The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2324: Chapter 2324: Intense Killing Intent [Third Update]

In a Heavenly Domain, a war between two superpowers is generally difficult to occur. Both sides’ leadership understand that full-scale war would result in damage to both, benefiting others, unless one has enough power to crush the other. Therefore, even if these powers clash, the conflict is kept on a small scale.

Faro Heaven has not seen such a war between superpowers for a very long time.

This is precisely why Jing Yan is puzzled why Mystic Moon Trading House is fighting with Slaughter God Hall, especially considering Mystic Moon Trading House is a commercial entity.

"Elder Kuo Lian!"

Jing Yan took out a Communication Magical Treasure, intending to contact Kuo Lian of Mystic Moon Trading House, to inquire about the situation.

Kuo Lian was at the Mystic Moon Trading House Headquarters, observing the recent battle reports. Up until now, neither Mystic Moon Trading House nor Slaughter God Hall has dispatched Immortal Venerable Realm Experts. However, both sides have suffered considerable casualties among the Immortal Rhythm Nether Sky Realm Cultivators.

Elder Kuo Lian’s brow slightly furrowed as he retrieved the Communication Magical Treasure.

"Hmm?"

"Fellow Daoist Jing Yan?" Kuo Lian did not expect Jing Yan to contact him.

Lately, many notable figures from Faro Heaven have contacted him, most hoping Mystic Moon Trading House would stop the war. Kuo Lian laughed off these suggestions, firmly deciding not to let Slaughter God Hall off easily. Why would they halt the war easily?

Seeing it’s Jing Yan’s message, Kuo Lian instinctively stood up, feeling overwhelmed.

How should he explain to Jing Yan?

"Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, have you returned from Nightmare City?" Kuo Lian quickly asked.

"Yes, just returned."

"I just saw Mystic Moon Trading House cultivators fighting with Slaughter God Hall members. What’s going on?" Jing Yan asked directly.

"Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, please come to me. I need to explain this face-to-face." Kuo Lian took a deep breath and said.

"Oh?" Jing Yan’s expression shifted.

He had a vague feeling that this matter was unusual and might be related to him. If it weren’t, Elder Kuo Lian probably wouldn’t ask him to go to Mystic Moon Trading House Headquarters.

"I’ll be there shortly." Jing Yan put away the Communication Magical Treasure and instantly moved to Mystic Moon Trading House Headquarters.

His current location wasn’t far from the headquarters, as he had activated the Nightmare Magic Cube not long after leaving Mystic Moon Trading House on his way to Nightmare City.

Before long, Jing Yan arrived at Mystic Moon Trading House Headquarters. Upon his arrival, Elder Kuo Lian had already gathered various elders to await him.

Seeing such a large gathering, Jing Yan felt increasingly that the matter was far from simple.

"Please, Fellow Daoist Jing Yan!" Elder Kuo Lian and others escorted Jing Yan into a grand hall within the headquarters.

"Elder Kuo Lian, esteemed elders."

"Is Mystic Moon Trading House’s war with Slaughter God Hall related to me?" Jing Yan asked, furrowing his brows after sitting down.

Hearing this question, Elder Kuo Lian and the others exchanged glances, each wearing a sheepish expression.

It’s hard to talk about!

But, it’s necessary.

"Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, our Mystic Moon Trading House apologies to you." Elder Kuo Lian began.

In Jing Yan’s heart, there was a sudden unease, and his expression turned grim. He already realized something had happened; before heading to Nightmare City, he entrusted Elder Kuo Lian to care for Wuxia Immortal Venerable. Now with such words from Kuo Lian, the greatest possibility was that Wuxia Immortal Venerable was in danger and Mystic Moon Trading House failed to protect her adequately.

Jing Yan’s sharp gaze swept over Elder Kuo Lian and the others.

"What exactly happened?" Jing Yan’s voice was cold.

"Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, please don’t be anxious."

"Indeed, this was our oversight at Mystic Moon Trading House; we didn’t adequately prepare, leading Wuxia Immortal Venerable into danger," Kuo Lian explained.

Jing Yan abruptly stood, his eyes becoming colder.

"Please, Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, do not be angry, while Wuxia Immortal Venerable has been taken by Slaughter God Hall, she is not in mortal danger. We’ve been closely monitoring, and Wuxia Immortal Venerable is currently at Slaughter God Hall’s headquarters," Elder Ming Hua quickly interjected.

"How did Wuxia get captured by Slaughter God Hall?" Jing Yan glared at Kuo Lian and the others.

Elder Kuo Lian recounted the entire incident to Jing Yan truthfully and without exaggeration.

After listening to Kuo Lian’s account, Jing Yan’s cold expression eased a bit. Strictly speaking, Mystic Moon Trading House couldn’t be blamed; they had been attentive in what they had done.

"So, Heavenly Gate Dao Sect is also involved with Slaughter God Hall?" Jing Yan sneered.

"Heavenly Gate Dao Sect and Slaughter God Hall don’t have direct ties, but Min Lan Immortal Venerable orchestrated things to form a partnership. That Min Lan Immortal Venerable is truly disappointing, being Fire Cloud Immortal Venerable’s disciple working with demons of Slaughter God Hall." Elder Kuo Lian gritted his teeth when speaking of Min Lan Immortal Venerable.

"If not for Min Lan Immortal Venerable, Heavenly Gate Dao Sect wouldn’t likely cooperate with Slaughter God Hall. Lord Heavenly Master wouldn’t be lured away by Heavenly Gate Dao Sect. If Wu Guo Heavenly Lord had arrived in time at Wuxia City during Slaughter God Hall’s strike, their success would be unlikely," Elder Ming Hua said angrily.

Everyone was infuriated with Min Lan Immortal Venerable, but retaliation was difficult as he was Fire Cloud Immortal Venerable’s disciple. Killing Min Lan Immortal Venerable had never crossed Kuo Lian and others’ minds.

"They’re all birds of a feather!" Jing Yan growled softly.

"It seems Wu Guo Heavenly Lord has compromised." Jing Yan said.

"Wu Guo Heavenly Lord has his difficulties; he cannot disregard Fire Cloud Immortal Venerable’s requests. Fire Cloud Immortal Venerable is one of the most senior venerables in Faro Heaven, with extensive networks," Kuo Lian sighed.

"Haha, I suspect Wu Guo Heavenly Lord is mainly concerned about his position as Heavenly Lord?" Jing Yan scoffed.

Kuo Lian and others’ faces slightly changed; such words were hard to respond to. It was evident to everyone that Wu Guo Heavenly Lord compromised due to concerns over his Heavenly Lord position.

"That damn Min Lan!"

"I should have killed him in Wuxia City back then! If I had, Wuxia wouldn’t be in such peril now," Jing Yan gritted his teeth.

"Elder Kuo Lian, please investigate one thing. I need to know where Min Lan is currently," Jing Yan said, shifting his gaze.

"Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, what do you intend to do?" Kuo Lian was stunned.

"Mystic Moon Trading House only needs to provide information; as for what I plan to do, that’s not your concern. Elder Kuo Lian, I’ll offer compensation," Jing Yan said dismissively.

Jing Yan’s expression had calmed considerably, but the killing intent in his heart was growing stronger.