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With the arrival of Seventh Elder, seven disciples from the New Moon Sect followed closely behind him.
Xu Feng recognized three of these seven people: Cai Shujun, Miao Lifang, and Jiang Quan. The other four were unfamiliar to him, but he knew they were all disciples of Qianlong Hall. This time, only five from Qianlong Hall had come for the expedition, and Jiang Quan was paired with Xu Feng. It seemed that Seventh Elder had made prior arrangements with the experts from Mistaken Sword Hall and Qianlong Hall.
The eight members of the New Moon Sect stood between the people and the cave, making their intentions clear.
Hong Chenzi was the leading cultivator. Seeing the New Moon Sect appear unexpectedly, he was not surprised and chuckled lightly, "Lu Dishi, let's not beat around the bush. You've been following me for so long because you want Guiyi Sect to help you find this place, right? We all know who is ahead and who is behind."
The newcomers were actually from Guiyi Sect, one of the six major Xian Dao forces in Liuxiang Kingdom!
Seventh Elder Lu Dishi snorted coldly, "The New Moon Sect discovered the traces of Royal Sparrow half a year ago. If it weren't for your interference, do you think my sect would have failed to find this place?"
Hong Chenzi sneered in response, "Royal Sparrow is not something only your New Moon Sect has seen; we have our own leads as well."
Lu Dishi's expression grew colder. "It's understandable to hunt for deer, but Hong Dao friend, you are being too ruthless. Fortunately, my sect's disciples survived after being heavily injured and hiding in Escort Agency. Otherwise, over thirty lives would be unaccounted for."
Half a year ago? Escort Agency? Xu Feng vaguely recalled Liu Lang from Escort Agency and Tang Zhenghao from the merchant group. After arriving in Xian City, Tang Zhenghao had brought someone from New Moon Sect that same night and took a box from the carriage. Could that box possibly contain...
"I hear that Lu Dao friend broke through barriers a hundred years ago and entered Golden Core Realm. Now you are esteemed as an elder of a sect; Hong Chenzi is not talented enough—please enlighten me." At this point, there was no need for further pretense; it was only about whose strength was greater.
As soon as these words were spoken, both sides' killing intent surged sharply, and the air seemed to freeze; even the withered yellow leaves on the trees dared not fall.
Guiyi Sect had over thirty members, most of whom were Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators, while New Moon Sect only had eight—almost a five-to-one advantage.
Lu Dishi appeared to disregard Guiyi Sect entirely and proudly declared, "As you wish." He threw a punch. The two were separated by three or four zhang, yet Lu Dishi's punch created a shockwave that rippled through the space.
Hong Chenzi's expression changed as he also swung his fist to counter.
With a muffled "boom," Hong Chenzi staggered back three steps, his face alternating between red and white. Behind him, three Refining Qi Level Ten disciples fell to the ground in disarray, having been knocked unconscious by the residual force of that punch.
Far away, over a hundred meters, Xu Feng was also shaken, quickly using the Wood Element Technique to adjust his breathing. The attack from a Golden Core Stage cultivator was unexpectedly powerful! This Qi Refining Third Layer novice couldn't help but feel a chill run down his back.
Unbeknownst to him, the Royal Sparrow had appeared behind Xu Feng, extending a wing to rest on his shoulder. Instantly, a warm and robust Fire Elemental Power flowed into Xu Feng's body, calming his mind with its nurturing energy.
In that moment, Xu Feng's previously abundant Fire Elemental Power felt as if it had encountered a long-lost confidant, surging and bouncing within him. Before long, the spiritual energy gathered in his Dantian like a fireball that had been accumulating for ages, growing larger and larger until it spread throughout his entire body, then settling down.
The Fire Elemental Power coursing through his Meridian informed Xu Feng that in that brief contact with the Royal Sparrow, his Fire Elemental Power had broken through to the Fourth Layer of Qi Refinement!
Xu Feng looked at the Royal Sparrow in disbelief, his eyes filled with gratitude. If it weren't for the Royal Sparrow's sharp beak, he would have wanted to give it a few affectionate pecks.
The Royal Sparrow seemed to sense the change in Xu Feng's body, tilting its head in surprise before casting an approving glance at him.
Outside the cave, Lu Dishi was engaged in a one-on-one duel with Hong Chenzi. After exchanging a punch, they began dodging and weaving through the forest, trading blows back and forth. The two were evenly matched, with Lu Dishi slightly gaining the upper hand, but victory was not easily attainable.
As the two experts clashed, the disciples immediately joined in the fray. The New Moon Sect's Seven People charged into Guiyi Sect's ranks, effortlessly taking on five opponents each.
The five from Qianlong Hall clearly possessed greater strength than Chou Shixiong from Rage War Hall; they had already reached Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage. In the ensuing chaos, several disciples from Guiyi Sect were taken down.
