Creak.
The gate opened.
Huangfu Qi walked in, his face full of exhaustion.
" Huangfu Qi, you said you had something to report to me specifically. Tell me, what is it?"
Although Huangfu Yushu had a kind face, his words were incredibly cold.
"This matter is very important, and I would like to report it to Madam privately."
Huangfu Qi spoke cautiously.
" Huangfu Qi, what do you mean? Are you doubting me?"
The butler, who had been inside the room, stiffened slightly.
He was an old man who came to the Dongfang Clan with Huangfu Yushu, and he was extremely loyal to Huangfu Yushu.
"You've misunderstood... It's just that this matter is very important and shouldn't be known to anyone other than Madam."
Huangfu Qi explained, "Alright... you may leave."
Huangfu Yushu waved his hand.
"Lady."
The butler glanced coldly at Huangfu Qi and said with some concern.
" Huangfu Qi is one of us. Although the mission failed, I still want to hear his explanation."
Huangfu Yushu waved his hand.
The butler had no choice but to leave.
After the door closed, Huangfu Yushu looked at Huangfu Qi and asked, "Speak, what is it about that bastard Dongfang Yuechu?"
"Yes, Madam, Dongfang Yuechu is very shrewd. His strength is not as simple as it appears. He... he even..."
Even what!
Huangfu Yushu pressed for an answer.
"Even... Boom!!!" Before Huangfu Qi could finish speaking, he decisively attacked. As Spirit Reader, the speed he unleashed at such close range was impossible to dodge.
The Heaven-Blasting Staff split into countless tiny steel needles, which then stabbed fiercely towards Huangfu Yushu.
"How dare you!!"
Huangfu Yushu remained unchanged.
A yellowish-brown halo appeared around her.
As the matriarch of the Dongfang Clan, she naturally possesses methods to protect herself. Not to mention a Star Level Spirit Reader, even a Universe Level Spirit Reader would find it difficult to kill her.
However, she was still shocked, not knowing what had happened, and even less understanding why the assassins her family had specially trained would suddenly attack her.
This made her feel like she was out of control.
"Die!!"
Countless steel needles slammed into the light shield surrounding Huangfu Yushu. Originally, Huangfu Qi's attack strength was not enough to harm Huangfu Yushu, which was why she was not worried.
However, the situation changed.
Upon striking the protective shield, the sharp edges of the steel needles suddenly erupted with dazzling light. Pfft pfft pfft!!!
The protective shield burst like a balloon, allowing all the steel needles to pierce Huangfu Yushu's body.
The steel needle pierced her body, turning her torso into a sieve.
"How is this possible...? This is the law..."
Huangfu Yushu's composure vanished, replaced by fear, shock, and disbelief...
"Madam, may you have a safe journey!"
Looking at his masterpiece, Huangfu Qi smiled.
They were happy because they had completed their master's task.
boom!!
The door was kicked open, and just as they were fighting, the butler who had just left returned.
Upon seeing the scene inside, he was utterly shocked, his eyes wide with horror.
He never imagined that Huangfu Qi would do something so audacious. "You're asking for death!!"
Without saying a word, he raised his hand and slapped Huangfu Qi. Huangfu Qi did not entangle with him. After taking two steps back, he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and then collapsed to the ground, losing his life.
"This..."
In the blink of an eye, the two living people in the room became dead. The butler felt a chill run down his spine and didn't know how to deal with it.
Ultimately, he chose to report it.
Such a thing happening in the Dongfang Clan is impossible to hide. Now, only the Dongfang Clan and Huangfu Clan can find the culprit and avenge the lady!
Inside the council chamber of the Dongfang Clan.
The sandalwood incense was burning slowly, its wisps of smoke barely dispelling the chill in the hall.
The head of the Dongfang Clan, Dongfang Ba, sat in the main seat, exuding a terrifying aura. His face was extremely gloomy, and his fingers were on the armrest, leaving several deep marks.
Beside him stood Dongfang Tianyou, the eldest son of the Dongfang Clan, his face contorted with rage and his eyes bloodshot.
The butler knelt on the ground, recounting the whole story in detail. "After learning that Dongfang Yuechu had been admitted to the Yanhuang Academy, Madam worried that he would threaten the young master's position in the future, so she sent Huangfu Qi others to assassinate him. However, the assassination failed. Afterwards, Huangfu Qi returned and said he wanted to report to Madam alone. Madam told me to leave, and not long after I went out, I sensed fluctuations of Origin Force inside the room. I immediately went back in and found that Madam had already perished, and Huangfu Qi had also committed suicide."
After he finished speaking, he kowtowed heavily.
"Master, I dare not conceal the slightest truth; every word is true. If there is even a single lie, I am willing to be torn to pieces. This matter must be related to Dongfang Yuechu... I just don't know what methods he used..."
The head of the Dongfang Clan was ashen-faced and remained silent.
Dongfang Tianyou suddenly raised his head, his voice filled with undisguised rage. He said, "That damned Dongfang Yuechu, that bastard, actually turned the people around my mother against her and even caused her death!"
"Young Master, I don't know the specifics either, but..."
"Waste!"
Dongfang Tianyou kicked over the tea table, shattering teacups on the floor. His breathing was rapid, his eyes filled with murderous intent. "This beast dares to turn against his mistress! I'll tear him to pieces!"
"Enough!!"
Dongfang Ba finally spoke. He glanced at his son and said, "I will handle this matter!"
"Father, that bastard killed my mother!"
Dongfang Tianyou roared, "It was your mother who struck first. And he's not some beast or scum; he's your brother... your own brother, sharing the same father."
Dongfang Ba said coldly.
Seeing his father angry, Dongfang Tianyou's lips moved, but he didn't say what he was about to say.
He was still somewhat afraid of this father.
