The elders observed this reaction and exchanged glances, basically confirming that Tian Rui Chi was not under suspicion.
But...
"We still don't know the specifics. We've already sent people to investigate, but before that, we need you to tell us everything that happened to the Sect Master in the Capital City, without leaving out a single detail. Also, what happened when the Sect Master parted ways with you? Did he encounter a powerful enemy?"
A powerful enemy?
Wait! Could it be Brother Ye...
No! Impossible!
Brother Ye was indeed very powerful, but that was only in relation to someone at my level.
Against an existence like Master, he would have no chance of victory whatsoever!
If there truly was someone capable of killing Master, then there could only be one person...
Tian Rui Chi suddenly raised his head, killing intent surging from his eyes!
"The Saintess of the Extreme Ice Sect... No! The Extreme Ice Sect's Supreme Sect Master, Qi Ba Jiu!"
His berserk killing intent seemed to stir the [Wood Soul Sword Embryo] within his body.
A humming sword cry suddenly erupted from within him.
With his master murdered and his mind consumed by intense hatred, Tian Rui Chi actually broke through on the spot! The sword embryo erupted, and sword intent surged into his mind. Tian Rui Chi felt his brain split into two halves. One half was consumed by rage, leaving no room for reason, while the other was occupied by sword intent, leaving no room for anything else.
Under such bizarre circumstances, his strength began to rise wildly, and his comprehension of the sword path advanced another level.
"What is this?!"
The elders present were stunned on the spot.
"As expected of an unparalleled genius whom the Sect Master took a fancy to and personally accepted