Chapter 1038: Suspicion

As Zhao Jinwu's voice fell, the top experts from all sides in the arena all cast their gazes slightly condensed toward Li Luo. To be able to draw out a King-level expert—this was no ordinary matter. Although Zhao Jinwu's words were more speculation, it undeniably piqued everyone's curiosity.

If that King-level expert truly came for Li Luo and Li Li Lingjing, what could they possibly have on them that would attract the covetous attention of a King-level expert?

One must understand that even they, upper Marquis who possessed considerable fame in Outer Shenzhou, would likely struggle to attract too much attention from a King-level expert.

Being stared at by so many Marquis-level experts present, Li Luo also felt an invisible pressure enveloping him. If one's will were not firm, just standing beneath those sharp gazes would already cause one's legs to tremble, making it hard to keep one's footing.

However, Li Luo's expression remained quite calm. After all, he had previously endured the pressure of a King-level expert. Although the upper Marquis present were considered major figures renowned throughout Outer Shenzhou, it was clearly impossible for them to make him lose composure in fear.

"Since this senior is unaware of the situation within the Lingxiang Grotto-Heaven, it would be better not to make baseless accusations. Although I understand your mood given the heavy losses of the prodigies from Zhao Li Tianwang's lineage," Li Luo said with a faint smile.

Li Li Jinpan also sneered: "Rash and desperate, a disgrace."

He had returned every word Zhao Jinwu had said earlier right back to him.

The flesh on Zhao Jinwu's face twitched. He stared at Li Luo with a chilling gaze and said, "Then why don't you explain the situation inside clearly? Why did that True Demon and the King-level expert come after you?"

Li Luo said calmly, "When clashing with that True Demon aberration, I did indeed learn some of its details. It is called the 'Corrosive Spirit True Demon.' It possesses a strange ability—it can devour prodigies with outstanding talent to evolve itself."

At these words, the many Marquis-level experts present all subtly changed expression. An aberration that could devour a person's talent? That was truly extremely rare.

"As for why Li Lingjing Elder Cousin and I were targeted, of course it's because the two of us possess outstanding talent, the most exceptional prodigies to enter the Lingxiang Grotto-Heaven this time. So what's so strange about it targeting us?" Li Luo said with a shrug.

The many experts exchanged glances. They didn't know just how outstanding this kid's talent was, but as for that self-proclaimed number-one thick skin, no one could really compare.

"Qin Yi bears a Lower Nine Grade Water Aspect. Is she beneath you?" Qin Qin Lian spoke coldly at this moment, clearly unable to stomach Li Luo's boasting.

"So in that Golden Great Hall, she ultimately encountered the True Demon along with us. Doesn't that further prove what I said is true?" Li Luo said.

Qin Qin Lian faltered, frowning as she asked, "Then what about the mysterious King-level expert at the end? He is no aberration. During the time Qin Yi lost her perception, what happened between you? And what about that Li Li Lingjing? What exactly was the King-level expert's purpose?"

She pressed on relentlessly, her tone sharp.

Li Luo was silent for a moment, then said, "That King-level expert called himself the 'Spirit Eye Underworld King,' from the Guiyi Hui."

"Spirit Eye Underworld King? Guiyi Hui?!"

Once this information was revealed, the experts from all sides present drastically changed expression, their faces becoming thoroughly solemn. Because this bizarre force, the "Guiyi Hui," might be known to few in the Outer Shenzhou, but in the Inner Shenzhou, the various forces were no strangers to it, and had even dealt with it.

Because the "Guiyi Hui" was far too restless. They were extremely close with aberrations, and the doctrines they preached conflicted with the entire human race. They worshipped the so-called "Unity of Good and Evil," believing aberrations should not be sealed away but rather released into the world to achieve a great merging.

To this end, they stirred up trouble throughout the world, actively drawing out aberrations and causing rampant "Aberration Calamities," forming ghost domains stretching ten thousand li where all living beings within were utterly exterminated.

Over so many years, countless forces had already been destroyed by the "Aberration Calamities" triggered by the "Guiyi Hui."

All forces harbored deep hatred toward them.

But countless enmity did not hinder the existence of the "Guiyi Hui." It was practically the most mysterious and bizarre force in this world, its foundations ancient and long-standing, far more powerful than many Li Tianwang-level forces.

Even the Academy Alliance, entangled with them for so many years, had failed to deal with them.

Therefore, regarding this "Guiyi Hui," perhaps all forces, whether human race or spirit beast races, harbored deep wariness and vigilance toward them.

And this time, not only did the "Guiyi Hui" appear in the Lingxiang Grotto-Heaven, but a King-level expert also appeared!

A King-level, even within a mysterious and bizarre force like the Guiyi Hui, was a giant figure!

Therefore, when everyone heard Li Luo's words, they were all greatly horrified.

"All this information was stated by that King-level expert himself. As for why he actually came, I don't know, because I was also sealed off from perception just like Qin Yi. When I came to, that King-level expert was already gone, and Li Lingjing Elder Cousin was also erased by him," Li Luo said in a low voice.

The experts from all sides present fell into a brief silence.

However, soon Zhao Jinwu said coldly, "You say Li Li Lingjing was killed, but did you see her corpse?"

