Listening to Xuanyuan Jie’s words, Xie Liheng wore a bitter smile.
“Brother Xuanyuan, it’s not that simple. The Tianshan Sword Sect is currently denying any connection with wicked paths, so we can’t just make a move!
Moreover, their actions are only targeting the Long family and haven’t affected other sects yet, so it’s difficult for us to intervene!
What’s even more critical is that both the Tianshan Sword Sect and the Long family are accusing the other side of making the first move. It’s all so confusing…
If we knew who struck first, it would be easier…”
Just then, Daoist Zhuge Tianji spoke with a smile.
“Gentlemen, have you considered the possibility that neither of these families struck first?”
Xie Liheng and Xuanyuan Jie were stunned into silence.
“Daoist, if it wasn’t them, then who was it?” Xie Liheng asked.
Xuanyuan Jie’s eyes widened as well. “Daoist, are you suggesting it was Ling Tian?
How could that be? He died in a plane crash. Although his DNA wasn’t found at the scene, experts said that in such a situation, his chances of survival were almost one in ten thousand!”
Daoist Zhuge shook his head. “You’re falling into a misconception. Must the one who struck first be Ling Tian?
Think about it, if your own disciples were killed, would you let it go?”
“No, we’d have to get revenge!” Xuanyuan Jie replied.
“Exactly. The logic is simple. Ling Tian also had a sect, and he had masters!
Think about it, could the master who could teach a disciple like Ling Tian be an ordinary person? Would they tolerate their disciple being killed?”
Listening to Daoist Zhuge’s analysis, Xie Liheng and Xuanyuan Jie fell silent. They realized they were approaching a terrifying truth.
“Are you saying Ling Tian’s sect is fanning the flames, making the two families fight deliberately?”
Zhuge Tianji nodded. “Precisely. I’ve sorted out these events. The conflict between the two families began with that video of Yun Zhan’s infidelity.
It’s clear that this video wasn’t filmed by Yun Zhan himself, nor would the Long family be so bored, as it was too embarrassing.
After this incident, the Tianshan Sword Sect should have sought peace and reconciliation with the Long family. Instead, Long Lingxin was disfigured and then committed suicide!
Before the Long family could demand an explanation, Yun Zhan was killed. Think about it, even if the Long family wanted revenge, their actions were too swift…
These events happened in succession, making it difficult for the two families not to fight!”
Xie Liheng clicked his teeth, feeling that the situation was becoming increasingly troublesome.
“Then what should we do? This is just your suspicion and conjecture, with no evidence!”
“Some things don’t need evidence! Especially in the martial world,” Daoist Zhuge Tianji said.
“Then what do you suggest we do? Should we tell the Tianshan Sword Sect and the Long family about this?” Xie Liheng asked.
Upon hearing this, Daoist Zhuge immediately shook his head like a bobblehead.
“If you want to die, don’t drag me with you!
This matter is merely our speculation. Once we leave this room, you cannot tell anyone. If this information gets out, and Ling Tian’s masters are involved, the entire martial world will fall into chaos!
I am not exaggerating! Ling Tian’s eldest master, Dao Yuan Immortal Master, has a very high seniority in the Daoist sect, and he has the support of the entire Daoist sect.
Ling Tian’s second master has the support of the entire Shaolin Temple.
Especially his third master, who is from the lineage of the Medical Saint, a top physician with terrifying connections and power!
If such people were to intervene in the martial world disputes, do you think our China would remain peaceful!”
“Mmm… Alright, I understand. I’ll keep this to myself and tell no one!” Thinking of the scene Daoist Zhuge had just described, Xie Liheng broke out in a cold sweat.
…
In the past few days, Situ Lei Sheng had been traveling between the Situ family and the capital, mainly dealing with the disgraceful incident caused by Situ Liu Guang, which had brought shame upon the Situ family.
However, Situ Lei Sheng was quite happy, as this was a significant disadvantage for Situ Liu Bang, putting him at a disadvantage in their competition.
One day, Situ Lei Sheng left the headquarters of the Zhengdao Alliance and returned to his manor. After dinner, he took his sword and went to the back mountain of the manor to practice.
Situ Lei Sheng knew very well that ultimately, whether he could ascend to the position of family head depended on his personal strength; everything else was superficial!
Especially recently, Situ Liu Guang had begun cultivating the Black Flame Art, which was rapidly narrowing the gap in their strength.
He arrived at a clearing in the woods on the back mountain. The ground here was very flat, and it was sparsely populated, with hardly anyone coming here. Practicing swordplay here was refreshing and undisturbed.
He drew his long sword and, as always, practiced the Chasing Wind Death Sword.
Suddenly, Situ Lei Sheng felt as if someone was watching him. He abruptly turned, pushed off the ground with his feet, and darted towards a large tree. Then, Situ Lei Sheng raised his sword, and sword energy surged towards the tree like a whirlwind.
“Swish, swish, swish!”
The leaves and branches of the large tree were cleanly severed by the sword energy. At this moment, a figure, like a phantom, leaped onto a nearby tree.
“Who, who is it!” Situ Lei Sheng was somewhat angry.
In the Chinese martial arts world, peeking at someone practicing was an absolute taboo! Especially in such a place, who knew if the peeker wanted to steal techniques or launch a sneak attack.
Hearing his words, the person on the tree gracefully landed on the ground, silently. Situ Lei Sheng then saw that the newcomer was a young man in his early twenties!
And behind this person, he carried a Japanese sword.
“Who are you, and why are you peeking at me practicing! Today, if you don’t give me an explanation, you won’t leave here alive!”
The young man chuckled sinisterly. His accent was somewhat strange.
“People of the Situ family are indeed arrogant, with quite a temper.
Allow me to introduce myself, I am Takagi Ryuhei!”
“Takagi Ryuhei? Are you Japanese?”
“I am Chinese. My father is Japanese, and my mother is Chinese.
I was born in China and grew up in Japan. Of course, you can also call me Gao Longfei…”
“So you’re a mongrel!” Situ Lei Sheng sneered.
The ancient martial families of China had a long history. In their eyes, they didn’t really consider Japanese people as significant.
“Mr. Situ, it is your freedom to say whatever you wish. However, you may not have much opportunity to continue speaking. My purpose in coming here is to take your life!”
“What? Take my life? Are you crazy?”