Chapter 327: What I Want Is the Entire Qingyun World
At the border between You Province and Yun Province, on the North Peak of Xuan Yuan Immortal Mountain.
The Elders from the Elder Council, summoned, flew through the air, leading their Disciples to prepare to descend the mountain to resist the corpse tide and guide their respective Sect Family members into the grand formation.
As they passed a white jade palace on the South Peak, they saw a figure standing on a high cliff.
It was a man dressed in purple robes with a purple Immortal crown, his face like jade and lips like painted rouge. He stood with his hands behind his back, gazing expressionlessly at everything happening outside the mountain, deeply engrossed.
At that time, the mountain wind was fierce, but a faint Mystic Light shimmered around the man, preventing his robes from being ruffled; they remained smooth and uncreased.
The only thing moving was a white jade thumb ring he twirled lightly with his fingers.
“It’s Holy Son Chu. Since returning from the Youxian Assembly, Holy Son Chu seems to have appeared very rarely.”
“There won't be any Holy Son Chu anymore.”
“?”
“You still don't know?”
“I was in secluded cultivation and only recently emerged. What happened in the Mansion?”
“This time, Young Master Zhong Chen led the Youxian Assembly as the personal Disciple to visit the other Five Great Immortal Sects. Now, it's widely rumored in the Mansion that the Immortal Master Head intends to pass the position of personal Disciple to Young Master Zhong Chen. Our foreign-surname Saint is probably about to leave the mountain soon.”
“No wonder Young Master Zhong Chen has been seen coming and going in the Mansion these past few days, even pointing fingers at the Elder Council.”
“Ah, don't speak such nonsense. If it gets out, you'll lose your life.”
During their flight, the figure on the cliff caused a flurry of whispers among the Immortal Mansion Disciples.
Hearing this, several Zhong Family Elders of Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion couldn't help but exchange glances.
In truth, they had known from the beginning that Chu Xian was not qualified to take charge of the xuan yuan pearl.
That was the Foundation of their Immortal Sect, the basis for their Zhong Family to control the world. How could it be passed on to someone else?
It was just that the young Disciples of the Zhong Family in this generation did not have particularly high cultivation talents. For the sake of stability within the Mansion and to prevent the position of personal Disciple from causing open strife among the Immortal Sect Bloodlines, which would harm the Foundation, the Immortal Master Head had appointed Chu Xian as the personal Disciple.
It must be said, the Immortal Master Head's discernment was indeed sharp.
Chu Xian not only possessed extremely high talent but also had strong leadership, yet he was neither arrogant nor overbearing.
He was a man of few words, with deep thoughts, and was fair in rewards and punishments. As an outsider holding the high position of Immortal Sect personal Disciple, he maintained peace within the Mansion—this was his capability.
In the eyes of countless cultivators in the Qingyun World, apart from the Young Miss Master Jian of Lingjian Mountain, who also possessed remarkable leadership, Chu Xian ranked among the top three in terms of overall ability among the personal Disciples of various Sects.
And the existence of this foreign-surname personal Disciple, besides ensuring stability within the Mansion, also kept the young Disciples within the Zhong Family constantly striving, leading them to seclude themselves and cultivate diligently over the years.
After all, anyone would feel a surge of determination upon realizing that their family's power was about to be usurped by someone else.
Therefore, for so many years, Chu Xian had indeed made great contributions to Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion.
Not to mention the other foreign-surname Elders, even their own family Elders greatly admired Chu Xian.
However, when the time for power transition came, everything reverted to its original state.
The main branch of the Zhong Family had actually been worried that the Chu Family might rebel against Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion because of this, but they didn't expect Chu Xian to show much emotion, treating everyone as he had before.
Faced with such loyal behavior, even some conservative Elders of the Zhong Family had nothing to say, only feeling regret that he was not a member of the Zhong Family.
As they pondered, the Elders and Disciples of Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion roared down the mountain, wielding Immortal Light as they charged towards the corpse tide below.
