Chapter 3631

"Lord Linghu!!"

Daoist Master Huo De's Nascent Soul shrieked. That voice carried a timid tone as he said, "Your humble servant has news of Lord Shangguan Ye Ran's fall. This is a major military matter. If you dare avenge a private grudge, delaying Lord Hall Master's matters, not to mention Lord Hall Master will not forgive you, even you twenty-eight Star Lords will fall one by one …"

"Stop!"

A shout came from inside the tent. That man's sword stopped in midair as if cast from iron. Although Daoist Master Huo De's body could not budge, the cold sweat on his forehead was already dripping.

"Let them in …" Following the dignified voice from inside the tent, the man put away his sword and retreated to the side. That Immortal General raised his hand and said with a fake smile, "Star General Huo De, please …"

Then, he threw the triangular banner to Zhou Hong and said: "You go in, too!"

Zhou Hong was very terrified. Taking the banner, he hastily saluted: "Your humble servant has been ordered by Lord Star General to send him here. Now, since Lord Wood Dragon wants to see Lord Star General, Your Humble Servant should return to patrol!"

"Did you not hear Lord say to let you all go in?" The Immortal General coldly smiled and said.

"Yes, Lord!" Zhou Hong did not dare argue. Answering, he hastily lowered his head and followed Daoist Master Huo De into the tent.

That Daoist Master Huo De originally had an untamed heart … Now, he suddenly hung in suspense. He was Kong Hongwu's Star General. Although his position could not compare to Star Lords like Jing Muxuan and Wood Dragon, his position in Star Lord Hall was somewhat aloof. Ordinarily, he did not need to have any dealings with these Star Lords.

However, he had interacted with Jing Muxuan a few times and was considered familiar. He actually did not have any dealings with Wood Dragon.

However, he had heard Jing Muxuan talk about the Wood Dragon. Therefore, he knew that the Wood Dragon was Kong Hongwu's confidant. Jing Muxuan hadn't said anything bad about the Wood Dragon. However, the disdain in her tone was very obvious.

But as long as one was human, there would always be preconceived notions. Admittedly, Daoist Master Huo De had never seen Wood Dragon before, but based on Jing Muxuan's words, he already had a somewhat bad impression of Wood Dragon.

This time, he had heard that the Wood Dragon Well had perished, and that the Wood Dragon Horn had taken over. So, he couldn't help but feel a little indignant.

Unfortunately, Daoist Master Huo De hadn't even seen the Wood Dragon yet. So, the army outside the tent had already given him a show of strength. And, this had made him lose face. Moreover, he couldn't help but have a bad feeling in his heart when he heard that the Wood Dragon had given Zhou Hong money.

Sure enough, when Huo De Zhenren entered the tent, he saw that the inside of the tent was very simple. Other than a jade table, there was a pot on it. There were a few ordinary-looking token arrows in it. It was the middle-aged scholar sitting behind the jade table.

The Confucian scholar held an ancient book in his hand and was reading it with great interest. There was not a trace of any special aura around his body. Even his eyes that were staring at the ancient book and his hand that was holding the book, other than being especially long and slender, he was no different from an ordinary student!

Huode Zhenren did not dare to be negligent. He walked to the center of the tent, clasped his hands, and respectfully said, "General Jin Yude greets General Linghu."

Zhou Hong behind Daoist Master Huo De hastily knelt down. His mouth trembled as he said in a low voice, "Little … Little Zhou Hong greets General."

Who would have thought that Linghu Piran wouldn't even respond. His eyes didn't even move away from the book.

Daoist Master Huo De awkwardly clasped his hands and stood there. He was somewhat at a loss. He admittedly had practiced for thousands of years. But, he was very clear in his heart that this Confucian scholar was not only older than him, but also stronger than him. Not to mention, there were many cultivators around the military camp who were on par with him. Therefore, he slightly clenched his teeth. He didn't withdraw his clasped hands and slightly bowed waist. Anyway, his etiquette was enough. He wasn't afraid of Linghu Piran playing any tricks.

In less than half a cup of tea's time, Linghu Piran seemed to have finished reading a page. He naturally dipped his hand in some saliva and turned to the next page. At this time, he raised his eyelids. His pitch-black eyes swept past Daoist Master Huo De. Then, his eyes fell on Zhou Hong. He faintly said, "Zhou Hong, do you know your crime?"

"Ah?

Little … What crime did this little one commit? "Zhou Hong was baffled. He forgot to kowtow and hastily asked.

"You didn't abide by military rules. You didn't patrol within your own defensive area. You rashly brought a Daoist disciple to my Horn Wood Dragon Army's camp. This … Isn't this a great crime of colluding with the enemy?"

"Si … Sir!"

Zhou Hong was stunned. He looked at Linghu Piran and then looked at Daoist Master Huo De. He shouted, "Although this Sir is a Daoist cultivator, but … but he holds the Hall Master's Star General Command Tablet. This little one has already examined it. There is no mistake!

Moreover, this Sir has news about Sir Well Muxue's death. He wants to report to the Hall Master about an important matter. This little one didn't dare to delay. So, this little one sent this Sir over … "

"General Linghu, is there some misunderstanding here?!"

Daoist Master Huo De also opened his mouth and said, "Although this General has never seen General, I can be acquainted with General Well Muxue. This is this General's Star General Command Tablet. General, please take a look."

Unfortunately, Linghu Piran simply didn't pay attention to him. His gaze coldly swept past. That fierce gaze seemed to be able to penetrate Daoist Master Huo De's body, "How can you casually make a racket in the military camp?

Did This General allow you to speak? "

Daoist Master Huo De's hand once again froze in place, not daring to move. He was afraid to hear that "Where is the Army Advisor!"

