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Beifeng City Xuan Lei Sect Inside a grand hall, the upper part of the hall was filled with Spirit Tablets, neatly arranged in four or five rows. Below the spirit tablets, there was an incense altar on a high platform, with three sticks of incense slowly burning, and the rising blue smoke surrounded the hall, filling it with a faint fragrance.
This grand hall was the Ancestral Hall of the Xuan Lei Sect, an important place within the sect. However, today, the hall was not as quiet as usual.
“Zhou Qi, how is the matter I asked you to handle?” A calm voice echoed in the hall, directed at Zhou Qi, one of the protectors of Xuan Lei Sect and the leader of the Zhou family. The speaker's tone showed no respect; even Fang Yuan, the leader of Xuan Lei Sect, would not dare to speak to Zhou Qi in such a manner. In all of Beifeng City, no one had such qualifications.
Strangely, Zhou Qi showed no displeasure or rebuttal.
“Reporting to the Elder, I have already investigated everything you requested…” Zhou Qi bowed slightly and spoke with great respect, his words carrying a rare hint of flattery.
Looking up, in the hall stood a Purple-Clad Elder casually with his hands behind his back. Behind him stood two middle-aged individuals, one male and one female. Both had sharp eyes that sparkled with intelligence, clearly powerful figures. The purple-clad elder was extraordinary; his aura was almost completely restrained, giving him a serene presence.
In addition to these three, four others stood respectfully below them. These four were none other than Fang Yuan, the leader of Xuan Lei Sect, and the Three Great Guardian Elders. Besides Zhou Qi and Dongfang Quan, another rarely seen Guardian Elder had also emerged from seclusion to stand here.
However, it was quite unusual for such a reversal of roles to occur on the territory of Xuan Lei Sect. The identities of these three individuals were indeed peculiar.
“Oh?” Upon hearing Zhou Qi, the Purple-Clad Elder raised an eyebrow, and his dim yellow eyes flickered with a hint of hidden brilliance. He slowly turned to look at Zhou Qi and the others and said,
“Then let’s hear what you have found out…”
Upon receiving this command from the Purple-Clad Elder, Zhou Qi stepped forward, paused for a moment to gather his thoughts, and began to explain,
“Most members of the Sun Clan perished during that calamity; those who survived gradually lost their traces. We have also discovered your identity as a direct descendant of the Sun Family. His name is Sun Zhe, son of Sun Tao, the head of the Sun Family. Although he escaped that disaster, he later became a slave at Zhang Manor along with an old servant from his family for over ten years. He eventually participated in our Xuan Lei Sect’s sect test and became a Cultivator. His qualifications are quite remarkable and he is considered an outstanding elite disciple within our sect…”
"Do you mean he is now a disciple of your Xuan Lei Sect?" Without letting Zhou Qi finish, the Purple-Clad Elder interrupted him rudely, staring intently at Zhou Qi and asking.
"The Elder is correct; he is indeed a disciple of our Xuan Lei Sect now." Zhou Qi responded immediately without any displeasure.
"Then where is he now?" That was the question he truly wanted to ask; he was not concerned about other matters.
"He is currently participating in a trial in a secret realm. However, Elder, rest assured, I have already arranged everything through my son. Sun Zhe absolutely cannot walk out of that secret realm alive." At this point, a cold smile involuntarily flashed in Zhou Qi's eyes. He believed that according to Zhou Hanbin's plan, Sun Zhe would definitely not be able to leave the Northern Mang Secret Realm alive.
These three individuals had significant backgrounds, and he believed that as long as he catered to them well, the Zhou family would surely rise again. It was even possible to dominate the entire Xuan Lei Sect. Thinking of this possibility, Zhou Hanbin couldn't help but cast his gaze toward Fang Yuan beside him. Seeing Fang Yuan's somewhat gloomy expression made his smile grow even wider. The defeat in the sect leader election alongside Fang Yuan had always been Zhou Qi's greatest regret in life.
As for Sun Zhe's life, he had never cared about it. No matter how outstanding Sun Zhe was, he was ultimately just a talented individual. The world was full of talent; how many could truly grow into real powerhouses? It was not just a matter of time but also a combination of perseverance and luck.
Not only Zhou Hanbin but also Fang Yuan and others did not care about Sun Zhe's life. What they were concerned about was the relationship between the Purple-Clad Elder and Zhou Qi. If that were true, it seemed that the power within the Xuan Lei Sect would need to be redistributed.
"Nonsense!"
To everyone's surprise, upon hearing Zhou Qi's words, the Purple-Clad Elder's expression changed instantly. His eyes sparkled with intensity as a surging aura suddenly filled the entire hall. Except for a man and woman standing behind the elder, the four from Xuan Lei Sect felt their hearts sink simultaneously. Even though they had reached the peak of Thunder Sovereign, they felt an irresistible pressure weighing down on them, and their eyes filled with shock.
Realm of the Thunder Lord! This was definitely an aura possessed only by a strong individual from the Realm of the Thunder Lord. Initially afraid of this elder's identity, they had not expected his cultivation to be so terrifying as well. A Sixth-Rank Sect; today they finally had a rough idea that even an ordinary elder could be a top powerhouse at the Thunder Lord Stage. How frightening must be the overall strength of their entire Sect... This had exceeded their imagination.
Under this immense pressure, Fang Yuan and the others felt as if their minds and bodies were collapsing. Sweat poured down their foreheads like running water, sliding down their cheeks; the aura of the Thunder Lord Stage was far beyond what they at Thunder Sovereign Level could endure.
"Elder, please don't worry. The Soul Crystal left by Sun Zhe in the Sect has not shattered; it means he is still alive and well. Moreover, there are only a few days left until that secret realm closes; he will definitely be fine..." Suddenly, Fang Yuan's expression changed as if recalling something important, and he immediately called out.
Soul Crystal is connected to one's life soul. When one falls, the Soul Crystal left in the Sect will also shatter. These Soul Crystals are guarded by the Sect Master, and even the Guardian Elder does not have the right to inspect them. Only Fang Yuan knows about this.
"But Zhou Hanbin's Soul Crystal has already shattered!" Following that, Fang Yuan spoke again, and anyone could tell that this statement was directed at Zhou Qi, who had arranged everything without permission.
This... this is impossible... Zhou Qi stared blankly, disbelief evident in his eyes.
The Purple-Clad Elder, however, did not pay attention to Zhou Qi's expression. Upon hearing Fang Yuan's words, a look of joy immediately appeared on his face. His concern was not whether Zhou Hanbin was dead, but rather the fate of Sun Zhe. In an instant, his imposing aura retracted, and the terrifying atmosphere that enveloped the entire hall dissipated.
After a moment, the Purple-Clad Elder took a few slow steps forward, looking at the Spirit Tablets placed above in the hall. His eyes narrowed slightly as he addressed everyone,
"Although this Elder's strength is lacking, I am still an Elder Steward of the Golden Thunder Sect. As long as you assist me in handling this matter well, it won't just be advancing to a fourth-tier Sect. Even wiping out several nearby Sects will be no problem. Moreover, if this matter satisfies the Sect Master, it is also possible for your Xuan Lei Sect to be accepted as an affiliated Sect. In short, as long as you help me deal with Sun Zhe, everything else can be negotiated."
Upon hearing the Purple-Clad Elder's promise, Fang Yuan and the others simultaneously showed expressions of surprise. They had been waiting for this statement; with this promise, the future of Xuan Lei Sect was limitless, and their own prospects could greatly improve.
As for Sun Zhe, he was just a disciple... In light of the future of the Sect, no one would care about the life or death of a disciple.
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