CHAPTER 501: CHAPTER 501: QIN FEIYANG’S MADNESS_1

Qin Feiyang gave a bitter smile. "If I truly had a clue, I wouldn’t have come to you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Feiyang furrowed his brows again.

Dong Zhengyang asked, "What are you trying to say?"

Qin Feiyang said, "I have a feeling the disappearance of Dong Qing and the others is somewhat similar to the Lu Family’s situation at the time."

"Similar?"

Dong Zhengyang was startled, then scoffed, "The Lu Family was exterminated, while Dong Qing and the others are missing. I really don’t see the resemblance."

Qin Feiyang said, "But what if no one had discovered the Lu Family’s extermination?"

"Hmm?"

Dong Zhengyang raised an eyebrow.

If no one had discovered it, then in the eyes of the world, the people of the Lu Family would undoubtedly be considered missing right now as well.

Could it be...

Dong Zhengyang looked at Qin Feiyang, his expression a mix of shock and suspicion. "Is it related to that masked man?"

Qin Feiyang nodded. "To be honest, that’s exactly what I suspect."

"Damn it!"

Dong Zhengyang clenched his fists instantly, a terrifyingly vicious light flickering in his eyes.

Qin Feiyang said, "Calm down. These are just suspicions; I don’t have any proof yet. The priority now is to find Dong Qing."

Dong Zhengyang said, "I’ll keep searching for her. As long as she’s still in Spirit State, I will definitely find her."

Qin Feiyang shook his head. "Don’t be too confident. As far as I know, Lu Tingting isn’t dead either. I feel like someone is orchestrating a grand conspiracy."

"Lu Tingting isn’t dead?" Dong Zhengyang was surprised and suspicious.

Qin Feiyang nodded. "That’s right. On the day Zhao He slaughtered the Dong Family, Lu Tingting and the masked man were both present. That’s why I’m so suspicious."

Dong Zhengyang said angrily, "Then why didn’t you capture them?"

"I wanted to, but..." Qin Feiyang trailed off with a long sigh. Some things were better left unsaid.

BUZZ!

Suddenly, the Image Crystal Stone in Qin Feiyang’s pocket vibrated.

Qin Feiyang took it out. Battle Intent surged from it, and an elderly phantom quickly materialized.

It was none other than the City Lord!

Dong Zhengyang’s expression changed, and he quickly bowed. "Greetings, City Lord."

"Mm," the City Lord nodded, then looked at Qin Feiyang. "We’ve located the masked man’s hideout. Come over immediately."

"What?" Qin Feiyang’s gaze flickered.

A sharp glint also flashed in Dong Zhengyang’s eyes.

Before Qin Feiyang could ask anything, the City Lord deactivated the Image Crystal Stone.

Qin Feiyang collected himself, quickly put away the Image Crystal Stone, and opened a portal.

Dong Zhengyang urgently grabbed Qin Feiyang’s arm. "Can you take me with you?"

"Well..." Qin Feiyang hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Alright."

With that, the two of them stepped through the portal one after the other, quickly arriving before the City Lord’s courtyard.

Inside the courtyard, besides the City Lord, there was an unfamiliar face.

It was a middle-aged man, about seven chi tall and quite thin. He wore a white robe, and his temples were streaked with white hair, giving him an air of worldly experience.

His dark eyes, however, were remarkably spirited and carried an immense sense of authority.

Seeing Dong Zhengyang following, the City Lord subtly furrowed his brows and said, "Come in!"

Qin Feiyang pushed open the gate and entered.

Dong Zhengyang followed closely behind.

Upon reaching the City Lord, they both bowed respectfully. "Greetings, Sir."

The City Lord nodded and pointed to the white-robed man beside him. "Let me introduce you. This is the new City Lord of East City, Jiang Qianqing."

"Greetings, City Lord Jiang," Qin Feiyang and Dong Zhengyang bowed again.

Jiang Qianqing nodded and smiled, appearing quite amiable.

Qin Feiyang then turned to the City Lord. "Sir, where is the masked man’s hideout?"

The City Lord said, "Old Jiang, you tell them."

"Yes," Jiang Qianqing responded respectfully, then turned to Qin Feiyang and Dong Zhengyang. "The masked man’s hideout is in a valley not far from State City."

Dong Zhengyang’s eyes lit up. "Can you take us there now?" he asked urgently.

"Hmm?" The City Lord and Jiang Qianqing both looked at Dong Zhengyang in confusion.

"City Lord, City Lord Jiang, it’s like this," Qin Feiyang quickly explained upon seeing their reaction. "Dong Zhengyang and I both suspect that the disappearance of Dong Qing and the others might also be connected to the masked man. That’s why I brought him along."

"So that’s how it is." The City Lord and Jiang Qianqing came to a sudden realization. Then, the faces of these two powerhouses filled with anger.

To repeatedly extend his demonic claws towards State City, this masked man truly has audacious courage!

Dong Zhengyang knelt on the ground and pleaded, "City Lord, Dong Qing is the only family I have left. I must find her, no matter what. I beg you to grant me this, Sir."

The City Lord pondered for a moment, then sighed. "Get up. I’ll allow you to come with us."

"Thank you, Sir!" Dong Zhengyang was overjoyed.

The City Lord ordered, "The Ten Great Commanders, assemble here immediately!"

"The Ten Great Commanders?" Qin Feiyang was slightly taken aback. Zhao He was already stripped of his Commander title. Aren’t there only nine Great Commanders left now?

WHOOSH!!!

