Ancient Fiend Dragon Emperor

Chapter 290: Chapter 289: The Council of the Flowing Snow Sect

Dragon Martial Continent, Huang’an County City, South City.

Inside the Flowing Snow Sect Residence’s Council Hall, the Flowing Snow Sect Sect Master Guan Quan, Deputy Sect Master Hai Yan, and the Seven Great Elders, along with many other high-ranking members, had all gathered.

Elder Lii Sheng sat in the third position, his face showing excitement and a thick killing intent.

The swelling on his face, which had been inflicted by the First Elder Peng Lei, had now completely healed.

“Have you thoroughly investigated?”

Guan Quan spoke and looked at Lii Sheng.

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“Sect Master, I have completely investigated,” replied Lii Sheng as he stood up, cupped his fists, and bent forward in respect. “The Master of the God-Slaying Pavilion, Su Baliu, along with several others, proceeded to Phoenix Perch Mist and entered the Gate of Deer Chasing not long ago.”

“Are you certain he has already entered the Gate of Deer Chasing?” Peng Lei asked with a cold snort.

His anger toward Lii Sheng had diminished somewhat, yet there was no sign of guilt; with his cultivation base and status, there was no need to feel remorse even if he were to hit Lii Sheng again.

“I am certain,” Lii Sheng emphatically nodded, saying, “During this period of investigation, I came upon much information, almost all concerning this Su Baliu.”

“Let’s hear it,” Guan Quan said with a smile.

“Reportedly, before entering the Gate of Deer Chasing, Su Baliu had already offended Dao Ye, the Substitute Daoist of the Jade Void Palace, on the platform of Myriad Treasures Pavilion in Phoenix Perch Mist, and he even falsely claimed to be Liang Shaohui of the Liang Family,” Lii Sheng said, trembling with vindictive pleasure.

“No one knows what happened after he entered the Gate of Deer Chasing, but rumors have surfaced, suggesting that he offended quite a few Super Sects, and now, these Super Sects are all investigating his identity.”

“Really?”

Peng Lei’s brow furrowed as he said, “I have also heard similar rumors spreading rampant recently. Though I can’t confirm whether that Liang Shaohui is indeed Su Baliu, it’s true that he’s a freak: he has managed to offend so many geniuses from Super Sects and yet still lives well.”

“It’s absolutely true, I’d stake my life on it!” Lii Sheng pounded his chest, saying, “Because our spies in various county cities have relayed the message that the Super Sects have traced the investigation here, especially in Yunyang County City which has been turned upside down. The Clan Leader of the Liang Family and others have all been killed merely because they denied that Liang Shaohui was one of their own, insisting he was already dead.”

“Faced with the Super Sects, the Liang Family did not dare to lie, but Giant Island still swept over the Liang Family, showing the authority of the Super Sects, which absolutely won’t tolerate violation—even a mere association almost led to their annihilation.”

“Those Super Sects are indeed overbearing,” someone muttered under their breath.

“Shut up!”

Guan Quan’s expression changed dramatically as he suddenly glared at the speaker: “Dare to comment on the Super Sects, if they come to know, can you bear the consequences?”

As he spoke, the imposing pressure from Guan Quan surged out, pressing down on the speaker.

“I, I was wrong,” the person’s complexion changed and went pale, as they quickly spoke in a rushed tone.

“Next time, you will be sent straight to the Hall of Punishment!”

Guan Quan snorted coldly, then looked towards Lii Sheng, “Even so, we can’t be sure that this so-called Liang Shaohui is Su Baliu.”

“We can be certain.”

Lii Sheng said, “After hearing about this matter, I immediately started an investigation. In the end, I found that there was indeed a person named Liang Shaohui in the Liang Family, but he suddenly disappeared a year ago, during the Cold Cloud Sect’s disciple selection. According to the Liang Family, this Liang Shaohui went missing in the Xiao Family of Yuanshan County.”

