Qin Xiangtian, as the leader of the Qingtian Alliance, has not had a peaceful life these past two years. 520 official website
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Earlier, the fierce battle with the Zhan Yao Alliance left both sides heavily wounded. Now, just as he was preparing to launch another offensive against the Zhan Yao Alliance, his two sons—one his legitimate son, the other his illegitimate son—were killed one after another in the Qingling Mountains.
What is most infuriating is that the murderer of the two, to this day, has not been caught.
The military advisor of the Qingtian Alliance is a scholar named Li, whom the warriors of the Qingtian Alliance call "Advisor Li," while Qin Xiangtian calls him "Scholar Li."
Scholar Li, with a serious expression, walked up to Qin Xiangtian and said, "Leader, I have examined the wounds on Young Leader Qin Xiang and Hall Master Zhang. They are identical. If I am not mistaken, this should be the work of one person!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Xiangtian's veins bulged with anger, and his fists clenched tightly, making a "cracking" sound: "Very well, very well, what kind of scoundrel has the audacity to kill my illegitimate son and now my legitimate son? If I do not avenge this, I, Qin Xiangtian, will not live as a man!"
"Scholar Li, I give you one month to find this villain for me!"
Scholar Li smiled and said, "As you command, Leader. In fact, I already have a lead."
Qin Xiangtian asked, "What lead? Tell me about it."
Scholar Li smiled confidently and said, "In addition to the wounds on Young Leader Qin Xiang, I also found two types of wounds on other Qingtian Alliance warriors. One is a sword wound, almost identical to Young Leader's, indicating they died from the same sword technique."
Qin Xiangtian asked, "What about the other type of wound? Not a sword wound?"
Scholar Li replied, "Indeed, not a sword wound, but a spear wound. It was inflicted by a spear technique no less than a Yellow Rank Ninth Level. The power of the spear wound is formidable, it should be the 'Fentian Liuye Spear'!"
Boom!
Upon hearing "Fentian Liuye Spear," Qin Xiangtian's eyes widened, and his aura swept out, breaking all the trees within ten meters: "Fentian Liuye Spear! It must be that barbaric woman from the Zhan Yao Alliance!"
"That's right, it should be Tie Haitang!" Scholar Li responded. "So, the person who killed Young Leader Qin Xiang and Hall Master Zhang should be within the Zhan Yao Alliance!"
Qin Xiangtian roared, "Very well, Zhan Yao Alliance, I will not rest until I have avenged this!"
"Scholar Li, find this person for me!" Qin Xiangtian roared again. "I will flay him and tear out his tendons!"
Scholar Li smiled and said, "I will contact our informant within the Zhan Yao Alliance right away. He should have just returned to the Zhan Yao Alliance, and this is just the right time to use him."
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"Stop!"
A deep, middle-aged man's voice echoed from the cave dwelling.
The leader of the Zhan Yao Alliance, Tie Feng, and Tie Haitang, both emerged from the cave dwelling.
Lin Bai and Qi Sheng looked at each other with hostility.
"What are you doing!" Tie Feng roared.
Qi Sheng said, "Leader, this person is a spy sent by the Qingtian Alliance. I am just about to eliminate the threat within the alliance!"
"Ridiculous, just because you say I am a spy, I am a spy? Do you have any evidence?" Lin Bai retorted coldly.
Qi Sheng sneered, "I don't need evidence. Your face is clearly that of a traitor."
"Ha ha ha ha, you really make me laugh. I haven't even said you look like a traitor, and you accuse me. Look at your inverted eyebrows, a sign of rebellion. Who looks like a traitor, it's obvious to anyone with eyes."
Lin Bai retorted fiercely.
"Sharp-tongued, I'll knock out all your teeth and see if you still dare to be so arrogant!" With that, Qi Sheng was about to attack Lin Bai again.
"Fear me not!" Lin Bai also did not back down, ready to engage in a sword battle.
A bloody battle was about to break out!
"Qi Sheng, stop it, this is my friend." Tie Haitang stood between the two, speaking seriously.
Seeing Tie Haitang, a hint of tenderness and care appeared in Qi Sheng's angry eyes, and he said, "Haitang, move aside. If I start fighting, I might hurt you. I must kill this person today!"
