Go, Slap Him Twice and Teach Them a Lesson

"You needn't be too anxious."

The aged voice soothed her. "The sects here are all third-rate, and even among third-rate sects, they are at the bottom. The Peach Blossom Sect, Golden Eagle Sect, and Eight Swords Sect won't dare go too far."

"After all, although the Moon Embracing Sect is short on new blood and its disciples are few, its five elders are quite capable. Among third-rate sects, they are among the best."

"I imagine they came this time to save face and demand an explanation."

"That makes it even more unacceptable to stand by and do nothing." Xiao Ling'er puffed out her cheeks. "They intend to humiliate our sect. How can we let them have their way?!"

The aged voice fell silent.

Yet within her necklace, the incomplete soul revealed a satisfied smile.

Her temperament truly is excellent.

She is thousands, tens of thousands of times better than that heartless wretch. Alas, back then, I only knew how to judge talent and neglected character. Otherwise, I would not have ended up like this...

And this Moon Embracing Sect—I have lived for so many years, yet I have never seen a sect like it.

But I, this old woman, rather like such a sect.

If they truly dare act recklessly, this old woman would not mind...

"..."

Boom!

The pressure grew ever stronger.

Fang Kun and Zuo Qingqing were trembling all over.

Had they not broken through to the Core Condensation Realm last night, they would likely have already been sprawled on the ground, unable to rise.

But even so, their bones and flesh were under immense pressure, creaking loudly. They had bitten their gums until they bled.

Yet no matter how hard they struggled, they could not utter even one complete sentence.

At last, the three flying boats landed one after another.

Disciples from the three sects, dressed in their respective sect uniforms, filed out.

Each stood tall and proud, brimming with confidence—entirely unlike Fang Kun and Zuo Qingqing, whose backs had been forced to bend and who could barely remain standing.

They held their heads high and puffed out their chests, as though looking down from above.

The Golden Eagle Sect disciples were even more arrogant. Someone immediately stepped forward.

Slap! Slap!

Two resounding slaps apiece struck Fang Kun and Zuo Qingqing, drawing blood from the corners of their mouths. The palm prints on their faces were glaringly clear, and their entire faces swelled.

"A mere Moon Embracing Sect dares act so arrogantly!"

"We came today only to demand justice."

"Lead the way. Otherwise, killing you two would be no different from slaughtering dogs."

The two wore humiliated expressions.

Since joining the sect, when had they ever suffered such treatment?

Now, oppressed by others and barely able to stand beneath that terrifying pressure, they could only endure the repeated slaps without being able to fight back. They felt utterly miserable.

But they were not particularly afraid.

What filled them was anger.

This was outrageous!

They glared back furiously, entirely unyielding.

"Hm?! You still dare glare at me?"

The Golden Eagle Sect disciple drew his blade. "Looks like you're tired of living. Then die!"

"Stop right there!"

Boom!!!

A surging blast of air swept down from the mountain.

Wu Xingyun had finally arrived.

With a sweep of her sleeve, she instantly dispersed the pressure exerted by several Cave Heaven Realm elders, freeing Fang Kun and Zuo Qingqing. The two immediately retreated and dodged the slash, then drew their swords, ready to fight the Golden Eagle Sect disciples to the death.

"Stop!"

At that moment, an elder of the Golden Eagle Sect spoke.

"We did not come here for a fight to the death."

The moment he saw Wu Xingyun, he backed down.

Remembering the terror of being brutally beaten by Wu Xingyun, he did not wish to push her into a frenzy.

But the matter still had to be handled.

"Oh?"

Wu Xingyun flew over and stood in front of Fang Kun and Zuo Qingqing, her expression icy. "You came uninvited, attacked my Moon Embracing Sect's disciples, and even used your strength to intimidate the younger members of my sect."

"And now you tell me this is not a fight to the death?"

"Do you take my Moon Embracing Sect for easy prey?"

"What a sharp tongue." Elder Zhou of the Peach Blossom Sect sneered. "You are truly skilled at twisting black into white."

"We came here only to seek justice. Your Moon Embracing Sect sowed the cause first; we merely came to demand an explanation and settle this karma. Could it be that we are the ones at fault?"

Wu Xingyun's expression remained unchanged.

Naturally, she knew what they were referring to.

At first, she had worried about it as well.

And now, the thing she had feared had finally happened.

But she did not regret it in the slightest.

To recruit a genius like Xiao Ling'er, she would not hesitate even if it meant offending not only these three sects, but every third-rate sect in the surrounding region!

"What is not forbidden by law is permitted."

"Before this, did any of you have a rule forbidding people from carving words on the road?"

"What sophistry!"

An elder of the Eight Swords Sect raged, "Stealing away disciples of our sect—how is that any different from stealing our sect's resources?"

"You must give us an explanation today!"

"Oh?"

Lin Fan arrived, leaping dozens of yards and reaching them in the blink of an eye. "Then I would like to ask: what explanation do you want?!"

Though he was somewhat worried, this matter had to be resolved one way or another.

"Who are you?"

Elder Wu frowned as he asked.

"Our sect master." Respect appeared on Wu Xingyun's face.

"Oh?"

Elder Zhou burst into laughter. "Your Moon Embracing Sect is truly getting worse with every generation. You actually let a wet-behind-the-ears brat serve as sect master. Could he be nothing more than a puppet?"

"Watch your words!" Wu Xingyun flew into a rage. "If you dare insult the sect master again, I will kill you!"

"You think I would not dare?"

"Do you think I fear you?" Elder Zhou snorted, but in the end said nothing further.

It was not that he feared her all that much.

But as before, no one wished to push these old fellows into desperation.

"Second Elder, there is no need for this."

Lin Fan waved his hand, signaling for Wu Xingyun to calm down.

He had figured it out.

These people had come looking for trouble, but their strength was not overwhelmingly great. Otherwise, they would have simply destroyed the sect instead of arguing at the foot of the mountain.

Since that was the case, there was no need to fear them too much.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.

At that very moment.

Xiao Ling'er arrived.

Behind her, distant figures could be seen approaching. Clearly, the other five mascots had come as well.

She looked wary, her expression grim.

At a glance, she noticed the palm prints on Fang Kun and Zuo Qingqing's faces, and her anger intensified. But as a disciple, it was not her place to say much. She merely took out pills and had them swallow them, treating their injuries.

At last, all seven mascots had gathered.

The expressions of the elders from the three sects changed slightly, and they were deeply shocked. "They are all in the Core Condensation Realm? Wasn't the Moon Embracing Sect short on new blood?!"

"They are all such young Core Condensation Realm cultivators? That girl is even at the Core Condensation Realm Fifth Level, perhaps close to the sixth."

"And these Healing Pills—their effects are this good? The swelling on their faces is visibly fading?"

Before they could make sense of it, Lin Fan spoke. "I have changed my mind."

"At this moment, I do not wish to hear what explanation you want."

"You bullied my sect's disciples first. If we are going to talk, repay that debt first!"

Lin Fan's voice grew cold. "Fang Kun, Zuo Qingqing, do you remember who hit you?"

"We remember!"

The two replied indignantly.

They had not felt it before, only anger. But now that they had someone to rely on, they felt nothing but grievance.

"Go. Slap him twice and teach him a lesson!"

"If anyone refuses to accept it, then fight!"

Boom, boom, boom, boom!

Astonishing auras rapidly approached from all directions.

It was the other four elders!

They had originally been nearby searching for spirit herbs and materials. Upon learning that the sect was in trouble, they naturally rushed back at once.