Chapter 59: The Arrival of Two Sects
Translator: Krukist
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After the initial shock, the prodigies from the major sects exchanged glances, their eyes filled with mockery. Having spent so much time by the crown prince's side, they knew his temperament all too well.
To overshadow the crown prince's glory was to invite death.
"Gasp! The Divine Immortal Sect has taken the top three spots on the Demon Sealing Leaderboard?"
"Even the crown prince's brilliance has been overshadowed."
"What kind of background does this Divine Immortal Sect have? Their disciples are so strong?"
"Ling Feiwu... that name sounds familiar."
The prodigies who had returned from the Demon Sealing Grounds were equally shocked when they saw the names on the leaderboard. They glanced at the crown prince, then at Ling Feiwu and the others behind him, whispering among themselves.
Hearing the murmurs around him, Crown Prince Yu Fei's expression darkened further. Without a word, he led the prodigies from the major sects back to the high platform in the square and sat down in silence.
The experts from the major sects, who hadn't made the connection earlier, now trembled as they heard the prodigies discussing Ling Feiwu. Their eyes flickered with alarm.
The Divine Immortal Sect dared to take in the survivor of the Ling family?
In an instant, the major sect experts who had initially planned to get closer to the Divine Immortal Sect after the Demon Sealing Conference abandoned the idea. A sect that dared to take in the Ling family's survivor was likely a fleeting meteor, destined to burn out quickly.
The beautiful Daoist-robed woman from the Heaven Heart Sect, upon seeing that Li Tianxin wasn't with Crown Prince Yu Fei but instead with the Divine Immortal Sect, turned livid.
How dare she defy the Heaven Heart Sect? How dare she defy my will? She's seeking death!
The Daoist-robed woman roared inwardly, furious. She hadn't expected Li Tianxin to disobey her. How could she?
Li Tianxin also noticed the furious gaze of the Daoist-robed woman but paid no attention. She simply followed Ling Feiwu and the others back to stand behind Ximen Chuixue and the rest.
As Ling Feiwu and the others returned to Ximen Chuixue's side, Ximen Chuixue opened his eyes, glanced at them, and then looked at Mu Yunfei, his meaning clear.
"The sect master has gone to the depths of the Ancient Land of Fallen Gods," Mu Yunfei said softly, understanding Ximen Chuixue's gaze.
Ximen Chuixue nodded and closed his eyes again, returning to his meditative state.
Seeing this, Mu Yunfei and the others exchanged glances, a hint of helplessness on their faces. They had thought that securing the top spot on the Demon Sealing Leaderboard would earn them praise from the sect elders. But it seemed they had overestimated.
Wu Nian stood behind Mu Yunfei, his gaze sweeping over the major sect experts. When his eyes landed on a particular figure, his body trembled, and a flicker of hesitation appeared in his eyes. However, it didn't take long for his resolve to firm up.
The figure was a middle-aged monk in kasaya robes, the Great Elder of the Formless Sect, Wu Xiang.
"Elder, I have decided to join the Divine Immortal Sect," Wu Nian transmitted his thoughts to Elder Wu Xiang.
As Wu Nian sent his message, Yin Hou's ears twitched slightly, and a faint smile appeared on her lips. Ximen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng also reacted subtly, though they made no outward movements.
After receiving Wu Nian's message, Elder Wu Xiang's gaze turned to him. There was no anger in his eyes, only calmness. He transmitted back, "Have you decided?"
"Yes. If the heart holds Buddha, then Buddha is everywhere. I hope the elder can grant me this wish."
"Very well. If that is your decision, then go."
Hearing this, Wu Nian's body trembled, and his eyes moistened. The Formless Sect had been his first home, and now the Divine Immortal Sect would be his second. From this day forward, he would live for both.
"Li Tianxin, come here at once!"
At that moment, a furious shout rang out, drawing the attention of the major sect experts, who had been lost in their thoughts. The voice belonged to the Daoist-robed woman from the Heaven Heart Sect.
"I have joined the Divine Immortal Sect. From now on, I have no ties to the Heaven Heart Sect," Li Tianxin said calmly, her voice soft but carrying across the high platform.
Her words shocked the major sect experts. Li Tianxin, the renowned beauty of the Heaven Heart Sect and a famous figure throughout the Radiant Sun Empire, had betrayed her sect to join the Divine Immortal Sect?
Damn, how powerful are the Divine Immortal Sect's methods?
For a moment, the major sect experts were both shaken and amused. They glanced at the Daoist-robed woman and then at the Divine Immortal Sect, thinking that the Divine Immortal Sect was a magnet for trouble.
Counting carefully, the Divine Immortal Sect had already stirred up quite a few conflicts during the Demon Sealing Conference—first with the Four Directions Palace, then the Azure Sea Sect, and now the Heaven Heart Sect. And they even dared to take in the Ling family's survivor.
The major sect experts were now even more convinced that the Divine Immortal Sect was a fleeting phenomenon.
"You're seeking death!"
