After clearing away the trash in front of the stone gate, Kong Wu stepped forward and patted it.
"Interesting..."
After feeling the slightly rough friction, Kong Wu spread his legs and pressed his fan-sized palms tightly against the stone gate.
The muscles in his back twisted into a savage, grotesque shape, like the face of an evil spirit staring at the people behind him through his thin clothes.
The muscles in his shoulders suddenly tightened, sending power into his arms.
Crack~
With a strange sound, the stone gate trembled, shaking loose the dust that had clung to it for who knew how many years.
Xiao Yunming's eyes lit up. Before he could say anything, he saw Kong Wu push with all his might, and the stone gate slowly began to move as it trembled.
Amid a thunderous rumble, the gap in the middle of the stone gate gradually widened.
"Ha!"
Kong Wu gave a low shout and pushed harder.
With a boom, the stone gate swung completely open, revealing a pitch-black entrance.
Kong Wu casually dusted off his hands, turned around, and said with ease, "Done!"
Behind him, an unusual silence reigned. Only the hurried breathing of the burly men echoed through the passage.
"Hahaha!"
Xiao Hong's face was covered in smiles. He was just about to step forward and say something when he noticed a subtle smile on Kong Wu's face as he looked toward the path they had come from.
The next moment, he seemed to sense something as well. His expression instantly darkened, and he turned to look.
Jin Hefeng came down with four or five Demon Suppression Guards, his hands clasped behind his back.
"Senior Xiao looks so happy. Why didn't you invite this junior to share in the joy?"
Jin Hefeng Lifespan: 299 Strength: 71 Skills: Blood Slaughter Heart Sutra, Soul-Chasing Claw, Heaven's Net Saber
The Hundredhousehold of the Purple Flame County Demon Suppression Division descended as if no one else was around.
"The former dynasty's royal tomb isn't exactly a benevolent place. Why didn't you give me a heads-up, Senior Xiao? Then I could have lent you a hand, couldn't I?"
As soon as those words left his mouth, Xiao Hong narrowed his eyes, while Xiao Yunming immediately began scanning the surrounding disciples of Purple Flame Hall.
Xiao Hong's tone was no longer gentle as he said, "Captain Jin's methods are truly impressive. You must have spent quite a bit of effort planting people in my Purple Flame Hall."
Very few people within Purple Flame Hall knew about the royal tomb. Even the disciples of Purple Flame Hall present now had only learned of it after coming down here.
And after they had come down, they had remained under his watch every moment. Therefore, Jin Hefeng could only have learned of this beforehand.
That meant the person he had planted in Purple Flame Hall had to hold a high position.
Who could it be?
His gaze swept over the handful of people who knew the truth. Xiao Hong had already begun taking precautions in his heart.
On the other side, Xiao Yunming had already made arrangements.
The people of Purple Flame Hall began to move, silently surrounding Jin Hefeng and his group.
At the same time, Purple Flame Hall's Left Protector, Yang Guangchuan, whose cultivation was second only to Xiao Hong's, came over and whispered, "He didn't bring many people. Should we..."
Hearing this, Xiao Hong narrowed his eyes and began to ponder.
On the surface, they did not dare touch anyone from the Demon Suppression Division, as that would draw the attention of the Qingzhou Demon Suppression Division.
Even if he, Xiao Hong, successfully advanced to the Golden Core stage, in the face of the Great Jing Dynasty's most powerful force, someone at the Golden Core stage was still no more than an ant.
But now, they were deep underground, and everyone around them was one of their own.
"Hall Master, I think..."
Yang Guangchuan moved a little closer, seemingly having some idea in mind.
But the next moment, both of their expressions changed.
A burly figure had appeared beside them at some unknown point.
The air exploded with a string of firecracker-like bangs as Kong Wu lashed out with a whip kick.
Xiao Hong reacted quickly. A streak of fire flashed, and his entire body was enveloped in a thin layer of flame.
Yet just after doing this, he saw Kong Wu's whip kick land on Yang Guangchuan, sending him flying with a single kick.
Yang Guangchuan's feet dragged across the ground, and he slid backward for quite a distance before managing to steady himself.
His body was likewise wrapped in a thin film of flame.
Lowering his slightly numb hands, he glared at Kong Wu and shouted, "What are you doing???"
In that brief moment, Xiao Hong had already widened the distance between himself and Kong Wu.
Seeing Yang Guangchuan, whose cultivation was only a step below his own, kicked aside by Kong Wu, he could not help clicking his tongue inwardly.
Although he had estimated Kong Wu's physical strength, he still had not expected it to be this powerful.
If Yang Guangchuan had not reacted in time, and that kick had landed on him while he was unprepared...
Wait!
Had he really reacted in time???
Xiao Hong looked at Yang Guangchuan in disbelief.
Kong Wu grinned and said, "That old fellow still owes me something. If you kill him, I'll be the one taking the loss."
As soon as he said this, Yang Guangchuan's heart shuddered violently, and he stared at Kong Wu in disbelief.
How had he seen through it???
Only three people knew about his deal with Jin Hefeng. Besides, given his position in Purple Flame Hall—second to one person and above everyone else—no one would ever imagine that he would contact the Demon Suppression Division.
After being stunned for only a moment, he hurriedly said, "What nonsense are you spouting? How could I possibly attack the Hall Master? You're of unknown origins. I think you were the one who leaked the news to the Demon Suppression Division!"
Xiao Yunming noticed this scene as well. Compared to Kong Wu, whom he had only just met, he trusted this elder of Purple Flame Hall far more.
Thus, after receiving a single look from him, all the Purple Flame Hall members except those guarding against Jin Hefeng and his men looked at Kong Wu with hostility.
Surrounded by a group of Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators, Kong Wu showed not the slightest fear. Instead, he licked his lips, his eyes gleaming with eagerness.
He would not slaughter innocents for attribute points.
But if someone attacked him, they could not blame him for what happened next.
Just as the atmosphere grew tense, as though a chaotic battle might erupt the next moment, Xiao Hong let out a deep sigh and said, "Do you think that even if there are extra Qi Condensation Pills inside, you won't get a share? Or that even if there's a cultivation method, they won't give it to you?"
His eyes were filled with boundless disappointment as he looked at Yang Guangchuan.
"Father, what are you talking about?"
Xiao Yunming was completely baffled by those words.
Yang Guangchuan's expression became agitated, as if he had suffered some grievous injustice. He was just about to defend himself when Jin Hefeng spoke from the other side.
"Brother Guangchuan, forget it. The old man has already seen through us."
After hearing this, the rich expression on Yang Guangchuan's face vanished instantly. He let out a soft sigh and said, "What a pity. Such a good opportunity was ruined by this fellow."
After saying this, before the people of Purple Flame Hall could react, Yang Guangchuan tapped the ground with his foot and leaped to Jin Hefeng's side.
"Senior Xiao, I might as well tell you this: no one in the Demon Suppression Division knows that I came here, and the people behind me are all my own. So Brother Guangchuan's proposal just now was excellent. All you need to do is kill me, and no one will ever know what happened here."
Jin Hefeng spread his hands and spoke in a carefree manner.
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