Undercurrents VI

"Would Zhou Yan be a threat to me?" Zhang Rongfang narrowed his eyes.

First came a message in the handwriting of Heavenly Maiden, then came an inside agent from the Reverse Time Society. The Daoist Congshan, a master of the True One Sect, actually took the initiative to send a message.

"Hurry up! It will be too late if you don't leave now!! Zhou Yan is one of the Great Grandmaster of the Snow Rainbow Pavilion! Do you want to stay here and wait to die? Shangguan Feihe is also tied up with other matters and can't come back for the time being. Once he has a change of heart, no one can save you!!" Daoist Congshan urged anxiously.

"." Zhang Rongfang carefully observed the man. At close range, he could see that the man did not lie at all, and his heart rate and blood flow were consistent with his anxious state.

But this doesn't prove anything. Controlling heart rate and blood flow is not a difficult task for experts with Internal Method Super Grade or higher.

"Hurry up!!" the Daoist Congshan urged.

***Outside Qingchuan Prefecture, in a large expanse of Woodland.

At this moment, First Squad mysterious people dressed in black were walking around the Woodland, each holding a round Purple Red Round Jade Token.

They moved at a steady pace, as if searching for something, their expressions focused.

"Why do we have to do this boring work? Isn't it better to stay at headquarters and enjoy a good life?"

Leading the group were two tall figures dressed in black leather armor.

One of them spoke up lazily.

"What's there to complain about when there's absolutely no danger in this kind of work?" another person said speechlessly.

"It's just a waste of time. Isn't it obvious that the Daoist Daozi of the Great Dao Sect has any way to counter the worship of Worship God? Of course not! If he did, the Eastern Sect wouldn't have been in such a sorry state back then. Why wait until they were wiped out before bringing out such a powerful weapon? Isn't that stupid?" the leader said.

"Don't you understand what they mean? It's just for show. Anyway, we're just playing a minor role, putting on a show for others." The second person sighed.

"So our investigation is just for show; the real work still depends on the people behind us. This is definitely a lie, a fabrication. Of course, if the higher-ups need it, a lie can temporarily become the truth."

"Does this kind of slander work? He is Daozi of the Great Dao Sect. No one would believe such a small trick, right? Didn't you see that the news spread to so many places, and now nothing has happened?" the first person retorted.

"You don't understand. Many things, if they are just one thing, don't mean much, but if they are many and connected, as long as a person has even the slightest doubt, they can shake a lot of things," the second person sighed.

He took the jade plate in his hand and lightly leaped forward, landing on a tree branch.

"This should be the area where the Worship God at the Jade Void Palace disappeared. They investigated this place for a long time before."

"Hmm, this is it. I guess it's still not there. I can just do a quick check and go back."

The two were talking in hushed tones. They didn't notice that the jade plates in their hands were slowly turning a faint silver color.

By the time they realized something was wrong, a Silver Fish Pattern had slowly emerged in the center of the jade plate.

"No way!?" The two Lower Capital stunned and looked at each other in disbelief.

This jade plate is a unique item of the Ling Ting. The Flying Spirit Teaching Sect has many special artifacts designed for Spirit Vein, which can detect all traces left after Spirit Vein Worship God and dies.

As long as the time frame is within ten years, and as long as any residue can be found, it can be traced.

In terms of research on the spiritual network of worship, Soul Court is above all other powers and is the best in the world.

To their surprise, Worship God Expert had actually perished here.

"As long as it wasn't ingested, once you find the dead Spirit Vein black powder, the jade plate can directly indicate the manner of death!"

The two suppressed their horror, realizing the seriousness of the situation.

The only reason this jade plate could turn silver is that it contains remnants of a dead Worship God.

The fish-shaped pattern appearing on it indicates that the death wasn't due to the shattering of the Spirit Core, but rather to some other, special method! Next, we'll see who the killer is, as guided by the jade plate. If it really is Zhang Ying Daozi, then the problem is truly dire!! "There really are other methods to counter the worship of Worship God!??"

The two were shocked. They had only been sent to go through the motions, but they hadn't expected to actually find clues.

"Notify Lord Zhou immediately!" Immediately, one of the two continued searching for the remaining Spirit Vein Black Ash.