Fortunately, Linghu Piran did not call for the Army Advisor. Rather, he extended his hand, and from who knows where, he pulled out a Jade Pupil Tablet and tossed it to Zhou Hong. He faintly said, "Take a look …"

"Yes …" Zhou Hong very carefully received it. Clear light flashed in his eyes, but a moment later, his face was deathly pale. Large beads of sweat dripped down his forehead. Immediately, he kowtowed, "General, spare me. This little one did not know that this Sir's Star General Command Tablet had already been abolished. This little one did not receive the order at all."

"Where is the Army Advisor!" Linghu Piran did not waste words, ordering.

"Yes, Sir!" The Army Advisor's hand clasped a sword as he entered.

Linghu Piran took out a token arrow from the token pot and said, "Go investigate whether or not this Zhou Hong spoke the truth. If it is, see who dares to delay the military. Bring that person's head.

If Zhou Hong is lying, bring Zhou Hong's head. "

After he finished speaking, an inscription flew out of Linghu Piran's mouth and landed on the token arrow. That token arrow floated with a blood-light and flew into the Army Advisor's hand.

"Yes, Sir!"

The Army Advisor received the order. He extended his hand and dragged the trembling Zhou Hong out of the tent. The pitiful Zhou Hong. Any way it was put, he was still a Third Grade Essence Energy Cultivator, equivalent to a Daoist Golden Core Cultivator. Now, he was taken away like a little chick.

"Hiss …" Daoist Huo De sucked in a cold breath. He understood in his heart that this was not Linghu Piran trying to intimidate him. Rather … he had rashly entered Yaotai Mountain, offending Kong Hongwu!

Thinking of Linghu Piran's ruthlessness, Daoist Huo De did not dare say a word. He only clutched the Star General Command Tablet that he had previously been proud of. Now, it had already become trash. He calmly stood there, the veins on his hand slightly protruding.

"You are now a Daoist Cultivator. According to my military discipline, trespassing into my army is to be beheaded!"

Linghu Piran set down the scroll in his hand and indifferently said, "However, you were previously Lord Hall Master's Star General. You have made some contributions to my Star Lord Hall. I cannot arbitrarily decide."

"Phew …" Hearing this, Daoist Huo De's hanging heart immediately settled. The veins on his hand disappeared, and he hastily bowed, "Many thanks for General Linghu's tolerance."

"Would Lord Hall Master …" Linghu Piran rose and walked to the front of the command table. He fished out a diamond-shaped command tablet from his bosom and used his hand to pat the top of his head. Three-colored True Qi bubbled forth, falling onto the command tablet. The command tablet gave birth to an auspicious cloud that floated behind the command table. Immediately, a wisp of overwhelming qi emerged from the void and gathered above the auspicious cloud. In an instant, Kong Hongwu's figure appeared.

"This General greets Lord Hall Master!" Linghu Piran bowed in salute.

Daoist Huo De did not dare be neglectful, also saluting: "This General greets Lord Hall Master."

Kong Hongwu waved his hand and said: "Linghu, rise."

"Yes, Lord!"

Linghu Piran straightened up, no longer speaking. Kong Hongwu's gaze swept past Daoist Huo De and coldly said: "This Old Man is Star Lord Hall's Hall Master, but you are not Star Lord Hall's Star General. There is no need to call yourself This General.

This Old Man knows that my Star Lord Hall's temple is small and cannot accommodate a great deity like the Daoist. The Daoist can freely search for his own destiny on this Jade Mountain. "

"Lord Hall Master …" Daoist Huo De's face was deathly pale. He said in a low voice, "This Old Man knows that he has disturbed Lord Hall Master's plans. This crime cannot be forgiven.

This Old Man does not seek to obtain Lord Hall Master's forgiveness. This Old Man only wishes to report a few secrets that this Old Man knows to Lord Hall Master. Afterwards, this Old Man himself will enter the array to meet his death! "

"Speak …" Kong Hongwu's face was still calm as water as before, indifferently saying.

Daoist Huo De did not dare beg for forgiveness too much, nor did he dare speak of his previous contributions. He was afraid that Kong Hongwu would not give him the chance to speak. Now that he was allowed to speak, his heart was already secretly delighted. He hastily said: "Good, Lord Hall Master knows. This Old Man discovered a cultivator who concealed his cultivation at the Jade Pavilion Gathering. Furthermore … This Old Man previously knew that General Jing Muxuan fell inside the Imperial Array. In all likelihood, Lord Hall Master has not yet found the true culprit, so this Old Man braved death to report to Lord Hall Master."

"Who …" Kong Hongwu's brows trembled. It was as Daoist Huo De said. In his fury, Kong Hongwu already dispatched people to begin investigating the truth. However, the entire Jade Mountain was inside the Great Array. Especially after the array changed, with Jing Muxuan falling, the Immortal Soldiers and Immortal Generals in the Star Array were already somewhat disorganized. The news of Daoist Huo De's Star General Token being crippled did not reach Zhou Hong's place. This was clear proof.

Furthermore, the Immortal Generals that had seen Xiao Hua were more or less killed by Xiao Hua. Kong Hongwu honestly could not find the Xiao Hua that killed Jing Muxuan for the time being.

"Xiao Hua!!" Daoist Huo De did not dare beat around the bush, directly saying Xiao Hua's name.

"As expected, it was him!"

Kong Hongwu's eyes slightly narrowed, as if this did not exceed his expectations. Furthermore, Linghu Piran's brows rose, his eyes flashing with a strange light.

Daoist Huo De was slightly startled. This information was his final straw. Now, it seemed that it truly was a straw. He hastily shouted: "Lord Hall Master is wise. It is Xiao Hua."