Gu Lin and the two Martial Saints from the Ancient Origin Sect together went out to look for clues about Gu Yujian's disappearance. However, after searching for a day, there were no traces at all. It was as if Gu Yujian had truly evaporated from the world.
For a moment, Gu Yujian was like a dead man. She was desperate!
Qiu Long and Li Yuan, the two Martial Saints, at this moment, were helpless as well. They had searched for a day. Indeed, they hadn't been attacked by the mysterious killer, but they also couldn't find any clues. Clearly, the other party had a great ability to hide. If this continued, even if the Ancient Origin Sect really sent people, it might be hard to find the real killer.
"Report. Zhang Xuan, the Marquis of Yang Martial in the east city, has also mysteriously disappeared. However, there are traces of a struggle at the scene. The royal family has already sent a Martial Saint there."
Suddenly, a servant from the royal mansion hurriedly reported.
"Marquis of Yang Martial? Let's go and see. Marquis of Yang Martial just disappeared, there might be some clues."
So, Gu Lin and the two Martial Saints from the Ancient Origin Sect immediately set off. The three quickly arrived at the Zhang Mansion.
At this moment, Zhang's mansion had been surrounded by people from the royal family. Gu Lin is the daughter of King Xiaoyao. Naturally, she could go in.
"Greetings to the two Martial Saints."
The royal general inside, upon seeing Qiu Long and Li Yuan, immediately gave a respectful salute. After all, Qiu Long and Li Yuan represented the Ancient Origin Sect.
"Tell us, what clues do you have?" Qiu Long asked in a deep voice.
"There are indeed some clues. Although Marquis of Yang Martial didn't know the mysterious killer would target him, he was prepared. He sprinkled a kind of medicine powder on himself. This medicine powder is colorless and tasteless. Only a special kind of bug can track it."
Qiu Long and Li Yuan were overjoyed in their hearts. As long as they find the Marquis of Yang Martial, Zhang Xuan, perhaps they could find the King of Leisure. So, the two hurriedly asked, "Where is the tracking bug? We're about to set off."
"Good, let's go find it together!"
So, the royal family dispatched two Martial Saints. Qiu Long and Li Yuan were also two Martial Saints. Four Martial Saints, accompanied by a large number of guards, began to follow the tracking bug.
The bug flew fast. It crossed many streets. Suddenly, an open space appeared in front of them. They actually arrived at a cemetery. There were tombs everywhere here. It was the cemetery of the Imperial City. Generally, no one would come here. The entire cemetery was now filled with a gloomy atmosphere.
When the bug arrived here, it stopped. It seemed to want to fly inside. But it seemed to be afraid of something and didn't dare to enter the cemetery.
"Look, there are footprints on the ground."
"There are traces of blood too."
"Go in and search, Marquis of Yang Martial must be near the cemetery!"
So, a large number of guards rushed into the cemetery.
"Roar..."
Suddenly, a low roar echoed from within the cemetery. Following this, a tomb exploded violently. A pitch-black corpse, emanating a foul stench, burst from the ground. And it charged straight toward the guards.
"Splat."
"Is it a zombie?"
"Someone is keeping and refining zombies here!"
"And this zombie has a very strong power."
The two Martial Saints of the royal family took action at the same time. Even if it was a zombie, with their Martial Saint's strength, they were naturally unafraid. However, as soon as the two Martial Saints took action, they immediately regretted it. A big mistake!
A Martial Saint, indeed, doesn't have to fear a zombie. But what if the zombie is at the level of a Martial Saint?
"Bang, bang."
With just two punches, two royal Martial Saints were directly blown up. They didn't even have the strength to resist. Seeing this scene, everyone was filled with immense fear.
"Run!"
Qiu Long and Li Yuan didn't hesitate. They almost instantly pulled Gu Lin and fled frantically backward. As for those guards who had entered the cemetery, they were no longer important. Qiu Long and Li Yuan now only wanted to escape with Gu Lin.
The three were lucky. The zombie did not pursue them. They fled all the way back to the royal mansion only then did they let out a sigh of relief.
