NOVPUBThe sudden appearance of the Swift Soldier left most people present stunned, for they had never seen such a person before, and wondered why he would emerge from the ruins.
The only ones not surprised were the five from the Wanxiang Sect including Lei Qian, and Ma Shaoyuan and Shi Sanmei from the Divine Sword Sect.
They had all seen this magical subordinate summoned by Lin Qian before, but they were puzzled as to why the Swift Soldier had appeared.
After his appearance, the Swift Soldier walked straight toward Lei Qian. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he stopped before him, saluted, and said, "Mr. Lei, by His Majesty’s command, I am here to deliver a message, telling you all not to worry. His Majesty and the Empress are cultivating within the ruins and will emerge on their own soon. There is no need for concern."
Lei Qian stood dazed in place, and after a long while, he came to his senses, "Hmm... okay, I understand."
Once the Swift Soldier had finished speaking, he turned into a shadow and rushed into the gateway, disappearing into the radiant light.
Even after the Swift Soldier vanished, the others had yet to recover from their shock.
"Lei Qian, who was that person, and what exactly happened?" Qin Wushuang asked Lei Qian, bewildered. The events that unfolded were entirely beyond his comprehension.
"Sect Master, that person was summoned by boss Lin Qian. As for who exactly he is, I am not sure," said Lei Qian with a look of helplessness. "The ’His Majesty’ he mentioned is naturally our boss, and the ’Empress’ is Ye Xin."
"What?" After hearing this, Qin Wushuang was astonished and turned to look at Mei Yuexia, who was also completely baffled, clearly unable to understand what was going on.
"Sect Master, there is another matter. There was a problem with this Middle Ages ruin; we didn’t receive any rewards," Lei Qian said, prompting both Qin Wushuang and Mei Yuexia to change their expressions.
After hearing this, Qin Wushuang and Mei Yuexia also turned their gaze towards the disciples of the other Sects, finding them all with faces filled with disappointment and confusion.
It seemed that the situation was probably as Lei Qian said: something had happened with the Middle Ages ruins, and they had received no rewards.
For some reason, Qin Wushuang had a vague feeling that Lin Qian might be involved in this.
Moreover, the Swift Soldier who had just emerged from the Middle Ages ruins had retreated back inside, which was very strange.
In the past, as soon as the Middle Ages ruins ended, the gateway would close completely. It had never remained open after the disciples, like Lei Qian’s group, emerged.
It wasn’t until the Swift Soldier that had come out went back that the gateway’s radiance completely disappeared, as if it was specifically prepared to close later than usual.
If Qin Wushuang could notice such a situation, hadn’t the others paid attention?
"Sect Master Qin, the person who came out of the ruins just now, what was that all about? It seems related to your Wanxiang Sect. Could it be that this anomaly with the Middle Ages ruins is related to you?" Shengtian Sect’s Sect Master Zhang Dingyun asked with narrowed eyes, looking towards Qin Wushuang.
With Zhang Dingyun’s words, the Sect Leaders of the other five Sects also turned their gazes over.
"Hmph, our Wanxiang Sect’s disciples also did not receive any rewards. What does the anomaly of the Middle Ages ruins have to do with us? As for that person just now, why should I have to explain to you!" Qin Wushuang retorted coldly to Zhang Dingyun’s pressing.
"Hehe, is that so? I find it quite suspicious..." Zhang Dingyun replied with a light laugh, continuing to stare at Qin Wushuang.
"What do you want to do?" Qin Wushuang stared at Zhang Dingyun, ready to take action at any moment.
While Lin Qian spoke, Mei Yuexia struggled internally, but ultimately, remembering the instructions of her female Sword Saint senior sister, she sighed helplessly and went to stand beside Qin Wushuang.
Following her, Hai Xiaoyun of the Beast Taming Sect also brought his disciples to the side of the Wanxiang Sect, their intentions clear without words.
Seeing this scene, Zhang Dingyun’s eyes gleamed with a hint of ruthlessness. His hands clenched and then relaxed, as he thought to himself.
After a while, Zhang Dingyun put on a smile, "Since Sect Master Qin is so insistent, it seems that what you say must be true. I will take my leave."
Having said that, Zhang Dingyun turned around and summoned the Cloud Boat, although his expression was slightly cold.
"Divine Sword Sect seems to be siding with Wanxiang Sect, and with the Beast Taming Sect as well, now is not the right time to take action," Zhang Dingyun thought silently as he watched his disciples board the Cloud Boat. "But the alliance between Wanxiang Sect and Divine Sword Sect suggests that Wei Wushuang must truly have passed away."
In the past, Wei Wushuang’s strong return had calmed the turbulent situation in Coastal State. With the War Emperor at their helm, Wanxiang Sect’s status had become somewhat transcendent for a time.
Because of Wei Wushuang’s presence, Shengtian Sect dared not act rashly against the Divine Sword Sect, as a battle could result in mutual destruction, giving Wanxiang Sect an opportunity to take advantage.
Now that Wanxiang Sect and Divine Sword Sect subtly stood on the same side, it was evident that the stabilizing factor of Wei Wushuang had disappeared, leading the two to ally for self-preservation.
"For now, I’ll let you make your moves. When the time comes, it will be Shengtian Sect’s turn to dominate Coastal State," Zhang Dingyun stood atop the Cloud Boat, coldly gazing in Qin Wushuang’s direction.
After Shengtian Sect’s departure, Qin Wushuang and the others breathed a sigh of relief, not wishing to clash with Zhang Dingyun just yet.
Soon after, the people from Great Spear Sect and Beast Taming Sect also left, and those from Medical Sect and Quenching Fire Sect successively departed from the location of the Middle Ages ruins.
"Sect Master Qin, what do you plan to do now?" Mei Yuexia looked at Qin Wushuang and asked.
Qin Wushuang looked towards the silent gateway and sighed, "I am going to wait here. If I don’t bring Lin Qian back, I am likely doomed..."
"What?" Not only Mei Yuexia, but also Hai Xiaoyun, the Sect Leader of the Medical Sect who had not yet left, looked at Qin Wushuang in astonishment.
They did not understand why Qin Wushuang was doomed if he did not bring Lin Qian back.
After all, as one of the former Wanxiang Twins and the current Sect Master of the Wanxiang Sect, Qin Wushuang’s status and strength were among the top in Coastal State. Who would want his life?
Seeing the perplexed expressions of Mei Yuexia and Hai Xiaoyun, Qin Wushuang could only smile bitterly.
Others assumed his senior brother had died from poison, but Qin Wushuang was well aware that his senior brother was still very much alive and kicking.
He believed that if he failed to bring Lin Qian back safely, his senior brother would surely skin him alive.
Buzz!
Just as Qin Wushuang was troubled, a wave of the Array’s energy emerged, and everyone sensed it, their heads snapping up to look at the gateway to the Middle Ages ruins.
The gateway, which had been quiet, suddenly lit up again, and a figure emerged from within.
"Lin Qian!" Seeing the person, Qin Wushuang shouted out in surprise.
