NOVPUBHearing Wu Shaoqing’s words, the elders present also fell silent.
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In the Council Hall of the True Martial Holy Sect, all the elders in the Saint Vein Realm who were not out on other duties, a total of over a dozen, had now gathered together.
Xu Qingshan sat at the top, his gaze profound, and said lightly, "The reason I have called everyone here is to discuss how we should exterminate the Yin-Yang Sect. Does anyone have any good suggestions?"
As soon as Xu Qingshan finished speaking, Xiao Ruoxue stood up and quickly said, "Sect Master, actually, there’s no need for such a stiff confrontation. Before this, the relationship between our two sects was rather decent."
"I also think it’s unnecessary to go to war with the Yin-Yang Sect. The Extreme West Region has finally stabilized after a few hundred years; it’s not yet time for chaos," the Great Elder immediately added.
"Yes, although the Yin-Yang Sect cannot compare to us, it does possess some strength."
"I believe Perhaps you all haven’t quite understood some matters," Xu Qingshan, listening to everyone’s discussion, scanned the surroundings with his eyes and said evenly, "I called you all here not to discuss whether we need to exterminate the Yin-Yang Sect but to discuss how to exterminate them.
Exterminating the Yin-Yang Sect is an order, and I will accept no objections.
I am the one who wields authority in the True Martial Holy Sect. My word is the authority.
If anyone is dissatisfied, they can go and complain to Old Su, but at this moment, I will not tolerate any objections.
If anyone dares to defy my orders in secret while complying outwardly, then I will have no choice but to strip them of their elder status."
Hearing Xu Qingshan’s words, there was a long silence at the scene. Everyone understood that this time Xu Qingshan was determined, leaving no room for appeasement.
"Sect Master, we might not be enough to exterminate the Yin-Yang Sect by ourselves," said the fourth Elder, "We can only hope for Old Su to take action. Only, Old Su has been sealed within the Dust Blood Coffin, and each emergence costs a great deal of lifespan. I hope the Sect Master will consider this seriously."
No sooner had the fourth Elder’s words fallen than the fifth Elder stood up and said faintly, "In fact, I know of a person who might not require us to disturb Old Su if he takes action."
"Who?" Xu Qingshan asked, intrigued.
"Sword Saint Aohan," the fifth Elder replied.
Upon hearing this name, many long-forgotten memories were instantly dredged up by the elders present.
"If Mei Aohan is willing to act, then there might be a possibility of destroying the Yin-Yang Sect," the third Elder said after a pause, slowly. "However, he now resides in seclusion at Hundred Flowers Peak, and it’s uncertain if he’s willing."
"Leave this matter to me," Xu Qingshan said, "Everyone prepare yourselves. In three days, we descend upon the Yin-Yang Sect."
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The name Mei Aohan was actually not well known in the True Martial Holy Sect, as he never appeared, residing all this time in Hundred Flowers Peak.
Speaking of Mei Aohan, he wasn’t actually a member of the True Martial Holy Sect.
In his prime, Mei Aohan was a peak power in the Saint Vein Realm, and his Aoxue Sword Technique was nearly renowned across the entire continent.
However, due to his extremely arrogant and overbearing nature, he provoked many enemies.
One time, his enemies joined forces and ambushed him, and that ambush was comprised of more than a dozen Saint Vein Realm powerhouses.
Even though Mei Aohan managed to fight his way out of the encirclement using his formidable personal strength, he was still seriously injured in the process.
At that time, the Sect Master of the True Martial Holy Sect had just handed over power to Xu Qingshan since he himself had decided to venture into the mortal world in pursuit of a breakthrough to the Divine Vein Realm.
Before leaving, Sect Master Xiao left his daughter, Xiao Zixian, at the Sect Gate.
And when Xiao Zixian went out for a stroll, he happened to encounter the severely injured Mei Aohan.
The story sounds somewhat melodramatic, but that’s exactly how it happened: Xiao Zian saved Mei Aohan, and during their recovery, feelings developed between them.
After Mei Aohan’s injuries healed, he gave up his own martial path and secluded himself with Xiao Zixian on Hundred Flowers Peak, rarely seen again.
Xu Qingshan made a special trip to Hundred Flowers Peak, but no one knew the outcome of their discussion.
It was only these three days that the disciples of the True Martial Holy Sect were oblivious to the change, but the Elders felt a mounting tension as if a storm was on the horizon.
Three days passed by as if in the blink of an eye.
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The morning light spilled down from the sky, the early sun feeling especially gentle, and a few strands of autumn breeze lingered among the branches.
At this time within the Yin-Yang Sect, the disciples had also started their usual routines: some practiced Vein Skills, some operated their Cultivation Techniques, and some carried huge stones to temper and train themselves.
Just then, a "boom" of an explosion sounded over the Yin-Yang Sect.
It burst like a startling thunderclap, shocking everyone’s spirits.
All the disciples looked up and saw over a hundred figures treading on the air above the firmament.
Each of these figures had their True Fate manifested, with spiritual energy surging around them, their majestic aura enveloping the entire firmament.
They stood high above, like the gods of legend, looking down with indifference at the disciples below who seemed like mere ants.
Many disciples swallowed hard; these figures numbered over a hundred, and every one of them had manifested their True Fate.
To know, the manifestation of True Fate indicated at least the strength of the Emperor Pulse Realm, and among these figures, a dozen or so felt even more powerful, profound, and limitless.
"Could those be the powerhouses of the Saint Vein Realm?" a disciple mumbled uncertainly, "A dozen of Saint Vein Realm powerhouses and over a hundred of Emperor Pulse Realm powerhouses. Are they trying to punch a hole in the sky or what?"
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"Where is the Sect Master of the Yin-Yang Sect, Wu Shaoqing?" one of the figures above the firmament shouted loudly.
The voice, imbued with spiritual energy, resonated across the entire Yin-Yang Sect.
Wu Shaoqing, accompanied by a group of Elders, quickly came out, also treading on air, facing the people from the True Martial Holy Sect from a distance.
"Does Sect Master Xu truly seek mutual destruction?" Wu Shaoqing asked helplessly.
"After today, there will no longer be a name for Yin and Yang here," said Xu Qingshan, standing at the forefront, his blue robe fluttering in the wind, his tone indifferent.
"We have no intention of waging war with the Holy Sect," Wu Shaoqing shook her head and said: "The fault lies with me alone, and I am willing to commit suicide in front of the Sect Gate to atone. I hope Sect Master Xu will not implicate the innocent."
Having said this, Wu Shaoqing promptly drew out a Cosmos Tier sword, her long hair dancing in the air as she looked toward the people of the True Martial Holy Sect, awaiting Xu Qingshan’s answer.
"Sect Master, this matter started because of me, and if someone must die, it should be me to end it. It has nothing to do with you and nothing to do with the Sect," at that moment, Chu Yang ran out from within.
His slender figure looked up at the vast and infinite sky, his face a bit pale.
"What are you doing running out here?" Wu Shaoqing’s face changed slightly, and she scolded: "Go back."
"Sect Master, in this life, I only seek to live without any qualms," Chu Yang looked at Wu Shaoqing, and asserted: "If you were to die because of me, I would live the rest of my life in guilt."