Gu Lin was even trembling all over. She asked with a hint of fear in her voice, "What...what kind of monster was that?"
Gu Lin was indeed very afraid. Those were two Martial Saints! In the Tianqi Country, no matter where Martial Saints were absolutely strong. They were comparable to Foundation Establishment cultivator! Living up to five hundred years! Moreover, those two Martial Saints, in a strict sense, were Gu Lin's elders. They were the Martial Saints of the royal family. But now, they were directly blown up by a zombie.
"It's a zombie! And it's a Martial Saint level zombie! Seems that a Foundation Establishment True Person is refining Martial Saint level zombies. No wonder that mysterious killer keeps capturing some Martial Saints. No wonder there are Martial Saints disappearing continuously. The other party is refining those Martial Saints into zombies!"
For a moment, the voices of Qiu Long and Li Yuan were also trembling.
Zombie! A Martial Saint level zombie!
This is definitely not something that an ordinary Qi cultivator can achieve. Only a Foundation Establishment True Person! Even, it must be a top Foundation Establishment True Person who can achieve this.
"So, my father has already..."
Gu Lin seemed to suddenly realize something. Her face instantly turned pale. Qiu Long and Li Yuan also fell silent. They didn't speak. Obviously, Gu Yujian was most likely turned into a zombie by the mysterious Foundation Establishment True Person. He was already dead!
However, the Tianqi Country was the territory of the Ancient Origin Sect. Everyone here was a martial artist. Where would there be Qi cultivators? Even top-tier Foundation Establishment True People?
"Gu Lin, this is no longer something we can handle. We will report to the Ancient Origin Sect immediately. There is a Foundation Establishment True Person capturing Martial Saints to refine Martial Saint level zombies. The Ancient Origin Sect will surely be furious and send top-tier Martial Saints to deal with this matter. All we can do now is wait!"
Indeed, that zombie was too terrifying. Two royal Martial Saints couldn't even block one attack. Moreover, the previous Martial Saints who were taken away were not just one. If all of them were that strong, then even if all the royal Martial Saints gathered together, they wouldn't be a match.
Gu Lin's heart now was like ashes. Her father had become a zombie. He could never be saved again!
On the faces of Qiu Long and Li Yuan, there was also a hint of worry. They even thought about leaving the imperial city directly. After all, the mysterious Foundation Establishment cultivator dared to capture Martial Saints in the royal city of Tianqi Country to refine them into zombies. This was happening under the nose of the Ancient Origin Sect.
The other party certainly knew that it was dangerous. But they still risked it. There's only one reason for this. The other party had a big plan! It's probably not just as simple as refining zombies. With their strength, staying in the imperial city was too dangerous.
Who can guarantee that the mysterious Foundation Establishment True Person wouldn't go crazy and capture them too, turning them into zombies?
"buzzing~"
Just as Qiu Long and Li Yuan were uneasy, suddenly, their communication stone began to vibrate violently. This kind of communication stone is made in the way of certain Qi cultivators' magical artifacts. As long as it's within a certain distance, it will react.
"Is it...the sect sent Martial Saints?"
"We haven't reported the situation in the imperial city yet, the sect can't possibly know about the zombies. There's only one possibility. A Martial Saint from the sect has accepted a mission from the royal family and has arrived in the imperial city!"
"It must be so! Let's hurry to meet them, the person who came must be a top-tier Martial Saint!"
A look of surprise appeared on the faces of Qiu Long and Li Yuan. At this time, the arrival of a top-tier Martial Saint from the sect would also be a kind of safety guarantee for them!
"Top-tier Martial Saint?"
Gu Lin abruptly lifted her head, her eyes shining.
"A top-tier Martial Saint from the Ancient Origin Sect accepted the royal family's task. That must mean he's here to solve the disappearances in the imperial city. Now that we know there's a Foundation Establishment True Person causing trouble. Can this top-tier Martial Saint take action to kill the Foundation Establishment True Person and avenge my father and the other Martial Saints? I wonder if this top-tier Martial Saint can handle those Martial Saint level zombies?" Gu Lin asked solemnly.
