Shiji Captures Li Jing! Li Jing Seeks to Catch the Culprit?

Above the sky.

Shiji was flying towards Chentang Pass, riding on a dazzling golden cloud.

As for the great war between the Chan and Jie sects caused by Shiji.

As it turns out...

Shiji was really overthinking it.

Even if her attendant were to die, it wouldn't necessarily trigger a major war between the Chan and Jie sects.

As for her now.

"Could it be... that the Chan and Jie sects are going to go to war just because of one of my disciples?!"

Shiji shaken, and various fantasies about the consequences of a war between the Chan and Jie sects appeared in her mind.

How could a mere Taiyi Golden Immortal possibly provoke a war between the two sects?

She is a sinner, a sinner of the Jie Sect!

Even with her cultivation level as Taiyi Golden Immortal, Shiji's body was still trembling.

This was a trembling of fear, and also a sob of emotion.

The disciples of the Jie Sect were indeed as close as brothers; they were even willing to go to war with the Chan Sect for her, a mere Taiyi Golden Immortal.

Although Shiji understood that the war between the Chan and Jie sects was actually the result of long-standing grievances, it was the cause of the great war.

She Shiji... what merit does she Shiji, possess that she deserves?!

Deep within Shiji, waves of emotion welled up, even overshadowing her fear, causing her body to tremble involuntarily.

However...

Jinling, standing to the side, looked at Shiji had suddenly started trembling for no apparent reason, with a completely bewildered expression.

She could naturally tell that Shiji was feeling fear, no, more like... being moved?

Fear! Emotion?

She could understand the fear, after all, it involved the schemes of the Chan Sect, and it was normal for Shiji, a Taiyi Golden Immortal, to feel fear.

But touching?

Is it really touching that they were outmaneuvered by the Chan Sect?

Jinling felt lost.

Suddenly, Jinling had a feeling that she was getting old and falling behind the times.

"Shiji?" Jinling called out softly.

"This guilty disciple, Shiji, is willing to go through fire and water for the Jie Sect!" Shiji suddenly shouted.

Jinling: "..."

What's going on?

She probably hadn't told Shiji that she was just about to implement her plan! Why did she suddenly go through fire and water?

Guilty disciple?

The fact that her disciples of the Jie Sect were plotted against by the Chan Sect is naturally the Chan Sect's fault; what crime had her disciples of the Jie Sect?

After a moment of silence, Jinling spoke softly, "Shiji Sister Shiji, please rest assured, this matter was a scheme by the Chan Sect Shiji and has nothing to do with you!"

"Furthermore, Shiji Sister Shiji won't need to go through fire and water. According to Senior Sister's plan, Shiji Sister Shiji will definitely not suffer any losses."

Although she didn't know why Shiji was acting this way, Jinling, as a caring senior sister, naturally tried to comfort Shiji.

Of course, as a Taiyi Golden Immortal, Shiji was not treated like a baby who needed care by Shiji; at most, Jinling would only offer a word of comfort.

And at this moment...

Shiji was jolted back to her senses by the 'heartfelt words' that had slipped out of her mouth, and she suddenly realized what was happening.

The Chan and Jie sects haven't even started fighting yet.

She is not yet a sinner of the Jie Sect.

Her face flushed slightly, but Shiji was quite experienced.

After all, as Spirit Stone that had taken human form, Shiji, who had developed sentience before taking human form, usually passed her time by doing things like this.

"Jinling, please give your instructions, and Shiji, will not refuse." Shiji bowed and replied respectfully.

"Don't worry, it's nothing dangerous..."

Jinling looked at the somewhat nervous Shiji and said softly, "Junior Sister Shiji, you just need to proceed as normal from now on."

"The treasure from Chentang Pass killed Junior Sister's attendant. It would be good for Junior Sister to follow her usual practice and go to Chentang Pass to question her, or even seek revenge."

"Shiji Sister Shiji simply assumed that Senior Sister hadn't come today, and didn't try to persuade Junior Sister to leave." Jinling said, pausing slightly, a cold smile appearing on her face.

"I'd like to see just how those people from the Chan Sect plan to scheme against my Jie Sect."

Thinking of this, Shiji couldn't help but sigh slightly.

Afterwards, Jinling explained to her the possible schemes of the Chan Sect, which gave Shiji a new understanding of the Chan Sect's treachery.

At the same time, she also realized that although the Chan and Jie sects might go to war.

But the reasons for the war between the two religions were definitely not her responsibility.

After all, as the cause of the great war between the Chan and Jie sects, let alone Boy Biyun, even Shiji herself was far from qualified.

Thinking of this, Shiji felt somewhat disappointed, but at the same time, she also breathed a sigh of relief.

As for Shiji's current initiative to go to Chentang Pass and step into the Chan Sect's scheme, it does indeed make Shiji feel a little uneasy.

But the thought of the powerful Quasi-Sage Holy Mother Jinling filled Shiji with no fear.

Although she couldn't perceive it, she knew that her senior sister, the Holy Mother Jinling, was watching her.

