Upon hearing the guard's report, Emperor Wu Feiyang of Moro Kingdom was momentarily taken aback.
Soon, he realized that this unexpected visit signified trouble.
Luo Heaven Sect must have already received news of the chief disciple and elder's demise!
"Invite him in," Wu Feiyang swiftly composed himself and instructed the guard.
However, before the guard could leave, a figure sauntered into the hall unceremoniously.
"No need," said the visitor. "This old man entered the palace without permission. I hope Your Majesty won't take offense."
The visitor was none other than the Second Elder of Luo Heaven Sect, dressed in Daoist robes and wearing a kindly expression, speaking in a courteous manner.
Yet, Emperor Wu Feiyang wasn't foolish enough to believe the elder was genuinely apologizing.
"Elder, you are being too humble. When an esteemed elder like yourself visits, it is only right for me, the Emperor, to welcome you personally. I must have been impolite," Emperor Wu Feiyang replied politely.
As Wu Feiyang spoke, he made a slight gesture to dismiss all the people present.
Under the eaves, one had no choice but to bow their head.
As long as the Luo Heaven Sect existed, Emperor Wu Feiyang of Moro Kingdom had no option but to comply with their demands.
After all, he lacked the might and strength of others, particularly in terms of physical power.
Of course, he meant that in terms of physical strength.
"I presume Your Majesty can already guess my purpose here," said the Second Elder.
His smile remained unchanged as he casually found a spot to sit, behaving as though he were the master of the place.
"I've guessed a little. Is the Second Elder here to investigate the incident concerning the death of the chief disciple and two elders?"
Wu Feiyang continued, but the Second Elder didn't respond.
Instead, he looked at him with a smile, indicating that he wanted to hear more.
As the Emperor, others usually tried to fathom his thoughts, but every time he faced someone from the Luo Heaven Sect, he could only speculate about their intentions.
This feeling left Wu Feiyang quite dissatisfied, yet he had no other choice.
At this moment, he wished Leng Yanran could take action half a month earlier and destroy Luo Heaven Sect today, without leaving a single survivor!
However reluctant he felt, he could only plaster a smiling face and recount in detail the recent events that occurred within the capital.
Initially, the Second Elder maintained a smile, but as he heard about Leng Yanran using her divine ability from a jade pendant to kill one of the elders, he furrowed his brow.
And when he heard about the sudden appearance of the three-thousand-zhang Sky Monument that instantly obliterated the Third Elder just as he was about to annihilate the Leng Family, the Second Elder's face grew even darker.
At first, he thought the two elders encountered experts from other sects or independent cultivators within Moro Kingdom or even beyond the Northern Region.
He had considered various possibilities.
But now, it seemed that his speculations were completely off the mark.
Instead, it was a seemingly insignificant family from Moro Kingdom that killed the chief disciple, Zhang Tianze, and two Unity Realm elders, with one of them being at the peak of the Ninth Layer of the Unity Realm?
As far as he knew, the highest realm in Moro Kingdom was Wu Feiyang before him, who was only at the Fifth Layer of the Unity Realm.
The so-called four major families didn't even have anyone at the Unity Realm, let alone killing two elders.
The problem lay with that jade pendant and Leng Yanran!
Regarding Emperor Wu Feiyang's words, the Second Elder had no doubts.
He believed that the Emperor wouldn't dare deceive him.
For a moment, he was uncertain about how to proceed.
Logically, a mere small family within Moro Kingdom could be annihilated with just a wave of his hand.
However, the fact that the Third Elder, who was also at the peak of the Ninth Layer of the Unity Realm, fell prey to Leng Yanran's methods made him unwilling to wager his own life against her might.
"What is your assessment of the strength behind that strike from the Sky Monument?" After a moment of contemplation, the Second Elder asked.
"My own strength is meager, and I cannot determine the exact level of power. However, I believe it must have been the work of a strong cultivator at the Second or Third Layer of the Extinction Realm," Wu Feiyang answered with apparent seriousness.
"Seems like it might have been the handiwork of an Extinction Realm expert, huh? It appears I must return and report this matter to the Sect Master for further judgment," the Second Elder stated, his gaze fixed on Wu Feiyang's eyes.
He believed the Emperor's words and decided to abandon the plan to deal with Leng Yanran.
If the Extinction Realm expert was still in the vicinity of the capital, even if the Second Elder managed to annihilate Leng Yanran's family, he himself would probably meet his end at the hands of that expert!
With that, the Second Elder rose to leave.
However, Wu Feiyang's eyes sparkled, and he stood up to intercept him.
"Hmm? What do you mean, Your Majesty?"
"Please don't misunderstand, Elder. I have another piece of news to share with you," Wu Feiyang said.
"Oh? Do tell."
"Today, Leng Yanran's family spread a message that the Luo Heaven Sect should prepare to face annihilation in half a month. The news has already spread throughout the city. I wonder if the Elder needs me to order the sealing of this information to protect Luo Heaven Sect's reputation and prestige?"
Wu Feiyang said with a respectful demeanor, as though he was genuinely concerned for Luo Heaven Sect.
"Heh, bold words to annihilate Luo Heaven Sect in half a month! There's no need to seal the information. When the time comes, if he dares to show his face, Luo Heaven Sect will naturally show the world the cost of opposing us! Hmph!"
The Second Elder replied coldly, dismissing any further conversation and leaving with a sweep of his sleeves.
"Farewell, Second Elder," Wu Feiyang bid him farewell with a slight bow, displaying an air of utmost respect.
Only after confirming that the Second Elder had completely left the palace grounds did Emperor Wu Feiyang put away his respectful demeanor and returned to his usual indifferent expression.
"Hehe, this is going to be interesting. I wonder if that person will personally take action. I really want to witness the terrifying divine ability of such an existence!"
A hint of amusement flashed in Wu Feiyang's eyes.
When he answered the Second Elder's questions earlier, he had spoken the truth about every matter except for one – the true strength of the person who made that move!
Extinction Realm of the Second or Third Layer?
That strike was a level of horror he had never seen before.
In truth, it far exceeded the capabilities of the Extinction Realm!
But if he told the truth and the Second Elder believed him, Luo Heaven Sect would back down, and that mysterious individual might abandon his plan to annihilate Luo Heaven Sect.
In that case, Wu Feiyang would suffer a massive loss.
"This Northern Region is going to change…"
Wu Feiyang felt a little uneasy at the thought of a mysterious and powerful figure appearing in the Northern Region, one who was even above the Extinction Realm.
After the Second Elder left the palace, he didn't dare linger for even a moment and went straight toward the direction of Luo Heaven Sect.
After all, there might be a hidden, mysterious Extinction Realm expert near the capital, and based on the current information, that was most likely an enemy!
For the Second Elder of Luo Heaven Sect, this was extremely dangerous.
Therefore, he didn't even dare to go to Leng Yanran's house to take a look at the mark left behind by the Sky Monument on the ground.
Otherwise, he and Luo Heaven Sect might have changed their minds.
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