Read Novel Full Chapter 2059: The Evil Formation Takes Shape!
Chapter 2059: Chapter 2059: The Evil Formation Takes Shape!
The Banan Divine Kingdom has many princes and princesses.
However, only two are worth remembering.
One is Crown Prince Ba Yu, who possesses exceptional talent and is the future heir.
The other is the Second Princess, Ba Xiyue, currently seated in the lead position.
Though Ba Xiyue is a woman, she is renowned for her iron will throughout the Banan Court and Wild. Her talent may not surpass Crown Prince Ba Yu, but she has also cultivated the emperor’s intent!
She has long guarded the border, her elite "Moon Shadow Guards" commanding such respect that their prestige even rivals several princes.
At the moment, she sat upright in the main seat, her gaze sweeping over those present like a cold moon; though she did not deliberately release pressure, there was an aura that made one dare not underestimate her.
"Since everyone is here, there is no need for superfluous words." Ba Xiyue’s voice was cold and direct, "Fourteen sects were annihilated, all within the last three months, and the methods are similar.
The sect’s grand formations were left intact, the mountain-protecting spirit beasts completely died, and the disciples met a grim fate, turned into dried corpses, their blood essence and souls extracted.
The residual evil aura on the scene...is seventy percent similar to the Kuyun Sect incident."
She paused, looking at Yang Shao and Qin Zhao: "Since the Supervisory Temple has intervened in the Kuyun Sect matter, I suppose you have more clues?"
Qin Zhao’s face was expressionless, speaking blandly: "The Kuyun Sect’s evil cultivators have been suppressed, involving an unknown secret organization behind them, acting mysteriously. The temple is investigating deeply, but currently, there is no conclusion."
"No conclusion?" Chu Ran sneered, playing with a red jade ring in his hand, "The Supervisory Temple oversees the world yet can’t even trace the roots of an evil cultivator organization? Or perhaps...the temple simply doesn’t wish to delve deeper, fearing it might uncover some untouchable figures?"
At these words, the hall fell silent.
Qin Zhao’s eyes instantly sharpened, his aura like a drawn icy blade: "Chu Ran, what do you mean by that?"
Chu Ran raised his eyes, a mocking curve on his lips: "The literal meaning. Evil cultivators could silently annihilate fourteen sects in the Fuyao Realm, including even sects like the Iron Sword Sect with second-tier elite strength.
If no one secretly facilitated them, how did they accomplish it? And who else could provide convenience at the Banan Border other than the forces stationed here?"
Though he did not explicitly state it, his gaze deliberately or inadvertently swept over Ba Xiyue.
Ba Xiyue’s expression remained unchanged, as if she hadn’t heard.
But a Mystic Armor General with a stern face behind her suddenly stepped forward and angrily shouted: "Chu Ran! How dare you insinuate that Her Highness the Princess is colluding with evil cultivators?!"
Chu Ran spread his hands: "I never said that, why be so eager to react? Or perhaps...is there a guilty conscience?"
"You—!"
The Mystic Armor General’s aura surged, Dharma Realm pressure erupted overwhelmingly!
It must be said, true to the Second Princess of the Banan Divine Kingdom, even her accompanying generals held Dharma Realm cultivation.
Almost simultaneously, an elderly man in gray stepped forward soundlessly from behind Chu Ran, his sleeves fluttering without wind, an unfathomable yet gentle aura spread, casually dissolving the Mystic Armor General’s pressure.
The Mystic Armor General’s pupils contracted sharply.
This aura was stronger than his!
Ba Xiyue waved her hand: "No disrespect."
Only then did the Mystic Armor General retreat.
Chu Ran noticed and also waved his hand; the gray-robed elder stepped back likewise.
"I know everyone harbors these suspicions, even internally in the Divine Country there has been suspicion of the border...or whether the court and wild have been corrupted by some evil cultivator beasts." Ba Xiyue spoke blandly, her eyes scanning those present, finally resting on Chu Ran, her tone gradually strengthening.
"However, after months of investigation nothing abnormal has been uncovered in the court or wild, if Brother Chu suspects our own people, then please provide evidence, if you cannot..." Ba Xiyue spoke each word with relentless force, "do not undermine the unity within the Divine Country!"
As the last word fell.
An aura of an emperor swept forth!
Those present who had originally been watching mockingly, sitting up straight upon feeling this aura, looked at Ba Xiyue with peculiar eyes.
Hong Ying, in the back, also paused, the emperor’s intent within her surging, but she suppressed it.
Xu Yeming laughed in a transmitted voice: "In the six worlds there were hardly a few who could cultivate emperor’s intent, yet just recently arriving in this Fuyao Realm we encounter one."
Netherworld King said: "It indicates the foundation of the Fuyao Realm indeed far surpasses the six worlds."
Chu Ran frowned slightly, suddenly clapping: "Since the Second Princess has clarified things, then for now we will trust you, but if the future investigation reveals internal causes, the Second Princess’s reputation will be jeopardized, her prestige in the Banan Divine Kingdom will fall overnight!"
Ba Xiyue replied without raising her brow: "Then there’s no need for Second Young Master Chu to worry."
Suddenly, the Green-clothed man stood up, said nothing, just headed out.
Ba Xiyue raised her head slightly, saying: "Where is Brother Han going?"
The Green-clothed man spat out the straw in his mouth, not looking back: "A bunch arguing here, what investigation investigation, just say wanting to seize benefits and weaken opponents through these events is nauseating, better investigate on my own for timely results."
Ba Xiyue frowned.
Chu Ran stood, shouting coldly: "What, are you Qingcheng Mountain people so high and mighty? Investigating alone can uncover the silent annihilation of fourteen border sects?"
"Mind your own business, child." The Green-clothed man ignored the taunt, pushed open the door, prepared to leave... his gaze suddenly looked at the trio of Netherworld King.
"You’re acquaintances of Junior Brother Ning, aren’t you?" The Green-clothed man noted.
Netherworld King was slightly surprised, then nodded.
The Green-clothed man tossed a jade pendant to Netherworld King: "If you’re bullied here, tell me, I’ll get even for you."
Finishing, the Green-clothed man looked at the others, saying: "You all heard, didn’t you?"
Without further word, he left without looking back.
"Those Qingcheng Mountain Daoists are truly arrogant beyond measure!" Chu Ran snorted coldly.
Qingcheng Mountain?
The Netherworld King trio were slightly startled.
Wasn’t that where Junior Brother Ning went?
No wonder they’re acquainted.
Yang Shao explained beside: "This man is Han Shouyi, a third-generation True Disciple of Qingcheng Mountain, although he acts completely at his own whims, his strength is formidable, which is why even Ba Xiyue wouldn’t stop him."
Suddenly.
A Moon Shadow Guard hurriedly entered, kneeling on one knee: "Report to Princess! Thirty miles west of the border, towards Wind Chime Valley, there’s a strong fluctuation of evil aura, and hundreds of rogue cultivators along with a small sect’s disciples are stationed in the valley!"
Ba Xiyue stood up abruptly: "When did the evil aura appear?"
"About half an incense stick ago! Moreover...and it is rapidly intensifying!"
Evil aura fluctuations, rapidly intensifying.
Everyone knew this was a sign the Evil Formation was about to complete!
And Wind Chime Valley was also a border force, but its scale didn’t match the fourteen sects that were annihilated.
Ba Xiyue made an immediate decision, "Inform Lord Huo! At the same time, Moon Shadow Guards move out immediately!"
Having said that, Ba Xiyue looked at the others, "Everyone, let’s discuss the matters later, for now, let’s catch the evil cultivators!"