The pavilions near the base had already been occupied by various factions, all waiting quietly for the great battle to begin.
" the Misty Rain Tower is here."
Xing Xuan Chen was the first to sense the approaching Misty Rain Tower.
In an instant, many other experts also sensed the people from the Misty Rain Tower.
Seven people from the Misty Rain Tower were hidden in the shadows outside the Heavenly Sword Sect's base.
"Three Late Void Glimpses, two Void Glimpse Peaks, and two Nirvana Mid Stages. With so few people, the Misty Rain Tower is no match for the Qingyun Sect."
"I sense two Nirvana Late-stages and six Late Void Glimpses within the Qingyun Sect's base."
"If this is all the strength they have, then the Misty Rain Tower is undoubtedly seeking its own death."
After sensing the strength of the seven people from the Misty Rain Tower, Xingluo Yao said in a solemn voice.
The people from the other factions felt the same. Although three Late Void Glimpses, two Void Glimpse Peaks, and two Nirvana Mid Stages were considered quite formidable in the martial world,
it depended on who their opponent was. Against a top-tier faction like the Qingyun Sect, they were utterly outclassed.
"Not necessarily. Those three Late Void Glimpses and two Void Glimpse Peaks seem to have been born assassins."
"Moreover, I can sense the power within those two Nirvana Mid Stages. It can rival that of a Nirvana Peak."
Xing Xuan Chen's strength was extraordinary, and he had seen through Di Yun and the others' true strength at a glance.
"Feel that area more carefully. There is another person there. His strength is difficult to detect, but he may actually be stronger than you."
Xing Xuan Chen spoke to Xingluo Yao with a grave expression.
"What?"
Xingluo Yao focused and sensed the area carefully. Sure enough, she noticed another expert there. Without Xing Xuan Chen's reminder, she would probably never have detected him.
Suddenly, Yuan Tiangang sensed someone watching him and turned his head toward Xingluo Yao and Xing Xuan Chen.
After sensing the two powerful auras and discovering that the other party had no hostility whatsoever, he withdrew his gaze.
"What incredible perception. Your aura is concealed here, and we're so far away, yet he still managed to sense us." Xingluo Yao sounded astonished.
"There's no need to be surprised. In the Eastern Region, few can compare to the aura of his cultivation."
"Even the Sect Master of the Qingyun Sect falls short of him."
Hearing Xing Xuan Chen speak so highly of Yuan Tiangang, Xingluo Yao developed a strong interest in the Misty Rain Tower as well.
Xing Xuan Chen turned and looked out the window, his gaze sweeping over Qingzhou City below, where undercurrents were surging,
before finally settling on the faint glimmer of starlight in the distant sky. He said softly:
"The variable arising in this city tonight will be the beginning of the Eastern Region Turbulence."
"I must leave first. Remember, do not easily get involved in the disputes of any faction,"
"The emergence of the Star Pavilion must wait for the perfect opportunity."
As soon as he finished speaking, faint starlight rose around him. His figure slowly faded beneath the moonlight, as though he had never appeared.
Xingluo Yao gazed at the empty spot by the window and let out a soft snort. The corners of her red lips curled upward.
"I'm only here to watch the excitement. Who would want to get involved in their fight?"
Meanwhile, in a Dense Forest outside the Qingyun Sect's base,
Di Yun held a long sword, its blade reflecting the cold radiance of the moon. He listened to the hum of the distant sword formation and said in a low voice:
"Brother Linghu, the Qingyun Sect's sword formation has already been activated. Twenty Xiantian Realm disciples are guarding the perimeter, and there should be even stronger experts stationed at the formation core."
Linghu Chong smiled freely. He spun the wine gourd in his hand, raised his head, and took a gulp.
"Who cares what sword formation experts they have? We came here precisely to scare them witless.
Jing Ke's eyes were as cold as an eagle's as he stared at the brightly lit residence and said in a deep voice:
"Although the Qingyun Sect has deployed a sword formation around its base, it is completely useless against us."
"Tonight, we will make them understand exactly what fate awaits those who provoke the Misty Rain Tower!"
Di Yun nodded, his Sword Intent flowing silently. "Since the Qingyun Sect's Third Elder and West Elder have set this trap, they must already be fully prepared.
"It seems a sneak attack will be difficult. We can only confront them head-on." Jing Ke and the other assassins spoke.
The long sword at Linghu Chong's waist trembled slightly, and a proud smile spread across his lips.
"Just in time for me to test exactly how strong the Nirvana Realm cultivators of this otherworld are!"
In the darkness outside the Dense Forest, a phantom figure stood silently in the air. It was Yuan Tiangang, who had been following them in secret.
Watching Di Yun and the others in the Dense Forest, poised to strike, the corners of his mouth curved beneath the Bronze Mask. He muttered softly:
"Hopefully, those old fellows from the Qingyun Sect will come. I'd hate to be disappointed."
Meanwhile, at the Qingyun Sect's base,
Zhang Tao and Wang Yuan stood before the residence, coldly staring into the pitch-black night.
Behind them, six Void Glimpse Realm elders stood in neat formation, their auras steady and unfathomable;
ten Grandmasters and twenty Masters stood behind them, their Spiritual Energy surging turbulently;
sixty Xiantian Realm disciples held long swords and stood ready for battle, guarding the base as securely as an iron fortress.
"You rats from the Misty Rain Tower, stop hiding! Come out and die!"
Zhang Tao's furious shout exploded through the night sky like thunder.
Before his voice had even faded, five black figures drifted out of the shadows like ghosts,
They were Jing Ke, Yao Li, Nie Zheng, Zhuan Chu, and Yu Rang.
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