At This Point, Young People Can No Longer Practice Martial Ethics

Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly understood.

"Hehe, the Lord is indeed insightful!"

"Of course! His Majesty is the wisest in the world, always ahead of the curve!"

"Alright, enough with the flattery! I got all this information from Xiaoyu."

Orion chuckled, waving off the compliments.

Then, he quietly called over Li Sandao and Yuan Zuozong. After a brief pause, he instructed them:

"According to the reports, the leader of Wenjian Sect is a powerful martial artist. Don't act immediately. Wait until he appears, then strike suddenly!"

"Catch him off guard and deliver a fatal blow!" Orion's eyes gleamed coldly.

Few knew of the Martial Saints by his side. In fact, anyone who did was already dead.

The Wenjian Sect's leader, Ling Yunfeng, was rumored to be a martial saint, and their ancestor, supposedly at the peak of the Martial Saint level, was in seclusion. To be cautious, Orion planned to let Li Sandao and Yuan Zuozong launch a surprise attack as soon as Ling Yunfeng appeared, eliminating the biggest threat first.

"Understood!" Li Sandao and Yuan Zuozong nodded in agreement.

Though ambushes were often considered dishonorable, in war, the ends justified the means.

Soon after, Ling Yunfeng and the Wenjian Sect elders arrived at the base of the mountain.

With their arrival, the two gatekeepers regained their arrogance, standing tall and full of vigor.

"Orion, you scoundrel! You dare come here to cause trouble? Bow down now, admit your mistakes, and maybe we'll let you live!"

The gatekeepers, who had been trembling earlier, now hurled insults with renewed bravado.

Orion's men bristled with anger. It was one thing to insult them, but to insult Orion was unforgivable.

"Die!"

Xu Chu's eyes flashed with fury as he drew his sword to strike the gatekeepers.

But before he could act, a shadowy figure moved even faster.

"Die," Ying Mo murmured coldly, his dagger flashing in the light.

The blade pierced the hearts of the two gatekeepers in an instant—a swift and deadly strike.

"Wha… how could this…?"

The gatekeepers stared in disbelief, their lives slipping away. As their blood soaked their robes, regret filled their hearts. If only they hadn't been so arrogant…

"How dare you!" Ling Yunfeng roared.

To kill his disciples right in front of him was a brazen insult. He began gathering spiritual energy in his hands, his aura growing menacingly.

Ying Mo, recognizing that he was no match for Ling Yunfeng, retreated swiftly, disappearing into the shadows. He reappeared at Orion's side, having used his Shadow Technique to escape.

"Hmph!" Ling Yunfeng snorted, frustrated by Ying Mo's escape. It was humiliating, but he couldn't recklessly charge into Orion's army to kill him.

Narrowing his eyes, Ling Yunfeng addressed Orion:

"You must be Orion, King of Zhenbei. What brings you here, leading your troops to the Wenjian Sect?"

Orion chuckled, a hint of disdain in his eyes. These so-called leaders always played innocent, even when they knew exactly what was going on.

"Sect Master Ling, you know very well why I'm here. You've plotted against me—why shouldn't I strike back?"

Ling Yunfeng's expression darkened. He had indeed planned to move against Orion. Thinking of the shattered life cards of the Great Elder and the other masters, he asked coldly:

"What happened to the Great Elder and the three hundred masters of our sect? They encountered your army before they disappeared. Did you do this?"

Ling Yunfeng's sharp gaze probed Orion, searching for a reaction.

Orion's eyes flickered momentarily. Did this old man know that Li Sandao had killed the Wenjian Sect masters? But then he dismissed the thought.

"If he's asking, it means he's not sure. As long as I deny it, he has no proof," Orion thought, his mind racing.

With a calm demeanor, Orion replied:

"Hmph! I don't know where your people went. I never saw them. Maybe they stumbled into some newly opened ruins."

Orion wasn't just making this up; there was some truth to it. The continent was ancient, with countless hidden ruins left behind by powerful beings. Some were said to contain great opportunities, while others were filled with deadly traps. It wasn't unheard of for people to disappear in such places.

Though the chances were slim, it was still a possibility.