At that moment, countless sword rays shot out from the Sect of Interception Immortal Palace, transforming into countless streams of light that swept across the sky.
In almost an instant, the sword rays wove together like a net, their explosive, peerless might reaching Lin Changqing in a flash.
The jade scepter was sent flying almost instantly, hurtling back toward the Sect of Elucidation Immortal Palace.
"Changqing carried out the decree of the Three Sects. What did he do wrong?! Second Senior Brother, you are a Sage, yet you, too, are like all these other beings, using personal feelings to govern a great sect!"
"You have no shame, attacking a junior like Changqing!"
Tongtian's words cut deep as he roared toward the Sect of Elucidation!
Given Tongtian's usual temper, he probably would have acted the moment Primordial Heavenly Lord intercepted Lin Changqing's Divine Demon Spear, blocking Yuanshi's attack.
Then he would have let Cihang and Puxian's cultivation fall under Lin Changqing's attack.
By then, Lin Changqing's attack would surely have crippled Cihang and Puxian.
But that would have meant Tongtian himself was acting shamelessly, targeting juniors.
So, at the final step of the plan, Lin Changqing had quietly told Tongtian not to intervene!
And what Tongtian said after stepping in now was also something Lin Changqing had subtly prompted him to say!
Tongtian could only sigh. His eldest disciple truly understood him!
Now that the dust had settled, Lin Changqing stood completely unharmed, and not a single Interception Sect disciple had been injured.
Among the Sect of Elucidation disciples, Juliusun had fallen to the late Mystic Immortal realm, Cihang and Puxian were seriously injured, and several other Mystic Immortal disciples had suffered injuries and a drop in cultivation.
The Interception Sect had already come out far ahead. Now it looked as though Primordial Heavenly Lord, the Sect of Elucidation's leader, had shamelessly attacked a junior disciple.
By contrast, Sect Master Tongtian had let Yuanshi's first attack pass without making an issue of it. Only when Yuanshi attacked a second time had Tongtian finally been unable to hold back and stepped in to protect his disciple!
The Interception Sect had claimed all the credit and all the advantage.
The Sect of Elucidation could only swallow its anger.
"Disciple greets Master!"
"This disciple was incapable and could not uphold the decree of the Three Sects. My cultivation is too shallow, and... Pfft!!!"
Just then, Lin Changqing's expression suddenly changed. His face turned liver-colored, looking awful.
He struggled to bow toward the Interception Sect, trembling so badly he could barely stand.
He had only managed half a sentence before he couldn't hold on any longer. He spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed feebly to the ground, his soul growing weak as well.
At that moment, Yuanshi was stunned, and so were the Sect of Elucidation disciples.
The hell? You were full of life just a moment ago, and now you're spitting blood at me? Who are you putting on this act for?
"Lin Changqing! What do you mean by this?!"
"You were perfectly fine just now, and now you're pretending to be like this. In front of everyone, what do you think you're doing?!"
Even Guang Chengzi, one of the Twelve Golden Immortals and usually one to keep his composure, couldn't help cursing aloud.
Lin Changqing was obviously faking it!
Besides, his master had only acted to repel Lin Changqing, and hadn't used much force. It was only the second time that he had used a little more.
By now, the Interception Sect immortals could no longer hold back.
"Damn you, Guang Chengzi! You still dare to make snide remarks?!"
Bixiao immediately cursed him, glaring toward the Sect of Elucidation with bloodshot eyes, her hatred plain to see.
Her eldest senior brother—their kind and warmhearted eldest senior brother, who gave her treasures, their eldest senior brother who stood up for justice—had been brought to this state by those scoundrels from the Sect of Elucidation!
As Bixiao cursed, Yunxiao had already flown to Lin Changqing's side, her eyes full of worry.
How had Senior Disciple Brother become so weak? His soul was in such a terrible state!
At that moment, apart from Bixiao, who was still cursing, the other seven personal disciples hurried over, all staring at Lin Changqing.
Yunxiao caught Lin Changqing in her arms and reached into her robes, taking out a golden pill.
The Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir!!
In an instant, the disciples stared at the pill in Yunxiao's hand in shock, but they quickly understood.
If the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir could save Senior Disciple Brother's life, then no matter how precious it was, it would be worth it!
"Senior Disciple Brother, you gave me this pill in the first place. Take it now!"
Yunxiao looked at Lin Changqing with a sorrowful expression.
How could Senior Disciple Brother have been injured this badly?!
It had to be because Uncle-Master Yuanshi attacked him just now. A dignified Sage had actually attacked a Mystic Immortal disciple!
Senior Disciple Brother must have forced himself to hold on just now so he could speak up for us!
How we hated this!
Two crystalline tears slid down Yunxiao's face. The other personal disciples were all filled with sorrow, gazing at Lin Changqing with reverence.
This was their Senior Disciple Brother! Hurry and take the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir to heal your injuries!
As she thought this, Yunxiao moved the pill in her hand toward Lin Changqing's lips.
But while everyone was overcome with grief, Lin Changqing quietly caught Yunxiao's hand, opened his eyes a little, and winked at her.
"This..."
"Shh..."
Lin Changqing quietly shushed her, then went back to looking as though his soul was weak and 'fainted' again.
Now it was the Interception Sect's personal disciples' turn to be stunned.
Was Senior Disciple Brother seriously injured?
"Yunxiao, put the pill away. I'm fine."
At that moment, a voice sounded in Yunxiao's mind. Yunxiao froze, but obediently put the pill away.
The other personal disciples understood at once. They exchanged glances, their faces once again filled with grief.
"Ah!!! Senior Disciple Brother!"
"Senior Disciple Brother! How awful! You were only trying to help the Three Sects, yet the Sect of Elucidation... left your soul so badly damaged that you're about to lose your life!!"
"Senior Disciple Brother!!"
One anguished cry after another rang out from the Interception Sect's side. The personal disciples were joined by the rest of the Interception Sect, all of them stricken with grief. They clenched their fists and glared toward the Sect of Elucidation, as if they were about to rush over at any moment, fight the Sect of Elucidation disciples to the death, and avenge their Senior Disciple Brother.
Bixiao was stunned too. Had Senior Disciple Brother... died?
"Senior Disciple Brother!!!"
"Senior Disciple Brother, you can't die! Senior Disciple Brother, damn the Sect of Elucidation, Senior Disciple Brother!!"
Bixiao's grief was utterly genuine. Huge tears streamed down her face without pause, and she brought out the Tongtian Sword Talisman, ready to use it immediately.
Now it was Yunxiao and the others' turn to be dumbfounded. Since when had their little sister become such a good actor?
Yunxiao hurriedly grabbed Bixiao's hand and gently shook her head.
"Big Sister! How can you say that at a time like this? Those scoundrels from the Sect of Elucidation have killed Senior Disciple Brother, and you still won't let me act!"
"Wait, don't you have the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir? Give it to Senior Disciple Brother! Saving him is what matters!"
Seeing Bixiao like this, Yunxiao was completely stunned. Did her little sister really not know?
But when Bixiao saw Yunxiao's expression, she thought Yunxiao was reluctant to part with the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir, and her anger surged.
"Yunxiao! Senior Disciple Brother treated you so well, and you're still ungrateful enough to begrudge him a single Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir!"
"Yunxiao, I'm cutting ties with you! Hand over the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir!!"
As she spoke, Bixiao lunged at Yunxiao to snatch it.
Duobao and the others panicked. What was going on?
When would their little junior sister ever get a clue?
"Bixiao! Don't you dare!"
In the end, Duobao and Zhao Gongming had to act together, restraining Bixiao on the spot and taking away the Tongtian Sword Talisman.
Bixiao glared at all the Interception Sect personal disciples in hatred.
"You... you! You're all ungrateful wretches! How can you face Senior Disciple Brother?!"
Bixiao was heartbroken, wailing without end.
Lying in Yunxiao's arms, Lin Changqing's lips trembled slightly. Hold it in! Whatever you do, don't break character!
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