44: The Changsheng Sect is destroyed (Part 1)

"Do not worry, I am confident."

"It is unlikely that the Chang Sheng Sect will send several Inner Sect Disciples at once."

Zhang Qingxiao had also considered this problem.

Given the current situation of the Chang Sheng Sect, the Sect simply lacks the ability to suddenly dispatch several Inner Sect Disciples to take over the forces organized by these Utility Disciples.

Furthermore, there is no need to place too much importance on these Utility Disciples, as their strength is generally mediocre.

It is far more cost-effective to keep these Inner Sect Disciples at the mountain gate to join forces and resist the attacks from the Xiaoyao Sect, Guiyuan Sect, and Wind and Thunder Sect, rather than spending such a high price to have them manage Utility Disciples.

"Brother Zhang makes sense."

"The Sect Master did not bring back many Inner Sect Disciples last time, and our strength as Utility Disciples is far inferior to that of the Inner Sect Disciples."

"Sending so many Inner Sect Disciples over is completely thankless work."

Luo Fei thought about it and felt that Zhang Qingxiao made sense, so his worried heart settled down.

"Handle matters here for the time being; I will go find Sun Yao and explain the situation to him."

"I will see if I can find out the time for the three Sects' attack from him."

Having arranged everything here, Zhang Qingxiao immediately left Luo Fei's home.

He took a few detours along the way and visited the market to ensure no one was following him before arriving at Sun Yao's residence.

Sun Yao had not seen Zhang Qingxiao for long, and seeing him arrive in person with a grim expression gave him a bad premonition.

He hurriedly welcomed Zhang Qingxiao into his home, "Fellow Daoist Zhang, has something happened?"

"The Chang Sheng Sect Master may have discovered some clues and is now dispatching Inner Sect Disciples to take over the Cultivators of the various forces organized by the Utility Disciples."

"This could be very disadvantageous for the Disciples that the Xiaoyao Sect has infiltrated into the Chang Sheng Sect."

"I am taking a huge risk by coming here this time..."

As he spoke, Zhang Qingxiao observed Sun Yao's expression, wanting to see his reaction upon hearing this news.

Seeing Sun Yao frown and his expression turn ugly, he guessed that he definitely did not know this news yet.

After a brief pause, he continued, "Fellow Daoist Sun, our current situation is very bad. If the Chang Sheng Sect Master discovers something in advance, it will not be good for us or the Xiaoyao Sect."

Sun Yao naturally understood this logic very well. After hearing Zhang Qingxiao's words, he said without hesitation, "Fellow Daoist Zhang, thank you for risking your safety to come and inform me of this news."

"I will contact the Elder of the Xiaoyao Sect immediately and report this matter."

After speaking, in front of Zhang Qingxiao, Sun Yao took out a Sound Transmission Talisman, recorded what Zhang Qingxiao had just said word-for-word onto it, and then infused it with Qi.

The Sound Transmission Talisman instantly ignited and turned into a pile of ash after a moment.

After finishing all this, Sun Yao continued, "Fellow Daoist Zhang, you do not need to be too worried."

"As far as I know, our Xiaoyao Sect will join forces with the Guiyuan Sect and the Wind and Thunder Sect to attack the Chang Sheng Sect in the next few days."

"By then, none of these Inner Sect Disciples of the Chang Sheng Sect will be able to escape."

"If Fellow Daoist Zhang can kill one or two Inner Sect Disciples of the Chang Sheng Sect, you can even receive contribution rewards from the Xiaoyao Sect."

"It is not impossible for you to become an elite Outer Sect Disciple of the Xiaoyao Sect."

Sun Yao was able to be sent here, so his ability to handle matters was certainly not bad. He was indeed a bit worried when he first heard Zhang Qingxiao's news.

But after thinking carefully for a moment, he calmed down completely and also understood the purpose of Zhang Qingxiao's visit.

"If there is an opportunity to contribute to the Xiaoyao Sect, I will certainly not shrink back."

"However, the strength of the Inner Sect Disciples far exceeds that of us Utility Disciples, so killing them is not an easy task."

"I can only do my best regarding this matter."

Although Zhang Qingxiao had already made up his mind to kill the Inner Sect Disciples of the Chang Sheng Sect when the Sect war started, he could not commit to it completely right now.

At the same time, he also wanted to see if he could get some benefits from Sun Yao.

If he could get a Flying Sword or a Magical Artifact, that would naturally be even better.

"The strength of the Inner Sect Disciples is indeed stronger than that of ordinary Utility Disciples."

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, I will see if I can have the Sect reward you with some Magical Artifacts or Talismans."

Sun Yao was a shrewd person; how could he not understand Zhang Qingxiao's implication?

Unfortunately, he was even poorer than Zhang Qingxiao and could not produce a decent Magical Artifact at the moment, so he could only appease him with words first.

With no benefits to be gained, Zhang Qingxiao did not continue to bring up the matter.