And not long after they had just left the formation, a woman gracefully walked out from the personal Disciple's White Jade Palace on the South Peak.
Her dark hair was styled into a double-looped bun, adorned with a delicate filigree and pearl-inlaid golden Phoenix hairpin. Over a moon-white crossed-collar scholar's skirt, she wore a rouge-red half-sleeved jacket. The edges of her clothes were embroidered with intertwined peony patterns, and a silver silk shawl swayed gently with her steps, making her an absolute beauty.
The woman's name was Zhong Wan'er, the youngest daughter born to Xuan Yuan's Immortal Master Head Zhong Li and his concubine.
When the Saint position was initially established, she was also ordered to marry Chu Xian as his wife.
“Husband, Third Brother has arrived and is waiting for you in the palace.”
Zhong Wan'er spoke softly, gently stroking her abdomen. Her bulging belly clearly indicated she was pregnant.
Chu Xian listened and spoke softly: “Some say the history of the Qingyun World is a history of myriad races cultivating Immortality, and others say it is a history of Human Race revival. Which do you think is more accurate?”
“Both statements are appropriate. Whether it’s cultivating Immortality or the Human Race’s revival, they have always run through thousands of years of history. Why does Husband ask this?”
“I just feel that neither of these statements seems appropriate.”
Zhong Wan'er looked at him with a hint of confusion: “Then what description would be appropriate?”
Chu Xian looked at the endless corpse tide and spoke softly: “I think the history of the Qingyun World is a history of greed.”
“Greed?”
“No matter the era, no matter the race, and no matter the person, all are driven by greed—for the Dao, for Immortal fate, for longevity, for power—never resting.”
“?”
“Originally, the Lasting Peace Race was annihilated by the Heavenly Dao due to greed. The Great Xia became a tool for Immortal Sect rule due to greed. Sect Disciples were refined by Zheng Family Old Ancestor due to greed. All these are recorded in history, yet once you entice them, they rush forward one after another, as if they have learned no lesson at all.”
A hint of worry appeared in Zhong Wan'er's eyes, and she instinctively placed her hand on her husband's arm.
She didn't know why her husband was sighing like this. After much thought, she could only conclude that the recent rumors about the personal Disciple in the Mansion had caused resentment in his heart.
Chu Xian curved his lips, then strode towards the White Jade Palace.
Inside the main hall of the palace, Zhong Chen was seated in a chair. Upon seeing Chu Xian arrive, a look of disgust appeared on his face.
Chu Xian had another nickname among their Zhong Family Disciples: the 'Family Thief.' Disgust was perfectly natural.
Especially recently, after rumors spread that he was about to take charge of the Sacred Artifact, Chu Xian had presented several women from his Chu Family. Although they were very much to his taste, it only intensified his disgust towards Chu Xian.
However, in front of his sister, Zhong Chen did not show this disgust.
“Third Brother.”
“Wan'er, you are pregnant now and should not stand for long. Go to sleep first. Your husband and I have some matters to discuss.”
Zhong Wan'er glanced at Chu Xian and said, “Husband has been working hard for Sect matters these past few days and is a bit tired. Third Brother, please don't keep him talking too late.”
Zhong Chen nodded upon hearing this: “I understand.”
“Then Wan'er will take her leave.”
“Go on.”
Zhong Chen responded, then looked at Chu Xian: “It has been many days since you returned from the Youxian Assembly. Why have you not come to pay your respects to me?”
Zhong Wan'er was walking towards the sleeping quarters at the back, and her brow couldn't help but furrow slightly.
In truth, ever since rumors about Young Master Zhong Chen taking charge of the Sacred Artifact began circulating within the Sect, many people had distanced themselves from this White Jade Palace.
Therefore, her husband didn't have much to do; his 'hard work' was nothing more than a lie.
The reason she said that was because her Third Brother had always had a bad temper, and now that he was gaining power, he had become even worse. She was afraid that her Third Brother would go too far.
She gently took off her outer robe, looked at her bulging abdomen, and revealed a warm smile.
