Wudao and Feng Tutu shivered upon hearing Ye Kunlun's words and seeing the ball of lightning, shifting from purple to black, in his hand.
"Forget it!"
Ye Kunlun pouted. If Rou Shan were truly destroyed, the one observing from a prime vantage point would likely lose his composure.
Ye Kunlun spoke with a hint of resignation.
He had merely used Jing Lei Sect as a point of leverage, signaling to the unseen hand behind everything that if they had the guts, they should confront him directly. He was brazenly causing trouble in the capital!
As for blowing up Rou Shan, it had little to do with his revenge or exposing the shadowy figures behind the scenes.
If, in the future, Jing Lei Sect was found to be connected to that hidden force, it would be opportune to blast them with a lightning strike then.
With that, Ye Kunlun waved his hand, and the palm lightning surged towards the heavens. Amidst flashes of lightning and rolling thunder, a torrential downpour began.
Wudao and Feng Tutu breathed a sigh of relief.
They had genuinely feared Ye Kunlun's impulsive actions might level Rou Shan, a feat that even Wujian Yu could not withstand!
From the moment Huang Jiuxian stepped onto Jing Lei Sect's grounds, countless pairs of eyes in the vast capital were fixed upon the location.
This continued until Mo Rufeng was defeated by Huang Jiuxian twice.
The news spread like wildfire, reaching all the major sects and aristocratic families in the capital.
Those who received the intelligence were all utterly astonished!
The Sect Master of Jing Lei Sect, the foremost sect in the capital, Mo Rufeng, was known in the martial arts world as one of the top ten Grandmasters.
However, insiders knew he had long since entered the ranks of cultivators.
Cultivators, those powerful beings capable of summoning wind and rain, were actually defeated without the ability to retaliate!
Qin Tian Lou, one of the most enigmatic entities in the capital.
On the nineteenth floor, above the dome, a massive Yin-Yang Bagua symbol, seemingly imbued with the principles of heaven and earth.
Beneath the dome, a middle-aged man stood with his hands behind his back.
His eyes, as dark as ink, shifted, revealing faint traces of Yin-Yang Bagua flowing within them, an extremely profound sight.
He gazed towards Rou Shan and Jing Lei Sect, as if he had witnessed the entire battle between Huang Jiuxian and Mo Rufeng.
After a long silence, the middle-aged man spoke lightly, "The disciple of that old ghost has finally arrived in the capital."
Behind the middle-aged man stood a man and a woman, both appearing to be in their early twenties, around Ye Kunlun's age.
The man, upon hearing this, couldn't help but ask, "楼主, which senior does that old ghost you speak of refer to?"
The middle-aged man was the current楼主 of Qin Tian Lou—Gu Changsheng!
Few people in the grand capital had ever seen Gu Changsheng, and naturally, there were many who wished for an audience with him.
Thus, Gu Changsheng was also known as the most mysterious楼主!
"The first warden of Wujian Yu."
Gu Changsheng replied calmly.
The man and woman displayed expressions of surprise upon hearing this.
Given their status, they were naturally aware of Wujian Yu's existence and the formidable warden behind it.
Moreover, that warden's mystique was no less than that of Gu Changsheng, the楼主 of their Qin Tian Lou.
Rumors even circulated over a decade ago that Gu Changsheng had once sought guidance from the mysterious warden behind Wujian Yu.
As for the truth of the matter, or the outcome of that sought guidance, it was likely known only to Gu Changsheng and the enigmatic warden.
"楼主, you mean Ye Kunlun is that senior's disciple?"
The man suppressed his surprise, a sharper glint appearing in his eyes.
They were all proud, youthful prodigies, naturally possessing a sense of arrogance that sparked the urge to compete!
Gu Changsheng nodded, then turned his gaze towards the woman before him.
The woman's appearance was ethereal, her long hair cascading to her waist. Unadorned, she was already the epitome of beauty, as if she had stepped out of an ink wash painting.
