Chapter 143.1 : Slain by One’s Own Hand (Part 1)
"Who… who exactly are you people?!!"
Elder Qian shouted hoarsely, his voice filled with terror and disbelief.
But just like the doubt that had arisen in his mind moments before, he was destined never to receive an answer.
Because that horrifying storm of spiritual power had already transformed into streaks of violently shooting radiance.
Like arrows, they shattered his protective spiritual energy and mercilessly pierced through his body!
"You… you can't kill me… I am from the Sky-Supporting Sacred Sect…"
Before he could finish his sentence, a streak of light pierced straight through his brow.
The solidified divine soul he had refined over countless years instantly collapsed—
Completely annihilated!
Lin Kang, standing nearby, was utterly dumbfounded.
He knew all too well the strength and background of Elder Qian.
An elder of the Sky-Supporting Sacred Sect—though it was unlikely he would ever ascend to the realm of a great power, his status within the sect was by no means low.
If not for his son Lin Dong offering great benefits, a mere City Lord's residence like his would never have been qualified to keep such a figure stationed here.
Yet such a person had been casually erased with a single breath.
Even invoking the power behind him had been utterly useless!
Lin Kang felt as if he were dreaming.
At this point, how could he possibly fail to realize that the background of the young man before him was terrifyingly vast—beyond the heavens themselves?
How… how had he ever provoked someone like this…?
By now, Lin Kang no longer cared about the casualties among his subordinates.
There was only one thought left in his mind:
How… can I survive?!
"Y-you… you all… I… my son Lin Dong is a core disciple of the Sky-Supporting Sacred Sect! He is personally taught by a great elder, and may even have the chance to become the sect master in the future! You… you can't kill me!"
Bang!
Lin Kang dropped to his knees on the spot.
Instinctively, he blurted out all of his remaining leverage, desperately hoping to secure a path to survival.
"Sky-Supporting Sacred Sect…" Chu Ge murmured, a contemplative look appearing on his face.
That name sounded somewhat familiar…
Seeing this, Lin Kang thought his words had worked, and his face lit up with wild joy.
Lin Dong, my good son—at the crucial moment, it really is you who can save your father!
As the fear receded, a poisonous resentment surged up within Lin Kang.
This young man had forced him into such humiliation…
One day, when his son truly soared into the nine heavens, he would repay today's disgrace a hundredfold!
Lin Kang's heart brimmed with malice.
Chu Ge's brief contemplation was taken as hesitation not only by Lin Kang, but by Yuan Jue as well.
"This… young master, could you give me a chance… to personally kill this beast?"
"I am willing to be a servant or slave for the rest of my life!"
Yuan Jue stepped forward, her gaze pleading as she looked at Chu Ge.
Although the man before her was her clan's mortal enemy, she had no intention of overstepping her bounds.
If Chu Ge had not appeared today, not only would she have had no chance to avenge her hatred—
Even she herself would have been completely trapped here, doomed beyond redemption.
After all, before this, she had never imagined that the City Lord's residence was secretly harboring someone like Elder Qian—a peak Sixth-Heaven expert.
Had he made a move, even with her life-burning trump card, escape would have been impossible.
Chu Ge glanced at Yuan Jue in mild surprise.
"It was meant for you in the first place. What are you still standing around for?"
He had merely found the name Sky-Supporting Sacred Sect somewhat familiar.
When he had previously instructed Ying Qingjue to spare Lin Kang's life, it was precisely so that Yuan Jue could take revenge with her own hands.
After all, he had a rather good impression of this cold and striking assassin—and was more than happy to do her this small favor.