Section 43: Outburst in Silence

For a moment, winds and clouds shifted, the scene changed abruptly, and the situation turned perilous in the extreme.

Chu Yun remained silent, seated steadily in his place, unmoving as a mountain. Zen Lord's sharp rebuke rang beside his ears, yet he seemed not to hear it. His expression was calm as his gaze swept over everyone present.

Nine-Lives Demon Lord was so excited his face had flushed red. He panted heavily, demanding to challenge Peerless.

Black Mountain Barbarian Lord wore a bloodthirsty smile at the corner of his lips, glaring fixedly at Chu Yun.

Drizzle Sword Lord sat with a faint smile, specifically asking to see Master Yu Ya, intending to throw Chu Yun's plans into disarray.

Then there was Purple Sky, holding the painting scroll with his eyes lowered. Beneath that silent facade lurked the most dangerous killing intent.

Chu Yun's heart sank as he suddenly grasped a crucial point. "Purple Sky came to assassinate me under Jianghan Kingdom's name, presenting this painting. On one hand, that shows Jianghan Kingdom's ruler has absolute confidence in Purple Sky, believing he will certainly succeed. On the other hand, it foretells that Jianghan Kingdom will surely launch military action after the assassination."

"Once the assassination is carried out, if Purple Sky—Jianghan Kingdom's representative—is exposed, Jianghan Kingdom's hostility will be plain for all to see. If the assassination succeeds, Jianghan Kingdom will seize the chance to send out its armies. If it fails, Jianghan Kingdom will still be exposed, and they will definitely launch an attack. By then, my Shu Clan will be besieged on two fronts!"

His gaze swept around again. The seats that had belonged to Wine Hero King and Immortal Pouch King were already empty.

Marquis Wuchang stood in the middle of the hall with his arms folded across