My Merits Cover the World, What Position Am I In

At the same time, several Worry-Forget Sect experts stared tensely at Ji Shengmang, terrified he would utter the three words "Sikong Jing." The moment he dared open his mouth, they would strike first and kill him.

Even if it meant being punished by the Young Sect Master, they had to kill him first.

Ji Shengmang's mind was a tangled mess. He was really going to die... Should he reveal Sikong Jing's name or not?

Perhaps if he said it, Wang Ge would not kill him. But according to rumor, she would suffer a backlash and die.

After struggling for a long time, Ji Shengmang slowly closed his eyes.

He sighed inwardly. He could not betray Sikong Jing. Whether it was Sikong Jing's eventual counterattack against Ji Tan upon his return, or the kindness Old Marshal Beigong and Sikong Jing had shown him—he could not betray them.

Besides, even if Wang Ge suffered a backlash, he still would not have any chance of surviving.

Pfft...

The next instant, Sikong Ling thrust her sword through Ji Shengmang's chest. His eyes flew wide before he fell straight down. Eunuch Zou immediately stepped forward to inspect him, then nodded at Ji Tan several breaths later.

That nod naturally confirmed that Ji Shengmang was thoroughly dead. Ji Tan could not help but burst into hearty laughter.

After cupping his fists toward Wang Ge and exchanging a few polite words, he departed with Yan Ruyu.

Before leaving, he added, "Young Sect Master, once I have dealt with the matters ahead, I will certainly order the slaughter of the entire Long Night Holy Dragon Palace, avenging Sect Master Mo Ci's... blood-deep hatred."

At the same time, Yan Ruyu stared fixedly at Sikong Ling several times, her brows tightly furrowed.

She still desperately wanted to know what sort