All the cultivators residing in Jinluo Tower rushed out again, but none spoke. Everyone knew that whoever dared to destroy Jinluo Tower was no ordinary figure. The first and second destructions had already proven that.
While someone was sent to notify Heavenly Emperor Ku Yichi, Che Zizi landed in front of the lanky man in blue. “What’s the meaning of this, friend? Has my Jinluo Tower offended you? You come here and destroy it without reason.”
Che Zizi kept his tone restrained, sensing that the blue-robed man’s strength surpassed his own. Even standing there, he could faintly feel the aura of thunder encircling the man, marking him as an absolute powerhouse. Che Zizi, a Seventh Step cultivator, realized this man was either a Dao Ancestor or someone comparable.
Suddenly, Che Zizi thought of a name, and his face darkened.
As expected, the lanky man said coldly, “My Broken Ruins Holy Dao’s Third Dao Lord was killed in your Jinluo Tower. Do you think I have a problem with destroying it? If I can’t drag out the culprit, I’ll kill you too.”
Lei Yunhan? Che Zizi instantly knew who this was: the First Dao Lord of the Broken Ruins Holy Dao, a legendary figure absent for countless years. Che Zizi had never seen him, yet today, Lei Yunhan had come to Anluo Sky City and obliterated Jinluo Tower.
This was undoubtedly a figure on par with a Dao Ancestor. Che Zizi knew that even if Lei Yunhan destroyed the tower or tried to kill him, his only option would be to flee.
Che Zizi clasped his fists and said, “So, it’s Dao Lord Lei himself. My Jinluo Tower is a place for guests to reside. Anyone can stay here, but when guests cause trouble or even destroy my tower, I’m helpless and a victim myself. As for fights between guests resulting in casualties, that’s beyond my control. So, Dao Lord Lei, coming here to destroy my tower instead of seeking the one who killed Dao Lord Jie—isn’t that a bit unreasonable? Besides, Dao Ancestor Emperor Lan is in Anluo Sky City. I believe he’ll ensure justice for my Jinluo Tower.”
Trying to intimidate him with a Dao Ancestor? Lei Yunhan sneered inwardly and said flatly, “Since the Third Dao Lord of my Broken Ruins Holy Dao was a guest here, and something happened to him in your tower, do you think Jinluo Tower can wash its hands of it? Also, whoever Lan Xiaobu is, step forward. Everyone from the Moru Heavenly Court, step forward.”
Clearly, Lei Yunhan had investigated beforehand. He knew that besides Lan Xiaobu, people from the Moru Heavenly Court were involved in killing Jie Chuanqi, not acting blindly.
Ce Kuhui’s heart sank. He had indeed acted against Jie Chuanqi, striking first.
“I heard you were the first to act against my Broken Ruins Holy Dao’s Dao Lord Jie?” Lei Yunhan stared at Ce Kuhui, his tone laced with sharp killing intent.
Ce Kuhui knew he couldn’t avoid this. He stepped forward boldly. “That’s right. Your Broken Ruins Holy Dao sealed my Moru Heavenly Court’s base. As a Heavenly Emperor, am I not allowed to act?”
“If that’s the case, I’ll seal your Moru Heavenly Court again. What can you do about it?” Lei Yunhan chuckled, throwing a punch at Ce Kuhui.
In that instant, the space became Lei Yunhan’s domain. Ce Kuhui’s face turned pale; despite reaching the Seventh Step, he couldn’t block this punch’s domain.
Ce Kuhui retreated frantically, but the next moment, endless arcs of thunder flashed in the space, forming a massive thunder net that struck him. With each arc, Ce Kuhui felt his Dao charm weaken.
This wouldn’t do. He had to escape the net. Sensing the danger, Ce Kuhui prepared to burn his Dao principles when a hand seal blasted forward.
*Crack!* The thunder arcs shattered, and Lei Yunhan’s net dissipated. Ce Kuhui breathed a sigh of relief, knowing a Dao Ancestor had arrived.
“Such audacity, sealing my Moru Heavenly Court? Your Broken Ruins Holy Dao isn’t qualified,” Xing Jia said, his tone brimming with killing intent. As he landed, his violent domain surged toward Lei Yunhan. Their domains clashed in the ruins of Jinluo Tower, tearing apart divine Dao principles.
Lei Yunhan’s face paled slightly. His information was incomplete; he hadn’t expected the Moru World’s Dao Ancestor to arrive in Anluo Sky City early.