“So what?” Peng Lei frowned.

“Idiot.”

Lii Sheng cursed inwardly, but on the surface, he smiled and said, “Elder Peng, think carefully. Who does that Xiao Family have ties with? Naturally, it’s the God-Slaying Pavilion! The disappearance of Liang Shaohui is very likely due to him having been dealt with by the Xiao Family, or even by that Su Baliu. I have heard that Liang Shaohui went to the Xiao Family because he had taken a fancy to the Second Miss of the Xiao Family, and now, speaking of her, she has been calling Su Baliu her husband all along.”

“I see…” Peng Lei suddenly realized.

Anyone with a bit of sense could guess that Liang Shaohui must be dead. If he had just disappeared, how could he be missing for such a long time?

“If Liang Shaohui were really alive, he definitely wouldn’t have the guts to offend someone from a super sect, and how could the Liang Family, with their meager resources, be favored by the Myriad Treasures Pavilion and get the opportunity to enter the Gate of Deer Chasing? Even if the Liang Family had such an opportunity, it would definitely not fall on Liang Shaohui’s head. In my investigation, that Liang Shaohui, although capable of cultivation, has a talent that is no different from rubbish.”

Lii Sheng continued his analysis. His hatred for Su Han had reached an extreme, to the point where he would not rest until Su Han was killed.

Not only did Su Han kill his disciple right in front of him, but he also involved Peng Lei in giving him a beating.

Although Lii Sheng dared not say anything, with his status and position, how could he not be furious in his heart?

This grudge and hatred had always been etched in his mind.

“Liang Shaohui is already dead, and Su Baliu just happened to head to Phoenix Perch Mist when the Gate of Deer Chasing was about to open. Gentlemen, what do you think he went there for?” At this, Lii Sheng burst into laughter.

“That doesn’t mean he has entered the Gate of Deer Chasing,” Peng Lei countered.

“He definitely entered the Gate of Deer Chasing!”

Lii Sheng asserted firmly, “In the information I found, Miss Yun Qianqian from the Yun Family seems to have a very good relationship with Su Han. When the God-Slaying Pavilion was established, Yun Qianqian had visited it. After the God-Slaying Pavilion took down the Blood Demon Sect, becoming famous throughout Yunyang County City, Yun Qianqian went to congratulate them again. And when the God-Slaying Pavilion destroyed the Sect of True Martial Arts, Yun Qianqian paid her third visit to offer congratulations!”

“If Su Baliu didn’t enter the Gate of Deer Chasing, how could he not return for so long? And it is said that ‘Liang Shaohui’ on Phoenix Perch Mist has a cultivation base in the Dragon Vein Realm, and the people he brought with him all do not exceed the Dragon Blood Realm. From all these aspects, only the God-Slaying Pavilion fits the profile!”

“That makes sense.” Guan Quan nodded.

The others also fell into deep thought.

Lii Sheng had always been diligent in monitoring the affairs of the God-Slaying Pavilion and had been secretly investigating. After learning that Su Han had gone to Phoenix Perch Mist, he reported the matter to Guan Quan.

Guan Quan’s previous advice not to offend the God-Slaying Pavilion was because of Su Han’s presence. Upon learning of this, he immediately had the idea to eradicate the God-Slaying Pavilion.

In fact, the God-Slaying Pavilion had always been a thorn in Guan Quan’s side.

Had there been no intersection between the two, it would have been fine, but when the Cold Cloud Sect was promoted to an Eighth-Rate Sect, Lii Sheng had offended the God-Slaying Pavilion, and evidently, Su Han had also set his sights on the Flowing Snow Sect.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have mentioned wanting to purchase that spirit stone vein!

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ps: Let’s celebrate the birth of the first Alliance Hierarch of this book, a fellow from South Mountain, Sunny Days with Snow!!!

Indeed, after these few days pass, South Mountain will explode, with extra releases for the Alliance Hierarch!