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Huayuan Qiao and Wang Zhen were evenly matched, and the two were locked in a fierce battle.
Xu Feng took the opportunity to consume a Level 5 Healing Pill, quickly recovering from his injuries.
The New Moon Sect had left Dapeng behind, and six members descended to the ground, standing quietly to wait for the outcome of the fight between Huayuan Qiao and Wang Zhen. Seeing that members of the New Moon Sect had landed, those from Wuhua Island also began to descend.
A Guardian from Wuhua Island whispered to the Cold-Faced Monk, "Wei Shixiong, Qiu Wuling hasn't been active in Xian Dao for over a hundred years, yet this time he personally came for Yan Da. We are afraid..."
The Cold-Faced Monk was Wei Xianshu, a Golden Flower Disciple from Wuhua Island. The Golden Robe Disciples were future candidates for the Island Master of Wuhua Island. After Hua Du advanced to the Golden Core Stage, he would also be classified as a Golden Flower Disciple, becoming a strong contender for the next Island Master.
Some disciples who had no hope of becoming Island Master were assigned to roles as Guardians, Elders, or even Purple Robes. Therefore, although Wei Xianshu was not the oldest among them, his status surpassed that of several others.
Hua Guinian had tasked Wei Xianshu with handling Xu Feng's matter as a test for him.
After various arrangements, Wei Xianshu finally pinpointed Xu Feng's location by tracking Lin Fangxin. Following closely behind, he intercepted Xu Feng in this open area. Eight Golden Core Cultivators capturing a Foundation Disciple was akin to using a sledgehammer to crack a nut; Wei Xianshu was a very cautious person, especially regarding matters that affected his future, striving to ensure everything went perfectly.
Unexpectedly, their every move had not escaped the notice of the New Moon Sect.
Three Purple Flower Disciples stood expressionless, waiting for Wei Xianshu's command. They had been temporarily assigned to assist him in completing this mission.
Feeling that his injuries were stable, Xu Feng moved closer to the New Moon Sect's side.
This action immediately caught Wei Xianshu's attention. He subtly signaled, and three Guardians flew over to subdue Xu Feng in an instant.
A hint of worry flashed in Cai Shujun's eyes as her chest rose and fell slightly.
Qiu Wuling glanced back at her and caught the meaning in Cai Shujun's gaze; however, there was no change on Qiu Wuling's delicate face.
Three cultivators from the New Moon Sect rushed over and joined the three from Wuhua Island. What started as a one-on-one battle turned into a four-person brawl. Xu Feng no longer hesitated and quickly jumped to the side of the New Moon Sect, clearly indicating his stance.
Among Golden Core Cultivators, unless there is a significant gap in strength, it is difficult to determine a victor after hundreds of exchanges. Unless one fights for their life and self-destructs their Golden Core, resulting in mutual destruction.
Wei Xianshu's expression grew increasingly grim as he saw Xu Feng align himself with the New Moon Sect. There were still four from Wuhua Island yet to join, while the New Moon Sect had two remaining members. As for Cai Shujun, she was completely ignored by Wei Xianshu.
In a four-to-two situation, victory should be assured under normal circumstances, especially since three of them were Late Stage Golden Core Purple Flower Disciples. Even against the seasoned late-stage expert Qiu Wuling, they would not necessarily be at a disadvantage.
However, Qiu Wuling's reputation was too great; he had made a name for himself two hundred years ago. In the Liuxiang Kingdom, aside from a few Grand Elders from the Six Sects whose whereabouts were unknown, only Hua Wanduo could rival him.
Wei Xianshu's eyes flickered like a hungry wolf lingering without making a move, yet he refused to give up.
Xu Feng had encountered Cai Shujun both before and after entering the Otherworldly Secret Realm, so they were somewhat familiar with each other. Although Xu Feng had returned to his original appearance, Cai Shujun could still recognize him. Back in Mist City, during that brief moment in the half-sky, she had sensed something.
"Thank you for your assistance, senior," Xu Feng bowed respectfully to Qiu Wuling. Various signs indicated that the New Moon Sect likely bore no ill will towards him this time.
Qiu Wuling said nothing but merely gazed at Xu Feng as if searching for a fragment of memory.
Cai Shujun intended to exchange pleasantries with Xu Feng but hesitated upon seeing Qiu Wuling's distant expression. Instead, she occasionally glanced at Xu Feng.
After a long pause, Qiu Wuling withdrew his thoughts and asked softly, "Is he doing well?"
Xu Feng was taken aback, unsure of what Qiu Wuling meant. After a moment's thought, he began to understand and replied respectfully, "I do not comprehend what you mean, senior. I have traveled alone all this way."
Cai Shujun also did not understand Qiu Wuling's intent but felt that Xu Feng's response seemed evasive. She couldn't help but worry slightly for Xu Feng, fearing he might provoke Qiu Wuling.
Qiu Wuling's expression darkened slightly as he sighed, "I was overthinking. If he were still here, why would he come so late? Why would he let you come..." A look of disappointment appeared on his face.
Another Golden Core Female Cultivator beside Qiu Wuling moved slightly, as if recalling something. She glanced at Qiu Wuling but did not dare to say much.
Cai Shujun looked at Xu Feng and suddenly became puzzled. "Yan Daoyou, you..." Some vague fragments flashed through Cai Shujun's mind, becoming clearer by the moment.
The four groups of Golden Core Cultivators were still locked in a fierce battle. Wei Xianshu finally lost patience. Seeing Xu Feng's attitude towards Qiu Wuling, it was clear they had a deep friendship and were allies rather than enemies. The possibility of Wuhua Island obtaining Xu Feng was dwindling.
