Chapter 798: Chapter 631 The Truth_2

At this moment, Miyanori Chiyoko had already gone completely mad. She knew that she had to kill Red Sparrow as quickly as possible, or the very foundation of Funiu Sword Pavilion would be destroyed today.

“Look! She’s panicking now!”

Red Sparrow looked up to the heavens and laughed. “Just watch. This is the Peak Master you all worship. If what I said wasn’t true, would she be reacting this way?”

“Although ordinary methods cannot detect everyone’s bloodline origins, if you search with genuine effort, I believe everyone will soon realize that what I said is true.”

Her gaze fell on a few figures. “Let me guess–over time, many of you must have gradually lost interest in the women sent from the mountain. What would happen then?”

“Oh… you’d certainly start looking for targets among your companions, wouldn’t you?”

“Seems like quite a few have succumbed to the forbidden fruit.”

Each word that Red Sparrow uttered struck directly at the hearts of everyone present. Some, upon hearing her words, instinctively began scanning the crowd for possible connections.

The scene began to descend into chaos. Finally, a young man stepped forward voluntarily.

“Peak… Peak Master, is it true what she said?”

“Do we really share the same bloodline origins among us?”

His gaze moved to those around him. “Who among us here is my father? Who is my sister?”

The man trembled uncontrollably. As he contemplated the horrifying truth, he was already on the verge of collapse.

“Haha, take a look!”

“This is Qinglu Mountain, the mighty and stable Qinglu Mountain.”

“But within the Everworld, is there a place filthier than this?”

Red Sparrow laughed maniacally.

In truth, she didn’t care whether the people of Tengu Shrine would attack Funiu Sword Pavilion or not; all she needed was a situation that gave her the chance to reveal the truth.

As for the outcome, having experienced the Abyss, she had nothing left to lose.

“Peak Master, is what she said true?”

At first, only one or two people voiced their doubts, but soon the number of questioners surged. Miyanori Chiyoko abandoned her pursuit of Red Sparrow. She saw the crowd demanding answers and realized an alarming truth.

Their secret could no longer be kept.

Some things are like a thin sheet of paper over a window–if not pierced, things can remain peaceful.

Even those on each side of the window might consciously avoid the truth beneath.

But now, there was almost no need for an answer. The crowd had already inferred the truth.

Taking a deep breath, Miyanori Chiyoko, usually hot-tempered, became remarkably calm at this moment.

“Everyone, immediately return to your rooms. This is an order. If you disobey, it will be regarded as betrayal against the Sword Pavilion!”

“The entire pavilion is to enter a state of combat readiness. I will explain everything once this is over!”

She spoke in a deep voice.

Miyanori Chiyoko’s notorious temper and image had been deeply ingrained in everyone’s minds. Her sudden change in demeanor caused most to instinctively choose obedience.

“I’ve already said–Roger is not here. If you agree to leave, I promise I will personally deliver Roger to you.”

Miyanori Chiyoko cast a glance at Ran’ei Divine Master. “Additionally, Red Sparrow belongs to the Sword Pavilion. I hope you can hand her over to me.”

Ran’ei Divine Master chuckled lightly. “You know perfectly well that besides Roger, there’s something else I need.”

Miyanori Chiyoko’s expression subtly shifted. She was well aware of Tengu Shrine’s true purpose. But she also understood that once the Spirit Skill was handed over, their identities would be thoroughly exposed.

At that point, the entire Everworld would become their enemy.

Seeing the determination in Ran’ei Divine Master’s eyes, Miyanori Chiyoko hesitated. “This matter isn’t for me to decide. I will report it faithfully to Sword Master.”

Stalling was the only tactic she could think of.

“No, I want it now!”

Initially, Tengu Shrine didn’t opt for outright seizure because they were unsure of Funiu Sword Pavilion’s actual strength.

Among the four Sword Masters, all were experts in defense. Conquering them by force would be exceedingly difficult, even for Tengu Shrine. The price would be steep.

And victory wasn’t even guaranteed.

The unpredictable Hankawa also loomed as a factor.

But now, with the truth exposed, coupled with Roger’s repeated interference causing significant losses for Tengu Shrine, and the mounting pressure from Hankawa…

The Shrine members had no choice but to adopt a more aggressive stance.

If they didn’t grab what they wanted now, Ran’ei Divine Master would be a fool.

