"Holy Sect smiles"
"On what grounds?"
Even the usually calm and resourceful Du Yunian was taken aback upon hearing this news, before squeezing out four words through gritted teeth.
You not only sneaked into our Holy Sect's secret realm, but you also gathered your disciples to surround us!
Is there no justice left?
Is there no law left?
"Is there a way to immediately notify the Holy Sect?" Qi Yun's expression hardened slightly as he quickly seized upon the crucial question and pressed for an answer.
"No," Shen Fan shook his head, his delicate face filled with panic, not even bothering to tidy his messy sideburns. "[Peach Garden] is a [Remnant Realm] of True Lord level, a world of its own with unique rules."
Let alone us, even if Foundation Establishment True Person were to enter, they wouldn't be able to leave easily without a special path or token.
Not to mention sending messages outwards.
Although the Holy Sect was strong, it couldn't withstand the combined encirclement of disciples from the three sects; it was a complete rout.
What was supposed to be a Creation of good fortune has now turned into a dead end!
wrong.
Compared to the bewildered Du and Shen, Qi Yun was much calmer. Firstly, he was stronger, and even if the three sects surrounded him, there was still a chance of survival.
Secondly, having experienced so many things during his years with the Holy Sect, he had gained some understanding of the Holy Sect's character.
What kind of entity is the Holy Sect?
They're the kind of people who'd pluck a feather from a passing goose and leave a skin on a fleeing beast; they'd rather lose all face than suffer the slightest loss!
The three major sects made such a big move right under the Holy Sect's nose, and the Holy Sect was completely unaware of it.
Are the Holy Sect True Lord all eating shit?
Therefore, compared to the incompetence and negligence of the Holy Sect's higher-ups, which allowed the three major sects to take advantage of the situation.
He preferred to believe that this was a deliberate act by the Holy Sect Ancestor!
The real purpose is usually to lure someone into a trap, and then capture them inside!
A sharp glint flashed in his half-closed eyes as Qi Yun slowly rubbed his knuckles, his thoughts racing.
If that's the case, then the Holy Sect must be secretly controlling everything.
The invasion by the three major sects was probably something they had anticipated or even planned for.
With the Holy Sect as a safety net --
Wouldn't that leave the disciples of the three great Holy Sect at my mercy to slaughter?
Spiritual objects, Spirit Points —and physical cultivation!
Then I'm going to post this!
At this thought, a terrifying red light suddenly burst forth from Qi Yun's eyes, and a chilling murderous intent raged out, startling Du and Shen, who were standing to the side, into hastily retreating.
They thought Qi Yun thought they were useless and wanted to kill them.
"Walk!"
Unable to suppress a low chuckle, Qi Yun waved his hand, no longer glancing at the mess on the ground, and signaled Shen and Du to follow immediately.
This somewhat frantic reaction caused the two to turn pale, exchange a glance, and feel a sense of bleakness about their future.
The Wuji Sacred Sect, deep within the Great Void Mirror Heaven.
A magnificent and imposing celestial palace, whose size defies description, floats silently in the air.
The palace was forged from some unknown divine material, its entire body flowing with countless auspicious rays of light, giving rise to endless phenomena such as earth, water, fire, wind, the movement of stars, and the birth and death of all things.
The boundless and vast spiritual energy almost solidified, and every breath seemed to inhale and exhale the purest essence of heaven and earth.
At this moment, inside the main hall, more than thirty majestic figures, whose auras were perfectly integrated, whose Daoist charm flowed like rivers, and whose every move seemed capable of causing mountains to collapse, gathered together.
They simply stood there, and the powerful auras they unconsciously emitted collided and rubbed against each other, splashing out thousands of magnificent rainbow-like rays of light.
The entire hall was illuminated, making it appear like a celestial palace in the heavens, sacred and extraordinary.
More than thirty Holy Sect True Person sat on either side of the main hall.
A few prayer cushions were empty, either because their owners were out and had not returned, or because they were somewhere in the temple and could not come.
"Senior Brother Deng, you look much better lately. It seems your inner demons are almost healed."
Gently waving his folding fan, Yang Cuan, still looking like a scholar, greeted the old True Person beside him in a soft voice.
"Junior Brother Yang is joking." The old True Person Deng Yin remained expressionless, like a weathered stone, his voice calm and even.
"At my age, to have even a few days of peace is already a great favor from the sect; how can I speak of a full recovery?"
However, you, junior brother, have become increasingly powerful and refined, with a bright and clear light in your eyes, showing signs of breaking free from your cocoon. It seems that your cultivation has made further progress.
"I'm probably just one step away from breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, aren't I?"
"Senior brother has a good eye." Mentioning his progress in cultivation, Yang Cuan's smile widened even further.
"This one step is like an insurmountable chasm."
Even now, I, your junior, am still not entirely confident.
If you, senior brother, do not find me dull-witted, I must visit you another day to seek your guidance on my breakthrough."
"Of course." True Person Deng Yin nodded slightly, agreeing readily. "I do have some basic insights into breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage stage, which I can discuss with you then."
Upon hearing this, Yang Cuan was about to express his gratitude with a smile when True Person Deng Yin subtly changed the subject:
"However, our Holy Sect's cultivation has always emphasized the principle of clear cause and effect, and the principle of giving and taking."
Therefore, I also wish to ask my junior brother for a share of the karma.
Upon hearing this, Yang Cuan's eyes flickered almost imperceptibly, but his smile remained unchanged, and his tone remained relaxed:
"Please speak freely, senior brother."
The old True Person smiled without saying a word, but simply flipped his palm over, revealing a single character.
[Kui]
Yang Cuan paused in his fanning motion, his eyes narrowing as he thoughtfully stared at the old True Person before him.
"Your senior brother has taken a liking to him too?"
"When making moves, one should not focus on just one piece; a wide net is more likely to catch many fish. However, this piece does indeed have some bad luck." The old True Person's ambiguous answer, without stating his opinion, only made Yang Cuan's gaze even more profound.
"Junior brother, are you willing to part with it?"
The old True Person's persistent questioning caused Yang Cuan to fall silent for a moment. After a short while, he closed his folding fan:
"Then it's settled."
He did have a certain fondness for Qi Yun. Although this boy's cultivation aptitude was average, his comprehension of the Dao was outstanding, and he progressed quickly and fiercely in the path of Law Technique. If he was properly nurtured, he would most likely become a pillar under his command in the future.
It's just unexpected that this young man's brilliance is so dazzling that even a veteran True Person like Deng Yin has taken notice of him.
Oh well, exchanging it for some experience isn't a bad deal.
"Good." Without any hesitation, True Person Deng Yin immediately made a promise, the moment Yang Cuan had agreed.
"You are welcome to come to my Daoist temple for a chat tomorrow at Chenshi (7-9 AM)."
At that moment, a large golden-red bell resounded in the main hall, its deep and resonant sound sweeping across the entire hall, causing the group of Foundation Establishment True Person had been whispering to fall silent and look up at the figure sitting cross-legged in the main hall.
"Fellow disciples, the fish from all three sects have been caught in the net!"
"From this moment forward, issue orders to your elite subordinates."
Ten days later, follow us into the Peach Garden to pick the fruit and reap the rewards!
A loud and powerful voice resounded throughout the entire hall. Upon hearing it, the Holy Sect True Person trembled slightly, then revealed a knowing "Holy Sect smile" on their faces.