Sui Sect's Predicament

Li Weiyi sat between two cultivators at the Seventh Sea Five Seas Realm Pure Immortal Body, as if standing at the confluence of two turbulent rivers, enduring the fierce winds and waves coming from both sides, giving him a feeling of being precariously shaken by the storm.

Especially Yang Qingxi on the right.

Although her Battle Intent were not manifested, Li Weiyi was very close and could clearly hear the sound of the rushing river that surrounded his ears.

This isn't a babbling brook at all.

It was practically a celestial river crossing over; the Battle Intent must be of a different kind.

A person who can contend for second place in Lizhou is naturally no ordinary individual.

At the same time, Li Weiyi clearly saw wisps of magical energy emanating from Yang Qingxi's snow-white fingertips, climbing up his arms, shoulders, waist, abdomen, and legs... His control over magical energy was exquisitely masterful.

One can imagine that with a single thought, this magical energy would instantly contract, transforming into a deadly chain that would strangle Li Weiyi.

Sitting on the left, Zuoqiu Ting lightly patted Li Weiyi's hand, effortlessly shattering all the magical energy released by Yang Qingxi, and chuckled, "Miss Yang should be at the seventh pavilion, not sitting here at the same table as a bunch of nobody like us. Could it be... you're afraid to go to the seventh pavilion?"

Yang Qingxi let out a soft exclamation, knowing that she had encountered an expert of at least the same level. Therefore, she withdrew her Battle Intent, her eyes deep and unfathomable, staring straight at Zuoqiu Ting, trying to discern what her true face was under the Disguise Art.

Li Weiyi pondered Zuoqiu Ting's words carefully and asked, "That's strange! Miss Yang must have been invited by the Dragon Gate and is a distinguished guest, so why wouldn't she dare to go to the seventh floor?"

Zuoqiu Ting laughed, "Brother, haven't you figured it out yet? Miss Yang, like us, is on the side of the Imperial Court. Her current situation is quite difficult; she dares not choose either side, nor dares to offend either. Therefore, she can only sit on the fourth floor to avoid the storm and dares not go any higher."

Accompanying Yang Qingxi were Sheng Qingyan, as well as Yang Yue and Yang ZhiYong, two highly renowned young masters in Lizhou, whose cultivation was unfathomable and ranked second and third in the Sui Sect.

The three men were already seated opposite each other, staring intently at Zuoqiu Ting.

This precisely demonstrates that Zuoqiu Ting's words were not unfounded, but rather sharp and incisive, hitting their weak points.

"Then you'll have to tell me in detail. I've been in seclusion cultivating recently."

Li Weiyi wasn't very familiar with the current situation and was curious: how did the once-glorious Sui Sect and Yang Qingxi end up in such a predicament that they needed to lay low?

Zuoqiu Ting said, "Cangli has already set his sights on Miss Yang! If she doesn't choose either side, do you think she can leave Qiuzhou City alive? Moreover, whether she chooses or not, and how she chooses, is sometimes not up to her at all, but rather decided by the higher-ups of the Sui Sect. However, the higher-ups of the Sui Sect also face the same predicament as her; in an unclear situation, a wrong move could lead to utter ruin."

Li Weiyi looked at Yang Qingxi beside him, who was dressed as a woman but still exuded a captivating charm. "Why doesn't Miss Yang refute this?"

Yang Qingxi's expression shifted from sharp to indifferent. "In this chaotic world, various forces are vying for power, and those who can actually play at the table can be counted on one hand. If you can't be a player, you can only make choices. And no matter what you choose, there's never a 100% chance of winning. Li Weiyi, do you think the Jiu Li Tribe will definitely win by choosing the Zuoqiu Courtyard? If they choose wrongly, they will also face utter ruin."

Li Weiyi was about to ask why Sui Sect still had the opportunity to choose the Imperial Court.

