Dark Currents in the Ma Clan, Killing Intent Returns
Wind and Moon Pavilion.
"Smack!"
The four jade slips representing the life essence of the four elders of "Wind, Flower, Snow, and Moon" shattered before Liu Qingcang's eyes!
He looked at the four pieces, which had completely lost all their luster, and for the first time, a look of fear appeared on his usually calm face.
[Four Foundation Establishment... all wiped out at the same time?!]
He wanted to back out.
However, at that moment, his beautiful wife, Shangguan Wan'er, appeared behind him like a ghost.
A cold smile hung on her face.
What? Scared?
"Lady..."
"Useless!" Shangguan Wan'er didn't give him any chance to explain. She directly took out a communication jade slip that emitted a pink light and crushed it in front of him!
The revenge you dared not take, I will take!
"The one you dare not kill, he... will kill!"
The Pleasure Sect, inside a magnificent palace filled with decadent music.
A handsome, eerily beautiful man, whose aura had reached the Late Golden Core and who was enjoying the service of several male concubines, suddenly frowned.
The jade slip in his hand lit up.
When he saw the contents of the jade slip, his previously languid and charming face instantly turned into a hideous expression!
"Boom--!"
An uncontrollable, terrifying killing intent, powerful enough to change the very fabric of heaven and earth, erupted from his body!
"Who?!"
"Who is it?!"
"How dare you kill my son!!!"
He let out a shrill roar, and with a flicker of his body, he transformed into a pink streak of light, tearing through the sky and frantically rushing towards the outer edge of the Central Domain!
He was Liu Chengfeng's... biological father!
Hua Qianzui, the Golden Core Elder of the Pleasure Sect!
The Ma Clan located on the outskirts of the Central Domain.
The atmosphere inside the council hall was extremely oppressive.
At the head of the table, Ma Yuanhong, the patriarch of the Ma Clan, was rubbing his temples, looking exhausted.
Below him, two distinct factions were divided, arguing incessantly.
Ever since his daughter Ma Qianqian returned with the power of a "Treasure-Grade Innate" expert, the entire Ma Clan has been completely engulfed in this endless infighting.
"Big brother!"
Ma Yuanzhong, the second master of the Ma Clan, spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but carrying an undeniable sense of pressure, "We have all seen Qianqian's talent! But precisely because of this, we cannot sit idly by and wait for our doom!"
"That's right!" an elder behind him immediately echoed, "The Song Clan has long coveted our Ma Clan! Now that Qianqian has displayed such astonishing talent, the Song Clan will absolutely not sit idly by and watch our Ma Clan rise!"
"Instead of waiting for them to come knocking on our door, why don't we... take the initiative!" Another elder's eyes flashed with a ruthless glint. "As long as the patriarch is willing to reveal the location of 'that thing,' we can use the power of the treasure to launch a counterattack against the Song Clan! At that time, the entire outer region of the Central Domain will be under the control of the Ma Clan!"
As soon as these words were spoken, a chorus of agreement immediately filled the hall!
Looking at his people, who were already blinded by the "treasure," Ma Yuanhong felt an overwhelming sense of sorrow and... rage!
They had no idea!
That so-called "treasure" is the true source of the Ma Clan's rise to power!
Moreover, they are the Ma Clan's only... trump card!
Once it's used, there's no turning back!
More importantly, he knew perfectly well why his good younger brother was so actively encouraging everyone.
Their true purpose was not for the future of the family at all!
Rather, it was to pry out the true location of that "treasure" from his own mouth!
He had already secretly colluded with the Song Clan!
[A bunch of... traitorous idiots!]
He roared inwardly!
However, he also knew that he was nearing his breaking point.
Although Ma Qianqian possesses extraordinary talent, she has ultimately not yet fully matured.
He himself had long been stripped of his power by Ma Yuanzhong's faction.
Just when he was about to fall into despair!
Sudden!
A shout filled with surprise and ecstasy came from outside the door!
"Master! Master! This is fantastic news!"
"Dragon Firmament Academy... Dragon Firmament Academy is auctioning... five second-tier spiritual artifacts!"
"What?!"
Upon hearing this!
The entire hall fell silent instantly!
On everyone's faces was an expression that defied description... shock and... ecstasy!
Second-tier spiritual weapon!
And five of them?!
An unparalleled glint also flashed in Ma Yuanhong's eyes!
He knew that this was the only chance for the Ma Clan to break the deadlock!
As long as I can obtain one or two of the second-tier spiritual artifacts!
Then, he can use these magical artifacts to solidify his position and win back those wavering elders!
Upon hearing this news, a flash of insane greed also appeared in Ma Yuanzhong's eyes!
The Song Clan.
Five second-tier spiritual artifacts?
Upon receiving the news, the head of the Song Clan family frowned deeply.
Although he didn't covet these five magical artifacts as much as the Ma Clan did.
However, he absolutely did not want these magical artifacts to fall into the hands of the Ma Clan!
Once Ma Yuanhong was given a chance to catch his breath.
So, his plan, which he and Ma Yuanzhong had been scheming for years, will all fall apart at the last moment!