72: Sect War

Chapter 72: Sect War

The Phoenix Emperor Sword drew a magnificent crimson arc in the air.

In an instant.

That surging malevolent energy and sword energy swept out!

Today's Xiao Lingchen's talent in the Way of the Sword was more than a hundred times higher than before.

A seemingly casual wave erupted with a power completely different from before!

Wherever the malevolent energy and sword energy passed, vegetation was severed, sand and stones were pulverized, as if a monstrous storm had been unleashed, destroying everything!

The Tianyan Sect Disciples in front saw this and had no time to react, not even managing to let out a single scream.

They were instantly cut into countless pieces of flesh and died completely!

Only the Heavens Evolution Sect Elder who was sent flying by Xiao Lingchen at the beginning survived.

He watched this scene with his eyes wide open, his body trembling, his face filled with terror.

The instinct for survival made him unable to even think of counterattacking, and he turned around and ran.

It was just that, wanting to run now was clearly too late.

Xiao Lingchen gently raised the Phoenix Emperor Sword in his hand.

"Go!"

A soft exclamation.

The Phoenix Emperor Sword, as if it had received an order, instantly rushed out.

The next second, it directly pierced into the chest of that Heavens Evolution Sect Elder, killing him right there!

"No..."

The Heavens Evolution Sect Elder's mouth was filled with blood, and he desperately tried to struggle.

But it couldn't change the outcome of death.

He fell heavily to the ground, completely devoid of life.

Xiao Lingchen retrieved the Phoenix Emperor Sword.

The Tai Xuan Sect Disciples finally came back to their senses.

"So... so strong..."

"Too strong..."

"I finally understand why the Elders were fighting to take Junior Brother Lingchen as a Disciple, and in the end even the Sect Leader, who usually doesn't show up, appeared to take him as a Disciple. This talent is truly terrifying!"

"..."

For a moment.

All the Tai Xuan Sect Disciples present were shocked by the scene before them.

And after the shock, they also showed expressions of worry:

"It's over, this time the Tianyan Sect Elder and these tens of thousands of Disciples all died in front of our Sect. Now we've completely fallen out with the Tianyan Sect!"

"I'm afraid it won't be long before the situation here is known to the Tianyan Sect, and a Sect War is unavoidable!"

Xiao Lingchen said:

"Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters, there's no need to worry."

"My purpose for coming down the mountain this time is to go to the Tianyan Sect and settle accounts with them."

"When I destroy the Tianyan Sect, naturally there won't be a Sect War."

Upon hearing this.

The group of Tai Xuan Sect Disciples widened their eyes.

They looked at each other, all feeling disbelief:

"Junior Brother Lingchen, are... are you serious?"

"You're going to the Tianyan Sect?"

"You absolutely must not do that!"

"Although your strength is great, the Tianyan Sect is not as weak as you imagine. Going alone is simply too dangerous!"

"..."

Xiao Lingchen smiled lightly:

"Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters, don't worry."

"This time, I am confident that even if I am not victorious, I can retreat safely."

"However, just in case, in the coming period, Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters should still be careful. I'm worried that the Tianyan Sect people will act desperately and come looking for trouble with you."

"Also, as for the corpses outside the Sect, I'll trouble the Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters to clean them up for me. The resources on them can be handed over to the Sect, or you can keep a portion. Consider it my filial piety to you, Junior Brother."

The Tai Xuan Sect Disciples wanted to say something else.

But they also knew that whatever they said would be useless.

At the moment, they could only sigh:

"In that case, Junior Brother, please be extremely careful."

"If you are not victorious, return as soon as possible."

"Although our strength is not as great as yours, we are many. As long as you return to the Sect, we won't let anyone bully you easily."

Xiao Lingchen nodded lightly.

And said no more.

He turned around and transformed into a streak of light, heading towards the direction of the Tianyan Sect!

............................................

At the same time.

Where the Tianyan Sect was located.

An inner Disciple rushed into the Tianyan Sect Great Hall in a hurry.

"Bad news! Bad news!"

"Reporting to the Sect Leader! Disciple was just watching over the Soul Lamp Pavilion when I suddenly discovered that the soul lamps of Elder Qiuji and the tens of thousands of Disciples who went to the Tai Xuan Sect have all been extinguished!"

As soon as these words came out.

Sect Leader Duan Wushang and the group of Heavens Evolution Sect Elders who were discussing important matters in the Great Hall suddenly stood up!

"What did you say?"

"Their soul lamps are extinguished?"

"Are you sure?"

That Disciple responded tremblingly:

"It's true!"

"At this moment, they have probably met with misfortune!"

"Boom!!!"

In an instant, several terrifying auras burst out uncontrollably, filling the entire Great Hall.

That inner Disciple's cultivation was weak, and he was almost blown apart by these auras!

Duan Wushang's face was filled with sorrow and resentment:

"They've gone too far!"

"Tai Xuan Sect, you've gone too far!!!"

Their Tianyan Sect going to the Tai Xuan Sect was originally because Xiao Lingchen had killed their Tianyan Sect Disciples.

They went to demand an explanation.

It was reasonable and logical.

As a result, not only did the Tai Xuan Sect delay in giving a response, but today they even laid hands on their Tianyan Sect Elder and Disciples!

This matter had angered all the high-ranking officials of the Tianyan Sect present.

Duan Wushang immediately issued an order:

"Pass on my command, gather all Disciples."

"My Tianyan Sect will initiate a Sect War with the Tai Xuan Sect!!!"

"Dong! Dong! Dong! Dong..."

An ancient bell on the highest peak of the Tianyan Sect rang continuously, its sound deep and resonant.

It spread throughout every corner of the Tianyan Sect!

The Tianyan Sect Disciples who heard this bell sound all showed expressions of horror.

"The Heaven's Evolution Bell is ringing, something big has happened!"

"Quickly head to the Inner Sect Main Peak to gather!!!"

For a moment.

Millions of Disciples within the Sect, no matter what they were doing, all paused.

They rushed towards the Inner Sect Main Peak!

And in the Tianyan Sect Great Hall.

An Elder, upon hearing that Duan Wushang was actually going to initiate a Sect War with the Tai Xuan Sect, also felt deep shock and fear:

"Sect Leader, initiating a Sect War with the Tai Xuan Sect now is not appropriate!"

Duan Wushang glared at him fiercely:

"What's inappropriate?"

That Elder said:

"Previously, during the Sect Competition, the tens of thousands of Disciples who died in the Dark Forest were all our Tianyan Sect's elite Disciples."

"Today, another Elder and tens of thousands of Disciples have died."

"Our Tianyan Sect is currently weak. Blindly initiating a Sect War, how can we be a match for their Tai Xuan Sect?"

At this moment, Duan Wushang had already been blinded by anger.

He roared in fury:

"So what?"

"The Tai Xuan Sect has gone too far, killing our Sect Elder and over a hundred thousand Disciples, I absolutely cannot swallow this!"

"This time, even if we fight with them until both sides are annihilated, I will let them know that my Tianyan Sect is not to be trifled with!"

After saying that.

Duan Wushang was about to walk out of the Great Hall to announce this matter to everyone.

And Elder Yuehua was still desperately trying to calm him down:

"Sect Leader, Sect Leader, you must calm down!!!"

"This action is extremely irrational!"

Suddenly.

Elder Yuehua had a flash of inspiration:

"Sect Leader, I've thought of something!"

"I've thought of a method that can make that Tai Xuan Sect and Xiao Lingchen pay the price!"