Chapter 4049 - The Death of Long Qing Chong

Duan Ling Tian rarely contacted the owner of the shattered Soul Pearl. However, he had used it recently because of Yang Qian Ye. The owner of the shattered Soul Pearl was none other than Long Qing Chong, the Sect Leader of the Flying Dragon Sect.

‘S-sect Leader Long… died?!’ Duan Ling Tian was shocked that the person whom he spoke to not too long ago had died.

After taking a deep breath, Duan Ling Tian quickly contacted Xue Hai Chuan and Dongfang Yang Nian, the two White Dragon Elders of the Flying Dragon Sect. He had the closest relationship with the duo among everyone in the Flying Dragon Sect.

“You found out about it?”

Xue Hai Chuan and Dongfang Yan Nian both sounded gloomy.

“I felt his Soul Pearl shatter. It just happened, right?” Duan Ling Tian asked.

“Yes,” Xue Hai Chuan replied grimly, “A very strong powerhouse broke into our sect and killed the sect leader. The sect’s Guarding Formation only inflicted a minor injury on him. He was too strong and too fast.”

“Who was it? Did the sect’s Mirror Image Formation catch him?”

“We can’t see him clearly since his body shone with light. However, he’s definitely not a rudimentary Emperor of Gods. A rudimentary Emperor of Gods wouldn’t have been able to break our sect’s Guarding Formation so easily,” Dongfang Yan Nian replied.

‘It’s not a rudimentary Emperor of Gods? Even if the Guarding Formation only inflicted minor injuries on him, it’s still an injury. This means he’s likely an intermediate Emperor of Gods. If that’s the case, doesn’t this mean Linghu Ren Feng is an advanced Emperor of Gods?’

Duan Ling Tian still remembered when Linghu Ren Feng easily shattered the Flying Dragon Sect’s Guarding Formation. It was clear that she was stronger than whoever killed Long Qing Chong.

‘An intermediate Emperor of Gods killed Sect Leader Long? But why?’

Needless to say, there had to be a reason why Long Qing Chong was killed. As the Sect Leader of the Flying Dragon Sect, his status was not low. Although the Flying Dragon Sect did not have any Emperors of Gods, Emperors of Gods would not rashly make a move against Long Qing Chong. After all, the Flying Dragon Sect had allies from emperor-rank forces. They definitely would not let the culprit go if they found out who the culprit was.

Soon enough, Duan Ling Tian glanced at Yuan Han Jin. ‘Yuan Han Jin has the motive, but he has not left at all. Moreover, he’s not even an Emperor of Gods. Even if he wants to kill Sect Leader Long, he’d have to lure Sect Leader long out of the sect’s estate. He’s incapable of breaking the Guarding Formation with his strength.’

After a moment, another thought appeared in Duan Ling Tian’s mind.

‘There’s another person who has a reason to kill Sect Leader Long. Moreover, his strength matches that of the culprit… Yuan Ping Sheng, the founder of the Ping Sheng faction! He’s also Yuan Han Jin’s father’

Although Duan Ling Tian had never met Yuan Ping Sheng before, he naturally knew that Yuan Ping Sheng, an Ascension Elder of the Pure Yang Sect, was an intermediate Emperor of Gods. Even Ye Chen Feng, the founder of the Hidden Sword faction, addressed Yuan Ping Sheng as senior brother.

Duan Ling Tian felt chills running up his spine. If Yuan Ping Sheng was the culprit, it meant that Yuan Ping Sheng must have found out that Yuan Han Jin had killed Yang Qian Ye’s father, Lan Qing, who was the Sect Leader of the 10,000 Devils Sect, and that Yuan Han Jian pushed the blame to Long Qing Chong. The truth would come to light if they did not get rid of Long Qing Chong. After all, Yang Qian Ye was not a fool. It would be over once Yang Qian Ye discovered the truth. Not only would it be bad for Yuan Han Jin, but it would not benefit Yuan Ping Sheng as well. After all, Yang Qian Ye was now ranked in the top ten of the Seven Mansions Feast.

Duan Ling Tian took a deep breath to calm down before he sent a Voice Transmission to Yang Qian Ye, who was standing near him. “Yang Qian Ye, Long Qing Chong, the Sect Leader of the Flying Dragon Sect, whom you wished to kill, is dead.”

Yang Qian Ye’s eyes widened in shock upon hearing Duan Ling Tian’s words. Despite the calm expression on his face, his heart was racing in his chest. When he recovered his senses, he asked, “Are you sure?”

“I have his Soul Pearl. As you know, I spoke to him not long ago. Did you forget?”

“Who killed him?” Yang Qian Ye asked as his eyes flashed with suspicion, “Did he die in the Imperial War Realm?”

Although it was unlikely since Long Qing Chong was one of the strongest people in the Flying Dragon Sect, it was not impossible for Long Qing Chong to die in the Imperial War Realm. However, Yang Qian Ye still did not think that was the case. Even if the top Lords of Gods joined forces, they were unlikely to be able to kill Long Qing Chong. Even if Long Qing Chong could not defeat all of them, it would not be a problem for him to escape.

“No. Someone broke into the Flying Dragon Sect’s estate and killed him,” Duan Ling Tian replied through Voice Transmission.

Yang Qian Ye’s expression changed imperceptibly upon hearing these words. He instinctively glanced at the small floating island behind him where the Pure Yang Sect’s high-ranking officials, including his master, were seated. After a moment, he said, “Duan Ling Tian, you have a good relationship with Elder Zhen Ping Fan. Can you get him to ask Ascension Elder Zhen if Ascension Elder Yuan left the sect?”

“Yang Qian Ye, I can ask Elder Zhen to inquire about this matter. However, that’s likely the extent of his help. After all, the stability of the Pure Yang Sect is the most important to him. Long Qing Chong, to him, is just an outsider,” Duan Ling Tian said bluntly.

“I understand,” Yang Qian Ye said grimly, “I just want to verify this matter. I’ll investigate this matter further on my own. However, if it’s really him… I’ll…”

Yang Qian Ye did not finish his words, but his eyes glinted coldly.

After ending the conversation with Yang Qian Ye, Duan Ling Tian sent a Voice Transmission to Zhen Ping Fan.

“Elder Zhen, I have a favor to ask of you.”

Zhen Ping Fan was both curious and puzzled. “What is it?”

“Is it possible for you to ask Elder Yun Feng to check if Elder Yuan Ping Sheng is in the sect? Or check the sect’s Mirror Image Formation to see if Elder Yuan Ping Sheng left the sect?” Duan Ling Tian asked directly.

“What happened?” Zhen Ping Fan frowned.

“Elder Zhen, please help me first. I’ll explain it to you after this. This matter is quite urgent,” Duan Ling Tian said.

Zhen Ping Fan stared at Duan Ling Tian for a moment with a probing gaze. He naturally knew something was amiss. After a moment, he sent a message to his father and conveyed Duan Ling Tian’s message without mentioning Duan Ling Tian.

Zhen Yun Feng asked, confused, “Why do you want to know about your Senior Uncle Ping Sheng? Moreover, you want me to investigate him discreetly? Can’t you ask someone else?”

“Father, please help me. It’s inconvenient for me to explain now,” Zhen Ping Fan said. After Duan Ling Tian explained the matter to him, he would naturally explain it to his father.

“Alright.”

…

In the Pure Yang Sect’s estate.

Zhen Yun Feng did not waste time and checked on Yuan Ping Sheng’s whereabouts immediately. When he was done, he sent a message to Zhen Ping Fan.

“Your Senior Uncle Ping Sheng isn’t in the sect.”