RBCT Chapter 80 is titled "A Guilty Feeling".
Chapter 80 is titled "A Guilty Feeling".
Even if the sect leader didn't say anything, everyone realized the seriousness of the matter.
After all, the Supreme Dao Sect has existed on the mainland for so many years, but it has never experienced such a tense period.
This area, spanning a thousand miles, is all territory of the Supreme Daoist Sect, and its management is usually lax.
But at this crucial time, disciples are being questioned everywhere, and there isn't even enough manpower.
Basically, all the disciples who were out on missions were recalled.
Now, the leaders of the four major factions within the inner sect have gathered together.
This shows how serious the matter is.
"Just as dawn broke this morning, the steward guarding the foot of the mountain sent word that the entire wedding procession from the Heavenly Sword Pavilion, consisting of twelve people, was assassinated in the inn last night. Not only did none of the disciples survive, but even Elder Lin, who led the procession, died inside. The entire inn was completely reduced to ruins, and no trace of the murderer's martial arts techniques was left at the scene."
The sect leader said in a deep voice.
He was completely stunned when he received the news this morning.
The place where the incident occurred was not far from the Supreme Dao Sect, but he was completely unaware of it.
Either the other party possesses some magical artifact, or their cultivation level far surpasses his.
However, he quickly denied the second point.
After all, his cultivation level was already at the half-step Mahayana stage, and there weren't many people whose cultivation level was higher than his.
Although he had many doubts, as the sect leader, he still had to give a definitive answer to this matter.
He continued, "The person who made the move was extremely cunning and ruthless. To be able to kill a half-step Nascent Soul sword cultivator in such a short time without even being able to send out a distress signal is no ordinary thing. In my opinion, the murderer must be a top expert hidden by the Demonic Sect for many years, or some reclusive old demon."
The demonic sect and the immortal sect have been fighting for a long time, to the point that they are even locked in a life-or-death struggle.
So if there's anything that can't be explained, just blame it on the Demonic Sect.
Although that's what they say, the sect leader himself doesn't actually believe it.
Because the Demonic Sect's cultivation methods are different from theirs, if they were to make a move against them, it would inevitably attract their attention.
but......
He didn't feel anything last night.
"Sect Master, the attitude of the Heavenly Sword Pavilion is very tough right now." The head of the Heavenly Pivot Peak stood up, cupped his hands, and looked solemn.
He turned to everyone and said, "This morning, the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Sword Pavilion personally sent a message. He was extremely angry in the message. This time, the Heavenly Sword Pavilion lost an elder and eleven of its most core genius disciples, including his only son. They insist that someone within our Supreme Dao Sect did this on our territory because they didn't want to see the marriage alliance between the two sects. They demanded that we hand over the murderer within a limited time and thoroughly investigate the matter. Otherwise, not only will the alliance between the two sects be null and void, but we may even go to war."
Upon hearing this, the elders present began to whisper among themselves.
This is an outcome that no one wants to see.
Although the Heavenly Sword Pavilion's foundation is not as profound as that of the Supreme Dao Sect, it holds a special position on this continent, has extensive connections, and the items it forges are magical artifacts that countless cultivators dream of.
If the other side really wants to fight against the Supreme Dao Sect, they are not afraid.
But this is definitely the worst possible outcome.
In the end, it will inevitably take a huge loss of energy to resolve this matter.
The sect leader raised his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.
He sighed and said, "I went to the ruins of that inn as soon as I heard the news. Judging from the remaining traces at the scene, I also felt that this was not the work of someone from my sect. After all, if it were an elder from the sect, the commotion would not have been completely hidden from the divine sense of the main peak. But now that the people from Tianjian Pavilion have died at the foot of Taishang Mountain, we must give them an explanation and cooperate with the investigation."
After he stepped in, the people below finally quieted down.
This matter is extremely strange.
If it's not the Demonic Sect, and not someone from their sect, then who could it be?
People from other immortal sects?
The sect leader shook his head, unable to figure it out himself. He could only address his subordinates: "Tian Shu Peak, Dan Xia Peak, Xuan Ji Pavilion, and Zuo Wang Xue Pavilion, I hereby order that upon your return, you must immediately summon all disciples and stewards to conduct a thorough investigation last night. We must meticulously examine whether any disciples went out unusually, or whether anyone's whereabouts are unknown. Whether inner or outer sect members, or even menial servants, everyone's movements must be thoroughly investigated for me!"
Even he himself couldn't help but laugh when he heard the word "errand boy".
How could a group of menial disciples who hadn't even broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage kill an old sword cultivator who was close to the Integration stage?
How is that possible?
But the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion was pressing him hard, so he could only put on a show for now.
"We will obey the sect leader's orders." The leaders of Tian Shu Peak and Dan Xia Peak, as well as the pavilion master of Xuan Ji Pavilion, all stood up, clasped their hands, and accepted the order.
However, after receiving the order, these leaders did not sit down immediately.
Their eyes all turned to Gu Yunshu, who was sitting in the corner.
The atmosphere became somewhat tense for a moment.
Everyone knows the truth in private.
In this marriage alliance, the only ones who clearly opposed it throughout the entire Supreme Dao Sect were probably the Holy Maiden Gu Yunshu herself and the Zuowang Snow Pavilion behind her.
Gu Yunshu cultivates the path of ruthlessness, pursuing the goal of severing ties with the mortal world.
Those old guys on the main peak forced her to marry into the Heavenly Sword Pavilion for the sake of their sect's interests, which was tantamount to destroying her Dao heart with their own hands.
Before the marriage alliance even began, everyone from the Heavenly Sword Pavilion had already died.
Gu Yunshu was the biggest beneficiary of this disaster.
It's hard for people not to have doubts about her.
Moreover, after the sect leader finished talking about what happened last night, she was the only one who remained silent.
Although this saint has always been like this, unwilling to communicate with others.
But the current situation gives this attitude a slightly different meaning.
The head of Tian Shu Peak sneered, looked at Gu Yunshu, and said in a sarcastic tone, "Holy Maiden, such a big thing happened last night. As a party involved in this marriage, could it be that you were in seclusion all night and didn't hear anything? I heard that there was an extremely cold aura on the ruins of that inn, which is somewhat similar to the cultivation technique of your Zuowang Snow Pavilion."
Of course, he made that up.
But that didn't stop him from using those words to disgust Gu Yunshu.
After all, once suspicion is established, no further evidence is needed.
As soon as the leader of Tian Shu Peak spoke, the people from Danxia Peak and Xuanji Pavilion looked at her with suspicion.
What the facts are is no longer important.
Even the sect leader who actually went to the scene remained silent.
They all suspected that Gu Yunshu had secretly killed everyone from the Heavenly Sword Pavilion last night in order to resist the arranged marriage.
Despite the subtle doubts emanating from the entire hall, Gu Yunshu remained unfazed, her icy blue eyes showing no emotion whatsoever.
She slowly stood up, gave a slight bow to the sect leader at the top, and replied, "Sect Leader, rest assured, Zuowang Xuege will fully cooperate with the sect. After returning to the pavilion, I will personally investigate the whereabouts of all disciples and stewards last night. If I find anyone who went out abnormally, I will personally apprehend them and send them to the main peak for the sect leader's judgment. I will investigate thoroughly and show no leniency!"
Gu Yunshu's tone was firm, her expression unchanged, still as cold as ever.
But beneath the cold exterior lay a depth of emotion that even she herself was unaware of.
This feeling... is probably what it means to feel guilty.
In an instant, Gu Yunshu felt her blood rush to her head again.