“I’ve told you–I cannot make the decision!”

Miyanori Chiyoko couldn’t hold back her roar.

“Then bring out the one who can.” Ran’ei Divine Master replied leisurely.

Miyanori Chiyoko fell silent.

“You no longer have a choice.”

Ran’ei Divine Master extended his hand.

“The Spirit Skill.”

“Don’t go too far!”

Miyanori Chiyoko gritted her teeth.

Hearing these words, Ran’ei Divine Master’s open palm slowly clenched.

Forced to such an extreme, even the elusive Sword Master Funiu remained absent, further emboldening Ran’ei Divine Master. “Hand it over, or after crushing you, I will find it myself!”

His voice was icy, revealing his complete loss of pretense.

Miyanori Chiyoko’s veins throbbed visibly on her forehead, and the two allies behind her wore matching expressions of frustration and hesitation, debating whether to gamble it all.

If they fully unleashed the bloodline of the Atlas Great Bear, the combined strength of the three could further escalate significantly.

But such a move would irrevocably expose their identities. Even if they repelled Ran’ei Divine Master, endless trouble would follow…

Stuck between advancing and retreating.

Saito Tsuyoshi finally let out a powerless roar in exasperation.

“My patience is running thin.”

“If you won’t give it to me, I’ll have to find it myself!”

As he spoke, his power surged.

“Wait!”

Miyanori Chiyoko exhaled in defeat. “I’ll give it to you. I’ll give it to you.”

She raised her head, her fierce gaze locking onto Ran’ei Divine Master.

“But I want you to promise–once I hand it over, you immediately leave Qinglu Mountain. And…” she directed her gaze towards Red Sparrow in the distance.

“Of course.”

Ran’ei Divine Master casually waved his hand, releasing a force that bound Red Sparrow’s limbs and sent her hurtling toward Miyanori Chiyoko.

“She’s yours.”

Ran’ei Divine Master was utterly indifferent to Red Sparrow’s fate. All he wanted was the Spirit Skill and Roger.

Red Sparrow calmly accepted her fate, her expression devoid of fear, her icy gaze fixed on Miyanori Chiyoko.

Miyanori Chiyoko glanced at Ishida Minami. “Take care of this area. Saito and I will escort her below.”

The Spirit Skill wasn’t merely a cultivation technique–it required activation through pure bloodlines, extracted from Yuan Guanghai’s corpse by Roger.

And Red Sparrow was currently the most suitable vessel.

“Don’t keep me waiting.”

Ran’ei Divine Master surveyed the surroundings.

“The scenery here is beautiful–I’d rather not destroy it myself.”

Miyanori Chiyoko lowered her head deeply, while Ishida Minami remained silent. Red Sparrow and Yuan Guanghai were both his children, but he felt less sentiment for Red Sparrow than for Miyanori Chiyoko.

Just then, a voice filled with authority echoed from a grand hall at the mountain’s summit.

“This is Qinglu Mountain, the domain of Funiu Sword Pavilion!”

The booming voice shattered the clouds at the peak.

A streak of blue light flashed, and the figure of Sword Master Funiu appeared in front of Miyanori Chiyoko.

Unlike his typical presence, Sword Master Funiu now loomed large, his muscular frame resembling that of a stranger.

But as this silhouette came into view, Miyanori Chiyoko struggled to maintain her composure, biting her lips tightly.

“You’ve returned.”

“I have returned.”

Sword Master Funiu replied, his cold gaze landing on Ran’ei Divine Master.

“Take your men and vanish!”

Sword Master Funiu suppressed his fury. “The Spirit Skill will not be handed over. Furthermore, Roger is a friend of Qinglu Mountain. Harm him, and you’ll be making enemies of the entire Funiu Sword Pavilion!”

“Haha…” Ran’ei Divine Master laughed into the heavens. “There’s no need for pretenses anymore. I’ve already seen your strength.”

“Do you think you alone can challenge three Divine Masters?” he sneered.

“I cannot.” Sword Master Funiu shook his head.

“But with the three of them and all of Qinglu Mountain combined, it’s more than enough to ensure you won’t leave alive!”

As his words fell, a dazzling blue light erupted. A surge of robust Spiritual Power rocketed skyward, reigniting the Onmyoji Array that Red Sparrow had previously damaged!