Cangsong left with True Person Dao Xuan.
Before leaving, he looked reluctantly at Wan Jianyi, a trace of relief flashing in his eyes. Clearly...
He had truly let go.
In other words.
It was true love.
Daoist Cangsong's feelings for Wan Jianyi were actually somewhat like those of a disciple toward both teacher and father. After all, most of his abilities had been taught by Wan Jianyi, so calling him both teacher and father was not wrong...
It was precisely because of this.
That after learning of Wan Jianyi's death?
He had gone astray.
But fortunately.
Everything had now been laid bare.
The true "great mistake" had not yet been made.
There was still a chance to undo everything.
Daoist Cangsong left the Ancestor's Hall with True Person Dao Xuan. They went to a secret chamber within Jade Purity Hall and discussed matters in detail...
Daoist Cangsong carefully explained the Demon Sect's situation.
Upon hearing this.
True Person Dao Xuan's gaze flickered slightly.
To be honest—at his current cultivation, one man and one Immortal Slaying Sword would have been enough to sweep through the entire Demon Sect. But considering the Demon Sect's centuries of accumulated foundation, they still needed an opportunity if they wanted to truly eradicate it...
He discussed it with Daoist Cangsong.
In the end, they devised a plan.
A plan to turn the enemy's scheme against them.
After a thorough round of discussion, Daoist Cangsong left Jade Purity Hall.
As he walked out of Jade Purity Hall, he felt an immense sense of release wash over him.
He had never felt so relaxed.
At the same time.
Daoist Cangsong seemed to think of something.
His expression turned stern as he strode with imposing dignity to the area where the Dragon Head Peak disciples rested. Then, before everyone present, he summoned Qi Hao.
"Kneel!"
Once Qi Hao arrived.
Daoist Cangsong let out an angry roar. As he stared at Qi Hao, intense fury flashed in his eyes. He was not putting on an act; he was genuinely furious...
This unfilial disciple!
He actually dared steal the fiancée of Senior Brother Wan's successor?
He was just as much of a bastard as Tian Buyi!
He deserved a beating!
Qi Hao was dragged over in utter confusion, then sent flying by Daoist Cangsong's public slap in utter confusion.
Bang—
Half of Qi Hao's face swelled up.
He had already been somewhat depressed after losing to Wang Quan Yan. Now, faced with this sudden situation, he was even more bewildered...
Who am I?
Where am I?
What am I supposed to do?
A flood of question marks filled his mind.
However,
Daoist Cangsong did not give him any chance to speak.
Honestly.
Had Wan Jianyi not previously said to deal with him as lightly as possible, Daoist Cangsong would have wanted to cripple Qi Hao. Was this something a human being could do?
Of course.
That Tian Ling'er had been lured away by Qi Hao with nothing more than some shabby pearl.
She was no good either.
All one could say was that not marrying Wang Quan Yan was perhaps a good thing!
After slapping Qi Hao away, Daoist Cangsong threw him into confinement at Dragon Head Peak. He did not hide this matter from anyone; nearly all the disciples of Dragon Head Peak and the other branches saw it.
From then on.
Qi Hao had thoroughly lost all face.
But—his good days were still ahead of him.
Perhaps Wang Quan Yan did not think much of him, but there was never any shortage of spectators in this world. Just wait... someone would dig him up and mock him in the future.
No matter what.
From this day onward.
Qi Hao would never be able to hold his head high before Wang Quan Yan again.
As for how Cangsong dealt with Qi Hao?
Wang Quan Yan did not care much.
He still maintained the same view.
From beginning to end.
He had never considered Qi Hao worthy of notice. In his eyes, Qi Hao was not even worth a fart; the whole matter had merely been a farce.
Now.
The farce had been resolved.
There was nothing more to say.
Wang Quan Yan spent the night at the Ancestor's Hall. The next day, he arrived at the plaza outside Jade Purity Hall as usual, where quite a few disciples had already gathered.
After all.
Today was the competition to advance from eight to the top four.
Under the usual tournament format, there should have been two rounds today: eight to four, then four to the final two.
At this moment.
When Wang Quan Yan arrived at the plaza.
The many Qingyun Disciples around him immediately fell silent. Quite a few looked at Wang Quan Yan curiously, still savoring the memory of yesterday's battle...
With Wang Quan Yan's strength?
Winning the championship should have been easy, right?
Someone raised this question.
But not long afterward.
Someone nearby immediately spoke up in rebuttal.
"Junior Sister Lu is also at the Ninth Layer of Jade Purity. It's still uncertain who will ultimately take first place."
As soon as those words were spoken.
Many people around them immediately turned to look over, as though they were looking at an idiot.
"Junior Sister Lu and Junior Brother Wang Quan are very close. They're practically inseparable. Do you really think they care about rankings? Even if they fought to the death, it would just be flirting..."
Someone said so.
Upon hearing that.
Wang Quan Yan, who had been secretly eavesdropping, was instantly dumbfounded.
Since when had he and Lu Xueqi become inseparable? Hmm...
Fine, spread it well!
Not far away.
The aloof maiden stood valiant in a flowing white dress.
She too heard the discussions of the Qingyun Disciples around her, and she could not help frowning slightly. She wanted to explain something...
But she feared that the more she explained, the worse it would become.
If she did not explain?
These people would keep spreading nonsense!
Honestly—
They were ruining her reputation!
Lu Xueqi looked toward Wang Quan Yan in the distance. Seeing the calm expression on his face, she thought, Forget it—
The two of us are perfectly innocent and aboveboard.
What is there to explain?
As for the rankings in the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament?
The aloof maiden silently tightened her grip around the Tianya Divine Sword. She was determined to defeat Wang Quan Yan and claim the final victory!
The spectators: Great!
They had started flirting?
The matches officially began very soon.
In the eight-to-four round, Wang Quan Yan encountered a disciple from Chaoyang Peak. In the end, he still did not draw his sword; a single Sovereign Sword Intent directly defeated his opponent.
At this.
The many Qingyun Disciples around him exclaimed in amazement.
But they were already getting used to it. Wang Quan Yan's strength was common knowledge by now, and even Qi Hao could not withstand a single exchange against him...
There was even less to say about the others.
Perhaps.
Only Lu Xueqi could exchange a few moves with him?
The eight-to-four matches soon ended.
The people who successfully advanced to the top four were somewhat unexpected.
They were Wang Quan Yan and Zhang Xiaofan of Grand Bamboo Peak, Lu Xueqi of Small Bamboo Peak, and Zeng Shushu of Wind Return Peak.
At this sight.
The many Qingyun Disciples around them were completely bewildered.
What was this?
Two people from Grand Bamboo Peak had made it into the top four?
Zhang Xiaofan!?
Who was that?
At this moment.
The corners of Tian Buyi's mouth were harder to suppress than an AK.
Though he did not know how Zhang Xiaofan had made it into the top four, this was absolutely a good thing for Grand Bamboo Peak!
It brought him glory!
"Next match!"
"Wang Quan Yan of Grand Bamboo Peak versus Lu Xueqi of Small Bamboo Peak!"
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