Chapter 273
The man fell, revealing Leng Qiao's expressionless face. The moment she saw Tao Tao, her eyes lit up slightly, and she called out, "Miss."
Tao Tao smiled, her eyes crinkling, and asked, "Leng Qiao, are you alright?"
She shook her head, "Don't worry, Miss, my injuries are no longer serious."
"That's good."
Tao Tao's temples were slightly damp with sweat, her brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, and her left hand holding the urn trembled slightly, as if she were enduring pain.
Leng Qiao seemed to sense something and was about to speak when she heard her say, "Go help them, I'll be fine here."
After saying that, she did not follow her orders, but instead chose to stay by her side.
During this time, some fools tried to attack Tao Tao, but Leng Qiao killed them all instantly. After killing so many people, everyone realized that she was not so easy to deal with.
Moreover, unlike others, they show no mercy, acting ruthlessly and viciously, without any regard for the fact that this is in front of Buddha.
However, they also learned that as long as they didn't provoke her, she wouldn't attack them first.
In an instant, the grand hall for burning incense and worshipping Buddha suddenly turned into a living hell, with rivers of blood flowing.
Tao Tao knew she was worried about her. Her mouth opened and closed, but she didn't say anything. She held the urn and leaned against the altar, listening to the sounds of fighting around her. A faint sense of irritation appeared between her brows and eyes.
They finally stopped killing so many people that there weren't many left.
The righteous sects, led by the Hengshan Sword Sect, had the upper hand, but they also suffered many injuries. Those who stirred up trouble and tried to take advantage of the chaos were killed or wounded in countless ways.
"Is this the kind of compassion you bald monks of Linggui Temple possess? Your methods are even more heinous and cruel than those of the Demon Palace!"
"Brothers, they all wanted to obtain Master Yizhen's relics, so they ruthlessly attacked us. We will definitely spread the word about what you have done today throughout the martial arts world!"
These people are arguing illogically and making false accusations. They are the ones who coveted the relics, yet they turn around and say that the Hengshan Sword Sect members were the culprits who killed them for the relics.
Such shameless behavior has once again overturned their understanding.
Ning Yue was furious and cursed, "You hypocritical bastards! What nonsense are you spouting! You're worse than dogs!"
Enraged by the insults, they only dared to retort a few times before turning to flee.
Ning Yue and the other disciples were unwilling to let them off so easily and were about to give chase, but Li Jianxin stopped them, saying, "Junior sister, don't be impulsive!"
Before long, a group of people wearing red hoods and wielding curved knives descended from the sky, intending to collect the remaining spoils.
Moreover, the number of people was even greater than before, which greatly alarmed everyone.
It seems the people from the Demon Palace are determined to win this time.
"Hahaha! Let this old man see what this relic, which is rumored to grant immortality, looks like!"
An elderly man with gray hair swaggered out from behind the Demon Palace disciples, his demeanor arrogant and haughty.
That face...
The younger generation hardly knows him, and even the older generation rarely knows him; most of those who do know him are dead.
Unfortunately, the abbots of Hengshan Sword Sect and Linggui Temple had seen this face before.
To be precise, it was Bi Shi'an who was fifty years younger than he is now.
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Tao Tao immediately stood up straight and peeked secretly behind Leng Qiao.
Upon seeing that familiar old face, her pupils dilated in shock, wondering why Bi Shi'an had come in person.
Is it really okay to be so blatant? Didn't they say that the Demon Palace, the Imperial Court, and the martial arts world had a hundred-year agreement? Only fifty years have passed now. Isn't he afraid of being attacked by the Imperial Court?
Sure enough, someone started talking the next second.
"Who are you? The century-old treaty hasn't even expired, and you people from the Demon Palace dare to be so arrogant. Aren't you afraid of the imperial court finding out?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he froze, his wide eyes filled with terror and astonishment, and his hands and feet began to move uncontrollably.
The knife in his hand suddenly stabbed at the person next to him. Caught off guard, the man stared at him in shock, spitting out a mouthful of blood, his fingers trembling, "You...you..."
Upon seeing this, the group erupted in an uproar and quickly retreated.
"It's the puppetry technique that the Demon Palace has lost for so long!"
A voice burst from the crowd. Some people didn't know what puppetry was, let alone the existence of Bi Shi'an. They only gradually understood after being told by others.
Because they knew what it was, it indirectly caused quite a stir.
Everyone's face was wary and guarded, and their eyes, which were fixed on them, even revealed a sense of unease that they themselves were unaware of.
"Help! Help me! I can't control my body!"
The man screamed in terror, as if an invisible thread in his head controlled all his actions, forcing him to swing his sword at the people around him.
Li Jianxin frowned and quickly went forward to check. He noticed a silver thread that was almost invisible to the naked eye in the middle of the man's forehead. He could only barely see it under the reflection of light.
His face turned cold, and he decisively raised his hand to cut the thread.
The next second, the man's head exploded like a watermelon, with scarlet flesh and blood flying everywhere, spraying all over everyone, even their faces.
The crowd stirred in alarm, with many faces showing fear.
Faced with the Demon Palace Master's brutal methods, they were all stunned and dared not even breathe loudly.
Standing at the back, Tao Tao realized that things were not going to end so quickly. She placed the urn containing the ashes on the altar and casually picked up a peach from the side and wiped it with her sleeve.
A crisp snap! In this scene so quiet you could hear a pin drop, it sounded exceptionally clear.
Tao Tao paused, her amber eyes darting around as she observed the expressions of those around her.
The voice seemed to break the silence, bringing everyone back to their senses.
“Benefactor Bi, this is a sacred Buddhist site. We do not welcome those who are inherently bloodthirsty. We urge you to leave Linggui Temple with the Demon Palace. Otherwise, even if we monks have no chance of winning, we will fight you to the death!”
As he spoke, the abbot revealed a murderous intent that was not typical of a monk.
The monks present seemed to respond, holding wooden sticks and assuming a fighting stance.
Bi Shi'an glanced at the Demon Palace disciple beside him. The disciple, with great tact, walked over and knelt down on all fours, posing as a human stool, so that Bi Shi'an could sit directly on him.
"Why are you so nervous? I'm just being friendly. I just want to see the legendary relic. Anyway, that old bald monk Yizhen is dead. If he can leave behind something useful, then he won't have lived in vain."
These words were truly outrageous and arrogant enough to make the monks' faces turn pale with anger.
Standing on someone else's turf, yet daring to spout such arrogant words, truly befitting someone from the Demon Palace.
The Hengshan Sect Leader stared intently at the person before him, and couldn't help but recall the blood-red sky of that year.
That year, countless righteous people in the martial arts world died, but unexpectedly, this demon is still alive and seems to be in good spirits.
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