149: Stealing the beams and replacing the pillars

Elsewhere!

Pavilion Master of Tianji Pavilion Fang Wuchang frowned tightly, his expression complex.

Earlier, his own Saint was knocked off the Arena Stage by a single move from the Dao Seeking Sect. Heavenly Secret Pavilion's century-old reputation was already severely damaged, and losing face over this was bad enough.

After all, the Dao Seeking Sect was too mysterious and unheard of, and it was even connected to the Mysterious Realm Emissary. Even though he was unwilling, he could only temporarily suppress his anger and swallow this bitter pill.

But he never expected even your Profound Moon Holy Land to get involved. Do you truly think my Heavenly Secret Pavilion is a soft persimmon that anyone can squeeze?

Anger aside, Fang Wuchang was still surprised by why the Saintess of Profound Moon Palace possessed such strength!

Wu Feng had genuine Second Layer of Golden Core Stage cultivation. He not only mastered three Earth-rank Divine Abilities but also had two earth-rank magic treasures protecting him closely. Even ordinary Golden Core Third Layer Cultivators might not be his match. Yet, just now on the Arena Stage, he was instantly suppressed and killed by Fairy Sue with overwhelming force, without even a chance to struggle. This level of strength had completely exceeded his understanding!

A moment later!

A moment later, Fang Wuchang took a deep breath, suppressed the various speculations in his heart, and waved his hand. A benevolent-looking Fifth Elder stepped forward and said, "Sect Master, what are your instructions?"

Fang Wuchang's voice was deep, like an ancient bell.

"Go immediately to the Profound Moon Holy Land camp and inform Sect Master Xiao Yue that after this Sect Grand Ceremony concludes, my Heavenly Secret Pavilion will prepare fine tea and invite her to stay and reminisce."

"Yes, Sect Master!" Fifth Elder respectfully replied. Just as he was about to turn and leave, Fang Wuchang called out to him again.

"Wait," Fang Wuchang paused, "and incidentally, please invite Elder Fang... to come over for a moment."

The Fifth Elder was slightly startled. After carefully considering the Sect Master's words, he bowed and departed.

As the recent interlude concluded, the ruthless methods of Fairy Sue of Profound Moon Palace became widely known. Many Cultivators recalled the scene where Fairy Sue stomped out the last shred of vitality from the Holy Son of Tianji Pavilion, and they were all filled with lingering fear, secretly praying that they would not encounter this God of Misfortune in the subsequent matches.

If they truly ran into her, surrender was the only option.

Even the Holy Son of Tianji Pavilion was instantly suppressed and killed. Who would dare harbor any delusions of luck?

High upon the platform!

Fairy Qiyue, whose face was covered by a white veil, furrowed her delicate brows like distant mountains painted with ink, her gaze fixed on the pink figure below the Arena Stage.

She had held the position of Grand Elder of Profound Moon Holy Land for decades and understood the temperament of the child Sue. In her memory, although Sue was cold and aloof, she was absolutely not a bloodthirsty person.

Yet, the brutality of instantly killing the Holy Son of Tianji Pavilion in public today made her seem like a completely different person from the past.

Furthermore, that girl's strength and Realm were full of doubts. With her Aptitude, she should have only reached Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer at most. How exactly did she manage to defeat the Holy Son of Tianji Pavilion?

The act of publicly suppressing and killing the Holy Son of Tianji Pavilion was truly excessive.

Sue's action was undoubtedly a stab to the heart of Heavenly Secret Pavilion. The subsequent troubles would surely surge like a tide, and if they were not careful, the entire Profound Moon Holy Land would be swept into the turmoil.

"Qi Yue, what are you thinking about?" A gentle yet authoritative voice entered her ears. Fairy Qiyue was startled awake from her contemplation. When she came to her senses, she saw that the White Jade Wine Cup in the Sect Master's hand was empty.

She quickly composed herself, bowed slightly, raised her fair hand, rolled up her wide sleeve, revealing a section of her bright wrist as white as jade, and filled the Sect Master's cup.

Chen Xuan was somewhat speechless. *I really wasn't asking you to pour wine.*

"Your subordinate was wondering, if Spirit Immortal and the others were to encounter Sue, what chances of winning they might have."