"This..."
Qiu Long and Li Yuan looked at each other. Then they gritted their teeth and said, "The top-tier Martial Saints of our Ancient Origin Sect are extraordinary. Although those zombies are strong, they certainly cannot be the opponents of top-tier Martial Saints."
Both of them were elders of the Ancient Origin Sect. They knew what top-tier Martial Saints within the Ancient Origin Sect signify.
"Alright, then I will also go with the two Martial Saints to welcome this top-tier Martial Saint!"
Gu Lin gritted her teeth and stood up. Qiu Long and Li Yuan did not stop her. Gu Lin is a member of the royal family. It is only right for her to go and welcome the top-tier Martial Saint from the Ancient Origin Sect.
"We should not delay, let's go to welcome him!"
After that, Qiu Long and Li Yuan, together with Gu Lin, quickly flew toward the direction where the communication stone was sensing.
"I wonder, who is the top-tier Martial Saint who accepted the task this time?"
Although Qiu Long and Li Yuan were not in the Ancient Origin Sect, they knew something about some of the top-tier Martial Saints in the Ancient Origin Sect. If they saw them, they would probably know. After all, they had lived for more than four hundred years. They were quite ancient.
Soon, the communication stone on the three of them began to vibrate more and more intensely. They flew to the city gate. Then, they slowly landed. They saw a man in white standing with his hands behind him at the gate. His gaze was calm, just standing there quietly.
Although there was no momentum on his body, he stood in the crowd, with a temperament that was incompatible with ordinary people. At first glance, he was not an ordinary person.
"Is this the top-tier Martial Saint from our sect?"
Qiu Long and Li Yuan looked at each other. There was a trace of doubt in their eyes. Because they didn't recognize the Martial Saint in front of them. In their memories, the man in white did not match the characteristics of any top-tier Martial Saint in the Ancient Origin Sect.
Could it be that the Martial Saint who accepted the task this time is not a top-tier Martial Saint?
Gu Lin and the two Martial Saints from the Ancient Origin Sect together went out to look for clues about Gu Yujian's disappearance. However, after searching for a day, there were no traces at all. It was as if Gu Yujian had truly evaporated from the world.
For a moment, Gu Yujian was like a dead man. She was desperate!
Qiu Long and Li Yuan, the two Martial Saints, at this moment, were helpless as well. They had searched for a day. Indeed, they hadn't been attacked by the mysterious killer, but they also couldn't find any clues. Clearly, the other party had a great ability to hide. If this continued, even if the Ancient Origin Sect really sent people, it might be hard to find the real killer.
"Report. Zhang Xuan, the Marquis of Yang Martial in the east city, has also mysteriously disappeared. However, there are traces of a struggle at the scene. The royal family has already sent a Martial Saint there."
Suddenly, a servant from the royal mansion hurriedly reported.
"Marquis of Yang Martial? Let's go and see. Marquis of Yang Martial just disappeared, there might be some clues."
So, Gu Lin and the two Martial Saints from the Ancient Origin Sect immediately set off. The three quickly arrived at the Zhang Mansion.
At this moment, Zhang's mansion had been surrounded by people from the royal family. Gu Lin is the daughter of King Xiaoyao. Naturally, she could go in.
"Greetings to the two Martial Saints."
The royal general inside, upon seeing Qiu Long and Li Yuan, immediately gave a respectful salute. After all, Qiu Long and Li Yuan represented the Ancient Origin Sect.
"Tell us, what clues do you have?" Qiu Long asked in a deep voice.
"There are indeed some clues. Although Marquis of Yang Martial didn't know the mysterious killer would target him, he was prepared. He sprinkled a kind of medicine powder on himself. This medicine powder is colorless and tasteless. Only a special kind of bug can track it."
Qiu Long and Li Yuan were overjoyed in their hearts. As long as they find the Marquis of Yang Martial, Zhang Xuan, perhaps they could find the King of Leisure. So, the two hurriedly asked, "Where is the tracking bug? We're about to set off."
