Chapter 1040 - Forcibly Killing Duan Xihua (1)

Chapter 1040: Forcibly Killing Duan Xihua (1)

Xia Zhengrong’s decision surprised everyone.

The most surprised person was Lan Xihe who had been fighting Xia Zhengrong for many years. As the saying went, ‘The one who knows oneself best is one’s enemy.’ She was well aware of his temper and character. She had been sure he would step forward and fight Lu Zhou.

Similarly, Xia Zhengrong knew Lan Xihe very well. He knew Lan Xihe was not one to go back on her words, and yet, he still chose to admit defeat.

Meanwhile, Shen Xi who was witnessing the scene between the three big bosses was indescribably excited. He had to clench his hands tightly to calm down.

At this moment, Lan Xihe, who was still sitting in the red flying chariot, finally frowned, marring her usually expressionless face. After thinking about it for a moment, she thought Xia Zhengrong’s decision was reasonable. The conflict between the Black Tower Council and the White Tower Council ran deep after all. The Black Tower Council could not wait to see the White Tower Council fall. Sooner or later, they would fight to death for their respective interests. There was no need to offend the powerful Evil Sky Pavilion just for a promise.

Lu Zhou hovered in the air and nodded in satisfaction. “Very good.” He turned around and looked at the red flying chariot before he said, “Lan Xihe, this bet ends here. The winner has been decided.”

The blue-clad woman was unresigned. She bowed at the red flying chariot and said, “Tower Master Xia, Xia Zhengrong is doing this on purpose!”

Lan Xihe’s expression eased; her face returned to its expressionless state as she said, “Give that thing to Pavilion Master Lu.”

“Understood.” Even if the blue-clad woman was unresigned, she could only obey the order. She took the purple cloth bag that contained the eighty obsidian essences out.

Yu Zhenghai said, “You can just pass the bag to me…”

After taking the bag, Yu Zhenghai carefully counted the obsidian essences before he put it away. Then, he looked ahead happily.

Xia Zhengrong naturally saw the exchange, but he did not know what was in the bag. However, this had nothing to do with him so he said, “If you don’t mind, you can come in for a visit…”

Lan Xihe said, “No. Let’s return.”

“Understood.”

Xia Zheng Rong cupped his fists together and said, “Then I won’t send you off. Tower Master Xia, have a safe journey…” Then, he cupped his fists at Lu Zhou and said, “Farewell, Pavilion Master Lu.”

From the beginning to the end, Xia Zheng Rong did not leave the heptagram formation and stayed near the black tower.

Lu Zhou shook his head and said, “Wait.”

“Pavilion Master, what is it?”

“I came here for two reasons,” Lu Zhou said.

“Please speak, Pavilion Master Lu,” Xia Zhengrong said.

At this moment, the red flying chariot that had turned around suddenly came to a halt.

Lan Xihe was curious and decided to watch the show.

Lu Zhou said, “First, your man injured my man. Second, the Black Tower Council sent people to knock my disciple down to the abyss that leads to the Black Water Mystic Cave. We still don’t know if my disciple is dead or alive.”

Upon hearing this, Xia Zhengrong frowned. “Is this true?”

“You know now it’s true,” Lu Zhou said.

Xia Zhengrong asked in a deep voice, “Who’s so bold as to attack Pavilion Master Lu’s people?’

Shen Xi who was standing in the distance hurriedly replied, “Who else could it be? Of course, it’s Duan Xihua.”

Xia Zhengrong fell silent for a moment before he said, “Pavilion Master, in the Land of Chaos, many forces fought for Ying Zhao. The Black Tower Council lost its First Elder, You Shiran, and many blackguards? Why don’t we call it even?”

Before Lu Zhou could say anything, Yu Zheng Hai said indignantly, “What a joke! Can the lives of those low-lifes compare to my Second Junior Brother’s life?”

“…”

Xia Zhengrong’s voice turned solemn as he said, “Pavilion Master, I’m trying my best not to make an enemy out of you. Why are you being so aggressive?”

“I’m not forcing you, but Duan Xihua, who is trying to sow discord. If you kill Duan Xihua in front of me, I will let bygones be bygones,” Lu Zhou said.

The atmosphere grew tense instantly.

Meanwhile, Lan Xihe silently watched from the red flying chariot. She even waved her hand to part the curtains wider. She looked at Lu Zhou hovering in the air before she shifted her gaze to Xia Zhengrong and the two figures who were hovering in front of the Dubhe Tower.

