This major event caused an uproar throughout Lingzhou.
The three Overlord-level forces of Lingzhou, the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, the ten top-tier forces, and over twenty first-rate forces all mobilized.
It could be said that almost all the major powers in Lingzhou participated in the team to exterminate the Azure Cloud Sect.
The Azure Cloud Sect, which was usually unheard of, directly became famous.
The exchange conference that day was also exposed.
An Azure Cloud Sect disciple overwhelmed more than a dozen geniuses, fighting across cultivation realms.
An Azure Cloud Sect expert at the peak of the Shattering Void realm slaughtered experts from various major forces.
The transcendent force of the Central Region, the Jade Clarity Palace, strongly protected the Azure Cloud Sect.
The Azure Cloud Sect slaughtered the elders of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.
These heavy pieces of news directly pushed the Azure Cloud Sect into the eye of the storm.
Xuan Yue City.
"This Azure Cloud Sect is too fierce, daring to challenge all the major forces in Lingzhou?"
"Yeah, it's unbelievable. This time, the Azure Cloud Sect is probably in deep trouble."
"I wonder if the Azure Cloud Sect has any backup plans. They even have experts at the peak of the Shattering Void realm, almost comparable to a Holy Land. I reckon only a Holy Land coming forward could eliminate so many major forces."
"Not necessarily. You have to know that the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion is the most powerful among them. I heard that the main pavilion in the Central Region has even sent out experts."
Inside the restaurant, the bustling crowd was all discussing the upcoming great battle.
Gambling House.
"Come on, come on! Place your bets, place your bets!"
"Azure Cloud Sect versus the major forces—odds are one to ten!"
"I bet, I bet!"
"I'm putting ten thousand spirit stones on the major forces to win!"
"Taking a gamble to change my girl's fate! Maximum bet on the left—hoping for a night of luxury tomorrow!"
"Damn it, brother, you're a regular here! Have you lost your mind? You actually dared to bet on the Azure Cloud Sect to win? Bold! Truly bold! At this rate, your girl's gone tomorrow, and you'll be sleeping in the streets!"
...
Tianwu City.
The Lin family had already become the target of public criticism, everyone waiting to see their downfall.
Solely because the Lin family had declared their allegiance to the Azure Cloud Sect, they were now caught in the center of the storm as the shocking news spread like wildfire.
"I thought the Lin family had found a strong backer, but now it looks like this backer is about to collapse. I reckon the Lin family will also be implicated."
"Yeah, too unfortunate. They just became the number one family in the city, such bad luck for the Lin family."
"Alas, in the game of major powers, the small forces are often the worst casualties. We should prepare early and avoid being affected by the war."
Lin Family.
"Patriarch, please give the order! All disciples above the Golden Core realm in the Lin family are ready."
After the elder spoke, the family head Lin Zhan stepped forward.
"Everyone, our main sect is preparing for battle against the major forces. As an affiliated faction, we cannot simply stand by and do nothing."
"Moreover, my son Lin Bai is the personal disciple of the Sect Leader, and the Azure Cloud Sect once saved our Lin family's lives—we owe them a great debt."
"In this battle, even if we perish together, our Lin family will not retreat a single step!"
"Are you afraid?!"
"No!"
"No!"
"No!"
The fire in their hearts was ignited!
"Advance to the Azure Cloud Sect!"
The top-tier Lin family publicly announced their march to the Azure Cloud Sect, swearing to defend their main sect to the death.
This was the first force to stand on the Azure Cloud Sect's side, and probably the only one.
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Azure Cloud Sect.
Feng Qingyang was leisurely fishing.
He had specially opened up a fish pond in an open space on the back mountain.
The scenery was beautiful, with the singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers.
Qin Ruoxue was serving tea and water by his side.
Having washed and changed her clothes, Qin Ruoxue appeared even more beautiful and moving, her skin fair and smooth, glowing pinkish-white under the sunlight.
"A fish is on! Haha!"
