The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 1497: Chapter 1497: Certain Death

Zhuang Yan had secretly been in contact with the Wanbao Daoist long ago. When he realized the formidable abilities of the Wanbao Daoist, he did not hesitate to embrace the Wanbao Divine Palace.

Of course, the contact between him and the Wanbao Daoist was very covert, only known by Zhuang Yan and the Master of Wanbao Divine Palace, the Wanbao Daoist himself. Every time the Wanbao Daoist met with Zhuang Yan, he was very careful, and even the high-ranking members of Wanbao Divine Palace were completely unaware.

It wasn’t until a few years ago, after killing the Supreme Elder Ruo Bing of the All Paths Spirit Mountain under Zhuang Yan’s lead, that the higher-ups of the Wanbao Divine Palace realized that Zhuang Yan had long been one of their own.

The trap set that time indeed targeted Jing Yan, the Holy Master. Zhuang Yan and others did not know that Jing Yan was not at the All Paths Spirit Mountain at the time. Both Wanbao Divine Palace and Zhuang Yan wished to seize this opportunity to eliminate the threat posed by Jing Yan. If the All Paths Sacred Land lost Jing Yan, it might revert to its fragmented state of the past, posing no threat to the Wanbao Divine Palace, which could then slowly devour the entire All Paths Sacred Land.

Indeed, it was unfortunate that they failed to eliminate Jing Yan, only managing to kill a Supreme Elder of Divine Sovereign Level strength. However, this was not bad, at least Zhuang Yan did not expose himself for nothing.

”Sect Master Zhuang, our Hall Master had already mentioned that Jing Yan, that little brat, is a person with great fortune and continuous opportunities. Wanting to kill him is not an easy task,” Weng Zili chuckled and said.

”True! To think that a mere youngster like Jing Yan could take charge of the All Paths Sacred Land is certainly something that not just anyone can accomplish. However, no matter how strong his fortune, he is no match for our Hall Master,” Zhuang Yan expressed admiration when mentioning the Wanbao Daoist.

”Naturally, how could Jing Yan compare to our Hall Master of Wanbao Divine Palace?”

”When our Hall Master first arrived in the All Paths World, what did he have? At that time, the All Paths Sacred Land was a colossal entity. Who could have thought that the Wanbao Divine Palace founded single-handedly by our Hall Master could overwhelm the All Paths Sacred Land to such an extent?” Weng Zili snorted with pride in his voice.

”Come, drink!”

”Drink!” The two drank Green Bamboo Wine in big gulps.

”Boom...”

At this moment, a wave of energy oscillated fiercely and then a thunderous roar resounded in the sky.

Zhuang Yan and Weng Zili were slightly taken aback and looked up at the sky.

Above the heavenly dome, the violent energy fluctuations spread like ripples.

”What’s happening?”

”Someone come here!” Weng Zili shouted angrily with his eyes widened.

A moment later, a figure quickly arrived in front of Weng Zili and Zhuang Yan. This person was the current City Lord of Star Tower City, a Martial Artist of the Second-tier God Master level.

Though he was the City Lord of Star Tower City, in front of Yellow Pavilion Master Weng Zili of the Wanbao Divine Palace, he was nothing. In recent years, with Weng Zili residing in the City Lord Mansion, he had to serve Weng Zili like a servant.

”Master Pavilion!”

”Star Tower City has been attacked by enemies,” the City Lord stated with his head bowed, somewhat fearfully.

”Attacked? Who in the All Paths World has the audacity to attack Star Tower City, tired of living?” Weng Zili shouted with killing intent.

”Do you know who is attacking Star Tower City?” Zhuang Yan asked from the side.

”It’s not yet confirmed, but we are investigating. There should be news soon!” Cold sweat broke out on the City Lord’s face.

Star Tower City suffered an attack without any warning, so he certainly needed to investigate to find out who was attacking.

”Useless! What’s the point of you?” Weng Zili’s body emanated a powerful pressure.

The City Lord retreated repeatedly, his face pale.

However, at this time, his Communication Crystal Stone received a message. He took it out and his face showed a strange expression.

”Master Pavilion, it has been confirmed that the person attacking the city is Jing Yan, the Holy Master of the All Paths Sacred Land,” the City Lord quickly reported.

”Jing Yan?”

”He’s attacking Star Tower City?”

”Boom!” Another thunderous roar resounded, the energy fluctuations becoming even more intense. The entire city seemed to tremble under the energy impact.

”Master Pavilion, it is confirmed that it is Jing Yan attacking Star Tower City,” the City Lord said.

”How many people came? This isn’t right! If a large number of members from the All Paths Sacred Land left to come to Star Tower City, how could we not have received any information?” Weng Zili’s expression turned serious.

Earlier, when he and Zhuang Yan were drinking, he seemed not to take Jing Yan seriously, referring to him as a mere youth. However, this youth was indeed capable of killing the Heaven Pavilion Master Tu Cheng.

Upon hearing that Jing Yan was attacking Star Tower City, they couldn’t help but feel a bit nervous.

”So far, only one person has been discovered. If I’m not mistaken, Jing Yan should’ve come by himself,” the City Lord stated after a pause.

Indeed, if a large force from the All Paths Sacred Land had arrived at Star Tower City, how could there not have been any signs? The intelligence personnel of the Wanbao Divine Palace were not fools; how could they fail to detect such a significant move from the All Paths Sacred Land?

So there was only one possibility, that Jing Yan had come alone, hence there was no prior information.

”One person?”

”Hahaha...”

”It seems this little brat came looking for death!” Weng Zili burst into laughter upon hearing the City Lord say Jing Yan was attacking Star Tower City alone.

However, Zhuang Yan’s expression grew solemn as he said: ”Master Pavilion, I’ve heard that Jing Yan is said to be very strong. Even if the two of us together might not be able to kill him!”

Zhuang Yan was somewhat intimidated by Jing Yan. Though he had never fought Jing Yan, he had been present at the All Paths Assembly when Jing Yan killed Kun Long. He witnessed with his own eyes how the Divine Sovereign powerhouse Kun Long was killed by Jing Yan in a short time.

”Sect Master Zhuang, don’t worry! I know that Jing Yan is very powerful, so we definitely won’t engage in direct combat with him. We just need to utilize the city’s Guardian Array to stall him. Once Lord Tu Yang arrives, wouldn’t this kid meet certain death? With the Guardian Array, could that kid possibly break through it and attack us?” Weng Zili sneered.

Hearing Weng Zili’s statement, Zhuang Yan also let out a sigh of relief. He was really worried that Weng Zili, in a moment of rashness, would charge out of the city’s Guardian Array and engage Jing Yan in direct combat. If Weng Zili asked him to go out and fight Jing Yan, he truly wouldn’t know how to respond. Deep down, he absolutely did not want to face Jing Yan in direct combat.

”Sect Master Zhuang, let’s go! Let’s meet that little brat. I’ve already informed Lord Tu Yang, and once we can hold out for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Lord Tu Yang will arrive. By then, this little bastard will undeniably meet his end!” Weng Zili excitedly waved his arm.