Chapter 1958 1959: Provocative Signal
Chapter 1958 1959: Provocative Signal
The four continued eating, but Murong Liuqing had lost his appetite. At this moment, the three dining with Ling Zhenfei all paused, frozen in surprise.
Because all three felt a surge of Northern Spiritual Energy coming towards them, as if a sharp blade piercing directly into their souls.
This was a very strong Northern Spiritual Energy, mixed with some Killing Aura, attacking from afar, and Ling Zhenfei felt it very clearly.
Sun Wei and the others seemed to feel the same; all of them could sense the influx of Northern Spiritual Energy.
Moreover, this Northern Spiritual Energy was not emanating from Xi Shan Restaurant, but was being transmitted from a distance beyond the restaurant.
The individuals exchanged glances, each aware of what the others might be thinking.
The Northern Spiritual Energy likely wasn't aimed at them, but releasing such malicious energy in this location was indeed peculiar.
Murong Liuqing said, "This is a signal of provocation."
Ling Zhenfei, surprised, asked, "You say this is a provocation, then who are they provoking?"
Murong Liuqing said, "The Northern Spiritual Energy naturally has a target; we just happened to be nearby and felt it, but the person being provoked would feel it even more clearly."
Ling Zhenfei said, "This matter is serious; I hope I don't encounter it—in which case, a confrontation would be inevitable."
Sun Wei said, "Judging by the strength, the person should be at the Threshold of the Realm."
Zhang Zhenlin said, "I really do feel it's a tumultuous time; this journey to the Foreign Land Space really is different."
Murong Liuqing said, "What's different? It's the same every time."
Ling Zhenfei asked Murong Liuqing, "There are rumors that last time in the journey to the Foreign Land Space, the Three Great Immortal Palaces found clues regarding the Star Lord. Is that true?"
On this matter, Ling Zhenfei had previously inquired of the Master of Wuliang Palace, but received no answer.
Now, Ling Zhenfei asked Murong Liuqing, who was a disciple of Wuliang Immortal Palace and trusted to know something.
Murong Liuqing said, "Last time, indeed, some things were found, but so what? These things should have been there originally; it was merely a coincidental discovery."
Ling Zhenfei said, "Then why did Wuliang Mountain invite so many Guest Elders this time? Isn't it because they found clues inside and want to seize the Heavenly God Sword this time?"
Murong Liuqing chuckled and said, "Inviting Guest Elders to seize the Heavenly God Sword? You're overthinking; I've never heard my master talk of seizing the Heavenly God Sword."
Ling Zhenfei felt a bit hesitant, as there were many doubts, but for now, there was nothing more to say.
Then Zhang Zhenlin said to the three, "Look quickly, isn't it a few people from Mount Bu Zhou who were dining downstairs just now?"
Ling Zhenfei and the others quickly looked out the window, indeed seeing Ji Tianlang and several others hastily departing.
Ling Zhenfei thought for a moment and said, "That surge of Northern Spiritual Energy might have been directed at Ji Tianlang, so they're hurriedly leaving now, possibly to find that person."
Sun Wei, after hearing, exclaimed, "If it's like that, shouldn't we quickly go over and see?"
Murong Liuqing said, "If we encounter them, there's bound to be a battle. Why go over there?"
Sun Wei asked Ling Zhenfei, "Brother Ling, are you going?"
Ling Zhenfei thought for a moment and said, "We've eaten enough; why not go and have a look? I also want to know who released that surge of Northern Spiritual Energy."
Earlier, the surge of Northern Spiritual Energy carried a Killing Aura; the old residence had never seen someone so formidable before. The Killing Aura alone suggested this was a master.
Zhang Zhenlin, always up for some fun, stood up when he heard Ling Zhenfei was willing to go, and Murong Liuqing naturally followed seeing as the three were going.
So, the four descended the stairs in pursuit of the direction the Mount Bu Zhou individuals had taken.
Ling Zhenfei donned a mask and hat, for he was quite well-known in the Provincial City, and walking out as is might draw a crowd.
The three followed the direction in which the Mount Bu Zhou individuals had departed, heading further away; Ling Zhenfei was quite familiar with the area, knowing there was an abandoned construction site out there.
Previously, when checking the Xi Shan Restaurant surroundings, Ling Zhenfei had seen this part behind the construction site, empty and unknown what it was planned for, but now vacant.
Due to being left empty for a while, the area was overgrown with weeds, having long fallen out of favor.
Being a provocation, a fight could occur; naturally, it would happen in a strategic location.
This empty space was deserted, perfect for such an occurrence in the city.
Of course, Ling Zhenfei was merely speculating, lacking concrete evidence, for the Mount Bu Zhou individuals were no longer visible, thus he could only head in that direction.
At this moment, another surge of Northern Spiritual Energy came through from afar.
Ling Zhenfei and the others felt the surge; it was similar to the previous one.
But this surge had a more distinct direction, allowing Ling Zhenfei to easily guess that the person who released it was in the wasteland he had earlier considered.
Ling Zhenfei told the others, "I know where it is, let's hurry over there."
With this thought, Ling Zhenfei quickened his pace, leading three others further away.
They soon reached the vacant space Ling Zhenfei had mentioned.
Surrounding this space were some tall and dense trees.
The group reached the edge of the vacant space and saw people in the middle.
Three individuals from Mount Bu Zhou stood there; Ji Tianlang was at the forefront, and in front of them stood a person holding a sword.
Ling Zhenfei and the others watched from under the distant trees.
Ji Tianlang and his group seemed to have arrived recently; they could hear Ji Tianlang asking the person in the distance, "Was it you who released that Northern Spiritual Energy just now?"
The person nodded slightly, "Yes, it was me who sent it out."
Ji Tianlang asked, "What do you intend to do?"
The person said, "I intend to spar with you and then defeat you."
Sun Weiwei and Murong Liuqing remarked together, "Who is this person? They seem very powerful. Do you think they can defeat Ji Tianlang?"
Murong Liuqing said, "I don't know who this person is, but they do seem formidable; Ji Tianlang, being one of the Four Young Masters, must be very skilled.
Just unsure who this sword-wielding person is; perhaps a challenger coming for fame, in which case, I doubt their chances."
Ling Zhenfei said, "This person is definitely strong, not less skilled than Ji Tianlang. If a fight erupts, it will surely be interesting."
Ji Tianlang had yet to speak when someone behind him said, "Don't you know who we are? You dare challenge our senior; our senior is Ji Tianlang, one of the Four Young Masters."
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