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When the day had not yet dawned, the back halls of the Three Great Heavenly-Level Sects standing against the mountains in Ning Cang City were already lit up. Several significant figures from the Eastern Continent had awakened early from their seclusion or slumber and began gathering to discuss matters.
There were not many topics that could bring these prominent individuals together for a late-night discussion, as such occurrences had been rare over the past few decades. However, tonight was destined to break that norm, starting with the leader of the Azure Thunder Sect and the oldest elder from the back mountain of the Sect engaging in conversation.
"Shishu, have you sensed the commotion outside Ning Cang City?" The leader of the Azure Thunder Sect, Thunderstorm, was currently the only person in the world who could wield the power of thunder with such mastery. Under his management, the Azure Thunder Sect had been steadily approaching the status of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, which was regarded as the foremost among the three Sects.
The person he referred to as Shishu was a White-Haired Elder. With his youthful appearance, anyone unaware of his age would never guess he was over two hundred years old! He was none other than Chang Liuzi, the most influential expert in the Azure Thunder Sect at the Divine Martial Realm.
Chang Liuzi had been a Divine Martial Realm expert for fifty years. It could be said that throughout the Sky Abyss Empire and even the entire Eastern Continent, his words held considerable weight. In the Azure Thunder Sect, if he truly decided to take action, he would be more effective than Thunderstorm, who was at the peak of early-stage Divine Martial Realm.
"The world is in chaos. Although the tremors may not affect all of Ning Cang City, that overwhelming aura still allows this old man to sense something unusual!" Chang Liuzi sighed as he rubbed his forehead.
Hearing this, Thunderstorm seemed to understand and realized that Shishu must have guessed something. He said, "What my master senses is indeed an aura that can only be emitted by a Divine Martial Realm expert. However, this aura is quite unique and different from what I know about Divine Martial Realm experts from Sky Abyss Empire. Therefore, I have many questions and would like to seek your guidance!"
Chang Liuzi nodded and spoke frankly: "You are correct; it is indeed not someone we know. That source of power is something I have never heard of either!"
Thunderstorm was even more astonished and asked again, "Could it be that they are not from Sky Abyss Empire?"
Chang Liuzi shook his head and looked at his sect leader with a rather peculiar expression, causing Thunderstorm to blush slightly; in fact, he had already guessed it long ago!
"Disciple, there’s no need for us to play mind games here. You know very well that someone like this should not exist within Sky Abyss Empire. Let me put it this way: my guess is that he might not even be from Eastern Continent!"
"What! Could it be a member of the Demon Clan?" Thunderstorm asked with some concern since it seemed that if they were not a Divine Martial Realm expert from Eastern Continent, then they could only be from the Demon Clan!
However, Chang Liuzi shook his head again: "While that possibility exists, it is quite small. Based on my years of understanding of Divine Martial Realm experts, if this person is not a newly ascended Divine Martial Realm expert, then he must be a recently emerged Xuanwu Realm powerhouse!"
"Xuanwu Realm? There shouldn't be anyone from Xuanwu Realm capable of unleashing such an aura!" Thunderstorm furrowed his brows tightly. As a fellow Divine Martial Realm expert, he understood well the distinction between Xuanwu Realm and Divine Martial Realm; although they differed by just one level, that level represented a vast chasm!
But then he thought of another possibility!
"Could it be that half a foot has crossed into the Divine Martial Realm of Royal Guardian Chifeng?"
Looking across the Sky Abyss Empire, the only one who could emit a trace of Divine Martial Realm aura at the Martial Saint Realm was this renowned royal martial artist!
But how could Chang Liuzi not have considered this? Yet he remained hesitant, his expression revealing everything; he did not believe it would be Chifeng. While it might be related to Chifeng, still...
"It's hard to say, hard to say! Nephew, I think that at this moment, not only are we discussing this, but the other two major Sects must also be speculating. This outcome is beyond our guessing!"
Thunderstorm nodded in agreement; after all, this concerned the fate of the Sky Abyss Empire. A Divine Martial Realm expert, while not enough to change the world, could alter much within an empire. This was why there were no more than a dozen Divine Martial Realm experts in an empire!
True Divine Martial Realm experts stood at the pinnacle of the Divine Martial Continent's power pyramid. Every newly promoted Divine Warrior could influence the distribution and direction of forces in the Eastern Continent! Often, a single Divine Martial Realm expert could determine too many factors!
"I think we should send someone to investigate!" Thunderstorm suggested after some thought. Instead of speculating, it would be better to conduct a real investigation!
However, upon hearing this, Chang Liuzi shook his head again and said, "A person capable of creating such momentum must be able to anticipate the consequences. Even if we rush over now, we probably won't find anything and might easily alert them. It's unnecessary!"
"Are we just going to let it go? If it really is a Xuanwu Realm expert, their potential must be outstanding. They could very well advance to the Divine Martial Realm in no time. If we can recruit such an exceptional disciple, it would surely be a boon for Azure Thunder Sect!" Thunderstorm asserted firmly!
Chang Liuzi shot him a cold glance. Did this nephew truly seek to promote the Sect? Hmph! Others might not see through him, but he certainly could. After all, among the three Divine Martial Realm experts of Azure Thunder Sect, one was not managing affairs, leaving only two!
This nephew appeared so eager for talent but was merely trying to solidify his own position and apply pressure on himself. Although he was his Shishu, he was still the Sect Leader and had his own considerations!
