Cultivating with Top Enlightenment
Chapter 54 - 50: Unnamed Stronger

Chapter 54: Chapter 50: Unnamed Stronger

"Where is it? Take us there now!"

Jiang Baishan almost shivered all over, instantly realizing what had happened.

There was a hint of horror in his eyes.

Then, the others also thought of something, and one by one couldn’t help but rush over there.

Ning Qi felt slightly helpless in his heart.

Of course, he knew what that was. After killing Flying Heaven Eagle, he rushed over to provide support and hadn’t had time to deal with his corpse, which must have now been discovered by the disciples.

He gave a slight flicker of his eyes but ultimately said nothing.

Soon.

Everyone appeared at the site where Ning Qi and Tie Ying fought earlier.

Visible traces on the ground caused everyone to gasp, the almost collapsed pavilion and the crisscrossing marks on the ground all indicated that the battle that just occurred here was definitely at Gang Essence Realm level.

"A Gang Essence Realm master has infiltrated!"

"Was River Overturning Dragon distracting us just now?"

The enemy obviously had significant intentions, seeing this direction, it’s precisely the path to the Scripture Pavilion!

Wolfish ambition!

They are plotting for the True Martial Sect’s martial arts inheritance!

Everyone was both shocked and angry.

Then Ye Qinghe was the first to react.

"Just now Walking Tiger said, ’How did the second die,’ could it be... this person in front of us is Flying Heaven Eagle?"

Shock rose in everyone’s eyes.

The dignified Gang Essence Realm strong person, died just like that?

Xiong Shi squatted down.

He pulled open the mask off the corpse in front of him, instantly, a lean, sinister face met everyone’s gaze, though the eyes were still wide with fear and terror, as if it had seen something unbelievable.

"Is it Flying Heaven Eagle?"

The others kept asking.

Xiong Shi just frowned and shook his head slowly.

"I can’t tell."

Suddenly.

He seemed to think of something, pulling out a dagger from a nearby disciple’s waist, and with one slash, he cut open the corpse’s black clothes. The faint pattern instantly revealed itself, Xiong Shi’s eyes lit up, and he pulled further, exposing the pattern on the corpse’s back fully before the crowd.

It was a fierce tiger descending the mountain, majestic and possessing a special grace.

Xiong Shi took a deep breath and said solemnly:

"It is indeed Flying Heaven Eagle!"

Jiang Baishan asked:

"Second Senior Brother, what makes you so sure?"

Seeing the confusion in everyone’s eyes, Xiong Shi slowly said:

"You all know of the Iron Ridge Three Fierce, but do you know their origins?"

Everyone shook their heads, but Ye Qinghe frowned and said:

"Rumor has it that they are not actual brothers, just from a place called Iron Ridge, and later became sworn brothers."

Xiong Shi said:

"Indeed, it now seems the rumor is true."

"These three emerged from Iron Ridge with a fortuitous encounter but didn’t trust each other completely, hence the sworn brotherhood, and moreover, it’s said they got three martial arts related to Dragon, Tiger, and Eagle, thus changed their names to Tie Long, Tie Hu, and Tie Ying."

Ning Qi was staring at the Fierce Tiger Painting in a trance. He had already discerned its mystery; once immersed, the tiger seemed to come alive, roaming the mountains and forests, each motion containing profound martial arts truths.

At this moment, hearing Xiong Shi’s words.

Ning Qi instinctively asked:

"Does Senior Brother mean this pattern is related to Flying Heaven Eagle’s identity?"

Xiong Shi nodded:

"Yes, these three brothers committed numerous evil acts and even guarded against each other. To prevent betrayal someday, they tattooed the three paintings they obtained onto their bodies."

Here he paused, eyes tinged with mischief.

"But — not their own martial art tattooed on themselves, but each other’s on their bodies."

Suddenly everyone understood.

"So, you mean Flying Heaven Eagle has the martial art of the other two Fierce?"

"If I guess correctly, it should be Walking Tiger’s Dominating Tiger True Intent Painting!" Xiong Shi nodded, "Given that, River Overturning Dragon has Heavenly Eagle True Intent Painting, and Walking Tiger holds Furious Dragon True Intent Painting."

At this moment, everyone became convinced that the person before them was Flying Heaven Eagle; no wonder Tie Hu was so infuriated earlier and reluctant while leaving, the root cause was right here.

Flying Heaven Eagle dying at True Martial Sect means Walking Tiger lacked the True Intent Painting from now on.

No wonder he was so furious.

True Intent Painting, unlike martial arts already recorded, offers continuous observance and insight, akin to a revelation, facilitating easier attainment of high martial arts realms, and even creating new martial arts from it.

It’s a treasure only a Celestial Being Strong Person who has mastered a martial art to its peak can create.

Everyone’s gaze burned with desire.

This Dominating Tiger True Intent Painting is indeed a precious treasure!

But then.

Jiang Baishan’s words caused everyone’s body to tremble.

"Then... who killed Flying Heaven Eagle?"

Previously only confirming Flying Heaven Eagle’s identity, they had forgotten this crucial matter.

Who fought with Flying Heaven Eagle, moreover, killed him here?

Jiang Baishan’s eyes deepened.

He was the only Gang Essence Realm present, thus saw more clearly; he had been observing the nearby battle traces, now crouched down, touching the two wounds on Tie Ying’s chest and neck, taking a deep breath and saying:

"If I didn’t see wrong, Flying Heaven Eagle was killed instantly by this unknown expert with a single sword! Without the sword strike on his neck, Flying Heaven Eagle would still have died."

He felt immense pressure.

He had constantly envisioned himself in Flying Heaven Eagle’s position, and guessed he wouldn’t fare much better, merely a matter of a sword or two.

True Martial Mountain suddenly had such a Sword Dao master, making him uneasy.

Everyone was silent.

Stunned.

Although Iron Ridge Three Fierce didn’t have a good reputation, their strength was solid; Gang Essence Realm ranked among the top-tier experts across Qing State. But now being easily killed, shows how powerful the assailant was.

"Could it be other intruders in our True Martial Sect?"

With this thought, everyone felt immense pressure.

But immediately a disciple reported:

"Dear Senior Brothers, there are no signs of intrusion at the Scripture Pavilion, nor are there battle traces elsewhere."

Everyone looked at each other.

If this unknown expert had malicious intent, nobody in True Martial Sect could withstand it, places like the Scripture Pavilion would be freely accessible unless their master emerged from seclusion.

But now with no movements, it indicates this expert likely means no harm.

"Do you think... this unknown expert is the hidden strength of our True Martial Sect? He disposed of Flying Heaven Eagle upon discovering the intrusion."

Everyone’s eyes brightened.

Imagining an elder with a crane-like stature and immortal aura.

"Highly likely! Otherwise, there’s no explanation!"

Watching senior brothers and sisters along with numerous disciples’ faces gradually lightening with excitement, Ning Qi raised his head from the Fierce Tiger True Intent Painting, his expression somewhat peculiar.