As a master of flying swords, Yun Hantian, the sect leader of the Tianshan Sword Sect, was well aware of who in the country was skilled in using flying swords.
Upon careful consideration of these individuals, many were on good terms with him and unlikely to kill his son. Therefore, there was only one possibility: the Long family!
Regardless of whether Yun Zhan was framed or not, his infidelity was a confirmed fact!
With a marriage engagement already in place, Yun Zhan’s infidelity was a blatant trampling of the Long family’s honor, something the Long family would certainly not tolerate.
In fact, the Long family might even become a laughingstock in the martial world for this matter.
The Tianshan Sword Sect was a sect with a legacy of nearly a thousand years. Yun Hantian knew very well that matters of honor could even be grounds for the annihilation of a sect!
What angered him was that he had planned to humble himself and personally apologize, yet the Long family, without even giving him a chance to apologize, had killed his son!
"It must have been those people from the Long family. I never imagined that after I taught them flying sword techniques, they would use those same techniques to kill Xiao Zhan.
Long family, Yun Hantian will not rest until I am done with you! Yun Hantian and you are irreconcilable enemies!
I will make everyone in the Long family accompany my son in death!"
As he spoke, Yun Hantian's eyes turned bloodshot, the whites of his eyes turning red. A terrifying killing intent emanated from him. This man had descended into madness!
This transformation caused Yun Hanshan and Tang Juncheng beside him to shiver.
"Juncheng, please contact the people from the Heavenly Demon Sect. Tell them that I wish to establish a comprehensive cooperation with the Heavenly Demon Sect!
However, I require their support! Money, cultivation resources, martial arts techniques, and even their military might!
I intend to make an example of the Long family!"
"Understood, I will contact the Heavenly Demon Sect immediately!"
"Hanshan!"
"Sect Leader, what are your orders!"
"Gather all intelligence on the Long family immediately!
Furthermore, recall all disciples, intensify their training, and prepare for war!
Our Tianshan Sword Sect has endured in obscurity for thousands of years. Now is the time to draw our swords and let them know the might of the Tianshan Sword Sect!"
"Yes, Sect Leader!"
"Oh, and send someone to thoroughly investigate the death of Yun Zhonglu. I now suspect that incident was no accident!
Perhaps the Long family has long intended to make a move against our Tianshan Sword Sect!"
"Yes, Sect Leader!"
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A colossal albatross soared through the sky. Three days later, this great bird landed in a deep mountain in the southwest.
This area was located in the hinterland of southwestern China, with no human settlements within dozens of kilometers, belonging to the central part of a primeval forest.
However, nestled amongst the mountains was a valley known as Canglong Valley, the place where the Long family originated.
The vast number of venerated elders and old monsters within the Long family resided here.
Even though the spiritual energy of heaven and earth had been declining over the years, the concentration of spiritual energy in this primeval forest and Canglong Valley was still three to four times that of the outside world.
This was primarily because the ancestors of the Long family had stumbled upon this treasure trove of spiritual energy. Beneath the ground, there was a large deposit of magnetite. These magnetite deposits, by a stroke of genius, had formed a natural spirit-gathering array.
Moreover, this place was remote and inaccessible, with treacherous terrain that made it difficult to attack and easy to defend. Thus, it was chosen by the Long family as their headquarters!
As he approached Canglong Valley, Ling Tian descended to the ground. He put away the albatross and released his Sea Eagle, as a giant albatross appearing in inland areas was too conspicuous.
The Sea Eagle soared into the sky and slowly approached Canglong Valley, circling above it.
Suddenly, the eagle's eyes brightened. From the sky, the great bird spotted three figures in a wooded area dozens of kilometers away from Canglong Valley!
Ling Tian was overjoyed to see these three figures. He immediately controlled the eagle to descend. When he was about ten meters above the ground, Ling Tian had a thought and appeared on the ground.
Among these three figures, one was dressed as a monk, and the other two were dressed as Taoist priests. Ling Tian's sudden appearance and the sound of his footsteps quickly drew the attention of the three, who tensed and became vigilant.
Ling Tian strode forward, bowed, and knelt on the ground.
"Ling Tian pays his respects to the three masters!"
It turned out that these three were none other than Ling Tian's senior master, the immortal master Daoyuan, his second master, the monk Jienu, and his third master, Gong Heming!
Upon learning that Ling Tian had been ambushed, Ling Tian's three masters were enraged, and the three elder brothers decided to descend the mountain to avenge Ling Tian.
They obtained intelligence directly from Yan Yu Pavilion and then traveled through mountains and rivers for many days, arriving at Canglong Valley, the headquarters of the Long family. The three of them intended to settle the score with the Long family!
The Long family probably never expected anyone to venture so far to cause trouble in their ancestral land!
Coincidentally, Ling Tian's Sea Eagle spotted his three masters in the sky. Seeing that Ling Tian was unharmed, the three breathed a sigh of relief.
"Ling Tian, it's truly wonderful that you are unharmed. If anything had happened to you, I would have made the entire Long family pay," said the second master, Monk Jienu, happily, showing no of the composure expected of a monk.
Ling Tian was also happy to see his masters: "I apologize for causing you masters to worry. It is truly my fault.
However, this time was extremely dangerous. If I hadn't had some means of self-preservation, I might never have seen you again!"
Ling Tian's three masters did not ask how he escaped. In their eyes, Ling Tian was already an adult, and he should have his own secrets. As long as Ling Tian was alive, they were content!
"Masters, why are you here?" Ling Tian asked, though he had some suspicions, he was still very curious.
Monk Jienu sneered, "Although we of Longpan Mountain have been in seclusion for a long time, we are not to be bullied by anyone!
Anyone who dares to harm you, Ling Tian, is declaring war on our entire Longpan Mountain!
We of Longpan Mountain do not seek trouble, but we do not fear it. Since someone dared to lay hands on you, they must pay the price! A tenfold price!"
Immortal Master Daoyuan also said, "This time, your fifth master remains at home to guard. Several of us have come out. Your fourth master has gone to cause trouble for the Tianshan Sword Sect, while we are here to seek justice from the Long family!"
"Thank you, masters. Now that I, your disciple, have returned, please leave this matter to me. You three can observe the enemy and plan their formation."
The three masters exchanged glances and nodded.
"Very well, then we three old men will take a break. Ling Tian, what are your plans?"