57: Chapter 57 The Xuan Yang Sect is Gone

Duan Qingfeng led his people across the mountain gate and charged toward the inner courtyards.

Several Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Xuanyang Sect tried to stop them, but they were forced back repeatedly by the Spirit Platform Realm Cultivators of the Baihe Sect.

On the other side, Lu Chongshan and two Elders surrounded Gu Changfeng and launched a dozen consecutive moves, but they still failed to injure him.

Gu Changfeng deflected Lu Chongshan's Flying Sword and raised his hand to strike a stream of Spiritual Qi toward the Elder on the left.

That Elder had no time to dodge and could only hold his long sword horizontally in front of his chest.

As soon as the long sword touched that wave of Spiritual Qi, it snapped into two halves right down the middle.

That Elder was also blasted flying away, heavily crashing into a stone pillar in front of the main hall.

" Elder Zheng! "

Several nearby Xuanyang Sect Disciples hurried over to support him.

Elder Zheng's chest was already caved in, blood continuously gushing from his mouth, and he couldn't even stand up.

Lu Chongshan glanced toward the mountain gate.

Duan Qingfeng had already led his men charging into the Sect, and the Xuanyang Sect Disciples were retreating toward the main hall while desperately resisting.

Lu Chongshan blocked Gu Changfeng's Flying Sword and, taking advantage of the chance to retreat, arrived beside a Foundation Establishment Disciple.

" Go to the back mountain. "

That Disciple did not understand.

" Sect Master? "

Lu Chongshan stared at Gu Changfeng and said in a low voice,

" Leave from the back mountain, go to Qingshi Town and find Qingshan. "

" Tell him never to come back. Have him take the people around him and leave Qingshi Town, running as far away as possible. "

That Disciple looked at the people fighting fiercely.

" Then what about you, Master? "

" Don't ask, go quickly. "

Lu Chongshan once again manipulated his Flying Sword to attack Gu Changfeng.

That Disciple stood in place hesitating for a moment, and finally turned and ran toward the back mountain.

Lu Chongshan and the remaining Elder entangled Gu Changfeng from left and right.

Not long after, a beam of sword light rose from the back mountain of the Xuanyang Sect, flying toward the direction of Qingshi Town.

Duan Qingfeng looked up and saw that beam of sword light, immediately preparing to pursue.

" Someone is running away! "

The remaining Elder immediately turned his Flying Sword around and slashed toward Duan Qingfeng's back.

Sensing the movement behind him, Duan Qingfeng had no choice but to stop, turn around, and block this sword.

" Since you are in a rush to throw away your life, I'll kill you first. "

He called out to the two Baihe Sect Disciples beside him, and the three of them quickly surrounded that Elder in the middle.

Watching the distant sword light cross the hilltop, Lu Chongshan was about to withdraw his gaze when Gu Changfeng's Flying Sword already arrived right before him.

He hurriedly manipulated his Flying Sword to defend.

The two Flying Swords collided.

Lu Chongshan only felt a jolt in his chest as his entire body flew backward, crashing onto the stone steps in front of the main hall.

He propped himself up from the ground to stand, wiping away the blood from the corner of his mouth.

His Flying Sword also flew back from afar, caught by his outstretched hand.

That distant beam of sword light had already vanished into the night.

Lu Chongshan gripped his long sword tightly, looking at Gu Changfeng not far away.

" Come again. "

Finished speaking, he gripped his long sword and rushed forward.

Gu Changfeng raised his hand and pointed, and the white long sword flew straight toward him.

Lu Chongshan raised his sword to block. As soon as the long sword in his hand touched the white long sword, it was knocked out of his grip and sent flying by the impact.

The white long sword changed direction in mid-air, flying toward him once more and piercing straight through his chest.

Lu Chongshan's body swayed twice before collapsing to his knees on the ground.

Gu Changfeng raised his hand to recall his Flying Sword.

Lu Chongshan lowered his head to glance at the wound on his chest, looked toward the direction of the back mountain once more, and then collapsed onto the stone steps.

" The Sect Master is dead! "

Someone shouted out, though it was unknown who.

The Xuanyang Sect Disciples who were resisting the Baihe Sect all looked toward the main hall.

Lu Chongshan had fallen on the stone steps, completely motionless.

