28: A storm is brewing, the wind fills the tower.

The news quickly spread throughout the entire Eastern Region.

At this moment, at the Xiao Family.

"Wending Sect is in trouble. As a subsidiary power of Wending Sect, my Xiao Family absolutely cannot stand by and watch!"

The Xiao Family Head spoke in a low, heavy voice, his expression solemn.

"We were thinking the exact same thing!"

The Xiao Family Elders had no objections.

It wasn't just because the Xiao Family was a subsidiary of Wending Sect and had an obligation; it was more because Wending Sect had shown great kindness to the Xiao Family. Even if the Xiao Family were to be wiped out by going to help, they would still feel duty-bound to do so!

"Immediately assemble all Xiao Family Disciples above the Golden Core Realm to head to Wending Sect and provide support!"

Following the Xiao Family Head's order,

the entire Xiao Family quickly went into action. Before long, they were fully assembled and set off toward Wending Sect in a grand procession.

For this battle, none of them planned to return alive!

...Ancient Moon Tower.

Numerous core Elders were gathered together.

Their eyes were filled with anxiety as they waited for someone to emerge.

"He's out!"

Everyone immediately surrounded him: "Tower Revered Master, what did the Old Ancestors say?"

"No need for hesitation, support Wending Sect with all our strength!"

Ancient Moon Tower Master Baili Wendao's gaze was resolute.

"All the Old Ancestors mean the same thing?"

"Correct."

"Since the Old Ancestors have said so, there is nothing to hesitate about!"

Ever since Lu Nanzi returned to report, Ancient Moon Tower had begun to value Wending Sect like never before.

The conclusion of their discussion was that Wending Sect would inevitably become a super Sect of the Cangxuan Realm, standing above all other powers!

Since that was the case,

Ancient Moon Tower might as well take a gamble!

Even if it meant making an enemy of the entire Eastern Region, they would firmly stand with Wending Sect.

This was also the thinking of several Great Emperor Realm Old Ancestors.

"With the Old Ancestors guarding the Ancient Moon Tower, nothing major will happen here."

"For the other Elders and Disciples above the Soul Transformation Realm, leave only a small portion; everyone else will follow me to Wending Sect!"

Baili Wendao officially announced Ancient Moon Tower's decision.

"What about the Old Ancestors?"

Someone among them asked.

"None of the major Sects have sent their Great Emperor Realm Old Ancestors either. The Old Ancestors said that if any of those old fellows from the other side show up, they naturally won't sit idly by!"

"That's good!"

...On the other side.

Imperial Continent, Yushuang Palace.

"Revered Master, are we not going to participate in the Wending Sect matter?"

Jiang Xue was somewhat puzzled.

"Xue'er, you are still young; there are some things you cannot see clearly."

"Wending Sect is far away in the Eastern Region. Although our Yushuang Palace is one of the five top powers of the Imperial Continent, our position is not stable. The other four top powers have always been eyeing us like tigers watching their prey."

"Rashly interfering in Wending Sect's affairs and making an enemy of the entire Eastern Region is simply too great a risk for Yushuang Palace."

A middle-aged woman, still retaining her charm, took a sip of tea and spoke indifferently.

"But..."

Jiang Xue wanted to try and persuade her further.

After all, Wending Sect was bound to soar to the heavens in the future.

Lending a helping hand while Wending Sect was still weak would create a favor as vast as the sky.

If they waited until Wending Sect became powerful before trying to cozy up to them, it wouldn't be worth nearly as much.

She had said everything she could, but her Revered Master remained unmoved.

In reality,

Jiang Xue understood everything; her Revered Master simply refused to believe in Wending Sect.

She felt that the talent of Sect Master Lin and his Disciples wasn't that bizarre, and even that bell used to test talent was likely a fake.

Furthermore, that so-called Peak Great Emperor Old Ancestor's Realm might only be so-so.

If Wending Sect truly has strength, then let them survive this ordeal first!

What Yushuang Palace needed to do was—

wait and see how things developed.

"There are no 'buts.' The Old Ancestors all mean the same thing. Even if I wanted to help, I would be powerless."

"Stay within the Sect these few days and don't go anywhere!"

"We'll talk after this storm has passed!"

Jiang Xue's Revered Master, who was also the Palace Revered Master of Yushuang Palace, Nangong Ping, gave a strict order to a nearby inner sect elder to watch over Jiang Xue during this time. If anything went wrong, she would be held responsible!

