Killing Fist Reappears

Valley of Evildoers, Sorrowful Crisp Clear Wind?

Duàn Yì slowly raised the Dragon Abyss Sword in his left hand, gazing at its exquisite hilt as he felt the warmth of this ancient divine sword and the invisible film of qi it radiated. He fell into thought.

It seemed this divine sword possessed a spirit. Though he was only its temporary master, it still protected his body from the poisonous gas. It truly was a bug-like existence.

Of course, even without the Dragon Abyss Sword protecting him, with Duàn Yì's Ice Profound Energy having reached Great Accomplishment, he could seal his breath acupoints and would not be easily caught by the poison.

Duàn Yì was an exception. Judging from the Dragon Abyss Sword's performance, if those downstairs had also been poisoned, Qin Xin should be safe with the Heavenly Demonic Qin protecting her, and she would have the means to defend herself.

At the same time, Duàn Yì recalled the damp gale that had swept up when Prince Duan's daughter's corpse had been thrown inside. That should have been when the other side had released the poison.

Yet there was still one thing he could not figure out. What was the other side after—or rather, who was their primary target?

Prince Duan? That was possible.

After all, several top experts of the White Lotus Sect had already ambushed him once before. Since they had failed to achieve their goal, it was perfectly normal for them to try again.

Himself? That was possible too.

After all, he had acted under Xia Hong's orders and wiped out two White Lotus Sect strongholds. Retaliation made sense.

But how could the White Lotus Sect be so mad? Rather than striking when the moon was dark, the wind high, and people scarce, they had chosen to