Chapter 1290 - 1290: Chaos and Rumors Spread in the Capital

"Hey! Did you hear that Men Clan's business groups were attacked?"

"Yes. I also heard that some of the Men Clan's business groups were even massacred!"

Umm!

"Who dares to do such a thing? Don't they know how big the Men Clan is in the capital? Although they're not the number one clan, they're very powerful and have a lot of advanced skilled masters in the clan."

"That's right! But judging from what happened, I think the people who did it must have some backups. Otherwise, they wouldn't dare to do such a daring thing. Do you think the same as me?"

Yes!!!

"But I think it's good that something happened to the Men Clan. I don't like them. They like to use their power to oppress and bully others all the time. It's good that they get to experience that!"

Hey!

"Shh! Speak softly. Or do you want to die here? If you want to die, die alone. Don't drag us to die with you. You know that the Men Clan has eyes and ears everywhere in this city. If you're not careful, you'll be kidnapped and killed. "Be careful!"

Umm!

Of course, many people had been dissatisfied with the Men Clan's actions all along. But because the Men Clan was very powerful in the capital, the lower-level people could not say anything.

When the news about what happened to the Men Clan spread quickly by word of mouth and spread throughout the city, many major clans had already started to make their move.

In the main hall of Guan Clan…

"How is it? Have you heard any news?"

Guan Clan Lead, who had a masculine and muscular build, asked the other man in front of him with an expectant look. Ever since he heard about the assassination of Men Clan's people, he had immediately ordered his clan members to investigate the matter.

"Clan Leader, our people have sent back the news, sir. The rumors are true. Many of Men Clan's businesses have been destroyed, and Men Clan has sent its skilled masters to deal with the situation and track down the culprits. However, no one knows who did it, sir."

Umm!

"What do you guys think about this?"

Guan Clan Leader nodded slightly upon hearing that. Many questions arose in his mind, but to reach a definite conclusion, he turned to ask the elders for their opinions.

"Clan Leader, I feel that this matter is strange in a way that I can't quite figure out. Previously, Young Master was ambushed outside the city, and there was also the matter of the business areas of the Sang Clan and other clans being destroyed. I think this might be the work of the demon monster beasts!"

Suddenly, one of the high-ranking elders of the clan made a suggestion. He guessed that this whole thing might be related to the demon monster beast hordes. At that time, the demon monster beasts were able to leave their territory, so they were the most suspicious.

Umm!

"That's right! Although they had just left their territory, many advanced demon monster beasts were not restricted. They might be behind these things, sir, Clan Leader. Other than them, there shouldn't be anyone else."

Yes!!!

That's right!!!

At the time the incident occurred with Guan-Yong, they had already held a meeting to discuss and reach a conclusion. But they still could not come to a definitive resolution. Until the incidents happened again, they leaned toward the possibility that the demon monster beast was behind everything.

"But I think there's another possibility. You may think that the whole thing that happened is very likely to be done by the demon monster beasts. But not long ago, I just got some information from my son about who was behind the attack on him." However, just as everyone was about to conclude, Guan Clan Leader interrupted to create doubt and curiosity for everyone in the meeting.

Hah?!

"Does that mean..."

"Before I tell you who is behind this incident, I have something to do first. And I want everyone to stay calm. No matter what happens next, I hope no one will do anything stupid during that time. Take action!"

Flop! Flop! Flop! Flop!

Quink! Quink!

Ah!!!

What is going on?!

Clan Leader?!!

As soon as the Guan Clan Leader finished speaking, several skilled masters of the clan appeared in the hall. Their targets were the two elders who did not play much of a role. However, they still participated in every clan meeting. The reason why the skilled masters surrounded them was that the information that the Guan Clan Leader had obtained indicated that these two were involved.

"Clan Leader, what happened? What did we do wrong?" One of the elders, surrounded by the skilled masters, asked hurriedly, his face full of fear and worry.

"That's right. We did everything for the clan. What is this?" Another elder added. Although he knew deep down that they had done something wrong to the clan, in order to survive, they pretended not to know. Until there was solid evidence that they could no longer deny, they would admit it.

