After sending a sound transmission talisman to Ye Qingcheng, the Tiansheng Sect Leader sent more to the Grand Elder and the other elders. When the elders heard that something had happened to Ye Qingcheng, they rushed over in a panic.
“How is this possible?” “Who dares touch the Saintess of our Tiansheng Sect?”
The Tiansheng Sect Leader sat in the high seat, his gaze sweeping over everyone as he spoke gloomily, “The Saintess’s soul lamp has indeed gone out, and I cannot contact her!”
The elders all knew how important Ye Qingcheng was. Although she was ostensibly the provisional fiancée of the Qingshan Sect’s Saint, the Tiansheng Sect actually had multiple options for her marriage.
They had previously agreed that if the Qingshan Sect was no longer viable, they would have Ye Qingcheng enter a marriage alliance with either the Tianqi Crown Prince or the Yunhua Saint. At that time, they could align themselves with whichever side offered more benefits and deal with the other.
This would have placed the Tiansheng Sect in an invincible position! But now, Ye Qingcheng was suddenly dead!
Damn it, the Saintess’s Husband Selection Tournament was still going on outside! What was the point of the competition now? Where were they supposed to find another Ye Qingcheng?
“Investigate! Who exactly dared to kill our Saintess?” the Tiansheng Sect Leader roared. The elders nodded with grim expressions; that was all they could do for now.
Immediately, the Soul Transformation stage cultivators of the Tiansheng Sect were dispatched one by one. At the same time, the sect began internal investigations and heightened its defenses.
Mo Changye and Gu Qing, who were observing from outside the mountain gate, also noticed the changes within the Tiansheng Sect. The two looked at each other—there was definitely something fishy going on.
Subsequently, the two quietly departed and reported the situation at the Tiansheng Sect to Emperor Tianqi and the Yunhua Sacred Palace.
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After the Tiansheng Sect Leader arranged for the investigation, he began discussing with the elders how to handle the current situation. After all, the Saintess was dead—how should they deal with everything outside? How would they explain this to the Qingshan Sect?
Boom!
Just as they were struggling to come up with a good plan, a deafening explosion suddenly erupted. Array patterns shot into the sky as a pale golden light screen instantly enveloped the entire Tiansheng Sect.
The sect-protecting array had been activated. The expressions of the people in the hall changed instantly, their hearts tightening. They didn't understand why the protective array had suddenly turned on.
In the next second, a streak of light cut through the void, and a sound transmission talisman appeared before the Tiansheng Sect Leader. A disciple’s panicked voice rang out:
“Sect Leader! This is bad! The Tianqi Dynasty and the Yunhua Sacred Palace have allied with the Artifact Forging Sect and dozens of other sects! They’ve reached our mountain gate and are threatening to flatten the Tiansheng Sect!”
“What?!” Hearing the contents of the talisman, the Grand Elder’s face changed instantly, and he cried out in shock.
How did the Tianqi Dynasty and the Yunhua Sacred Palace suddenly join forces? And they had even incited so many other sects—it was clear they intended to destroy the Tiansheng Sect!
The problem was, why hadn't they received any news beforehand?
“Sect Leader, do you think our Saintess was killed by the Tianqi Dynasty and the others?” the Second Elder asked, his gaze darkening as he spoke sharply.
He continued his analysis, “I suspect they’ve been in league for a long time, secretly uniting. They must have killed the Saintess first and then come to besiege us!”
The Tiansheng Sect Leader and the other elders looked at each other. Their faces sank to the bottom of the abyss as they found themselves agreeing with this theory.
The Saintess’s soul lamp had just gone out, and before they could even process it, the major powers had launched a joint attack. The timing was so precise that it was impossible unless it was premeditated!
“A bunch of cowards! Do they really think my Tiansheng Sect is easy to bully?” the Tiansheng Sect Leader bellowed, his face filled with torrential fury and bone-chilling killing intent.
“Come, follow me to the mountain gate. I want to see exactly what they think they’re doing!” As soon as he finished speaking, his figure took to the air, with the elders following closely behind.
