At the sudden voice, Lin Chuan's body stiffened sharply. He spun around at once, his Sharingan locking firmly onto the black-clad man behind him.
After entering the Sage Body state, Lin Chuan's perception of his surroundings had become extraordinarily acute. Yet this black-clad man's appearance had not drawn his attention in the slightest. He had only realized someone was behind him after the other man spoke!
Lin Chuan stared at the black-clad man, and the black-clad man stared back at Lin Chuan. Their eyes met, each reflecting the other's figure.
"Who are you?" Lin Chuan asked coldly.
"I am the Grand Elder of Yuanze Sect, as well as a member of Origin Sect on the Central River Continent. If you are asking for my name, I am Feng Yuan!" the black-clad man replied calmly, showing no intention of concealing his identity.
"Were the people of Yijiang City killed by you?" Lin Chuan clenched his fists and asked again.
"No!" Feng Yuan shook his head.
"Do you think I would still believe you after seeing this sea of blood? Aren't the people here the million living beings slaughtered in Yijiang City?" Lin Chuan narrowed his eyes slightly. A cold, murderous aura spread from his body, and he could attack at any moment.
"Believe it or not, I did not kill them. There is no need for me to lie to you!" Feng Yuan said calmly. "However, there is one thing you got right. Most of the blood spirits here came from those killed in Yijiang City!"
"You..." Lin Chuan's aura erupted. He clenched his right hand, and immense amounts of violet-gold Sage Chakra burst forth, instantly gathering in his palm.
"Chirp!!!"
"Lightning Release: Chidori Sharp Spear!"
A piercing bird cry rang out as black lightning transformed into a spear, appearing before