However, just as she lay down on the bed, intending to fall asleep, she suddenly heard a faint sound of something breaking.
Had a porcelain cup been knocked over?
She half-sat up and listened for a long time, but heard no other sounds. She then thought that since her husband was outside the hall, he should be fine, so she gently closed her eyes.
At this moment, within the main hall of the personal Disciple's White Jade Palace, a barrier formed by Mystic Light was flickering and roaring.
This was a sound-isolating spell, though not too profound, merely suppressing the propagation of airflow with Spiritual Qi.
And within this formation, Zhong Chen, his arm broken, was filled with terror as Chu Xian's hand gripped his neck, lifting him off the ground: “Chu Xian, you thief! How dare you disrespect me! Do you not value your life!?”
Chu Xian looked at him silently: “Sometimes, when I see people who are utterly foolish, I truly cannot help but feel the urge to kill, wondering why the Heavenly Dao would allow people like you to exist in this world.”
“You want to kill me? Chu Xian, you know, if you dare to kill me, my father will absolutely not let you go!”
“Why wouldn't he let me go?”
“Father has already chosen me to take charge of the Sacred Artifact. How dare you have the audacity to kill his successor!”
Chu Xian remained silent after hearing this, but an Immortal Light instantly shot out from between his brows, snapping his shoulder bone with a crack.
The intense pain made Zhong Chen scream, a sharp and shrill sound instantly filling the entire hall.
This Third Young Master of Xuan Yuan could not believe it; how dared he?
He was the next Immortal Master Head of Xuan Yuan. How dared Chu Xian, a mere Sect Disciple, commit such an act of insubordination?
“You want to take charge of the Sacred Artifact, you resent me for taking your position. My Zhong Family was indeed right about you; you've always harbored murderous intent!”
“I said, I'm finally unable to resist killing you because you're too foolish.”
Zhong Chen, his eyes filled with fear, clutched his shoulder: “Don't you just want the xuan yuan pearl? All right, I promise you, after I ascend to the throne, I can abdicate the Sacred Artifact and the position of Immortal Master Head to you. Chu Xian, killing me now will do you no good!”
Chu Xian tightened his grip, his fingernails digging into the flesh of Zhong Chen's neck: “You cannot become the personal Disciple, nor can you take charge of the Sacred Artifact.”
“Father has already said he will pass the position to me. I can swear to the Heavenly Dao.”
“You still don't understand.”
Chu Xian waved his hand, smashing him onto the white jade slab in the hall, and picked up the tea from the table: “You were never the one he chose from the beginning to the end.”
Zhong Chen clutched his aching arm and desperately shuffled backward: “Are you out of your mind? Wan'er, Wan'er!”
“What I'm saying is true. He chose your eighth brother, Zhong Qi. As for you, you were actually sent by him for me to kill. Otherwise, he wouldn't have even left you a wisp of Qi to protect your heart.”
“Nonsense!”
Chu Xian finished his tea and walked to him: “Think carefully, why is your cultivation the lowest among your twenty-six brothers, yet he wants everyone in the Mansion to believe that you are the one to take charge of the Sacred Artifact? Don't you find that strange at all?”
Zhong Chen narrowed his eyes: “Father naturally values my ability. Moreover, with abundant Dao fruits from the ruins now, improving cultivation is not difficult at all.” “No, he did this simply because your temper is the worst among your brothers.”
“What nonsense are you talking about—”
“He thought that if he didn't pass the Sacred Artifact to me, I would harbor resentment, especially since my Chu Family occupies half the territory of Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion. He didn't want the Chu Family to defect because of this, and at the same time, he hoped that I could continue to be used by Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion. That's why he pushed you, with your bad temper, in front of me, to provoke me.”
Chu Xian stared at him: “He knew that with your arrogant nature, I would inevitably be unable to resist killing you.”
Zhong Chen looked at him in terror: “Stop talking nonsense! What good would my father gain from doing this—”
“Think carefully. If you can be a bit smarter, I might spare your life.”
