Martial Artist: Stronger by Coasting Along

Master Tianshui questioned continuously.

"You..."

Duan Shumo was at a loss for words, and his anger flared up, adding several more cracks to his Golden Core.

"You have already left the Black Water Star Realm, and yet you still managed to leave a Soul Power Avatar here. It seems your soul power is already in the transformation stage."

Wei Zifang looked incredulous.

The Tianshui Master in front of him was merely a Soul Power Avatar.

"Inspector Wei has sharp eyes, I am impressed by you."

Master Tianshui laughed.

"The higher-ups asked you to go and receive your reward. Why have you left a Soul Power Avatar here? Are you distrustful of the higher-ups?"

Wei Zifang said angrily.

The Destruction Law swept towards the Soul Power Avatar of Tianshui.

"I dare not!"

Master Tianshui laughed, as his soul power automatically dissipated and the Avatar turned to ash in an instant.

Upper Alliance Office.

Tianshui opened his eyes.

When leaving Titan Star this time, how could he have left without any backup measures?

Looking at the bracelet with the signal blocked, he sneered as he followed Duan Heming and Bai Xinhe to receive commendation from the higher-ups.

"I have already verified that Zhang Lingfeng is indeed a genuine Soul Master, and have uploaded the examination records to the higher-ups. Inspector Wei can review them personally."

At this moment, Mao Shusheng led Zhang Lingfeng out of the cave residence.

Zhang Lingfeng stood beside Mao Shusheng, actively releasing soul power fluctuations, indicating to everyone that he was indeed a Soul Master. When his gaze fell upon Duan Shumo, who appeared amidst the ruins, he couldn’t help but smile, "It’s been a long time, Young Master Duan."

A look of murder was in Duan Shumo’s eyes.

He realized that he had been played by Master Tianshui and Zhang Lingfeng. Not only had he failed to destroy Zhang Lingfeng, but his own Golden Core had also been severely damaged by Tianshui’s soul power incarnation.

Moreover, he had privately entered the Black Water Star Realm with ill intent, only to be caught by Tianshui, and the related evidence had surely been uploaded to the Upper Alliance.

Even if the Duan Family could help him manage the aftermath, he had still suffered a tremendous loss, and escaping unscathed was out of the question.

"What a useless waste."

Ao Boxuan snorted coldly and quietly left, not exposing himself to the crowd.

"I will definitely kill him!"

Duan Shumo secretly vowed in his heart.

"It’s just an examination. Now that you have indeed become a Soul Master, come with us to the Alliance Camp! No matter who you’ve offended, the Alliance will do everything in its power to ensure your safety."

Wei Zifang smiled.

Whether it was the soul power fluctuations Zhang Lingfeng was currently releasing, or the examination records uploaded by Mao Shusheng, they all indicated that Zhang Lingfeng’s status as a Soul Master was without question.

"Follow me,"

Mao Shusheng said calmly.

"Hmm."

Zhang Lingfeng followed closely to his right.

It was only when the cave residence was about to be broken into that Zhang Lingfeng became aware that Master Tianshui had hidden a Soul Power Avatar inside.

Master Tianshui knew that the first person to break into the cave residence would certainly have ill intentions, wanting to kill Zhang Lingfeng. He just didn’t expect that it would be Duan Shumo, who was reputed to be the foremost genius of the Basic Star Realm.

Just a little more, and he would have killed Duan Shumo.

Fortunately, logic prevailed, and since critical evidence had been uploaded to the Upper Alliance under the public’s watchful eyes, Master Tianshui need not worry about punishment.

As for offending the Duan Family and the potential retaliation of their powerful cultivators, as long as he returned to Titan Star, Master Tianshui had the means to deal with it.

He was not only a Soul Master but was also close to a seventy percent penetration of Titan Star’s laws. Titan Star was like his domain, even someone like Wei Zifang couldn’t take advantage of it.

Moreover, they had just received commendation from the Upper Alliance.

All of this was to ensure Zhang Lingfeng’s safety, so even if the Duan Family wanted revenge, they wouldn’t dare act recklessly.

