Chapter 278: Chapter 275: Who is Qin Daye (Part 2)

In a remote town far, far away from the Wolf Fang Sect, most of the inhabitants were ordinary people. The one or two cultivators who occasionally appeared were only at the Refining Essence Cultivation level.

One day, the space above the town suddenly rippled, and a wretched, blood-soaked figure tumbled out.

He crashed down like a falling comet, destroying nearly half the town and leaving a massive crater in his wake.

Countless ordinary people in the town were killed or injured. Wailing in terror, they fled the town, not daring to remain.

Two or three days passed. A large, mud-caked hand stretched out from the crater, followed by a human face contorted with both rage and lingering fear.

’Thank god I escaped quickly. If I had hesitated for even a split second longer, I would’ve been a dead man.’

This man was none other than Zhang Shao, who had narrowly escaped from Zhongli with his life.

Though he was no match for a Void Realm cultivator, as the Sect Leader of the Wolf Fang Sect, he still had a few trump cards to save his own skin.

"The Wuji Sect has some nerve, daring to go after the Young Prince!"

Without a moment’s hesitation, Zhang Shao immediately set off for the Imperial City.

He had to report this to Qin Daye.

With the Wolf Fang Sect destroyed, Zhang Shao pinned all his hopes on Qin Daye.

’As long as I can achieve my ultimate goal, all these costs and sacrifices will have been worth it!’

Zhang Shao steadied his nerves, repeatedly consoling himself.

What he didn’t know was that the day he saw Qin Daye again would also be the day he would break down completely, so ashamed and indignant he would wish for death.

...

In the Void Sect, the upper echelon, led by the Ni Brothers, had gathered to discuss the recent imperial edict that was causing such a stir.

Specifically, the name "Qin Daye."

Yun Xuzi had rushed back to the Void Sect right after the annual selection tournament officially began.

"Yun Xuzi, what are your thoughts on this matter?" Brother Ni asked first.

Yun Xuzi mulled it over for a moment before saying, "I believe there’s a ninety percent chance that Qin Daye is Mo Qi."

"What’s your reasoning?"

"According to our intelligence, this Qin Daye is very close with Niu Kexin and Liu Ruyan. He’s also on brotherly terms with Liu Hui and Jin Sanpang."

"And we are all well aware of the relationship between those four and Mo Qi."

"Furthermore, in the imperial edict, Master Liu personally named Qin Daye as the one to be challenged. Other than Mo Qi, I can’t think of anyone else who would warrant that kind of attention from Master Liu."

Everyone present nodded in agreement.

"There’s one more thing. It’s not direct evidence, but..." Yun Xuzi trailed off, his expression turning strange. He looked at the Ni Brothers, hesitating to continue.

"If you have something to say, just spit it out! Stop dawdling. You little brat, are you asking for a thrashing?" Second Brother Ni’s eyes flashed as he shot to his feet, looking ready to strike. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Yun Xuzi gave a wry smile inwardly and quickly said, "Ancestors, take a look at the name ’Qin Daye’. Doesn’t it sound a little familiar? It has a certain similarity to the aliases the three of you have used."

The Ni Brothers froze.

In order to get closer to Mo Qi, they had called themselves Brother Ni, Second Brother Ni, and Third Brother Ni in his presence.

But in front of Liu Hui, they had been Uncle Ni, Second Master Ni, and Third Master Ni.

’Qin Daye? Wait, does he mean "Dear Uncle"?’

’Could Mo Qi really have adapted their own aliases?’

’Otherwise, who would use such an outrageous name?’

’Thinking about it that way, the possibility was incredibly high!’

"So, based on all these points, I conclude that Qin Daye must be Mo Qi!" said Yun Xuzi.

The Ni Brothers exchanged a look and nodded.

"That kid really can’t stay put, can he? Qin Daye... heheh, quite the creative name. This old man likes it. But then again, why would he need to change his name at the Imperial Academy?" Third Brother Ni asked in confusion, stroking his white beard.

"No, there is one situation where changing one’s name would be necessary," Yun Xuzi interjected. "And that’s the main point I wished to report to you, Ancestors."

Seeing Yun Xuzi’s grave expression, the Ni Brothers’ smiles vanished.

"Go on."

"If Mo Qi ran into trouble—say, he was being targeted by a powerful expert—then changing his name would become absolutely necessary."

The Ni Brothers all frowned at once.

"Targeted by an expert? Who?"

A second later, a name surfaced in their minds.

If there was one person in this world who wanted Mo Qi dead more than anyone, it had to be him.

"Zhang Shao of the Wolf Fang Sect?!"

Yun Xuzi shook his head. "We can’t be certain, but our spies report that a few days ago, sounds of a violent battle came from the Wolf Fang Sect’s headquarters. A supremely powerful expert made a move and annihilated the Wolf Fang Sect with a single palm strike."

"What?!" The color drained from the Ni Brothers’ faces.

’The Wolf Fang Sect was wiped out with a single palm strike?’

’Did the Empire send someone?’

’No, that’s not right!’

’If the Empire had made a move, they would have announced it throughout the land. It’s impossible that we wouldn’t have heard a whisper.’

’Who in the world could possess such power?!’

The Void Sect’s overall strength was comparable to the Wolf Fang Sect’s. If this person could destroy the Wolf Fang Sect, they could naturally destroy the Void Sect as well.

For everyone present, this was anything but good news.

"Is this information reliable?" the Ni Brothers asked.

Yun Xuzi nodded. "It appears to be. Our spies have already investigated the site. All that’s left of the Wolf Fang Sect’s headquarters is a single handprint and countless bodies."

The Ni Brothers fell silent, their heads bowed as they were lost in thought.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Brother Ni looked up.

"I have a feeling... this time, the world is about to descend into chaos!"

Startled, Second Brother Ni and Third Brother Ni quickly asked, "Brother, what should we do then?"

Yun Xuzi and the other leaders of the Void Sect also fixed their gazes on him.

"We follow Mo Qi’s lead. We will support every one of his decisions, no matter the cost!"

Everyone, including Second Brother Ni and Third Brother Ni, was stunned by Brother Ni’s words.

"Since time immemorial, in every family, on every street, in every city—and on a grander scale, in every sect, every nation, and even every era—a central figure is bound to emerge. This is what we would call a person of destiny."

"The world is on the brink of chaos. In such turbulent times, if the Void Sect wishes to survive and prosper, hiding is not an option. The only true path is to face the challenges head-on!"

"This old man sees great potential in Mo Qi, so I’m willing to bet everything on him!"

’And if they were going to bet on someone, who was a better choice than Mo Qi, the one who could create Medicinal Cuisine?’

"We agree with the Ancestor!" Yang Ming and Yu Liang were the first to voice their approval.

They would never oppose anything that benefited Mo Qi.

"We agree as well!" Naturally, Second Brother Ni and Third Brother Ni followed Brother Ni’s lead.

After a moment of consideration, the rest also nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, Yun Xuzi rose and declared, "Very well. From this moment on, we will keep a close watch on Mo Qi. If he should run into any danger or hardship, the Void Sect will fight for him to the death!"

"Also, use this time to familiarize yourselves with the Mountain Protection Array that Master Liu gifted us. We must be fully prepared!"