A scarlet-red pillar of light rushed towards the skies, causing the entirety of Hokuang Reiwon to be clearly visible. The sharp and urgent ringing of the bell reverberated between the heavens and earth, not dissipating for a long time.
Seemingly all of the students in Hokuang Reiwon had noticed the commotion, causing countless astonished gazes to be raised as they looked towards the direction of the scarlet-red pillar of light that rushed towards the skies, their eyes filled with bewilderment.
"What's that?"
At the peak of the mountain, Mu Chen was also astonished as he watched the scene unfold before him.
"It's the Blood Toll Bell." said Ling Xi as she faintly knitted her brows.
"Blood Toll Bell?"
Mu Chen gawked.
"This is a special Spiritual Artifact within Hokuang Reiwon. It can be purchased from the Spiritual Values Hall. However, it's extremely expensive. Furthermore, ordinary students don't have the authority to purchase it. This Spiritual Artifact possesses an alarm effect. Once the owner is in a life or death crisis and shatters it, the bell left within Hokuang Reiwon will explode, emitting this commotion to call for help." said Ling Xi.
"Call for help?" Mu Chen was somewhat astonished. Could it be that someone in the Northern Heavens Continent had encountered a life or death crisis?
"This Blood Toll Bell can only be purchased by the top ten students of the Heavenly Rankings. Looks like someone in the top ten of the Heavenly Rankings has encountered a huge problem in the Northern Heavens Continent." said Ling Xi.
"Top ten of the Heavenly Rankings?" asked Mu Chen as he faintly wrinkled his brows. Shortly after, he seemed to have thought of something, causing his face to instantly change.
"It's Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong!"
As of now, the top ten of the Heavenly Rankings were mostly within Hokuang Reiwon, with the exception of Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong. The two of them had already formed a team to hunt down Mo Longzi. However, there hadn't been any news of them for a month. Could it be that they'd encountered some trouble?
Mu Chen's face turned solemn. That Mo Longzi was actually that formidable?
Even the combined forces of Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong weren't able to deal with him?
"This is going to be troublesome."
Mu Chen said in a low voice. Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong were the two most outstanding people in Hokuang Reiwon.
If something were to happen to them, not only would it be a huge blow to Hokuang Reiwon's reputation, but even Hokuang Reiwon's students would be terrified. After all, they were the role models.
Mu Chen stared at the huge scarlet pillar of light. He could sense that there was already an atmosphere of panic spreading through the entire Hokuang Reiwon. The entire world was filled with the sound of rushing wind.
Countless students flew into the air and looked at the scarlet light pillar in horror.
A kind of panic engulfed them.
The commotion immediately alerted many of Hokuang Reiwon's upper echelons. Many elders immediately showed themselves.
Boundless Spiritual Energy rippled out, pacifying the panicked atmosphere within Hokuang Reiwon.
At the same time, within a large hall in the centre of Hokuang Reiwon, the atmosphere was also abnormally heavy. Dean Tai Cang sat at the head of the hall, with many elders below him.
"Dean, what's going on?" Punishment Hall Master Mo You asked in a low voice.
"Did something happen to Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong?
With the strength of the two of them.
Although that Mo Longzi is formidable, it's absolutely impossible for him to pose too much of a threat to them. Could it be that an elder of the Demonic Dragon Palace has taken action?
If that's the case, are they forcing us to declare war against them? "an elder said in a low voice.
Killing intent surfaced within his words.
Seated at the head of the hall, Dean Tai Cang's face was as heavy as water.
He shook his head and said, "From the bits of information that the Blood Toll Bell has sent back, it shouldn't be an elder of the Demonic Dragon Palace.
Although they're becoming more and more rampant, they still don't dare to directly challenge our Hokuang Reiwon. "
"Then what's going on?"
Asked Mo You with a frown. With Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong joining hands, they could be considered as first-rate experts within the Northern Heavens Continent. If it wasn't those elders, who could pose a threat to them?
