Chapter 332
Chapter 332
In the past month, all of the Ethereal Sect's branches, strongholds, and even escort agencies had been wiped out by an unknown force. Many of their elite disciples had gone missing, forcing Sect Leader Ou to slowly withdraw his forces to the vicinity of Ping Yang City. However, the Divine Secrets Hall's disciples that he had sent out to gather information either never returned or did not receive any news at all. Left with no choice, Ou Peng sent out the fourth of the Six Ethereal Tigers, Shangguan Fengliu, and the sixth, Xu Peihua, to lead a group of elite disciples to personally investigate the matter.
With such a crisis hanging over his head like a sharp sword, how could Ou Peng not be vexed?
Who was the mastermind behind this series of events?
This was a question that had always troubled Ou Peng. Ou Peng felt like he was scratching an itch. He knew that it was extremely itchy, but he just couldn't reach out to scratch it. He couldn't even scratch his ears and cheeks.
Suddenly, a thought appeared in Ou Peng's mind. Could it be the Dragon God Sect?!
Could it be that after Zhang Xiaohua was captured by the Tenryū Sect, he was tortured to extort a confession? Hmm, why torture him? He's just a village boy. The Tenryū Sect has plenty of ways to make him talk.
"So, Zhang Xiaohua revealed everything about his Fist of the North Star?
The Tenryū Sect is a great sect with a heritage similar to the Misty School. If I can see through it myself, Di Shi Tian of the Tenryū Sect must also be aware of it. Could it be that the Tenryū Sect is trying to cover up the revival of the Immortal Dao? Or is it because they want to leave before my Misty School that they suddenly attacked my Misty School?
Sigh, I shouldn't have been soft-hearted back then!
Ou Peng's eyes flashed with a hint of sternness.
But after a while, there was a burst of confusion in his eyes. "This is also not right. Even if Sakra knows the secret of the Big Dipper Magical Fist, whether or not this Big Dipper Magical Fist is actually the Big Heavenly Cycle of Stars Fist is still two different things. He didn't settle the matter first and cultivate his own Immortal Dao disciple.
Besides, the Tenryū Sect's strength is comparable to the combined strength of the three super sects. They have always been restrained by the three super sects. If they were to harm my Misty School, the other three sects would definitely react. Why is there no news at all?
Could it be?!
Ou Peng's heart, which had been tempered to be strong, suddenly jumped.
He instantly thought of another possibility, unless …
Right at this moment, someone rushed into the Assembly Hall in a hurry. Ou Peng was startled. He looked up and saw that it was his eldest disciple, Zhang Chengyue.
Ou Peng frowned slightly. Zhang Chengyue's face was pale and he was very flustered. Zhang Chengyue had always been experienced and steady in handling matters. He had never been so rude. Therefore, he didn't have the intention to scold Zhang Chengyue and asked, "Chengyue, why are you so flustered?"
"Big Sect Master, there's a big disaster."
Hearing Ou Peng's dissatisfied tone, Zhang Chengyue already knew that he was being rude. However, it wasn't the time to pay attention to it.
"Big disaster?" Ou Peng's heart jumped and he blurted out, "Did the Tenryū Sect besiege my Misty Mountain Manor?"
"No, Big Sect Master, no enemies appeared around our Misty School. It's just that …" Zhang Chengyue's tone was somewhat hesitant. Then, he looked at Ou Peng's gaze and said with gritted teeth, "Big Sect Master, Fourth Martial Uncle and Sixth Martial Uncle …"
Ou Peng couldn't help but ask, "What happened to them?"
Zhang Chengyue said with some sorrow, "Two Martial Uncles were killed and their corpses were brought back by the disciples of the sect!"
"What?!!!"
Ou Peng exclaimed and immediately stood up from his chair. Fourth Martial Uncle, Shangguan Fengliu, was quick-witted and resourceful. Sixth Martial Uncle, Xu Peihua, was the best in Jianghu. When the two of them were roaming Jianghu, they were always together and had been through a lot. Now, the two of them had taken elixirs to increase their power. There were few opponents in Jianghu who could match them. But now, they were both killed at the same time. This was something he never expected.
"Quick, where are the corpses of the two Martial Brothers?"
"Reporting to Big Sect Master, it's in the square in front of the Conference Hall. This disciple doesn't dare to act rashly."
Hearing this,
Ou Peng stomped his right foot and his body floated up. He flew like a gust of wind to the entrance of the Conference Hall. His figure was 25% similar to Zhang Xiaohua's. From the chair to the door, Ou Peng's feet basically didn't have any place to touch the ground. It was also very similar to Zhang Xiaohua's levitation technique.
The square in front of the Conference Hall was still empty. There was only a broken carriage parked there alone. Beside it, there were a few dejected and injured disciples.
Ou Peng jumped down from the high platform. When the disciples saw him, they immediately saluted. Ou Peng didn't even look at them. He walked to the front of the carriage and lifted the mat on the carriage with a trembling hand. Seeing the familiar lifeless face under the mat, Ou Peng's heart couldn't help but ache and almost shed tears. This was the person he had grown up with, practiced martial arts with, and roamed the Jianghu with. They weren't blood brothers, but they were better than blood brothers. Now, this person was quietly lying in this shabby carriage, closing the eyes that had cared for him for dozens of years.