The other person led the team and turned to run towards Qingchuan Prefecture.

***Inside the courtyard.

Zhang Rongfang looked at the Daoist Congshan in front of him.

The Heavenly Maiden's handwriting, the inside man of the Reverse Time Society, and Zhou Yan's enigmatic attitude.

And then there's this inexplicable censorship.

Who is telling the truth and who is lying? Who is sincere and who harbors malicious intentions? He can't tell.

But whether you can tell the difference or not, what does it really matter? Knock knock knock.

At that moment, another First Squad of people hurriedly entered the courtyard.

The one leading the group was none other than Zhou Yan, who was dressed in casual clothes.

He was clearly planning to rest, but the jade plate in his hand made his expression unusually solemn.

"Dao Child Zhang, we've found something nearby. You should probably take a look." He tossed the jade plate in his hand onto the ground in front of Zhang Rongfang.

"In Citong, our investigation revealed that several grandmasters who had conflicts with you have mysteriously disappeared."

Here, you discover that the Worship God Grandmaster, with whom you had a conflict, was killed by a strange, unknown method. He wasn't killed by the Worship God, nor did he die from a shattered Spirit Core.

Zhou Yan's expression was gloomy.

His gaze was fixed on Zhang Rongfang.

"Shouldn't you give me an explanation for the results of this investigation?"

"..." Zhang Rongfang glanced at the Daoist Congshan beside him.

The man was no longer anxious. Instead, he stood aside, seemingly oblivious to everything around him.

It was as if the person who had just come to tell him to run away wasn't him at all.

The messenger, the Reverse Time Society, Zhou Yan, and the so-called investigation.

"Explanation? I don't understand what you're talking about. How can I explain it?" He calmed down and said indifferently.

"You should know what I mean," Zhou Yan said, his thoughts racing. "In Citong and Qingchuan, everyone who has had a conflict with you has mysteriously disappeared, and now traces of their deaths have been found. They all died by some special method!"

"What could an ordinary Super Grade like him know? Do you think he was the one who committed the murder?"

A burly figure suddenly walked in through the courtyard gate.

This man had white hair, was three meters tall, and wore a dark blue Daoist Robe unique to the Great Dao Sect.

It was none other than Shangguan Feihe had been entangled earlier.

"Prefecture Lord Shangguan, I didn't expect you to return so promptly." Zhou Yan turned around to look at the other person, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes.

"Why can't I come back? This is the territory that my Shangguan Family has guarded. If anyone dares to cause trouble here, don't blame me for turning against them!" Shangguan Feihe said coldly, his eyes fixed on Zhou Yan.

"Since the Prefecture Lord is here, that's perfect. Now you can take a look at the evidence I found here." Zhou Yan pointed to the jade plate on the ground.

Immediately, countless gazes fell upon the jade plate. Everyone present was extraordinary, and many recognized the jade plate.

This thing has appeared several times in previous unrest and mystery cases.

Most experienced people can recognize this item.

"It's Falling Jade Plate!"

Shangguan Feihe naturally recognized this item as well.

He also understood what the fish-shaped markings on the fish meant.

"We used four Falling Jade Plate before, and the result was that two of them had fish patterns. Now, I came here and used another jade plate, and the result was that I got fish patterns again."

Zhou Yan said in a deep voice.

"Now, tell me, why are most of the jade plates related to Daozi problematic?"

"The strongest person around Daozi is only Super Grade cultivator. How could he possibly kill a Grandmaster?" Shangguan Feihe retorted. "Therefore, even if we determine that the manner of death is suspicious, we shouldn't be certain that he was the one who did it!"

"Then why did all the dead have a grudge against him?" Zhou Yan demanded sharply.

At this moment, Shangguan Feihe already sensed that something was wrong. Zhou Yan should have been on their side, but now he was inexplicably questioning him about this matter.

"He couldn't have killed the person!" Shangguan Feihe's eyes turned icy.

"Who is that?! Tell me?! Who is it?!" Zhou Yan stepped forward. "Do you know that among the dead are grandmasters from your Twelve Clan Estates?!"

"Do you have any evidence?!" Shangguan Feihe retorted without backing down.