With Xing Jia present, Lei Yunhan knew he couldn’t touch the Moru Heavenly Court today.
“So, it’s Dao Ancestor Xing. Heh, it seems you ordered the killing of my Broken Ruins Holy Dao’s Third Dao Lord?” Lei Yunhan didn’t continue fighting, knowing it was pointless with Xing Jia there.
Xing Jia said calmly, “Your Broken Ruins Holy Dao sealed my Moru Heavenly Court’s base. My Heavenly Emperor returned and couldn’t act? Besides, you should know it wasn’t my Moru Heavenly Court’s Emperor who killed Jie Chuanqi, but someone else.”
Hearing this, Ce Kuhui sighed inwardly and lowered his head.
He knew that if the Dao Ancestor were Lan Xiaobu or his friend, there’d be no such explanation—only action. If Lei Yunhan dared to strike, Lan Xiaobu would have fought back instantly, not bothering with justifications or shifting blame. For a Heavenly Court to deflect responsibility against a Dao sect was the ultimate sign of weakness.
He understood the Dao Ancestor’s dilemma: if Xing Jia acted, Emperor Lan and Lin Jie would likely intervene. Still, it left him disheartened.
“Who’s Lan Xiaobu? Step forward,” Lei Yunhan demanded, his aura overwhelming, showing no regard for Xing Jia.
“Lan Xiaobu’s not here, but two of his friends are: Fang Zhiqian and Dubu. Oh, and Fang Zhiqian was an accomplice in killing Dao Lord Jie,” Tian’s voice rang from the crowd.
At this, Lei Yunhan’s gaze shifted back to the Moru Heavenly Court’s people.
“They’re now part of my Moru Heavenly Court. Who dares touch them?” Sensing Lei Yunhan’s killing intent, Ce Kuhui stepped forward. He knew the Dao Ancestor wouldn’t speak up and might even hope he’d hand over Fang Zhiqian and Dubu.
As Lan Xiaobu’s friend, who had entrusted Dubu and Fang Zhiqian to him, Ce Kuhui felt obligated to protect them. Otherwise, Lan Xiaobu would no longer see him as a friend, and he’d be unworthy of that bond.
Xing Jia frowned slightly. He had chosen Ce Kuhui as Heavenly Emperor for his steady, non-confrontational nature. Now, Ce Kuhui was stirring trouble. With Emperor Lan watching closely, if Lei Yunhan acted, Emperor Lan might sabotage them covertly. But as the Heavenly Emperor had spoken, Xing Jia couldn’t reprimand him publicly, or the Emperor’s authority would be undermined.
“Every wrong has its perpetrator. As far as I know, Fang Zhiqian and Dubu aren’t part of your Moru Heavenly Court. Heavenly Emperor Ce, that’s a bit overbearing,” Tian’s voice came again.
“Heh, Dao Friend Xing Jia, your Moru World’s Heavenly Emperor doesn’t seem to care much for the Great Universe’s peace laws. I also heard that Dao Lord Jie sealed the Moru Heavenly Court’s base because of someone named Lan Xiaobu, who violated the Great Universe’s peace laws by robbing a Broken Ruins ship, causing the conflict,” Lin Jie’s voice followed. As the Dao Ancestor of the Fanhe World, no weaker than Xing Jia, he was clearly piling on.
In truth, Lan Xiaobu wasn’t even there when Jie Chuanqi sealed the Moru Heavenly Court’s base.
Lei Yunhan clasped his fists. “Thanks, Dao Ancestor Lin Jie, for speaking justly. Dao Ancestor Xing Jia, if you insist on stopping my Broken Ruins Holy Dao from seeking justice, don’t blame me for being impolite, even if you’re a Dao Ancestor.”
Xing Jia’s face darkened, but he said nothing.
Ce Kuhui knew he’d brought trouble to the Moru World, but he couldn’t back down.
Dubu’s face paled. Realizing the Moru Heavenly Court couldn’t protect him, he stepped forward without hesitation. “That’s right, Brother Xiaobu killed that Jie guy. Too bad my cultivation’s low, or I’d have taken him out before Brother Xiaobu could. Go ahead and kill me, but when Brother Xiaobu returns, it’ll be the end of your Broken Ruins Holy Dao.”
He knew there was no peaceful resolution today. Without Lan Xiaobu, there’d be no Dubu today, so why cower?
Fang Zhiqian lowered his head, sighing inwardly. He knew staying here would bring trouble, and now it had.