"Didn't you do anything wrong? You two know deep down what you've done. Do you still dare to say that you didn't do anything wrong? I'll give you another chance. Tell everyone the truth. And I promise I won't kill you!"

Guan Clan Leader did not mention the actions of the two people before because he wanted the two of them to speak out for themselves. After all, they were clan elders for a long time and had done good deeds for the clan, so he left the two with a choice.

We…

When the two elders heard this, their faces turned pale and worsened. Although they did not want to admit it, the eyes of the other elders in the hall were urging them. The two could not help but grow weak and finally collapsed to the ground.

Thud! Thud!

"I was wrong. I just… felt that what I received was inappropriate. I had worked for the clan for so long but hadn't received any good compensation. Until… Men Clan Third Elder contacted us and asked us to... tell Young Master Guan-Yong's location in exchange for ten Deity Energy Boosting Pills and one three-star Deity Weapon. So, I…"

"So, you betrayed the clan and sold your own family? Huh! You're so evil. How could you do that? Did you say that what our clan gave you was inappropriate? Then what's so bad about you being comfortable and not having to work as hard as before? Furthermore, your recent achievements have been decreasing. Do you still hope to improve and progress?!"

Guan Clan Grand Elder could not help but shout at the confessing elders in a fierce tone. He was the clan's Grand Elder, so he knew what everyone in the clan did for the clan. He was the one who allocated resources to everyone. Of course, he had never favored anyone over anyone else. Even his nephew got the same as everyone else. Except for those who performed exceptionally well, he gave them more than others according to what was appropriate.

I...

Erm...

The confessing elders were speechless. They admitted that what the Grand Elder said was very true. They had received what they deserved. However, greed made them betray their brothers and clan members.

When the other elders learned the truth, their expressions changed. Some were dissatisfied, some were indifferent, and some felt sorry for them. However, the only feeling that everyone had in common was that they had lost all trust in the two elders.

"It's good that you two dared to admit it. If you still dare to deny it, the consequences will only be your last choice: death. But for the sake of your acceptance, I'll spare you the death penalty, but you still have to be punished. Regulator!"

Yes, sir!

"Take them both to Repentance Prison and don't let them out for five years!"

Yes, sir, Clan Leader!

Ah!!!

When the two elders who betrayed the clan heard that, they were exhausted and had no will to live anymore. Everyone in the Guan Clan knew what Repentance Prison was like. Anyone who went in there was no different from a dead person. Moreover, they had to stay there for five years. Although five years may not be a long time for a cultivator, it was long enough to make someone who used to live comfortably and be able to move freely vomit blood.

"Everyone heard it clearly, right? Before, I didn't say anything because I didn't want to make the two of them aware. Now that the truth has been revealed, it's time for us to decide what to do next!"

Umm...

"However, the bad things before were done by the Men Clan; what about what's happening to the Men Clan now? Did they do it to others and then to themselves?"

Creeeaaak!

Flap!

"It's not like that, Big Uncle. What Men Clan is facing is not because they are pretending to harm themselves, but because of the karma they have created!"

Hah?!

While everyone was wondering and wanting answers, suddenly Guan-Yong, the Guan Clan's Grand Young Master, who had been ambushed earlier, opened the door of the hall and told everyone that what the Men Clan was facing was because of the karma they had created.

Xiao-Yong!?

"Nephew, what do you mean by that?"

That's it!

However, instead of clearing their confusion, the young man's explanation deepened it. Even though they knew that the Men Clan had always behaved badly and liked to oppress others, it was unlikely that anyone would dare to carry out such a massacre against them.

"Have you ever heard of a force called 'Dark Crescent Secret Force'?"

Hah?!

Dark Crescent Secret Force?!

When everyone heard the name 'Dark Crescent Secret Force', their eyes widened significantly. Everyone knew that the Dark Crescent Secret Force was a top assassin force and was very famous. Those people did not care who the target was, as long as the employer had enough money to pay them, they were willing to accept the job, unless the target was too difficult.