Chapter 888: The Truth?

In the void of the Star Ruins, Xu Jin's hand slowly pulled away from the half-ruined Nascent Soul of the captive, a Fourth Tribulation True Person named Hu Yiwei.

In the latter's terrified gaze, thunderous light surged from Xu Jin's palm.

In an instant, as the Nascent Soul turned into blue smoke, a Fourth Tribulation True Person blood crystal appeared before Xu Jin.

After casually collecting it, Xu Jin quickly gathered the contents of Hu Yiwei's Sumeru space, took a single step, and vanished from the spot.

In for a penny, in for a pound.

Since he had already killed two True Persons who had ambushed him, this True Person who had been tracking and locating him also had to be disposed of, leaving no trace.

Only then could he ensure there would be no evidence left behind!

This Fourth Tribulation True Person, Hu Yiwei, had limited knowledge.

Five days ago, on September 23rd, he had received a notification from the Eighth Tribulation True Person Zou Shan, claiming there was a special mission for him to execute. Because the mission was sensitive, he could not tell anyone and was told to take leave under the guise of deep cultivation.

Three days ago, the Eighth Tribulation True Person Zou Shan arrived at Lingyang Star Island, claiming he was just passing through.

Subsequently, Zou Shan and Hu Yiwei left Lingyang Star Island. After rendezvousing with the Seventh Tribulation True Person Wu Feng, they had him continuously activate the Source Thousand Touches divine ability in the void.

Whenever there was a discovery, the space-type Seventh Tribulation True Person Wu Feng would go to investigate; they had discovered several passersby previously.

It wasn't until today, when they discovered Xu Jin, that a change occurred.

Of course, Hu Yiwei wasn't foolish enough to sneak out just because of a single greeting from Zou Shan.

Within this, there were deeper, more complex personal relationships.

For instance, the Eighth Tribulation True Person Zou Shan and Hu Yiwei had once both been capable subordinates of Emperor Yukun.

However, the Eighth Tribulation True Person Zou Shan had accumulated enough military merit and cultivation resources, and because he had served in combat for sixty years, he was eligible to take thirty years of leave, so he had taken the opportunity to return to the Star River world for deep cultivation.

Hu Yiwei, however, was lacking in various aspects and had remained on the Star Ruins battlefield.

The two had once shared a bond of life and death.

When Zou Shan came looking for him, Hu Yiwei believed him and cooperated fully.

But Hu Yiwei did not know their true objective.

Xu Jin estimated that this Hu Yiwei would likely have ended up as a discarded pawn in the end.

If Zou Shan and Wu Feng had truly succeeded in ambushing Xu Jin, they would likely have killed Hu Yiwei as well to ensure secrecy.

As for the space-type Seventh Tribulation True Person Wu Feng, he was a direct subordinate of True Person Tianfa.

Having figured this out, Xu Jin completely understood who the mastermind behind the scenes was.

"I didn't expect that True Person Tianfa and Emperor Yukun would actually join forces to deal with me?"

"But then again, while their interests differ, their goal is the same."

"One Ninth Tribulation True Person, one Emperor, going to such lengths to deal with a mere Tenth-Tier Star Lord like me—they really are something!"

"Just wait until I grow stronger!" As he pondered, Xu Jin's eyes were filled with killing intent.

In the end, after careful consideration, Xu Jin decided to continue toward the Tongxuan War Zone Star Island.

Based on Xu Jin's current judgment, the entire Tongxuan Domain, including the Tongxuan War Zone, still maintained order.

Even True Person Tianfa and Emperor Yukun could not do whatever they pleased!

Judging from the timeline obtained from the Fourth Tribulation True Person Hu Yiwei, True Person Tianfa and the others must have begun planning their actions only after Xu Jin confirmed he was going to contemplate the Wordless Heavenly Stele.

His movements could not have been leaked by the garrison commander, Guan Laohei.

Furthermore, the actions of Zou Shan and Wu Feng had been heavily concealed and disguised.

This showed that they were not all-powerful.

In other words, the Tongxuan War Zone Star Island was actually safe.

The next instant, Xu Jin vanished from the spot.

After fewer than twenty teleports, Xu Jin encountered a True Person patrol again; a signal rose in the Star Ruins void ordering him to stay put and accept inspection.

This time, Xu Jin became extremely vigilant.

While obeying the order, he first set up two Seven-Kill Dragon-Escaping Stakes for emergencies.

The patrolling Fifth Tribulation space-type True Person arrived faster than Xu Jin had imagined, reaching him in less than ten breaths.

Normal.

This made Xu Jin heave a sigh of relief.

Previously, he had been intercepted by Wu Feng, who had disguised his aura, but it had taken a full thirty breaths for him to arrive.

Now, Xu Jin finally understood.

Wu Feng had actually been nearby; the reason he hadn't arrived immediately was primarily to buy time for Zou Shan.

After intercepting him, he had used various excuses to stall, buying time for Zou Shan to arrive.

It was just that Xu Jin hadn't realized it at the time.

Because of this, Xu Jin was prepared this time; if he encountered a similar situation, he would strike first.

After all, the Star Ruins void was vast; as long as he killed them, it would leave no evidence!

And because of the disparity in strength, very few would suspect him.

But this time, it was a normal inspection by a patrolling True Person.

This patrolling True Person merely verified Xu Jin's Tongxuan Token and special military order, waved his hand, and left first.

Xu Jin was surprised, but also relieved.

Just a moment ago, Xu Jin had prepared for the worst.

If this wave had also been True Persons sent to ambush him, he would have had to reconsider whether to continue toward the Tongxuan War Zone Star Island.

If True Person Tianfa and Emperor Yukun could continuously deploy high-tier True Persons in the vast Star Ruins void to set up ambushes against him, it would prove that the Tongxuan War Zone Star Island had become a sieve.

The Grand Marshal, Emperor Kongyuan, had too little control.

Perhaps returning to Changxing Star Island or fleeing the Star Ruins Tongxuan War Zone entirely would be the best choice.

At that time, he could cultivate in seclusion under his master, Emperor Fenghua, for a few decades before returning to take his revenge. ===== CHAPTER 889 =====