“Chu Xian, calm down! I promise, after I ascend to the throne, I will find an opportunity to abdicate to you.”
A hint of disappointment appeared in Chu Xian's eyes, and he swung a fist, striking Zhong Chen's thigh.
A shrill scream accompanied by the sound of bone breaking echoed. Zhong Chen's eyes were bloodshot, and as he tilted his head back, even his hair ornament shattered against the palace pillar. He looked down at his lower body, only to see his right leg bent unnaturally forward from the knee, the broken bone piercing directly through his skin and silk trousers, blood gushing out incessantly.
“After I kill you, the entire Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion will come to hunt me down, especially your Zhong Family main branch, who will be furious beyond measure.”
“I was captured and brought to the Immortal Hall, thinking I was surely going to die. But who would have thought he wasn't angry at all; instead, he forgave me, saying that I shouldn't have treated you like that, and that he had been negligent in his teaching.”
“I was shocked by his magnanimity, and suddenly filled with regret. So I swore on the spot to be loyal to Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion for the rest of my life. Then, he naturally allowed Zhong Qi to take charge of the Sacred Artifact. A hundred years later, Zhong Qi would ascend, and I would assist as Vice-Immortal Master Head, a happy ending for all.”
“Do you understand now? You are merely a pawn, just a shield for your virtuous younger brother. He has many sons; losing one of you is no big deal.”
Chu Xian seemed not to hear his screams, continuing to speak to himself.
At this moment, although Zhong Chen's face was still contorted with pain, his screams had stopped, only the heavy gasps from his nostrils growing more rapid.
In truth, he had indeed wondered why his father had chosen him.
Because he himself knew that, whether in cultivation or knowledge, he ranked nowhere among his many brothers.
Chu Xian smiled lightly as he looked at him: “The old dog is exceedingly cunning and adept at manipulating hearts, but perhaps he never anticipated that what I wanted was never that broken pearl.”
Zhong Chen spoke with a trembling voice: “What exactly do you want?”
“What I want is the entire Qingyun World. Now, the grand scheme, meticulously planned for decades, has begun. No one can stop me anymore.”
“Evil Seed, the Evil Seed was your doing!”
Zhong Chen didn't know how it happened, but a string seemed to be plucked in his mind, and he suddenly thought of a possibility.
However, no sooner had he finished speaking than he could no longer utter a word, for Chu Xian struck with a palm, directly shattering his head. At the same time, a burst of Immortal Light exploded, crushing his Divine Soul.
Intelligence that comes too late is not intelligence. Chu Xian looked at the gushing blood mixed with shattered brain matter and sighed indifferently.
However, just at this moment, a soft call of “Husband” suddenly rang out from behind.
He Lingxiu stepped forward, supported by a screen, her beautiful face still showing a hint of weariness.
She should have been asleep by now, but the problem was that the front hall was too quiet.
The front hall had never been so quiet before, as if there was no sound at all, yet her Third Brother and husband were clearly there.
So, He Lingxiu, feeling vaguely strange, got up again, wanting to check the situation, and as soon as she arrived in the front hall, she saw her Third Brother dead on the ground, and her husband covered in blood, her eyes instantly widened, and her mind went blank.
Upon seeing his wife, Chu Xian couldn’t help but get up from the ground and walk to her.
“Hus-husband—”
“It’s good you came; it saves me a few steps.”
He Lingxiu trembled instantly: “You go quickly, I’ll go beg Father—”
Chu Xian chuckled softly, then slowly reached out and clasped her neck.
Only at this moment did He Lingxiu realize that he intended to kill her as well, and a hint of confusion and helplessness flashed in her eyes: “Husband, what about Yun’er?”
Chu Guiyun—this was the name she had chosen for her child in advance as soon as she became pregnant, and she had called him “Yun’er” ever since.
But Chu Xian did not stop; instead, he decisively reached out and snapped her delicate neck, casually tossing her into the hall, then walked into the sleeping quarters to change out of his blood-stained clothes.