Zuoqiu Baiyuan walked over, glanced at the four Sui Sect members who had suddenly appeared, and didn't pay them much attention. His gaze fell on Li Weiyi and Zuoqiu Ting, and he said in as gentle a tone as possible, "The palace is ready. It's in the best location, overlooking the Soldier Ancestor Marsh palace to the south. Please come with me to move there!"

At this moment, Zuoqiu Baiyuan was completely different from his previous arrogant and indifferent self.

The grandeur of the Myriad Gate Families descendants of powerful families is nowhere to be seen.

Seeing that no one reacted, Li Weiyi had no choice but to get up first and said with a smile, "Then we'll move over there. Brother Bai Yuan, thank you for your trouble. Please lead the way for us."

Zuoqiu Baiyuan quickly replied, "No trouble at all, Brother Li is the True Person."

Qi Wangshu and Gan YanZhen could easily see through the clues and knew that the "second young lady" beside Li Weiyi was no ordinary person. Zuoqiu Baiyuan was probably just following orders.

Who could possibly challenge Yang Qingxi?

Qi Wangshu thought of someone who liked to disguise himself and could make Zuoqiu Baiyuan kneel down with just a word, but she immediately dismissed the idea. How could that person be here, and even be the younger sister of a martial artist at the Fourth Realm of the Five Seas?

Li Weiyi looked at Yang Qingxi, who was still sitting in the chair. "Miss Yang, why don't you come along?"

"Respect is no substitute for obedience."

Yang Qingxi suddenly stood up, a warm smile on her face, and walked over with an elegant demeanor, the two of them acting like true best friends.

Li Weiyi's expression froze; she regretted asking that question.

"Knock knock!"

The sound of hurried footsteps came from the stairwell.

Among the group of martial arts experts who had climbed the stairs, a chubby boy jumped out and shouted, "Brother Weiyi, I've been looking for you for days! Where have you been hiding? Didn't we agree to capture Yang Qingxi together? What happened to the follow-up...?"

Shi Shishi's voice stopped abruptly. As if he had seen a ghost, he stared at Yang Qingxi, who walked out from behind Li Weiyi, completely dumbfounded, and couldn't help but scratch his head.

The Sui Sect members all had cold, sharp eyes.

Even the air was cold.

Yang Qingxi lowered her eyes and pondered, her heart filled with doubt. She found it unbelievable that two mortals with lower cultivation levels than her would dare to have such audacity.

After a brief silence, Li Weiyi tried to remain calm. "We'll share a table with Miss Yang. Would the Dharma King Shi Shi like to join us?"

Completely confused, Shi Shishi cautiously took three steps back and secretly transmitted his voice with his magical energy. "Brother Weiyi, if you've already been captured and subdued by her, just blink. Don't trick me. I can still go and get reinforcements."

Li Weiyi was both amused and exasperated. "If you're scared, then don't follow me."

The fourth-floor pavilion faces south.

The palace could easily accommodate ten tables, but only one was placed near the window, complete with fine food and wine, and a eunuch from the Fourth Realm of the Five Seas waited respectfully by the side like an old servant.

There were four maids dressed in Talisman Robe.

After Li Weiyi, Zuoqiu Ting, Qi Wangshu, Zuoqiu Baiyuan, Gan YanZhen, and Sui Sect were all seated, Shi Shishi slipped in and squeezed in between Gan YanZhen and Sheng Qingyan.

Li Weiyi laughed and said, "How dare you come in again?"

Shi Shishi with his chopsticks. "I suddenly understand! Even though Miss Yang possesses the Seventh Sea Realm, the Ten Absolute Sword Art, and the Long River Intent, she wouldn't dare to kill anyone today. Being an unwelcome guest is tantamount to slapping the Imperial Court in the face. We can't beat her, and she can't beat Ge Xiantong."

Yang Qingxi narrowed her eyes, and a chill emanated from her body.

Li Weiyi turned slightly to look at her and asked with a smile, "I was just wondering why Miss Yang didn't sit on the other side of the Dragon Gate?"

