281: Chapter 281 Turning the Tables

At this moment, within the Xuanyou Sect.

Amidst the billowing black energy, Xuan Yin listened to his subordinate's report, the killing intent in his eyes growing even stronger.

The Ye Family... they are truly seeking death!

"Cult Leader, should we continue to harass Tiangong Market?"

A Cultivator on the side asked tremulously.

Xuan Yin sneered, "No need. Those two from the Qingyun Sect and Shuangyue Sect are both cowering in their own Sects and won't come out. Harassing them is too much trouble. Currently, the Ye Family is the number one great Family under the Qingyun Sect's jurisdiction; we'll destroy them first!"

He understood very clearly. Back on Planet Minghai, the Patriarch of the Ye Family had used some unknown method to disperse the Remnant of the Demon God attached to him and had repeatedly tried to kill him.

He could not swallow this resentment. Xuan Yin was not so foolish as to believe Ye Jing had any great ability. If he could draw out the Sect Master of the Qingyun Sect while destroying the Ye Family, that would be for the best.

Thinking of this, Xuan Yin immediately ordered his subordinates, "Go! It is time to fish."

The subordinate hurriedly complied and withdrew.

Seven days later.

Within the Ye Family.

Several crows circled overhead, their cawing never-ending.

Ye Jing, who was discussing matters of Tiangong Market with Bai Qian, immediately sensed something was wrong. He looked at Bai Qian and said, "Fellow Daoist Bai Qian, someone is approaching the Ye Family. You must leave quickly."

"What?! Fellow Daoist Ye, since it is so urgent, why don't I stay and lend you a hand!"

Bai Qian turned pale with fright and spoke hurriedly.

Ye Jing sighed and said, "No need. The one coming this time is Xuan Yin, the Sect Master of the Xuanyou Sect, a Golden Core Middle Stage Cultivator!"

At these words, Bai Qian's legs instantly went weak, and he rushed out without hesitation.

Ye Jing showed no sign of dissatisfaction. He simply took a sip of tea and said toward the space behind him, "Sect Masters, you have lost the bet with me."

As soon as his voice fell, Gui Suer, the Sect Master of the Shuangyue Sect, and Yun Ling, the Sect Master of the Qingyun Sect, appeared behind him.

They both looked at Ye Jing with looks of surprise, having clearly been there for a long time.

Yun Ling looked at the crows and Spirit Sparrows around Ye Jing and couldn't help but say, "Patriarch Ye truly has extraordinary means to be able to detect the traces of the Xuanyou Sect so quickly."

Ye Jing also said helplessly, "Sect Masters, if I were not vigilant, my Ye Family would soon become members of the Underworld Ghost Race."

These seemingly ordinary Spiritual Birds were actually sentry spiritual pets that Ye Jing had painstakingly raised. Should any Cultivator approach stealthily within a hundred-mile radius...

...the Spiritual Birds would become restless and issue a warning. Even if a Golden Core Cultivator deliberately suppressed their aura, they could not hide from their perception.

Shortly after the Ye Family's shop in Tiangong Market was attacked by people from the Xuanyou Sect, Ye Jing had immediately set off for the Qingyun Sect.

He directly told Yun Ling that the Xuanyou Sect's next target would definitely be the Ye Family and requested support. Furthermore, for this counter-siege, he needed Yun Ling to call upon the Shuangyue Sect to assist as well.

Initially, Yun Ling was half-believing and half-doubting, but Ye Jing easily revealed the locations of some secret spirit mines belonging to other Sects and even knew the location of the previous entrance to the Minghai Realm.

He simply said that his dispatched Spirit Crows and Spirit Sparrows had scouted them out, and that he would not joke with the lives of his entire clan.

Now that Xuan Yin's approaching aura was getting closer, they had no choice but to believe him.

Gui Suer, in a plain white gown, had a hint of solemnity in her cold eyes as her fingertips lightly toyed with the Ice Jade Pendant at her waist.

She spoke in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist Ye's calculations are flawless. You predicted days ago that Xuan Yin would take a risk and head straight for the Ye Family. Sect Master Yun Ling and I have also followed the agreement, hiding here and waiting for a long time."

"If we can wipe them out in one fell swoop today, it will be rid of a great evil, and we can finally rest easy!"

Ever since the Sect Master of the Ganglei Sect died under mysterious circumstances, these Sect Masters had not dared to leave their Sects easily for the sake of self-preservation. Now, Xuan Yin had finally appeared.