Moreover, as an insignificant outer disciple of the Jie Sect, he was able to come into contact with Quasi-Sage level direct disciple like the Holy Mother Jinling.

She could even catch the other party's eye. Shiji was so excited that she felt more than fearful!

Certainly...

As a Taiyi Golden Immortal, Shiji still possessed sufficient self-control.

Shiji understood that it was too early to get excited; the focus now should be on the good show to come.

Thinking of this, Shiji controlled her mind and looked at Chentang Pass in the distance. Shiji temporarily sealed away everything about Jinling in her mind.

All that remained in his mind was what Jinling had instructed him to do.

The anger of the boy being shot to death by the treasure of Chentang Pass, and the intention to come and demand justice.

If it were anyone else, even Daluo Golden Immortal probably couldn't do this, after all, Shiji is also a Taiyi Golden Immortal.

But for Shiji to do it herself... was naturally effortless; her altered memories made her completely unaware of anything amiss.

Gazing afar at Chentang Pass, Shiji stood atop the golden clouds, her eyes filled with anger, and shouted, "Li Jing, come out and see me!"

Shiji's furious voice, imbued with immense Law Power, resounded throughout the entire Chentang Pass.

Of course, under the suppression of this Human Race city, the sound, once it reached Chentang Pass, was nothing more than a slightly louder sound to the ears of countless people Chentang Pass.

Living in this vast Primordial World teeming with powerful beings, even though the Human Race's Nine Provinces are relatively peaceful, powerful beings are still not lacking.

This sound, which resounded throughout the entire city, only attracted the attention of a few people.

Most people just glanced at it casually, at most wondering who dared to address the commander-in-chief of Chentang Pass by name.

As for caring... it's impossible to care. At most, we'll chat about Eight Trigrams and talk about the past and present to pass the time.

As human beings, we don't have time to care about these things.

However, as the protagonist of this event, Li Jing could not possibly act like the people of Chentang Pass.

Although the Law Power in the voice was suppressed to a minimum by the Karmic Luck of Chentang Pass, Li Jing could still sense that the owner of the voice was far above him in terms of cultivation level.

Naturally, Li Jing dared not be negligent in the slightest. He quickly stepped out, passed through the Domain Gate, and arrived directly on the city tower of Chentang Pass.

From afar, Li Jing could see the Shiji in the distance.

He was taken aback for a moment, then bowed respectfully in the direction of Shiji from afar.

"So it is Lady Shiji who has arrived! Li Jing has failed to greet you properly; please forgive me, Your Highness!"

Good.

Li Jing recognized Shiji.

After all, although Skull Mountain is 600 million miles away from Chentang Pass, it is not far for cultivators of the Primordial World.

In a sense, Li Jing and Shiji could be considered neighbors.

Moreover, before Li Jing took over the post of General of Chentang Pass, the previous general had repeatedly advised him against it.

The Lady Shiji, who lives in the White Bone Cave on Skull Mountain, is a true cultivator with profound knowledge. She is a disciple of the Sage Tongtian from the primordial Primordial World and a Jie Sect.

Moreover, he had helped Chentang Pass several times throughout history, including an Evil Cultivator who enjoyed eating human hearts. This cultivator had done Chentang Pass a favor and warned him not to offend him.

But now...

Seeing Shiji's angry expression from afar, Li Jing secretly felt a sense of foreboding.

However, although Li Jing knew in his heart that something was wrong, he never expected it.

Upon seeing Li Jing, Shiji didn't hesitate and immediately summoned her magical treasure.

An Eight Trigrams Cloudlight Handkerchief rolled directly towards Li Jing.

"This..."

Li Jing instinctively wanted to resist, but he sensed only the power of restraint on the Eight Trigrams Cloudlight Handkerchief.

Then...

And that was the end of it.

Li Jing had no ability to resist and was immediately imprisoned by the Eight Trigrams Cloudlight Handkerchief, which flew back into Shiji's hand.

However, Shiji's expression was not very good at this moment either.

Although it was done with the power of a spiritual treasure, as the owner of the spiritual treasure, he naturally carried the suppression of the Human Path Karmic Luck within the Human Race city when he took action.

But...

With her status as a Taiyi Golden Immortal and the aid of a spiritual treasure, Shiji should have no problem taking down Li Jing.

Holding Li Jing in her hand, Shiji once again mounted the golden cloud and flew towards... the Domain Gate not far from Chentang Pass.

Um!

Although 600 million li is not a long distance, it would save effort, so Shiji would not be foolish enough to fly back.

Not long after.

Shiji, carrying Li Jing, led him to Skull Mountain. With a flick of her wrist, she released Li Jing from the Eight Trigrams Cloudlight Handkerchief.

Upon being released, Li Jing immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty, what crime has Li Jing committed that Your Majesty would allow you to capture Li Jing?"

What crime?

Shiji sneered, then pointed to the Boy Biyun was pinned to death by a long arrow not far away.

"What crime do you say this is?"

"This..."

Li Jing looked in the direction Shiji pointed, and his expression immediately changed.

"Heaven-Shaking Arrow?"

Li Jing cried out in disbelief.

