Tempest In All Directions

Tempest In All Directions

Bai Qing's overwhelming devilish power surged toward the heavens, directed at Chen Fan. Even if she couldn't match his strength, she was willing to sacrifice herself to inflict a severe injury.

"You overestimate your strength," Chen Fan declared, his face icy. His blazing sun Astral Nova unleashed scorching waves of heat, concentrating beams of sunlight into a direct assault on Bai Qing.

Ouyang Kuangsheng and the others couldn't stand by as mere spectators. They soared into the air, with even the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan lending their strength.

Meanwhile, experts from the Chen Clan rushed in from another direction, igniting a fierce battle. Terrifying auras clashed, and the very fabric of space trembled under the impact of the dueling Astral Novas.

However, the current battle strength of the Chen Clan's experts had surpassed what they had exhibited during the battle in the ancient kingdom. Determined to reclaim the medallion at any cost, they had mobilized even more formidable individuals. Coupled with the Mystic Moon Sect's base in Ginkou being annihilated, the scales were heavily tipped in favor of the Great Solar Chen Clan.

This was, after all, the territory of the Chen Clan in Ginkou. Even without their Ascendants' presence, they enjoyed a significant advantage. Moreover, experts from the Wang Clan, Hua Clan, and Nine Mystical Palace were aiding the Chen Clan.

Spectators in the crowd couldn't help but comment on Ouyang Kuangsheng's actions. "Ouyang Kuangsheng is truly a man who values his relationships. His connection with Bai Qing doesn't seem particularly deep. His actions are likely driven by her being Qin Wentian's little sister. However, he has now implicated the entire Ouyang Aristocrat Clan with his decision." Observers noted that the Chen Clan was fully committed to retrieving the Sacred Royal Medallion, making it unwise for the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan to oppose them at this moment.

Chen Fan's formidable presence bore down on Bai Qing, Ouyang Kuangsheng, and their allies. Bai Qing was quickly injured, her cultivation level far inferior to his. Chen Fan had been ranked second on the Heavenly Fate Rankings nine years ago, and his current cultivation at the fifth level of Heavenly Dipper, coupled with his combat strength rivaling that of Hua Taixu at the fourth level, made Bai Qing and her companions no match.

Amidst the chaos of battle, a piece of paper suddenly sailed through the air, carrying a tattered piece of clothing fluttering in its wake. It headed toward the Chen Clan's contingent.

Chen Fan's eyes flared with an intense light as he unleashed a palm strike, creating a ring of scorching heat from his blazing sun Astral Nova. Simultaneously, the other Chen Clan experts paused their battles and joined the pursuit of the paper and cloth.

Chen Fan extended his hand, catching the paper and attached clothing. "Chen Wang's attire," he muttered, his expression sharp as he gazed into the distance. It was clear that this piece of clothing had been sent by the one who killed Chen Wang.

Other Chen Clan members moved to seal the area, but they couldn't sense anything unusual. The paper and clothing appeared as if out of thin air.

"Chen Fan, what information does it contain?" a Chen Clan expert inquired.

"In the battle for Heavenly Fate, the Sacred Royal Medallion will reveal itself in a place teeming with countless experts," Chen Fan read aloud, suggesting that the Mystic Moon Sect was not responsible for Chen Wang's death.

Surprisingly, the Chen Clan hadn't believed themselves to be the culprits all along. Their sole objective was to uncover clues, regardless of the cost.

"It appears that our actions have been justified," Chen Fan declared. His words left the members of the Chen Clan pondering as they glanced at him, puzzled.

"Justified? We've already irreversibly antagonized the Mystic Moon Sect, even if they weren't responsible for this. Why would you say that?" They questioned Chen Fan. After a moment of reflection, a glimmer of understanding dawned in their eyes as they turned to Bai Qing.

These seasoned experts possessed vast experiences, combat prowess, and natural intelligence. They deduced that the mysterious actions of the true culprit were driven by fear, fearing repercussions against Bai Qing.

The enemy was apprehensive that the Chen Clan might take drastic measures against her. Thus, the culprit sent out the piece of paper and Chen Wang's clothing to absolve Bai Qing and claim that the Sacred Royal Medallion was in his possession.

"Who would've thought that you'd be so crucial? To save you, the person who killed Chen Wang risked everything to appear here. Therefore, we can't possibly let you go now," Chen Fan declared, his words causing bewilderment on Ouyang Kuangsheng and the others' faces. The killer of Chen Wang revealed himself for Bai Qing?

But who was this person, and how did they manage to kill Chen Wang and steal the Sacred Royal Medallion?

Ouyang Kuangsheng had some knowledge about the Sacred Royal Medallions. Possessing one would drive anyone to flee Ginkou immediately. The fact that the culprit appeared because of Bai Qing indicated an extraordinary connection between them.

"So, the massacre carried out by the Chen Clan, annihilating the Mystic Moon Sect, was baseless. Chen Wang's death and the medallion's disappearance had nothing to do with the Mystic Moon Sect or Bai Qing," Fan Le asserted, his tone chilly. Chen Fan merely snorted in response.