"Sigh..."

Jiang Xue knew there was no more room for negotiation. She could only look in the direction of Wending Sect and murmur to herself, "Sect Master Lin, I have done my best. I hope you can survive this crisis..."

...Wending Sect.

Under Lin Chen's renovations, Wending Sect already vaguely had the appearance of a major Sect.

It occupied a vast area.

With magnificent jade buildings and a pervasive Immortal Qi.

At this time,

Lin Chen was fishing by a lake on the back mountain, leisurely and content.

Liu Ruoxi was attending to him by his side, ready at his beck and call.

"Revered Master, this is bad!"

"The various Sects of the Eastern Region, led by the Heavenly Sword Sect and Xuanji Pavilion, have a full million Cultivators heading toward our Wending Sect!"

Suddenly, Shi Tian ran over in a bit of a panic.

"Oh, are they coming to apologize in person?"

"It's only been a few days and they're already here. Their attitude is quite sincere!"

Lin Chen chuckled.

"No! Revered Master, you've misunderstood!"

"They aren't here to apologize; they're here to crusade against Wending Sect!"

"They said... they said... they're going to wipe out our Wending Sect!!"

Shi Tian hesitated, but he finally blurted it out.

"Such a small matter has scared you like this?"

"How can I feel at ease handing over the Sect's affairs, big and small, for you to manage in the future?"

Lin Chen's expression was calm.

They were just a disorganized mob. With the Old Ancestor and the Sect Protecting Grand Array, what did it matter even if ten million Cultivators came?

In the world of cultivation, it was never about who had more people, but... whose cultivation was higher!

Whose Magic Treasures and Formations were more powerful!

"Revered Master is right to scold me, your Disciple was wrong..."

Shi Tian lowered his head in shame.

In terms of composure, he was still far behind his Revered Master.

Lin Chen leisurely fished for a while longer before instructing the Great Liang Empress: "Ruoxi, take a trip and tell the Old Ancestor that This Sect Master wants him to guard the Sect. If the enemy's Great Emperors all come out, then hold the Sect Protecting Grand Array and do not go out to battle!"

"If their Great Emperors don't come..."

"Then kill as many as come!"

"No need for mercy!"

Huh?

Wouldn't that mean many people would die?

That was a full million Cultivators!

Liu Ruoxi was startled for a moment, but she quickly agreed and turned to head toward the Old Ancestor's place of secluded cultivation.

Two days later.

Outside the mountain gate of Wending Sect.

"Everyone from Wending Sect, get out here and face your deaths immediately!"

"Otherwise, we will instantly level Wending Sect and leave not even a chicken or dog alive!"

The booming voice echoed through the heavens.

At some unknown point, over a million Cultivators had gathered here, densely packed and stretching as far as the eye could see.

Countless massive warships hovered in mid-air.

Their Aura was overwhelming and majestic.

Under the scorching sun, banners fluttered.

The names of various major Sects were written upon them—

Heavenly Sword Sect, Xuanji Pavilion, Blazing Sun Sect, Yunlang Pavilion, Shura Gate, Five Elements Hall... almost all the major Sects of the Eastern Region had come.

Even some small Schools whose names couldn't be recalled had come to join the commotion, hoping to show their faces and gain some familiarity before the big figures of the major Sects.

Someone who didn't know better would surely mistake this for a war breaking out between continents.

No one would ever imagine that so many Sects would mobilize together... just to deal with a small Sect that, a year ago, only had Lin Chen alone!

Of course, there still weren't many people now.

Adding them all up, there were only about a dozen... Silence.

A deathly silence.

"Why hasn't anyone come out yet?"

Someone asked with a frown.

"We're already here, why care so much!"

"Let's just blast all the peaks of Wending Sect into flat ground!"

"Right, I don't believe they can hide inside Wending Sect and never come out for their whole lives!"

"..."

Many people were impatient and began to clamor.

"Very well."

Xuanji Pavilion Master Huang Chang stroked his chin.

Then, he looked toward Baili Wendao.

"I think it's feasible."

The latter also nodded in agreement.

However, just as they were about to take action, several small warships suddenly rushed over from the distance.

Before long, several hundred people flew out from within, shouting angrily—

"If you want to attack Wending Sect, you'll have to step over the corpses of my Xiao Family first!"