After watching the Hongya Cave Master leave with his disciples, Chen Zhen turned around to look at Lin Dong, who was standing behind him, and said with a smile and a shake of his head.
"You kid, you're really ruthless. You actually just killed that Huo Zhen!"
This matter couldn't be considered Lin Dong's fault, but even Chen Zhen was a little surprised by Lin Dong's ruthless methods. Of course, he didn't mean to blame him. In fact, Chen Zhen felt that Lin Dong's personality made it easier for him to make a name for himself.
Lin Dong, hearing this, revealed an honest smile, looking somewhat embarrassed at Chen Zhen and Qi Lei and the others. He had only heard Yan say that the Young Clan Leader would take care of things, so he didn't need to worry so much.
But the fact that Chen Zhen and Qi Lei and the others had directly protected him and helped him get away without saying a word still touched Lin Dong's heart.
Although Huo Zhen had launched a sneak attack first, and there was no problem with Lin Dong killing him, things couldn't be put that way. Dao Sect was, after all, a reputable sect, and reputable sects valued leniency in their actions.
"This old man doesn't think there's anything wrong with it. He killed him, so he killed him. Didn't you see that Sword Saint didn't say anything?"
Wu Dao, seeing Lin Dong's appearance, thought that Lin Dong was feeling a little guilty and directly spoke up to help Lin Dong. After hearing Wu Dao's words, everyone then turned their attention to Lin Xuan, who was sitting in the chair again, not getting up.
"Pfft!"
However, at that moment, a mouthful of blood suddenly spurted out of Lin Xuan's mouth, shocking everyone. Ying Huanhuan even ran over quickly, looking at Lin Xuan with a concerned expression.
Raising his hand to wave at the others, Lin Xuan looked in the direction where the Hongya Cave Master and the others had left, his eyes carrying a hint of coldness.
"As expected of a Revolving Wheel Realm expert, his strength is indeed powerful!"
Revolving Wheel Realm!
Qi Lei, Ying Xiaoxiao, and the others were all shocked. Even Wang Yan, who had been silent since arriving here, had a bit more solemnity in his eyes.
Don't look at how the Sword Saint had single-handedly defeated several Revolving Wheel Realm experts in the Ancient Space, and even forced Yuan Gate to kill Zhou Tong, whom they had controlled, but looking at the entire Eastern Xuan Region, the Revolving Wheel Realm was still the most top-notch power.
Every Revolving Wheel Realm expert was a top-notch figure in the Eastern Xuan Region who could make the Eastern Xuan Region tremble with a stomp of their feet.
"The Hongya Cave Master is actually a Revolving Wheel Realm expert? How is this possible!"
Qi Lei looked at Lin Xuan with some shock. Although he didn't think Lin Xuan would lie, this news was too shocking.
Hongya Cave was not far from Dao Sect. If the Hongya Cave Master had really broken through to the Revolving Wheel Realm, then the situation of their Dao Sect would not be too good, and they would need to be constantly on guard against Hongya Cave's sneak attacks.
"In the past, it was rumored that the Hongya Cave Master had secluded himself several times, but he had failed to break through to the Revolving Wheel Realm. Now, he has suddenly broken through. There must be something fishy!"
Chen Zhen's expression was somewhat heavy. Fortunately, at this time, other than them and a few core disciples, the other disciples had already left.
"Moreover, if the Hongya Cave Master publicly announced his Revolving Wheel Realm strength, the eight super sects would inevitably become nine super sects. This is excellent news for Hongya Cave, but the Hongya Cave Master has been hiding it all along, which shows that they must have a conspiracy!"
Ying Xiaoxiao was even more clear about the matters between the eight super sects of the Eastern Xuan Region than Qi Lei and the others. The sign of the eight super sects was that the Sect Leader of each sect had the strength of the Revolving Wheel Realm.
Ying Xiaoxiao glanced at Lin Xuan, who had taken the handkerchief from Ying Huanhuan and was wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. After considering her words in her heart, she then said softly.
"Does Senior Brother think that this matter is related to Yuan Gate?"
Lin Xuan shook his head slightly upon hearing this, causing Ying Xiaoxiao and the others to be stunned. However, immediately afterward, they heard Lin Xuan say.
"It's a pity that I couldn't keep him here, otherwise, I would definitely be able to know Yuan Gate's plan!"
Whether it was related to Yuan Gate or not was completely obvious. Otherwise, where would the Hongya Cave Master need to come in person for something like a mountain visit? After all, Hongya Cave had always done this in the past.
Not only that, but before, when Ying Huanhuan went to find Lin Xuan, for such a long time, not even a Death Profound Realm expert came forward, which was actually quite rude. Of course, it was nothing compared to Hongya Cave's means of taking advantage of the situation and winning without honor. Otherwise, Qi Lei wouldn't have been so confident and righteous in directly using Lin Xuan to confront the Hongya Cave Master.
