Chapter 719: Master's Arrival

"What did you say? That Martial Arts Master entered the Tomb of Heavenly Water?"

Xiang Dongliang looked at the returning Zhu Fenghua with agitation.

Zhu Fenghua nodded silently.

"How is that possible?!"

Xiang Dongliang was completely unable to accept this result.

The reason the Dead Zone could at most only allow Dao Foundation realm martial artists or Possession realm grand mages to enter was because Martial Arts Masters and True Persons both possessed divine abilities.

Whether it was the divine abilities of the Dao Foundation or the divine abilities of magic treasures, once they entered the Dead Zone, it would trigger a conflict.

Therefore, if a Martial Arts Master or a True Person attempted to pass through the rift, the resulting conflict would directly cause the rift to annihilate.

In that case, not only would they fail to enter the Dead Zone, but they would also be in mortal danger!

These experiences were all verified in the past with the lives of one strong individual after another.

Thus, Xiang Dongliang could not accept that the Martial Arts Master from the New Heaven Society was able to enter the Tomb of Heavenly Water.

Knowing full well that the New Heaven Society might have designs on the Tomb of Heavenly Water, he and Li Fei had remained full of confidence precisely because the Tomb of Heavenly Water could at most accommodate Dao Foundation realm martial artists and Possession realm grand mages, and in limited numbers.

Under these circumstances, Li Fei was practically invincible within the Tomb of Heavenly Water!

And yet, a Martial Arts Master had now gone in.

"I saw with my own eyes that the other party jumped into the rift."

Zhu Fenghua stated calmly.

"Professor Xiang, what we need to consider now is who to send in next."

Wang Fengqing suddenly spoke up.

She pointed to the rift on the ground: "I feel that this rift has become very unstable; I fear it won't be able to take many more people."

The gazes of the crowd turned one after another toward the rift.

At this moment, the shape of the rift had returned to its original size, but the light was flickering constantly, and the edges were undergoing continuous deformation; it was visibly unstable.

This situation usually appeared when a rift was about to close.

This meant that Wang Fengqing's guess might be correct; this rift could not take many more people.

"No wonder."

Xiang Dongliang glanced at Zhu Fenghua.

He now understood why the New Heaven Society had moved against Zhu Fenghua.

If Zhu Fenghua could still enter, he would certainly be a strong reinforcement; if he and Li Fei joined forces, there might actually be a chance to turn the tables and kill the opponent!

But now that Zhu Fenghua could not enter, even if one or two other Dao Foundation realm martial artists went in, they would be no match for a Martial Arts Master.

Xiang Dongliang's gaze swept over the people present, and many avoided his eyes.

Shentu Yue bit her lip.

With Zhu Fenghua excluded, she was undoubtedly the most capable Dao Foundation realm martial artist.

However, she had previously crossed paths with You Ming, and the feeling of powerlessness from that encounter was still fresh in her memory.

She knew that even if she went in, she wouldn't be able to help much.

Xiang Dongliang looked around, smiled, and then stepped toward the rift.

"Professor Xiang!"

Wang Fengqing hurriedly called out to him, "Don't be impulsive!"

Xiang Dongliang was only a 5th-tier Dao Foundation realm; even if he went in, facing a Martial Arts Master with dual divine abilities would be no different from throwing his life away.

"Li Fei is still a student at our Martial Arts University, and as a professor at the university, I cannot sit idly by."

Xiang Dongliang smiled, "Fengqing, you don't go in; our university cannot stake all its hopes in one place. You return to the city immediately to notify the Principal and tell him about the situation here."

"Professor Xiang..."

Wang Fengqing pursed her lips, her raised hand feeling somewhat powerless.

In truth, she knew that even if Principal Shi were informed, it would be of no use.

The Dead Zone was formed by combining special geography and the power of many high-grade exotic beasts; it could not be simply viewed as a dead martial arts domain.

Even if Shi Caiming arrived in person, let alone whether he could forcibly break this Dead Zone.

Even if he did break it, the people and objects inside would be annihilated along with the Dead Zone.

Li Fei could only rely on himself to get out.

Xiang Dongliang smiled and waved at her, then turned and walked toward the rift.