By the time he had changed his clothes, three figures were already waiting outside the White Jade Palace: “Young Master, everyone is here; we should go to the Human Race Altar.”
“Let’s depart.”
“Yes, Young Master.”
Under the gloomy sky, Chu Xian and the three people behind him rose into the air, flying towards the mountain below, where the tide of corpses surged like a sea.
As they descended into the tide of corpses, the Evil Seeds, roaring and rushing madly, completely ignored them.
Amidst the constantly churning hundred-zhang-high waves of dust, the four moved as if entering an uninhabited land, and not long after, they encountered dozens of figures within the tide of corpses, including seven carriages carrying huge iron cages.
Trapped within the iron cages were monsters covered in chaotic flesh, one of which was particularly agitated and restless.
This monstrous thing didn’t resemble a Human, but it could utter Human words, though only simple syllables like “Father,” “Big Brother,” “Ji You,” and “Inner Courtyard.”
The group met, sized each other up, then cupped their hands in greeting.
Subsequently, seven individuals soared into the air, and the iron cages locked onto the carriages were also suddenly broken free with a wave of their hands, following them with a whooshing sound.
As for the others, they all followed Chu Xian, heading towards Rihua County across the dust-churning, scarred land.
Not long after this Xuan Yuan Saint left, a golden light whistled from the direction of Tianshu Academy, condensing into a talisman at the peak of Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion.
After reviewing the scroll drawn by Ji You, the Five Great Hall Masters of Tianshu Academy quickly transmitted its contents to the other Immortal Sects.
It stated that this was not a natural disaster but a man-made calamity, that the Chu Family, Du Family, Li Family, and other Sects had lured the Immortal Sects to open the ruins, with immense ambitions, fearing it would be like the Qi Ridge incident, disrupting the Heavenly Dao and bringing disaster to the world.
Above Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion, the Elders who had arrived to resist the tide of corpses looked up and saw this talisman.
They had initially thought Tianshu Academy was still urging them to close the ruins, but after just a few rough glances, their expressions instantly changed drastically.
They knew that Tianshu Academy always acted with rigor, and if the content wasn't true, it wouldn't be announced to other Immortal Sects in such a manner.
Thus, in an instant, some began to copy the contents, while others flew to the White Jade Palace of the direct Disciples on South Peak.
Zhong Li, the Head of Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion, had been in seclusion for many years, diligently cultivating with the sole aim of Ascension, and had not met with others for a long time.
Only after the message was delivered did he emerge from seclusion with a solemn expression, his eyes, surging with Immortal Light, as profound as the night.
At this moment, two corpses, covered with white cloths, had been brought before him.
Other Zhong Family Elders who heard the news also gathered, their expressions becoming extremely grave as they looked at the corpses before them. Soon, the message from Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion was transmitted to the other Immortal Sects.
Actually, regarding the previous message from Tianshu Academy, the other Five Great Immortal Sects had maintained a certain degree of doubt, as this matter indeed sounded quite preposterous.
Setting aside how they had remained hidden for so long, just the claim that they had arranged for Evil Seeds to hide before the Great Barren Forest opened seemed unbelievable.
Because they couldn’t fathom how these people could have known in advance that the items from the ruins had received the Heavenly Dao’s forgiveness, thereby prompting the Immortal Sects to dispatch forces to open the ruins.
Could it be that they manipulated the Heavenly Dao, preventing the items from the ruins from being annihilated?
But how could Human power affect the Heavenly Dao? This was illogical.
Many believed that even if these Sects had issues, it was merely to release Evil Seeds to profit from the chaos, and it couldn't be as serious as “bringing disaster to the world.”
However, with this message from Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion, the previous sense of complacency and underestimation suddenly vanished.
Chu Xian killed the Head of Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion’s son and daughter, acting with such decisiveness and ruthlessness, which clearly showed that the Chu Family had never considered how they would face the Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion's furious wrath in the future.
