Chapter 653: Chapter 278: Martial Pavilion

Although Luo Shuqing grumbled inwardly about Fang Shuwen’s complete disregard for everyone else, she quickly recalled another matter.

She thought, "There were rumors earlier that Luo Shuyang was colluding with a Demon from the Dark Sea.

"Could it be the one who hasn’t shown up?

"Is it possible that this person is currently hiding in the Qingxiao Pavilion?"

Fang Shuwen nodded. "We’ll know once we go take a look."

Of course, they couldn’t head to the Qingxiao Pavilion right now. The matter of the Profound Celestial Iron Mirror was imminent, and a delay of a day or two wouldn’t make much of a difference. However, they could currently investigate the island overseen by the ’Blood Shadow Heavenly Demon,’ Xie Shiyi.

With Li Qiuyu and Lin Xiaoyan both beaten to death by Fang Shuwen, the greatest obstacles on the island had been eradicated. Fang Shuwen glanced at the Sect Leaders of the three Forbidden Lands before taking Luo Shuqing to the island managed by Xie Shiyi.

During this assault on the Dark Sea Three Demon Stockade, their manpower was exceedingly abundant. The various experts didn’t just attack Li Qiuyu’s island; all three islands had East Sea experts storming them.

Fang Shuwen took Luo Shuqing to inspect the islands one by one, but they never caught sight of Xie Shiyi. Later, they found a few of the islands’ experts to interrogate and finally learned that Xie Shiyi had left the Three Demon Stockade a long time ago. It seemed the rumors were true—he had already gone to the Qingxiao Pavilion.

Since things had come to this, Fang Shuwen could only set the matter aside for now and focus on slaughtering the bandits before him.

The massacre continued until midnight before it finally came to an end. The various experts of the East Sea and the members of the five Forbidden Lands also suffered some casualties in this battle. However, overall, it was still a resounding victory. After all, the backbone of the Three Demon Stockade had been broken by Fang Shuwen. Even if there were some experts among the remaining bandits, they were missing their core strength and posed little threat.

In the end, they even captured quite a few prisoners.

When Fang Shuwen returned to the Demon Mad Stockade from the other islands, he formally met with the Sect Leaders of the Forbidden Lands. Regarding the so-called prisoners, Fang Shuwen had only one demand: eradicate evil completely.

Heaven cared for all living things, but these bandits had slaughtered countless lives; they had to pay the price for their actions.

Dugu Sheng and the others naturally had no objections. They ordered their disciples to carry out the execution, slaughtering the group of Dark Sea bandits to the last man.

After this matter was settled, Fang Shuwen closely observed Hong Zhengwu, Dugu Sheng, and Bai Qianfang before suddenly smiling. "Speaking of which, did the Night Valley Master of the Little Night Valley not come?"

At these words, while Bai Qianfang remained expressionless, Dugu Sheng and Hong Zhengwu had looks of amusement on their faces.

Fang Shuwen had killed Ye Wusheng, yet he was actually asking about Ye Weiyang right now... Did he plan to show off in front of the father after killing his son? That was truly a bit ruthless.

Hong Zhengwu chuckled. "Perhaps the Night Valley Master had matters to attend to?"

Bai Qianfang also nodded. "Perhaps he’s holding a funeral."

Dugu Sheng’s eyes suddenly widened as he shot a glance at Bai Qianfang. He really dared to say that!

Even Fang Shuwen was somewhat surprised. He didn’t ask this question to flaunt his killing of Ye Weiyang’s son in front of the man, of course. It was because Fang Shuwen had long since discovered that Ye Weiyang was hiding in the shadows. Today, when he was fighting Li Qiuyu and Lin Xiaoyan, the man had been lurking nearby.

There was no lack of malice in his gaze.

By deliberately saying this now, he wanted to see if the old thing would jump out. He hadn’t expected that Bai Qianfang, who looked so icy, would actually have such a venomous mouth. However, Ye Weiyang was quite composed. Even when Bai Qianfang said something like that, he was still able to stay hidden. It was just that a fraction of his killing intent had shifted toward Bai Qianfang.

Fang Shuwen suddenly felt that this matter was rather interesting...

The Eight Forbidden Areas of the East Sea were all remnant branches of the Profound Celestial Sect, yet the relationship between them wasn’t necessarily as harmonious as one might imagine. Otherwise, Shui Tianxin wouldn’t have come looking for him.

Now, seeing how these people were only ostensibly united but divided at heart, he couldn’t help but feel that once they found the Profound Celestial Iron Mirror, they would fall into infighting.

Unfortunately, that required a prerequisite... which was that Fang Shuwen hadn’t appeared. He was like the proverbial catfish thrown into the pond. Even if this group wanted to turn on each other to monopolize the Profound Celestial Iron Mirror, they would have to first eliminate Fang Shuwen, this major threat, before doing anything else.

Thinking of this, Fang Shuwen shook his head. "It’s getting late today. Let’s rest here in the Three Demon Stockade for now.

"Tomorrow morning, we will head to the location of the East Sea’s hidden treasure."

At these words, the three people present other than Shui Tianxin exchanged a look. Dugu Sheng shook his head slightly, while Hong Zhengwu smiled and said, "Alright, we will do as Young Hero Fang says."

Fang Shuwen nodded, stood up, and left with Luo Shuqing and the others.

For a moment, only Hong Zhengwu and the other two were left in the hall.

Bai Qianfang suddenly spoke in an icy tone, "Are you still not coming out?"

In the shadows, it was as if a silhouette had suddenly come to life. A man in black casually stepped out.

"Why didn’t we strike tonight?" he asked coldly, stepping into the hall and finding a chair to sit on.

"We’ve waited for so many years; does this one night really make a difference?" Dugu Sheng chuckled. "Before we find the Profound Celestial Iron Mirror, nothing is set in stone.

"Aren’t you worried about being played by that man surnamed Fang?"

At these words, everyone fell silent.

In truth, for them, joining forces to kill Fang Shuwen right now was indeed the best opportunity. The four of them were right here, and their subordinate Elders and disciples were all gathered as well.

No one knew what the situation inside the hidden treasure would be like. If they were separated and then defeated one by one by Fang Shuwen... what would they do then?

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