Elder Zheng was already severely injured, and not long after, he also breathed his last.

The remaining Elder was surrounded by Duan Qingfeng and the other two, holding out for only a dozen moves before Duan Qingfeng pierced his chest with a sword, dropping to the ground with no breath left.

With the Sect Master and two Elders falling in quick succession, the remaining people of the Xuanyang Sect fell into complete chaos.

A few Foundation Establishment Disciples were still leading people to resist, while others turned and ran toward the back mountain.

More people stayed in place, not knowing whether they should continue fighting.

Gu Changfeng looked at the surrounding Xuanyang Sect Disciples and spoke,

" Those who lay down their weapons may live. "

The Baihe Sect Disciples also began to shout along.

" Lay down your weapons! "

" Anyone who dares to resist further will be executed without mercy! "

When Mo Xiaozhu and Mo Xiaoman retreated to the outer Sect quarters, the other six Mo family Disciples also ran over.

None of them were very old, and the two youngest had only entered the Xuanyang Sect for a year, their faces already pale with fright.

Mo Xiaozhu glanced toward the back mountain.

" Let's go, let's head down the mountain together. "

However, Mo Xiaoman grabbed him by the arm.

" If so many of us leave together, it will be too conspicuous. "

Mo Xiaozhu looked back at the other six.

" Then what about them? "

Mo Xiaoman glanced toward the direction of the main hall.

Some Xuanyang Sect Disciples had already thrown away their weapons and knelt on the ground.

" Have them stay. "

Mo Xiaozhu turned to look at him.

" Stay? "

" The Baihe Sect came to seize the Sect, they won't kill all the Disciples. "

Mo Xiaoman looked at the other six.

" You guys throw away your weapons and stay with the others. Answer honestly if anyone asks anything, don't try to act tough. "

A Mo Family Village youth hurriedly asked,

" Brother Xiaozhu, where are you guys going? "

" Returning to Mo Family Village. "

Mo Xiaozhu said,

" Back home, they don't know that something happened here yet. "

Another youth asked,

" Then what about us? "

Mo Xiaozhu looked at them.

" Stay here for now, don't fight with the people from the Baihe Sect. "

" As long as you stay alive, the family will find a way to take you back home later. "

Mo Xiaoman glanced around.

Nearby Baihe Sect Disciples had already started searching this way.

" Stop talking, if it gets any later we won't be able to leave. "

Mo Xiaozhu glanced at the six of them once more.

" Stay alive, all of you. "

The six of them nodded one after another.

One of them gritted his teeth and threw the long sword in his hand onto the ground.

The others also laid down their weapons accordingly.

Mo Xiaozhu and Mo Xiaoman did not delay any further. Taking advantage of the surrounding chaos, they bypassed the outer Sect quarters and ran toward the back mountain.

Having stayed in the Xuanyang Sect for ten years, the two of them were very familiar with the paths of the back mountain.

They did not take the path Disciples normally used to go up and down the mountain; instead, they bypassed the herb garden and descended the mountain via a trail used for transporting firewood.

A Xuanyang Sect Disciple looked at Lu Chongshan lying on the ground and also threw the long sword in his hand onto the ground.

Seeing this, the people nearby all followed suit and laid down their weapons.

Only a few Personal Disciples of Lu Chongshan were still resisting, and they were soon killed by the people of the Baihe Sect as well.

In less than an hour, the sounds of fighting could no longer be heard within the Xuanyang Sect.

Duan Qingfeng came before Gu Changfeng, carrying a blood-stained long sword.

" Master, the remaining people have all been subdued. "

Gu Changfeng said,

" Send people to guard the storehouse, herb garden, and Spiritual Vein. "

" Gather the surrendered people in front of the main hall, no one is allowed to wander around. "

" Yes. "

Duan Qingfeng led several Disciples into the main hall and had people seal off the storehouse.

The Baihe Sect Disciples began searching various courtyards, driving the hidden Xuanyang Sect Disciples one by one in front of the main hall.

The six Mo family Disciples left behind in the outer Sect quarters were also mixed in the crowd and brought in front of the main hall.

Duan Qingfeng walked up to a surrendered Foundation Establishment Disciple.