And for them to have such confidence, it was certainly not just because they could control the Evil Seeds.
Thus, not long after, countless Immortal Sect powerful cultivators soared out of the mountains, departing with a whoosh.
Shengjing City, Changsheng Avenue.
Ji You was on a teahouse closer to the city edge, constantly watching the roaring Evil Seeds outside the great formation.
He had been away from the Cloud Mist Mountain Peak for some time, and during that period, he had even slept, fully replenishing his depleted Spiritual Qi and Divine Thought.
But Tianshu Academy still showed no movement.
According to Zuoqiuyang, this matter was of great importance and required informing the Five Great Immortal Sects first to make a joint decision.
This made Ji You feel as if the Immortal Sects were like a massive machine, highly powerful but operating very slowly.
Of course, this was also related to the Immortal Sects’ lofty status.
These people who controlled the world did not just treat Mortals as ants; even Sects were considered insignificant in their eyes, likely never imagining that such high-ranking and powerful individuals like themselves would be threatened by those within their grasp.
“Clap!”
“?”
A crisp slap sound rang out, causing Ji You to turn his head to look at Cao Jinsong, who had slapped himself, his expression becoming strange.
What was going on?
Cao Jinsong rubbed his face, looked at him, lightly said “It’s nothing,” then picked up his teacup and took a sip.
He knew that Ji You’s return this time must be because he had learned of something critical, and it was likely related to this tide of corpses; otherwise, he wouldn’t have discussed it with the Five Great Hall Masters for so long.
He was absolutely curious and almost asked just now, but fortunately, he reined himself in in time.
Because he felt that this secret was definitely deadly, not something his cultivation could handle.
And as they observed the Evil Seeds, many others were observing him.
For example, the Sect powerful cultivators in the neighboring Chong Wang mansion, including He Lingxiu, Shi Junhao, and Chai Ze, who had just emerged from seclusion.
Looking at Ji You, who clearly only had a Profound Qi aura, and thinking of yesterday’s magnificent Dao of the Sword, it was impossible for them not to be curious.
Even several princesses residing in the imperial palace, after hearing about yesterday’s events, couldn’t help but gaze at his figure from afar.
“Father, we were saved by him after all. It’s only right and proper for your daughter to go say thank you.”
“The current situation is unclear. Let’s talk about it after this matter passes.”
“Father…”
He Lingxiu came back to her senses at the sound, turning to look at Qiu Hanyue, who seemed a bit restless, her brows slightly furrowed.
This broad-minded direct Disciple of Zizai Hall naturally understood that the Qiu Family Young Miss, who had been unwilling to marry him because he was a private cultivator from the countryside, was probably regretting it immensely by now.
But the problem was, He Lingxiu herself had also reached marriageable age, and for some reason, she also felt a sense of regret. She actually had a very good impression of Ji You, especially when she went to Lingjian Mountain to seek the Dao back then, it was he who found Medicinal Pills for her injuries.
But at the time, she felt her status was insufficient, so she didn't consider it in that light, and out of appreciation for his talent, she tried to pull him into her own camp through Qiu Hanyue, never expecting to feel so ashamed now because of him.
Her cultivation was extremely strong, and she held the status of a direct Disciple, so she naturally wasn't willing to find someone weaker than herself. It was precisely because of this that she found it very difficult to find a suitable husband.
She had originally thought she could choose between Shi Junhao and Chai Ze in the future, but after witnessing the scene of him bringing his sword like a sea of stars to kill, her original choice suddenly made her feel an imbalance, as if she was settling for less.
However, even though many women harbored thoughts of him, very few actually went to visit him.
After all, the matter of the Five Great Immortal Sects jointly wanting to pursue him had not yet been clarified, and many felt that given his personality, even if his combat power was strong, he would likely still cause trouble in the future.
The Qiu family head, who had regretted for a moment, also thought this way, so he kept an eye on his daughter, not allowing her to act rashly.
