Deception

After Mi He, Song Wen disguised himself and changed his appearance, then hurried to the Lei Clan's Commonfolk City.

Within Commonfolk City, people came and went, yet there was no sign of unrest.

The formation on the city walls of the Lei Clan's stronghold was still functioning normally.

Everything was as usual, without any disturbance.

Clearly, the Lei Clan's higher-ups intentionally suppressed the news of their patriarch Lei Yue's death.

Song Wen took out the Message Jade Slip belonging to Lei Jun, the head of the Lei Clan.

This Message Jade Slip was given to him by Lei Weiyue.

[Patriarch Lei Clan, you must already know that your Lei Clan patriarch Lei Yue, is dead. Hand over the Essence Sea Fruit, and I can tell you who killed Lei Yue.]

At this moment, the atmosphere in the main hall of the Lei Clan was heavy, and the air was filled with gloom.

The eleven remaining Golden Core cultivators of the Lei Clan gathered here, each with a worried expression.

Just over fifteen minutes ago, Ancestor Lei Yue's Soul Lamp went out.

With Lei Yue being the only Nascent Soul Cultivator in the Lei Clan, their greatest support is lost upon Lei Yue death. The Lei Clan's old enemies and those who covet Lei Clan assets will certainly not let this opportunity pass. They will swarm in like hungry wolves smelling blood, and a bloody storm is about to break out.

"Patriarch, what should we do now? Should we ask the Beast Taming Sect for help? If the Beast Taming Sect intervenes, I believe they will be able to deter those petty scoundrels who covet our Lei Clan," an old woman said.

Before Lei Yue could speak, another male cultivator spoke first.

"The Beast Taming Sect is unreliable. They might be the first to swallow up our Lei Clan's assets. Right now, we should consolidate our power and voluntarily give up some of our assets. Then, we should fully support the family head in achieving Beast Taming Sect Soul. As long as the family head can successfully achieve Nascent Soul, all the crises can be resolved."

No sooner had this person finished speaking than another male cultivator beside him spoke up.

"You've all overlooked one thing: who killed our ancestor? Don't forget, our ancestor went with Mi He Mihe to hunt down a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator. Now, our ancestor, along with the seven Golden Core clansmen who were with him, are all dead. This is enough to show that the opponent's strength was at least above our ancestor's. If someone of that level of cultivation were to attack, without Nascent Soul Cultivator to protect them, the clan's protective formation probably wouldn't last long."

"By the way, how is Senior Mi He doing?" the old woman who had spoken earlier asked.

"We've already sent someone to the Beast Taming Sect to inquire, but the situation is still unclear," a male cultivator replied.

Seeing his clansmen discussing amongst themselves, Lei Yue was overwhelmed with thoughts and didn't know how to respond.

Just then, he received a message from Song Wen.

After reading the message, he shouted.

"Silence."

The hall fell silent immediately, and everyone turned to look at Lei Jun.

Lei Jun passed the Message Jade Slip to everyone, allowing them to read it themselves.

"What do you all think?" Lei Jun asked after everyone had read the message.

"Patriarch, this person learned of the Ancestor's death so quickly, he must be involved in the Ancestor's death. Perhaps, he is the murderer who killed the Ancestor," the old woman said.

Upon hearing this, the people reacted in various ways.

Some people looked worried and anxious; others were filled with anger and righteous indignation.

The worrying thing is that the murderer is Nascent Soul Cultivator even more powerful than the ancestor. If the other party breaks through the clan's protective formation, the Lei Clan will be in grave danger.

What angered them was that the murderer not only killed their ancestor but also dared to brazenly come to their door. This group advocated that they should seek help from the Beast Taming Sect as soon as possible and earnestly request True Person Yang Yu to take action, wipe out the villain, and avenge their ancestor.

"Patriarch, why don't we test the waters first and see what he's up to?" a male cultivator suggested.

Lei Jun nodded and replied to the message.

[Who are you? How did you learn that my Lei Clan patriarch is dead?]

[Who I am is not important; what is important is that the Lei Clan is now on the verge of collapse.] Song Wen Wendao.

"[Are you the one who killed my Lei Clan's patriarch?]" Lei Jun was too lazy to continue with the pretense and directly stated his position.

[Patriarch Lei Clan, you've guessed wrong. The one who killed Lei Yue Non-Self, but someone else. I'll give Lei Clan thirty breaths to consider. If Lei Clan is unwilling to hand over the Essence Sea Fruit, I will leave now. However, the Lei Clan is likely to be wiped out.] Song Wen said.

Upon seeing this message, Lei Jun couldn't help but feel suspicious.

Why is the other party so adamant that the Lei Clan is in danger of being wiped out?

Even if the opponent is Nascent Soul Cultivator, it's impossible for them to kill everyone in the Lei Clan.

After all, Lei Clan family members are not only located in the Lei Clan 'Lei Clan territory, but also have a large number of clansmen scattered in various places outside, and even within the Beast Taming Sect, there are quite a few Lei Lineage members.

Unless, of course, it's the Beast Taming Sect that's after the Lei Clan!

This sudden thought startled Lei Jun, and he broke out in a cold sweat.

If it was truly Mi He who killed the ancestor, she would surely eliminate him completely. If the Beast Taming Sect were to attack, Lei Jun dared not imagine what tragic fate awaited the Lei Clan.

"Who exactly killed my Lei Clan patriarch?" Lei Jun asked.

[Hand over the Essence Sea Fruit, and I will tell you the truth.] Song Wen Wendao.

Lei Jun suddenly stood up and addressed the group of Golden Core cultivators.

"All of you, immediately split up and head to key locations throughout the Lineage compound to gather all essential resources. At the same time, summon any exceptionally talented members of the clan and prepare to evacuate via the underground passages at any time. This time, our Lei Clan may truly be facing an unprecedented crisis."

The Golden Core cultivators accepted the order and departed.

Lei Jun arrived alone at the North City and, through the array barrier, gazed at Song Wen outside the gate.

Song Wen had been here for a while, and he was standing at the city gate, which naturally attracted the attention of the guards and many members of the Lei Lineage.

However, the powerful aura emanating from Song Wen prevented them from approaching him or rashly rebuking Song Wen.

The guards, in particular, could only stand there in fear, lest any movement bring about their annihilation.

Lei Jun raised his left hand, and a spiritual fruit appeared in his palm.

The spirit fruit was about the size of a fist, and its entire body was azure blue, with a faint luster flowing across its surface, like the shimmering waves on the sea.

This is the Essence Sea Fruit.

[Now you can tell me, who killed my Lei Clan patriarch?]

The two were separated by an array barrier. However, Lei Jun did not want too many people to know that his ancestor was dead, so he did not speak but continued to transmit messages through the Jade Slip.

[I won't say anything until I get my hands on the Essence Sea Fruit.] Song Wen Wendao.

Lei Jun tossed the Essence Sea Fruit through the barrier and towards Song Wen.

After Song Wen took the Essence Sea Fruit and confirmed that there were no problems, he took out a jade box and put it away.

[It was Mi He who killed Lei Yue.]

Song Wen said wasn't entirely false; it was Mi He beheaded Lei Yue, and it was she who strangled Lei Yue's soul.

He was merely there, offering Mi He a small amount of help.