Xuanming Sect, Revenge

After more than a month of traveling through space, Xiao Heng and the others finally arrived at Sacred Pill City once again.

The four entered the Pill Tower. Strangely, the streets, usually bustling with activity, were now sparsely populated. After asking around, they learned that people from the Xuanming Sect had arrived, apparently seeking revenge.

Xiao Heng's heart stirred. Chen Xian had died by his hand, though Xiao Yan had been involved as well—after all, Xiao Yan had crippled the man. It was only natural for them to come seeking revenge now.

Outside the Pill Tower lay an enormous square. Normally, many people gathered there, either sparring or selling medicinal herbs and pills.

Yet today, the center of the square had been cleared out. Dense crowds packed its perimeter, all watching the few people at its center.

Over a hundred figures stood in the middle of the square. The faintly icy aura emanating from them made people instinctively want to keep their distance.

"Isn't that leader Chen Nan, the Sect Master of the Xuanming Sect? He actually came in person. I wonder what happened. Judging by how aggressive they look, they definitely aren't here for a visit."

"I heard they came for revenge. You know Xiao Yan, right? The champion of this Pill Gathering. Chen Nan's son apparently died at Xiao Yan's hands during this gathering."

"Tsk, tsk... The Xuanming Sect Master only had one son, didn't he? Looks like this won't end peacefully."

"Who knows?" The man lowered his voice. "But everyone knows how the Xuanming Sect operates. That fellow probably brought it upon himself."

"Heh, what can you do? They have the Tianming Sect backing them. Not just the Xuanming Sect—even the Tianming Sect itself doesn't have many decent people...!"

Within the crowd, Qiu Ling stood opposite those