Dispute and Little Marten's Rescue

"You heartless little beast! I've been waiting for you for ages! Go back to the Yuan Sect and atone for your sins!"

An overwhelming aura spread out, and Liu You six companions arrived with gloomy expressions, finally appearing in the sky.

"Atonement? What crime has Lin Dong committed? You shameless old fools, do you really think my Dao Sect is made of clay?! You dare to lay a hand on me?!"

However, just as the six leaders of the Yuan Sect arrived, their faces filled with murderous intent, a cold laugh suddenly rang out from another part of the city.

Immediately, four figures stepped through the air and hovered in the sky. They were none other than the Four Hall Masters of the Dao Sect.

Countless people throughout the city watched this scene, holding their breath. These two Super Sect had indeed clashed.

"Qi Lei, your Dao Sect has some nerve! How dare you use such a vicious method? Do you intend to provoke Sect War?"

From the direction of the Yuan Sect, the six leaders gave Lin Dong a sinister look, and then Shi Dong looked at the four Hall Master of the Dao Sect and shouted coldly.

"Old ghost Shi Dong, don't just throw accusations around like that. The Sect Tournament is not some children's game. It's a real life-or-death battle. Casualties are inevitable."

"Besides, didn't your Yuan Sect's Lin Langtian wipe out the Heavenly Profound Sect of the Western Xuan Region? So, wouldn't the Heavenly Profound Sect also come after you?" Qi Lei said calmly.

"You!" Upon hearing this, Shi Dong was momentarily speechless, his lips twitching. He then glared fiercely at Lin Langtian, who was not far away.

This is indeed a weakness of the Yuan Sect. If Yuan Sect Dao Sect revenge against Daozong, then Heavenly Profound Sect can use this to cause trouble for the Yuan Sect.

But if we give up now, wouldn't the deaths of the Three Young Kings and the more than four hundred disciples of the Seven Divisions have been in vain? This situation can be said to be entirely due to Lin Langtian alone.

Why did they have to openly and brazenly try to wipe out the Heavenly Profound Sect and cause so much trouble for the sect?

"What? Bro Langtian was wiped out by the Heavenly Profound Sect?" Lin Dong, who had just come out of the teleportation channel, was stunned when he heard this. He looked at the tall figure not far away and asked in surprise.

He had heard of the Heavenly Profound Sect; it was the most powerful sect in the Western Xuan Region, even stronger than Yuan Sect.

Unexpectedly, Lin Langtian had quietly accomplished such a great feat in that Abyssal Demon Domain; it was truly astonishing.

And for some reason, Lin Dong pursed his lips, feeling a vague sense that Lin Langtian's actions seemed to have anticipated the irreconcilable conflict between him and Yuan Cang and the others.

Lin Langtian's actions in annihilating Heavenly Profound Sect were undoubtedly a way to deflect criticism from the Yuan Sect and divert their attention.

At the same time, a young girl was standing next to Lin Dong.

The girl was a few years younger than Lin Dong. She was dressed in a dark black dress, had a slender figure, and was quite beautiful. Her beautiful eyes were full of liveliness, like talking elves.

At this moment, the girl looked in the direction of Lin Langtian and her beautiful eyes lit up. However, when she wanted to greet Lin Langtian, she was stopped by Lin Dong beside her.

"Qing Tan, now is not the time to acknowledge each other. Doing so will cause trouble for Bro Langtian."

Lin Dong thought about Lin Langtian's actions in annihilating the Heavenly Profound Sect and his upcoming situation in the Yuan Sect. It was really not appropriate for him and the others to be openly involved. He said in a low voice.

Hearing this, Qing Tan nodded despite some doubt, but she still blinked her bright eyes at Lin Langtian.

Lin Langtian was slightly surprised to see Qing Tan. He hadn't expected that the little girl from back then would become so outstanding after so many years.

"It seems the Darkness Hall has done a good job nurturing Qing Tan..." Lin Langtian smiled slightly, then winked at Qing Tan almost imperceptibly.

Upon receiving Lin Langtian's response, Qing Tan's face immediately lit up with a joyful smile.

Seeing Lin Langtian and Qing Tan's little actions, Lin Dong smiled slightly. Then, thinking of Lin Langtian's act of helping him out, he felt a warmth in his heart and nodded slightly to Lin Langtian.

Seeing Lin Dong's actions, Lin Langtian knew that the other party had understood his feelings, and then a smile slowly appeared on his lips.

It must be said that Lin Langtian did have ulterior motives in annihilating the Heavenly Profound Sect.

Firstly, this action was to avenge the dead Fire Division disciples; secondly, to prove his alibi for not going to rescue Yuan Cang; and thirdly, to help Lin Dong divert attention from the attack.

After all, Lin Langtian had wiped out the Heavenly Profound Sect, so the higher-ups of the Yuan Sect couldn't use that as an excuse to punish Lin Dong. Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to explain it to the Heavenly Profound Sect.

