108: Wangcai's approval

"What exactly happened?"

Immortal Master Xuan Qing approached Li Haotian, completely bewildered. He still hadn't figured out what exactly occurred, why a group of people was suddenly handed over, and why these people weren't Disciples of the Heavenly Profound Sect.

Why did the people from the Hundred Ghosts Sect want to take these individuals away, and why did their expressions turn so ugly after they were killed?

Immortal Master Xuan Qing was overwhelmed. He felt the situation was entirely out of his control. Before this Li Haotian kid had any Disciples, everything was peaceful, and the entire Sect was safe and sound.

Since he took on Disciples, he has repeatedly caused trouble with them—though perhaps not exactly trouble, as most incidents stemmed from wagers set up by others seeking conflict or necessary actions—but the Sect has been thrown into chaos.

As the Sect Master, he could still make decisions regarding certain matters initially, but gradually, many things slipped out of his control. Take today's incident, for example: he didn't even know what happened, yet Li Haotian stepped forward and resolved the matter swiftly.

"Although I have never seen that group of people in the Sect, they certainly carried the aura of the Heavenly Profound Sect. What is going on?"

Li Haotian looked at Lin Tianxuan beside him, a smile appearing on his face.

"I have already had the Elder of our Spirit Gathering Peak investigate this matter thoroughly. Those people were once Disciples of the Heavenly Profound Sect but were later expelled for various reasons. Among them were many talented individuals."

"The strongest Sect closest to the Heavenly Profound Sect is the Hundred Ghosts Sect. Therefore, this group directly joined the Hundred Ghosts Sect and became their Disciples. Because they originally had a foundation from the Heavenly Profound Sect, this led to the Hundred Ghosts Sect planning an attack against us using their own people."

The confusion before Immortal Master Xuan Qing's eyes slowly dissipated, and an expression of realization appeared on his face.

"According to you, this was a self-directed play. They must be plotting something. The Hundred Ghosts Sect deserves to be punished!"

As the Sect Master of the Sect, he instantly understood. For major Sects to dispatch so many people at once, it certainly wasn't due to a simple misunderstanding. The normal procedure for such matters should be to first inquire about what happened, issue an ultimatum to the opposing Sect, and only then make a decision.

"Just now, there were at least thirty Great Emperors hidden in the shadows. They came prepared. The resources consumed by dispatching so many Disciples and Elders will certainly not be small."

Lin Tianxuan's voice revealed a chilling intent, like a steel knife in the darkness, seemingly ready to strike and kill at any moment.

Hearing that more than thirty Great Emperor Powerhouses had suddenly appeared outside the Heavenly Profound Sect, Immortal Master Xuan Qing immediately broke out in a cold sweat. The entire Heavenly Profound Sect currently only had a little over ten Great Emperor Powerhouses stationed within the Sect, and almost half of them were in closed-door Cultivation.

If a real fight broke out, they would be completely overwhelmed by the numbers.

"This..."

"Is the Azure Sea Sect still on good terms with us?"

Lin Tianxuan was hidden beneath a black robe, and no one knew his identity. Everyone simply saw an Elder questioning the Sect Master, which felt somewhat surprising.

"The Azure Sea Sect is indeed still on good terms with us."

Immortal Master Xuan Qing nodded. In the past, the Azure Sea and Tianxuan factions had an extremely close relationship, like sworn brothers. This was because in the earliest days, Lin Tianxuan and the Old Ancestor of the Azure Sea Sect were brothers who traveled the Jianghu together.

Therefore, the relationship between the two Sects was one of mutual support; if one lacked a certain Cultivation Technique or resource, the two Sects would exchange with each other.

Even now, the two great Sects maintain this kind of relationship.

"Quickly request aid. One Peak Great Emperor (me) plus the sixteen Great Emperor Powerhouses at the Sect might not be their match."

Immortal Master Xuan Qing nodded, quickly handed over his Token, and instructed his most trusted Elder to handle the matter.

"Old Ancestor, should we recall the four Great Emperors stationed at the spatial fissure as well?"

Previously, the Heavenly Profound Sect usually only stationed one Great Emperor at the Fissure. Recently, many Alien Races have emerged from the Fissure, attempting to breach the defenses. Learning from the tragic situation at Spirit Gathering Peak and using it as a lesson, the Heavenly Profound Sect additionally dispatched three more Great Emperors to guard the Fissure.

"No, absolutely not. The reason they brought so many Powerhouses here, preparing for war at this critical juncture, is precisely to make us withdraw the Powerhouses from the Fissure. We absolutely cannot let them have their way."

Lin Tianxuan shook his head. They absolutely could not act rashly before clarifying the opponent's true intentions and objectives. Immortal Master Xuan Qing nodded repeatedly, thinking, 'As expected of the Old Ancestor, he considers more than I do.'

His first reaction was that outsiders couldn't be trusted, and he wanted to rely on his own people, but he underestimated the Old Ancestor's trust in the Azure Sea Sect.

"If you take your Token, it might not be effective, and the Great Emperor Powerhouses they dispatch shouldn't be too numerous. Have your subordinate take my Token."

Lin Tianxuan took out a pale golden Token from his hand. The moment he saw this Token, Immortal Master Xuan Qing's eyes widened.

This Token was not only the symbol of the Heavenly Profound Sect Revered Master's identity but also a heaven-rank golden magic treasure.

Since the Old Ancestor underwent Tribulation back then, this Token, symbolizing the highest authority of the Heavenly Profound Sect, vanished without a trace. It turned out it disappeared along with the Old Ancestor.

Although the Token he currently held was similar in style, it was only a Heaven Rank purple Magic Treasure. Its power was vastly inferior, and the craftsmanship was far worse.

This was the identity Token used by successive Sect Masters, passed down as a Legacy.

Li Haotian quietly watched the conversation between the two without making any response, then silently returned to the location of Spirit Gathering Peak with his two Disciples.

"It's estimated that before long, the Sect will engage in a major battle with the Hundred Ghosts Sect. You two may participate in this fight, but you must ensure your own safety. Your Revered Master doesn't want to have to collect your corpses later."

Zhang Hai and Su Yao both nodded with resolute expressions. As Disciples of the Heavenly Profound Sect, they were obligated to act when the Sect faced danger.

"No problem, Revered Master, trust us."

Su Yao waved her small fist, looking very excited. She was always the happiest whenever it was time to fight.

"I have one requirement for the two of you this time: absolutely do not fight Powerhouses whose Realm is higher than yours. You are Invincible in the Same Realm, so maintain that advantage and just ruthlessly hunt down Hundred Ghosts Sect Disciples within the same Realm."

Wangcai heard this, nodded from the side, and showed an approving smile. 'As expected of the Revered Master's Revered Master! He's much more cunning than me. Invincible in the Same Realm means crushing same-Realm Powerhouses ruthlessly. This is practically an animalistic fighting style!'