They instantly arrived in the sky above the mountain gate, standing within the protection of the array. Outside, they saw a massive, dense crowd covering the sky. The Imperial Guards of the Tianqi Dynasty were brimming with murderous intent.
Disciples of the Yunhua Sacred Palace stood with their magical artifacts, glaring furiously, while cultivators from the Artifact Forging Sect carried all sorts of lethal weapons. The people from every faction were radiating bloodlust.
It was a posture that suggested they wouldn't leave even the chickens or dogs of the Tiansheng Sect alive. The Tiansheng Sect Leader was furious. Damn it, they killed our Saintess, besieged us, and yet they’re the ones acting like victims?
Did they want to provoke them to death? The Tiansheng Sect Leader suppressed the rising anger in his heart.
He looked toward the leaders outside the array—Emperor Tianqi and the Palace Master of the Yunhua Sacred Palace. His voice, bolstered by profound spiritual energy, echoed through the heavens and earth:
“Your Majesty Tianqi, Palace Master! My Tiansheng Sect has always lived in harmony with you. Why are you besieging us?” His eyes were bloodshot, and the fury in his tone was almost overflowing.
When Emperor Tianqi and the others heard this, they were nearly driven mad with rage. Damn it, you killed our Crown Prince and our Saint, and yet you have the nerve to ask us why we’re attacking?
“Sect Master Gu, I see you’re the reincarnation of a dung beetle—you can’t even speak like a human!” Emperor Tianqi shouted coldly.
The Tiansheng Sect Leader trembled with rage, his face turning ashen. If the Tiansheng Sect weren't outnumbered by so many, he would have already moved to beat them so hard even their mothers wouldn't recognize them.
“Emperor Tianqi, we are all civilized people. Can you refrain from using insults?” Seeing the Tiansheng Sect Leader’s restrained appearance, Emperor Tianqi and the Palace Master of the Yunhua Sacred Palace exchanged a look.
A hint of doubt flashed in their eyes. What was this guy up to? Where were his backup plans and confidence?
With his eyes flickering, the Palace Master of the Yunhua Sacred Palace spoke, “Sect Master Gu, I advise you to recognize the circumstances!”
The group from the Tiansheng Sect grew even more incensed. What? They came to kill us, and we’re the ones who should be 'wise'?
What did that mean? Did they expect them to be grateful and appreciative, and hurry up and let themselves be killed?
“Don't push us too far!” the Tiansheng Sect Leader roared.
“We’re pushing you too far? Hahaha!” Emperor Tianqi laughed toward the sky, his eyes full of rage.
“Sect Master Gu, I advise you to be sensible and hand over the person who killed our Crown Prince! Otherwise, don't blame us for being merciless and flattening the Tiansheng Sect!” Emperor Tianqi shouted, his teeth gritted as he glared at the Sect Master.
“Yes, hand them over!” The crowd behind Emperor Tianqi shouted in unison, their voices shaking the clouds.
At this moment, the Tiansheng Sect Leader and the others were all frowning deeply, their expressions ugly. These people were shameless—they were twisting the truth and crying thief to catch a thief.
They clearly killed the Saintess, yet they were the ones filing a complaint first. The Tiansheng Sect Leader took a deep breath and said in a heavy voice:
“Everyone, you are pushing us too far! You killed my sect’s Saintess, yet you turn around and bite us, demanding we hand over a murderer!”
When Emperor Tianqi and the others heard this, they were completely enraged. The Tiansheng Sect was far too shameless. It was bad enough that they didn't admit to killing the Crown Prince and the Saint, but they were even reversing the roles!
They had already received the message from Mo Changye and the other. It was clearly Ye Qingcheng who had used her charms to lure the Crown Prince and the others to their deaths!
“Your Majesty, why waste words with them? Kill them and avenge the Crown Prince!” at that moment, the Great General of the Tianqi Dynasty said impatiently.
Emperor Tianqi and the Palace Master of the Yunhua Sacred Palace exchanged another look. They also decided to attack to test the Tiansheng Sect’s strength.
At worst, if they couldn't win, they could always retreat! “Attack! Break their array!” Emperor Tianqi ordered with a wave of his hand.
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