? As far as I know, back then, the Sacred Brightness Central Empire had a young crown prince who was also named Zhang Ruochen.”
“Only, at the young age of sixteen, he was assassinated and died. Now, eight hundred years have passed, time has changed, and very few people know about that last prince.
“However, we can utilize this to put Zhang Ruochen in a situation of no return.”
The Ghost Valley Saint General frowned straight and said, “What connection can a dead man from eight hundred years ago have with Zhang Ruochen?”
“As long as we put the news out, there will always be people who will associate it with Zhang Ruochen. How could the Lingxiao Heavenly King’s Mansion and the Canglong Army allow such a person to live? Besides, Zhang Ruochen isn’t an ordinary person, he’s a Time Successor, and he’s even a felon that the Empress personally ordered to be captured ……”
Speaking here, Kong Hongbi paused slightly, his eyes revealing a look of shock.
However, he soon regained his composure and exhaled a long breath as he said, “To say that I have some doubts that Zhang Ruochen is the same Last Prince from eight hundred years ago.”
“Impossible.”
The Ghost Valley Sacred General immediately shook his head and said, “The Hall of Brightness has launched a detailed investigation into Zhang Ruochen, and he is indeed the prince of a remote county in the Eastern Domain, and a lot of people can prove his identity.”
“Fair enough.”
Kong Hongbi waved his hand and said, “According to my plan, set this matter up immediately. Next, let’s see what kind of reflection the various forces will have. Lol.”
In the evening, when Zhang Ruochen was preparing to assassinate the fourth Commander, a shocking piece of news entered the Phoenix Dance Palace, causing a huge stir.
Phoenix Dance Palace was the largest youth .Building, and naturally, it was also the place where news spread the fastest, so the rumor spread by Ming Tang, in the first instance, reached here.
“The mysterious powerhouse who killed the three commanders Guo Lu, Cold Eagle, and Yan Honglie is actually Time and Space Transmitter Zhang Ruochen?”
“Zhang Ruochen has arrived at Sacred Brightness City and is preparing to go on a killing spree.”
“The Time and Space Transmitter is able to control time and space, possessing ghostly and unpredictable means, and has already let slip that he will kill all ten commanders of the Canglong Army.”
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Various remarks about Zhang Ruochen spread throughout Sacred Brightness City with lightning speed.
When Bai Xuanshang and Bai Xuanyu learned of the news, they were also shocked, and the way they looked at Zhang Ruochen became even more different.
Previously, they were only a kind of admiration for Zhang Ruochen, but now there were a few more points of awe.
Yan Wenqi and Fu Goblet had taken the Withered Wood Pill, and their injuries had already healed.
When the two of them heard the news, their faces changed, and it was difficult to calm their hearts. That strong person wearing a golden mask was actually Time and Space Transmitter Zhang Ruochen?
Zhang Ruochen’s fame was simply too great, and he had done many great things that shocked the world. Not long ago, he had killed two Demon Sect Saints in a row, which had even pushed his fame to the peak.
Upon learning the news, Qin Yutong was the first to catch up with Zhang Ruochen, who was about to walk out of the Phoenix Dance Palace, and told him about the matter.
Her pair of star-like radiant eyes stared at Zhang Ruochen’s face as she asked, “Are you really Timeless Successor Zhang Ruochen?”
Zhang Ruochen appeared calm and said, “Is it that important to be or not?”
Hearing these words, Qin Yutong’s heart beat rapidly, and she was finally certain that this mysterious man in front of her was that world-famous supreme genius…?However, Qin Yutong’s state of mind was so profound that she still maintained her calmness and asked once again, “Why do you want to help us?”
Zhang Ruochen fell into silence for a long time.
Right at this moment, another piece of news spread out, causing an even greater shock, and all the cultivators in the entire Sacred Brightness City were abuzz.
There were even some people, who didn’t care if the news was true or false, and in the first moment, spread the news out of Sacred Brightness City, to the Central Imperial City, various Ancient Sects, and various Medieval Lineages.
Because, that piece of news just now was just too shocking and was enough to stir the world.
“Eight hundred years ago, the Imperial Crown Prince of the Sacred Brightness Central Empire was not dead and has returned, and it is none other than the Time Successor, Zhang Ruochen.”
“The reason why Zhang Ruochen killed the three commanders of the Cang Long Army was for revenge.”
“The Empress has long known Zhang Ruochen’s true identity, that’s why she gave the order to capture him, not wanting him to grow up.”
“Zhang Ruochen is a Time and Space Successor, who can control the power of time and space, that is, to cross time, from the past, across to the future. Soon, Emperor Ming will also return.”
The news continued to spread, and, under the manipulation of Ming Tang, it was told in increasing detail.
Upon hearing this news, even Zhang Ruochen could hardly remain calm, and could not quite figure out who had leaked his identity.
“Could it be Lan You?”
In the first moment, Zhang Ruochen thought of Kong Lan You.
Because, in the entire Sacred Brightness City, she was the only one, who knew Zhang Ruochen’s true identity.
“What is the purpose of her doing this? Could it be because, when I came to Sacred Brightness City, I didn’t go to her in the first place. So, she wanted to force me out?”Zhang Ruochen closed his eyes, feeling very puzzled.
Ming Tang knew that Zhang Ruochen had come to Sacred Brightness City, how could Kong Lanyou not know?
In fact, the main reason why Zhang Ruochen didn’t immediately go to the Imperial Tomb Forest was because, he hadn’t thought about what kind of mindset he should take to meet her.
In the capacity of a cousin, in the capacity of a Shengming Imperial Prince, or in the capacity of a junior?
He and Kong Lanyou had kinship and enmity, and each of them also carried the identities of the Sacred Ancestor of the Hall of Brightness and the Sacred Brightness Crown Prince.
Eight hundred years had passed and too many things had happened, could they still retrieve the simple emotions of a cousin and a cousin like when they were teenagers?
“Using such extreme means, could it be that, she is trying to force me to join the Hall of Ming?”
Zhang Ruochen very much didn’t want it to be Kong Lanyou, but yet, he couldn’t think of anyone else who knew his identity.
Moreover, to be able to spread the news all over Sacred Ming City in such a short period of time, it was definitely a superpower.
Obviously, the Hall of Brightness was one of them.
Qin Yutong stood opposite Zhang Ruochen, her starry eyes wide, obviously extremely surprised, her delicate and delicate body trembling gently.
Zhang Ruochen tried his best to maintain a calm demeanor as he said, “I’m going to kill the commander of the fourth battalion of the Canglong Army, Liao Huacheng, so if you have any questions, wait until I return.
“No way.”
Qin Yutong’s eyes blinked, her figure flickered and transformed into a fragrant wind, immediately stopping in front of Zhang Ruochen, saying, “You have to come with me to see Granny Baisu, you can’t do such a dangerous thing yourself. In case you have an accident …… how can I afford it?”
Obviously, Qin Yutong was also a little convinced that Zhang Ruochen was the Sacred Brightness Crown Prince, and her attitude towards him underwent some subtle shifts.
Right at this moment, Bai Xuan Yu and Bai Xuan Shuang assisted a dying old crone and hurried over.