Ou Peng raised his head and shouted sternly, "What are you doing?
Why didn't you buy the best coffins and use the best carriages to bring the two elders back? "
The disciples were submissive. Only one of them mustered up the courage and said, "Sect Leader, it's not that I didn't want to buy the coffins for the two elders. It's just that after the attack, the masked man in black had already prepared the carriage and mat. He told me not to move them. He also said that if I moved them and Sect Leader didn't notice anything wrong, I would be responsible for everything.
I was afraid that I would delay the sect's important matters, so I rushed back and didn't dare to move them. "
Hearing his disciple's words, Ou Peng clenched his teeth and regained his senses. He waved his hand and said, "Alright, Cheng Yue, send someone to call Eldest Martial Uncle, Second Martial Uncle, and Fifth Martial Uncle here. Also, carefully carry the bodies of the two Martial Uncles to the Divine Engineering Hall. Have Hall Master Shi and the Hall Elders examine them first. I want to see who was so bold as to touch the people of our Misty School. This debt of blood must be paid with blood.
Also, the few of you, tell me in detail what happened when you were attacked. "
After he finished speaking, Ou Peng didn't call the disciples to the Hall of Assembly. Instead, he asked them in detail in the square.
When Zhang Chengyue heard this, he did not dare to tarry. He hurriedly called someone over and carefully instructed them to inform the three elders. He personally drove the carriage and brought the corpses of his two martial uncles to the Divine Mechanics Hall.
The attack on Shangguan Fengliu and the others was very old-fashioned. The enemy didn't set up many traps. They just waited in one of the Misty School's branches. This branch was located in the corner of an extremely small town. There weren't many people there. When Shangguan Fengliu and the others arrived, it was already dusk. The group of more than ten people was ambushed as soon as they arrived at the branch's courtyard.
The elite disciples of the Misty School were very conceited. After all, they had been through the test of blood and fire. They also had two Elders by their side. Naturally, they didn't plan to escape. They only wanted to avenge their brothers.
It was a pity that the opponents who had set up the ambush seemed to have already predicted it. Or rather, the opponents were extremely powerful. Although their numbers were not much higher than the Ethereal Sect, the moment the Ethereal Sect's disciples exchanged blows with them, they realized that the men in black who had set up the ambush were all experts in the martial arts world. They actually managed to trap all the Ethereal Sect's disciples in the courtyard and none of them were able to escape.
Shangguan Fengliu and Xu Peihua, who were holding the line, weren't in a better situation. They were facing three masters who were also masked in black. The three of them worked together to suppress the two of them. However, the two Elders of the Misty School had taken the authentic Strength Enhancing Panacea, so they had more internal energy than their opponents. Even with Shangguan Fengliu's Lightness Skill, it was very likely that he could escape. However, if he ran away, Xu Peihua, who was left behind, would die. Therefore, Shangguan Fengliu could only fight side by side with Xu Peihua, hoping that they could fight their way out.
Although the battle was divided into two groups, it was equally fierce and bloody. By the time night fell, the disciples of the Misty School had been completely annihilated. Only a few who were waiting to be used were left with their acupoints sealed. Shangguan Fengliu and Xu Peihua were also seriously injured. They were barely holding on. At this moment, a yellow-faced old man who hadn't been seen before floated over. Seeing the situation, he was very surprised. "What's wrong?
These two people are so difficult to deal with. Why haven't they succeeded yet? "
Shangguan Fengliu and Xu Peihua were shocked when they saw this person. Just as they were about to call out his name, the yellow-faced old man came in and hit their chests with his palm. In an instant, the two of them spat out blood and fell to the ground, dead before they could even say a word.
The yellow-faced old man looked around and said proudly, "Act according to the original plan. Get someone to bring these two bodies back to the Misty School."
Then, he floated away.
When the injured disciple finished telling the whole story of the attack, Ou Peng's frown deepened. These disciples' kung fu was weak. They were the ones who were supposed to contact and guide the disciples. When they were attacked, they could only take care of themselves. How could they have the time to observe and collect other information?
Moreover, when their acupoints were sealed, they only heard a few words and knew that a master of the masters had arrived and killed the two Elders in one move. How could they know who this master was?
At this moment, another disciple whispered, "Grand Gang Leader, this disciple secretly saw something."
"Tell me quickly," Ou Peng said anxiously.
"Among the three people who besieged the Elders, one of them was wearing a felt hat. It was very strange, so I took a few more glances at him. Moreover, when they let us go, I took another glance at that person. At this time, his felt hat was gone. I reckon that the two Elders had taken it away, but he was bald!"
"The Dalin Temple!!!" Ou Peng called out the name of this sect.
If there was a sect that had the strength to wipe out so many elite disciples of the Misty School, and even two Elders, then the Dalin Temple should be one of them. If there was a recent grudge with the Misty School, then the Dalin Temple should be at the top of the list.
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