Miao Lifang and Cai Shujun from Mistaken Sword Hall showcased their unique skills; their graceful figures moved like butterflies flitting among flowers. In this bloody battle, they struck down Guiyi Sect disciples with ease. Miao Lifang, one of the Five Golden Flowers, teamed up with New Moon Myth's Cai Shujun; together they proved unbeatable against Guiyi Sect—one attack would injure or kill without fail.
In no time at all, more than thirty Guiyi Sect disciples were reduced to fewer than ten. These remaining ten were formidable and not inferior to Qianlong Hall's five; however, due to Guiyi Sect's numbers and lack of effective formation tactics, their comrades fell before they could even make their move. The New Moon Sect also suffered a casualty among their Qianlong Hall disciples; one had an injured arm hanging limply, significantly reducing their combat effectiveness.
Seeing their situation deteriorate, the ten Guiyi Sect disciples quickly gathered together instead of fighting individually. The four from Qianlong Hall temporarily retreated to protect their injured comrade. For a moment, both factions stood facing each other with swords drawn, each calculating how to respond.
Cai Shujun's face turned pale as Miao Lifang whispered something in her ear.
The five from Qianlong Hall faced off against Mistaken Sword Hall; now only ten remained on the opposing side who had formed a tight group. Jiang Quan led one injured disciple aside and exchanged glances with Miao Lifang and Cai Shujun from Mistaken Sword Hall.
In "Six Against Ten," the odds have improved with the addition of two members from "Mistaken Sword Hall."
The expressions of the ten members of "Guiyi Sect" began to change. They had already witnessed the strength of the two beauties from "Mistaken Sword Hall," especially Cai Shujun, who rarely missed her strikes and always had someone fall before her. After a moment's consideration, they understood the outcome.
Lu Dishi and Hong Chenzi, two Golden Core experts, were still engaged in a fierce battle in the forest, unable to determine a victor. The two moved swiftly, their fight taking them ten miles away. Both seemed confident in their disciples, ignoring the chaos of battle behind them.
"Fellow Daoists," a cultivator around forty years old stepped forward from "Guiyi Sect." "I am Nong Guitian, here to apologize to everyone." He bowed respectfully to the members of "New Moon Sect."
"We are all members of the immortal sects; cultivating is not easy, and there is no need for us to fight to the death," Nong Guitian continued, straightening his posture. "If you truly wish to oppose us, there will be a price to pay."
His words carried both softness and firmness, and the disciples of "New Moon Sect" did not press too hard. Indeed, they were all seeking immortality and enlightenment, not death.
Seeing that no one spoke up, Nong Guitian added, "We do not know what lies within the cave. Whether we can find anything inside is another matter. Even if we do find something, will it belong to us? Who can take it away?"
"You may leave," Jiang Quan said in a deep voice. The few from "Qianlong Hall" glanced at Jiang Quan but remained silent, tacitly agreeing. The other party had already lowered their stance, and they did not possess absolute strength to keep them there.
Miao Lifang anxiously said, "But..."
"Let them go," Cai Shujun, who had been quiet until now, gently interjected. "We are here to find Royal Sparrow, not to kill."
"Thank you," Nong Guitian replied again with a bow. The ten quickly retreated but dared not turn their backs or sheathe their swords until they were over a hundred meters away before hastily leaving.
"We will wait here; if Seventh Elder hasn't arrived, no one should enter the cave," Jiang Quan stated. He was the oldest present and also the senior among several disciples from "Qianlong Hall." Although Cai Shujun was stronger than him, "Mistaken Sword Hall" was only assisting in this operation and did not have decision-making power.
No one disagreed.
Jiang Quan led his group to drag the body of the disciple from "Guiyi Sect" into the bushes for burial. Miao Lifang wanted to help but was politely asked to step aside early on.
Several individuals were working exceptionally hard, even more so than during the fight, and even the injured disciple joined in to contribute. A corpse, which was not heavy to begin with, became incredibly heavy as it was dragged past Cai Shujun, making it impossible to move. Whenever they stopped to rest, they would sneak glances at Cai Shujun, and those with more courage would even try to strike up a conversation, but all their words were intercepted by Miao Lifang.
After dealing with the corpse, Lu Dishi returned with a grim expression, holding a severed head: Hong Chenzi.
"Did you kill them all?" Lu Dishi asked Jiang Quan.
"Yes, Seventh Elder, we killed them all," Jiang Quan replied in a low voice. However, when he looked up and met Lu Dishi's cold gaze, it felt as if his heart had been seen through. He quickly added, "Disciple knows his crime," and knelt down.
With just a glance, Lu Dishi easily made Jiang Quan bow his head in confession; indeed, he was formidable.
"Get up," Lu Dishi said as he scanned the other disciples. "You must remember that in this world of the modern clerk, the weak are preyed upon by the strong. If you let him go today, he may not spare you tomorrow." With that, he tossed Hong Chenzi's head to Jiang Quan, who hurriedly caught it.
From Lu Dishi's expression, it was clear that the ten who had retreated were likely facing dire consequences.
Xu Feng watched from a distance; in his eyes, this amiable Seventh Elder suddenly seemed unfamiliar.
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