The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 233 - 45 Suspicion and Interrogation

Chapter 233: Chapter 45 Suspicion and Interrogation

The Demon Young Master had no choice but to withdraw, and the death of Xiao Chengming was also made clear.

When Li Qiuran revealed his true strength, the truth had fully surfaced.

Li Qiuran was also at the Innate Seventh Layer, which was similar to Xiao Chengming’s power level. Xiao Chengming naturally didn’t keep his guard up against his own subordinate, so he was caught off guard and killed by a sudden strike from Li Qiuran’s sword.

As for the motive, before the Demon Young Master appeared, there was still some doubt, but after his appearance, everyone understood.

This time, in the race for the Heavenly Calculation Inheritance, the Demon Path also wanted to get involved; Li Qiuran was simply the Demon Young Master’s vanguard. Killing Xiao Chengming not only erased a combatant from the Righteous side but also paved the way to incite others from the Righteous to crowd out Yuan Jianyi.

However, compared to the Demon Young Master’s already uncovered conspiracy, everyone was now more curious about that suddenly emerging "Nameless Soldier."

Such a high-powered "Nameless Soldier" was rare. That recent strike could have injured the Demon Young Master’s might, and it was highly likely that anyone else would have died under that sudden sword assault.

Curiosity, wariness, fear...

All sorts of emotions were abound. With the power of the "Turtle Mirror," Qing Yu could feel their emotions nearly spilling over. And rarely were they harboring positive thoughts toward Qing Yu.

Even Luo Yan and Bu Lengchuan felt considerable trepidation about Qing Yu’s strength.

In this period, Qing Yu’s strength had advanced by leaps and bounds, a world of change from a few months ago when he had cooperated with the two to kill Lin Tengyuan.

Back then, Qing Yu had needed to join forces with Luo Yan to kill the seriously injured Lin Tengyuan. Now, it seemed likely that he could do it alone.

The rapid rate of progress, together with Qing Yu’s increasingly enigmatic actions lately, stoked deep fears in their hearts.

"Your strength is comparable to that of Young Hero Qiao, ranked sixth on the Dragon and Phoenix List, and you could even be among the top five. Such prowess should not belong to a ’Nameless Soldier’," Qingxu’s gaze firmly fixed on Qing Yu as he spoke solemnly. "Currently, on the Dragon and Phoenix List, only two people’s real identities are unknown. One is the Demon Young Master who just left; the other is Gong Ziyu, the Dragon Chief of the Azure Dragon Association, ranked eighth!"

When he said "Gong Ziyu," Qingxu’s gaze was sharp as a knife, as if he intended to pierce through Qing Yu’s facade and see his true identity. "Gong Ziyu has always worn a bronze mask, and no one knows his true face. Like you, he emerged out of nowhere."

"Even more, Gong Ziyu wields a Treasure Sword that, like yours, embodies both Yin Yang. May I ask, what is your relation to Gong Ziyu? Or to put it bluntly, are you Gong Ziyu?"

While speaking, Qingxu took heavy, deliberate steps toward Qing Yu, his Divine Origin Realm aura enveloping Qing Yu, ready to strike if Qing Yu should say anything disagreeable.

To Qingxu, Gong Ziyu was a deep-seated hatred, exceeding anyone else’s, including Yuan Jianyi, who had just embarrassed Qingxu.

Yuan Jianyi had merely caused a loss of face for Qingxu, but Gong Ziyu had almost claimed his life. Moreover, Gong Ziyu had killed Qingxu’s trusted Qingzhou. Such a deep hatred could not be cleansed even if all the waters of the four seas were poured on it.

’So, he suspects me because of the similarity in the attributes and appearance of "Eternal Brightness" and the Taiming Sword. But to suspect me of being Gong Ziyu just based on this is ridiculous. It seems my fellow Daoist Qingxu is obsessed with Gong Ziyu. Well... though I am indeed him.’

Thinking this way inwardly, Qing Yu maintained a calm demeanor on the surface, as if the pressure from Qingxu was but a gentle breeze on his face. He chuckled and replied, "Daoist Qingxu jokes, with so many people in the world, who dares to claim they have seen through everyone. If there was a Gong Ziyu once, why can’t there be a Zhao Yun now? Just because of my strength, it is absurd to assume that I must be Gong Ziyu."

"As for my sword, that’s an even greater joke. Treasure Swords that embody both Yin Yang are rare in the world, but not unique. At least, if I am not mistaken, Daoist Qingxu’s ’Taiming Sword’ is also a Yin Yang Treasure Sword. Are only you and Gong Ziyu allowed to possess such swords, but others are not?"

"Besides, the sword I carry was recently forged. Right when Sword Completion occurred, I happened to encounter Brother Yuan and we made acquaintance. Surely, Gong Ziyu couldn’t have just obtained the very sword you mentioned recently, right?"

"This is true, I can testify," Yuan Jianyi said indifferently.

He had indeed just acquired his sword... Qingxu almost blurted out the words.

However, recalling the possibility of revealing his defeat at the hands of Gong Ziyu, Qingxu swallowed his words.

"Since it was newly forged, it seems I was mistaken. Brother Zhao, please accept my apology!" Qingxu managed to force a smile and apologized to Qing Yu.

Seeing an unknown expert who possessed a sword similar to the Taiming Sword, with comparable attributes, made Qingxu instinctively think it might be Gong Ziyu who had made some modifications to the Taiming Sword.

But from the reply, it seemed he might have misunderstood. After all, who would be foolish enough to melt down a legendary sword like the Taiming Sword to forge a new one?

Treasure Swords that combined Yin Yang, like the Taiming Sword, could not be forged just like that. Involving Yin Yang transformations, even the Sword Casting Masters of this era would find it difficult to cast such a sword.

If Gong Ziyu had done such a thing, it would be like throwing away a pearl and keeping the box, a foolish move. Qingxu did not believe Gong Ziyu would be so dumb.

Having mistaken the person and lost face again, even with a thick skin, Qingxu could no longer stay there and after offering his apologies, he left with his disciples.

The remaining people, unlike Qingxu, did not leave immediately but instead approached Qing Yu, initiating conversation trying to pry into Qing Yu’s origins.

This Zhao Yun, no matter his origins, definitely had strong abilities. Being friends with Yuan Jianyi, he would likely aid Yuan Jianyi. Together, they would be formidable adversaries. They were not content to miss a chance to gauge him.

However, as much as they wanted to talk, Qing Yu couldn’t be bothered. With the "Turtle Mirror" Magic at his disposal, how could he not see through the insincere thoughts beneath their smiling exteriors? Having used the "Turtle Mirror" for so long today and feeling too much negativity, even Qing Yu’s strong Mental State was beginning to tire, so he wanted to find an excuse to leave.

’Maybe I could borrow some of Yuan Jianyi’s cold air...’

Qing Yu quietly moved closer to Yuan Jianyi, who was emitting a cold aura and was the perfect deterrent against these bothersome people. Yuan Jianyi was known for speaking with his sword and if he disdained someone who got in his way, they could instantly be on the receiving end of his blade.

If these people dared to risk getting their faces sliced by Sword Qi to probe him, Qing Yu would accept that.

But before anyone dared Test the Law, the arrival of two new individuals shifted the attention.

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