Tense Confrontation, First Battle With Qingyun

The pavilions near the encampment had already been occupied by various forces, awaiting the impending great battle.

"Misty Rain Tower has arrived."

Xing Xuan Chen was the first to sense Misty Rain Tower's approach.

Moments later, many other experts also sensed the presence of Misty Rain Tower's members.

Seven figures from Misty Rain Tower were seen, hidden within the shadows outside the Heavenly Sword Sect's encampment.

"Three Late Void Glimpse, two Nirvana Peak, two Nirvana Mid Stage. Misty Rain Tower's numbers are no match for Qingyun Sect."

"I sense two Nirvana Late-stage and six Late Void Glimpse Realm cultivators within the Qingyun Sect's encampment."

"If that's all the strength they have, then Misty Rain Tower is undoubtedly seeking its own demise."

Sensing the strength of the seven Misty Rain Tower members, Xing Luo Yao said with a solemn expression.

Others from different factions felt the same. While three Late Void Glimpse, two Nirvana Peak, and two Nirvana Mid Stage cultivators were considered formidable in the martial world, it depended on the opponent. Facing a top-tier force like Qingyun Sect, they were indeed like a tiny spark compared to a blazing sun.

"Not necessarily. Those three Late Void Glimpse and two Nirvana Peak cultivators seem like natural-born killers."

"Moreover, I can sense the power within those two Nirvana Mid Stage individuals; it's comparable to Nirvana Peak."

Xing Xuan Chen, with his superior strength, immediately saw through the true power of Di Yun and the others.

"Sense that space again. There's someone else there whose strength is hard to detect, but they might be even stronger than you."

Xing Xuan Chen said to Xing Luo Yao with a grave expression.

"What?"

Xing Luo Yao concentrated her senses and indeed detected another expert. If Xing Xuan Chen hadn't pointed it out, she might have missed them.

Suddenly, Yuan Tiangang sensed he was being watched and turned his gaze towards Xing Luo Yao and Xing Xuan Chen.

Feeling two powerful auras and discovering no hostility from them, he withdrew his gaze.

"Such powerful perception. Even with your aura concealment and the distance between us, he could still sense us," Xing Luo Yao exclaimed in surprise.

"No need to be surprised. Few in the Eastern Region can compare to his cultivation aura."

"Even the Sect Master of Qingyun Sect is not his equal."

Hearing Xing Xuan Chen's high praise for Yuan Tiangang, Xing Luo Yao became intensely interested in Misty Rain Tower.

Xing Xuan Chen turned to look out the window, his gaze sweeping over Qingzhou City below, which was churning with undercurrents, and finally settled on a faint starlight in the sky. He murmured softly, "The variable in this city tonight will be the beginning of the Eastern Region's turmoil."

"I must leave now. Remember, do not get easily entangled in any faction's conflict."

"The emergence of Star Pavilion needs to wait for the right moment."

As his voice faded, a faint starlight emanated from him, and his figure slowly dissipated in the moonlight, as if he had never been there.

Xing Luo Yao looked at the empty windowsill and let out a soft hum, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"I'm just here to watch the show. Who wants to get involved in their fight."

Meanwhile, in a dense forest outside the Qingyun Sect's encampment.

Di Yun held his long sword, its blade reflecting the cold moonlight. He listened to the distant hum of the sword formation and said in a low voice, "Brother Linghu, Qingyun Sect's sword formation has been activated. Twenty Xiantian Realm disciples are guarding the perimeter, and there should be even stronger experts at the formation's core."

Linghu Chong smiled nonchalantly, twirled his wine gourd, and took a swig.

"Who cares about their sword formation or experts? We're here to make them tremble with fear."

Jing Ke's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's as he stared at the brightly lit mansion and said in a deep voice, "Although Qingyun Sect's encampment has set up a sword formation, it's useless against us."

"Tonight, we will make them understand the consequences of provoking Misty Rain Tower!"

Di Yun nodded, his sword intent flowing subtly. "Since Qingyun Sect's Third Elder and West Elder have set this trap, they must be well-prepared."

"It seems a sneak attack is impossible. We can only face them head-on," Jing Ke and the other assassins said.

The long sword at Linghu Chong's waist trembled slightly, and a proud smile touched his lips.

"It's a good opportunity for me to test the strength of Nirvana Realm cultivators in this other world!"

In the night outside the dense forest, a shadowy figure stood silently in the void. It was Yuan Tiangang, who had been following them secretly.

He watched the figures of Di Yun and the others in the forest, poised to strike. The corners of his mouth, hidden beneath his Bronze mask, curved into a smile. He whispered to himself, "I hope Qingyun Sect's old fellows show up. Don't disappoint me."

At this moment, within the Qingyun Sect's encampment.

Zhang Tao and Wang Yuan stood before the mansion's entrance, their gazes sternly fixed on the dark night.

Behind them, six Void Glimpse Realm elders were neatly arranged, their auras as steady as an abyss.

Ten Grandmasters and twenty Masters followed closely, their bodies surging with spiritual energy;

Sixty Xiantian Realm disciples, holding long swords, stood ready, guarding the stronghold like an impenetrable fortress.

"Rats from Misty Rain Tower, no need to hide. Come out quickly and accept your death!"

Zhang Tao roared, his voice like thunder, exploding in the night sky.

Before his voice faded, five dark figures, like ghosts, drifted out from the shadows, It was Jing Ke, Yao Li, Nie Zheng, Zhuan Chu, and Yu Rang.

As the five landed, their killing intent shot straight to the heavens, colliding with the Qingyun Sect's somber aura, stirring up waves of unseen ripples.