"I told you to stay at the Interstellar Transfer Station to meet us in the Black Water Star Realm. Why did you come over alone, and were even mistaken by Tianshui as intending to harm Zhang Lingfeng?"

Wei Zifang suddenly said to the heavily injured Duan Shumo.

"I was wandering in the starry sky and encountered a Starry Sky Great Demon. During the encounter, my position shifted unexpectedly, and I inadvertently returned to the Black Water Star Realm.

Duan Shumo quickly reacted and explained.

"Since it’s a misunderstanding, write a detailed report for me when we go back. But being misjudged and injured by Master Tianshui is entirely your own doing, you can’t blame others,"

Wei Zifang reminded.

"Yes, I understand,"

Duan Shumo nodded.

Zhang Lingfeng looked furious. Wei Zifang used just a few words to sweep under the rug Duan Shumo’s betrayal of the Alliance and his attempt to destroy him.

Mao Shusheng tugged at Zhang Lingfeng, signaling him not to act rashly.

Were Duan Shumo to be pursued by the Alliance, the Duan Family wouldn’t simply allow it without repercussions, at most it would only ruin Duan Shumo’s reputation and cause the Duan Family to lose a significant portion of their cultivation resources.

And that would also amplify the enmity between Tianshui and the Duan Family.

It could even cause a significant rift between the cultivators of the Vortex Star Realm and the Black Water Star Realm.

This was not a beneficial situation for the Black Water Star Realm, which was under the constraints of the Shen Family’s laws and already resource-poor.

Wei Zifang glanced indifferently at Duan Shumo, then flew ahead to arrive at the Alliance Camp first.

Duan Shumo, lost in thought, followed closely behind the group.

When they arrived at the Alliance Camp, Wei Zifang said, "Inspector Mao, let’s discuss how to arrange for Zhang Lingfeng."

"Alright, Zhang Lingfeng, come with me to hear what Inspector Wei has planned."

Mao Shusheng said.

"Inspector Mao, please come alone. There are some matters that Zhang Lingfeng should not be privy to at this moment. Besides, this is the Alliance Camp, and Zhang Lingfeng’s status as a Soul Master has been confirmed. If anything happens to him under our watch, neither of us will escape responsibility,"

Wei Zifang understood Mao Shusheng’s implication.

Mao Shusheng frowned, couldn’t help looking around, and then glanced at Duan Shumo, thinking to himself, "It took Wei Zifang considerable effort to clear his name of being a traitor and deliberately attacking Zhang Lingfeng, so this guy probably won’t act carelessly."

"Moreover, Wei Zifang is right that Zhang Lingfeng’s status as a Soul Master has been confirmed. If anything were to happen to him in the camp, we would both be held accountable."

"Inspector Wei, you’re mistaken, that’s not what I meant,"

Mao Shusheng laughed, stepping up to follow Wei Zifang’s pace.

"Stay in the camp, don’t wander off,"

he didn’t forget to pass on a voice transmission reminding Zhang Lingfeng.

"Cough, cough!"

Duan Shumo coughed violently, his gaze gradually locking onto Zhang Lingfeng. Pale and venomous thoughts appeared; eliminating Zhang Lingfeng was now more than just about status, it was crucial to whether his Golden Core could be repaired.

He was already severely injured.

The Golden Core was riddled with countless cracks, needing the assistance of a master of Great Divine Techniques for repair.

And even though the Duan Family possessed a cultivation method of the third major system capable of practicing Divine Secret Skills, they didn’t have a master of Great Divine Techniques who could help him repair the Golden Core and ensure no issues with his foundation.

So the only ones capable of repairing his Golden Core, ensuring that his power and advancement were unaffected, were the Shen Family.

But he must eliminate Zhang Lingfeng, ensuring that the Shen Family could rest easy, only then would they aid in repairing his Golden Core and resolving many subsequent troubles, so Zhang Lingfeng had to die!

With this in mind, as soon as Wei Zifang and Mao Shusheng disappeared from view, Duan Shumo moved, fully mobilizing his Golden Core’s power and slashed toward Zhang Lingfeng with all his might.