Only at this moment did Lin Tianlong finally come to a sudden realization.
The true mastermind who had killed his disciple had never been Ye Chen, that scapegoat, but the smiling young man before him!
Ye Chen had merely been a shield, a pawn used by someone else!
"Bastard!"
Though he desperately wanted to rush forward and tear Jiang Che to pieces, the last shred of reason forced Lin Tianlong to stop in his tracks.
He was furious beyond measure, but his emotions had not completely clouded his judgment.
He knew very well that he was already badly injured and greatly weakened, while this young man of unknown origin was a Heavenly Human Realm expert!
A direct confrontation? That would be nothing but suicide!
More importantly...
The other party had infiltrated this place late at night and calmly revealed all these hidden truths to him... What did that mean?
There was only one possibility...
Dead men were the best at keeping secrets.
"He came here... to silence me!"
At that thought, Lin Tianlong's heart went cold. A bone-chilling chill instantly doused his rage, replacing it with endless fear and despair.
He immediately concealed his aura and subtly edged backward, his gaze warily searching for the exit of the secret chamber as he prepared to fight his way out at any moment.
Seeing the fear and retreat in Lin Tianlong's eyes, the mocking curve at Jiang Che's lips became even more pronounced.
"What? Want to run?"
He chuckled softly. His voice was not loud, yet it exploded through the cramped secret chamber like thunder, making Lin Tianlong's eardrums ache.
"Dragon Lord Lin, do you think... you still have a chance to escape before a Heavenly Human Realm expert?"
Hearing that merciless verdict, Lin Tianlong's face turned ashen, and he remained silent.