With this departure, he had already prepared himself for the possibility of not returning.

But, who told him to be a professor at the Martial Arts University?

"Professor Xiang."

Shentu Yue, who had been silent all along, suddenly called out to him, stepped forward, and handed him a small jade bottle:

"There are three Nirvana Pills in here; keep them on you, they might be useful."

Xiang Dongliang's eyes lit up, and he took the small jade bottle with both hands.

The Martial Arts University did not lack various top-tier healing and Qi-replenishing elixirs, but the Nirvana Pill was different.

This was a sacred healing medicine unique to the Red Dust Pavilion, requiring three years to prepare the ingredients, three years to refine the medicine, and three years for it to mature.

Only one pill could be refined every nine years!

Legend had it that a single pill could save a life!

Although it couldn't be that miraculous, this sacred healing medicine was indeed extremely useful.

"Many thanks, Miss Shentu; we will remember the friendship of the Red Dust Pavilion!"

Xiang Dongliang thanked Shentu Yue solemnly, then leaped toward the rift, shouting at the same time:

"Xiang Dongliang of Wuan University, here I go!"

Slap!

He landed firmly on the ground.

"..."

Xiang Dongliang looked blankly at his feet, then looked around at the equally stunned crowd.

The rift had disappeared.

Xiang Dongliang's face flushed red at a speed visible to the naked eye:

"Damn it!"

Feng Province, Provincial Capital.

Lu Mansion.

Lu Wenzheng, with his big belly, and Xu Jing sat opposite each other in the pavilion in the middle of the lake.

There were only the two of them in the pavilion, not even a servant to attend to them.

Xu Jing closed his eyes to rest, while Lu Wenzheng drank by himself.

A moment later, a subordinate walked quickly along the corridor, arrived at the pavilion, and bowed:

"Master, news has come back from over there; the three from the New Heaven Society and Li Fei have entered the Tomb of Heavenly Water, no one else went in, and the rift has now closed."

Xu Jing, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them, and the teacup in Lu Wenzheng's hand also wobbled.

"Is the news certain?"

Lu Wenzheng put down his teacup and asked.

The person replied: "It is certain, because the news has already been sent back to the central hub."

"Good, keep investigating and report back."

"Yes."

The subordinate turned and left.

Lu Wenzheng turned to look at Xu Jing, picked up the wine pot on the table, and personally poured a cup for him:

"Grandmaster Xu, congratulations, your great vengeance has been avenged."

At this point, how could Lu Wenzheng not see that Xu Jing's hatred for the Green-Faced Ghost was extraordinary?

He guessed it was because of the woman Wen Ke, which was why Xu Jing insisted that the Green-Faced Ghost must die.

Xu Jing twitched the corner of his mouth, picked up his wine cup, and clinked it lightly against Lu Wenzheng's:

"Let's wait until the result comes out."

"Li Fei is alone against a Martial Arts Master with dual divine abilities, plus a peak Dao Foundation realm martial artist and a powerful Possession realm grand mage; where could there be any possibility of survival?"

Lu Wenzheng shook his head.

Xu Jing actually thought the same, but until the news of Li Fei's death came back, his inner demon could not be removed.

"This time, the New Heaven Society appears to be joining forces with us to eliminate Li Fei, but in reality, they must have designs on the Tomb of Heavenly Water; it's their gain."

Lu Wenzheng said.

That You Ming could enter the Tomb of Heavenly Water was partly due to the contribution of Xu Jing, this Grandmaster.

The Tomb of Heavenly Water was the grave of the Heavenly Water Beast, and the Dead Zone formed was related to water-attribute divine abilities, while Xu Jing's martial arts domain was also primarily based on water-attribute divine abilities.

The New Heaven Society had borrowed a portion of the martial arts domain from Xu Jing, and combined with the special item they held, they were able to open the Tomb of Heavenly Water and allow a Martial Arts Master to enter.

This was also the reason the New Heaven Society sought cooperation with Lu Wenzheng and Xu Jing; they needed a Grandmaster with a water-attribute martial arts domain to cooperate fully.