As soon as she finished speaking, Wang Er, who was nearby, interjected, "Senior's High Disciples are all exceptionally talented, and their Aptitude is one in ten thousand. They certainly have a ten-tenths chance of winning."

The other two also nodded in agreement.

Qin Tianxing looked at his subordinates who were flattering him on the side, thinking, *You guys really just say whatever comes to mind!*

He said in a deep voice, "If Senior Brother Chen's second Disciple and third Disciple were to meet her, judging by their methods, they would probably have a seventy percent chance of winning. But if it were the other three, their Realms are simply too far apart."

He didn't make a definitive statement, lest he be embarrassed later if they lost.

Chen Xuan nodded slightly upon hearing this. "Fellow Daoist Qin is right!"

Xiao Lingxian and the other two still had a significant gap in their Realms. Foundation Establishment and the Golden Core Realm were inherently a massive chasm, and the Pink-Robed Female Cultivator earlier was clearly not an ordinary Golden Core.

What's more, that girl Wanqing was only at the Foundation Establishment Sixth Layer Realm.

Thinking of this, Chen Xuan scanned the area below, finally fixing his gaze on the figure in the pink dress.

[Name: Secluded Moon]

[Cultivation: Nascent Soul Third Layer]

[Spiritual Root: Low Grade Water Spiritual Root]

[Physique: None]

[Aptitude: Desires to climb to the highest point]

Chen Xuan stared blankly at the message popped up by the Samsara Heavenly Dao Eye.

He turned his head and looked at Qi Yue beside him. "Does that woman named Sue have any other names?"

Fairy Qiyue was slightly unsure why the Sect Master asked this, but she answered truthfully, "Your subordinate has not heard of her having any other names."

Chen Xuan continued to ask, "Does the Profound Moon Holy Land have someone named Secluded Moon?"

Hearing the two words "Secluded Moon," a hint of surprise and killing intent flashed in Fairy Qiyue's eyes.

"There is indeed such a person, Sect Master. To be honest! This Secluded Moon is the source of the grievance between me and Profound Moon Palace."

Chen Xuan glanced again at the Pink-Robed Female Cultivator below, and some conjectures formed in his heart.

Could it be that she wants to use this Heavenly Selection Grand Ceremony to escape to the Profound Realm?

He didn't know what secret technique this woman used to pull off such a feat of Stealing the Heavens and Changing the Sun, fooling even Qin Tianxing and the others.

"Can you tell me about the grievance between the two of you?" Chen Xuan asked in a deep voice.

He planned to listen before deciding how to proceed.

Fairy Qiyue sighed softly. "There is nothing that cannot be told. It is only because I was poor at judging people."

Xiao Yun composed himself. He was also curious about how Fairy Qiyue had been harmed... The matches on the Arena Stage were still continuing.

Arena Stage Number Three: Li Pingan of Dao Seeking Sect versus Holy Son of Tianji Pavilion Jiang Hao.

After Li Pingan heard this, he grinned. "Is it my turn?"

Mu Wanqing still gave him a word of caution before he went on stage, but this time it was different from the previous two times.

"Junior Brother, hold back a bit. Revered Master and Elder Fang are friends. Don't cripple the Holy Son of Tianji Pavilion."

Li Pingan was stunned for a moment. "Senior Sister, you think too highly of me."

After speaking, he turned and leaped, landing steadily on Arena Stage Number Three.

Xie Xingchen asked worriedly, "Senior Brother won't be in trouble, right?"

Although he had seen Senior Brother Li take action a few times in the Myriad Spirit Affinity Realm, as a local of the Central Domain, Xie Xingchen had heard plenty of talk about the Holy Son of Tianji Pavilion.

Deeply ingrained impressions were still hard to change.

Seeing this, Ye Hao reached out and patted his shoulder, laughing heartily.

"Little Junior Brother, don't worry. Don't let Senior Brother Li's usual easygoing nature and lack of words fool you; when he actually fights, he's absolutely merciless. When you return to the Sect later, find a chance to spar with him a few times, and you'll understand his strength."

Hearing this, Xie Xingchen's hanging heart finally eased slightly. He took a deep breath, composed himself, and refocused his gaze on the Arena Stage, seriously observing the upcoming match.