Chapter 422 - 421: Why Not?
SLAP! The crisp sound of a slap echoed.
Lin Bei’s cheeks were already bright red and badly swollen.
He stared blankly for a moment before snapping back to reality. Breathing heavily, he pointed a trembling finger at Qin Ya. His swollen cheeks turned ashen, and with a spurt, he tilted his head back and coughed up a mouthful of blood. Qin Ya paused, slightly taken aback by the sight.
’He actually coughed up blood from anger,’ Qin Ya thought. ’For a Half-Step King, his composure is pathetic.’
Lin Bei no longer knew how to describe what he was feeling. He only wanted to tear Qin Ya limb from limb and grind his bones to dust. Only that could quell the hatred in his heart!
"Die!"
"Dharma Aspect!"
Lin Bei let out a furious roar, howling at the sky as the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi erupted violently. A Dharma Aspect a hundred zhang tall suddenly coalesced, its monstrous power sweeping across the world!
"A Dharma Aspect!"
"Lin Bei actually summoned his Dharma Aspect. That kid is dead for sure now."
"As expected, the power of a Half-Step King’s Dharma Aspect is astonishing."
Not far away, Huang Ye’s expression was incredibly grim. This was the Huang Family estate. If Lin Bei were to unleash his Dharma Aspect and a battle broke out, it would be enough to destroy the entire place!
’It seems I’ll have to intervene, even if it means offending the Flying Snow Sect.’
Just as Huang Ye made up his mind and prepared to summon his own Dharma Aspect to stop Lin Bei, he froze. He saw a sword—one with a purple blade.
And Qin Ya was slowly drawing that very sword from his waist.
In that instant, his spirit trembled. It was as if he saw a colossal, berserk beast exuding an endless, sharp aura, wreathed in flashing Thunder and treading on dark clouds as it came to tear the world asunder!
"That’s... a Spiritual Artifact!"
HUMMM—
The high-pitched cry of the sword echoed across the land as dark clouds gathered and lightning flashed!
The moment the Ting Xiao Sword was unsheathed, a piercing aura enveloped Lin Bei, dousing him like a bucket of cold water. A chill ran down his spine, and some clarity returned to his mind.
’A Spiritual Artifact! This guy actually has a Spiritual Artifact!’
As Lin Bei stood there in shock, Qin Ya gave a cool smile. The Four Symbols Mysteries manifested, flowing along the edge of his blade, followed by the infusion of the Mysteries of Destruction. Then, he slashed!
The slash was as swift as lightning.
In the blink of an eye, before Lin Bei could even react, the blade had already struck his Dharma Aspect. His Dharma Aspect, like a piece of thin paper, was torn apart with ease. The sword then filled his vision, growing larger in his eyes!
With a faint hum, a wisp of sword energy sliced past, leaving a bloody line on Lin Bei’s neck. He swallowed hard, cold sweat beading on his forehead.
’With a single slash, my Dharma Aspect was shattered, and the blade was at my throat.’
’With a single slash, my life was no longer my own.’
’This young man... just who is he? How can he possess such terrifying strength? Heavens! Is this a level of power someone his age should have? Unbelievable!’
In the distance, Huang Chuan and the others had grown almost numb to the unfolding events.
This young man was simply a monster!
His strength was so immense that in the short time since his arrival, he had shocked them to their core. Even a Half-Step King was utterly helpless before him!
"Who... who in the world are you!?"
Qin Ya gave a cool smile, sheathed his Ting Xiao Sword, and took out the Cyan Cloud Enforcement Order.
He stated coolly, "I am a Law Enforcer from Kunyun Palace!"
Hearing this, everyone in the distance paled—everyone except for Huang Chuan and the old butler, who already knew Qin Ya’s identity. Li Yunchun’s expression, in particular, turned utterly grim. He had, of course, heard of Kunyun Palace. His own master had once told him that in Kunyun Palace, people with his level of talent and strength were a dime a dozen. He had refused to believe it at heart, but after seeing Qin Ya today, he was convinced.