Li Luo frowned and said, "When a King-level expert strikes, a single breath could turn us to dust. Would they need to leave a corpse behind?"

"Then you didn't see one. This means Li Li Lingjing may not actually be dead. Perhaps she went off with that 'Spirit Eye Underworld King.' They've long been in cahoots. In fact, it's precisely because of this Li Li Lingjing's existence that the True Demon aberration and the King-level expert were able to penetrate our defenses and infiltrate the Lingxiang Grotto-Heaven!" Zhao Jinwu sneered.

"That Li Li Lingjing is indeed highly suspicious!" Qin Qin Lian said flatly.

"Li Luo, you helped Li Li Lingjing cover things up—you yourself may not be free of involvement either!" Another chilling voice rang out. It was an old man with fiery red hair, whose gaze at Li Luo carried a flow of killing intent.

This old man wore a flame robe, inscribed with the emblem of "Yanmodian."

Clearly, this expert from Yanmodian had already learned the news that Tian Miao had been slain by Li Luo, which was why his gaze at Li Luo was filled with chilling intent.

As these words came out, the brows of the experts from various forces also furrowed tightly.

"Zhao Jinwu, Li Luo is of the direct lineage of my Dragon Fang Branch. If you want to casually pin a hat on him, you'll have to ask whether my Dragon Fang Branch agrees." The warmth on Li Li Qingpeng's face vanished completely, and his words turned icy.

"Your prodigies suffered heavy losses, so go settle the score with the Guiyi Hui. Do you really think the people of my Dragon Fang Branch are easy to bully?"

Li Li Jiluo also nodded at this moment, saying, "This matter was caused by the Guiyi Hui. Everyone should not shift the blame onto a junior."

"This matter is no trivial affair, involving the Guiyi Hui's conspiracy. How can you dismiss it with a few words? If you have nothing to hide, then you should hand Li Luo over for us to interrogate together. If in the end it truly has nothing to do with him, we can offer him an apology!" Zhao Jinwu stepped forward and said sharply.

As his words fell, the void behind him trembled, and eight towering Marquis Platforms reappeared. The vast pressure covered the entire Tianxing Great Plain.

"I also think it's best to hand Li Luo over for interrogation. This way we can give an explanation to all the forces!" Qin Qin Lian said coldly.

"My Yanmodian agrees!" the red-haired old man also shouted in a deep voice.

The experts from other forces, seeing these three major forces making a move against Li Li Tianwang's lineage, had slight shifts in expression and did not speak for the moment.

"Let's see who dares!" Li Li Jinpan said angrily, stepping forward. Behind him, seven towering Marquis Platforms emerged, causing the world's energy to roar and surge.

"Li Li Jinpan, you can't protect him today!" Zhao Jinwu sneered. The eight Marquis Platforms in the void behind him erupted with a thunderous roar that made the heavens and earth tremble. Then boundless golden flames swept forth.

Those flames blotted out the sky, covering the entire firmament. The sight was spectacular to the extreme.

The golden flames swept directly toward Li Li Jinpan.

The many experts present, seeing these golden flames, all had solemn gazes. This was because this was the "Golden Crow Fire" born from the combination of Zhao Jinwu's Golden Crow Aspect and Fire Aspect—overwhelmingly domineering.

Li Li Jinpan's face was cold and fierce. The seven Marquis Platforms in the void behind him trembled, and immediately countless streams of dark light shot up into the sky. Within each stream of light appeared a black dragon fang roughly a dozen zhang long.

The black dragon fangs seemed to form a sea of swords, each one containing the power to pierce through the firmament.

The next instant, countless black dragon fangs whistled out, transforming into a black Tianhe, carrying an indescribably sharp aura as they collided with the golden sea of fire.

Sizzle!

At the moment of collision, the void seemed to collapse, but wherever the golden sea of fire passed, countless black dragon fangs melted away.

Clearly, in the clash between the two, Zhao Jinwu, whose strength had reached the Eighth Grade Marquis, was still a step superior!

A moment later, the golden sea of fire shook the void, completely melting the black dragon fangs. Zhao Jinwu sneered, and a golden fire hand stretched out, covering down toward where Li Luo was.

However, just at this moment, between heaven and earth, it seemed there was the whistling of wind.

The next instant, boundless azure wind howled out from the void, weeping as it roared; within that azure wind there seemed to be a kind of mysterious moisture, and wherever it passed, it transformed into continuous rain clouds that covered an area of ten thousand li.

The azure wind swept the rain through, and the golden sea of fire was instantly extinguished.

This change, however, caused Zhao Jinwu's expression to shift slightly, because the one who had struck this time was not Li Li Jiluo!

Then who on Li Li Tianwang's side was it? To be able to extinguish his "Golden Crow Fire"!

Zhao Jinwu's gaze, swift as lightning, shot forth, and he saw the pot-bellied Li Li Qingpeng step out two paces through the air at this moment; behind him, the void trembled, and one after another towering marquis-bestowal platforms emerged, carrying vast waves of energy.

Those marquis-bestowal platforms numbered, in total, eight!

Zhao Jinwu's pupils abruptly contracted, and he could not help but cry out in shock.

"Li Li Qingpeng, you—when did you step into the Eighth-Rank realm?!!"