They were also impatient to turn the tables on him!

Black clouds suddenly surged above the Ye Family, and dense Devilish Qi poured down like a tide, enveloping the entire Ye Family estate.

The Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth was instantly tainted by turbid energy, becoming stagnant and murky. Waves of bone-chilling cold rushed forth; the flowers and plants in the courtyard withered and turned black instantly, and even the air seemed to freeze.

"Ye Jing, you little thief, get out here and meet your death!"

A violent shout resounded through the sky, carrying the powerful pressure of the Golden Core Middle Stage. It exploded over the Ye Family like a clap of thunder, making the doors and windows of the estate rattle. Many Cultivator Retainers turned pale, their legs going weak as they nearly collapsed.

Ye Jing nodded to the two Sect Masters, then flew out alone on his sword. He cupped his hands toward Xuan Yin and said, "I wonder which Senior has come here? I am the Patriarch of the Ye Family."

"Heh! Patriarch of the Ye Family?" Xuan Yin sneered disdainfully. He looked at the Grade One Mountain Protection Array, which seemed pitifully fragile to him, and then at this old man who was only at the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment.

He couldn't help but feel contemptuous. "Old man Ye, you certainly know how to hide, establishing a new Family on the Chen Family's land. Do you know how the Chen Family was destroyed?"

"The Chen Family? They were nothing but a group of ants who didn't know the heights of the heavens, trying to obstruct my great plan. In just one night, they were slaughtered to the last by the demonic Cultivators under my command."

Xuan Yin raised his hand with a wave, and a wisp of pitch-black Devilish Qi swirled around his fingertips, transforming into a hideous ghost head. "Old man Ye, do you think you can remain safe and sound just because you have the Qingyun Sect as your backing?"

"Today, I will make your Ye Family suffer the exact same fate as the Chen Family, turning this vast estate into a living hell!"

He had already figured out Ye Jing's background; he was only at the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment. Even if the Ye Family had some foundation, their Mountain Protection Array was merely a barely acceptable Grade One formation.

Before a Great Venerable like him at the Golden Core Middle Stage, it was completely defenseless.

In his view, this trip was as easy as reaching for something in a bag. By destroying the Ye Family, he could both avenge the old grudge from Planet Minghai and force out the Sect Master of the Qingyun Sect. Then, he would kill him as well, completely uprooting this thorn in his side, allowing the Xuanyou Sect to run rampant in this region.

Ye Jing's face remained calm, his aura as steady as Mount Tai, not at all intimidated by Xuan Yin's pressure or threats.

He merely looked up slightly, his gaze sweeping across the black energy filling the sky, his tone flat and undisturbed.

"Cult Leader Xuan Yin, do not speak too boldly. The Heavenly Dao works in cycles, and retribution is certain. The fate of the Chen Family might be a warning for you."

"Impudent!"

Xuan Yin flew into a rage, completely incensed by Ye Jing's nonchalance. He abruptly raised his hand, and the Devilish Qi in the sky suddenly condensed into a sun-blotting pitch-black giant palm, which slammed down toward Ye Jing with world-destroying power.

Wherever the palm wind passed, the air exploded, and even the so-called Mountain Protection Array shattered instantly.

It only held out for three seconds before being smashed to pieces.

"A mere Foundation Establishment ant dares to speak arrogantly before me. Today, you and your Ye Family shall die together!"

Suddenly, a cold and icy aura, carrying bone-chilling frost, brought a sudden snowfall from the sky. Everywhere it passed, the Devilish Qi was completely frozen.

Gui Suer, the Sect Master of the Shuangyue Sect, was dressed in white. The Ice Jade Pendant in her hand burst forth with brilliant cold energy as a completely translucent longsword appeared in the air. Sword Qi crisscrossed, slashing directly at the black giant palm.

Another aura, thick and vast, carried a peaceful and righteous Noble Spirit Qi, with azure clouds swirling and rosy light filling the sky.

Yun Ling stepped through the air, his sword pointing directly at Xuan Yin. He shouted loudly, "Devil Head Xuan Yin, you have harmed fellow Cultivators and brought chaos everywhere. Today, you actually dare to walk into a trap! Do you truly think our Righteous Path Sects have no one left?"

Two Golden Cores took action, their auras rivaling or even slightly surpassing Xuan Yin's. Three powerful auras collided in mid-air, kicking up a massive wave of energy, and the Devilish Qi that had been pressing down on the Ye Family instantly dissipated by more than half.