’If one young man has such power, then how terrifying must Kunyun Palace be!’
As an Elder of the Flying Snow Sect, Lin Bei was even more shocked than the others. He knew that the token in Qin Ya’s hand did not represent an ordinary disciple, but a member of Kunyun Palace’s most elite group: the Law Enforcers!
This was because the Flying Snow Sect was one of Kunyun Palace’s vassal powers!
’To think I’d run into a Law Enforcer here today!’
He couldn’t help but tremble at the thought.
A Law Enforcer this young was unprecedented, unheard of. But considering Qin Ya’s strength, he felt that the young man was more than qualified for the role.
"I, Lin Bei of the Flying Snow Sect, greet you, Lord Law Enforcer."
After a moment of frantic deliberation, Lin Bei actually bowed deeply to Qin Ya, causing the jaws of Huang Ye, Li Yunchun, and the others nearby to drop to the floor in astonishment.
Only Lin Bei himself understood. Forget him; even the Sect Leader of the Flying Snow Sect would have to show Qin Ya the utmost deference. This had nothing to do with cultivation, but with the difference in their status. As a Law Enforcer, Qin Ya represented Kunyun Palace itself!
"Oh? And you are..."
"The Flying Snow Sect is a vassal power of Kunyun Palace," Lin Bei explained.
Upon hearing this, Qin Ya instantly understood. He also reflected on the fact that while Kunyun Palace was a Hidden Sect, its influence in the mortal world was immense.
’It’s less of a Hidden Sect and more of a power that operates from behind the curtain.’
"Since that’s the case, how do you propose we resolve this matter?"
"This..." Lin Bei found himself in a difficult position.
At that moment, Li Yunchun’s expression shifted several times before he spoke to Qin Ya. "You may be a disciple of Kunyun Palace, but I am the True Disciple of the Flying Snow Sect’s Sect Leader. Big deal, I’ll give Huang Yanrou a gift and apologize. Let’s just call the matter settled."
Qin Ya’s gaze grew colder upon hearing this, like two icy daggers scraping against Li Yunchun’s skin. He said coldly, "A moment ago, if I hadn’t appeared in time, Miss Huang would have been killed. And you think you can just offer a gift and an apology?"
"Heh. You really think life is that easy?"
"Then what do you want?" Li Yunchun asked, his expression dark.
"Heh. What do I want?"
Qin Ya chuckled softly. In a flash, he was in front of Li Yunchun. With a single grab, he lifted him up like a helpless chick!
"A life for a life, of course."
"Let’s see if anyone can save you after I kill you."
His icy tone, combined with a terrifying killing intent that seemed to have been forged in a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, instantly made Li Yunchun’s face twist with terror.
"You can’t kill me!"
"I am the True Disciple of the Flying Snow Sect’s Sect Leader, a Martial Arts King!"
"If you kill me, he will never let you get away with it!"
Li Yunchun kicked his legs, trying to struggle, but his True Essence had been completely sealed by Qin Ya. Unable to use his power, he could only try to talk his way out of Qin Ya’s killing intent.
"Lord Law Enforcer, you mustn’t!"
At that moment, Lin Bei stepped forward, his face pale, intending to stop Qin Ya.
But Qin Ya shot him an icy glance and said, "What did you call me? A Law Enforcer. Since I am enforcing the law, what’s to stop me from killing him?"
As his words fell, Qin Ya’s eyes turned cold. A massive surge of Thunder power instantly engulfed Li Yunchun’s body, obliterating his flesh and blood in a split second!
CRACKLE... SIZZLE...
A moment later, a completely charred corpse dropped from Qin Ya’s hand. The acrid smell of burnt flesh filled the air. Everyone who witnessed the scene was horrified, and Lin Bei’s face turned deathly pale in an instant.
"Go back and tell the Flying Snow Sect’s Sect Leader!"
"The one who killed his True Disciple was a Law Enforcer of Kunyun Palace, Qin Ya!"