Chapter 60: A Dog-Eat-Dog Show
Translator: Krukist
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The Flying Feather Sect was one of the top major sects in the Radiant Sun Empire, located in the northern city of Frostpeak City. Its headquarters occupied more than half of Frostpeak City.
At this moment, Lin Tiancheng, the current sect master of the Flying Feather Sect, was discussing something with the sect's grand elder, Feng Lun. Only the two of them were present in the hall.
Tap, tap!
The sound of hurried footsteps echoed from outside the hall, causing Lin Tiancheng and Feng Lun to frown. When had their sect members become so undisciplined?
Under their displeased gazes, a figure rushed into the hall. It was Elder Chen Gong, who was in charge of the sect's Soul Tablet Hall.
When they saw it was Chen Gong, Lin Tiancheng and Feng Lun were both stunned. Elder Chen Gong was responsible for the Soul Tablet Hall, and unless something major had happened, he would never leave his post.
Instantly, Lin Tiancheng and Feng Lun's expressions turned grave. They knew very well the significance of the Soul Tablet Hall. If something happened there, it meant that the Flying Feather Sect was facing a major crisis.
"Sect Master, Grand Elder, Ye Feng's soul tablet has shattered!" Elder Chen Gong announced as soon as he entered the hall, his face filled with anger.
"What?"
As soon as Chen Gong spoke, Lin Tiancheng and Feng Lun stood up abruptly, their faces pale. Feng Lun couldn't help but exclaim.
As the sect master and grand elder of the Flying Feather Sect, they naturally understood what it meant for a soul tablet to shatter.
A shattered soul tablet meant death.
A soul tablet was a special artifact that could hold a trace of a person's soul. Its sole purpose was to indicate whether the person whose soul was imprinted on it was alive or dead.
Although the soul tablet's function was simple, it was an extremely rare artifact. Even a top-tier sect like the Flying Feather Sect only had soul tablets for the sect master, elders, and a few core disciples.
Even in the Radiant Sun Empire, only members of the royal family or high-ranking officials had the privilege of having their soul tablets imprinted.
"Grand Elder, gather all the Profound Sovereign experts of our sect. We're heading to Divine Arrival City!" Lin Tiancheng's eyes narrowed, and a bone-chilling coldness emanated from his body as he spoke to Feng Lun.
The Flying Feather Sect had only five core disciples, each of whom was considered a pillar of the sect's future, potential candidates for the positions of elder or even sect master.
Now, someone had dared to kill Ye Feng, one of the Flying Feather Sect's core disciples. As the sect master, if Lin Tiancheng didn't seek revenge, what would become of the sect's dignity?
Even if he disregarded the sect's reputation, the disciples of the Flying Feather Sect would be disheartened.
"Sect Master, there are rumors circulating in the empire that the emperor is planning to take action against the major sects. If we..." Hearing Lin Tiancheng's words, Feng Lun's expression changed, and he voiced his concerns.
"No, he wouldn't dare to act so openly. Even if he did, does that mean we shouldn't avenge Ye Feng?"
"Even if he is the ruler of this vast empire, I will make him understand that harming a core disciple of the Flying Feather Sect comes at a price."
"If pushed too far, I will make him regret it! If we don't show some strength, will the Flying Feather Sect just let him trample over us?"
Lin Tiancheng glared at Feng Lun and roared, his voice resonating throughout the hall. A vast aura erupted from him, shaking the entire hall.
"Yes, Sect Master. I will immediately gather the sect's experts."
Lin Tiancheng's roar made Feng Lun tremble, and he quickly responded before turning to leave in a hurry.
He, too, was furious about Ye Feng's death. Ye Feng was one of the Flying Feather Sect's five core disciples. This was an attempt to cripple the sect's foundation. If they didn't seek revenge, how could the Flying Feather Sect still call itself a major sect?
As the sect master had said, even if the emperor himself had acted, the Flying Feather Sect was not to be trifled with.
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On the high platform in Divine Arrival City, Shao Chen looked at Shao Changfeng standing before him, a hint of affection in his eyes. He patted Shao Changfeng's head and said, "Don't worry, your father will definitely stand up for you. With me here, no one can bully you!"
"Thank you, Father." Shao Changfeng's face lit up with joy, and he quickly bowed in gratitude. Then, he stood respectfully behind Shao Chen, his gaze toward Ximen Chuixue and the others filled with malice. The humiliation he had suffered a few days ago would soon be avenged—not just repaid, but repaid a hundredfold.
Shao Changfeng's eyes lingered on Yin Hou's curvaceous figure, a sinister smile playing on his lips. How should he torment this woman?
"Your subordinate failed to protect the young master. Please punish me, Sect Master!" Elder Gui Xiong said respectfully, his empty sleeve causing the experts behind Shao Chen to seethe with anger.
A Four Directions Palace elder had his arm severed? This was a disgrace that demanded a hundredfold retribution!
"This battle was not your fault. Watch as I avenge you." Shao Chen also noticed Elder Gui Xiong's empty sleeve, and his voice was low, filled with endless coldness.
Elder Gui Xiong bowed again, then joined the ranks of the Four Directions Palace. His eyes gleamed with a strange light, and his gaze toward Ximen Chuixue and the others was icy.
