"Something like that really happened?" Master Tianlong's expression changed drastically. He suddenly felt that something was amiss; a conspiracy was clearly at play.

"It's the absolute truth." Zhang Bin took out his phone and played a recording of that night's fight with the black-clothed, masked assailant, including their entire conversation.

"The nerve!" Master Tianlong grew furious. "That woman came to kill you, not to recruit you on behalf of her master. This is a conspiracy—a plot to frame Doctor Han."

"What makes you say that?" Zhang Bin asked coldly.

Even now, Tutu hadn't identified the assassin or discovered who sent her. However, after careful analysis, he considered Hanbing Yun the prime suspect. Therefore, he had resolved to eliminate her this time. If he didn't succeed now, he planned to take a trip to Capital City soon to find another opportunity to kill her.

Before attending the Hero Auction, he had no confidence in assassinating Hanbing Yun, as Capital City was filled with far too many experts. But now, he was confident. He had mastered the miraculous Wall-Piercing Ability, which would make entering the heavily guarded Biological Base no difficult task. Besides, he had Tutu, who could provide him with a layout of the entire facility.

"That woman had three motives for saying what she did," Master Tianlong said gravely. "First, to throw your mind into disarray, making it much easier for her to kill you. Second, if you were seduced by her beauty and agreed to submit, killing you would be just as easy. Third, if she failed to kill you, she could frame Doctor Han. That would surely lead to a conflict between you two, causing you immense trouble and potentially even getting you killed. This is a terrifying and ruthless enemy. When did you provoke such a woman?"

"Master Tianlong, I'm just a simple farmer; I've never offended anyone and definitely don't have such a powerful enemy," Zhang Bin said coldly. "Furthermore, your analysis is wrong. That woman is incredibly, terrifyingly powerful. She's definitely at the Great Perfection of the Liquid Phase. Considering her youth, she must also be a supremely formidable cultivation genius. She'd be too proud to resort to schemes or deception. The reason she said so much was likely because her master genuinely wanted to recruit me. She only attacked so suddenly because she knew I wouldn't agree."

Master Tianlong furrowed his brow and said thoughtfully, "Your analysis makes sense, but so does mine. Therefore, what truly happened must be thoroughly investigated. The truth will come to light eventually. I just want to tell you that the truth can sometimes be unexpected. So, until it's revealed, I hope you can remain level-headed and not let hatred blind you. As cultivators, we should avoid wrongdoing. Otherwise, the mental impact would be enormous and greatly affect your cultivation. It would become nearly impossible for you to reach higher realms."

A contemplative look appeared on Zhang Bin's face. As his cultivation level had increased, his understanding of the Dao had deepened, and he had gradually grasped some of the profound principles from the Tao Te Ching. Just today, he had come to understand Heaven-Man Resonance. Thus, he found himself agreeing with Master Tianlong's words. He thanked him gratefully, but then his tone turned icy. "I will continue to pursue the truth. When it comes out, don't blame me for being merciless with her. Moreover, the mastermind behind all this must also be executed."

His words implied that even setting aside the incident with the masked woman, he would not spare Hanbing Yun. He intended to destroy her.

The conversation had come full circle, returning to its starting point. In other words, Zhang Bin remained unyielding. He not only demanded that the Daoyi Sect pay hefty compensation and a substantial ransom, but he also demanded Hanbing Yun's execution.

Master Tianlong felt a bit helpless and said gravely, "Zhang Bin, let me be direct. Your Taiqing Sect might be powerful, but the Daoyi Sect is mightier still. The sects behind them, Kunlun and the Shushan Sect, are powerful to an unfathomable degree. They have Nascent Soul Stage masters and even cultivators of higher realms. They possess an incomparably profound heritage, with terrifying magical treasures passed down from ancient times that are capable of destroying heaven and earth. The reason China has always endured, rising from the ruins time and again, is related to the covert aid from these sects. Think very carefully about whether you want to go to war with the Daoyi Sect."

After speaking, he rose and walked out, not bothering to waste any more words on Zhang Bin.

Zhang Bin's eyes, however, shone even brighter. A look of wariness crossed his face, but he was also filled with a sense of anticipation.

So the sects behind the Daoyi Sect, like Kunlun and the Shushan Sect, are this powerful? They even have cultivators at the Nascent Soul Realm and Fusion Stage? This means I'm not alone after all. I have a real chance to grow stronger, and quickly!

It was true. If he just buried his head in cultivation alone, with no rivals of his level and no opportunities for real combat, breaking through to the Minor Tree Realm and Great Tree Realm after reaching the Seed Condensing Realm would be incredibly difficult. However, he couldn't possibly confront two such formidable sects right now. His Array Plate might not be enough to withstand them. But if he backed down now, they would see him as weak and an easy target, and they would undoubtedly bully him relentlessly. The situation had become truly troublesome.

As he stood there thinking, the murderous intent radiating from him grew denser, and the rage in his heart blazed ever more fiercely. It was always the Daoyi Sect that came looking for trouble, yet now that he was finally fighting back, even Master Tianlong had come to stop him. But when he was the one being bullied, no one had ever stepped in to stop the Daoyi Sect.

A wave of anguish and indignation washed over him again.

I must become stronger, stronger, and even more rapidly so! I must become strong enough to be invincible! Then, we'll see who still dares to act so arrogantly in front of me!

The thrumming sound of a helicopter reverberated from the sky. A moment later, it slowly descended, landing on the flat ground in front of the villa.

Zhao Dawei, Qian Bing, Sun Tie, and a bodyguard in sunglasses escorted the third-ranking leader as he jumped down.

Master Tianlong and Tan Yonghao hurried forward to greet them.

"What's the situation?" the third-ranking leader asked with concern the moment he landed.

With a grim expression, Master Tianlong and Tan Yonghao took turns recounting the events.

"The Taiqing Sect is that powerful?" Surprise showed on the third-ranking leader's face.

Zhao Dawei and the other two were utterly dumbfounded, disbelief written all over their faces. A strange light glinted in their eyes as they stared, unable to look away, at the six 'poop people' hanging from the banyan tree. After all, these were Golden Core Realm masters they would normally have to look up to, yet now they were in such a pitiful state.

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