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Outside the Eternal Life Palace, at the entrance of the Skeleton Palace adorned with two bull horns, the high-ranking members of the Red Robe Sect had gathered. Four Grand Flagmasters and five Masters dressed in wide, colorful theatrical costumes, wearing masks, were present.
In addition to the Nine High Elders, there were several Branch Leaders, Flag Masters, and grassroots disciples of the Red Robe Sect who had also assembled here.
There was a strong atmosphere of tension among them, suggesting a disagreement that had led to a standoff.
Leading one side were the four Grand Flagmasters: Divine Wind, Xuanhuo, Thunderbolt, and Violet Lightning. The five Masters formed the opposing side. The four Grand Flagmasters had summoned many disciples under the pretext of checking on the situation of the Supreme Leader, as Supreme Leader Ye Nanzhai had been in seclusion for nearly twenty years without any news.
However, this move was obstructed by the five Masters, who believed it was disrespectful to the Supreme Leader. They also brought many disciples to firmly guard the Eternal Life Palace, preventing anyone from approaching.
The five Masters of the Red Robe Sect were not high-ranking members of the Ye Family; they were outsiders who had risen through the ranks from grassroots disciples. They were loyal and dedicated, wholeheartedly committed to protecting the interests of the Supreme Leader.
At this moment, however, the influence of the five Masters was clearly not as strong as that of the four major flags, both in terms of cultivation and connections. Many outstanding young disciples from among the four major flags had come over, all eager to check on the status of the Supreme Leader.
The number of people brought by the four Grand Flagmasters was more than ten times that of the five Masters. In contrast to the mere twenty or thirty individuals accompanying the five Masters, their side was densely packed, completely occupying the square at the entrance of the Eternal Life Palace. If they all charged forward, they could easily overpower and eliminate those with the five Masters.
In recent days, the four major flags had gathered here multiple times but were repeatedly blocked by the five Masters. Additionally, feeling somewhat apprehensive themselves, they did not dare to act rashly and left after each attempt.
This time, it seemed that the four major flags had reached a consensus; their goals and opinions aligned. Even their slogans were unified as they brought more people along. They resolved that unless they saw the Supreme Leader in person today, they would not back down easily.
“Ye Chong Flag Master, please show some restraint. We five Masters are here today. If you truly intend to force your way into the Supreme Leader's palace, then step over our dead bodies!”
One of the five Masters stepped forward, their emotions running high as they stood with their trusted disciples, determined to protect the Eternal Life Palace at all costs.
“Hmm? What did you say?” Ye Chong, dressed in a gray robe with sharp eyes, immediately became furious upon hearing that from one of the Masters. He pointed at them and said, “Who do you think you are? On what grounds do you stand on equal footing with us four major flags? The Supreme Leader should not grant you any authority because you always interfere with my family’s internal matters. Today, I will eliminate these external forces and restore peace to my family.”
The four flags and five paths collectively referred to as Nine Palaces resided on Nine Palace Mountain Peak, holding equal status.
“Ye Chong Flag Master, have you forgotten the original intention behind establishing the Red Robe Sect? Today’s mobilization disrupts our internal balance. What place does this leave for our sect's principles?” one of the Masters stepped forward and reproached him sternly.
Hearing this, Ye Chong was momentarily taken aback and was about to retort when he was stopped by another young man beside him. This young man wore bright red armor and held a shark-skin-sheathed steel sword. He had his hair styled in a topknot and appeared to be in his twenties with a fair face devoid of a beard.
“Father, please rest. Let me handle this,” he said softly to Ye Chong.
This young man was none other than Ye Chong’s son, named Ye Fan. He was both brave and intelligent, standing out among his peers in the younger generation of the Ye Family. Many of his contemporaries looked up to him as a leader. Moreover, he had garnered support from numerous grassroots disciples; with just a word from him, he could easily rally one or two hundred people.
Ye Fan coldly smiled and said to the Five Great Masters, "Initial intentions? Purpose? Even the Red Robe Sect belongs to our Ye Family. You outsiders are qualified to talk about intentions and purposes with us? You must be tired of living. I, Ye Fan, am willing to challenge any one of you from the Five Great Masters to a duel. The loser will immediately leave the Red Robe Sect. What do you think?"
The five Masters were taken aback by his words, exchanging glances, unsure of how to respond. Ye Fan was actually challenging them; the loser would have to leave the Red Robe Sect. Ye Fan's Qigong cultivation was not to be underestimated; he was one of the top experts among the younger generation, with skills that rivaled those of the older generation. The five Masters might not necessarily be his match.
The key point was that the stakes were too high; losing meant being expelled from the Red Robe Sect. It had not been easy for these five Masters to rise from the grassroots level, and being kicked out like this would ruin their futures.