"Good, let's go find it together!"
So, the royal family dispatched two Martial Saints. Qiu Long and Li Yuan were also two Martial Saints. Four Martial Saints, accompanied by a large number of guards, began to follow the tracking bug.
The bug flew fast. It crossed many streets. Suddenly, an open space appeared in front of them. They actually arrived at a cemetery. There were tombs everywhere here. It was the cemetery of the Imperial City. Generally, no one would come here. The entire cemetery was now filled with a gloomy atmosphere.
When the bug arrived here, it stopped. It seemed to want to fly inside. But it seemed to be afraid of something and didn't dare to enter the cemetery.
"Look, there are footprints on the ground."
"There are traces of blood too."
"Go in and search, Marquis of Yang Martial must be near the cemetery!"
So, a large number of guards rushed into the cemetery.
"Roar..."
Suddenly, a low roar echoed from within the cemetery. Following this, a tomb exploded violently. A pitch-black corpse, emanating a foul stench, burst from the ground. And it charged straight toward the guards.
"Splat."
"Is it a zombie?"
"Someone is keeping and refining zombies here!"
"And this zombie has a very strong power."
The two Martial Saints of the royal family took action at the same time. Even if it was a zombie, with their Martial Saint's strength, they were naturally unafraid. However, as soon as the two Martial Saints took action, they immediately regretted it. A big mistake!
A Martial Saint, indeed, doesn't have to fear a zombie. But what if the zombie is at the level of a Martial Saint?
"Bang, bang."
With just two punches, two royal Martial Saints were directly blown up. They didn't even have the strength to resist. Seeing this scene, everyone was filled with immense fear.
"Run!"
Qiu Long and Li Yuan didn't hesitate. They almost instantly pulled Gu Lin and fled frantically backward. As for those guards who had entered the cemetery, they were no longer important. Qiu Long and Li Yuan now only wanted to escape with Gu Lin.
The three were lucky. The zombie did not pursue them. They fled all the way back to the royal mansion only then did they let out a sigh of relief.
Gu Lin was even trembling all over. She asked with a hint of fear in her voice, "What...what kind of monster was that?"
Gu Lin was indeed very afraid. Those were two Martial Saints! In the Tianqi Country, no matter where Martial Saints were absolutely strong. They were comparable to Foundation Establishment cultivator! Living up to five hundred years! Moreover, those two Martial Saints, in a strict sense, were Gu Lin's elders. They were the Martial Saints of the royal family. But now, they were directly blown up by a zombie.
"It's a zombie! And it's a Martial Saint level zombie! Seems that a Foundation Establishment True Person is refining Martial Saint level zombies. No wonder that mysterious killer keeps capturing some Martial Saints. No wonder there are Martial Saints disappearing continuously. The other party is refining those Martial Saints into zombies!"
For a moment, the voices of Qiu Long and Li Yuan were also trembling.
Zombie! A Martial Saint level zombie!
This is definitely not something that an ordinary Qi cultivator can achieve. Only a Foundation Establishment True Person! Even, it must be a top Foundation Establishment True Person who can achieve this.
"So, my father has already..."
Gu Lin seemed to suddenly realize something. Her face instantly turned pale. Qiu Long and Li Yuan also fell silent. They didn't speak. Obviously, Gu Yujian was most likely turned into a zombie by the mysterious Foundation Establishment True Person. He was already dead!
However, the Tianqi Country was the territory of the Ancient Origin Sect. Everyone here was a martial artist. Where would there be Qi cultivators? Even top-tier Foundation Establishment True People?
"Gu Lin, this is no longer something we can handle. We will report to the Ancient Origin Sect immediately. There is a Foundation Establishment True Person capturing Martial Saints to refine Martial Saint level zombies. The Ancient Origin Sect will surely be furious and send top-tier Martial Saints to deal with this matter. All we can do now is wait!"
Indeed, that zombie was too terrifying. Two royal Martial Saints couldn't even block one attack. Moreover, the previous Martial Saints who were taken away were not just one. If all of them were that strong, then even if all the royal Martial Saints gathered together, they wouldn't be a match.