When Ying Xiaoxiao heard that Lin Langtian had wiped out the Heavenly Profound Sect, her pretty face also froze. Her beautiful eyes looked at the Figure in Green Robes, and an undisguised shock appeared in her eyes.

"He... really wiped out the Heavenly Profound Sect?"

Thinking of this, Ying Xiaoxiao was also shocked. When the two first met, their strengths were not much different. She never expected that in less than a year, the latter's strength had become so powerful.

"Chen Zhen, we don't want to waste time with you. You should know very well how serious this matter is. We have already reported this to the Yuan Sect."

The Three Grand Masters were furious. I think this matter is perhaps beyond the ability of the four of you to resolve." At this moment, Shi Dong suppressed his anger, then his eyes darkened as he spoke.

Upon hearing the Three Grand Masters of Yuan Sect, Chen Zhen and the other three's expressions changed slightly. In the Eastern Xuan Region, the names of the Three Grand Masters of Yuan Sect were undoubtedly enough to make many people tremble.

"Shi Dong, even if you bring out the Three Sect Leaders of Yuan Sect, it will be of no use today. The rules of the Sect Tournament were jointly established by the Eight Great Super Sects."

"What? Now your Yuan Sect wants to ignore the rules? Then I'd like to see how you explain this to the other seven Super Sect, and even to the Heavenly Profound Sect!" Qi Lei said in a deep voice.

Qi Lei was clearly cunning and shrewd. With his words, he directly placed Yuan Sect against the seven Super Sect and Heavenly Profound Sect. Although Yuan Sect was the strongest sect in the Eastern Xuan Region, it was obviously no match for so many sects.

"Hmph, Qi Lei, stop trying to find excuses for that kid. The affairs of my Yuan Sect and Heavenly Profound Sect are none of your Dao Sect's business. You just need to hand Lin Dong over to my Yuan Sect."

Shi Dong stared at Lin Dong with a sinister look in his eyes and said, "We have received a message from the Sect Leader, instructing us to bring him back to the Yuan Sect. Don't worry, we won't do anything to him. When the time comes, your Dao Sect can have Ying Xuanzi come and pick him up."

"If you want to take Lin Dong away, you'll have to ask me if I agree," Chen Zhen said calmly.

"So it seems you're not planning to cooperate?"

Shi Dong's eyes suddenly turned cold, and with a flick of his sleeve, his shout, filled with intense killing intent and impatience, quickly spread across the sky.

"Let's do it!"

Boom!

As Shi Dong's voice fell, a powerful and vigorous surge of Yuan energy erupted from their bodies, and they suddenly rushed towards Qi Lei and his group of four opposite them.

"Dao Sect disciples, step back!"

Upon seeing this, Qi Lei's eyes darkened, and with a low shout, his powerful Yuan energy surged forth, and he leaped forward. Behind him, Chen Zhen and the other two immediately followed.

Boom!

The immense primordial energy collided violently in the sky, unleashing terrifying attacks that sent chills down one's spine. The deafening roar, like thunder, enveloped the heavens.

"Lin Dong, you all leave first!" Chen Zhen's shout rang out as the Heavenly Yuan energy exploded in all directions.

Lin Dong gazed at the astonishing battle in the sky, his expression turning somewhat solemn. After a moment's thought, he nodded and turned to the Dao Sect disciples, shouting in a low voice, "Let's go!"

"Lin Langtian, stop that kid!"

Just as Lin Dong was preparing to lead his men to retreat, Shi Dong's fierce shout suddenly rang out from the sky.

Upon hearing this, Lin Langtian frowned, then cupped his hands and said, "Uncle-Master, my injuries from the battle with Xuan Tian have not yet fully healed, so I'm afraid I have the strength but not the will."

"Hmph, you brought this on yourself. I'll settle the score with you when we get back." Upon hearing this, Shi Dong snorted coldly, but he didn't suspect anything too much.

After all, it's perfectly normal for them to suffer some injuries after wiping out nearly six hundred members of the Heavenly Profound Sect in one fell swoop.

"Boy, where are you going? Go to the Yuan Sect and atone for your sins!"

Seeing that Lin Langtian was unreliable, Fen Cang suddenly shot out from the extremely intense battle, and then with a clench of his hand, his vast Yuan power transformed into a gigantic hand hundreds of feet long, which blocked all of Lin Dong's escape routes.

"Haha, where did this old codger come from? If you want to make a move against Lin Dong, you'll have to ask your Lord Mink for permission first!"

A loud laugh, mixed with violent energy, spread rapidly across the sky above the Abyssal Demon City like thunder, attracting countless stares.

Under the astonished gazes of many, two streaks of light flashed across the distant horizon, appearing in the sky above in a few blinks.

