Chapter 785: Anhuai Heaven (II)
Among all the cultivators present, the middle-aged man seated to the north wore the darkest expression. It was so heavy it seemed to drip with suppressed fury. His robes were ethereal and majestic, much like Tuoba Chongyuan’s. Clearly, he hailed from Shengle Heaven.
Tuoba Chongyuan had been attacked precisely when the ruins of the Dongning Palace descended. The great void had been in turmoil, but he had reacted within just a quarter of an hour. But by then, most of Tuoba Chongyuan’s life force had vanished. When the man traversed the great void and manifested back in the world, all he managed to preserve was a single wisp of Tuoba Chongyuan’s soul.
That wisp was missing more than half its essence. Even if it reincarnated, it might no longer be Tuoba Chongyuan. Outwardly, he maintained appearances, claiming to his demonic allies that his soul was intact, but only he knew the bitterness buried deep in his heart, The one who struck is frighteningly powerful... Even though Chongyuan had fought multiple battles and used most of his trump cards, he still shouldn’t have died in just fifteen minutes... That level of strength is simply beyond Foundation Establishment Realm...
The Tuoba Family had lost all face, so how could he not be filled with a mix of fury and fear? He had also broken the rules, and now the ruins were out of reach. Rage burned within him, but there was nothing he could do.
For this person to strike with such perfect timing, they must have been stalking Chongyuan for a long time! The Dragon Clan clearly hasn’t let go of their grudge against my family. Their plotting must’ve begun back in Dai Commandery...
Yet, he couldn’t discern which branch of the Dragon Clan had appeared. Based on their expressions, not even the Maha could figure it out. This only laced his rage with dread and fear.
Could Beijia and Xiyang be involved too? But why would they target someone so junior?
The Dragon Clan had once run rampant and made many enemies. The Tuoba Family was merely one of the more prominent targets. He’d thought that the Dragon Clan wouldn’t be so persistent after so many years, but he had been met with a crushing blow the moment he stepped out.
Back then, the Nine Sons of the True Hornless Dragon were known for their troublemaking. They would do everything from besieging True Monarchs to harassing imperial heirs. At their peak, they had more than ten Dragon Monarchs. If not for internal strife and a lack of Dao Embryos, the Four Seas’ Dragon Palaces could’ve rivaled the demon courts.