"Before I arrived, someone from Reverse Time Society sent him a message telling him to escape. That's the evidence!" Zhou Yan suddenly said.

He pointed to the Daoist Congshan standing to the side.

"Brother Cong Shan cooperated with us, pretending to be a master of the Reverse Time Society, to help him escape. He didn't object; instead, he was genuinely considering it! This alone tells us there's something wrong with him!"

"Are you sure!?" Shangguan Feihe suddenly looked at the Daoist Congshan. His copper bell-like eyes gleamed with a deep, fierce light under the moonlight.

The Daoist Congshan felt a chill run down his spine, and the hairs on his body stood on end. He almost took a step back.

Yes! That's true!

"What happens to people outside is none of Prefecture Lord Shangguan's concern, but the Twelve Clan Estates are all interconnected. If a Grandmaster among them dies, killed by an internal traitor, how could Prefecture Lord Shangguan not care?" Zhou Yan's voice was icy.

Shangguan Feihe fell silent and turned to look at the Zhang Rongfang beside him.

"Zhang Ying, did the person die because of you?! As long as you say no, I guarantee your safety in Qingchuan Prefecture!"

"Is the Prefecture Lord teaching people to escape punishment?!" Zhou Yan shouted sternly.

"Shut up!" Shangguan Feihe roared, the huge sound wave like a lion's roar, which shook the stone powder off the walls of the courtyard and caused ripples to surge in the small pond.

"I hereby represent the Snow Rainbow Pavilion Army Lord! How dare you be so insolent!? I will exterminate your entire clan!"

Zhou Yan stepped forward and roared, his burly body exuding an aura only slightly weaker than Shangguan Feihe's.

"Exterminate my entire clan? I'll exterminate you first!!" Shangguan Feihe's body rapidly expanded, and Silver Patterns appeared on his surface.

"Harboring a wanted criminal! Releasing a traitorous accomplice! Shangguan Feihe, I think you're tired of living!!" Zhou Yan slowly gripped the hilt of his sword at his waist.

On the surface, he appeared stern and imposing, but in reality, he was secretly delighted.

The purpose of this trip, whether it's framing Zhang Rongfang or provoking Shangguan Feihe, is to achieve the desired effect.

If he could also pin the charge of colluding with the rebels on Shangguan Feihe, then his purpose in coming here would be perfectly accomplished.

"Let me ask you one more time: are you really going to protect someone who colludes with traitors? Are you sure he really is Zhang Ying? Really in his thirties? Really the so-called peerless genius?"

Shangguan Feihe, breathing heavily, looked at Zhang Rongfang beside him.

"In the name of the Celestial Venerable, tell me the truth. Have you colluded with rebels?!"

"Without."

Zhang Rongfang shook his head.

"Are your Civilian Skill Cultivation and age fake?"

"No."

"Were you a pawn of the Eastern Sect back then? Are you still loyal to the Eastern Sect?" Shangguan Feihe asked again.

"No," Zhang Rongfang replied.

Shangguan Feihe gave Zhou Yan a cold look, then looked at Zhang Rongfang again.

"Finally, were the Shang Family of the Western Sect and Jade Void Palace killed by you in collusion with others?"

"No," Zhang Rongfang said.

"Do you see that? In the name of the Celestial Venerable! If there is even the slightest lie at this moment, he will surely be punished for Worship God in the future! Therefore, he cannot be..."

"Killing them doesn't require anyone's cooperation."

Shangguan Feihe stopped abruptly before he could finish speaking.

His voice was completely suppressed by Zhang Rongfang and deep voice.

His voice was clearly louder.

But at this moment, Zhang Rongfang's short answer sounded like a resounding bell, making everyone's hearts tremble.

All eyes immediately turned to Zhang Rongfang.

Including Zhou Yan and Shangguan Feihe.

"What did you just say?! Say it again!" Shangguan Feihe glared angrily at Zhang Rongfang.

He doubted he had heard correctly.

I misheard what you just said.

"I said, to kill them, I don't need anyone else, I alone am enough."

Zhang Rongfang's expression remained calm as he repeated the statement.

He raised his head, meeting the gaze of everyone present.