Red Phoenix had a full five Golden Cores at Liba Beach: Xia Nishang, Xiao Meng, Qu Jianlei, Guan Hongxiu, and Nie Chifeng, who was currently recuperating.
This was after Bai Luan's master had escorted the Glory Merit Drum back. Otherwise, there would have been six True Adepts at Liba Beach.
"Without Feng Mountain Lord, Red Phoenix would only have two Golden Cores present," Guyue pointed out mercilessly. "Although I truly can't stand the Azuresteel Sect, I agree with that statement... don't let success go to your heads!"
Yue Qing glanced at him and said flatly, "Whether you agree or not isn't important. If you dare compete with me for the kill, I'll beat you until Nascent Soul Formation is beyond your reach... if you don't believe me, feel free to try!"
"Heh..." Guyue's eyes widened as he reached for his Storage Pouch.
Just then, a clear voice rang out. "Feng Mountain Lord, the Gongyang Clan has fought Blood-Red Adept before as well."
The speaker was Gongyang Youqing. She stated earnestly, "We can be considered like-minded. Since that's the case, why not consider the Gongyang Clan? We specifically bought land here so we could protect Liba Beach in time. That also shows how much we value our friendship with Feng Mountain Lord."
When the Gongyang Clan spoke, even Yue Qing's expression darkened. It wasn't that he dared not confront the Gongyang Clan head-on, but once they started fighting, the matter would definitely become enormous—perhaps even sparking a war between the sects and the Secret Realm clans.
However, there were ultimately still those unafraid of the Gongyang Clan. Yan Yuxi spoke up. "Feng Mountain Lord, I've informed my family, and they're helping you search for a Soul-Substitution Puppet. Trash like Blood-Red Adept should be killed by everyone... except the Yin Sha Sect."