Moreover, such a challenge was made so casually that it seemed inappropriate. Even if they won, would they really have the face to expel someone from the Ye Family? That would be unreasonable.
"Young Master Ye Fan, please show some restraint. How can we start infighting at such a critical moment for the Red Robe Sect? Besides, the Supreme Leader is currently in seclusion. I hope our quarrel does not disturb him. Once he emerges, I believe everything will be resolved."
One Master, unable to contain his anger at Ye Fan's arrogant attitude, stepped forward to advise him.
Ye Fan snorted coldly and pointed at that Master, shouting, "Hmph, infighting? Yes, it's infighting. You outsiders are the ones instigating it; you are the tumors of the Red Robe Sect. When the Supreme Leader arrives, I will definitely present your crimes to him. Supreme Leader, please come out! Uncle, I have matters to report to you; please come out quickly!"
As Ye Fan spoke more boldly, his words became increasingly excessive; he showed no regard for the five Masters and even began openly provoking Ye Nanzhai.
Ye Nanzhai and Ye Fan were related by blood; they shared a common ancestor several generations back. Although they belonged to different branches now, they still shared the surname Ye, so Ye Fan had to address Ye Nanzhai as uncle.
Suddenly, Ye Fan paused and withdrew his smile. He turned to his two Trusted Disciples beside him and said, "I suspect Ye Nanzhai has already died inside. Let's create some conflict and eliminate these people first. You two go kick down the door. If those five Masters dare to lay a hand on you, I will support you."
The two disciples swallowed hard; they had felt a bit nervous initially, but upon hearing that Ye Fan would back them up, their courage surged as they headed straight for the door of Skeleton Palace.
Seeing Ye Fan's two confidants approaching Skeleton Palace's entrance, one Master with a fiery temper trembled with rage and prepared to leap out for a showdown with Ye Fan. He angrily said to the other Masters, "The Supreme Leader has treated me well in the past; I won't allow anyone to insult him like this! This bastard Ye Fan has gone too far; I must teach him a lesson. If I accidentally kill him and the Supreme Leader blames me or punishes me, I'll accept it. From now on, you four will have to carry on for the Red Robe Sect."
"Wait, Zuo Zixiong! Calm down! This is Ye Fan's provocation; he is doing this intentionally," one Master realized what was happening and tried to grab Zuo Zixiong's arm to pull him back.
But it was too late. Zuo Zixiong shouted loudly and jumped into the square, drawing his sword with a hiss as he blocked Ye Fan's Trusted Disciples and yelled, "Who dares take a step forward? I will kill without mercy!"
The two disciples also drew their weapons, thinking that these Masters ultimately could not hold back anymore. If they acted first, everyone else would surely rush in and tear the five Masters apart.
Realizing this, they exchanged glances and prepared to charge at Zuo Zixiong. Just then, Skeleton Palace creaked open its doors on their own.
"Master Zuo, stand down for now; let me handle these two."
As soon as the door to the Skeleton Palace opened, a violent surge of Imperial Aura erupted from within, like a fierce wind. Those with slightly weaker Qigong cultivation were directly knocked to the ground, rolling around in a disheveled manner.
The Imperial Aura was accumulated by Lu Chen while he was practicing the Emperor's Art inside. Now that the door was opened, it all burst forth at once. While it couldn't harm anyone, its impact was not to be underestimated.
Originally, Lu Chen didn't know what Zuo Zixiong's name was, but when he opened the door, he heard another Master calling his name, so he decided to use it.
Lu Chen's Yin Spirit flew out of the Eternal Life Palace, drifting into the square like a Specter. Before the two Ye Fan's Confidants could react, he had already unleashed the Emperor's Art.
One could see strands of Imperial Aura transforming into sharp blades, wrapping around the two disciples and lifting them up before mercilessly shredding them. In just a few breaths, they were cut into pieces, leaving only a pile of remains on the floor.
"Intentions, Intentions. The Supreme Leader allows me to act based on Intentions; so this is what Intentions means." As Lu Chen struck down those two Ye Fan's Confidants, he unexpectedly grasped the meaning of what Ye Nanzhai had taught him.
"Govern the Red Robe Sect based on Intentions!" Ye Nanzhai couldn't bear to execute members of his own Ye Family, leading to ongoing conflicts within. Thus, he instructed Lu Chen to take over and govern based on Intentions.
Of course, Lu Chen's Intentions were decisive in killing. While he couldn't find a reason to directly massacre members of the Ye Family, killing two disciples to intimidate them was still acceptable. Lu Chen's goal was to make an example out of them.
Seeing this, Ye Chong and others immediately gasped in shock, wondering when Ye Nanzhai's methods had become so ruthless.
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