"It's Mo Longzi!"
Dean Tai Cang replied in an indifferent tone, "This time, Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong had joined hands to hunt down Mo Longzi. However, who would've guessed that this brat's schemes would run deep? He purposely showed weakness, and secretly summoned all of the ruthless people from our Hokuang Reiwon's Bounty Board to him. In the end, he reversed the situation, causing Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong to fall into an encirclement. As of now, their current situation is unclear."
Hearing that, the faces of many Elders slightly changed. That Mo Longzi's methods were indeed ruthless. Furthermore, he was actually able to summon all of the people on the Bounty Board other than the number one, Mo Xingtian. From the looks of it, he had already planned this from the start.
Every single one of the top ten people on Hokuang Reiwon's Bounty Board weren't easy to deal with. Due to various reasons, all of them were ranked on the Bounty Board. Placed within the Northern Heavens Continent, they could be considered as characters that resounded throughout a region.
With them gathered together, their lineup could be considered as extravagant. No wonder why even Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong were forced to shatter the Blood Toll Bell to call for help.
"Dean, what should we do now?
Nothing must happen to Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong. If not, our Hokuang Reiwon's strength will definitely drop sharply in the Great Academy Competition half a year from now. At that time, I'm afraid that there will be people eyeing our position as one of the Five Great Academies. "said an Elder in a deep voice.
"Why don't we send an Elder to save them?" suggested someone.
"That won't do. Although our Hokuang Reiwon's position is unshakable by anyone, those peak influences have always been keeping their eyes on us. Previously, we even had an agreement with the Demonic Dragon Palace. Neither side is allowed to mobilize their Elder characters. The grudges and grudges between the younger generation will depend on their own abilities. If our Elders were to take action, I'm afraid that the Demonic Dragon Palace would also take action. It's impossible for them to not know about this matter. Who knows, they might just be waiting for us to get flustered."
"What should we do about this matter?
Do we just watch as something happens to them? "
"That's right. This matter has to be resolved as soon as possible. Since Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong were forced to shatter the Blood Toll Bell, the situation would definitely be extremely dangerous."
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Dean Tai Cang looked towards the numerous Elders discussing amongst themselves. Finally, with a wave of his hand, he suppressed the voices of the crowd. Looking towards the Punishment Hall's Hall Master, Mo You, he asked, "What does the Punishment Hall say about this matter?"
After pondering for a while, Mo You replied, "Indeed, this matter isn't suitable for the Elders to take action. If not, people might say that our Hokuang Reiwon is bullying the young. Therefore, it's naturally best if we can let the younger generation resolve this matter by themselves."
"Are the three Great Generals of the Punishment Hall within the courtyard?" asked Dean Tai Cang in a slow manner.
"Lin Zheng and the other two are present."
Nodding his head, Mo You replied, "However, as of now, the situation is extremely urgent. We need to dispatch our most elite group to save Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong. However, we might not have enough manpower within the younger generation of the Punishment Hall. After all, Mo Longzi has gathered nine of the top ten people on the Bounty Board."
"What do you mean?"
Mo You hesitated for a moment before replying.
"Perhaps, we can choose from within the students. However, we can't ask for too many people, as their strength must pass."
"Amongst the students?"
With a faint smile, Dean Tai Cang nodded his head, before replying, "Then, there's indeed a pretty good candidate. I had originally wanted to let him quietly cultivate for a period of time. However, at the moment, I can only let him take action."
"Go, leave this matter to the Punishment Hall.
You must definitely bring back Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong. I'll keep an eye on the Demonic Dragon Palace at all times. If they really dare to interfere, I'll stop them. "
"Since that Mo Longzi wants to play, then let us, the younger generation of Hokuang Reiwon, play with them. Let's see exactly who's better."
"Yes!"
Mo You immediately accepted the order respectfully.
The entirety of Hokuang Reiwon.