Even the guards accompanying the princesses warned them not to go forward and speak, fearing they might incur the Immortal Sects’ displeasure and suffer involvement like the Wei Residence Young Miss, who was subjected to a city-wide search.
“This child’s combat power is outstanding. If he could get closer to the Immortal Sects, his future would surely be limitless. Let alone the status of an Elder, becoming a direct Disciple might not even be difficult.”
“It’s a pity he always disregards rules, and even Tianshu Academy can hardly tolerate him, which greatly lowers his potential.”
He Ye leaned against the covered walkway, unable to resist speaking softly to He Lingxiu.
He Lingxiu nodded after hearing him, knowing that her father was right. With such combat power, if only he acted more according to rules and didn’t have so many ideas, it would be good.
Then she could speak many good words for him, and perhaps he could regain the favor of the Five Great Hall Masters.
Just at this moment, a vast and immense aura suddenly rose from Tianshu Academy, arriving in an instant with a roar.
Everyone’s hearts trembled, and they immediately withdrew their gaze from Ji You, turning to look back.
Under the gloomy sky, many Tianshu Academy Elders who had not appeared for decades came overwhelmingly, those in the Innate Realm, Boundless Realm, and even Divine Soul Realm, all rushed out of the city with a roar.
Subsequently, spells and Mystic Light soared, violently colliding with the surging tide of corpses, forcefully tearing open a wide path and rapidly clearing the Evil Seeds besieging the city.
Everyone was stunned, not understanding why Tianshu Academy had suddenly become serious.
One must know that Tianshu Academy had also notified the Elders of the Elder Council to go out of the city to receive refugees not long ago, but only a few responded accordingly.
Amidst their confusion, another Elder, who had accompanied these people, landed on the teahouse, but instead of going out of the city, he went to the teahouse opposite and bowed slightly in front of Ji You.
Not long after, Ji You rose and left with him.
At the same time, the expressions of the group of people also on the teahouse suddenly became somewhat strange.
Seeing this, He Lingxiu was a bit puzzled and curious about what the Elder had told him.
Chong Wang always liked to cater to others’ preferences, so he immediately dispatched a subordinate to the teahouse opposite to inquire.
Not long after, the subordinate returned to Chong Wang’s residence, attracting widespread attention.
“They came to invite someone.”
“Invite someone?”
“They said they were sent by Hall Master Zuoqiu to invite Ji You to Zizai Hall to discuss matters with the Five Great Hall Masters.”
“?”
Ji You had already soared into the Inner Courtyard with the Elder and was walking along the mountain path towards Zizai Hall, feeling a slight surprise, as he also didn’t know why Tianshu Academy had suddenly reacted so strongly, directly sending so many people to clear out the Evil Seeds.
Until he entered Zizai Hall and read the message Zuoqiuyang handed him.
“Chu Xian killed the Head of Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion’s son and daughter and defected from the Sect?”
“Not only that, the woman was also his wife, and she was even pregnant with a child.”
Ji You now understood why Tianshu Academy had suddenly reacted so strongly, because since Chu Xian dared to do this, it meant they already had the confidence to fearlessly face Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion, and even no longer feared exposure.
Zuoqiuyang then handed him another message: “Those involved are not just the Chu Family, Li Family, Du Family, and Liu Family that you investigated.”
“There are more?”
“That’s right. After receiving the message, the Five Great Immortal Sects searched around according to your deduction and found many residences and Daoist sites with no corpses, not even bloodstains.”
Ji You unfolded the message and saw the Zhu Family of Qing Province, the Zhuang Family of Ling Province, the Wei Family of Yong Province, and so on, all renowned millennium Sects in the Qingyun World.
Hundred-year Sects like the Bai Family, Du Family, and Liu Family were practically insignificant small fries on this list.
Chai Hu chimed in softly: “The magnitude of this matter far exceeds previous expectations. The Six Great Immortal Sects have decided to jointly pursue and execute them.”
“Six Great? That’s one more than me.”
(7,500 words, asking for monthly tickets, asking for monthly tickets, asking for monthly tickets)