" Where is Han Qingshan? "

That Disciple glanced around and could only say,

" After Elder Zhou died, the Sect Master sent Senior Brother Han to Qingshi Town. "

" When did he leave? "

" At dusk. "

Duan Qingfeng continued to ask,

" How many people did he take? "

" Two Foundation Establishment Disciples. "

Duan Qingfeng returned to Gu Changfeng's side and recounted what he had asked and learned.

Gu Changfeng said,

" The person who escaped just now is very likely going to report to Han Qingshan. "

" Take three Foundation Establishment Disciples to Qingshi Town. Bring him back alive if you can capture him, otherwise kill him. "

" Yes. "

Duan Qingfeng selected three Foundation Establishment Disciples and immediately rode his Flying Sword toward Qingshi Town.

At this time, Han Qingshan was still waiting for news inside Xianyuan Pavilion.

The Disciple who previously went to the north gate to inquire had already returned.

According to the gate-guarding soldiers, after those two alien Cultivators left through the north gate, they headed north along the official highway.

As for where they went afterward, no one knew.

After listening, Han Qingshan said,

" The people have already left Qingshi Town, do not pursue them for now. "

" After dawn, I will return to the Sect to report. You all stay here temporarily. "

Just as he finished speaking, a burst of hurried knocking came from outside Xianyuan Pavilion.

Innkeeper Wu Youcai came out from the backyard and asked through the door,

" Who is it? "

" Open the door! "

" I am a Xuanyang Sect Disciple! "

Recognizing that the voice was somewhat familiar, Han Qingshan immediately walked toward the door.

As soon as Innkeeper Wu Youcai opened the door, a man whose clothes were covered in blood tumbled in from outside.

Han Qingshan reached out to support him.

" Junior Brother Zhao? "

Junior Brother Zhao's clothes were already torn in several places, and there was a sword wound on his shoulder.

He grabbed Han Qingshan's arm and said,

" Senior Brother Han, we can't go back. "

Han Qingshan asked,

" What happened to the Sect? "

" The Baihe Sect has attacked. "

Junior Brother Zhao gasped for breath a few times.

" Gu Changfeng has already achieved a Breakthrough to the Golden Core realm and led the people of the Baihe Sect to slaughter their way into the mountain gate overnight. "

Han Qingshan hurriedly asked,

" Where is Master? "

" When I left, the Sect Master and another Elder were still holding off Gu Changfeng, and Elder Zheng was already severely injured. "

" The Sect Master told me to tell you never to go back. "

" He wants you to take the people around you and leave Qingshi Town, running as far away as possible. "

Han Qingshan let go of his hand and turned to walk out the door.

The two Foundation Establishment Disciples who had previously come with him to Qingshi Town hurriedly blocked his way in front.

" Senior Brother Han, where are you going? "

" Return to the Sect. "

Junior Brother Zhao struggled to stand up.

" You cannot go back! "

" Gu Changfeng is in the Golden Core realm, and the Sect Master and two Elders combined couldn't stop him. If you go back now, you'll just be throwing your life away in vain. "

Han Qingshan stopped in his tracks, turned around, and asked,

" How many people did the Baihe Sect send? "

" Over a dozen people, including both Spirit Platform Realm and Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivators. "

" Where had they fought to by the time you left? "

" They had already charged into the Sect. "

Han Qingshan asked no more.

Standing at the door, he looked toward the direction of the Xuanyang Sect for a moment, and then said,

" Leave this place immediately. "

A Foundation Establishment Disciple asked,

" Where to? "

" Let's leave Qingshi Town first and talk later. "

Han Qingshan turned his head to look at Innkeeper Wu Youcai.

" Do not touch the bodies of Elder Zhou Xuanze and the two women in the pavilion for now. "

" When the people from the Baihe Sect come, you just tell them the truth. "

Innkeeper Wu Youcai hurriedly asked,

" Immortal Han, then what about us? "

" The Xuanyang Sect can no longer take care of this place. "

Han Qingshan said,

" Figure out a way yourself. "

Having said that, he led the three Disciples out of Xianyuan Pavilion.

The few of them came to an uninhabited alley.

Han Qingshan and the two Foundation Establishment Disciples summoned their Flying Swords. One of them took the injured Junior Brother Zhao along, and together they flew toward the outside of Qingshi Town.

When they flew out of Qingshi Town, the east was already turning white with dawn.