The Wuji Heavenly Venerable recognised the voice outside as that of the Yin-Yang Sect’s Second Elder.
The Second Elder had always had only one duty: to guard the Soul Guardian Hall.
“For the Second Elder to disturb this seat while knowing I am healing, what is the meaning of this?”
The Wuji Heavenly Venerable frowned.
After escaping back to the Yin-Yang Sect last time, he had issued an order that no one was to disturb his healing unless it was a matter of great importance.
Moreover, in his view, since the Second Elder remained constantly in the Soul Guardian Hall, what major event could there possibly be?
“Sect Leader, open the door quickly. Disaster has struck.”
Outside the door, the Second Elder continued knocking incessantly.
The Wuji Heavenly Venerable waved his palm. With a loud clang, the tightly closed palace doors swung open.
In the next moment, a white-haired old man hurried in from outside.
“Second Elder, what matter is so urgent that you seek an audience with this seat?” The Wuji Heavenly Venerable’s tone carried some displeasure.
Thump!
The Second Elder knelt on the ground and said urgently, “Sect Leader, something has happened. A great calamity has befallen us.”
Seeing the Second Elder in such a state only increased the Wuji Heavenly Venerable’s dissatisfaction.
“Second Elder, it is not that this seat wishes to criticise you, but you have lived for several thousand years. How can you still be so impetuous, like a child?”
“Stand up first.”
“Yes!” The Second Elder responded and rose to his feet.
“Tell this seat what has occurred,” the Wuji Heavenly Venerable said. “Do not rush. Speak slowly.”
Only then did the Second Elder say, “Reporting to the Sect Leader, a few days ago, the life lamp of the Second Holy Son, Yun Jie, was extinguished.”
“Oh.” The Wuji Heavenly Venerable gave a faint acknowledgement. As the leader of the Yin-Yang Sect, the death of a single Holy Son meant nothing to him. The sect had countless disciples; if one died, another could simply be selected to fill the position.
His current greatest concern was his own injuries.
“Second Elder, you disturbed this seat merely for this?”
The Wuji Heavenly Venerable’s voice grew colder. “Before beginning my healing, this seat made it clear that no one was to interrupt unless it was a major matter. Have you forgotten?”
“Sect Leader, you misunderstand. I have not finished my report,” the Second Elder continued. “The life lamp of the First Holy Son, Tang Ye, was also extinguished two days ago.”
Two Holy Sons dead at once?
A trace of surprise flickered in the Wuji Heavenly Venerable’s heart, but as the leader of a sect, he had weathered great storms and showed no emotion on his face, remaining utterly calm.
“How did Tang Ye and Yun Jie die?” the Wuji Heavenly Venerable asked.
The Second Elder replied, “In response to the Sect Leader, this subordinate… does not know.”
“If you have not investigated clearly, what is the point of reporting?” The Wuji Heavenly Venerable gave a cold humph. “Where did they die?”
The Second Elder said, “On the day Holy Son Yun Jie died, he had visited the demon race border to offer condolences to the disciples stationed there. Based on the timing of his life lamp’s extinguishing, he likely died on the return journey.”
“As for Holy Son Tang Ye, he perished in Absolute Life City.”
“Absolute Life City?” The Wuji Heavenly Venerable’s brow arched. “Is that not Qian Cheng’en’s territory?”
“That useless Qian Cheng’en could not even protect a Holy Son. What a worthless fool.”
“Second Elder, go to Absolute Life City at once and bring Qian Cheng’en back to me…”
“Sect Leader, Qian Cheng’en can no longer come,” the Second Elder said. “He is also dead.”
Hm?
The Wuji Heavenly Venerable’s expression finally changed. He asked, “Do you know who is responsible?”
“Moreover, was Tang Ye not at headquarters? Why would he suddenly go to Absolute Life City?”
The Second Elder said, “The Sect Leader may not be aware, but during your healing period, that wanted criminal Ye Wushuang appeared.” “Holy Son Tang Ye went to Absolute Life City to capture Ye Wushuang.”
