Chapter 1380: Chapter 1380: What Kind of Explanation Do You Want?

"Nine... Nine..."

However, just as Xie Tianwan had uttered a single "Nine," he suddenly felt a certain kind of power within him erupt. He uttered two more "Nine" words, then his head tilted, and his entire body went limp on the ground, devoid of any sound or breath.

"What happened?"

Witnessing this scene, Ye Ku, Si Mo, and the others nearby were collectively shocked because they had begun to believe Yun Xiao’s words. To extract necessary information, Yun Xiao would never let Xie Tianwan easily die.

"Tsk tsk, this newly appointed Vice President of the Spirit Fighting Commerce is truly ruthless in his actions!"

Compared to those from Lianyun Mountain, Nie Xiaosheng, the genius from Shenxiao Sect, reacted more swiftly. With the situation and dialogue just now, he seemed to have already guessed how this scene transpired.

"Yun Xiao, it was merely a friendly competition, yet you resorted to such poison, harming my direct disciple. For this, I will certainly seek justice from Lianyun Mountain!"

However, just as Ye Ku, Si Mo, and the others realized what had happened, Lu Tianwen, the new Vice President of Spirit Fighting Commerce, was the first to speak, pointing at Yun Xiao with a trembling finger, as if truly indignant.

"This old guy... isn’t he a bit too shameless?"

Having just realized the truth, Ye Ku, Si Mo, and the others were all left speechless, as it became clear to them that Xie Tianwan’s death was Lu Tianwen’s doing and had nothing to do with Yun Xiao.

It was apparent that Lu Tianwen, not wanting certain secrets to be revealed by Yun Xiao, activated the deadly poison within the Xuan Jie Pill the moment Xie Tianwan was about to divulge secrets, poisoning his treasured disciple to death.

The cause and effect of this were clear and uncomplicated, yet, when Lu Tianwen accused Yun Xiao publicly, everyone felt the matter had become thorny.

Because within Xie Tianwan’s body wasn’t solely the deadly poison of the Xuan Jie Pill; there was indeed poison administered by Yun Xiao as well, as evidenced by Xie Tianwan’s prior torment.

Yet no one expected this significant figure of Spirit Fighting Commerce to have such astonishingly thick skin.

To make such a blatant reversal of truth, placing all blame onto Yun Xiao, was truly a masterstroke.

"Justice?"

Compared to the outrage of the onlookers, Yun Xiao, as the person involved, was first slightly stunned, then let out a cold smile, unwilling to bear the blame.

"If I’m not mistaken, the two poisons used by that guy just now both originate from the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, don’t they? What, has your Spirit Fighting Commerce now hooked up with some bigwig from the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, thinking you’re invincible on the Tenglong Continent?"

Yun Xiao spoke confidently, and the abundance of information in his speech left all the talents from Lianyun Mountain, including the knowledgeable Nie Xiaosheng, momentarily unable to react.

The Nine Dragons Continent is divided into three great planes, including the Lower Five Realms, the Middle Three Realms, and the Supreme Plane Nine-layered Dragon Cloud. To the cultivators of Tenglong Continent, the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud is akin to an unreachable Divine Plane, not even qualified for contact.

Although legends say certain mighty forces on the Tenglong Continent, like the Demons Mountain, are legacies of the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, to these young talents, the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud is still far too distant.

They never expected Yun Xiao to mention such a godlike name in front of everyone. Could it be that Spirit Fighting Commerce truly has connections to the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud?

Since the great battle on Impermanence Island, the dynamics among the four top forces of the continent have changed significantly. Lianyun Mountain and Xuanyin Hall have been subtly allying, while Wuyan Palace and Spirit Fighting Commerce have become enemies.

If Spirit Fighting Commerce has indeed allied with a great power from the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, it would indeed spell disaster for the Meridian Refining Master Association.

No matter how formidable the Meridian Refining Master Association is on the Tenglong Continent, no matter how strong Lu Yanji is, compared to the great figures of the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, it is like Xiaowu encountering a Great Witch.

No one knows how Yun Xiao discovered this. Could he confirm Spirit Fighting Commerce’s connection to Nine-layered Dragon Cloud merely from Xie Tianwan’s unfinished "Nine"? This deduction seems a bit too bold and far-fetched.

In reality, these Tenglong Continent talents know too little about Yun Xiao. This young man is not simply a twenty-something as they see; his soul comes from the true Nine-layered Dragon Cloud.

Honestly, even without Xie Tianwan’s last word, Yun Xiao could deduce some things. At least the Qin’s Enchanting Fragrance Dew and Heavenly Wave Soul Capture are not fake; they are intimately linked to the Lu Family from the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud.

The reason Yun Xiao questioned Xie Tianwan was merely to get more accurate answers. Now that Xie Tianwan is dead, perhaps Lu Tianwen is the only lead.