Hearing Li Tianxin's words, the Daoist-robed woman's beautiful face twisted with rage. Her delicate frame radiated a sharp killing intent.
Li Tianxin dared to betray the sect!!!
And to join the Divine Immortal Sect, no less?
She was courting death, courting death!
The Daoist-robed woman's eyes bore into Li Tianxin. She didn't need to think hard to imagine how furious the sect master would be upon hearing this news. This wretch would not only die, but her entire family would perish with her.
At that moment, Ximen Chuixue opened his eyes and cast a cold glance at the Daoist-robed woman. That single glance was like a bucket of cold water poured over her head, causing her to tremble and forcibly suppress her rage.
Her face turned red from the effort, but she held back. She couldn't forget Ximen Chuixue's sword strike or the tragic fate of the Azure Sea Sect's elder.
Watching this scene, General Chen Lie remained calm on the surface, though his heart was in turmoil. Logically, since the Divine Immortal Sect dared to take in Ling Feiwu, the Ling family's survivor, he should have immediately moved to suppress them.
But Ximen Chuixue's sword strike had left Chen Lie deeply wary. He wasn't sure if he could suppress Ximen Chuixue. If he failed, a powerhouse comparable to a peak Profound Sovereign could bring immense disaster to the empire.
This was why he had delayed announcing the end of the Demon Sealing Conference and the Divine Immortal Sect's victory. Earlier, when the Divine Immortal Sect had just secured the top spot, Chen Lie had sent a message back to the emperor. By now, a response should be arriving soon.
Chen Lie scanned the expressions of the major sect experts and understood. The Divine Immortal Sect's brilliance was too dazzling. Previously unknown, they had now made a grand entrance. Such a meteoric rise wasn't easy to accept.
Not only would the emperor be displeased, but the major sects would also be unhappy. Considering that the Divine Immortal Sect had already offended several major sects, Chen Lie felt somewhat relieved. Using others to eliminate a threat was a tactic he excelled at.
"General, a decree from His Majesty."
At that moment, the soldier standing beside Chen Lie trembled and quickly whispered into his ear.
Hearing this, Chen Lie's expression turned serious. He straightened his posture and said in a low voice, "Speak!"
"If they can be killed, kill them. If not, proceed cautiously."
With this decree, Chen Lie understood. He gave the Divine Immortal Sect a meaningful look. A meteor might be beautiful, but it only lasts for a moment.
Then, Chen Lie prepared to announce the end of the Demon Sealing Conference. But suddenly, his eyes narrowed as he looked toward the distant sky.
The major sect experts also seemed to sense something and turned their gazes in the same direction.
Boom!
A terrifying wave of pressure swept across the square, causing the major sect experts to pale. They quickly moved to protect their disciples.
Chen Lie's eyes narrowed. He was familiar with the aura of these arriving experts and had a rough idea of who they were.
"The Four Directions Palace's Palace Master!"
"And that's... the Azure Sea Sect's Sect Master!"
When the dozens of powerful figures fully descended onto the Divine Arrival City square, the major sect experts gasped in surprise. Then, they turned their attention to Ximen Chuixue and the others.
In the entire square, the only ones who could have provoked such a grand response from the Four Directions Palace and the Azure Sea Sect were the Divine Immortal Sect members, who had previously offended both sects.
The major sect experts relaxed, smiles appearing on their faces. This time, could the Divine Immortal Sect withstand the pressure?
Probably not.
The Daoist-robed woman from the Heaven Heart Sect also wore a look of schadenfreude. She could already picture the fate awaiting Ximen Chuixue and the others.
Should I collect Li Tianxin's corpse? Perhaps I should, and bury her with her family. After all, we were once master and disciple.
As the Daoist-robed woman sneered inwardly, the experts from the Four Directions Palace and the Azure Sea Sect landed on the high platform.
Leading the Four Directions Palace was a middle-aged man with a burly build, dressed in a brown robe. His eyes gleamed with sharpness, exuding an imposing aura.
This was Shao Chen, the Palace Master of the Four Directions Palace.
Leading the Azure Sea Sect was a fat man in a blue Daoist robe. His eyes were narrowed, but a cold light flickered within them, revealing his treacherous nature.
Behind them stood the experts from their respective sects. This was the largest mobilization of forces from both sects in decades.
And this grand mobilization was all because of one sect—the Divine Immortal Sect.
Previously unknown, they had now made a grand entrance, shocking both sects.
"Father, avenge me!"
As the Four Directions Palace's Palace Master arrived with his experts, two figures flew out from somewhere in Divine Arrival City. It was Shao Changfeng, accompanied by Elder Gui Xiong of the Four Directions Palace.
Shao Changfeng appeared before Shao Chen, his face filled with grievance as he shouted, though a dark killing intent flickered in his eyes. He sneered inwardly.
Now that his father had brought the entire Four Directions Palace, along with the Azure Sea Sect, the Divine Immortal Sect was doomed!
No, wait—the women from the Divine Immortal Sect should be kept alive for some... entertainment.
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