522: Chapter 522 You think you can come and go as you please, Heavenly Evolution Grandmaster?

Xu Ruyu led the people of the Hehuan Sect, striding out of the hall.

Xiao Nianyin followed behind him, as did Leng Ningshuang, the Grand Elder, Hua Xunhuan, Granny Liu, and the Disciples of the Hehuan Sect, one after another.

Their steps were firm; no one looked back, and no one hesitated.

Behind them lay a complete mess and the complicated gazes of the Tianyan Sect members.

But how could Shen Biyun let the matter rest?

She stood where she was, watching Xu Ruyu's back, her Face as dark as a stagnant pool.

Her son was still kneeling on the ground, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with resentment and pain.

Seeing Shen Ao in such a state, her heart felt as if it were being sliced by a knife.

She had raised this son herself; he was the person she cared about most in this world.

From the time he was small, she gave him whatever he asked for and fulfilled his every whim, never letting him suffer the slightest grievance.

But today, in front of so many people, he had been injured by an outsider—injured by a kid at the Qi Refinement Stage.

Complex emotions surged within Shen Biyun's heart.

She naturally knew that Leng Ningshuang had no feelings for Shen Ao.

As someone who had been through it all, she could tell at a glance whether a woman had a man in her heart.

The way Leng Ningshuang looked at Shen Ao never held any passion or attachment; there was only politeness, distance, and even a hint of annoyance.

She had seen through it long ago.

But what could she do?

Over the years, she had introduced Shen Ao to many Sect Saintesses—those from the Tianxuan Sect, the Tianji Sect, and the Tianquan Sect—each of whom was both talented and beautiful.

But Shen Ao simply looked down on them, not even giving them a second glance.

His heart only held Leng Ningshuang, that Leng Mian woman from the Hehuan Sect.

She had advised him, scolded him, and even hit him, but nothing worked.

Shen Ao said that in this life, he would marry no one but Leng Ningshuang, and if he couldn't have her, he would remain unmarried forever.

As his mother, what could she do?

She could only help him.

So, when the Hehuan Sect was at a dead end and came to her door of their own accord, she saw an opportunity.

She knew Leng Ningshuang was unwilling, but she didn't care.

As long as the rice was cooked—as long as Leng Ningshuang married into the family—she would eventually resign herself to her fate over time.

She herself had gone through the same thing back then.

She thought Xiao Nianyin would understand her.

She and Xiao Nianyin were old acquaintances; they had trained and ventured through the world together, sharing a deep friendship.

Even if she used a few schemes, once Xiao Nianyin arrived and she explained everything, coupled with the fact that the Tianyan Sect had provided refuge to the Hehuan Sect, Xiao Nianyin wouldn't go as far as to have a falling out with her.

She knew Xiao Nianyin too well; although that woman was cold, she valued loyalty and friendship and wouldn't turn against her over such a small matter.

But she hadn't expected that the one in charge of the Hehuan Sect would be Xu Ruyu.

Xiao Nianyin, who used to be the sole authority, now actually had to defer to Xu Ruyu.

Everything was different from what she had anticipated.

Furthermore, this Xu Ruyu actually dared to strike on her own territory and injure her son, Shen Ao; did he not have any respect for her at all?

Shen Biyun took a deep breath, suppressing the fury in her heart as a cold light flashed in her eyes.

“Stop!”

Her voice wasn't loud, but it was infused with True Qi, exploding in the hall like a clap of thunder.

The Tianyan Sect Disciples, who had been hesitating earlier, all drew their Magical Artifacts in unison, blocking the hall's entrance.

Several Elders also stepped forward, standing in the way of the Hehuan Sect members.

Although they were wary of Xiao Nianyin's strength, since the Sect Master had spoken, they had to act.

The Hehuan Sect members stopped in their tracks, their expressions turning grave.

Zhao Yan clenched his fists, his eyes burning with rage.

Ning Caihe pressed his hand against his sword hilt, the blade vibrating slightly.

Qingyan stood among the crowd, her delicate Face full of anger, not retreating a single step.

Xu Ruyu turned around and looked at Shen Biyun, his gaze as calm as water.

Shen Biyun stepped down from her throne, walking toward Xu Ruyu one step at a time.

Her pace was slow, but every step carried a sense of oppression.

The pressure of the Tribulation Transcendence Stage bore down on the Hehuan Sect members like a mountain; the Faces of some Disciples with lower Cultivation turned pale, and sweat broke out on their foreheads, but no one retreated.

Shen Biyun walked up to Xu Ruyu and stopped.

She looked at Xu Ruyu, a cold sneer curling her lips.

“Fine then. You injure my son and then expect to just walk away scot-free?” Her voice was cold, like the bitter wind of midwinter. “Do you truly think my Tianyan Sect is a place where your Hehuan Sect can come and go as you please?”

Xu Ruyu looked at her without saying a word.

Shen Biyun’s gaze moved past Xu Ruyu and landed on Xiao Nianyin.

Xiao Nianyin stood behind Xu Ruyu, expressionless, her gaze as calm as water.

Shen Biyun glanced at her, feeling a bit uncertain in her heart.

She didn't know what Xiao Nianyin's current Cultivation level was, but she knew she was no match for her.

She didn't even know if Xiao Nianyin would turn against her for the sake of Xu Ruyu. But she bet that Xiao Nianyin wouldn't. She bet that Xiao Nianyin still valued their old friendship.

“Xu Ruyu,” Shen Biyun withdrew her gaze and looked at him, “you injured my son. How do you plan to resolve this matter?”

Xu Ruyu looked at her and said calmly, “What does Sect Leader Shen have in mind?”

Shen Biyun sneered. She first glanced at Xiao Nianyin, and seeing that she had no intention of speaking, she felt a slight sense of relief.

She didn't know why Xiao Nianyin wasn't standing up for him, but she knew that this might be her chance.

“Previously, I only agreed to take in the members of your Hehuan Sect for the sake of Xiao Nianyin’s Face.” Her voice was cold, carrying a condescending arrogance. “But I didn't expect that instead of being grateful, you would actually cause trouble in my Tianyan Sect, showing absolutely no respect for me, Shen Biyun.”

“And for that, you even injured my, Shen Biyun's, only son.”

“Xu Ruyu, do you think you can still walk out of the Tianyan Sect today?”