Xia Zhengrong said, “If you can spare others, then spare them. Why do you have to kill all of them?”

At this moment, Lan Xihe, who was sitting in the red flying chariot, finally broke her silence. “Tower Master Xia, it’s not a wise move for you to protect the villain.”

Xia Zhengrong fell silent for a moment. Then, he said to the figure on the left, “Summon Duan Xihua here.”

“Understood.” The black figure flew into the black tower.

In less than ten minutes, the figure returned. He bowed and said, “Elder Duan isn’t feeling well; he’s resting in the Megrez Tower. He gave this to me.” Then, he handed a note to Xia Zhengrong.

After reading the note, Xia Zheng Rong silently closed his hand around it. When he opened it again, the note was already reduced to ashes. Following that, he said, “Pavilion Master Lu, I’m sorry. Elder Duan isn’t feeling well. How about this? The Black Tower Council is willing to give you another ten obsidian essences…”

Lu Zhou shook his head and said, “It seems like you’re determined to protect him?”

Xia Zheng Rong said, “I have no choice.”

Lu Zhou said indifferently, “Well, if you insist on doing it the hard way…”

Swoosh!

Lu Zhou flew up in the sky.

Upon seeing this, Lan Xihe’s eyes flashed in surprise.

At the same time, Xia Zhengrong flew up to the sky and arrived at the top of the black tower. He manifested his astrolabe and said, “Pavilion Master Lu, please return!”

Lu Zhou glanced at Xia Zhengrong; Xia Zhengrong was still in the range of the heptagram that covered the seven main towers.

The black astrolabe was as big as the sky, blocking Lu Zhou’s path. He did not retreat. He turned around and said, “Lan Xihe, do you think I’ll be able to kill Duan Xihua?”

Lan Xihe did not answer.

Lu Zhou raised his right hand as he advanced. Blue light shone from his hand as the scripts for Abandon Wisdom appeared.

Lan Xihe murmured, “It’s blue…”

Boom!

Lu Zhou flashed forward and smacked his palm against the black astrolabe.

The sky seemed to shake, and the Dao inscriptions on the black tower rippled.

Creak!

The astrolabe was slightly dented.

Xia Zhengrong put away the astrolabe. He looked up in surprise as he asked, “Pavilion Master Lu, why must you insist on this matter?”

As soon as the black astrolabe was withdrawn, the residual energy from Lu Zhou’s palm strike hit the air.

At this moment, Lan Xihe reminded, “Pavilion Master Lu, it’s best not to go in.”

Lu Zhou glanced at the formation with densely packed Dao inscriptions. It was like a layer of glass, separating the inside from the outside. Even Lan Xihe was wary of the Dao inscription formation. Nevertheless, he followed the Dao inscriptions and flew toward the Megrez Tower.

Xia Zhengrong followed suit and flew to the Megrez Tower as well before he looked up at the sky.

Lu Zhou looked around before he chanted the incantation for the power of hearing. He heard the sounds of discussions from all directions, shocked voices, and… a disdainful voice…

“Don’t panic. He can’t break the Dao inscriptions. Even Lan Xihe is wary of the Dao inscriptions. Moreover, Tower Master Xia is there.”

“Old Demon Lu isn’t weak. It’s best to be cautious. This Lan Xihe is too despicable; she’s trying to sow discord. Tower Master Xia didn’t fall for her trick, but Old Demon Lu did!”

Then, Lu Zhou heard a low voice from another corner of the Megrez Tower.

“You want to kill me, Duan Xihua? You’re too naive. I’m afraid you can’t even pass Xia Zheng Rong’s test.”

After a moment, the same person said, “Take advantage of the fact he’s causing a commotion here and kill his disciples and subordinates.”

“Understood.”

Lu Zhou cut off the power of hearing and looked in the direction where the voice came from. He said, “Xia Zhengrong, I’m going to ask you one last time. Do you really intend to protect Duan Xihua with your life?”

“If you can spare someone, you should spare them,” Xia Zhengrong said, “Pavilion Master Lu, please don’t fall for Lan Xihe’s trap.”

Swoosh!

A figure charged into the Megrez Tower.

Lu Zhou’s golden palm seal landed on the Dao inscription, but it only caused a ripple.