However, we're not discussing this now, but just saying that, with the status of the dignified Hongya Cave Master, being left aside, but not showing any anger at all, already explained some problems.
Not to mention, a dignified Revolving Wheel Realm expert actually concealed his strength all along, even willing to endure humiliation. If there wasn't a conspiracy behind this, it would be as absurd as a cat bringing a basin of water and saying it wants to give a fish a bath!
"You're injured, and you're still thinking about other things?"
Ying Huanhuan, who took the blood-stained handkerchief, said with some heartache. She originally just wanted to let this guy go out for a walk, instead of just sitting on the mountain all day, but she didn't expect that Lin Xuan would suffer a not-so-light injury.
"I'm fine. He should be fine too. It's just Sword Qi entering his body. He should be fine after a month of recuperation."
Ying Huanhuan, who originally wanted to say something, looked at Lin Xuan with some resentment, and as for the others, their expressions were even more strange.
In fact, the Hongya Cave Master's injury was more serious, mainly because he wanted to hide his strength, but he didn't expect Lin Xuan to be serious with him. Under that sword, the Sword Qi directly invaded his body, which was more troublesome even for a Revolving Wheel Realm expert to deal with. Especially, the Hongya Cave Master's body has nothing to do with the Otherworldly Demon, so the recovery from the injury is even slower.
The month that Lin Xuan estimated was on the premise that the Hongya Cave Master accepted Otherworldly Demonization. If it was just the current situation, if he wanted to completely expel the Sword Qi, I'm afraid this time would have to be doubled.
"Eldest Brother took action against him, so doesn't that mean that Yuan Gate can almost confirm that Hongya Cave has been exposed?"
A dignified look flashed in Ying Xiaoxiao's eyes, and she was a little afraid of the many hidden methods of Yuan Gate. Hongya Cave was a force of Yuan Gate, who knows how many forces in the Eastern Xuan Region have already secretly defected to Yuan Gate?
"He was originally thrown out by Yuan Gate to gather information and divert attention."
This kind of thing is obvious. It can be said that from the moment the Hongya Cave Master personally ascended to Dao Sect, Yuan Gate had already regarded Hongya Cave as completely exposed.
Otherwise, there couldn't be a trace of Otherworldly Demonic Qi in the Hongya Cave Master's body. This is obviously Yuan Gate's way of preventing Dao Sect from forcibly keeping the Hongya Cave Master.
"Gather information?"
Lin Dong was stunned. He had a feeling that the information that the Hongya Cave Master was gathering was very likely related to him.
As soon as this thought arose in his heart, Lin Dong saw that the Young Clan Leader glanced at him, and even paused for a while before moving away, which made Lin Dong's heart sink even more.
"Don't worry, kid, it probably has nothing to do with you. The real purpose of the Hongya Cave Master should be the Devouring Ancestor Symbol."
At this moment, Yan's voice quietly sounded in Lin Dong's heart, helping Lin Dong to solve his doubts, but directly confused Lin Dong.
"What is Yuan Gate doing looking for the Devouring Ancestor Symbol? Could it be that they want to secretly control the Devouring Ancestor Symbol?"
When this thought arose, Lin Dong felt a burst of weakness in his heart. If that was the case, he would have to be more careful in the future. If he was found by Yuan Gate, he would be finished.
"What are you thinking, kid? Have you ever exposed the Devouring Ancestor Symbol?"
Yan couldn't help but roll his eyes. If Yuan Gate's target was really Lin Dong, then it wouldn't have been the Hongya Cave Master fighting Lin Xuan just now, but Lin Dong's opponent, that Huo Zhen, who had a big problem.
"Do you still remember that back then, during the Hundred Dynasty War, the Sword Saint borrowed your Devouring Ancestor Symbol and killed everyone?"
"Of course I remember this. If my use of the Ancestor Symbol could be half as good as the Young Clan Leader's, my current strength would be much stronger."
During this period of time, the reason why Lin Dong's use of the Ancestor Symbol has improved so quickly is all because of that battle at the top of Hundred Dynasty Mountain. Lin Xuan's demonstration has benefited Lin Dong a lot.
"You kid is really stupid. Think about it, what else did the Sword Saint have besides the Devouring Ancestor Symbol?"
"What else? The Darkness Ancestor Symbol... You mean, Yuan Gate suspects that the Young Clan Leader is not the real master of the Devouring Ancestor Symbol, but like the Darkness Ancestor Symbol, it was borrowed, so they sent someone to investigate?"
Lin Dong, who subconsciously muttered a sentence, the next moment, a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind, and after thinking of something, his face changed slightly, and he exclaimed in his heart.
