Chapter 2069 - 2070: Breaking In Directly
Chapter 2069: Chapter 2070: Breaking In Directly
"Good!"
Dou Yin’an excitedly slapped the table, "Just for those words, I’ll drink a toast! Here, I drink to you!"
Li Xuanyi smiled, raised the cup, drank it, and then insinuated, "Lord Dou, I noticed the strict security around the Profound Ming Tomb on my way here. Has something happened?"
Hearing this, Dou Yin’an laughed heartily and then put down his cup with a face full of pride, "You may not be aware, my dear martial brother, but a grand event has recently occurred in our Profound Ming Tomb!"
"Oh? What grand event is that?" Li Xuanyi was slightly taken aback and asked curiously.
"Have you heard about the recent battle between Jian San and Li Jingxing?"
"I’ve heard a bit, but I was told the outcome has never been disclosed, and even the attendees have vanished without a trace, causing widespread rumors outside, with no one knowing what truly happened."
"Hahahaha!" Dou Yin’an laughed aloud, "Of course there’s no news from those attendees because they are now within my Profound Ming Tomb!"
"What?" Li Xuanyi’s expression changed dramatically, "They’re inside the Profound Ming Tomb? Where are they now?"
"No need to worry, my dear martial brother, they have all been imprisoned in the Underground Palace, ensuring absolute security. And if I am not mistaken, they should all have fallen prey to the monsters by now!"
With that, Dou Yin’an proudly recounted the events.
Upon hearing that the Sword Cultivator Master "Li Jingxing" was imprisoned in the Underground Palace by Dou Yin’an, Li Xuanyi couldn’t help but stand up.
"Is what Lord Dou said true?"
"Absolutely!" Dou Yin’an replied with a sly smile.
Li Xuanyi was utterly shocked, for he was well aware of Li Jingxing’s prowess.
He was indeed a leading figure in the Sword Dao world.
If he truly was trapped or even killed by Dou Yin’an, it would be an event causing an upheaval across the Multiverse.
"No, I must immediately report this to the Hall Master!" Li Xuanyi suddenly stood his ground, speaking solemnly.
"Ah, there’s no need to be in such a hurry, my dear martial brother," Dou Yin’an said with a calm demeanor, "I estimate that the time is about right. We can go check the Underground Palace after the banquet, and it won’t be too late to report to the Hall Master then!"
Although Li Xuanyi was incredibly anxious, at this moment, he was the guest, and Dou Yin’an was the host.
Since Dou Yin’an had said so, he had no choice but to reluctantly sit back down.
"Come, let’s continue drinking!" Dou Yin’an laughed heartily.
And it was at this moment that Xue An, leading the Sword Cultivators, had already entered the Profound Ming Tomb.
"Divine General, sir!"
"Greetings to the Divine General, sir!"
Wherever he went, everyone paid respects to Xue An, who had taken on the appearance of Ling Qi, with salutes.
Xue An maintained a stoic expression, not even blinking, acting as if he hadn’t heard them.
The disciples of the Profound Ming Tomb were not surprised by this.
Because this was typical of Ling Qi: arrogant and dismissive of others.
Thus, Xue An led the group straight in, heading directly to the outside of the banquet hall, before encountering the first person daring to block his path.
"Oh, who do we have here, if not the First Divine General! What brings you here without complying with Lord Dou’s orders to guard the Underground Palace?"
A sharp, mocking voice came from behind the guard, and then a dark-skinned, plain-looking man emerged from the crowd.
Upon seeing this man, Xue An’s eyes flickered slightly.
Because, according to Ling Qi’s memories, this man was the second-ranked Divine General in the Profound Ming Tomb, Xue Ya.
He was also Ling Qi’s nemesis.
The two were always at odds, like fire and water, due to the ranking among the Divine Generals.
And he was unexpectedly assigned here to guard the banquet hall.
Being given such a task indicated high regard from Dou Yin’an.
This task provided close contact with Dou Yin’an, much better than being sent to guard outside like Ling Qi.
No wonder he was so smug.
These thoughts flashed through Xue An’s mind, and then he calmly said, "I have important matters to report to Lord Dou, so naturally, I must return."
"Oh? Important matters? What important matters?" Xue Ya sneered.
Xue An lifted his eyes sharply, casting a cold glance at Xue Ya.
Xue Ya swallowed his words abruptly because Xue An’s gaze was truly terrifying.
So terrifying that it sent shivers down his spine.
"Xue Ya, do I need to report to you what I am about to do?"
With that, Xue An took a step forward to go inside.
Xue Ya hesitated, stepping back, but soon thought of something, blocking Xue An’s path once more, speaking with a forced smile.
"Ling Qi, what you do doesn’t require reporting to me, but make no mistake, Lord Dou is entertaining distinguished guests inside. If you disturb him, even as the First Divine General, you won’t be able to shoulder the consequences!"
Xue An paused, seemingly contemplating Xue Ya’s words.
Seeing this, Xue Ya grew more confident, just about to continue his taunt, but just then, Xue An took another step forward, directly advancing toward Xue Ya.
Xue Ya felt an unstoppable force pushing him aside.
Then Xue An strode forward, directly heading into the banquet hall.
Meanwhile, Xue An’s indifferent voice floated back.
"You need not concern yourself with the consequences, Xue Ya!"
With these words, Xue An had already reached the entrance of the banquet hall, then stepped inside.
Xue Ya stared in utter bemusement at Xue An’s back, his mind a whirl of questions.
Although he and Ling Qi were sworn enemies, he’d never seen Ling Qi acting so arrogantly before.
Daring to invade Lord Dou’s banquet, could he have gone mad?
And at this moment, the Sword Cultivators, following Xue An, proceeded toward the banquet hall as well.
Xue Ya opened his mouth, about to speak, but immediately thought of something, a cold smile appearing in his eyes, and stepped aside silently.
Simultaneously.
Xue An entered the banquet hall, then stood at the entrance, surveying the scene.
The initially jovial banquet hall fell silent, and the officials from the Emperor’s Palace who accompanied Li Xuanyi, along with the elders of the Profound Ming Tomb, all looked up.
Upon seeing "Ling Qi," these elders of the Profound Ming Tomb all showed displeasure.
The elder nearest to the door spoke with a dark face, "Ling Qi, why aren’t you guarding the Underground Palace? What are you doing here? This place is not for you. Get out now!"
The tone was extremely arrogant and dismissive.
To these elders of the Profound Ming Tomb, the First Divine General was merely a notably obedient dog, while they were the masters.
Once the elder spoke, everyone in the banquet hall looked on at Xue An with amusement.
Especially Xue Ya, who stood at the back, wore a gloating expression, ready to watch his old rival make a fool of himself in public.
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