On the surface, they were looking to use the Tomb of Heavenly Water to set a trap and kill Li Fei, but Lu Wenzheng did not believe for a second that the New Heaven Society was that honest.

He was certain that there must be something in the Tomb of Heavenly Water that the other party was plotting to get.

If it weren't for Xu Jing being dead set on killing Li Fei, Lu Wenzheng could actually have bargained with the New Heaven Society to see if there was a chance to get a share of the spoils.

It is a pity that Xu Jing's murderous intent was so resolute and his agreement so decisive.

This could not help but make Lu Wenzheng feel somewhat suspicious; was it merely because of Wen Ke that Xu Jing wanted Li Fei dead so badly?

In fact, after Li Fei was enfeoffed as a Marquis, Lu Wenzheng was no longer inclined to resolve problems by killing Li Fei, because the consequences were too severe.

But Xu Jing insisted that Li Fei must die, and since Lu Wenzheng was already deeply tied to Xu Jing and unwilling to abandon this important ally, he finally agreed to cooperate with the New Heaven Society.

Fortunately, Li Fei is now trapped in a dead end.

After tonight, Xu Jing will have avenged himself, the Lu family will have one less troublesome enemy, and all the blame will be borne by the New Heaven Society.

"Come, Grandmaster Xu, let us finish this pot of wine tonight."

Lu Wenzheng said with a smile.

At the same time, in Datong Prefecture, at Wu'an University.

Shi Caiming also received the news sent back by Wang Fengqing.

"Principal, do you need me to make a trip?"

Qin Zhen stood beside Shi Caiming and asked.

His expression was somewhat complex, because he knew that even if he rushed over now, it would already be too late.

Perhaps before he even arrived, the news of Li Fei's death would have already spread.

Of course, there was also a very small possibility that the New Heaven Society was not targeting Li Fei.

Or that Li Fei could rely on a Domain-Breaking Talisman to leave safely.

But.

Shi Caiming slowly stood up from his chair: "No need, you stay at the university."

"Principal?"

Qin Zhen rarely saw anger on Shi Caiming's face.

Then he saw Shi Caiming soar into the air!

"This old man should also stretch his bones, lest some people think I have truly grown old!"

Shi Caiming's words echoed on the mountaintop, and his entire person had already transformed into a dazzling meteor, cutting through the night sky and rapidly disappearing into the horizon.

Ever since the Martial University was established, Shi Caiming had never left Datong Prefecture.

This Grandmaster had not only refrained from fighting anyone for many years, but he also rarely intervened in the internal affairs of the Martial University, and his presence was very low.

Many times, people had almost forgotten that there was still a Grandmaster in Datong Prefecture.

But tonight, the name Shi Caiming is destined to resound throughout Feng Province, making the world remember him once again!

When that meteor streaked across the sky, the sound of thunder followed, and a massive sense of oppression like heavenly punishment descended from the air.

The higher one's cultivation base, the more one could feel the terror within it!

The meteor flew all the way from Datong Prefecture toward the provincial capital of Feng Province, drawing a straight line in the night sky.

The Lu Residence.

Xu Jing was drinking with Lu Wenzheng, waiting for the news of Li Fei's death to be sent back.

Suddenly, his expression changed, and he stood up abruptly, looking into the distance.

"Grandmaster Xu?"

Lu Wenzheng looked at Xu Jing in surprise; he rarely saw the other party lose his composure like this.

Before Xu Jing could speak, an aged but powerful voice rolled in from the distance like thunder:

"Xu Jing—"

"Get out here!!!"

The voice resounded throughout the entire city.

Those who knew who Xu Jing was were all astonished.

Who would dare to be so presumptuous toward a Grandmaster, toward the principal of a university?

Even Lu Wenzheng, who was a high-ranking provincial official, treated Xu Jing with great courtesy.

But soon, people were struck with horror.

To dare to be so disrespectful to a Grandmaster, it could only be another Grandmaster!

To dare to be disrespectful to a university principal, it was highly likely to be another principal!

The meteor streaked across the night sky of the provincial capital.

Having rushed a thousand miles, Shi Caiming had arrived alone at the provincial capital of Feng Province to kill!

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