newbobooks Chapter 260 Unexpected Variables
Chapter 260 Unexpected Variables
In the midst of the negotiations, a sudden change occurred. The surrounding bushes seemed to possess a spirit. In an instant, dark shadows gathered, and a group of mysterious assassins swooped out like ghosts in the night, heading straight for the general.
They were clad in jet-black night clothes, their faces hidden by masks, revealing only their cold eyes, like owls hunting for food. Blades in hand, their gleaming cold light, their strikes ruthless and deadly, their intentions clear.
In an instant, the peaceful place turned into a Shura battlefield, shouts of killing shook the sky, and chaos spread like a surging tide.
The general's guards were well-trained and reacted as fast as lightning. They instinctively drew their swords from their sheaths. With the interlacing of cold light, they had already protected the general in the core, as airtight as an iron barrel.
Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting also acted decisively, leading their trusted followers like tigers descending from the mountains, resolutely joining the battle and fighting alongside the guards against the assassins. Ling Xuan was like a dragon emerging from the sea, his body nimble and agile, and he maneuvered freely among the assassins.
The sword in his hand danced like a spirit snake, its light gleaming coldly. Each thrust was precise and ruthless, striking directly at the enemy's vital points. The sword flickered, a bloody mist filled the air, and the sound of screams was incessant. Under his fierce pressure, the assassins fell to the ground like leaves in a gust of wind.
Although Yun Mengting has no magical skills, she is smart and calm, and her figure is as light as a swallow, allowing her to move freely in the melee.
With her profound knowledge of the human body's meridians, she used clever strategies, keenly perceived the assassin's attack, and gave timely advice to Ling Xuan and the others, allowing them to narrowly avoid the fatal move.
At the same time, she raised her hand lightly, and the secret medicinal powder hidden in her sleeve fell like flowers from heaven. When the powder entered the eyes of the assassins, they felt as if their eyes were burning, their vision was blurred, and their offensive was immediately in chaos, which bought their side a moment of respite.
In the midst of fierce fighting, Ling Xuan's sharp eyes caught a glimpse of a distinctive mark on the assassin's clothing amidst the flashes of swords and sabers. At first glance, it looked like the emblem of a certain faction in the palace, and he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart. However, upon closer inspection, many unusual features became apparent.
The assassin's attack methods were bizarre and strange, and his tactical coordination was completely different from the court's conventions. Instead, it seemed as if someone with ulterior motives deliberately imitated the court's methods. His intention was sinister, and he intended to frame the suspect and sow discord.
The general also keenly caught this detail. His face instantly turned as gloomy as ink, his eyes widened, as if he was an angry god of war. He shouted sternly: "How dare you, you brat! You use such despicable and shameless means. Today, I will perish with you all!" After that, he made a gesture to lead his army to charge towards Ling Xuan and others. The murderous aura around him was as real as if it were real.
Seeing this, Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting stepped forward quickly, looking anxious, and tried their best to explain that the White Court had nothing to do with the matter.
Ling Xuan held his head high and chest puffed out, his voice resounding like a bell as he declared, "General, please calm your wrath for a moment. There must be something fishy and sinister going on here. If the court truly harbored such sinister intentions, why would they come to negotiate? This must be a deliberate plot by treacherous individuals, intent on provoking conflict and profiting from it. We sincerely propose that we jointly track down the true culprit behind this and prove the court's innocence."
Upon hearing this, the general snorted coldly. Although he did not react immediately, the shadow of doubt still lingered in his mind like a thick dark cloud and could not be shaken off.
During this chaotic moment, some of the martial arts sects that came to support and the palace guards suddenly developed rifts and conflicts arose.
In the chaos, some heroes mistakenly regarded the defensive actions of the palace guards as malicious attacks, and the palace guards also mistakenly believed that the heroes wanted to take the opportunity to harm the general. Both sides insisted on their own opinions, and sparks flew in the verbal confrontation, and then a fight broke out.
For a moment, the situation was like a raging horse out of control, becoming increasingly complicated, chaotic, and worrying.
Ling Xuan was extremely anxious, knowing that if this misunderstanding was not resolved soon, the situation would be like a collapsed dam, and he would be in an irretrievable situation.
On the one hand, he tried to appease the general with kind words, his calm speech showing sincerity and responsibility; on the other hand, he decisively sent people to intervene and tried his best to stop the conflict between the martial arts sects and the palace guards.
Yun Mengting also disregarded her own safety, took light steps, and resolutely squeezed into the crowd of people who were on the verge of a fight.
With her gentle and amiable demeanor and witty rhetoric, she gently urged both sides to remain calm and restrained. Her voice, clear and melodious, resounded like a resounding bell, resonating throughout the room: "Please do not act rashly. Our common enemy right now is the sinister conspirator lurking behind the scenes, not by killing each other and causing pain to our loved ones and joy to our enemies."
Thanks to Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting's painstaking mediation efforts, the conflict between the martial arts sects and the palace guards finally subsided. However, the general's suspicions lingered. He fixed them with a sharp gaze, piercing them. He said in a deep voice, "Since you promised to track down the true culprit, I will trust you for once. But if we find nothing, don't blame me for turning ruthless. Then, we will settle all the old and new scores together." His words, though slow, carried a chilling chill that sent shivers down your spine.
Ling Xuan clasped his fists and bowed, his expression solemn and dignified. He said sternly, "General, rest assured. We will give it our all, even at the cost of our lives. This conspiracy concerns the peace and stability of the palace and the borderlands, and even the well-being of all people. How dare we be negligent or careless in the slightest?"
So, on this chaotic battlefield, everyone hurriedly discussed a plan to track down the real culprit behind the scenes.
With his unparalleled insight and rich experience in the martial arts world, Ling Xuan calmly analyzed, "This assassin's appearance was too abrupt and bizarre. Although his attack was as ferocious as a tiger, his retreat was very orderly. It's clear that there was an organization behind this, carefully planned and premeditated. We can follow the direction of his retreat and pursue his whereabouts with all our strength. We will definitely be able to find the mastermind behind this."
The general nodded slightly in agreement. The men then reorganized their ranks and, as if facing a formidable enemy, slowly pursued the assassin's retreat route. Along the way, the atmosphere was heavy and oppressive, like a thick, leaden cloud, suffocating.
Everyone knows that the road ahead is full of thorns, and the conspiracy hidden behind it may be far beyond the limit of imagination. Whether they can solve the mystery and successfully prevent the outbreak of war is still unknown. Only a determined heart can flicker a faint but tenacious light in this unknown darkness.