"Tonight, we'll have grilled fish."
After patiently waiting for half a day, Feng Qingyang finally caught his first fish of the day.
After putting the fish in the bucket, he continued casting his line.
During this boring time, Feng Qingyang checked the system.
Host: Feng Qingyang
Realm: Early True Immortal Realm
Disciples: Shi Hao, Lin Bai
Physique: Supreme Divine Body of the Heavens
Sect Experts:
Old Ancestor Ling Qingyun – Peak Great Emperor Realm
Guardian Wang Jian – Early True Immortal Realm
Outer Elder Ye Bai – Peak Shattering Void Realm
[Sect: Azure Cloud Sect Level: 1 (3500/10000)]
"Huh? Sect value increased by another two thousand?"
If he remembered correctly, he had only gained a thousand last time after taking in the Lin family, making it a total of fifteen hundred. So where did this two thousand sect value come from?
"Master! Master!"
Shi Hao, wearing his sect uniform, rushed over in a flustered manner.
"Calm down, calm down!"
"What did Master teach you? Stay calm no matter the situation! Do you understand? Look you've scared away my fish."
"It's not that, Master! The entire Lingzhou is about to be turned upside down!"
"All the major forces, led by the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, are gathering to attack our Azure Cloud Sect!"
"I also heard that the main pavilion of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion in the Central Region has even sent experts to come!"
Shi Hao hurriedly blurted out everything in one breath.
"I thought the sky was falling. Turns out it's just a trivial matter."
Feng Qingyang said nonchalantly, turning back to continue fishing.
It seemed that such a major event was not as important as his fish.
However, he also understood how the sect value had increased. The Azure Cloud Sect had made a name for itself, so the sect value was steadily rising.
"Why bother about those rabble? Just wipe them out with a wave of the hand."
"It's better to consider what kind of seasoning to put on the fish for dinner."
"Why are you still standing there? Is there something else?"
Seeing that Shi Hao was still standing there and not leaving, Feng Qingyang asked.
"Uh... Master... but... uh... never mind!"
"If there's nothing else, go cultivate! The ancient saint's secret realm is the most important thing."
"Yes, Master."
Finally, no one was disturbing his fishing. As for the various sects' crusade and the arrival of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion from the Central Region?
Send the Great Emperor realm Old Ancestor to crush them all.
Did they really think that having a peak Great Emperor realm Old Ancestor in the sect was just for show?
After hearing the conversation between Feng Qingyang and Shi Hao, Qin Ruoxue served even more diligently.
At the same time, she was shocked by the Sect Leader's boldness, and her eyes were filled with admiration and curiosity towards the mysterious Azure Cloud Sect and the mysterious Sect Leader. What kind of powerful force were they?
Could they be from an upper sect in the Central Region?
However, with this Sect Leader who looked down upon the world and regarded all sects as nothing, her hopes of making a comeback were promising!
Batian City.
A group of elders and the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion respectfully lined up, as if welcoming someone.
A huge warship crossed through space and arrived.
The warship stopped outside Batian City.
An old man with an extraordinary aura stepped down.
"Lord, you have finally arrived!"
The Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.
"You are the branch pavilion master here?"
"Explain in detail what happened."
He had already learned the general situation before coming.
A force had killed their branch pavilion elders and even threatened to destroy the branch pavilion. The branch pavilion couldn't handle it and sent someone to report to the main pavilion.
The main pavilion was furious and sent him down.
"Lord, that force is called the Azure Cloud Sect. It was an Emperor-level force a long time ago. I suspect they might have obtained the inheritance of a Great Emperor."
"Oh, right! They are also related to the transcendent force of the Central Region, the Jade Clarity Palace."
The branch pavilion master reported everything in detail.
"Inheritance of a Great Emperor!"
The old man's spirit instantly perked up.
"However, this might involve the affairs of another transcendent force, which is a bit tricky!"
"How about this? I'll use a sound transmission talisman to have them inquire with the Jade Clarity Palace."