Chapter 1868: Fraud! (Two in One)

The cold light flashed, causing the temperature of the entire hall to drop a little, and it became a little cooler.

"It seems not good..."

Elder Hong Sanzhi frowned, and his IQ seemed to be somewhat online after a long absence.

When a good knife is unsheathed, it must be bloody if it is not a gift to the hero!

She is more inclined to the latter, but whose blood should be seen?

Hong Sanzhi realized that it seemed to be hers.

Huh!

Sure enough.

The armor-breaking knife that was still playing with the knife flower suddenly turned the blade, just floating in front of Elder Hong ten feet away, and stopped.

In this situation, if you can't see the situation, you will really become a fool!

Elder Hong is not a fool, otherwise she would not be an elder in the pavilion. The elders who followed Elder Hong to raise their hands to express their opinions are not fools either...

This armor-breaking knife is probably used to kill the chicken to scare the monkey!

Their blood will be used to pave a smooth road for Zi Chen to step into the position of the Pavilion Master of Linyu Pavilion!

Ignoring the reactions of the crowd, the armor-piercing knife moved with his mind.

Every time Ning Tianlin uttered a word, the tip of the knife swung in the air in front of an elder.

"Zi Chen, these old guys don't agree, what should be done?"

Sixteen words, sentenced the fate of the sixteen people.

Ning Tianlin's indifferent tone seemed to be asking, but it was also giving orders.

How to deal with it? The knife has been drawn, is there a second way to deal with it?

The result is beyond doubt.

"Replying to Lord Ning, it should be..."

Zi Chen, with clenched teeth, was making a very difficult decision.

Whoosh!

Just as Zi Chen hesitated, the armor-piercing knife passed by, and the place where the handle stopped was exactly in front of Zi Chen.

"It's more appropriate for you to do this."

The plain voice was like Ning Tianlin was ordering a trivial matter in daily life.

Huh!

Zi Chen exhaled heavily, and she was almost trembling all over, and was frightened by the sudden appearance of the blade.

She had no strength to lift the hilt of the knife in front of her. This choice was too difficult for her.

The elders had a great favor to her in the past, and Lord Ning had given her a new life and paved a path for her to become a strong person. All kinds of choices collided violently in her mind...

Picking up the armor-piercing knife, she would be the first person in Linyu Pavilion, the absolute owner of power and resources, but at the same time, she would have to bear the stigma of harming her master.

She asked herself, she had not reached such a ruthless and ungrateful point. If she really did this, she was afraid that the slaughter of her master would become a demon obstacle that would accompany her on her path of cultivation for the rest of her life.

If she didn't do this, she would disobey Lord Ning's order, and from then on, she would only be a mediocre warrior.

The extreme contradiction and painful struggle made Zi Chen's pale face twisted...

Ning Tianlin didn't say anything. He was waiting for Zi Chen's choice. There is no free lunch in the world. If you want to have it, you must pay for it.

Moreover, this kind of sacrifice is not something that anyone would have the opportunity to make.

There was another dead silence, and Zi Chen became the focus of everyone's attention.

"Escape!"

The sixteen people, led by Elder Hong Sanzhi, wanted to escape from here quickly.

Whether they could escape successfully or not, it was better than waiting to be slaughtered here. This torture made them tremble with fear.

They believed that for the position of Pavilion Master, Zi Chen would definitely kill them.

"I can't move!"

The sixteen people shouted in their hearts, as if they were imprisoned by an invisible force. Not only could they not move, but they couldn't even speak.

Apart from the panic and horror on their faces, there was no substantial difference compared to the piles of wooden men.

Move, Zi Chen is going to take action!

"Hua La!"

The pair of slender jade hands tightly grasped the handle of the armor-piercing knife, as if she had used up all her strength.

The handle was cool to the touch, but Zi Chen's heart was even colder, as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"...

Every step Zi Chen took forward was heavy, as if a heavy iron block weighing ten thousand pounds was tied to his legs. The dull sound echoed in the hall and could not be dissipated for a long time.

One step, two steps, three steps...

It was only less than thirty steps, but Zi Chen took nearly sixty steps.

"Shua!"

The jade arm was bent, and the armor-breaking knife lay horizontally, with the tip of the knife pointing diagonally at the void.

In the hall, everyone who held their breath, their violently beating hearts were about to jump to the throat with the tip of the knife.

The tip of the knife stagnated in the void, and their moods also stagnated.

The armor-breaking knife did not fall for a long time.

