NOVPUBIn the study of the Gu Family Manor, Gu Yang hurried in from outside. Seeing this, Gu Qingfeng, who was observing the True Intent Map of the Master, furrowed his brows slightly.
"What’s the matter that has you so panicked?"
"Father, the Nine Curves Sword Sect is gone!"
Gu Yang spoke directly.
Upon hearing this, Gu Qingfeng’s expression shifted slightly, "I’ve heard that the Nine Curves Sword Sect is a top force in Nine Curves Road. The sect master of the Nine Curves Sword Sect, Li Qing, known as Sword Lord, seems to have also broken through to the Bone Refining Realm. Unless some millennium-old sects or noble families make a move, I’m afraid it wouldn’t be so easy to annihilate the Nine Curves Sword Sect!"
It might not seem like much in front of the current Gu Family Manor.
But when you look at the Martial World.
The Bone Refining Realm still belongs to the truly strong.
Initially, the supreme power of White Stone Dao was merely at Blood Refining Perfection.
Taishan Road was a bit stronger than White Stone Dao, but the Green Sun Sect wasn’t that mighty either, having only the Green Sun Ancestor with the strength of Evil Refining entering his body, capable of rivaling a martial artist of the Marrow Cleansing Realm.
The rest of the strong were also at most in the Bone Refining Realm.
However,
The resources of Nine Curves Road were comparable to those of White Stone Dao.
Normally,
No one should target the Nine Curves Sword Sect.
More importantly, the Nine Curves Sword Sect had the backing of other forces.
Just like in the past, the Qin Family, strictly speaking, also had the support of the Green Sun Sect.
Gu Yang said, "In one night, everyone from the Nine Curves Sword Sect disappeared without a trace. Apart from some bloodstains and remains, there was no other sign of life in the entire sect."
"Moreover—"
"Some people heard Buddha’s chant on the night the Nine Curves Sword Sect disappeared, and others claim to have seen Buddha reincarnate. Now, rumors have spread among the people in Nine Curves Road, saying that the Nine Curves Sword Sect had incurred the wrath of gods and Buddha himself, angered, struck out, and erased the Nine Curves Sword Sect!"
Gu Yang’s words caused Gu Qingfeng’s face to show a slight change.
"Buddha..."
"Could it be that there are really divine beings in this world?"
Gu Qingfeng murmured to himself.
Then,
He shook his head.
If there were truly divine beings in the world, they wouldn’t only annihilate the Nine Curves Sword Sect.
Evil spirits run rampant.
Strange occurrences are common.
Chaos arises across the world.
In terms of committing evil, the Nine Curves Sword Sect is far less than those millennium-old noble families and ancient sects.
"The so-called divine beings are not to be trusted. The ones who destroyed the Nine Curves Sword Sect are most likely that evil spirit!"
"However, the fact that they could annihilate the Nine Curves Sword Sect overnight without a single person escaping is enough to prove that the evil spirit’s strength is far from simple—"
Gu Qingfeng’s gaze was solemn.
With the strength of an evil spirit, slaying a Bone Refining Realm’s Li Qing was naturally not a problem.
But,
For an evil spirit to wipe out the entire Nine Curves Sword Sect, leaving no one able to escape, that was a different matter.
It’s obvious then,
The evil spirit in Nine Curves Road must be extraordinarily powerful.
"Has the Evil Suppression Bureau taken any action?"
Gu Qingfeng asked again.
Gu Yang shook his head, "The Evil Suppression Bureau should have received the news, but as for specific actions, it’s currently impossible to find out precisely."
After all, the Evil Suppression Bureau is an organ of the court, and its strength is formidable. Given the current intelligence capabilities of the Gu Family Manor, it’s completely unrealistic to try to precisely control the movements of the Evil Suppression Bureau.
Regarding this,
Gu Qingfeng also understood.
"Continue to pay attention to the developments of Nine Curves Road, and inform me immediately if there are any issues. Remember, without my permission, you must absolutely not set foot in Nine Curves Road!"
