Jiang Pojun, who had been incredibly arrogant before, began to panic when he felt the surging Killing Intent in Zhang Lingyun's palm, which was almost enough to crush his Remnant Soul.
He then glanced at Zhou Wentao and Xia Hongjue, who remained silent to the side, and the last vestige of hope in his heart completely collapsed, replaced by a fear that spread like a poisonous vine.
No... impossible!
How dare you, Soul Refining Sect?
His Remnant Soul trembled violently, his voice distorted and shrill with extreme fear, yet he still attempted a final struggle, hissing a threat at Zhou Wentao:
Zhou Wentao!
If you allow Jiang Ling to kill me today, the Sword Sect will surely mobilize the entire sect to raze your Soul Refining Sect's gates to the ground.
When the blood flows like a river and no one is spared, you will be the eternal sinner of the Soul Refining Sect!
Upon hearing this, the ordinary disciples and elders of the Soul Refining Sect around them turned pale, their eyes almost overflowing with fear.
"Sect Master, Grand Elder, please reconsider!!"
"The Sword Sect Non-Self sect to match."
Why risk the lives of the entire clan for Jiang Ling?!
"Release Jiang Pojun and let him return to the Sword Sect to explain himself. Perhaps this will save the entire sect from annihilation!"
Pleas, admonitions, and even veiled complaints rose and fell.
This time, Xing Tian learned his lesson and kept his mouth shut, not daring to utter a single word, only secretly glancing at his Master Xia Hongjue's expression.
Jiang Pojun sensed the panic among the Soul Refining Sect members, which calmed him down a bit, and the light of his Remnant Soul stabilized somewhat.
Zhang Lingyun also looked at Zhou Wentao and Xia Hongjue with some nervousness, her palms slightly sweaty.
Only Zhang Yu remained calm, even gently patting her shoulder and transmitting his voice:
"Don't worry, they won't stop you from taking revenge."
Zhang Lingyun looked at Zhang Yu blankly, "Where do you get your confidence from?"
Zhou Wentao and Xia Hongjue listened to the disciples' advice below, but could only manage a wry smile in their hearts.
They were well aware of the Sword Sect's power.
But they knew even more that this Red Dress youth, who appeared to be only at the Feathered Realm, was the true "Calamity Star" who could decide the life and death of the Soul Refining Sect!
Offending the Sword Sect might be a future disaster.
Offending this person... would likely mean immediate death and the complete annihilation of one's soul!
Faced with two evils, they could only choose the one that would allow them to live a little longer.
"Shut up!!"
Xia Hongjue suddenly shouted, his voice shaking the entire arena and silencing all the noise.
He stepped forward, his hair and beard bristling, looking "righteous and deeply pained," and pointed at the disciples and elders below who were offering advice, angrily rebuking them:
"You are all members of the Soul Refining Sect, and you always say that you are all brothers and sisters and that you will fight together against external enemies!"
"Now that a formidable enemy is at hand, and foreign invaders are bullying our gates, instead of thinking of joining forces to resist them, you all want to betray your disciples for personal gain and live a life of ignominy?"
"Our Soul Refining Sect has been established for tens of thousands of years, relying on our strong bones and our strong spirit."
"Not by groveling and begging for mercy, barely surviving."
Zhou Wentao also spoke in a deep voice, his tone "heavy" yet "firm":
"Now that Jiang Ling has joined our sect, she is a disciple of our sect."
Her grudge was against the Soul Refining Sect.
"If we were to hand over our own disciples today out of fear of a powerful enemy, what face would my Soul Refining Sect have left to exist in this world?"
"..."
The disciples and elders of the Soul Refining Sect below were dumbfounded and looked at each other in disbelief.
We are the Demonic Sect!
Isn't it only natural that the Demonic Sect disregards morality and right and wrong?!
When did we start talking about "strong bones" and "full of vigor"?!
But the Sect Master and the Grand Elder spoke with such righteous indignation that they dared not refute them, and could only suppress their anger until their faces turned red, wanting to speak but holding back.
Jiang Pojun's Remnant Soul was completely dumbfounded.
He stared blankly at Xia Hongjue and Zhou Wentao, who exuded "righteousness," as if he were seeing these two people for the first time.
Is this still the Soul Refining Sect?!
This art style is off!!
Zhang Lingyun's expression was also complicated. Looking at the two sect leaders who "spoke out for justice," and then at Zhang Yu beside her who had a "I knew it" look on his face, she felt a mix of absurdity and warmth in her heart and didn't know how to react for a moment.
