NOVPUB"I want him dead," Xu Zimei pointed at Chu Yang and said.
"That might not be possible," Wu Shaoqing’s face showed some embarrassment as she looked at the Third Elder and said, "After all, Chu Yang is our Yin-Yang Sect’s Saint Heir.
We hope that the Third Elder can turn a blind eye this time. You can state your terms, and as long as we can fulfill them, we will do our best."
"Yes, Third Elder," Xiao Ruoxue sighed and eventually said, "Our relationship with the Yin-Yang Sect has always been good; there’s no need to make things so tense.
Besides, young people are bound to be impulsive at times. Let them apologize; as long as they don’t die, even if they’re left with half a life, it’s fine."
Hearing Xiao Ruoxue’s words, the Third Elder also began to hesitate.
"Just let him live," at this moment, Xu Qingshan stood up from below the stage and spoke indifferently.
"Sect Master Xu, isn’t that going a bit too far? It was just a moment of youthful impulsiveness," Wu Shaoqing’s expression changed slightly as she spoke slowly.
"Without rules, there are no standards. Since we have established rules, we must follow them," Xu Qingshan said indifferently, "If the rules lack authority, then nobody will take them seriously.
This grand competition is hosted by the True Martial Holy Sect. Are you trying to slap our face?"
"I wouldn’t dare," Wu Shaoqing quickly replied, "Sect Master Xu can set the terms, anything at all, consider it as my redemption for Chu Yang’s life."
"We lack nothing. Don’t you find it laughable? An Imperial Rule Immortal Sect asking a first-rate Sect Gate for things?" Xu Qingshan shook his head and said, "This is a matter of the Sect’s face, and it has nothing to do with anything else."
"What if I insist on taking him with me today?" Wu Shaoqing asked tentatively, her eyes narrowing.
"I won’t stop you, but you must think clearly about the consequences. You will be responsible," Xu Qingshan said.
"Fine, today I will take him away," Wu Shaoqing said gravely, "I will bear any consequences."
"No, you cannot bear it," Xu Qingshan shook his head and replied placidly, "This incident will fall upon your Yin-Yang Sect."
"If Sect Master Xu really wants to start a war with our Yin-Yang Sect over a young man’s impulsive act," Wu Shaoqing spoke out, "I am willing to see it through to the end. The Extreme West Region has been peaceful for hundreds of years. Sect Master Xu might want to consider carefully whether you truly want to cause war to break out and create chaos.
Moreover, we are willing to apologize and compensate for this incident. The crime is not worthy of death."
"I don’t need to explain so much to you," Xu Qingshan said, "You have only two choices: either leave Chu Yang behind or take him with you, then prepare to face our wrath.
The decision is in your hands, and the consequences will change with your decision."
Hearing Xu Qingshan’s words, Wu Shaoqing remained silent for a long while. Looking at the already weakened Chu Yang beside her, she finally bit her lip and said, "I will take him away. If there are any consequences, I alone will bear the responsibility. I hope Sect Master Xu will not implicate the innocent."
Watching as Xu Qingshan turned his back on her without any intention of speaking again.
In Wu Shaoqing’s hand, two points of light, one black and one white, flickered. Just like when they had arrived, the firmament split into yin and yang, and Wu Shaoqing rapidly departed with all the disciples of the Yin-Yang Sect.
"Third Elder, please arrange the other sects," Xu Qingshan said indifferently, "After that, summon all the Elders of the Saint Vein Realm from within the sect to the Council Hall."
"Yes," the Third Elder nodded and then began organizing the remaining sects.
Xiao Ruoxue hesitated to speak, but in the end, she still said, "Sect Master, actually, there is no need for us to..."
"Let’s talk about anything in the Council Hall," Xu Qingshan waved her off, cutting Xiao Ruoxue off directly.
Then Xu Qingshan approached Xu Zimei, his face regaining a faint smile, and said, "Stop pretending, you rascal, did you think I couldn’t tell?"
Xu Zimei smiled and quickly stood up.
Xu Qingshan glared at him, then sighed and slowly said, "Mo Er, to be honest, in this lifetime, your father has truly failed your mother.
In the past, I was obsessed with cultivation and neglected her feelings.
Later, when Sect Master Xiao left, he handed over the power to me, and many of the things I did were for the sake of the Sect Gate."
Xu Qingshan fell silent for a moment before continuing, "But this time, this is something I’m doing for you.
I only hope you can understand that I am not just the Sect Master of the True Martial Holy Sect, but also your father."
"Father, what do you intend to do?" Xu Zimei asked.
"Destroy the Yin-Yang Sect."
The mere five words were laden with endless killing intent. Xu Zimei watched the retreating figure of Xu Qingshan, remaining silent for a long while.
......
At this moment in the Yin-Yang Sect, there were already Elders treating Chu Yang’s wounds.
And Wu Shaoqing had called all the core Elders together, explaining the whole situation from beginning to end.
The Great Elder sighed and shook his head, saying, "Sect Master, you were too impulsive. We didn’t need to make an enemy out of the True Martial Holy Sect over a single disciple."
Hearing the Great Elder’s words, many of the Elders below began discussing among themselves, with the majority in agreement.
"Actually, there are some things that I didn’t want to say, all to protect Chu Yang’s safety, but now that it has come to this, I might as well speak," Wu Shaoqing paused, then slowly said, "If it were just an ordinary disciple, naturally, I wouldn’t have acted this way.
But when the Yin-Yang Plate encountered Chu Yang, it began to spin."
Just the three words "it began to spin" caused the entire Council Hall to suddenly fall silent, everyone’s heads lifting to stare at Wu Shaoqing with shock on their faces.
"I hope everyone keeps this matter quiet," Wu Shaoqing said, "The Yin-Yang Ancestral Master left behind the Yin-Yang Plate and also a clan edict.
When it meets the person of Destiny, the Yin-Yang Plate will spin on its own.
The Ancestral Master once said if we could hitch a ride on Destiny’s vessel, our Yin-Yang Sect would have the chance to ascend to an Imperial Rule Immortal Sect and become the peak Sect Gate in this realm."
Wu Shaoqing was somewhat excited as he spoke, and continued, "In the past, the Purgatory Holy Sect was a first-rate sect just like us, but they seized their opportunity.
As the Purgatory Great Emperor rose carrying Destiny, they also successfully ascended to an Imperial Rule Immortal Sect.
Even with the foundation laid down by the Purgatory Great Emperor, they went on to cultivate the Slaughter Great Emperor, two emperors from one sect.
What about our Yin-Yang Sect, then? Having founded the sect for thousands of years, we have been gradually declining. 𝘯𝑜𝑣𝑝𝑢𝘣.𝑐𝑜𝑚
Are you all truly content with this?"
"But what about the True Martial Holy Sect?" the Great Elder asked.
"Then let’s just fight a battle," the hot-tempered Second Elder snorted coldly, "The powers in the Extreme West Region are very complex. Do they really dare to wage full-scale war against us?"
"Everyone, stop arguing," Wu Shaoqing said indifferently, "If the True Martial Holy Sect wants to hold us accountable, I am willing to sacrifice myself for the sect.
I only hope the sect can truly shine in this era, fulfilling my life’s ambition."
