Chapter 395 – Deeply Trapped in the Whirlpool of Conspiracy

Ye Kuang: “Tianshan Matriarch, Guardian Venerable, does our previous agreement still hold?”

As his words fell, the icy tone swept through like a chilling wind.

This caused the Tianshan disciples to instinctively turn their gazes toward their Tianshan Matriarch and Guardian Venerable One.

Tianshan Matriarch: “…”

Guardian Venerable: “…”

Seeing this, Tianshan Matriarch and Guardian Venerable inevitably exchanged glances, both recognizing the helplessness in each other’s eyes.

After all, their prior agreement was trivial, but revealing the mastermind behind this matter could have consequences ranging from minor to catastrophic.

It wasn’t until half an hour later.

Ye Kuang’s expression suddenly turned cold as he demanded sharply: “What? Are you two Seniors planning to go back on your word?”

As he spoke, a glacial light flickered in his eyes, chilling to the bone.

Tianshan Matriarch: “Ye Kuang, you must understand—it’s not that I’m being unreasonable, but this person cannot be named openly.”

Hearing this, Ye Kuang’s face darkened instantly, and he fell into deep contemplation: Why can’t it be said openly? Or are the connections too intricate? Would speaking out bring death upon oneself? Or would it trigger an uproar?

At this thought, his brows furrowed tightly, clearly unable to conceal his mounting doubts, like an invisible dark cloud descending upon him.

Guardian Venerable One: “Ye… Kuang, you need only understand that our silence is for your own good. If you insist on demanding an explanation, then come at me. After all, this old man’s life was spared by your mercy—whether you kill or dismember me, I submit to your will.”

But who would have thought that these words would ignite Ye Kuang’s fury? He roared in rage: “You think I wouldn’t dare?”

Whoosh!

Slash! Slash! Slash!

Aaaaah…

Unbeknownst to all, Ye Kuang suddenly drew his sword, causing the limbs of those in the front rows to fall severed.

As the thick scent of blood spread, the unified screams pierced through the sky.

It could be said that Ye Kuang had abruptly turned ruthless, leaving everyone gasping in shock.

Only at this moment did the crowd belatedly realize.

When Ye Kuang struck in anger earlier, they had been completely unaware, and the front-row disciples had already met a tragic end.

What did this imply?

They could only glare in fury… yet dared not voice their anger!

Witnessing this, Ye Kuang not only turned a blind eye but fixed a cold stare on Tianshan Matriarch and Guardian Venerable, then sneered: “Since you two refuse to speak plainly, don’t blame Ye for showing no mercy with his sword!”

Upon hearing this, Tianshan Matriarch couldn’t contain her shame-turned-rage, rebuking: “You insolent brat, how dare you?!”

“Hahaha…” Ye Kuang let out a sinister laugh upon hearing this, his entire demeanor turning maniacal as he roared wildly: “If a junior has no backing, does that mean his life is as cheap as weeds?”

As he spoke, his tone shifted, and he continued: “Let me ask you, have you ever heard the saying—retribution is inevitable, only a matter of time? Since you know the truth yet refuse to disclose it, do you all assume that I, too, am easy to deal with?”

Tianshan Matriarch: “…”

Guardian Venerable One: “…”Watching the two fall silent in succession, how could Ye Kuang miss this chance to dig deeper? He then spoke coldly: “I presume you both understand the gravity of the matter regarding the targeting I endured years ago. If they end up missing limbs, it’s only because you two forced my hand.”

As expected, an invisible pressure weighed down layer by layer, leaving Tianshan Matriarch and Guardian Elder with no choice but to sigh in resignation.

In their attempt to forge a sharp blade, they never imagined it would breed such resentment in the young man before them!

Ye Kuang: “Why the silence? Ridiculous, utterly ridiculous…”

No sooner had his words faded than he could no longer conceal his simmering killing intent, muttering to himself: “Though I may not be able to keep you two here, I swear this—without my permission, no disciple of Tianshan shall leave this place unscathed!”

One could say Ye Kuang’s declaration was like the arrival of Death himself, delivering an ultimatum.

In the ensuing turmoil, dozens more fell, limbs severed one after another.

Yet Ye Kuang showed not a shred of remorse for his ruthless actions, roaring furiously: “Don’t blame me. Your lives hinge entirely on the whims of these two elders.”

With that, he wiped his blade and pointed it squarely at Tianshan Matriarch and Guardian Venerable One.

Little did he know, this single gesture would stir a storm of consequences.

“Matriarch! Guardian Venerable! What is the meaning of this? Why won’t you speak plainly?”

“You cannot stand by and watch us die unjustly!”

“Damn it! Are our lives worth less than dirt compared to your secret?”

Truly, Ye Kuang’s tactic of “diverting the disaster eastward” was meant to force the two elders into submission.

Tianshan Matriarch: “Silence! I keep this hidden for your own good.”

Hearing this, Guardian Venerable’s brow furrowed inexplicably, clearly caught in a dilemma.

Seeing this, Ye Kuang erupted with a roar: “Then aren’t you afraid I’ll send them to meet their maker before tomorrow dawns?”

Instantly, the atmosphere grew tense, every shadow seeming like a threat.

Tianshan Matriarch, upon hearing this, could not help but pale.

Guardian Venerable One: “How dare you!”

Ye Kuang: “Then watch closely, Elder, and see if I dare or not!”

No sooner had he spoken than his hand gripped the Heavy Edge, radiating killing intent.

One could well imagine the torment raging in the hearts of Tianshan Matriarch and Guardian Venerable.

Yet, no one expected Tianshan Matriarch to be the first to strike.

In that moment, even Guardian Venerable was no exception!

“Dao Inquiry Execution Sword Art!”

Whoosh—boom! Whoosh—boom!

Thud! Thud!

In an instant, including Tianshan Matriarch and Guardian Venerable, all were sent flying back, utterly stunned.

The scene fell into a deathly silence—the outcome was decided without a sound.

Swish! Swish!

But to everyone’s astonishment, two beams of radiant light shot out from the shadows, vanishing as quickly as they appeared.

By the time Ye Kuang noticed, it was already too late.

Thud! Thud!

Tianshan Matriarch and Guardian Venerable One both had their chests pierced through.

“Damn it!” Ye Kuang could not suppress his inner fury.

In the blink of an eye!

As Ye Kuang scanned his surroundings, his heart sank to the depths.

He then stepped forward to stand before Tianshan Matriarch and Guardian Venerable One.

Yet, infuriatingly, there was nothing he could do.At that moment, he could only watch helplessly as the sole clue hung by a thread, inevitably flying into a rage: “Tell me, who is the mastermind behind this?”

“Ahem, it’s…” But just as Tianshan Matriarch uttered one word, her eyes suddenly widened in a death stare, dying with unresolved grievances.

When Ye Kuang turned to look at Guardian Venerable beside him, he realized the latter had already widened his pupils, glaring intently at a chilling figure in the crowd that gradually vanished into the darkness…

“Ah, you wretched Ye Kuang! How dare you mercilessly kill Tianshan Matriarch and Guardian Venerable!”

“What! The Matriarch and Venerable One are dead?”

Roar roar roar!

“It’s Ye Kuang, damn it! Everyone, let’s avenge the Matriarch and Guardian Venerable together…”