"What difference does it make if you're right?" he retorted. "Now that everything is clear, the rest of you are free to go, but Bai Qing must stay. If any of you want to test my patience further, my Chen Clan will show no mercy."

Ouyang Kuangsheng remained in place, his expression frosty. From a distance, another piece of paper drifted over. Chen Fan immediately sprang into action, his perception enveloping the area. He was prepared to capture the culprit at a moment's notice.

Yet, Chen Fan soon returned, a solemn expression on his face. "It appears our deductions were accurate. The individual who killed Chen Wang is exceedingly powerful."

Could the culprit truly erase all traces of their presence despite leaving another piece of paper in plain sight? It was a mystery that puzzled the experts from the Chen Clan.

They read the content of the paper and then handed it to Chen Fan. "If a single strand of hair is missing from Bai Qing's head, the Sacred Royal Medallion will never reappear again."

Chen Fan's hand trembled with anger, crumpling the paper and burning it to ashes. He glared at Bai Qing with ice-cold eyes and declared, "I will wait for the day of the Heavenly Fate Rankings. If you don't show up by then, I promise to subject her to humiliation and torture before granting her the sweet release of death."

His voice reverberated in all directions, intended for the ears of the hidden culprit. To Chen Fan, Bai Qing was not a priority. All he wanted was the Sacred Royal Medallion.

The Chen Clan received only three medallions every hundred years, and this time, they couldn't afford to lose even one. Each medallion was invaluable.

Upon hearing Chen Fan's words, members of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan transmitted their voices to Ouyang Kuangsheng. "The Chen Clan doesn't want to escalate the situation further. We don't have the upper hand now. We must endure for the time being and act when more of our Clan's experts arrive. If the culprit stated that he would appear during the ranking battle, Bai Qing should be safe until then."

The Chen Clan had already made an enemy of the Mystic Moon Sect, and they wanted to avoid making an enemy of the Ouyang Clan as well. If they retrieved the Sacred Royal Medallion, there would be no need for bloodshed. They hoped the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan would think it through.

Ouyang Kuangsheng looked at Bai Qing and sighed silently. "We would be like using an egg to smash a rock if we fought today. Death would be our only outcome. Since the culprit sent that note, Chen Fan will likely not harm her against the instructions. We have to accept this for now."

"Bai Qing, stay strong. The other Mystic Moon Sect experts will be here soon. Endure this, seek revenge for your master," Ouyang Kuangsheng's voice was filled with concern as he transmitted his message to Bai Qing.

If she died now, who would avenge her master?

Bai Qing suppressed her fury and examined the faces of those from the Chen Clan and their allies, committing them to her memory.

"Consider yourself fortunate," Xiao Han remarked coldly as he looked at Bai Qing.

The fierce battle had subsided due to the two pieces of paper. Various factions began to disperse, leaving the area. Bai Qing was taken away by the Chen Clan, and onlookers wondered about the identity of the mysterious culprit. Who had the power to kill Chen Wang and steal the Sacred Royal Medallion? And why did they reveal themselves for Bai Qing?

The questions remained unanswered. Soon, experts from the Mystic Moon Sect in the Spirit Continent, the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan in the Azure Continent, and the Jiang Clan in the Wind Continent converged in Ginkou.

The date of the Heavenly Fate Ranking battle was approaching, and many transcendent powers had sent a significant number of their members to Ginkou.

This ranking battle was expected to surpass the one three years ago in terms of excitement. The eyes of Grand Xia were fixed on Ginkou, as it was possible that the various transcendent powers might engage in an all-out war.

But what no one knew was that in a distant demon city, within the Celestial Lake Palace, numerous experts were making their way to the Qing Continent. Led by Fairy Qingmei, they were on the move.

Countless demonic beasts gathered and moved in coordinated waves, galloping toward a specific direction, guided by powerful demonic beasts.

Amidst the tempest in Ginkou, few paid attention to the large-scale movements of the demonic beasts, and no one understood the significance of these events for the future of Grand Xia.

The fate of Grand Xia was shifting, but it remained a secret for now.

The Nine Mystical Palace was a transcendent power based in the Qing Continent. Although not as prominent as the other transcendent powers in Grand Xia, it held its own in the Qing Continent. In recent years, it had been locked in a fierce conflict with the Greencloud Pavilion.

The Misty Peak and the Setting Sun Mountains, the other two transcendent powers in the Qing Continent, remained neutral in this struggle. They watched, hoping that both the Nine Mystical Palace and Greencloud Pavilion would weaken each other. Perhaps, in the end, there would be only two transcendent powers left in the Qing Continent.

Today, however, the Nine Mystical Palace received excellent news from the Ginkou Continent, half a world away.

The relationship between the Great Solar Chen Clan and the Nine Mystical Palace's members in Ginkou had grown increasingly friendly. An alliance with the Chen Clan was on the horizon. With the Chen Clan's reinforcements, the Greencloud Pavilion would surely be defeated. The Nine Mystical Palace was poised to emerge victorious.

But beyond these events, hidden away from the eyes of Grand Xia, the shifting fates of the realm had already begun, and no one knew what lay ahead.