Chapter 676: Already Been Killed

As Zuo Dongxing’s top disciple and the most talented young Artifact Refiner, Ao Xue had a considerable reputation in the Artifact Refining Realm.

She was also Zuo Siming’s fiancée.

At that moment, she was preparing to head to the Artifact Refiner Guild to rescue Zuo Siming.

“A report—!”

Just then, a gut-wrenching shout echoed from outside the Zuo Family’s main gate.

Immediately after, a group of people burst in like madmen, carrying a corpse. None of the Zuo family members dared to stop them.

“Quick, save the Young Master!”

“Patriarch, save the Young Master!”

It was the Zuo family members, returning with Zuo Siming’s body.

Zuo Dongxing and Ao Xue were both stunned and hurriedly ran out of the main hall.

They saw the Zuo family members rapidly approaching, carrying a person drenched in blood.

“What happened?”

Just as Zuo Dongxing was about to ask, he saw that the blood-soaked person was none other than his son, Zuo Siming.

His expression changed drastically.

“Siming…!”

He let out a loud cry and rushed to Zuo Siming’s side.

But one glance told him that Zuo Siming was already dead.

He had stopped breathing long ago.

Seeing this, Zuo Dongxing nearly stumbled.

Despite his cultivation at the Peak of Martial Arts Nine Heavens, he actually couldn’t keep his footing.

No, it was because his mind was in turmoil.

Zuo Siming was his son, his only son.

He had doted on this son, and Zuo Siming had lived up to his expectations, becoming a genius Artifact Refiner second only to Ao Xue.

He was his pride and joy.

But now, his son had been reduced to a corpse.

A cold, lifeless corpse.

The sight of Zuo Siming’s body drove Zuo Dongxing to the brink of madness.

“My son…!”

Zuo Dongxing let out a mournful, savage roar.

Ao Xue, who had followed him out, was also frozen in shock.

Zuo Siming was dead.

Zuo Siming was her fiancé. Although they weren’t married, she and Zuo Siming had been childhood sweethearts and shared a deep bond.

Now, seeing her fiancé killed, she simply couldn’t believe it.

“Siming…”

Ao Xue let out a choked, sorrowful sob.

Zuo Siming’s death was a heavy blow to her.

Zuo Dongxing and Ao Xue stood before Zuo Siming’s body.

Overwhelmed by grief, the other Zuo family members remained silent.

Suddenly, a clan member reminded them, “Patriarch, can the Young Master still be saved?”

Zuo Dongxing jolted, finally coming to his senses.

However, his eyes immediately dimmed.

His son, Zuo Siming, was already dead.

Not even a Daluo Golden Immortal could save him now.

He was naturally powerless to do anything.

But then, Zuo Dongxing suddenly thought of something and looked at Ao Xue.

He suddenly said, “Ao Xue, I’ve heard your Snow Kingdom has a divine medicine that can resurrect the dead.”

“I think it’s called the Water of Life. Have you heard of it?”

When Ao Xue heard this, a flicker of joy ignited in her heart.

She asked Zuo Dongxing, “Master, can the Water of Life really bring Siming back?”

She knew of the Water of Life.

She even knew who possessed it.

Zuo Dongxing shook his head. “I’m not certain, but I’ve heard that the Water of Life can bring the dead back to life.”

Ao Xue grew excited.

“Master, I understand.”

“We’ll go kill that person right now. Then, I’ll take Siming to find the Water of Life. I have to save him.”

A flash of intense killing intent crossed Zuo Dongxing’s face.

“Good. He killed my son. He must die.”

“Where is the man who killed my son? Lead the way!”

At this moment, Zuo Dongxing was preparing to take action personally to kill the man who had murdered his son.

“Patriarch, the man is named Jiang Chen. He’s the owner of Chenxi Pavilion on Celestial Water Street.”

“Elder Wen should already be at the Artifact Refiner Guild dealing with that brat. By the time we get there, Elder Wen has probably already killed him,” a clan member said.

The Zuo Family temporarily preserved Zuo Siming’s body in ice.

Then, Patriarch Zuo Dongxing of the Zuo Family; Ao Xue, who was both his top disciple and Zuo Siming’s fiancée; and a large contingent of Zuo family members all rushed toward the Artifact Refiner Guild.