Gu Lin's heart now was like ashes. Her father had become a zombie. He could never be saved again!
On the faces of Qiu Long and Li Yuan, there was also a hint of worry. They even thought about leaving the imperial city directly. After all, the mysterious Foundation Establishment cultivator dared to capture Martial Saints in the royal city of Tianqi Country to refine them into zombies. This was happening under the nose of the Ancient Origin Sect.
The other party certainly knew that it was dangerous. But they still risked it. There's only one reason for this. The other party had a big plan! It's probably not just as simple as refining zombies. With their strength, staying in the imperial city was too dangerous.
Who can guarantee that the mysterious Foundation Establishment True Person wouldn't go crazy and capture them too, turning them into zombies?
"buzzing~"
Just as Qiu Long and Li Yuan were uneasy, suddenly, their communication stone began to vibrate violently. This kind of communication stone is made in the way of certain Qi cultivators' magical artifacts. As long as it's within a certain distance, it will react.
"Is it...the sect sent Martial Saints?"
"We haven't reported the situation in the imperial city yet, the sect can't possibly know about the zombies. There's only one possibility. A Martial Saint from the sect has accepted a mission from the royal family and has arrived in the imperial city!"
"It must be so! Let's hurry to meet them, the person who came must be a top-tier Martial Saint!"
A look of surprise appeared on the faces of Qiu Long and Li Yuan. At this time, the arrival of a top-tier Martial Saint from the sect would also be a kind of safety guarantee for them!
"Top-tier Martial Saint?"
Gu Lin abruptly lifted her head, her eyes shining.
"A top-tier Martial Saint from the Ancient Origin Sect accepted the royal family's task. That must mean he's here to solve the disappearances in the imperial city. Now that we know there's a Foundation Establishment True Person causing trouble. Can this top-tier Martial Saint take action to kill the Foundation Establishment True Person and avenge my father and the other Martial Saints? I wonder if this top-tier Martial Saint can handle those Martial Saint level zombies?" Gu Lin asked solemnly.
"This..."
Qiu Long and Li Yuan looked at each other. Then they gritted their teeth and said, "The top-tier Martial Saints of our Ancient Origin Sect are extraordinary. Although those zombies are strong, they certainly cannot be the opponents of top-tier Martial Saints."
Both of them were elders of the Ancient Origin Sect. They knew what top-tier Martial Saints within the Ancient Origin Sect signify.
"Alright, then I will also go with the two Martial Saints to welcome this top-tier Martial Saint!"
Gu Lin gritted her teeth and stood up. Qiu Long and Li Yuan did not stop her. Gu Lin is a member of the royal family. It is only right for her to go and welcome the top-tier Martial Saint from the Ancient Origin Sect.
"We should not delay, let's go to welcome him!"
After that, Qiu Long and Li Yuan, together with Gu Lin, quickly flew toward the direction where the communication stone was sensing.
"I wonder, who is the top-tier Martial Saint who accepted the task this time?"
Although Qiu Long and Li Yuan were not in the Ancient Origin Sect, they knew something about some of the top-tier Martial Saints in the Ancient Origin Sect. If they saw them, they would probably know. After all, they had lived for more than four hundred years. They were quite ancient.
Soon, the communication stone on the three of them began to vibrate more and more intensely. They flew to the city gate. Then, they slowly landed. They saw a man in white standing with his hands behind him at the gate. His gaze was calm, just standing there quietly.
Although there was no momentum on his body, he stood in the crowd, with a temperament that was incompatible with ordinary people. At first glance, he was not an ordinary person.
"Is this the top-tier Martial Saint from our sect?"
Qiu Long and Li Yuan looked at each other. There was a trace of doubt in their eyes. Because they didn't recognize the Martial Saint in front of them. In their memories, the man in white did not match the characteristics of any top-tier Martial Saint in the Ancient Origin Sect.
Could it be that the Martial Saint who accepted the task this time is not a top-tier Martial Saint?