Moreover, seeing how eager Lu Tianwen was to kill Xie Tianwan to silence him, Yun Xiao further suspects there is an astonishing secret hidden behind this. Without uncovering this secret, he might never find peace.

"You... How did you..."

Suddenly hearing Yun Xiao say such words, Lu Tianwen’s heart was already in turmoil. He instinctively wanted to utter "How do you know," but finally swallowed it back down at the last moment.

Even within the Spirit Fighting Commerce, only a few Great Elders and some top talents knew about the past internal changes of the commerce. The identity of that person was kept strictly confidential, even if the other party did not forcibly demand secrecy from them.

But this young man named Yun Xiao in front of him wasn’t from the Spirit Fighting Commerce, nor had he been there. How did he know? Was it merely due to the two deadly poisons that Xie Tianwan had just used?

Lu Tianwen guessed correctly. Yun Xiao indeed speculated about the Spirit Fighting Commerce’s connection to the Lu Family of the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud because of the Qin’s Enchanting Fragrance Dew and Heavenly Wave Soul Capture.

It’s just that Yun Xiao didn’t know some of the details. Did the other party target him like this because they discovered some of his secrets? That was why he persistently questioned Xie Tianwan.

"Yun Xiao, don’t dodge the subject. Today you’ve killed my disciple, Lu Tianwen—this matter must be addressed!"

Suppressing his shock, Lu Tianwen’s face turned extremely grim. No matter what, Xie Tianwan was his most cherished disciple and might soon surpass him.

Such a favored disciple had fallen due to Yun Xiao’s scheming, and it would indeed be strange if Lu Tianwen could swallow this anger.

What’s more, he and Yun Xiao already had a blood feud due to the death of another, and now, with both new and old grudges flooding his mind—and given that he had the "moral high ground"—why would he just let it go?

"An explanation? What kind of explanation do you want?" 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Yun Xiao fixated his gaze on that old fellow not far away, his eyes full of cold laughter, his mouth letting out a strange chuckle. Even if the opponent was a genuine Floating Life Realm Peak cultivator, he showed no sign of fear.

Because whether it was Yun Xiao’s own cultivation or the fact that this was the arena of Lianyun Mountain, he had no reason to fear this old fellow Lu Tianwen. If you want a fight, then let’s fight!

"Old guy, don’t be afraid to hear it—I don’t care if Xie Tianwan really died by my hands. Whatever you wish, just tell me, and I’ll take it on!"

At this moment, Yun Xiao was undoubtedly displaying utmost arrogance, showing no trace of submission even when faced with a superior being two realms above him. Such demeanor was truly captivating.

Yun Xiao wouldn’t bother debating with Lu Tianwen over principles. In the past, it was because he lacked strength that he would divert the topic, but now, having reached the Floating Life Realm Middle Stage and being within the Meridian Refining Master Association, such pointless matters held no significance.

"Tsk tsk, the Meridian Refining Conference hasn’t even begun, but are we about to witness a spectacular battle?"

Nie Xiaosheng’s face was full of excitement. Having not seen Yun Xiao in several months, he found that the young man seemed to grow stronger and might not necessarily lose even against Floating Life Realm Peak cultivator Lu Tianwen.

Or perhaps Lu Tianwen’s conduct had made the onlookers disdainful of his character, wishing Yun Xiao would teach that old fellow a lesson.

Such thoughts came from an unknown origin, for from the apparent cultivation comparison, Yun Xiao was two realms lower than Lu Tianwen. Where did this idea of teaching him a lesson come from?

Such domineering words echoed over the sky of the Lianyun Mountain plaza, filling the hearts of the young disciples of Lianyun Mountain with enthusiasm, feeling that this was how a real man should live his life.

Compared to the spectators who were not directly involved, Lu Tianwen, as the person concerned, was practically bursting with anger. Where did this young man at Floating Life Realm Middle Stage get such confidence?

"Does he really think that in Lianyun Mountain, he wouldn’t dare to kill?"

In a fit of rage, a thought subconsciously rose in Lu Tianwen’s mind, but he quickly suppressed it.

"No! I can’t act rashly! The boy seems to be provoking me to make a move!"

Suppressing his anger, Lu Tianwen finally saw the fleeting provocation in Yun Xiao’s eyes. Though subtle, it seemed deliberately shown to him, making his heart skip a beat.

Considering the instructions from a certain important figure, Lu Tianwen calmed down. This time, he came to Lianyun Mountain with a greater purpose and couldn’t let a moment of anger ruin it.

If Xie Tianwan could have used those two poisons to control Yun Xiao, things would have been much simpler. But now, with Xie Tianwan dead, everything depended on Lu Tianwen himself.

"Hmph, the esteemed Lianyun Mountain is full of such unreasonable people. I’ll definitely seek justice with President Lu for this matter!"

Having decided not to make a move, Lu Tianwen could only reiterate his previous words. Feeling that staying here was pointless, he grabbed Xie Tianwan’s corpse and turned to leave.