Ning Tianlin was still not in a hurry, he was waiting...

The senior officials wanted to step forward to stop it, but no one dared to speak, for fear of being affected.

Central Capital City Lord Kufei closed his eyes slightly, his eyes looked at his nose, his nose looked at his heart, waiting for the knife to fall.

Lin Ruowen, the Saintess of Linyu Pavilion, was about to take a step when Ning Tianlin stopped her.

"Plop!"

Zi Chen, who was almost exhausted, knelt down stiffly. She couldn't bring herself to do this knife!

"Master Ning, Zi Chen... can't do it..."

Zi Chen slowly lowered her head, swallowed hard, turned to the side, and tears welled up in her beautiful eyes.

She tried her best, but couldn't take that step.

In these tears, there was reluctance and regret. She was unwilling to give up the high expectations of Lord Ning. She regretted her cowardice, her inability to be truly ruthless, and her shackles of gratitude to her master, unable to put down the knife she had already raised.

"Do you think this is a joke?"

"Once the armor-piercing knife is out, it will not be withdrawn until blood is seen!"

Ning Tianlin's hollow voice once again rang in the hall, striking everyone's heartstrings.

Things can't be so easy.

If the blood of the sixteen elders is not splattered on the spot, then her blood will be used instead!

The situation fell into a stalemate again, and there was obviously no room for easing. One of the two sides must die.

"This..."

Zi Chen's face was pale, and he slumped on the ground, staring at the armor-piercing knife in his hand, which was still flashing with cold light.

This knife was too dazzling in her eyes.

It pierced her a little unreal, thinking that this was just an illusion, and there was no tit-for-tat confrontation at all, just a dream.

In her slender jade hand, the hilt of the knife, which could be easily grasped, seemed to weigh a thousand pounds.

This heaviness alerted her that this was not a dream, but a reality where she had to make a choice immediately.

"It would be great if I hadn't been resurrected..."

Zi Chen thought softly in her heart. In that case, at least she wouldn't have to suffer this torment.

Although there would be bloody storms from time to time between sects, she couldn't get over the hurdle in her heart of personally slaughtering half of the high-level members of her master's sect.

Although she was not a merciful saint, and her hands were stained with blood, it was all from the enemy.

If she did this, what was the difference between her and those ungrateful demons?

"Then, since you can't do it, use my blood to end this farce."

"In this way, this is really just a dream..."

Having made a decision in her heart, Zi Chen slowly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with her sleeves.

The panic and helplessness in her eyes also disappeared, replaced by a touch of calmness and stubbornness.

At this moment, the armor-piercing knife in her hand didn't seem so heavy, and even the cold light on the blade didn't seem so cold to the bone.

Holding the handle of the knife with one hand and supporting the handle with the other, Zi Chen temporarily placed the armor-piercing knife on the ground with both hands.

"Master Ning, Zi Chen thanks you for saving my life!"

"Dong!"

"Dong!"

"Dong!"

Facing the void, Zi Chen, with a firm look, knelt down heavily. Three consecutive heavy sounds left some bruises on her forehead.

She knew that it was not enough to use her life to exchange for the lives of the elders of Linyu Pavilion. In Ning Tianlin's heart, she didn't have that much weight and qualifications.

But there was one person who should be able to do it. In this universe, there was probably only one woman who could make Ning Tianlin care about her.

Then, Zi Chen used a secret voice to transmit to the void. She knew that Ning Tianlin would definitely be able to hear it.

"Master Ning, Zi Chen is not talented enough and has failed your expectations."

"Please forgive the elders for the sake of Lin Jiayi and Lin Yuge's friendship as a master."

The fewer people know about Lin Jiayi's identity, the better. This is also the main reason why Zi Chen uses secret sounds.

"Elders, please take care of yourselves. Master Ning's orders are not something you can disobey!"

With a helpless sigh, Zi Chen once again grasped the armor-piercing knife and closed his eyes without any hesitation. He was afraid that Master Ning would reject her request just now.

"Zila!"

With more force in his hand, the armor-piercing knife suddenly slashed across her fair neck.

"Clang..."

The extremely sharp blade, after leaving a neat cut, fell to the ground with a sound, and the crisp sound of metal shook the hall.

Zi Chen's soft body also collapsed on the cold ground.

The life force on his body quickly dissipated, and his warm skin slowly turned cold. Only the blood on his neck still had a trace of warmth.

This scene was beyond everyone's expectations.

To be precise, they were very surprised that Ning Tianlin did not stop him.