Meeting Gu Changsheng's gaze, she parted her delicate lips, "Master, I wish to break off my engagement with him."
Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng's expression remained serene as he asked, "Yun Shao, do you know why I made this betrothal with that old ghost back then?"
Nangong Yun Shao took out a transparent jade pendant from her embrace. Within the pendant, a silver starlight flowed, appearing extremely mystical.
"Return this to him."
Nangong Yun Shao's expression remained unchanged, as if breaking off the engagement with Ye Kunlun was not a matter of great importance to her.
"Master, Senior Sister is a once-in-a-millennium genius in our Qin Tian Lou. That Ye Kunlun is likely not worthy of her at all."
The man, named Huang Zhen, was also a disciple of Gu Changsheng.
He had cultivated alongside Nangong Yun Shao in Qin Tian Lou since childhood and had long regarded Nangong Yun Shao as his future wife.
At this moment, a subtle shadow flickered in his eyes, and his tone grew colder when mentioning Ye Kunlun.
"Before Ye Kunlun arrives, the initiative is in our hands. Once he comes knocking, the entire capital will know that Senior Sister was once betrothed to him."
Huang Zhen absolutely refused to let Ye Kunlun taint Nangong Yun Shao.
Gu Changsheng ignored Huang Zhen's words and looked at the jade pendant in Nangong Yun Shao's hand, saying, "Your innate seven spirit apertures are incomplete. Only by wearing this Star Soul Jade pendant can..."
"Master, Yun Shao understands."
Nangong Yun Shao interrupted Gu Changsheng somewhat impolitely, "Through years of cultivation, Yun Shao believes in herself. Even with incomplete seven spirit apertures, there won't be great danger."
"Furthermore, Yun Shao will one day be able to complete her seven spirit apertures!"
Huang Zhen, however, interjected, "Master, what kind of treasures can our Qin Tian Lou not produce? Since Senior Sister requires Star Soul Jade, we can simply exchange something else with Ye Kunlun."
Gu Changsheng glanced towards the direction of Jing Lei Sect. He faintly sensed something, as if a powerful force was interfering with Mo Rufeng.
He attempted to discern it.
However, he found a mysterious force blocking him, preventing him from seeing clearly, no matter how hard he tried.
Gu Changsheng withdrew his thoughts and, with his back to Nangong Yun Shao, slowly said, "Yun Shao, the old ghost's origins are shrouded in mystery. Breaking off his disciple's engagement could very well bring disaster to the Nangong family. Have you thought it through?"
Nangong Yun Shao replied, "Nangong Yun Shao's affairs are her own to bear. What does it have to do with the Nangong family?"
"You decide this matter yourself. I will not make the decision for you," Gu Changsheng added.
Nangong Yun Shao collected the Star Soul Jade and bowed deeply to Gu Changsheng, "Thank you, Master, for your fulfillment."
A hint of joy appeared in Huang Zhen's eyes. He eagerly looked at Nangong Yun Shao and said, "Senior Sister, your Senior Brother will accompany you to break off this engagement."
Nangong Yun Shao shook her head and directly refused, "There is no need for Senior Brother to trouble himself with this matter!"
Huang Zhen frowned slightly, "Senior Sister..."
"Senior Brother, Yun Shao's mind is solely focused on cultivation. I am afraid I will disappoint Senior Brother when it comes to matters of love and romance."
Nangong Yun Shao's words effectively extinguished Huang Zhen's hopes.
Huang Zhen gave a wry smile and said no more.
Having cultivated together day in and day out for so many years, how could he not know his Senior Sister's nature?
Any further words would only incur Nangong Yun Shao's displeasure!
"Senior Sister, if there is anything you need Senior Brother's help with, do not hesitate to ask," Huang Zhen changed the subject.
Nangong Yun Shao nodded slightly.
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Rou Shan.
"Let's go, it's time for us to go back and celebrate this old fellow!"
Ye Kunlun chuckled and stepped into the air, heading down the mountain.