In less than ten breaths, ten figures materialized out of thin air and landed before the courtyard.

Qin Feiyang scanned them one by one, his gaze suddenly locking onto one individual. It’s Fan Jian? How did this guy become a Commander?

Fan Jian also smiled at Qin Feiyang.

The City Lord glanced at the Ten Great Commanders, then looked at Jiang Qianqing. "Lead the way. I’d like to see just who is hiding in that valley." He then added, "Remember, all of you, conceal your auras for me!"

Jiang Qianqing nodded, opened a portal, and the City Lord stepped through first.

Jiang Qianqing followed behind the City Lord.

Wang Hong looked at Qin Feiyang and Dong Zhengyang, puzzled. "What’s going on?"

Qin Feiyang said, "It’s said that City Lord Jiang has found the masked man’s lair."

"He found it?" Wang Hong’s eyes turned cold. "Good! Let’s see how they escape this time!" He then strode into the portal.

Qin Feiyang, Dong Zhengyang, Fan Jian, and the other nine Great Commanders followed one after another.

「The next moment.」

The group emerged in the sky above a mountain range.

Jiang Qianqing pointed to the mountains below. "It’s right there!"

Everyone looked down. Nestled in the forest below was a small valley.

Why does it look so familiar? Qin Feiyang, however, was stunned. It’s as if I’ve seen this valley somewhere before...

Suddenly, he noticed a lake in the center of the valley!

The lake water was crystal clear, shimmering with dazzling ripples under the sunlight.

The valley was also very quiet, exuding a rare sense of peace, like a secluded paradise.

But Qin Feiyang’s gaze was fixed intently on the lake.

His mind felt as if a Thunder Shock was reverberating within it, buzzing loudly!

Because the instant he saw the lake, a memory uncontrollably surfaced in his mind.

This valley... it’s identical to the one in the Death Desert!

How can this be? Is it a coincidence? Or is it truly the same valley?

Fan Jian, standing beside Qin Feiyang, immediately noticed his unusual reaction and sent a voice transmission, "Brother Qin, what’s wrong?"

WHOOSH!

As if he hadn’t heard, Qin Feiyang suddenly dove, hurtling towards the valley.

The City Lord’s expression changed. He hastily transmitted his voice, "You reckless brat! Don’t alert the enemy!"

But Qin Feiyang paid him no heed.

Right now, only one thought occupied his mind: to confirm whether this valley was indeed the one from the Death Desert. If it was, and if Ren Duxing hadn’t lied to him, then it meant the person behind the Masked Man and Lu Tingting was Mu Tianyang! And that would mean Mu Tianyang had truly been resurrected!

Seeing this, the City Lord was quite annoyed. He said in a low voice, "Wang Hong, you and the others, quickly surround the valley. Dong Zhengyang, you go help too."

With that said, the City Lord chased after Qin Feiyang.

Wang Hong, Dong Zhengyang, and the others immediately moved at full speed to encircle the valley.

As the valley drew closer, Qin Feiyang could already make out the stone cliffs flanking its entrance.

But just then!

BOOM!

The earth around the valley suddenly began to churn.

The nearby mountains of varying heights started to collapse, the rumbling echoing to the heavens!

"What’s going on?" The City Lord and the others were shocked and bewildered.

Then, an astonishing scene unfolded: the valley began to rapidly sink into the earth.

"How is this possible?"

At this moment, everyone, except Qin Feiyang, was dumbfounded.

"Trying to run? It won’t be that easy!" The City Lord was overtly furious.

His aged hand reached out, grabbing at the air. Brilliant Battle Intent surged forth, coalescing into a colossal, sky-covering hand that swooped down towards the valley.

BUZZ!

But as the giant hand gripped the valley, a luminous shield abruptly materialized around it, forcefully repelling the City Lord’s conjured hand!

"So strong!" Wang Hong and the others couldn’t help their pupils contracting.

"Who is it?! Show yourself!" The City Lord was thoroughly enraged.

His Battle Intent erupted without reservation, like a massive waterfall, carrying world-ending might as it crashed towards the valley!

Still, no sound emerged from within the valley. Instead, a terrifying aura roared out from the lake, colliding with the City Lord’s Battle Intent.

BOOM!

The instant the two forces met, a deafening explosion rocked the area. The mountains and land for dozens of miles around trembled.

PFFT!

The City Lord’s aged body shuddered, and a trickle of blood oozed from the corner of his mouth.

Wang Hong and the others watched, their hearts pounding in terror.

Who on earth is this person? How can they actually match the City Lord?

But what happened next shattered their composure completely.

The clash between the City Lord and the mysterious individual had generated a devastating shockwave, which swept outwards in all directions like a raging torrent.

Seeing this, Wang Hong and the others turned and fled without a moment’s hesitation.

The City Lord’s cultivation had always been an enigma; even his ten trusted Great Commanders were unaware of its depth. However, they had all profoundly experienced his strength.

A casual wave of his hand could crush them hundreds of times over. This person hidden in the valley, capable of fighting the City Lord, must possess strength no less than his. One could only imagine the destructive power of that shockwave! If they didn’t flee, death was the only certainty!

But Qin Feiyang seemed oblivious, frantically rushing towards the descending valley.

The City Lord prepared to strike again, but upon seeing Qin Feiyang’s trajectory, his expression changed drastically. He roared, "Qin Feiyang, what are you doing? Get back here!"

"Just a little further!" Qin Feiyang mumbled, his eyes fixed on the stone cliff at the valley’s entrance.

Because the only way to be certain was that stone cliff!