On this side, Russell was persecuting the poor little book demon, unaware that in the dark, a huge net was slowly approaching him.
City Lord's Mansion.
Ever since the city lord died at the hands of Russell, no one had sat on that chair for a long time, but today, a man wearing a black mask sat there.
No one dared to object.
No one even dared to look up.
Because this is a mysterious power from the imperial city, belonging to the emperor—Qinglongsi.
The man in front of him, wearing a black mask, is the legendary Director of the Qinglong Division, who has killed countless people and stands at the top of the entire empire.
"My lord, they are coming."
"Let them both in."
"yes!"
A dull sound of footsteps came from outside and gradually walked into the hall. A burly man in armor came in. He was the general whom Russell had met that day.
The other person was an old man with a gloomy face and coughing from time to time. He was the person in charge of the Night Watch.
The two men looked at the Director of the Qinglong Division who was sitting high on the chair, and immediately bowed with respect on their faces.
As a half-step Heavenly Master, his cultivation almost reached the pinnacle of the dynasty, but facing the ruthless man in front of them, they had to be respectful.
This is an extraordinary being at the level of a heavenly master in the dynasty, highly regarded by the emperor, and holding the power of life and death.
There are even rumors that the Director of the Qinglong Division is the legendary Night Emperor!
During the day, the emperor is the master of the empire.
At night, the Night Emperor rules the world.
Although it is just a rumor, sometimes it is not groundless.
"Greetings, Mr. Director!"
"Get up, you and I are acquaintances, there is no need to be so restrained."
The director of the Qinglong Division spoke in a low voice, tapping lightly on the armrest of the chair with his fingers.
When one’s cultivation reaches a certain level, one’s circle becomes much smaller, and since one has lived long enough, one will know more or less everyone.
What's more, he came with an urgent mission and had no time for so many polite words, which he always hated.
"Are you sure that person is from that place?"
The director of the Qinglong Division spoke majestically. Although he did not specify it, the two people below were smart people and naturally understood what he meant.
The one mentioned is naturally Russell, and that place is Maoshan.
Just know it in your heart, but don't say it out loud.
After all, this is the world of cultivation. If someone is talking behind your back, those with strong spirits will be able to sense it. If there is someone proficient in divination, they can even lock the location directly.
Especially for those of them who have high cultivation, they have to be more careful with what they say.
Therefore, those high and mighty gods and Buddhas are all riddlers, so as not to offend others for no reason and become entangled in cause and effect with others.
"Your Excellency, I dare not confirm it. He said he was from that place, and his aura was similar. He is also very young."
The general spoke first, his face full of confusion, "He is less than 20 years old, and his cultivation has reached the seventh level of Earth Master."
Before he was twenty, he had reached the seventh level of Earth Master.
Even though the director of the Qinglong Division, who was sitting high up in the seat, had known the news for a long time, he still couldn't help but hold the chair tightly with his hands.
You have to know that the most powerful genius in their dynasty is only twenty years old and has just broken through to the second level of Earth Master.
They are both young people, but the gap between them is even greater than the gap between heaven and earth.
"Xianmen..."
The director of the Qinglong Division took a deep breath, his eyes full of fear, although Maoshan had driven out the demons that were ravaging the continent and created a stable environment for mankind.
But that was too long ago, and who knows how many tens of thousands of years have passed. What does Maoshan’s achievements at that time have to do with them
There was not a single dynasty established from generation to generation that did not feel wary of this immortal sect that was high above them.
Because it is so strong!
"Where did that person end up?"
"To answer your question, sir, the man finally disappeared into the forest outside the city. We have not been able to detect his presence, so it seems that he has disappeared."
"Well, the Night Watchman does have some ideas."
The old man at the side coughed and said, "A young disciple like him comes out either for a mission or to gain experience. This person will definitely not leave easily. I know a place that is most likely his hiding place."
The general who spoke just now seemed to be thinking about something. Although the town was big, it was still very small for masters like them.
There is only one person who can hide a person, a very powerful person, and not alert them!
The City God who took office ten years ago!
According to information secretly revealed by the ancestors of the underworld, the City God of this area is from Maoshan, not from any other sect.
This is not good news...
The director of the Qinglong Division nodded and said, "You can go down. You don't need to participate in the rest of the matter. Remember, you know nothing."
The two were shocked after hearing this. They were both veterans in the officialdom. When they heard what the Director of the Qinglong Division said, they immediately understood that he must be doing something big, so he wanted to keep it secret, even if the two of them could not participate.
You have to know that they are half-step heavenly masters, what is the thing that they cannot participate in
What kind of thing is so...
A horrified thought spread through their minds. They were not fools. After all, what the Director of the Qinglong Division had just asked was about Russell.
If the top talent of Maoshan, or even the next leader, died in this small town...
The two men instantly looked ashen, and they didn't even dare to imagine how they would face Maoshan's wrath. Would they be crushed to ashes, or would their souls be destroyed
But what the two did not expect was that the Director of the Qinglong Division actually revealed even more explosive news.
"Go down, Maoshan. There is not much time left. You won't be implicated."
What do you mean there is not much time left
Before the two could be shocked, a strong wind blew them away and out of the hall.
The general and the old man looked at each other, each seeing the confusion in the other's expression.
There were only five people in the entire dynasty who reached the level of Heavenly Master, and not a single one reached the level of Immortal.
What can the dynasty use to challenge the super sect Maoshan? That is a top sect that has several gods!
“I feel like something big is going to happen.”
“I feel the same way.”
The old man looked up at the sky and said, "It's going to rain. I need to go home and collect my clothes."
“That’s right.”
The two men walked away with solemn expressions. No matter where the dynasty got its confidence from, it was not a good thing for them.
They have already reached the top and just want to live a simple life. They don't want to pursue anything because it is easy to lose everything.
In the main hall.
The director of the Qinglong Division sat there quietly for a long time before he spoke, "Why, are you scared?"
"A genius, you should know what this means."
"By then, your plan in Maoshan will fail!"
After he finished speaking, the hall fell into silence. After a long silence, a cold voice slowly came from the shadows.
"Leave it to us. The day after tomorrow, at the latest the day after tomorrow, he will be dead!"