Chapter 529 - The Surging Pressure (1/2)
Xu Ao wore an icy grin.
He had never suspected Duan Qing to be Qin Nan. He was only trying to annoy him, and have a look at Duan Qing’s Martial Spirit’s rank.
In the blink of an eye, Qin Nan swiftly reacted and snapped coldly, “Vice-Platoon Leader Xu! My Martial Spirit is my personal secret. I won’t show it easily to anyone! Besides, since the Heavenly-Illuminated Mirror showed no reaction, it is enough to prove that I’m innocent! I believe you are purposely picking on me!”
The words were uttered with a firm tone, striking the souls of the crowd.
Elder Yin and the others nodded their heads. It was reasonable for them to eliminate Duan Qing from the suspect list after using the Heavenly-Illuminated Mirror. There was no need for him to show his Martial Spirit.
“HAHAHA!” Xu Ao was incredibly cunning as he burst out laughing and said, “Duan Qing, are you scared to do so? What difference would it bring if you unleash your Martial Spirit? Are you implying that you are actually Qin Nan in disguise? Well, if you really aren’t Qin Nan after showing your Martial Spirit, I will apologize to you in front of everyone...”
Xu Ao would not go back empty-handed. He had to at least learn Duan Qing’s Martial Spirit’s rank.
However, before he could finish...
BANG!
Among the three palaces of the Vermilion Bird Platoon, the Cultivation Hall emitted a terrifying red glow from every possible gap of the building like an overflowing river.
An indescribable icy aura swept the entire Vermilion Bird Platoon like a hurricane.
Xu Ao’s voice stiffened as his eyes were filled with terror.
Wasn’t that man cultivating in seclusion?
How did such an insignificant matter grab his attention?
In addition to Xu Ao, Elder Yin, and the others shuddered violently too.
The bloody glow served as a warning from that man without a doubt!
Elder Wang let out a sigh while he snapped with a cold tone, “Still not planning to take your leave?”
“Err… We’ll go right away!”
Elder Yin and his crew exchanged glances with one another and immediately made up their minds.
They were only here to investigate Duan Qing as Xu Ao had promised them great benefits. They did not have high expectations from the beginning, and now that they had disturbed that man, it would not bring them any good if they were to stay there any longer.
Qin Nan let out a sigh of relief after seeing this. It appeared that he had survived the great crisis this time.
Buzz!
At that moment, a badge hanging on Lu Jian’s wrist emitted a brilliant glow, which attracted everyone’s attention.
Lu Jian was startled before he quickly took out the badge. Following a scan with his Divine Sense, his face was filled with astonishment as he blurted out, “Elder Yin, the shadows of the Trading Alliance have reported a new discovery. There is a half-Martial Sacred Realm expert protecting the Mystic Spirit Sect of the Luohe Kingdom!”
“What?”
Elder Yin, Song Yu, Miao Yuxin, and the rest were shocked.
Previously at the Ocean of Death, Sacred Leader Qinglong had revealed his tremendous power and wiped out the people of the Feiyang Sacred Area. Therefore, not a single half-Sacred Realm expert was left in the lower district. Why would a half-Martial Sacred Realm expert suddenly appear in the tiny Luohe Kingdom, let alone the Mystic Spirit Sect?
“Let’s go!”
Elder Yin uttered a roar and flung his sleeves, before flying rapidly into the distance.
“Cough cough… I’ll be leaving too. Sorry for disturbing.”
Xu Ao wore an awkward expression after seeing this. Not only did he fail to achieve his goal after summoning the inspection unit here, the situation had turned out worse than he had expected. He immediately flew into the distance without hesitation.
However, little did they know that Lu Jian’s words served as a great thunder in Qin Nan’s mind.
A half-Martial Sacred Realm expert; wasn’t that the Dragon Vein of the Qinglong Sacred Area?
Did that mean that the Four Great Factions were now spying on his family?
At that instant, a great sense of danger rose within his heart.
In the Martial World, there existed an unspoken rule; any conflict should not involve the families of both parties. However, the Four Great Factions had set their eyes upon the Luohe Kingdom.
Therefore, it was possible that the Four Great Factions would go crazy and hold Qin Tian and the others in custody just to force him to show himself.
“What exactly did this Qin Nan do to make the Four Great Factions so crazy to find him.”
“Yeah, a while ago, the Martial Sacred Realm experts of the Four Great Factions even searched the entire Heavenly Barrier Mountain Range.”
“Rumors said that he is an extremely talented genius. I would like to battle against him to be honest.”
The geniuses of the Vermilion Bird Platoon began to discuss among themselves after witnessing the farce before them.
“Wait!”
At that instant, a slightly hoarse voice suddenly exploded.
The crowd—including Xu Ao, who was currently flying out of the formation—could feel their hearts skip a beat after hearing the voice. Their figures were rooted in place, as if a curse had been cast upon them.
“Don’t think that you White Tiger Platoon can do whatever you want just because I’m currently in seclusion!”
The hoarse voice was filled with a hint of iciness.
BANG!
A terrifying bloody glow was fired from the Cultivation Hall, which transformed into a giant hand as if it possessed some sort of intelligence, before it slapped at Xu Ao’s figure.
“AH!”
A miserable cry of agony echoed in the sky.
Xu Ao’s figure was sent flying instantly like an arrow being loosed. He spat out mouthfuls of blood as his figure fell rapidly from the sky.
The geniuses of the Vermilion Bird Platoon stared with their eyes open wide.
Had he just sent the Vice-Platoon Leader of the White Tiger Platoon flying with a single slap?
That man...was utterly terrifying!
“Duan Qing, come to the cultivation hall!”