However, even if his father said that, he was determined to take revenge and kill that bastard Dongfang Yuechu, no matter what methods he used, he was still involved in it all.
Just then, a loud voice came from outside the door. "Brother Dongfang, my sister died in your Dongfang Clan. Shouldn't you give me an explanation?"
A burly figure strode out of the hall, dressed in a magnificent purple robe, exuding a powerful aura and appearing to be up to no good.
Dongfang Ba slowly rose and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture. "Brother Huangfu, please accept my condolences."
"Condolences? Ha! My sister died in the inner quarters of your Dongfang Clan, and you think you can just let it go with a simple 'condolences'?"
"That's what the Huangfu Clan head said coldly."
"As far as I know, the ones who did it were assassins trained by your own Huangfu Clan. You your own people are not innocent either."
Dongfang Ba explained, "Heh, I'm not here to discuss who bears more responsibility. I've investigated, and this matter is inextricably linked to your Dongfang Yuechu. Where is he? Hand him over; I need to take him away for questioning."
"He's at the Yanhuang Academy; you can't take him with you."
Dongfang Ba shook his head and said.
"Can't take him away?" Huangfu Clan sneered. "You are the head of the Dongfang Clan. Do you think that brat would dare disobey your orders with just a word?"
"He wouldn't have dared to disobey before, but after this incident, that might not be the case."
Dongfang Ba seemed to have guessed what changes had occurred in his son.
It is no easy task to make a loyal and devoted bodyguard betray you.
"Then let's go to the Yanhuang Academy to find him. I know the Dean of Students at the Yanhuang Academy. As long as you, Dongfang Clan, do me a favor... just make up any excuse, and I can get him to temporarily expel Dongfang Yuechu from the academy. Then we can investigate and find out what really happened!"
"Father!!"
"I can't breathe Dongfang Tianyou said anxiously.
"Let me think about it." Dongfang Ba pondered for a moment, then sighed and said, "Although there were reasons for this, Dongfang Yuechu was indeed somewhat related to Huangfu Yushu's demise. I will try my best to help..."
Dongfang Yuechu's talent was average; he barely passed the entrance exam for the Yanhuang Academy. Moreover, his mother was a slave who died after giving birth to Dongfang Yuechu. Weighing the pros and cons, Dongfang Ba still didn't want to clash with the Huangfu Clan over this matter. Besides, Dongfang Tianyou was his heir.
It can only be said that Huangfu Yushu was too hasty. Dongfang Ba never had the idea of passing the family line on to Dongfang Yuechu. Even if he performed well at the academy, it was impossible... A person who harbors hatred towards the family could not possibly obtain the right to inherit the family line!
Lu Qingshan, who was at the academy, was unaware of the news about the two major families. He rested peacefully for one night and arrived at the Tower of Civilization at the academy the next morning.
The Tower of Civilization at the Yanhuang Academy is the tallest building in the entire academy. Its surface is grayish-white, and it has ninety-nine floors, each with a different challenge.
It is said that the first level of the test can filter out 99% of the students in the academy, and very few can pass.
Once you pass the first level, it's like a meteoric rise to the top, with limitless potential!
Lu Qingshan stood outside the white pagoda. Today, he had changed into a clean white battle suit. His aura was calm and composed, and he showed no signs of nervousness.
Besides him, there were several other students also participating in the Tower of Civilization test. They looked much more mature and were probably older students, but they seemed quite nervous.
The Tower of Civilization doesn't necessarily require passing the first level. Performance on the first level will also earn a score, which is very important as it relates to one's future job and prospects.
Soon, the white tower gate slowly opened.
"Go in!" one of the instructors said.
Several students entered the first level of the pagoda. After entering, everyone else disappeared, as if they were the only ones left in the entire space.
"Defeat me, and you will pass this level's test. Additionally, you will receive points based on your performance in the battle."
A figure resembling Lu Qingshan appeared.
"This is... a virtual space..."
After entering the Tower of Civilization, his body did indeed become virtual, but it didn't have the obvious virtual feeling of Virtual Universe. Most people would probably think that it was their real body.
"Let me see your skill level."
Lu Qingshan drew his War Blade.
A blade of light flashed...
Lu Qingshan's opponent vanished instantly.
"Congratulations! You have passed the first level of the Tower of Trials. Your score is 100. Would you like to continue to the next level?"
"Yes!" Lu Qingshan replied.
The opponents at this first level are only those who have initially grasped the field. They can instantly kill ordinary Star Level opponents, but they are no match for Lu Qingshan.
Having Star Level domain is the minimum requirement for joining the Universe Starry Sky Alliance, and that requirement is indeed quite high.
Lu Qingshan arrived at the second floor.
After assessing the strength of his second opponent, he killed him with a single strike.
The second level requires an extremely high level of expertise in the field to pass.
The third level represents the limit of the domain, requiring a near-perfect grasp of the laws to have a chance of passing the test...
Fourth floor...
While Lu Qingshan was trying to pass the test, his residence at the academy was surrounded by the dean of students, along with members of the Huangfu Clan and Dongfang Clan.
"He's not here!"
Dean of Students Li Ying raised an eyebrow slightly. "Director Li, could you please find out where he's gone?"
"That's what the head of the Huangfu Clan said politely."
"It's nothing... let me ask..." After a moment, Li Ying showed a hint of surprise and said, " Dongfang Yuechu went to the Tower of Civilization!"
The Huangfu Clan head glanced at Dongfang Ba and said coldly, "That brat knows the enormous trouble he's caused, yet he foolishly believes the Tower of Civilization can help him defy fate. It's laughable. Back in the academy, neither you nor I could pass the first level's test."
Dongfang Ba frowned slightly.
For some reason, I have a bad feeling about me.