Although he hadn't handled it, how could Li Jing not recognize the treasure that Chentang Pass?

Moreover, although others might not recognize it, the pattern on the arrow's fletching was none other than the official seal representing Li Jing's identity.

Upon hearing Li Jing's admission, Shiji sneered and said, "Since you admit it, Li Jing, what else do you have to say?"

"Li Jing, although I didn't personally intervene while you were guarding Chentang Pass, I did manage to protect the peace of Chentang Pass on several occasions before."

"Is this how you, the General of Chentang Pass, repay me?" Shiji shouted sternly.

"Your Majesty, this..."

Li Jing was also shocked and bewildered.

He certainly wouldn't mistake the Heaven-Shaking Arrow, but... he hadn't used the Heaven-Shaking Arrow or the Heaven and Earth Bow recently!

Not to mention...

Chentang Pass is hundreds of millions of miles away from Skull Mountain. Even if the Heaven and Earth Bow and Heaven-Shaking Arrow have such a range, Li Jing doesn't have the ability to achieve that!

"Your Majesty, I am innocent! Although this arrow is a treasure of Chentang Pass, it was not shot by Li Jing!" Li Jing quickly cried out in protest.

"The Heaven and Earth Bow and the Heaven-Shaking Arrow are the treasures Chentang Pass. Although Li Jing has the right to use them, he cannot take them out of Chentang Pass."

"Chentang Pass is far from the Goddess's sacred site. Let alone killing the Goddess's attendant with an arrow, Li Jing's arrow probably wouldn't even be able to travel half the distance."

"Not you?" Shiji's eyes turned cold; he naturally understood that what Li Jing said was true.

As Taiyi Golden Immortal, she was insignificant in the face of truly powerful beings, but Li Jing did not have the ability to deceive her.

Shiji said coldly, "Then who do you think it is?"

Who is it?

Li Jing also began to think rapidly in his mind.

The generals and cultivators of Chentang Pass flashed through his mind, but...

Just as Li Jing lacked the ability to shoot the Heaven-Shaking Arrow across billions of miles to kill Shiji Tong Zi, so naturally, the other martial arts generals and cultivators in Chentang Pass also lacked it.

Sudden...

Li Jing suddenly thought of someone, and his face immediately turned ugly.

"Looks like you know who fired that arrow!"

Beside her, Shiji watched Li Jing's expression change, her face suddenly turned cold, and she said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty, please give Li Jing some time. I will surely capture the ferocious Li Jing and hand it over to Your Majesty for disposal."

Without much hesitation, Li Jing bowed and said in a deep voice.

Shiji looked at Li Jing but did not speak.

Judging from Li Jing's expression, he clearly already knew who the archer was, but for some reason he didn't say it directly.

This made Shiji hesitate for a moment, but she quickly made a decision.

It was clear that Li Jing already knew the murderer's identity.

However, he didn't say it directly to him, which clearly indicates that there is a connection between the murderer and Li Jing.

This connection made Li Jing unwilling to reveal the murderer's identity to her again.

However, Li Jing's previous tone and attitude clearly indicated that their relationship was not close enough for the other party to risk offending her to protect him.

"Since that's the case, then I'll let you go back. If you don't bring the murderer, or if you bring a fake murderer, I think you understand the consequences."

Shiji stared coldly at Li Jing and spoke in a deep voice.

"Li Jing would not dare to deceive Your Majesty and will certainly bring the true culprit here," Li Jing promised in a low voice.

Watching Li Jing's departing figure, Shiji's eyes were very calm. The reason she agreed with Li Jing's words was not because she was particularly kind.

Instead, they had their own considerations and concerns.

Although she could extract the true culprit's identity from Li Jing, she couldn't very well go back to Chentang Pass to retrieve him again!

Previously, if Li Jing hadn't been standing on the city gate himself, even for her, capturing Li Jing in a Human Race city like Chentang Pass would have been almost impossible.

If the murderer is hiding in Chentang Pass, even she wouldn't be able to enter the city to capture him.

As for using Li Jing as a hostage to force the murderer to come out...

Putting aside the Chentang Pass might offend the Yin Shang Dynasty, Shi Shiji was not afraid of offending the Yin Shang.

But there are too many variables involved.

What if the other party doesn't care about Li Jing and is unwilling to come out? She can't really kill Li Jing, can she?

Rather than doing that, it would be better to hand it over to Li Jing and let Li Jing bring the murderer back.

As for Li Jing, he never returned, and the true culprit disappeared without a trace.

Then Shiji will definitely let Li Jing know that the Nine Provinces Barrier and the protection of the Human Race's Karmic Luck are not an omnipotent talisman for the Human Race.

Although Shiji was devoted to spiritual cultivation, she was not someone who would stand idly by if bullied.

Ultimately, how could someone who has cultivated to the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm truly be a soft-hearted person?

A chill gradually settled in Shiji's eyes.

At the same time.

Golden Light Cave on Mount Qianyuan.

At this moment, True Person Taiyi quietly revealed a smile and looked towards the direction of Chentang Pass.

"The Jie Sect... has finally fallen into their trap!"