"Even though your strength is not weak, that evil spirit was able to annihilate everyone in the Nine Curves Sword Sect overnight. Its strength is certainly not that simple—"
"The evil spirit that could annihilate the Nine Curves Sword Sect would certainly not be something Gu Yang could contend with.
"If the other party presumptuously entered Nine Curves Road and encountered that evil spirit, the consequences would be unimaginable."
"Father, rest assured, your son has a clear understanding!"
Gu Yang nodded. 𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒑𝒖𝒃.𝙘𝙤𝒎
Gu Qingfeng did not say much more and then let him go ahead and leave.
The next day.
Gu Qingfeng left the Gu Family Manor and made his way to White Stone City, where he heard many civilians discussing matters related to Nine Curves Road.
"They say that divine beings and Buddhist sages have descended to Nine Curves Road, that night the Buddha’s light filled the sky, and by the next day, all members of every sect had vanished!"
"Hiss, the descent of a Buddha; could it be that divine beings truly exist in this world?"
"What’s so strange about the existence of divine beings? Rumors abound that now all over the world, supernatural phenomena are appearing. It’s said that outside Guangyang Prefecture, even the statues are speaking human words.
Now with the Buddha’s descent on Nine Curves Road, it’s not an impossible affair—"
The words of the crowd reached Gu Qingfeng’s ears without altering the expression on his face.
However.
From this matter.
Gu Qingfeng had also indirectly confirmed one thing.
That is, the news about Nine Curves Road could no longer be suppressed by the court.
Otherwise.
Such news would absolutely not have become common knowledge.
If it is like this here, in other places the news was probably already widespread.
"Now, it’s a matter of seeing how the Evil Suppression Bureau will respond!"
Gu Qingfeng pondered.
He did not linger in White Stone City; after a brief stroll, he returned to the Gu Family Manor.
This time, Gu Qingfeng had no other purpose. He merely wished to visit White Stone City and, as he had secluded himself for a long time, he had almost never stepped out of the Gu Family Manor.
Now having a clear understanding of the situation in White Stone City, Gu Qingfeng had some ideas in mind.
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Nine Curves Road.
Yunshan City.
Jiang Qin sat majestically in the main seat of the magistrate’s Inner Hall, with the Yunshan Prefect at his side, his face full of utmost respect and deference.
"This official demands all the intelligence on the initial emergence of the Nine Curves Sword Sect and that evil spirit!"
"Mr. Jiang, rest assured, subordinates have already been dispatched to handle this, and it’s believed that it won’t be long before we receive news!"
The Yunshan Prefect said with a face full of obsequious laughter.
Having said this.
His expression turned somewhat hesitant: "Now that the evil spirit has obliterated the Nine Curves Sword Sect, is there a possibility that it may target our Yunshan City next?"
"Evil spirits act unpredictably, and the blood and qi of our human race are their favorite delicacies. If that entity really targets Yunshan City, it is not out of the realm of possibility."
Jiang Qin gave him a sidelong glance and spoke indifferently.
These words.
Made the Yunshan Prefect’s face turn even paler.
Following that.
Jiang Qin continued, "However, you may rest assured, the Evil Suppression Bureau has already taken over this case, so it is definitely impossible to let that evil spirit run amok.
As soon as the whereabouts of that evil spirit are found, I will personally suppress it!"
"With Mr. Jiang’s assurances, this subordinate can now be at ease!"
The Yunshan Prefect’s face finally looked much better. The reputation of the Evil Suppression Bureau was not minor, and as Jiang Qin, the deputy commander for Guangyang Prefecture’s Evil Suppression Bureau, his strength was astonishing.
Since he had made such a declaration, it seemed unlikely that there would be any problem.
Just at that moment.
A constable hurried in from outside and respectfully handed over a dossier to Jiang Qin.
"Mr. Jiang, this contains all the records pertaining to that evil spirit, please take a look!"
"Hmm—"
Jiang Qin gave a slight nod and immediately opened the dossier to read the information recorded within.
