Chapter 285 - 115: The Momentum has Built, Am I Being Set Up Too? The Future Lord of Great Xia

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In the next moment, the Void trembled and blurred.

With a flicker, Duke Wei’s figure strode through the air, appearing inside a very quiet estate.

The estate wasn’t particularly large, featuring red walls, green tiles, and hidden courtyards. It had flowing water, rockeries, waterside pavilions, and terraces arranged in a picturesque layout. His arrival went completely unnoticed.

"What are the results of the past few days’ investigation?"

Faintly, he could hear a woman’s hoarse and indifferent voice.

"Reporting to you, Milady, the investigation is nearly complete. The most suspicious party is the Qi Family. The former Qi Family Patriarch married a palace maid who had retired from service, taking her as a concubine. They had a son named Qi Qingxuan," a respectful voice replied.

"Qi Qingxuan?"

The hoarse female voice repeated the name as if in thought.

’So, the mastermind is here?’

’They’ve already investigated as far as the Qi Family. It seems I can’t let them live. I’ve arrived just in time.’

Hearing their conversation, Duke Wei’s eyes narrowed, killing intent radiating from him. He then revealed his figure and walked over.

The moment he revealed his killing intent, the group in conversation immediately sensed him.

The woman with the hoarse voice instantly looked over and snapped, "Who goes there?"

Duke Wei’s expression was cold and detached. He didn’t answer. With a swirl of his wide robes, the entire estate seemed to be enveloped by an inexplicable aura.

Then, the world grew dim. A hazy, mist-like energy surged within, blurring everything into an obscure haze.

"Domain Power..."

The faces of the few people conversing in the pavilion instantly changed.

The woman in the lead had a sallow complexion and plain features, her hair held in place by a simple wooden hairpin.

Seeing this, she flicked her wrist, and a hazy brilliance instantly burst forth.

It was a string of crystalline Bone Beads, shimmering with a strange light. The moment they flew out, a web of light spread from them, seemingly transforming into a miniature Star Realm that evolved before their eyes—a stunning sight.

"You overestimate yourselves. With your level of strength, you dare to investigate things you shouldn’t."

Duke Wei simply pointed a finger, and the terrifyingly powerful string of Bone Beads exploded in the Void, turning into a cloud of fine ash.

BANG! BANG! BANG!...

A series of explosions rang out.

As for the others, they were torn to pieces by a casual Palm Seal from him before they could even utter a word, exploding into a mist of blood.

He was intent on killing and would not allow anyone in the estate to leave.

The marks he had left over the past few days were all here. If nothing went wrong, the entire group that had been investigating the Sixth Prince was gathered in this place.

’At least a Seventh Realm expert...’

The sallow-faced woman was, of course, Song Youwei in disguise.

Her expression shifted slightly at the sight.

She had followed Jiang Lan’s orders and plan, coming here to await Duke Wei’s arrival and stall him for as long as possible.

However, Jiang Lan hadn’t told her how powerful this person was, only that she should be as careful as possible.

’Stalling a Seventh Realm expert... This won’t be easy...’

’He really overestimates me.’

Song Youwei grew much more cautious, not daring to underestimate her opponent in the slightest.

"Trying to escape right under my nose?"

Duke Wei said faintly. A tyrannical and terrifying aura, like a raging storm or a collapsing mountain, bore down on them, turning their faces pale and making it almost impossible to breathe.

Not far away, someone tried to escape, attempting to break through the misty substance. But before they could even get close, the powerful aura blasted them into a bloody mist, leaving no time for a scream.

Countless thoughts flashed through Song Youwei’s mind. She spoke in her hoarse voice, "A Seventh Realm expert hiding in Yangchun City... It seems our investigation wasn’t wrong. Qi Qingxuan’s identity truly is special..."

Duke Wei’s expression turned cold, a divine light swirling in his intimidating eyes. He said flatly, "State your origins. Perhaps I might consider sparing you this time."

Song Youwei sneered, "Do you think that’s possible?"

"You’re courting death."

Seeing her defiance, Duke Wei’s face grew even colder. He decided to stop wasting words and simply capture them for a Soul Search.

However, when his large hand reached out and seized one of them, the person’s Sea of Consciousness suddenly exploded with a BANG. The Restriction within had clearly been triggered.

"If you want to perform a Soul Search, I’m afraid you’re going to be disappointed."

As Song Youwei sneered, she summoned a Magical Artifact. A lustrous white light flowed from it—a jade bracelet radiating a hazy glow. It streaked through the Void like a bolt of silk, hurtling toward Duke Wei with the weight of a mountain.

"So you did come prepared. In that case, you can all stay here permanently."

Duke Wei’s expression remained cold. His outstretched hand, which had been reaching down, changed direction slightly and shot toward the jade bracelet Song Youwei had summoned, intending to crush it.

One after another, Runes flickered to life, rumbling like thunder with terrifying power.

Outside this domain, it would have been enough to blow a small mountain apart.

But in Duke Wei’s hand, it vanished into nothingness, not even leaving behind a ripple of energy.

Song Youwei’s expression changed. A Seventh Realm expert’s strength was truly extraordinary. Moreover, she had a feeling that the old eunuch before her was likely beyond the Seventh Realm.

Even some of the Elders from the Blood Immortal Sect didn’t possess such tyrannical strength.

’He’s either in the late-stage Dharma Realm or has one foot in the Eighth Realm...’

’How am I supposed to stall for time against that?’

’Don’t tell me he set me up too?’

Numerous thoughts flashed through her mind, but she had no time to dwell on them. If she didn’t pull out some tricks, she really might be left behind by this old eunuch for good.