CHAPTER 247: CHAPTER 247: HE IS THE KILLER! (THIRD UPDATE)

In a flash, half a month passed.

Outside the Trial Space, it was still a sea of people.

Of course, unlike before, it used to be young people; now it’s the powerful elders representing all major forces.

At this moment, everyone was floating in the air, surrounding a giant sphere in the sky, forming a circle.

They even used the Power of Law to create suspended floors, sitting cross-legged on them, placing tea tables, drinking wine and tea.

"Who do you think among these young people has the greatest hope?"

One old man in brocade robes said with a smile.

"Naturally, it has to be the Young Masters of the Four Imperial Clans. Yue Chengxian of the East Emperor Yue Family, Hong Menyen of the South Emperor Hong Family, Zhou Fang of the West Emperor Zhou Family, and Wang Chengkun of the Northern Emperor Wang Family, which of them is not a prodigy?"

The person next to him replied matter-of-factly.

However, he quickly noticed the expression on the old man in brocade robes was off, so he added: "Of course, Meng Wushuang, the grandson of Elder Meng, is also not inferior to the Four Young Masters and has great potential."

Instantly.

The old man in brocade robes leaned back tactically.

Then he humbly smiled:

"Not at all, my Wu Shuang, compared to those four young masters, still lacks a bit of seasoning. It’s just the seniors of the Red Ming Domain elevating him, placing him among the Five Heroes of Red Ming, which can’t be taken seriously."

"If I had to say, Wu Shuang’s reputation is entirely dependent on being contrasted with his peers."

He was extremely proud in his heart.

Although his grandson’s background couldn’t compare to the Young Masters of the Four Imperial Clans, his performance all along was no less impressive.

He even felt that if given the same conditions, his grandson would surpass them all, reigning supreme in the Red Ming Domain.

His grandson, Meng Wushuang, had the demeanor of a Great Emperor!

And these words were heard by the surrounding elders, most of whom remained silent.

But an elder from the Northern Emperor Wang Family suddenly let out a "Wei Xiang-style" sneer, saying nothing.

However, that sneer alone was enough to convey a thousand unsaid words, full of undisguised mockery.

The old man in brocade robes rolled his eyes at this, then curled his lips, turning his head away—his fragile pride.

"Heh, be as smug as you like, let’s see whose face will get slapped in the end!"

The same thought resonated in both parties’ minds, but for the sake of dignity, no one uttered a word.

"Boom——"

Suddenly, a massive beam of light shot out from the Trial Space, illuminating the huge sphere.

"The results are out!"

"Someone has ascended the Celestial Vault!!"

The crowd exclaimed, eyes wide open, staring at the immense sphere.

The previously non-transparent sphere was now illuminated by the beam of light, like a candle appearing in the darkness, making everything clear.

They saw a figure standing on an altar at the center of the sphere’s world, right hand raised high, seemingly shouting.

And the light erupted from the altar beneath his feet, turning into a pillar of light, enveloping him and illuminating the entire world...

"This person... I’ve never seen him before."

"Which family is he from?"

"I thought the Five Heroes of Red Ming were already impressive, but I didn’t expect someone even more formidable!"

Someone lamented in a "Cao Cao-style" sigh.

And more people stood dumbfounded, speechless at the sight.

Especially the old man in brocade robes and the elders of the Four Imperial Clans, each with ashen faces, faces twitching slightly.

Stunned!

Embarrassed!

An utter humiliation!

They all thought their young generations had victory within their grasp, but unexpectedly, an unknown figure reaped the rewards.

Especially after being praised and flattered, only to fall dramatically and disgracefully—who can bear such a blow?

It’s as if a celebratory banquet for an admitted student was arranged, money collected, only to find... the admission letter was fake.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"

At this moment, numerous figures rushed out from the Trial Space, as if they were thrown out.

"Elder!"

"Grandfather!"

"Ancestor!"

Many young people saw their family elders and ran over, tears streaming down their faces, bending their knees as if kneeling on an invisible floor, sliding across the air.

"Elder, you must seek justice for my brother, my brother was killed in the secret realm!"

"Clan Elder, your grandson he..."

"Ancestor, the Young Master he..."

These young people knelt, kowtowing, tearfully reporting various tragic news.

In short, their people had been killed!

Such frequent tragic news coming one after another silenced the entire sky, creating an oppressive atmosphere.

It seemed like some were gasping heavily, some breathing deeply, bodies trembling slightly, faces pale.

"How could it be, my grandson Meng Wushuang, with the posture of a Great Emperor, how could he possibly die..."

The old man in brocade robes was as gray as death, swaying unsteadily, seemingly about to collapse.

"The Young Master has fallen, this... is a major event."

The elders of the Four Imperial Clans could also feel it, cold sinking into their hearts.

Finally, these overly sad people raised their heads in unison, asking in hoarse and trembling voices:

"Who is the killer...?"

"It’s him!!"

Almost instantly, all the kneeling young messengers raised their heads and pointed at the black-clad youth enveloped in the beam of light.

At this moment, Qin Zi emerged as if taking an elevator, rising from the beam of light and flying out of the Trial Space.

Then he felt numerous murderous glares locking onto him, like thorns in his back!

"What’s this?!"

Qin Zi’s eyes widened as if he was a husky surprised with joy, panicking instantly, bewildered as he looked at the crowd.

"It’s him, he slandered our Han Family. My brother went to settle accounts with him and never returned. When I found my brother’s body, it was already unrecognizably eaten by Fierce Beasts!"

"Yes, my senior brother also went to find him, then lost contact, neither alive nor dead."

"It’s him. Although I didn’t see him kill the Young Master, the Young Master indeed said he was going to meet him, then never returned."

These youths complained one after another.

Actually, they weren’t too sure, and many deaths were obviously due to other causes, but as the saying goes, "When a wall falls, everyone pushes." Since there was a living target available, naturally all the accounts had to be settled on him!

So, all accusations were directed at Qin Zi.

"Seize him—"

The old man in brocade robes yelled hoarsely, then reached out, transforming his hand into a giant one that covered the sky, grasping towards Qin Zi.

Not only him, but other powerful elders also took action, all seemingly wanting to capture Qin Zi for revenge!

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"

Instinctively, the giant hands filled the sky, blocking out the sun.

"What... is happening?!"

Qin Zi was dumbfounded. He’d been battling in there for half a month, constantly fighting, every day people were causing trouble.

He fought tooth and nail, defeating hundreds, only making it to the second layer, without even finding a token to enter the first layer.

Then, by accident, he stepped into a ludicrously simple array and inexplicably appeared in the altar’s center atop the Celestial Vault, leading to the current scene.

"Outrageous!!"

Just as the giant hands were about to reach Qin Zi, a majestic voice rang out.

"Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang!"

Almost simultaneously, the giant hands crumbled, and the Martial Emperor’s pressure spread vastly.

A white-haired man gracefully descended from the sky.

It was the Red Ming Palace Master.