76: Chapter 76

“Sect Master Chen, please take the matter I mentioned earlier seriously.” Seeing Chen Xuan's composed demeanor, Bai Tang had to remind him again.

“Although your Sect's strength is not weak, this is, after all, a joint effort by the Four Great Sects. You must not take it lightly.”

Qi Yue frowned slightly upon hearing this, displeased with Bai Tang's lack of foresight.

Given the Sect Master's mysterious and unfathomable methods, let alone the Four Great Sects joining forces, what difference would it make even if the Central Domain Holy Land launched a full-scale invasion?

Wait!

This seems like an Opportunity to prove myself and earn merit.

A flash of light appeared in Qi Yue's beautiful eyes, and a faint sense of anticipation arose in her heart.

Chen Xuan chuckled, "I know what I'm doing! Since you traveled thousands of miles to inform my Dao Seeking Sect, why not stay here for a few days to rest? It would allow me to fulfill my duties as a host."

"The peaches grown here taste quite good. You should try them."

Seeing this, Bai Tang sighed lightly in his heart, feeling that Sect Master Chen was still too dismissive.

The other five people immediately nodded and agreed upon hearing this. The Spiritual Qi in the Dao Seeking Sect was as thick as water; even staying here for an hour would be a tremendous Opportunity, let alone five days.

“Thank you, Sect Master!”

After bowing, the five people each took an Immortal Peach and began to enjoy it.

Only Bai Tang remained standing, still thinking. Staying at the Dao Seeking Sect for a few days was indeed a good choice. Firstly, he could ask the Senior for guidance on sword techniques. Secondly, when the Four Great Sects launched their joint attack, he might be able to help.

After all, my sword isn't just for show!

Bai Tang cupped his hands and bowed, saying, “Thank you for your kindness, Sect Master Chen. This Junior still needs to send a message to his Sect, so I will take my leave now.”

Chen Xuan nodded slightly: “Very well!”

“Fellow Daoist, won't you try this Immortal Peach?”

His gaze only lingered on the last plump Immortal Peach for a moment before moving away as if brushing dust off. It was just a spiritual fruit; it was better to leave it for the accompanying Fellow Daoists! For him, who was at the Second Layer of Golden Core Stage, the Spiritual Qi contained within this kind of spiritual fruit was negligible.

He might as well quickly find a place in the Dao Seeking Sect to Cultivate.

“Thank you for your kindness, Sect Master Chen. Please leave this spiritual fruit for the other Fellow Daoists to enjoy.”

Qi Yue shook her head slightly upon seeing this scene. He truly was a fool.

“This... this is...” After one person took a bite of the Immortal Peach, he was so astonished that he couldn't speak coherently.

“This peach... my Comprehension Ability... I feel like I suddenly grew a brain!” Another person excitedly clapped his hands, his palms trembling slightly from excessive excitement.

“What strong vitality! I... I feel like my Lifespan has increased instantly.”

The five people spoke one after another.

Exclamations of surprise rose and fell, and their gazes toward Chen Xuan were filled with gratitude.

“Gulp!”

Someone swallowed the peach pit whole.

Others were constantly sucking their fingers, afraid of wasting even a bit, showing how precious this Immortal Peach was. After hearing that Bai Tang had left his peach for them, the five people were practically ready to kneel and thank this Benevolent Lord.

Bai Tang, who had only walked a few steps, heard the exclamations behind him clearly. "Increased Lifespan?" "Comprehension Ability greatly increased?" These words struck his heart like heavy hammers, causing his footsteps to halt abruptly, nearly making him stumble and fall.

He turned his head sharply, looking at the Immortal Peach that had already been divided among the five people.

Impossible, impossible!

Capable of both increasing Comprehension Ability and extending Lifespan—not even a sixth-grade elixir could achieve that. How could a mere peach have such effects? It must be that these Fellow Daoists are exaggerating.

Bai Tang turned around, intending to continue his departure.

Suddenly, he felt a tightness in his throat and a blockage in his chest, feeling stifled and regretful.

But what if?

The density of Spiritual Qi in the Dao Seeking Sect is rarely seen in the world. What if such a spiritual fruit truly exists here?

Bai Tang looked at the Sect plaza outside the Sect Main Hall, his brow tightly furrowed. Finally, gritting his teeth, he left the Sect Main Hall.

Chen Xuan looked at the departing back of the man who carried a sword and admired him slightly. The character of the Cultivators from the Bamboo Mountain Sword Sect was indeed good; even when faced with a treasure like the Immortal Peach, he could still walk away without a second glance.

