Chapter 2029: United as One, the Envoy Approaches
Dongwu’s voice was almost a roar...
The atmosphere at the scene was incredibly strange; even now, Dongwu was still so insistent. Just how much did he dislike Sikong Jing?
To this, Murong Jianyun smiled wryly and asked again, "Do you think I don’t have evidence of Ba Lie Venerable’s betrayal in my hands?"
He was truly speechless at Dongwu’s persistence.
Then Dongwu raised his head, thought for a moment, and finally shook his head saying, "You absolutely don’t have it; otherwise, why would you expel Sikong Jing? Ba Lie Venerable didn’t betray anyone; it’s just that Sikong Jing had a vendetta against him and wanted to kill him."
He felt that if Murong Jianyun had evidence of Ba Lie’s betrayal, he wouldn’t have been angry enough to expel Sikong Jing.
So, there certainly wasn’t any evidence...
Murong Jianyun was even more speechless, and finally, he said deeply, "Dongwu, though your personality is somewhat soft and timid, fearing this and that, you are not foolish. Why can’t you see it when it comes to this matter?"
"Old Yu and the others can understand, why can’t you?"
Saying this, Murong Jianyun suddenly raised his head and looked outside the Heavenly Decision Hall...
Suddenly, he took a deep breath and said, "The Dark Winged Dragon Eagle is back, everyone come with me."
With that, Murong Jianyun took the lead and walked out of the Heavenly Decision Hall, followed by everyone else, including Dongwu and the two kneeling Venerables who stood up only at Beicang’s command.
They all followed suit, still bewildered and unable to comprehend.
Just like that, Murong Jianyun quickly brought everyone to meet the Dark Winged Dragon Eagle, which had just returned from outside the city.
He directly asked the Dark Winged Dragon Eagle, "How is Ajing’s situation? Did he encounter any danger?"
In fact, Murong Jianyun didn’t yet know exactly what Sikong Jing had summoned the Dark Winged Dragon Eagle to do, but he could guess that Sikong Jing was definitely in danger, and it was clear that the strong members of Qianwang Holy Tower were among those hidden within Overlord City trying to chase him down.
The Dark Winged Dragon Eagle, upon hearing this, lightly swept its giant eyes over everyone.
Then it softly replied, "He’s fine, and after eliminating those chasing with ulterior motives, he has hidden himself within Overlord City, and his name as a Demon will spread even further."
Murong Jianyun quietly asked again with a sigh, "Did you, along with him, meet any important figures on this trip?"
The Dark Winged Dragon Eagle quickly answered, "The Master of Dark Tower from Qianwang Holy Tower!"
When the four words "Master of Dark Tower" were spoken, everyone behind, including Beicang, couldn’t help but widen their eyes. They had naturally heard of this person, one of the most formidable people in Qianwang Holy Tower apart from Pei Kuang.
And he was actually blending into Overlord City to chase Sikong Jing?
"Did they mention Ba Lie Venerable?" Murong Jianyun was not too surprised but asked again.
The Dark Winged Dragon Eagle continued to reply, "Yes, it was precisely because Sikong Jing heard Ba Lie mention the Master of Dark Tower when he was at Ba Lie Mansion that he summoned me from the inner city to intimidate the Master of Dark Tower."
With that, the Dark Winged Dragon Eagle repeated the conversation between Sikong Jing and Qian Ta beforehand, verbatim.
Including Qian Ta’s speculations on Sikong Jing and Murong Jianyun’s plans and so forth...
Even though the Dark Winged Dragon Eagle was of the Holy Martial Stage, it was still a demon beast, so it wouldn’t sugarcoat its words, just stated everything as it was.
After speaking, Dongwu and some uninformed Overlord Commerce high-level officials were left dumbfounded in place.
The recounting by the Dark Winged Dragon Eagle almost revealed Sikong Jing and Murong Jianyun’s complete plans, and so on.
After listening, Murong Jianyun looked back at Dongwu and asked once more, "Now, will you still punish Sikong Jing?"
Thud...
This time, Dongwu did not kneel but directly sat dumbfounded on the ground.
But Murong Jianyun did not spare him, and continued to ask, "You were right; previously, I did have no evidence of Ba Lie’s betrayal, but now I do... The words of the Dark Winged Dragon Eagle are the evidence."
"I trust Sikong Jing like this; even without planning to ’expel’ him, I trust him just the same."
The meaning was clear: if Sikong Jing killed Ba Lie Venerable, he killed him; if he said Ba Lie was a traitor, then surely he was...
"Dongwu, I certainly know you wouldn’t betray Overlord Commerce, but why do you support Nanfeng?
"Old Yu and the others can steadfastly support Sikong Jing; why do you always think this is wrong, and that there’s a problem with that? Can’t you see what he’s done for Overlord Commerce?"
"Old Yu and the others are just like you; they don’t fully understand how much Sikong Jing has contributed, but they believe in him."
With Murong Jianyun’s stern questioning, Dongwu was at a loss for words.
Beicang and Xi Tu participated in the Willow Leaf City war, but he did not, nor did Old Yu and several Earth Decision Makers.
"It’s your prejudice against Sikong Jing and also because you’re afraid; you’re always afraid of Qianwang Holy Tower."
"Qianwang Holy Tower is indeed terrifying, but we’re already in a situation where we must act, and this isn’t Sikong Jing’s fault. I’ve already made it very clear about the Qianyuan Holy Demon Hall’s plan. Without Sikong Jing, we wouldn’t even have the power to resist."
"So Overlord Commerce must unite as one..."
"Others might have doubts about Sikong Jing too, but they believe me, the decision of the Great Heaven Decision, already prepared to confront, while you hesitate and support Nanfeng."
Murong Jianyun’s words were directed at Dongwu, but they also resonated deeply within the hearts of all the Overlord Commerce leaders.
One by one, the battle intent began to condense, the intent to fight Qianwang Holy Tower to the death.
Feeling everything around him, Murong Jianyun asked again with satisfaction, "Dongwu, now that Sikong Jing bears the name of Demon to buy time for Overlord Commerce, what do you think should be done next?"
Dongwu raised his head dumbfoundedly, his mind in turmoil.
He almost became an assistant to the traitor Nanfeng, and harmed Overlord Commerce.
Finally, under Murong Jianyun’s gaze, Dongwu hoarsely replied, "We should fully prepare and fight Qianwang Holy Tower to the end."
After saying this, Dongwu seemed to release something, tears streaming down...
And Murong Jianyun no longer responded but led everyone back into the Heavenly Decision Hall.
His voice rang out again, "Old Yu, from now on, you are the new Southern Sky Technique, just call it Nan Man!"
"Yes!" Yu Liman replied heavily.
...
Just as the leaders of Overlord Commerce completely united, Sikong Jing sat by the window of a certain inn in Batian Outer City.
He did not wear a mask to hide, but sitting there, he seemed like a transparent man.
It was as if no one could clearly see his face; upon closer inspection, they would only see a thin layer of dust.
The inn was initially not very crowded, but as time passed, it grew busier, as the first and second batches of the Hundred Dominating Souls Soldier Killing Array sales had already concluded, and everyone was returning from the inner city.
As night fell... Bang bang bang!
Suddenly, there were heavy footsteps from the stairs of the inn, and a man ran up shouting, "Everyone, I heard a heavy news; the envoy from Qianwang Holy Tower has arrived at Xianwu Town outside the city."
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire inn fell silent for a moment, then erupted into noise.
Yet Sikong Jing remained unfazed.