Chapter 1629: The Shaken Ying Family
In no time, a young woman with snow-white hair and similarly snow-white skin proceeded along the mountain path, slowly ascending step by step towards the altar.
This woman possessed unparalleled beauty, skin as white and delicate as snow, radiant and translucent. She was clad only in a layer of sheer gauze and undergarments, her enchanting jade-like figure faintly discernible, precisely the Ice Woman spoken of by King Zhuanlun!
In the freezing, harsh Snow Mountain climate, this Ice Woman surprisingly appeared unafraid of the cold, barefoot, her entire body seemingly exuding a temperature even colder than ice and snow.
Where she walked, the air automatically condensed, dropping ice shards!
"King Zhuanlun."
As the Ice Woman’s delicate feet stepped onto the altar, she respectfully bowed to King Zhuanlun, her vermilion lips parting slightly, voice as enchanting as the Snow Mountain’s ice Luan, resonant and captivating.
"Hmm, how have your powers improved recently?" inquired King Zhuanlun.
"I’ve made some progress. I currently have one foot in the Primordial Transformation Realm," reported the Ice Woman.
Primordial Transformation!
This is a realm higher than Spirit Void!
It’s said that all beneath the Absolute Peak are mere ants. The Peak Realm is the highest form of Martial Arts the world comprehends, a realm beyond reach.
Spirit Void above Absolute Peak is even more rare.
As for the Primordial Transformation Realm, it’s a realm far beyond earthly desire, only to be pursued by top-tier families, sects, forces in powerful countries, or world-class organizations like the Eighteen Hells!
"Very good, my efforts in nurturing you have not been in vain!"
King Zhuanlun smiled with satisfaction: "Your natural talent is extraordinary; in this ice and snow, you can plunge beneath the Snow Mountain, drawing on ice marrow for cultivation. There is scarcely another like you in the world, and I have high hopes for you!"
"King Zhuanlun, is there something urgent you summoned me for?" the Ice Woman asked proactively.
"Indeed, just moments ago, I received news that there’s been an incident with our subordinate Netherworld Hall!"
King Zhuanlun’s smile disappeared, gradually replaced by a frigid countenance: "Even their Hall Master seems to have perished!"
"And once something occurs with the Netherworld Hall, you know what that means without me saying, right?"
"Therefore, I want you to immediately investigate this matter. If you find there are people audacious enough to disrupt our Netherworld Hall, execute them without mercy!"
"Understood!"
The Ice Woman agreed without hesitation, turned, and gracefully descended the mountain.
King Zhuanlun turned his head, taking a deep gaze at the giant sculpture of Ksitigarbha, and said with hatred: "Of all times, it had to happen on my watch! I will not forgive the instigators!"
"The day the truth is revealed shall be the day of a great bloodbath!"
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Elsewhere, in China’s Capital City!
On a lofty, majestic mountain located in a core region.
This mountain, even within the capital, is a place where strangers are not allowed, considered a Forbidden Land!
It has a particularly unique name, Shenglong Mountain!
This is because the geomantic position here is the best in the capital, with meanings of transformation and ascension, reaching the pinnacle!
Anyone able to approach this mountain has an extraordinary status.
At this moment, atop Shenglong Mountain, in front of a thatched hut.
An elder in simple robes, seated cross-legged atop the mountain, suddenly opened his eyes.
Instantly, it seemed as though the entire expanse above Shenglong Mountain transformed, turbulent clouds seething!
"Who is it? Who dares to kill the elite offspring of the Ying Family?"
The elder’s eyes shone with brilliance, his expression abruptly turning cold and severe!
With a calculation, he immediately knew who among the Ying Family was in trouble!
"It’s Jie’er, someone has actually killed Jie’er!!"
The elder flew into a towering rage, releasing an aura of boundless terror, instantly causing many birds flying above to plummet, trembling on the mountain.
"Is someone attempting a fatal blow at the base of the Ying Family? Outrageous, who possesses such audacity!"
The elder stood, walked to the peak of Shenglong Mountain, overlooking the ground below, taking in the entire Capital City at a glance!
He stood at the pinnacle here in the capital, and across the whole of China, his stature remained unparalleled and transcendent!
Yet for so many years, no one had dared provoke him, let alone threaten the interests of the Ying Family under his protection!
The elder squinted his eyes, suddenly turning again, finding a shivering crane on the ground, he picked it up.
The crane ceased struggling the moment it landed in the elder’s hands, seemingly sensing the vast power emanating from the elder, naturally subdued.
The elder returned to the thatched hut, took out a piece of ancient paper, and wrote a few small lines on it.
Then, he wrapped the paper around the crane’s leg, throwing it into the air. The crane immediately spread its wings, finding its way, flying directly towards a certain direction!
Soon, the entire upper echelon of the Capital City was in an uproar!
The first family of China, the Ying Family, was thrust into unprecedented turmoil!
"It’s... it’s news from the Ancestor!"
"They say that an elite Ying Family member sent abroad, Ying Ji, is in trouble!"
"Ying Ji? Isn’t that one of the most outstanding figures among the third generation, who successfully infiltrated the overseas Netherworld Hall and even served as the Hall Master?"
"My God! Has he been discovered by the higher-ups of the Eighteen Hells? Realized he’s a Ying Family mole and executed him?"
"What a pity! Ying Ji brought so many benefits to the Ying Family over the years, including numerous secret martial arts manuals and wealth he transported from abroad..."
As the entire Ying Family boiled over.
In the old residence of the Ying Family, within the council hall, the atmosphere was grim and solemn, clouds of gloom thickly gathering!
In the central hall, an elder with white hair and beard sat.
And on both sides of the elder, dozens of relatives sat!
The Ying Family, with its extensive lineage and vast legacy, was demonstrated vividly!
These individuals, not to mention themselves, but even any one of their servants would be considered highly significant when placed outside!
The current administration is even directed by these Ying Family members with significant influence, commanding Jiangshan!
"Outrageous, if it weren’t for the Ancestor’s direct message, I wouldn’t believe someone dared to tamper with our Ying Family people!"
The white-haired elder sitting at the center of the hall coldly said: "Jie’er’s status is exceptional, even if the Eighteen Hells truly discovered him as a spy, they might not dare to execute him—they must also fear the power of our Ying Family!"
"Moreover, Jie’er has been cautious and discreet through the years, leaving no trace, not so easily discovered!"
"Therefore, I deduce that this is not the doing of the Netherworld Hall’s upper echelon in the Eighteen Hells, but rather someone else who eradiated him!"
"But who could it be?" asked an elderly man with a quick temper from one of the seats on the right: "Forget the fact that Jie’er had dual protection from the Ying Family and the Eighteen Hells, his personal strength is also at the Spirit Void Ninth Level! He possesses extraordinary abilities, can communicate with the Undead Worm, it’s extremely difficult for anyone to kill him, who on earth has such capability?!"