While eating, Shi Shishi quickly answered, "Two reasons! First, the people of the Sui Sect have actually mingled with the Ember Spirit and demons of the Far West Ash Region, which has greatly displeased that Dragon Descendant Immortal. The Eastern Territory Dragon Gate and the Far West Ash Region have been at odds for thousands of years."

Sheng Qingyan said coldly, "They are the inheritors of the Dragon Gate, and they cooperated with the Ash Region of the Far West first. We were coerced into pursuing Jiang Ning. Offending the Imperial Court, what benefit does it bring to our Sui Sect?"

Shi Shishi glanced at her, and upon realizing she wasn't Pure Immortal Body, he immediately lost interest and continued, "Secondly, Yao Qian, the leader of the Sui Sect, recently paid a visit to the Second Palace Master of the Lingxiao Palace."

"It is said that Yao Qian has long been favored by the Second Palace Master, but has never dared to take sides. His visit at this moment is undoubtedly a signal that Sui Sect is leaning towards the Imperial Court."

"Miss Yang is in an awkward position! Previously, some of the younger generation of martial artists from the Sui Sect that she led participated in the operation to hunt down Jiang Ning, the Luantai Angel."

"Now that the Sui Sect high command has sided with the Imperial Court, she has essentially become Jiang Ning's subordinate. How could she not be purged?"

Yang Qingxi did not participate in the pursuit of Jiang Ning, but as Shi Shishi said, since the younger generation of martial artists from the Sui Sect were involved, she could not extricate herself from the situation.

Zuoqiu Ting said, "As expected of the Dharma King, you have such insight at such a young age, but you haven't said everything. The biggest problem with the Sui Sect is that, despite its insufficient strength, it is still greedy and ambitious, like a snake trying to swallow an elephant."

"Initially, the Sui Sect, acting as the leader, intended to unite with the Three Chen Palace, Tianyi Gate, and Coffin Sea Pavilion to form a Four Great Sects coalition, annihilate the Jiu Li Tribe, and seize the entire Lizhou."

"Fearing their strength was insufficient, the Sui Sect secretly colluded with the Dragon Gate and the Earth Wolf King Army, who were in dire need of resources and provisions."

"Unfortunately, we miscalculated at every turn. First, Coffin Mountain forcibly entered the fray, and then Tianya Ridge wanted a share of the spoils. Neither of them could be resisted by the Sui Sect. After we made our move, we were shocked to discover that our little brother, Coffin Sea Pavilion, had already been controlled by the Jiu Li Tribe. Then, the Earth Wolf King Army turned against us."

"What's even more interesting is that the Three Chen Palace, which has always closely followed the Sui Sect, actually has the support of Night City and the Ash Region of the Far West, without them even realizing it."

"The Sui Sect was suddenly in an awkward situation. They thought they were the leader, but found that they couldn't beat anyone. They thought they were the mastermind, but found that they were just a pawn of the Far West Ash Region, and a rather unimportant one at that, purely a pawn to be used."

"Because, in terms of strength, the Sui Sect is no match for Coffin Mountain. And in terms of trustworthiness in the Far West Ash Region, the Sui Sect is no match for Night City and the Three Chen Palace."

"If Sui Sect continues to be dragged along like this, his fate will inevitably be annihilation. Now, by surrendering to the Imperial Court, he has a glimmer of hope. But the Imperial Court's defeat is imminent. Is there really any hope of survival if he surrenders now?"

Yang Qingxi felt a sense of humiliation, as if she had been stripped naked and laid out on a table to be mocked. The sharpness in her eyes almost materialized.

She controlled her emotions and met Zuoqiu Ting's gaze. "The situation is so unpredictable. We are just juniors, we have no right to choose sides. We can only do our best in our own positions. At least, we did not choose the Ash Region of the Far West, which shows that I stand on the side of humanity. We are fundamentally different from those barbarian bandits who only care about immediate interests and have no long-term vision. Ending the war and restoring peace to the world, is that not a noble ideal?"

"Tell Jiang Ning about your ideal and see if she believes you. If she does, she will naturally give you a way out," Zuoqiu Ting said.