Stronger by Killing

Chapter 355 - 273: Chaos Within Qianyu Sect, Nangong Weiyang in Peril (Part 2)

Gu Zhan immediately stood up and said, "Tian Yu, gather everyone at once, we’re heading to the Qianyu Sect."

"Gu Zhan," Mo Jingzhou hastily said, "don’t be impulsive, wait for the full details first. The Qianyu Sect is not trivial; their strength and foundation are very strong. If Chen Xuannong is truly dead, then the Qianyu Sect is surely in a sensitive period. If you go now, it might lead to a bloody conflict. Please, don’t be rash."

Gu Zhan calmly replied, "I don’t care about all that. Not to mention the death of just one Chen Xuannong, even if the entire leadership of the Qianyu Sect perished, they have no right to take it out on my people!"

Mo Jingzhou shook his head helplessly.

Gu Zhan clasped his hands in respect and immediately turned to leave.

Watching Gu Zhan’s departing figure, Mo Jingzhou sighed helplessly and said softly, "Thank goodness I’m about to die!"

An old servant who had been following Mo Jingzhou asked in confusion, "Master, why do you say that?"

Mo Jingzhou chuckled lightly, "Gu Zhan is too domineering. With his character, it’s hard for him to accept anyone being above him. So, if I were to live much longer and he is already standing out, what do you think would happen when issues arise? Would he back down or would I?"

"This..." the old servant hesitated, "If you were in your prime, would Gu Zhangyin still rise to prominence?"

Mo Jingzhou pondered for a long time, sighed, and said, "He could, but not in Beidou Bang. Perhaps he would become an enemy!"

...

Soon,

Gu Zhan arrived outside the manor with his men. By this time, hundreds of people had already gathered in the open space before the manor.

Gu Zhan mounted his horse,

Just then, a galloping horse approached: it was Tan Lang, Squad Leader of the Dubhe Sub-Branch. He hastily clasped his hands and said, "Gu Zhangyin, you received the news so quickly?"

Gu Zhan frowned and asked, "What news?"

Tan Lang quickly replied, "Nangong Weiyang of Qianyu Sect killed her master and fled, but she didn’t make it out of the city and was captured. The Qianyu Sect is currently publicly trying Nangong Weiyang. I just received the news and was coming to report it!"

Gu Zhan was surprised and asked, "Chen Xuannong is really dead?"

Tan Lang nodded, "Absolutely true. I couldn’t believe it when I first got the news, but according to reports from subordinates, Chen Xuannong is indeed dead. It’s said that Nangong Weiyang colluded with the Demon Dao and poisoned the medicine used to heal Chen Xuannong.

After the battle at Bright Moon Gorge, Chen Xuannong suffered considerable injuries and had been taking medicine. The poison in the medicine was very special, so it went undetected for over a month, until this morning when Chen Xuannong noticed it when Nangong Weiyang came to deliver the medicine again. Nangong Weiyang seized the moment and killed him unexpectedly!"

Gu Zhan was very surprised, given his understanding of Nangong Weiyang. That girl had a straightforward personality and deeply respected her master Chen Xuannong. She wouldn’t do such a thing.

Moreover, from a standpoint of personal interests,

Nangong Weiyang was the most likely successor to the sect leader position, and Chen Xuannong was grooming her as the successor. It doesn’t make sense for her to engage in such a self-damaging act.

"Is there conclusive evidence?" Gu Zhan asked.

Tan Lang said gravely, "I don’t know; my information is limited. It’s said that many people heard Nangong Weiyang and Chen Xuannong having a conflict. Additionally, it’s reported that during her capture, Nangong Weiyang broke through to Grandmaster level and killed many from the Qianyu Sect!"

Gu Zhan slightly raised an eyebrow, gently pulled the reins, and said solemnly, "Never mind that now, some more people from Qianyu Sect must die today!"

...

At the Qianyu Sect’s headquarters, on a wide plaza,

At this moment, on a high platform between, Nangong Weiyang was tied with several thick iron chains, her energy channels like her clavicles were pierced and sealed with iron nails, crippling her cultivation.

The weather was dreary,

Many disciples of the Qianyu Sect were gathered, and people from various major factions in Yunxi were arriving continuously. The scene was very noisy; many were in disbelief, some were sighing, and others had gloomy faces or were full of indignation.

Nangong Weiyang stood on the high platform, covered in many wounds, with disheveled hair, appearing very wretched but her expression was exceedingly calm, her eyes firmly fixed on Lian Nanfeng, the Grand Elder of the Qianyu Sect.

At that moment, below the high platform,

Lian Nanfeng was fiercely berating a Grandmaster, while several high-ranking members were trying hard to mediate.

The Grandmaster being reprimanded was the one who killed in Beidou Bang, named Yu Cheng, the main disciple of Lian Nanfeng, and a prodigy cultivated earnestly by the Qianyu Sect. Achieving the Grandmaster status in his thirties, he was a rare talent, not as exceptional as Nangong Weiyang, but still outstanding, always being Lian Nanfeng’s proud student.

However, at this time, Lian Nanfeng looked at Yu Cheng with uncontrollable anger, pointing and scolding in a low voice, "Did a dog eat your brain? Who is Gu Zhan? He doesn’t even give face to Wei Wuya of Sword King City. And you killed people over a few words from Beidou Bang disciples!"

Yu Cheng, feeling wronged, said, "But those Beidou Bang disciples spoke so harshly!"

"Harshly," Lian Nanfeng said angrily, "what was harsh about it? Weren’t they speaking the truth? In what way are you superior to Gu Zhan? Do you have a better track record than he does, or superior talent? They said you can’t compare to Gu Zhan, and you became enraged? Then go fight Gu Zhan!"

Yu Cheng kept his head down, not responding, but was clearly unconvinced.

A nearby Elder quickly interceded, "Grand Elder, don’t blame Yu Cheng too much; he’s young and hot-blooded, can’t stand provocation. Lately, with the influence of Mo Jingzhou and Gu Zhan, those people of Beidou Bang have indeed become quite arrogant, looking down on everyone."