Everyone was still in a state of panic. Figures could be seen everywhere, all of them conversing with one another. In such a short period of time, many students had already guessed the ins and outs of the matter.
After all, there weren't many people in the entirety of Hokuang Reiwon who had the qualifications to possess the Blood Toll Bell. Furthermore, there were only two people who had left Hokuang Reiwon.
Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong.
Mu Chen was also able to sense the atmosphere within the courtyard.
Therefore, he didn't stay any longer at Ling Xi's place, and immediately planned to leave.
"Wait." Ling Xi suddenly spoke out.
Mu Chen turned his head around in confusion, looking towards Ling Xi. The latter hesitated slightly.
With a wave of her jade-like hand, a withered yellow scroll flew towards Mu Chen. She said, "This is a Grade 5 Spiritual Array, possessing power comparable to a Heavenly Completion Stage Late Phase.
If you open your Heart's Eye, you should be able to set it up. "
Mu Chen didn't understand why Ling Xi would suddenly give him a Grade 5 Spiritual Array Diagram.
However, he didn't reject it, and accepted it. Power comparable to a Heavenly Completion Stage Late Phase was even more formidable than his Butchering Demonic Lotus Spiritual Array in the form of two lotuses. At the current moment, he needed a Spiritual Array of this level.
"Thanks." Mu Chen thanked her with a smile. Without staying any longer, he quickly turned around and left.
Looking at Mu Chen's departing figure, Ling Xi gave a faint sigh, while a complicated expression flashed within the depths of her beautiful eyes.
When Mu Chen returned to the freshman area, the plaza was practically filled with figures. All of them were gathered together, looking towards the blood-red pillar of light that seemed to reach the heavens in the distance, while grave expressions appeared on their faces.
Ye Qingling, Zhou Ling and the rest were all present, and even Luo Li had come out in alarm. Mu Chen sent a smile towards them, before walking to Luo Li's side.
"Mu Chen, do you know what's going on?" Upon seeing Mu Chen, Ye Qingling and the rest hastily asked.
Mu Chen shook his head. Just as he was about to speak, his expression suddenly changed. A glowing figure had suddenly shot over from the nearby sky, before appearing in the air above the plaza.
"It's hallmaster Mo You."
Upon seeing the glowing figure, Mu Chen was instantly stunned.
In the air, Mo You appeared. Behind him, his gaze looked downwards, directly locking onto Mu Chen as he said in a deep voice, "Mu Chen, from now on, you will temporarily join the Punishment Hall. Immediately leave the academy with Lin Zheng and the rest, and carry out your mission!"
An uproar instantly erupted below, as shock and astonishment filled the faces of countless students. What did he mean by temporarily joining the Punishment Hall?
Wasn't the Punishment Hall something that only graduating seniors had the qualifications to enter?
However, there were also many students with sharp minds, and immediately thought of something. After all, such a commotion had occurred in the Punishment Hall after the appearance of the Blood Toll Bell, causing people to have no choice but to link the two events together.
Mu Chen similarly quickly understood. The so-called mission was most likely to be to rescue Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong.
"Yes!"
Without the slightest bit of hesitation, he immediately replied in a deep voice. He had a rather good impression of Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong. Since they were in trouble, he would naturally lend a hand, even though he knew that the mission this time would likely be extremely dangerous.
"I'll go as well."
Just as Mu Chen's voice rang out, a clear voice rang out from the side. Luo Li was standing beside Mu Chen, her beautiful face raised as she looked towards Mo You in the sky.
Upon seeing this, Mo You muttered to himself for a moment, before nodding his head. Luo Li's strength was in fact not weaker than Mu Chen's. With her around, they would be able to increase their strength by quite a bit. After all, the other party's lineup this time was exceedingly luxurious.
With a wave of his sleeve, Mo You's figure disappeared into the distance, while his roar rang out.
"The two of you will immediately head to the Punishment Hall and follow Lin Zheng and the rest."
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