Hearing Qingxuanzi's excuse, Song Wen had yet to respond when You Xiao voiced his displeasure first.
"Deputy Sect Master Qingxuanzi, back then, in order to obtain the Taiqing Foundation-Consolidating Pill, you solemnly declared that you would be deeply grateful to the Sect Master and devote yourself to the sect. Have you forgotten your promise after only a few short years?"
Qingxuanzi's attention instantly fell on You Xiao. Though he still wore a smile, his gaze turned sharp and dangerous.
"Elder You Xiao, are you questioning me?"
You Xiao's body stiffened, and his expression suddenly froze.
Only then did he abruptly realize:
Back then, the bargaining chip the 'Sect Master Extreme Yin' had used to persuade Qingxuanzi to join the Divine Blood Sect was the Corpse King Reincarnation Art.
Now, Qingxuanzi had successfully converted to the Corpse King Reincarnation Art, and not only had his cultivation not declined, it had actually advanced.
Did that not mean Qingxuanzi no longer needed anything from the 'Sect Master Extreme Yin,' and that his cultivation had even surpassed the latter's?
Qingxuanzi was now the strongest person in the Divine Blood Sect!
The moment this thought arose, a layer of cold sweat instantly seeped across You Xiao's back.
If Qingxuanzi suddenly turned against the 'Sect Master Extreme Yin,' could he not overshadow his host and seize the master's place, replacing him as Sect Master?
You Xiao's Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and even his voice began to tremble.
"This subordinate spoke without thinking. I meant no disrespect. I beg Deputy Sect Master to forgive me."
"Ha!"
Qingxuanzi gave a cold laugh, no longer paying Qingxuanzi any heed as he turned to Song Wen.
"Sect Master, in the cultivation world, strength reigns supreme."
Having said that, Qingxuanzi did not wait for Song Wen's reply before turning and soaring