After the remaining five people also departed.

Qi Yue bowed and said, “Sect Master, do you need me to eliminate those Sects? Your subordinate guarantees not a single one will be left!”

Chen Xuan waved his hand: “If others don't offend me, I won't offend them. If they offend me, I will definitely destroy them.”

If you destroy them now, how am I supposed to collect the System rewards?

Chen Xuan had already discovered this when he previously destroyed the Po Shan Sect. Only external enemies considered threats to the Dao Seeking Sect would grant reputation points upon being slain. When Chen Xuan killed the ants blocking the entrance to the Spirit Void Secret Realm, there was no notification.

When he killed the Cultivator from the Yin Yang Sect in the mirror heart trial tower, there were also no rewards.

Qi Yue praised, “The Sect Master is righteous.”

Unfortunately, those Four Great Sects won't cherish this chance to live, she silently added in her heart. Even the one surnamed Bai was slightly more clever than these Four Great Sects... Three days later!

Atop the main peak of the Crimson Firmament Sect, the Third Elder stood on the central high platform of the plaza. Due to the trip to the Spirit Void Secret Realm, the Third Elder had been promoted to Grand Elder. He almost wanted to thank the Dao Seeking Sect.

Below, five thousand Sect Cultivators formed a square formation, their Aura magnificent.

Four thousand of them had reached the Foundation Establishment Realm, while the remaining one thousand Qi Refining Cultivators were going to clean up the battlefield.

After all, wouldn't they need manpower to search for Magic Treasures and Opportunities, and pursue the ordinary Disciples of the Dao Seeking Sect?

That's right!

Their campaign, discussed with the other three Hegemon-level Forces, involved the "Three Alls Policy": kill all, loot all, burn all of the Dao Seeking Sect. This was also to make the people of the Eastern Domain understand the situation: a Hegemon-level Force is not something just any kitten or puppy can provoke.

Even if they have a Golden Core Expert, so what? They will merely become stepping stones for the Crimson Firmament Sect's prestige.

However, internally within the Sect, the Third Elder used a more respectable narrative: "A mere Dao Seeking Sect dared to kill my Crimson Firmament Sect's Grand Elder and even my Sect's Second Elder in broad daylight. This is intolerable!"

“By order of the Sect Master, this expedition has only one goal: to flatten the Dao Seeking Sect and seek justice for the Grand Elder and the Second Elder.”

His voice was like a great bell, resonating in the hearts of every Crimson Firmament Sect Disciple.

As his voice fell, the Disciples within the Sect erupted with a strong response.

“Flatten the Dao Seeking Sect!”

“Avenge the Elders!”

The Third Elder nodded in satisfaction upon seeing this scene and waved his hand.

Five thousand Cultivators boarded the Sect's flying boat, fully prepared. Following them were the Sect Elders, the Sect Masters of the affiliated Sects, and the Sect’s Protectors.

Aside from the Outer Sect Disciples and Utility Disciples, the Crimson Firmament Sect had essentially mobilized its entire force this time.

At the same time!

Outside the Leaving Fire Pavilion Main Hall.

Pavilion Master Ling Chuan flew through the air and personally stood on the high platform, surveying the eight thousand Disciples of the Pavilion below. Remembering how several Elders and Disciples were lost in the Spirit Void Secret Realm, only for all the Opportunities to be seized by the Dao Seeking Sect, his anger was hard to quell.

In previous trips to the Spirit Void Secret Realm, when had they not returned fully loaded?

Yet this time, not only did they fail to seize many Magic Treasures and Opportunities, but they also lost their Grand Elder inside.

His gaze swept over the crowd below, and he said with a solemn expression, "The Dao Seeking Sect is treacherous and sinister! They secretly dealt a fatal blow in the Secret Realm, killing my Leaving Fire Pavilion's Grand Elder! This hatred is irreconcilable!"

After he finished speaking, seeing that the emotional response below was not strong enough, he added, "Furthermore, they insulted my Sect Disciple, Chu Linger, threatening to take her as a maidservant for daily enjoyment."

As soon as his voice fell, the Disciples below erupted with magnificent Aura and overflowing rage.

Chu Linger is a Prodigy within the Pavilion, the Dao Companion candidate many people dream of. If she were to be humiliated by the Dao Seeking Sect, what would they even dream about at night?

The Grand Elder was killed, and the Second Elder could replace him, but daring to bully Chu Linger is absolutely intolerable.

Chu Linger: "???"