"Miss Tie, move aside. I, Lin Bai, have never suffered such a great humiliation. If I don't kill this person today, I will not be worthy of the sword in my hand!" Lin Bai also said with a determined tone.
Tie Feng roared with anger, "Stop it, no more fighting!"
Boom—
Tie Feng's voice was powerful, carrying a majestic authority that instantly suppressed the anger of both Lin Bai and Qi Sheng.
"True Martial Realm!"
Tie Feng's voice made Lin Bai feel the power he exuded, clearly that of a True Martial Realm expert.
Qi Sheng was also startled and dared not continue the fight.
Tie Feng said, "This is Lin Bai, a friend who has come to join our Zhan Yao Alliance. He is not a spy from the Qingtian Alliance, and I am clear about this. Qi Sheng, do not maliciously slander him, or you will face severe punishment according to the rules of the alliance!"
Under the power of Tie Feng's True Martial Realm, Qi Sheng could only submit: "Yes, I understand."
Tie Feng said, "Lin Bai, I apologize on behalf of Qi Sheng. He was rash."
Lin Bai put away his Zhanling Sword: "Since the leader has spoken, I, Lin Bai, am not one to hold a grudge. Let's put this matter behind us."
"Ha ha, indeed, you have the demeanor of a great hero. It seems that what Haitang said is true; you are indeed a promising talent." Tie Feng had expected Lin Bai to continue the conflict, but was surprised by his straightforward resolution of the issue.
Such magnanimity, such courage, and such broad-mindedness far exceeded Qi Sheng's.
Tie Feng said, "I heard from Haitang that you want to join the Zhan Yao Alliance. Since that is the case, I will give you the status of a core warrior."
"Once you become a core warrior, you can go to the martial arts library within the Zhan Yao Alliance to choose a martial technique and borrow the Qingling Map."
Lin Bai, upon hearing this, did not care much about the martial techniques, but the Qingling Map was his only purpose for joining the Zhan Yao Alliance.
As long as he saw the map, Lin Bai could determine the locations of all the beasts in the Qingling Mountains. Then, he could select powerful beasts to kill, using their vital energies to break through to the Ninth Level of Martial Dao within a month, which was not impossible.
Hearing Tie Feng's words, Lin Bai said with joy, "Thank you, Leader!"
"Wait, I object!"
At this moment, a voice of protest came from the side.
Everyone turned to see Qi Sheng, his face filled with indignation, saying, "Leader, I have been in the Zhan Yao Alliance for three years, and I am still not a core warrior. Why should this newcomer, who just joined, be given the status of a core warrior?"
"Moreover, his background has not been thoroughly investigated. He might really be a spy sent by the Qingtian Alliance!"
Tie Feng said, "You need not worry about that. I am clear that Lin Bai is not a spy from the Qingtian Alliance."
Tie Haitang had already told Tie Feng about Lin Zhongsheng. If Lin Bai were really a spy from the Qingtian Alliance, the cost of sacrificing a young leader to gain Tie Haitang's trust would be too high.
Therefore, Tie Feng concluded that Lin Bai could not be a warrior from the Qingtian Alliance.
Qi Sheng angrily said, "Fine, even if he is not a warrior from the Qingtian Alliance, what qualifications does he have to become a core warrior?"
"In terms of strength, I am far superior to him; in terms of time in the Zhan Yao Alliance, I have been here for three years, while he is just a newcomer; in terms of contributions to the Zhan Yao Alliance, I have killed over a hundred Fifth Level Martial Dao beasts, and three months ago, during the battle between the Zhan Yao Alliance and the Qingtian Alliance, I contributed significantly!"
"Considering all these factors, I should be a core warrior. Why should this newcomer be ahead of me?"
"This is unfair!"
Qi Sheng said.
"Ha ha, you say I am a newcomer, and I admit it, but you claim your strength is superior to mine, which I cannot agree with." Lin Bai shook his head and said.
Qi Sheng, enraged, said, "Young whelp, speaking arrogantly. If that's the case, dare you challenge me? If I lose, you can join the core warriors, and I will not interfere. But if you lose, you must leave the Zhan Yao Alliance immediately!"
"Agreed." Lin Bai and Qi Sheng were at loggerheads.