The two chatted for a while longer and received a reply from the Xiaoyao Sect.

Confirming that the three Sects would take action in seven days, Zhang Qingxiao said his goodbyes and left Sun Yao's home.

The next day, Inner Disciple Gu Yufeng came to Luo Fei's home alone, understood the situation of Luo Fei's subordinates, and stayed at his house.

He originally wanted to have Zhang Qingxiao come over, but after some explanation from Luo Fei, he dismissed this idea.

Through subtle inquiries, Luo Fei also learned some information about the Chang Sheng Sect.

There were a total of eight Inner Sect Disciples sent out by the Chang Sheng Sect this time, each managing the forces organized within the respective Utility Disciple areas.

Inner Disciple Gu Yufeng alone took over thirteen forces in the vicinity.

The turmoil and chaos originally caused by searching for the Disciples of the other three Schools who had infiltrated the Chang Sheng Sect had also calmed down with the appearance of these Inner Sect Disciples.

As the day for the Xiaoyao Sect, Guiyuan Sect, and Wind and Thunder Sect to attack the Chang Sheng Sect drew closer, the atmosphere within the Chang Sheng Sect became increasingly tense.

On the seventh day, just as the sky was barely brightening, Zhang Qingxiao heard a commotion outside, so he hurriedly got up to check the situation outside.

When he put on his clothes and walked out of the room, seeing the Flying Ships floating in the sky, he immediately knew what had happened.

He hurriedly returned to the room and woke up Zhou Yun and Liang Qiaoer.

He gave them each three Golden Light Talismans and five Body Protection Talismans, instructed them not to leave the house no matter what happened, and then quickly left his home and arrived at Luo Fei's house.

At this time, Inner Disciple Gu Yufeng was berating Luo Fei's subordinates.

This morning, upon discovering that Cultivators from the Xiaoyao Sect, Guiyuan Sect, and Wind and Thunder Sect had arrived at the Chang Sheng Sect on Flying Ships, he wanted Luo Fei and his subordinates to notify the leaders of the other forces he managed, bring their subordinates, and come to listen to his unified arrangements and dispatch.

Unexpectedly, Luo Fei and his subordinates completely ignored his orders at this time, insisting on waiting for Zhang Qingxiao to arrive.

This infuriated Inner Disciple Gu Yufeng. Just as he was about to make a move to kill one or two Utility Disciples to make an example of them, he saw Zhang Qingxiao rushing over.

Upon seeing Zhang Qingxiao, Inner Disciple Gu Yufeng immediately changed his target.

He berated the newly arrived Zhang Qingxiao fiercely.

"Zhang Qingxiao, what have you been doing these past few days? Why haven't you appeared even once?"

"Do you still have any respect for me, an Inner Sect Disciple?"

"Hurry up and have your subordinates go notify..."

However, before he could finish his words, a second-tier defensive Talisman on his body was triggered.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

Immediately after, three fireballs instantly slammed into the spiritual power barrier generated by his defensive Talisman and exploded.

"Everyone, attack with all your might! Break his spiritual power barrier!"

Zhang Qingxiao had not expected that Inner Disciple Gu Yufeng would have a second-tier Talisman on him, which caused his sneak attack with the Flying Sword to fail.

However, his reaction was incredibly swift. After the sneak attack failed, he instantly condensed three fireballs and smashed them over.

Hearing Zhang Qingxiao's order, Luo Fei and his subordinates immediately followed suit, and various Magical Artifacts and Talismans rained down upon Inner Disciple Gu Yufeng.

"You are courting death!"

Inner Disciple Gu Yufeng reacted, his expression turning extremely ugly. A Flying Sword instantly shot out from his mouth, heading straight for Zhang Qingxiao.

"Clang!"

As the sound of metal clashing rang out, Inner Disciple Gu Yufeng's Flying Sword was immediately knocked away.

At the same time, Zhang Qingxiao felt a tightness in his chest, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

His Flying Sword also fell directly from the air, and no matter how he controlled it, it no longer responded.

Inner Disciple Gu Yufeng did not fare well either. He had not expected Zhang Qingxiao to use such a desperate fighting style, directly clashing with his Flying Sword head-on.

When he wanted to withdraw the Flying Sword, it was already too late.

"Crack!"

Just at this moment, the attacks from Luo Fei and his subordinates also hit Inner Disciple Gu Yufeng's spiritual power barrier.

Even a spiritual power barrier formed by a second-tier Talisman could not hold up under the attacks of so many Magical Artifacts, techniques, and Talismans.

"How is this possible..."

The moment Inner Disciple Gu Yufeng's spiritual power barrier was broken, Zhang Qingxiao suddenly unleashed a Spirit Arrow Technique, piercing directly through his heart before he could activate any other Talismans.

Inner Disciple Gu Yufeng looked down at his own chest in disbelief, and then, with a 'thump', he fell straight to the ground.