Yan nodded slightly when he heard the words. Before, Yan himself had not thought of this, but Lin Xuan's eyes just now gave Yan inspiration.
In fact, it was indeed as Yan and Lin Dong had guessed. After Yuan Gate's three Sect Leaders conducted an in-depth investigation of Lin Xuan, they also began to doubt whether Lin Xuan possessed the Ancestor Symbol.
The main reason is that Lin Xuan has a previous record of borrowing the Darkness Ancestor Symbol from Bo Xuan on the spot. Who knows, can he also borrow the Devouring Ancestor Symbol? Although, the Ancestor Symbol and other heaven and earth divine objects are particularly arrogant, and they completely ignore ordinary people, but that is the Sword Saint, and the three Sect Leaders of Yuan Gate still decided not to treat it as usual.
So, after a thorough investigation, Tian Yuanzi, Di Yuanzi, and the other person harbored deep suspicions about Lin Xuan's identity as the master of the Devouring Ancestor Symbol.
This was because, initially at the summit of Hundred Dynasty Mountain, Lin Xuan hadn't displayed any Ancestor Symbol power at all. Even in that small space, when Lin Xuan fought two opponents alone, he didn't use the Ancestor Symbol's power.
At that time, Lin Xuan was suppressing two opponents single-handedly. If he had added the power of the Ancestor Symbol, Tian Yuanzi and Di Yuanzi would have either been forced to expose their identities or both would have been severely injured simultaneously, instead of Di Yuanzi being easily injured by a single Sword.
However, Lin Xuan never used the Ancestor Symbol's power during the fight, which was too suspicious.
If Lin Xuan didn't know the true colors of their Yuan Gate, it could be said that Lin Xuan didn't want to expose himself. But he knew the identity of Yuan Gate and even wanted to seize evidence of Yuan Gate's crimes from beginning to end. If Lin Xuan really possessed the Ancestor Symbol, how could he not use it?
Outside Dao Sect, the Hongya Cave Master led several disciples of Hongya Cave out of Dao Sect, waved his sleeve, and said softly.
"Song Yan, take them back to the sect."
"Yes, Sect Leader!"
Although Song Yan was a little strange, she nodded in agreement. As she spoke, she led the many Hongya Cave disciples directly away in the direction of Hongya Cave.
"'Whoosh! Whoosh!'"
But just as Song Yan and the others had just left, several beams of Origin Power suddenly flew from behind them. Before the elite disciples of Hongya Cave could react, they were directly pierced through their sides from behind, taking their lives.
"Alas!"
Looking at the disciples within the sect, the Hongya Cave Master sighed softly. Then, with a gentle flick of his sleeve, the corpses of Song Yan and the other Hongya Cave disciples exploded and disappeared into the world in an instant.
After doing all this, the Hongya Cave Master retracted his gaze, and the indifference in his eyes returned. Then, he flew directly towards the Yuan Gate.
Soon after, a piece of news directly detonated the entire Eastern Xuan Region—
Hongya Cave visited Dao Sect but failed. On the way back to the sect, they were ambushed by Dao Sect. Even the Hongya Cave Master was seriously injured and fled to Yuan Gate to avoid the disaster.
As soon as this news came out, it instantly shook the entire Eastern Xuan Region. After all, such a statement, coming from the Hongya Cave Master who had already fled to Yuan Gate, seemed a bit strange. Including such practices, placed on Dao Sect, also seemed a bit wrong.
In the past, wasn't it Dao Sect who repeatedly accused Yuan Gate of being unrighteous? As for evidence, well, Dao Sect had never mentioned it, but evidence was not needed, because Yuan Gate had never denied it, and even actively liked to show it off.
But this time, the two sides had actually reversed, making countless experts in the Eastern Xuan Region feel a little strange. At first, they felt it was very reasonable, and then they realized something was wrong.
The Eastern Xuan Region didn't think it was strange for Dao Sect to kill people from Yuan Gate, and no one thought there was a problem with any means used. But these things seemed to never conform to Dao Sect's past style of doing things.
Although many people had secretly said before that Dao Sect was too soft and Dao Sect was too cowardly in the face of Yuan Gate, Dao Sect's credibility was not something Yuan Gate could compare with.
Therefore, after Yuan Gate released such news, the experts in the entire Eastern Xuan Region, after reacting, the first object of suspicion was not Dao Sect. Even, except for those forces close to Yuan Gate, no one questioned Dao Sect and asked Dao Sect to give an explanation. Instead, they suspected whether Yuan Gate was crying "stop thief".
In particular, after those forces under Yuan Gate jumped out, everyone suspected Yuan Gate even more, because such shameless things, placed on Yuan Gate, were simply too reasonable.