"Master, what are we waiting for?"
Zhang Yu's voice pulled her back from her daze.
She took a deep breath, her eyes flashing with a renewed Blood Light, and without the slightest hesitation, she clenched her fist tightly!
"No--!!
Jiang Ling... how dare you!
The Sword Sect will not let you go! They will—ah!!!
Blood Light exploded, Remnant Soul wailed, and finally, everything was completely annihilated, leaving no trace.
Jiang Pojun died.
Zhang Lingyun slowly released her grip, the Blood Light in her palm dissipating. She looked up at Zhang Yu, her crimson eyes shimmering with tears, but a faint, relieved smile slowly appeared on her lips.
A thousand years of blood debt, today--
He will pay with his blood.
No, to be precise—the entire Jiang Family the Sword Sect, the Heartless Peak, are her enemies.
But when she thought of Jiang Feng's terrifying strength, the joy of avenging her great grudge was quickly overwhelmed by a cold despair.
Jiang Feng is only the second person in the Jiang Family. Above him are the Sword Master and those Seclusion Sword Sect Heavenly Immortal.
With her current strength, seeking revenge against the entire Jiang Family is like an ant trying to shake a tree—a pipe dream.
"Rest assured."
Zhang Yu seemed to see the hesitation and fear in her eyes, and gently patted her shoulder. His voice was calm, yet carried a reassuring certainty.
Your hatred is my hatred.
The Soul Refining Sect will also help you report it.
As he spoke, he gave Zhou Wentao and Xia Hongjue a meaningful look. "Sect Master, Grand Elder, am I right?"
Help me get revenge?
To fight against the entire Sword Sect?
Zhang Lingyun suddenly turned her head, looking at Zhang Yu, then at Zhou Wentao and Xia Hongjue, her eyes filled with disbelief.
She never imagined that one day, the Soul Refining Sect would stand against the Sword Sect for her sake.
Even though the Sword Sect was suppressed by the Confucianism back then, the Soul Refining Sect at most secretly helped her, but never truly stood in the limelight.
Moreover, now that the Sword Sect is no longer restrained, it acts without any scruples and is like a mad dog that has broken free of its reins.
How could the Soul Refining Sect risk its own destruction to provoke such a behemoth just for her sake?
"Oh..."
She laughed self-deprecatingly, taking it as Zhang Yu trying to comfort her.
The others looked at Zhang Yu with disdain, as if they were looking at a crazy madman who didn't know his own limitations.
You think you can just help me like that?
"That's the Sword Sect! The number one killing sect in the world!"
Even if the Sect Master and the Grand Elder were fools, they wouldn't agree to help.
The members of the Soul Refining Sect ridiculed Zhang Yu, thinking he was just daydreaming.
Zhou Wentao and Xia Hongjue could only exchange bitter smiles and shake their heads helplessly, sensing Zhang Yu's meaningful gaze.
Jiang Pojun has been killed, and the feud with the Sword Sect has been completely set in stone, leaving no room for reconciliation.
Since we're doomed anyway, might as well go all in and take a gamble!
I'm betting that this young man truly has the ability to contend with the Sword Sect!
The fate of the Soul Refining Sect rests on this young man!
The two took a deep breath, and under the incredulous gazes of everyone, they simultaneously stepped forward, their voices resounding throughout the entire arena:
"Jiang Ling, your grudge is the grudge of the Soul Refining Sect!"
"If the Sword Sect dares to invade, my Soul Refining Sect will fight them to the bitter end!"
"?!"
The entire room fell silent.
All the disciples and elders of the Soul Refining Sect stared wide-eyed and gaped, as if they had heard the most absurd joke in the world.
The Sect Master and the Grand Elder... have they gone mad?!
Are we really going to war with the Sword Sect just for Jiang Ling?!
Zhang Lingyun was terrified and stared blankly at the two men's "righteous and awe-inspiring" figures.
She turned to look at Zhang Yu beside her, who appeared calm and as if he had everything under control, and a certain firm belief in her heart began to slowly crumble.
It seems he already knew the outcome?
What exactly did he do?
Why does it seem like the Sect Master and the Grand Elder both listen to him without question, even at the cost of the entire sect?
Zhang Yu merely smiled faintly, the Dark-Gold Chains on his wrist trembling slightly, a faint wisp of Destruction Sword Intent quietly spreading out.
He looked up towards the east—the direction where the Sword Sect was located—and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
Sword Sect?
Perfect timing, I'd like to try it too.
This Exterminating Immortal Sword Intent, can it even sever your so-called unparalleled sword?