Chapter 411 - 197: Revisiting an Old Place
Chapter 411: Chapter 197: Revisiting an Old Place
Only then did she learn that the name of their new home was one they had adopted after arriving in the Central Domain.
Her sect was originally located in the Divine Deer Valley of the Eastern Domain.
Later, a great calamity befell them, and the sect’s disciples suffered devastating casualties. The survivors abandoned their original home, came to the Central Domain, and took on new identities, all to escape that disaster.
Unfortunately, they were still met with tragedy.
The two secret manuals contained the sect’s secret arts. The letter told Miao Feichan that she possessed an extraordinary talent, and that her mastery of the Lightweight Technique would far surpass that of ordinary people.
Once she mastered the techniques in those two manuals, she could become the foremost expert in Lightweight Technique under heaven.
Others lacked her innate talent; even if they managed to learn these two Lightweight Techniques, they would be nowhere near her level.
The letter also urged Miao Feichan not to seek revenge. It said that if she no longer wished to wander the Jianghu, she should find a successor for their lineage. This was to prevent the Ultimate Skill in Lightweight Technique, created by their founder, from being lost to time.
But how could Miao Feichan possibly accept that?
After spending three months in the mountains, living like a wild animal, she finally dared to confirm that no one was still watching her sect’s grounds.
She buried her fellow disciples and erected a cenotaph for them, but she left it unmarked.
The letter had mentioned that the great calamity that befell their sect might be related to their heirloom, the ’Seven Stars’.
But before the sect had relocated to the Central Domain, this Seven Stars had already vanished.
Trying to find a single dagger in the vast Jianghu was even harder than finding a needle in a haystack.
Miao Feichan spent more than ten years before she finally found Seven Stars. But before she had time to investigate anything else... she was targeted by Night Rain Tower.
After listening to her story, Fang Shuwen asked directly:
"It wasn’t Night Rain Tower that destroyed your sect all those years ago, was it?"
Miao Feichan shook her head.
"Now... I suspect Dragon Abyss more."
Fang Shuwen nodded.
The appearance of the Dragon Abyss Order certainly sparked a lot of speculation.
’So far, I can be certain of a few things. Dragon Abyss is connected to my own disappearance nineteen years ago. It also involves the Seven-String Ancient Chapter and the secrets of the Fang Clan’s bloodline.’
’Also, Dragon Abyss fought for the Black and White Twins and ultimately obtained them.’
’Now, a Dragon Abyss Order has turned up on a member of Night Rain Tower, and it’s connected to Seven Stars, the heirloom of Miao Feichan’s sect.’
Thinking of this, Fang Shuwen looked at Miao Feichan.
"What exactly does Seven Stars do? Is it just a sharp dagger?"
Miao Feichan shook her head.
"It... it might be a key."
"Tell me more."
Fang Shuwen immediately adopted an expression of rapt attention.
Miao Feichan looked resigned.
"Years ago, I traveled to the Eastern Domain. My real purpose was to visit Divine Deer Valley and see the site of my original sect."
"I also hoped I might find some clues there..."
"Most of the buildings in Divine Deer Valley had collapsed, but I found a secret passage."
"But it was ultimately blocked by a Stone Gate."
"There was a keyhole on the gate, surrounded by engravings of seven stars. That’s why I suspect... it might be the key to open that gate."
Fang Shuwen nodded in understanding. It was clear now why Miao Feichan wanted to go to Divine Deer Valley.
’If that’s the case, then this whole affair has just gotten more interesting.’
’If Night Rain Tower is after Seven Stars because of Dragon Abyss, then Dragon Abyss must know about the gate in Divine Deer Valley.’
’What if Night Rain Tower’s members can’t stop Miao Feichan?’
’Will Dragon Abyss eventually make an appearance?’
’If I capture someone from Dragon Abyss... could I find out the location of their headquarters?’
Fang Shuwen’s mind raced. ’This plan might actually work.’
’So the next step is to wipe out every last person from Night Rain Tower.’
’As a clandestine organization, Night Rain Tower would be hard to find if I went looking for them.’
’But fortunately, I don’t have to go looking for them. Thanks to Seven Stars and Miao Feichan, they’ll come rushing forward one after another.’
’I wonder what Night Rain Tower’s modus operandi is. What if I’m too ruthless and they decide to cut their losses and retreat?’
This thought suddenly popped into Fang Shuwen’s head.
But on second thought, he realized that wasn’t the right way to think about it.
’My goal isn’t to wipe out Night Rain Tower.’
’If they retreat in the face of a superior foe, and Dragon Abyss sends their own people instead, wouldn’t that be exactly what I want?’
At this thought, Fang Shuwen’s mood brightened.
He glanced at Miao Feichan, who was still lost in thought, then paused for a moment before speaking.
"There’s no use in overthinking it. If we get the chance to capture someone from Dragon Abyss, won’t the truth come to light?"
Miao Feichan glanced at Fang Shuwen.
"You have a plan?"
"I have an idea. We can give it a try first."
Fang Shuwen smiled.
"If it doesn’t work, we’ll think of something else."
"Okay."
Miao Feichan nodded, deciding not to dwell on it any longer. Instead, she asked:
"So, are we heading straight back to the Eastern Domain now?"
"No rush."
Fang Shuwen said:
"First, we need to find someone to see if we can treat those hidden injuries of yours."
...
...
Concerned about Miao Feichan’s injuries, Fang Shuwen didn’t immediately set his "Make Night Rain Tower Back Down" plan into motion.
Instead, he had Fang Dabao travel at top speed.
With Fang Shuwen’s fearsome reputation preceding him, their journey was remarkably peaceful.
Mountain bandits, highwaymen, and Jianghu brigands—all of them fled at the first sight of Fang Dabao.
Although Fang Shuwen himself was quite handsome, he wasn’t nearly as distinctive as Fang Dabao.
The moment anyone saw Fang Dabao, they knew the Human World Demon God had arrived.
Thus, their journey was uneventful... However, due to the influence of the Northern Domain and the Great Ice Glacier, the scenery along the way was also quite extraordinary.
There was a distinct feeling of having returned to early spring from a world of ice and snow.
The farther east they went, the more pronounced this feeling became.
It was as if they had passed through both winter and spring in a matter of days.