“From what I know, after arriving in Absolute Life City, Holy Son Tang Ye joined forces with Qian Cheng’en and engaged in a fierce battle with Ye Wushuang.”
“However, they failed to capture Ye Wushuang. Instead, Holy Son Tang Ye was severely injured.”
Upon hearing this, fury appeared between the Wuji Heavenly Venerable’s brows.
“Useless! A bunch of useless trash!”
“Qian Cheng’en and Tang Ye together could not capture a single Ye Wushuang. This is a utter disgrace!”
“As the First Holy Son, Tang Ye was actually gravely wounded by Ye Wushuang. He has utterly shamed the Yin-Yang Sect… cough, cough…”
In his agitation, the Wuji Heavenly Venerable tugged at his injuries and could not help coughing violently.
The Second Elder had intended to continue his report, but seeing the Sect Leader so incensed, he temporarily held back.
He feared that speaking further would enrage the Sect Leader even more.
After a moment.
The Wuji Heavenly Venerable suppressed his anger and asked in puzzlement, “Qian Cheng’en advanced to the Transcendent Realm many years ago, and Tang Ye had long broken through to the peak of the Nascent Soul stage. How could the two of them together fail to capture a single Ye Wushuang?”
Only then did the Second Elder say, “It is said that Ye Wushuang’s true cultivation is at the early Transcendent Realm, but he concealed his strength to appear weak. This led to Holy Son Tang Ye being severely injured. Fortunately, Qian Cheng’en intervened in time, or Holy Son Tang Ye would have fallen long ago.”
“What difference does that make? Tang Ye still died in the end,” the Wuji Heavenly Venerable said coldly. “Ye Wushuang is indeed cunning.”
“Who would have thought his cultivation would advance so quickly, already breaking through to the Transcendent Realm.”
“This Ye Wushuang must be eliminated as soon as possible, or he will become a great threat in future.”
Having said this, the Wuji Heavenly Venerable asked the Second Elder, “Do you have anything else? If not, withdraw…”
“Sect Leader!” the Second Elder said. “This subordinate has one more matter to report.”
“The Third Divine Son, Heavenly Blade Song Que, his life lamp has also been extinguished.”
“He too died in Absolute Life City.”
What?
The Wuji Heavenly Venerable’s gaze sharpened like blades, and killing intent radiated from his body.
Though he cared nothing for the lives of Holy Sons, he placed great importance on the lives of Divine Sons.
Currently, the Yin-Yang Sect had only three Divine Sons.
These three had been personally selected by him from among a million disciples after rigorous screening. Their foundations and talents were all top-tier.
Barring surprises, the next leader of the Yin-Yang Sect would be chosen from among these three Divine Sons.
Song Que had always been aloof and proud, never forming factions, wholly devoted to cultivation. This was something the Wuji Heavenly Venerable greatly admired.
Yet unexpectedly, Song Que was dead.
“How did Song Que die?” the Wuji Heavenly Venerable asked.
“This subordinate does not know,” the Second Elder replied.
The Wuji Heavenly Venerable raged, “A Divine Son is dead, along with one city lord and two Holy Sons, and you know nothing? What use are you to me?”
Terrified, the Second Elder thumped to his knees again and said, “Please calm your anger, Sect Leader.”
“After Divine Son Song Que’s life lamp was extinguished, this subordinate sent men to investigate in Absolute Life City.”
“However, the city lord mansion in Absolute Life City had already been reduced to ruins, with all guards dead.”
“Moreover, the men I sent found no remains of Divine Son Song Que…”
The Wuji Heavenly Venerable laughed in extreme fury. “The Third Divine Son of the Yin-Yang Sect, reduced to having no corpse left behind. How ruthless!”
“Who exactly is it that bears such hatred for our Yin-Yang Sect?”
“Could it be Ye Wushuang?”
The Second Elder said, “This subordinate also suspects Ye Wushuang, but…”