"Elder Qiu," Wei Xianshu's voice floated over coldly, "Yan Da has killed many disciples of Wuhua Island. I am here on the orders of Island Master to apprehend him. I ask Elder Qiu to make this convenient." Wei Xianshu was polite but also brought up Hua Guinian, striking a balance between firmness and softness to make Qiu Wuling cautious.
"I will not allow anyone to kill him." Qiu Wuling's brief statement left Wei Xianshu utterly disappointed.
Xu Feng did not want to bear this accusation and said, "You from Wuhua Island attacked me first. I was forced to fight back; what is wrong with that? Moreover, I did not kill your people. During the chaos in Mist City, I was just trying to escape and never encountered anyone from Wuhua Island." Xu Feng lied boldly, determined not to admit guilt. Although everyone understood the truth, there was no evidence against him, and he had been in the wrong initially.
Wei Xianshu replied, "Many disciples from Six Sects died due to your Spiritual Arrow. As long as we capture you and investigate, everything will be clear. I will not wrong you."
Xu Feng countered, "If you want to add a crime, there are always words to justify it. You from Wuhua Island have always been known for your extortion. If I let you investigate, wouldn't that be throwing myself into the net?"
Cai Shujun scrutinized Xu Feng for a while before finally unable to resist moving closer to Qiu Wuling and whispering a few words. Qiu Wuling lightly responded with an "oh" and cast an unexpected glance at Xu Feng.
Wei Xianshu was still unwilling to give up and sought a reason for his actions. "Yan Da, if you want people not to know, you must not do anything yourself. My Sect disciple Gong Duan was killed by you in Mist City; do you think no one knows about it?"
"I did kill Gong Duan," Xu Feng readily admitted to this charge. "Because if I didn't kill him, he would have killed me. I had no enmity with him; why did he want me dead? This is something I would like to ask Wuhua Island." Xu Feng turned the tables on them.
Wei Xianshu snorted coldly and said, "I don't care what grievances exist between you two. All I know is that our people from Wuhua Island were killed by you. It is my duty to bring you back for questioning; who is right or wrong will be determined by the Enforcement Hall."
Entering the Enforcement Hall of Wuhua Island was not going to be easy.
Qiu Wuling suddenly said, "I'll give you a chance. If any four or eight of you can withstand a single sword strike from me, I will let you take your people away."
What a strong statement!
Although Qiu Wuling had a fearsome reputation, he was only at the Late Stage of Golden Core, just like Wei Xianshu and the three Purple Flower Cultivators. It would be reasonable for him to hold his ground against four opponents or even win, but to defeat them with a single sword strike was quite a stretch.
Upon hearing this, even the members of New Moon Sect were taken aback, but they had always trusted Qiu Wuling, so they were not overly worried.
Wei Xianshu's expression darkened, while the other three Purple Flower Cultivators showed their anger. Even Hua Wanduo would not dare to defeat all four of them with just one strike. The three were eager to try their luck and were ready to make a move at any moment.
"Elder Qiu insists on interfering in the matters of Wuhua Island; I can only accept it. I will report this matter to Island Master truthfully," Wei Xianshu intended to use Hua Guinian as a shield.
Qiu Wuling replied calmly, "As an elder of a sect, what is wrong with protecting your disciples? When has it ever been necessary for New Moon Sect's disciples to come to Wuhua Island for trial after committing murder?"
Disciples?
Qiu Wuling's sudden remark stunned everyone present except Cai Shujun; even Xu Feng was taken aback.
"Elder Qiu is joking. Yan Da has represented the Loose Cultivator Alliance since participating in the Immortal Path Conference. When did he become one of your New Moon Sect's people?" Wei Xianshu completely disbelieved it.
Xu Feng knew that Cai Shujun must have intuitively recognized his identity and informed Qiu Wuling. During the Immortal Path Conference, Cai Shujun had felt a connection with Xu Feng, and now that he had returned to his original appearance, she finally recalled the memories associated with him and restored Xu Feng's identity.
"Disciple Xu Feng from Liuyun Hall pays respects to the Grand Elder." At this point, Xu Feng could only respectfully bow to Qiu Wuling.
“Xu Feng?” Wei Xianshu and the others were taken aback, seeing that Xu Feng and Qiu Wuling did not seem to be acting. Could it be that this Yan Da, who had been hunted by the Six Sects for so long, was truly a disciple of the New Moon Sect?
The eight people who were fighting with Wuhua Island also stopped, confused by Xu Feng, the “Liuyun Hall” disciple. Huayuan Qiao recalled the situation of the New Moon Sect during the ambush in Mist City and suddenly understood.
Cai Shujun did not know Xu Feng's name either; they had only crossed paths once during their training in Beast Wasteland. However, her keen intuition made her feel that Xu Feng might be someone she recognized.
Qiu Wuling, who had no idea who Xu Feng was, said, “Xu Feng, your mission has been completed. Starting tomorrow, you will resume your identity as a disciple of the New Moon Sect and return to the Sect.”
Mission? It turned out that this Yan Da had always been a pawn of the New Moon Sect, with all his actions under their control. No wonder he retreated without a fight at the Immortal Path Conference and why the New Moon Sect managed to escape almost unscathed in Mist City; they were all part of the same family. Xu Feng's every action was merely executing a super mission for the New Moon Sect.
Wei Xianshu still had doubts but was furious, saying, “Elder Qiu, Xu Feng has killed many disciples of the Five Sects, causing heavy casualties. Elder Qiu must provide an explanation to all sects.”
“Why should I explain anything to you!” Qiu Wuling shouted angrily, startling Wei Xianshu so much that he felt cold all over.
Clearly, there were many doubts surrounding Xu Feng's actions, but now was not the time for reasoning; strength was key to determining the overall direction. With Qiu Wuling's furious reprimand, no one dared to respond even a word.
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