The Legend of the Devil
Ch. 175 - The World in Chaos
Morning at Golden Hill College is calm and peaceful. Fresh and cool air enveloped the buildings that looked magnificent. There was the sound of birds chirping in the neatly lined trees. This quiet morning atmosphere is a great time for college students to practice and improve their abilities. As usual, the teachers and senior warriors gathered to supervise the training of the disciples.
The Gold Hill students who were practicing in the morning were seen to focus on their respective movements. The sounds of swords clashing, fists and kicks rhymed out.
Hua Lian, Xiang Yi Bai, and Xue Zhan walked towards the gate of the college, Hua Du accompanied the three of them to go look for Yue Linghe at Xinghua.
Before they left, Hua Lian asked the college students to keep the security there and said goodbye to her Grandfather. A few college sisters ushered in their departure, worrying about Hua Lian's state that might not return for a long time, perhaps this trip would take some time since Xinghua was quite far away on the outskirts of the Empire.
Hua Lian wanted to ensure that the college would be safe and protected during her absence there.
After giving the order, they headed towards Xinghua.
As the sun began to rise, the three arrived at a small village. They take steep paths in the middle of the wilderness, sometimes through small rivers and steep hills. Then decided to take a break and buy some food and drink supplies at Hua Lian's request.
Xiang Yi Bai rested inside the inn room, while Hua Lian looked for food supplies in the market. It should have been if only the two of them were traveling might have been faster, but by bringing Hua Lian it seemed that they could not force the man to continue walking without eating and drinking for four days. Especially if in hot weather or storms, both of them inevitably have to take shelter for a moment.
Xue Zhan chose to sit in the tavern that was directly provided inside the inn. Seeing two men are busy telling stories very excitedly.
Xue Zhan looked for a seat near the two people. At that time, his gaze was immediately fixed on two men who were busy telling enthusiastic stories. Xue Zhan was curious about their conversation, especially when they said about a mysterious swordsman known as the Sky Law Substitute.
One of the men mentioned that the Sky Law Substitute had returned and killed hundreds of disciples in the Guang Empire college. They spoke with great frenzy, the incident was extremely shocking to the current Guang Empire. It is also said that this terror became the deadliest, with the death toll reaching 346 students who died with his Master.
Xue Zhan was shocked by the news and wanted to hear more. He wanted to know more about the Sky Law Substitute and what happened in the Guang Empire's college. The two men continued to talk without caring about the surroundings, describing in detail the horrific events that took place at the college. Sometimes they slow down their voices and sometimes they suddenly shrill like a woman gossiping.
Xue Zhan listened carefully, trying to understand what was really going on in the Guang Empire college without missing a shred of information. He thought that this incident might have something to do with his search for the Purple Centipede and Yue Linghe. Whether it is possible or not.
In addition, the Sky Law Substitute was a mysterious swordsman figure that stirred fear throughout the Empire. He famously killed viciously and left a wooden sign on the victim's corpse which contained the message that "If the heavens are not able to punish you, then I will kill you." This horrific act of his had claimed the lives of dozens of colleges in Diqiu Empire, including members of the Ghost Jade Tower and dozens of criminal groups in the various Empires.
This time he attacked the Guang Empire's college, noting that there were around 346 students killed along with his Master. It was unclear what his motives were, but his presence caused fear and anxiety throughout the Empire. Everyone was worried and worried that they would be the next victim if they met this figure.
Communities and warriors throughout the Empire also sought out the identity of the Sky Law Substitute, but until now no one had managed to find it even just to trace its existence. Once he shows up, the victims always fall. He remains a great threat to the entire Empire and has become a great fugitive.
The two men's conversation grew increasingly closed until Xue Zhan finally could not hear what they were talking about anymore. He sighed in disappointment and enjoyed the drink with a huff.
Until the moment a soldier in full uniform sat down next to him and ordered one small jug of wine. Looks tired after working all day. Xue Zhan was distracted by him and only turned his head for a moment.
"New arrivals huh?" The bases are friendly. Xue Zhan nodded.
"Just a temporary stop." He added, "You look so exhausted."
"Haha. Look, horses don't nag like you, sir."
The man laughed big and patted Xue Zhan on the shoulder. "Damn, you compare me to a horse. Exorbitant."
"Rather than you, liken yourself to a horse fart."
Both giggle. Before long the man mentioned his name, he was named Zhou Shan. A city warrior who had worked there for a long time. It's just that lately the work is more difficult and the rest time is reduced.
Xue Zhan asked curiously. "By the way, what's going on in this town?"
"yes too. You're a newcomer, be careful. There are some dangerous warriors in this town. They enter without permission and often troublemakers."
If it was said like that, Xue Zhan and Xiang Yi Bai were intruders. They did not have any entry permits into the Feng Empire.
"I think it happens a lot" Xue Zhan said.
"This time is different" Zhou Shan concluded. "The enemy this time has an unreasonable power. She was just a teenage girl but her strength was like a giant monster. One of the city's warriors was killed just by strangulation and it is said that all of his neck bones were severed from the inside. That kid is terrible. You better be careful."
Xue Zhan gasped. "Don't he ...."
"Do you know who he is?" response Zhou Shan.
"It seems I've seen it in the market. I can't believe she's that dangerous."
Zhou Shan nodded in agreement. "Not just him, there were two other people who came with him and seemed to be stronger than the girl, we were still looking for their whereabouts.until the three were captured the situation of the city was not yet safe."
Xue Zhan opened his mouth to find out more,
"Who are they"
"Ah unfortunately my break time is not much," Zhou Shan interrupted chugging away and putting money on the table. "Sorry, I'm in a hurry. Next time we talk again."
He looked very, very busy and in the end Xue Zhan looked back at the crowd. Many issues spread, all of them inevitably leading to one problem; danger.
It's getting harder to pin down. Xue Zhan had to get his answer as soon as possible.
"What is really going on in this world? Everything's messed up all of a sudden. Shit," grunts.