Thinking this through, Chang Liuzi replied lightly, "If you truly think so, then go ahead and do as you wish. I will take my leave!" With that, he waved his sleeve and quietly exited the back hall.
Seeing this, Thunderstorm gritted his teeth, a hint of malice flashing in his eyes!
"You think you're something just because you're in the mid-stage of Divine Martial Realm? Hmph! Fifty years without progress; I want to see how long you can hold onto your youth, Chang Liuzi!"
After saying this, a sneaky middle-aged man entered through the side door of the back hall. He approached the Sect Leader and respectfully bowed. It seemed that Thunderstorm had long been aware of his presence.
"This matter is entrusted to you. You must handle it properly. Even if you cannot uncover the truth, you should at least get a general idea of what happened outside Ning Cang City!"
"Yes, Sect Leader!" The middle-aged man raised his head, revealing a familiar face—it was Leiyang, who had appeared at Yue Ma Plain!
After escaping the crisis at Yue Ma Plain, Leiyang had been troubled by his hatred for the Evil Cult. They had not been of any help to him and had nearly caused him harm, resulting in a significant loss of credibility before the Sect Leader.
Due to his previous failure to gain the Sect Leader's trust, he had not been able to meet with him privately until tonight, when things finally took a turn.
After much contemplation, he ultimately decided to inform Thunderstorm about some strange details that had occurred at Yue Ma Plain.
Upon hearing this, Thunderstorm's expression changed repeatedly as he muttered, "Ye Feng? It seems that the Heavenly Mechanism Sect has indeed found a good disciple. Did you discover this person afterward?"
"That's right. Along with Ye Feng, there was also an unfamiliar man. This man was quite imposing, and most importantly, he was also a Martial Saint!" Leiyang reported truthfully, not forgetting to mention the Flying Spirit Lion.
Hearing this, Thunderstorm's brows furrowed even tighter. After a long silence, he finally spoke: "I understand. You may leave now. Keep an eye on this Ye Feng! If there are any abnormalities, come and inform me!"
"Understood!" Leiyang replied and then exited, leaving Thunderstorm alone in the back hall, pacing back and forth as if deep in thought. The moonlight outside gradually dimmed; dawn was not far off.
Meanwhile, within Taiyi Tower, another intense discussion was taking place among its members.
"This is not appropriate. Regardless of the circumstances, this matter should be the responsibility of Ning Cang City's law enforcement team. If we martial artists intervene in the unrest outside the city, it may provoke the royal family. Although Old Man is also eager to know what happened there, your suggestions are not suitable!"
Standing in the center of the main hall was a middle-aged man with a long beard surrounded by many elders of Taiyi Tower—seasoned Martial Saints. His presence commanded an unmatched aura while exuding an ethereal quality that perfectly embodied the essence of a celestial being.
He was Duan Changfeng, Master of Taiyi Tower! With an otherworldly appearance and hints of a handsome visage, it was hard to reconcile him with someone capable of wielding immense power in the Divine Martial Realm. However, he was indeed the true leader of Taiyi Tower!
He is currently the youngest yet exceptionally skilled mid-level expert in the Divine Martial Realm! The moment the commotion erupted outside the city, he urgently summoned the elders to discuss the underlying issues.
Unfortunately, the suggestions from the numerous elders were all to go and take a look, similar to what the leader of the Azure Thunder Sect proposed. However, Duan Changfeng understood very well that if he wanted to thoroughly comprehend this matter without exposing himself, sending someone to investigate personally would be the most foolish approach!
Duan Changfeng shared similar yet different concerns from those of the Grand Elder of the Azure Thunder Sect. He was acutely aware that the royal family of the Sky Abyss Empire harbored suspicions towards powerful sects like his own. Although there was only one expert from the Divine Martial Realm that the royal family could produce, the number of Martial Saints cultivated by their immense financial resources far surpassed that of any Heavenly Level Sect!
This is also why the royal family continues to dominate most affairs within the Sky Abyss Empire. The Three Great Heavenly-Level Sects can only influence the internal dynamics of the empire, but unless they unite, no single sect would stand a chance against the royal family!
For generations, the royal family has struggled to rid themselves of the threat posed by these three sects. Therefore, Duan Changfeng could not take any risks that might provide the royal family with leverage to accuse them of overstepping their bounds and initiate a purge.
Seeing that none of their suggestions were viable, the elders fell silent, except for one who seemed hesitant to speak up, as if he had something to say! This person had long white whiskers and was not Yangzi, who had gone to Yue Ma Plain with Leiyang!
On that plain, Yangzi had narrowly escaped with his life and was still shaken. Like Leiyang, he was filled with many unanswered questions, especially regarding the mysterious group from Heavenly Mechanism Sect! Although he had previously relayed everything to the Master of Taiyi Tower, it seemed that Master of Taiyi Tower did not take it seriously!
Now, he had another opportunity to offer advice!
"Master of Taiyi Tower, I think we were mistaken from the start. Everyone is just trying to figure out who caused the commotion outside the city. So why don't we make some guesses first?"
"Everyone knows this; you don't need to say it. The problem is that it could very well be a newly promoted expert in the Divine Martial Realm. How could we possibly guess?" The elders interrupted Yangzi before Master of Taiyi Tower could respond; in their view, this was merely stating the obvious!
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