Journey to the End of the Night Chapter 1703 - 1018: Reversal of Circumstances_2

Golden Immortal Feng Xu laughed loudly, his voice sinister: "The witness you’re seeking, I have killed!

The evidence you found, I have destroyed!

Taking a step back, since I dared to poison Chenghuang, what harm is there in killing a mere companion god like you?!"

"You! You——" Tan Guangjun’s face turned ashen.

Golden Immortal Feng Xu lowered his gaze slightly, returning to his unfathomable and calm demeanor:

"In the end, this thousand cuts-and-scrapes pill won’t take Chenghuang’s life.

It merely lets him suffer for a month, is there really any need for Tan Guangjun to hold on to such a trivial matter?"

"You call this a trivial matter?!" Tan Guangjun was furious.

Golden Immortal Feng Xu glanced indifferently: "Even if you find the one who poisoned him and uncover the truth, what kind of reward do you think the Immortal Venerable will give you?"

Tan Guangjun was momentarily speechless.

"It’s only within your duty, and you won’t get anything?

The culprit behind the poisoning, as long as someone can report to those above, could be anyone."

A meaningful smile suddenly emerged on Golden Immortal Feng Xu’s face, he reached out to tidy Tan Guangjun’s collar:

"Ten thousand years have passed, Tan Guangjun’s immortal rank, I think it’s time for a good promotion, isn’t it?"

The anger on Tan Guangjun’s face froze, his throat unconsciously moved: "You... what do you mean by that?"

"Tan Guangjun thinks that despite enduring the pressure of the Heavenly Dao Laws, I linger in the mortal world so long, could it truly be just for this small auction?"

Golden Immortal Feng Xu’s expression was detached, raising his face with a sinister glance toward Fang Geyu, sitting languidly with a sword atop Wanggui Building.

With a cold sneer, he said: "My mortal world Journey Immortal Servant once risked their life to report, Shifang City secretly studies the Six Realms Forbidden Secret Technique, ambitiously attempting to build the Tower of Heaven, slay gods, butcher immortals.

Using the power of ten directions, they aim to refine all heavenly gods into puppet strings under their fingers, thereby achieving the ambition to rule the Six Realms!"

Upon hearing this, Tan Guangjun found it utterly ridiculous.

Though Shifang City’s voice can reach the Six Realms, vast and without boundaries, backed by Zhonghua Immortal Estate.

Ultimately, it is merely a mortal cultivation force.

Despite their wealth being the foremost in the Six Realms, their true combat power falls short compared to the mortal world Three Sects.

The ambitions Golden Immortal Feng Xu spoke of do not match Shifang City’s strength.

Had Lord Xue still been alive, such words might have some credibility.

But currently, Shifang City’s ruler Fang You is of mortal birth, his Spirit Root aptitude is a set limit, already determining his short journey on the solitary path of cultivation.

And Fang Geyu, as the future city lord, though inheriting Lord Xue’s bloodline, being a rare Demi Immortal in the mortal world, he is not yet twenty.

The present Shifang City appears glorious in all directions, to put it bluntly, it is just chewing on the vast legacy carved out by Lord Xue in life.

Self-preservation is the superior way, and now you claim Shifang City harbors a rebellious heart.

Tan Guangjun only found it laughable.

Yet no hint of jest appeared on Golden Immortal Feng Xu’s face as he pinpointed the crux, leisurely saying:

"Shifang City is famed for its Mechanical Technique, yet Tan Guangjun has been in the city a whole day.

In the city, have you seen a single Mechanical Puppet?"

Sparks of realization struck Tan Guangjun’s mind, abnormality often signals calamity; seeing his expression begin to waver: "You mean..."

"Mecha bodies, puppet chassis, forging tower souls, the path to heaven, within reach."

Golden Immortal Feng Xu kicked the headless corpse, saying:

"Whether I’m blind or heartless, would I have my own confidant commit a poisoning?

All this is but a play orchestrated by Shifang City itself.

Qi Guang, as my most trusted confidant, acting as my eyes, traveled the world, balancing yin and yang lives.

Yet fell victim at Shifang, his heart gouged and refined into a Mechanical Puppet.

If Shifang City is allowed to continue growing, in the future, you and I, shall we not become mere test subjects under their talisman masters’ and weapon makers’ knives."

"Clap, clap, clap!" Fang Geyu, having listened to the lengthy drama, finally couldn’t help but applaud, laughing:

"Tsk tsk tsk... So it’s a case of the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. Lord Feng Xu, I really can’t see through what you’re actually trying to achieve anymore?

First, you failed to frame the Taixuan Sect, and yet within just one night, your plans have turned towards my Shifang City.

Or perhaps... from the beginning, whether it was the Taixuan Sect or Shifang City, they were all part of your calculations."