Zi Chen, who had just resurrected, had gone through so much effort and acted against the will of heaven, and committed suicide in front of him. Could he just ignore it?

This was too cruel and cold-blooded!

Little did they know why Zi Chen committed suicide?

"Do you really think that Zi Chen's life can be exchanged for the lives of all sixteen of you?"

Ning Tianlin sneered at Hong Sanzhi and others.

Immediately, his consciousness swept towards Zi Chen's body.

He nodded slowly, and the test for Zi Chen ended there, and he barely passed it.

Others might not have to take such a test, but Zi Chen, she had to face it.

The reason is that she is Lin Jiayi's master, and she is also the person she is closest to in the universe, except for the earth.

As long as Lin Jiayi comes to the universe, she will definitely find Zi Chen to reminisce about the past.

Zi Chen's purpose of contacting Lin Jiayi from the beginning was not very simple. Just based on this point, Ning Tianlin had to be on guard against her.

If Zi Chen's knife just now really cut those elders, then she is really dead.

Just treat Zi Chen's resurrection as if it never happened, and Lin Jiayi has lost a master who "takes good care of" her.

Ning Tianlin's relatives can't keep those villains who are ungrateful and slaughter their masters for some sweet things.

If you want to watch a play, you have to watch it to the end, otherwise how can you know the truth and falsehood.

This is another reason why Ning Tianlin did not stop him. Was it a play to beg for mercy or a choice made by true feelings?

The blade of the armor-piercing knife can distinguish true from false.

As for Zi Chen who committed suicide, will she die? That is even more impossible.

In this world, Ning Tianlin only needs a thought to revive Zi Chen again, even if she has not yet nurtured a soul in the Holy Land of the Human Race.

However, Ning Tianlin has no idea of ​​reviving her for the time being. He will pave the way for Zi Chen in the next matter.

It is also for Ning Tianlin himself to really take care of the first sect in the Holy Land of the Human Race.

"Well, very good!"

"Zi Chen is dead, forget it now."

Ning Tianlin said indifferently.

Everyone was obviously stunned, and they obviously couldn't believe their ears.

Is it over? How is it possible? This Lord of the Universe is too impatient...

At least he could show some respect and punish those sixteen people. He could just say some official words like "the death penalty can be exempted, but the living punishment cannot be escaped".

Some people muttered in their hearts.

And the sixteen people headed by Hong Sanzhi felt relieved, thinking that their wise vote had worked.

They didn't feel sorry for Zi Chen's death at all, as if they were the top priority for the future development of Linyu Pavilion.

"Forget it now?"

"Ah, should I say you are stupid or naive..."

Among these people, Kufei, the Lord of Zhongdu who could best recognize the situation, said to himself.

As a bystander who had nothing to do with Linyu Pavilion and the thinking of a long-term superior, he concluded in his heart.

"That was just an appetizer just now. Now is the beginning of rectifying Linyu Pavilion..."

Can move?

Hong Sanzhi and others were delighted to find that they could move. They cleared their throats slightly and could speak.

Doesn't that mean that Ning Tianlin really let them go?

Whether it is true or not, we will know after trying it.

Hong Sanzhi took a few steps forward cautiously, stood up, and bowed slightly.

"Lord Ning is wise and brave, Hong Sanzhi thanks you."

After saying that, she still kept her posture unchanged, waiting for Ning Tianlin's attitude.

"Oh?"

"Elder Sanzhi, why thank me?"

Ning Tianlin asked knowingly.

"Thank..."

Hong Sanzhi was speechless for a moment, it was impossible for Xie Zichen to commit suicide and save their lives.

"Thank you, Lord Ning, for taking into account the future development of Linyu Pavilion and letting Elder Lin continue to serve as the Pavilion Master. This kind of foresight is unmatched."

While speaking, Hong Sanzhi bent his waist deeper, and a trace of cold sweat could not help but seep from his forehead.

"Didn't I already say that Pavilion Master Lin will retire as an elder?"

"Are you deaf? What exactly do you want to thank me for? You should think it through before you speak!"

Ning Tianlin pretended to be angry and said softly.

"This..."

If it's not Pavilion Master Lin, then who else could it be? Isn't Zi Chen already dead?

Hong Sanzhi, who realized that something was wrong, didn't dare to dwell on this issue any more, and immediately changed his words.

"Thank you, inner disciple Zi Chen, for your bravery and righteousness, allowing me, an old woman, to survive..."

She bent her waist even lower, and the sweat that oozed out had to be wiped away with her sleeves.