"Boom!"

As the light flashed by, one of them suddenly struck out with a palm, unleashing a torrent of Purple-Black Energy that swept out like a storm, slamming fiercely into the giant palm of Yuan Power that was striking towards Lin Dong.

Bang bang bang!

The two powerful attacks collided violently, producing a deafening roar. To everyone's astonishment, the giant palm of Yuan energy condensed by Fen Cang, a powerful cultivator at the Great Perfection of the Yuan Sect's Life Profound Realm, was rapidly disintegrating under the corrosive influence of the purplish-black energy.

"Who goes there? How dare you block the way of my Yuan Sect?!"

With the attack halted, Liu You also appeared in the sky, looking at the shattered giant hand with a rather unpleasant expression. Then, with a sinister gaze, he looked at the two streaks of light that were rushing towards him and shouted.

In the sky, the streak of light dissipated and then appeared beside Lin Dong, transforming into two figures.

The two figures were quite different. One was as tall and strong as an iron tower, with dark skin as if it were cast from black iron. When the sunlight shone on it, it even reflected a metallic luster. An indescribable aura of hardness and power emanated from it.

Beside the towering figure stood a tall, slender man in a blue robe, whose physique appeared remarkably delicate compared to the burly man beside him.

"Oh, it's Little Yan and Little Vixen..." Upon seeing the two, Lin Langtian was taken aback, then smiled slightly.

Lin Dong's two good brothers came to the rescue.

Lin Diao and Lin Yan also noticed Lin Langtian immediately, but they were aware that the two sides were on different sides at the moment, so they only exchanged glances and did not take any other action.

"Huh?"

The Little Vixen's gaze shifted from Lin Langtian and suddenly stopped on the girl beside him, immediately pausing in surprise. "What's this little girl doing here?"

"Qing Tan?" Little Yan's gaze also froze on the girl.

Qing Tan was completely bewildered by their gazes, her face blank. Judging from their expressions, they seemed to know her very well.

"Qing Tan, do you still remember Little Yan?" Lin Dong smiled, patted Little Yan's arm, and smiled at Qing Tan.

"Little Yan?"

Qing Tan blinked blankly, and after a long while, her eyes suddenly widened as she stared incredulously at the towering man, covering her mouth with her small hand. "Little Yan?"

"No way? You're really Little Yan? How did you become like this?"

The girl's stunned silence lasted only a moment before she pounced over with great curiosity, her little hands constantly touching Little Yan's iron-like skin, chattering incessantly.

Looking at the girl beside him like a little bird, Little Yan smiled, and a rare gentleness appeared in his honest face. He clearly remembered those memories from back then very clearly.

"You're being rude. You should call Lin Yan' Brother Lin' from now on."

Lin Dong chuckled and patted Qing Tan's head, then pointed to the Little Vixen beside him and said, "This guy has actually been watching you for several years, but he used to be hiding inside my body, so you didn't know. Um, his name is Lin Diao now."

Hearing Lin Dong's words, Qing Tan nodded, looked at the Little Vixen curiously, and then whispered to Lin Dong, "This Brother Lin Diao is so handsome."

Although Qing Tan's voice was soft, it was clearly heard by Little Vixen, and an embarrassed look immediately appeared on his handsome face.

"Who exactly are you? This Lin Dong was ordered to be brought back by the Sect Leader of my Yuan Sect. I hope you will not interfere, lest you bring trouble upon yourself!"

In the sky, Liu You saw that Little Vixen and the other two had appeared and completely ignored him. His old face couldn't help but look rather ugly, and he immediately shouted coldly.

"A noisy old man."

Little Vixen finally turned around, a mocking smile playing on his handsome face, and said with a laugh, "So what if I killed some of your Yuan Sect disciples? Is it necessary to be so furious?"

Upon hearing this, Liu You's eyes immediately turned cold, and he said grimly, "This little beast killed more than four hundred disciples of my Yuan Sect. His bloodlust is too strong. My Yuan Sect is doing this for his own good, inviting him back to the Yuan Sect to properly temper his murderous intent, so as not to ruin his future!"

"Is that so?"

Upon hearing this, Little Vixen couldn't help but glance at Lin Langtian. Compared to Lin Dong, the latter had killed nearly six hundred disciples of the Heavenly Profound Sect, including a powerful expert at the Life Profound Stage Great Success. Wasn't his bloodlust even greater?

Thinking of this, Little Vixen was surprised by Lin Langtian's strength, but also vaguely guessed that Lin Langtian intended to sabotage Lin Dong, so she did not use this as a handle to retaliate.

The Little Vixen's face gradually contorted into a ferocious expression. He extended his slender right palm, and purplish-black flames rose and condensed on it. A chilling voice, filled with intense killing intent, resounded throughout the room.

"You ungrateful old dog, you think you have the right to discipline my brothers?"