The Artifact Refiner Guild.

On the high platform.

Wen Xiaotian released the full might of his Martial Arts Sect Fifth Heaven cultivation, leaving the crowd utterly horrified.

“It’s Elder Wen Xiaotian of the Zuo Family.”

“He’s about to make a move. Jiang Chen is in deep trouble.”

“The Zuo Family is going too far. This isn’t Jiang Chen’s fault.”

“It’s a shame. Jiang Chen never should have provoked the Zuo Family. It’s over for him now.”

No one believed Jiang Chen could last against Wen Xiaotian.

Facing the incomparably powerful Wen Xiaotian, a grave look appeared in Jiang Chen’s eyes.

‘At my current level of cultivation, an expert at the Martial Arts Sect Fifth Heaven is indeed difficult to deal with.’

However, he wasn’t one to shy away from trouble.

He gripped his Radiant Sun Sword.

‘You want to kill me? It won’t be that easy.’

Jiang Chen’s gaze was perfectly calm.

Even when facing the strongest opponents, Jiang Chen remained exceptionally calm. Only by staying calm could he find an opportunity to win by surprise.

“Die!”

Wen Xiaotian wielded a large war hammer, which was also a Lower-Grade Treasure Artifact, glittering with golden light.

He smashed it viciously toward Jiang Chen. In that instant, the hammer erupted with intense golden light and an overwhelming aura.

The Nine Heavens Spirit-Seizing Technique circulated within Jiang Chen’s body as he rapidly mobilized the surrounding Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, bringing it completely under his control.

This gave him a slight advantage.

Sure enough, when Wen Xiaotian felt that he was completely unable to absorb the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, his expression changed slightly.

He snorted, “Just a petty trick. You’re still courting death.”

The war hammer came crashing down.

Jiang Chen’s sword had already condensed a powerful Sword Intent.

He let out a low shout, “Slash!”

The Sword Intent slashed through the air, colliding with the light from the war hammer.

BOOM!

Jiang Chen was forced back several steps.

Wen Xiaotian’s war hammer, however, was sent flying by Jiang Chen’s Sword Intent.

Wen Xiaotian’s body trembled, but he managed to stabilize his stance, his cultivation clearly much deeper than Jiang Chen’s.

Even so, Wen Xiaotian’s expression changed again.

‘What a brat.’

He was secretly alarmed. ‘No wonder Zuo Siming was no match for him. Given Jiang Chen’s combat power, Zuo Siming’s carelessness meant his death was inevitable.’

He immediately became much more cautious.

Seeing Jiang Chen actually fighting on par with Wen Xiaotian, the crowd was once again stunned.

Someone at the Martial Arts Sect Second Heaven was fighting toe-to-toe with a master of the Martial Arts Sect Fifth Heaven and hadn’t lost.

Wen Xiaotian grew anxious.

If he couldn’t kill Jiang Chen, he would have no way to answer to the Zuo Family.

His war hammer had already sustained damage from Jiang Chen’s Sword Intent.

He let out a furious roar.

His figure moved like lightning, flashing in front of Jiang Chen as his war hammer condensed its strongest attack and came crashing down.

Seeing this, a white light suddenly flashed in Jiang Chen’s hand, and a fan appeared.

He swung it fiercely at Wen Xiaotian’s hammer.

WHOOSH!

An icy wind swept out, instantly sending Wen Xiaotian’s war hammer flying backward.

The frigid gale even forced Wen Xiaotian himself to retreat.

This caused Wen Xiaotian to turn pale with fright.

Seeing an opportunity, Jiang Chen didn’t hesitate for a second. A coffin appeared above his head and smashed down violently.

BOOM!

The Yang Coffin slammed viciously into the retreating Wen Xiaotian.

Wen Xiaotian’s entire body shuddered violently as he coughed up mouthful after mouthful of blood.

He had been injured by a coffin.

It was utterly unbelievable. He stared in horror at the coffin Jiang Chen had just used.

That was a Supreme-Grade Treasure Artifact, its power terrifying.

Jiang Chen’s Yang Coffin was no simple artifact.

Together with Murong Xiangming’s Yin Coffin, it could form a Spiritual Artifact.