This time, the Divine Immortal Sect was doomed!
"Sect Master Tian, what do you think?" Shao Chen glanced at the smiling fat man not far away and asked softly.
Tian Sang, the sect master of the Azure Sea Sect, was a true wolf in sheep's clothing.
"Divide and devour. Such a delicacy should be savored slowly," Tian Sang replied with a smile, his eyes meeting Shao Chen's.
He was smiling, even though one of his sect's elders had been killed by the Divine Immortal Sect. But his smile was even brighter than usual.
"General Chen, we have no intention of disrupting the Demon Sealing Conference. However, we must avenge our sect. We hope for your understanding."
Shao Chen nodded at Tian Sang, then turned to Chen Lie and bowed slightly as he spoke.
Tian Sang also looked at Chen Lie. As the empire's grand general, Chen Lie held immense power. If he chose to intervene, it would be troublesome.
Under normal circumstances, given the rumors circulating, they wouldn't have made such a grand display. But now, they couldn't wait any longer. The Divine Immortal Sect had to die. If they didn't, their hearts would remain unsettled, and their hatred unresolved.
Chen Lie remained silent, not saying a word. He merely glanced at Shao Chen before closing his eyes and meditating.
A dog-eat-dog show was something the emperor would surely enjoy watching. Naturally, Chen Lie wanted to see it too.
Seeing Chen Lie's attitude, Shao Chen and Tian Sang smiled. It was good that he didn't intervene. It would save them a lot of trouble. Now, they could focus on how to deal with the Divine Immortal Sect.
They had come in such a hurry that they hadn't even thought about how to handle the Divine Immortal Sect. Should they dismember them? Or feed them to the dogs?
Oh, what a hassle. Let's do both.
Shao Chen and Tian Sang simultaneously turned their gazes toward Ximen Chuixue and the others. This was the first time they had truly looked at the Divine Immortal Sect since arriving in Divine Arrival City.
At first glance, Shao Chen and Tian Sang were momentarily stunned.
How could they be so calm? They were still meditating with their eyes closed? And that little beauty was still smiling?
Shao Chen and Tian Sang exchanged a glance. Perhaps dismembering them and feeding them to the dogs was too lenient.
Unlike ordinary people seeking revenge, who would first roar in anger before attacking, Shao Chen and Tian Sang directly led their sect experts toward Ximen Chuixue and the others. As they walked, the experts from both sects gradually spread out, forming a loose encirclement around the Divine Immortal Sect members.
Seeing this, the major sect experts on the high platform quickly retreated to the edges with their disciples. They didn't leave, though. Such a grand spectacle was too good to miss.
They glanced at the experts from the Four Directions Palace and the Azure Sea Sect, then at Ximen Chuixue. Even now, they couldn't forget Ximen Chuixue's sword strike—a strike of unparalleled brilliance. But at this point, how many times could he unleash such a strike?
"The Divine Immortal Sect is a fleeting meteor."
"Too much brilliance can harm others, but it can also harm oneself."
"It's been a long time since the empire has seen such a grand show. Today, we are truly fortunate."
The major sect experts at the edge of the platform whispered among themselves. Not a single one of them had any hope for the Divine Immortal Sect. Even the disciples of the major sects sneered, their gazes toward Ling Feiwu and the others filled with schadenfreude.
What did it matter if they took first place on the Demon Sealing Leaderboard? They were still going to die.
"I thought they were a fierce tiger, but it turns out they're a weak one on the verge of death. Well, at least it saves His Majesty some trouble," Chen Lie thought to himself as he sat at the head of the platform.
Crown Prince Yu Fei glanced at Li Tianxin, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes. It seemed he wouldn't get to enjoy this excellent furnace.
His face no longer showed the earlier gloom. Instead, he wore a warm, spring-like smile, which seemed oddly out of place in the tense atmosphere.
"Elder...?"
At the edge of the platform, Elder Zhu Qin whispered to Elder Qin Sheng. Although their initial encounter with the Divine Immortal Sect had been unpleasant, Elder Zhu Qin had grown increasingly curious about Wang Feng and the sect.
Now, surrounded by two major sects, could the Divine Immortal Sect still make a stunning comeback? Could they still shock the world with a single sword strike?
"This calamity is theirs to face. We cannot help, nor should we," Elder Qin Sheng replied softly, his gaze fixed on the scene before him.
Boom!
At that moment, another terrifying aura descended from the sky, startling Chen Lie, Shao Chen, and Tian Sang.
They stopped and turned to look.
Dozens of figures materialized in the air, descending onto the high platform of the square.
When these figures landed, Elder Lin of the Flying Feather Sect and the sect's young master, Yu Tai, who had been watching from the edge of the platform, were shocked. They quickly moved to stand before the newcomers.
"Sect Master, what brings you here?" Elder Lin cupped his hands toward the leading figure and asked in surprise.
"Master!" Yu Tai also greeted the leading figure respectfully, though his eyes were filled with confusion.
The dozens of figures who had suddenly appeared were none other than Lin Tiancheng, the sect master of the Flying Feather Sect, and the sect's experts.
Frostpeak City wasn't far from Divine Arrival City. With the cultivation of Lin Tiancheng and the others, it didn't take long for them to arrive at full speed.
"Ye Feng is dead. Who killed him?"
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