Fang Geyu stood up and casually placed the Ten Directions Sword in his hand slantingly on the carved railing.

"Compared to the silent and reticent Lord Feng Xu of last night, today your eloquence and ability to reverse right and wrong are truly impressive."

From the corner of the stairway, Baili An walked out holding a lamp and glanced down at Tan Guangjun, whose expression was unpredictable inside the hall.

He said blandly: "Tan Guangjun, the Judgement Scepter granted by Immortal Venerable Zhu Zhan is meant for you to uncover the truth about the poisoning.

Lord Feng Xu is right; this is your primary duty, and completing it satisfactorily won’t earn you any rewards or accolades.

But Tan Guangjun, if you can’t even complete your primary duty, then what qualifies you to be the Emperor’s divine companion?"

Tan Guangjun hadn’t expected to be lectured head-on by such a young upstart and angrily retorted: "My deeds are not for you to comment on!"

"What a pity..." Baili An withdrew his gaze: "It seems the sense of responsibility in Tan Guangjun’s heart can’t withstand the temptation of greed."

He looked towards Golden Immortal Feng Xu: "Let me guess, Lord Feng Xu took such risks to poison the Emperor without harming his life. There’s only one possibility I can think of.

That is, yesterday’s auction can’t continue because that cup of Dragon Blood must not fall into the Emperor’s hands."

No one had seen that cup of Dragon Blood, and even after the end, it never made it to the Emperor’s room.

Which means, the Dragon Blood was fake.

"All of this because the Ancient Ying Dragon, originally the highlight of the auction, is no longer in your possession.

And you couldn’t reveal this fact, so you resorted to such an extreme method to poison the Emperor.

The visit from the Divine Envoy necessitated the auction’s premature termination, is it not?"

Golden Immortal Feng Xu didn’t reply, only turned his gaze towards Tan Guangjun:

"The immediate priority is to thoroughly investigate Shifang City and the Demon Alliance’s One Drop of Blood.

Be it secret research on the Six Realms Forbidden Secret Technique or unauthorized establishment of Demon Alliance forces, as long as either is confirmed, capturing the mastermind behind it and reporting to the Emperor would be a great achievement."

"Demon Alliance forces?" Baili An’s smile carried deep meaning:

"Speaking of which, in the outer sea of Shifang City, there is a creature called the Dragon Fish Whale. Legend has it that should the Dragon Fish Whale leap through the Dragon Sect and fail, it will dive into the sea and become a demon.

Since Lord Feng Xu wishes to thoroughly investigate the Demon Alliance’s One Drop of Blood, does this Dragon Fish Whale count as well?"

Golden Immortal Feng Xu’s eyes gradually narrowed, cloaked with a layer of dark red light, a fleeting killing intent passing through, "I underestimated you."

He noticed Tan Guangjun’s uncertain expression and couldn’t help but pull at the corners of his mouth, "Tan Guangjun, what decision will you make?"

Fang Geyu and Baili An both looked at him simultaneously, seemingly waiting for his conclusion.

After all, when Baili An left last night, without any need for verbal communication.

The tacit understanding forged from their cooperation inside the Bronze Gate had long allowed him to know that by nightfall, Fang Geyu had planned everything in the Wanggui Building.

However, it was unexpected that those attracted were the Immortal Servants by Golden Immortal Feng Xu’s side, with strength beyond imagination.

This caused significant losses to her subordinates, and even Hong Shan and the others were severely injured in the effort to seize Qi Guang.

But judging by Tan Guangjun’s appearance, it’s clear that last night’s toil and sacrifice were all in vain.

The struggle in his eyes ultimately succumbed to the balance of pros and cons, and the hesitation on Tan Guangjun’s face gradually turned into determination.

In an instant, the Judgement Scepter radiated divine light, transforming into the Seven Luminaries Net, soaring to the sky, enveloping the entire Shifang City.

Tan Guangjun stood amidst the shining divine light, his expression stern as a Heavenly God punishing all beings, resplendently undoubtable:

"Relay my divine command, Shifang City harbors those with rebellious tendencies, investigate thoroughly, and for anyone daring to act rashly, judge and execute!"

Fang Geyu’s eyes narrowed with cold danger, her hand moving to the sword hilt.

Noticing her movement, Golden Immortal Feng Xu coldly smiled, "A word of advice for Miss Fang, the Judgement Scepter doesn’t merely hold the power of judgement but also harbors the souls of a hundred thousand divine Immortal soldiers.

With Tan Guangjun’s immortal power, he might not possess the capacity to awaken those hundred thousand soldiers, but with me added, it’s entirely manageable.

However, in doing so, the myriad of beings within Shifang City might just become a mere crimson rust beneath the blades of those hundred thousand soldiers."

He spread open his palm and slightly smiled again, "So, Miss Fang, please hand over the Ten Directions Sword and cooperate obediently."