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In the late autumn, the chill was heavy, and the autumn wind swept through everything. The setting sun was like blood, dyeing the entire Evil Sect red. What was once a bustling sect had suddenly become dilapidated. Everything had become a thing of the past, including its former glory, which would gradually be forgotten.
At this moment, there was no one left in the Evil Sect; all the disciples and some Elders had left and would not return, at least for now. On the stone steps down the mountain, a figure gradually walked away, casting a long shadow in the sunset. Ren Pingsheng held Yi Qingyi in his arms, wearing an expression of calmness.
When he reached the foot of the mountain, he turned back to look at the Evil Sect, which was gradually shrouded in darkness. He couldn't help but smile and looked down at the Little White Fox in his arms. "From today on, the Evil Sect will become history. Qingyi, did you see that? I've avenged you now. No one will dare to bully you again."
"Aw..." The Little White Fox lifted its head and licked his hand before curling up in his embrace and continuing to sleep soundly.
The autumn wind howled, and there was no one left in this place. Even the Demon Beasts in Tianxie Mountain were silent, afraid of attracting some terrifying presence.
Two days passed like this before some disciples and Elders from Tian Xie Sect, who had fled hundreds of miles away, cautiously returned. They trembled as they explored the entire Evil Sect and discovered that everyone left behind was already dead; there was not a single living person on the mountain apart from them.
Even those they once admired—the Zongji Realm Elder, the once-mighty sect leader, and that elusive Grand Elder—had all turned into corpses. This greatly shocked their eyes; amidst their fear, they felt a dark sense of relief for having left early. Otherwise, they might have also become corpses.
Then they realized that the Evil Sect had truly been destroyed. After feeling genuine or feigned sorrow for a while, they immediately began to look around. In the rooms, they even spared no effort to search through every corpse, turning over the entire mountain in search of any treasures that might have been left behind.
Ren Pingsheng had only roughly gathered some important treasures he discovered and took them away. However, he was not there specifically to rob, so he did not seek out treasures hidden in obscure places. In the end, these disciples and Elders managed to uncover quite a few treasures.
Thus, they abandoned their respect for Brother Shi and Elder and began to seize treasures for themselves. This sparked a bloody storm on Tianxie Mountain; some who had originally escaped disaster ended up dying there after all.
Soon after, news of what happened at the Evil Sect spread out and caused a strong sensation. The Evil Sect was the most powerful sect within millions of miles; it was shocking that it had been destroyed so easily. This made many forces feel insecure and act cautiously when going out, fearing they might also be targeted.
"Sovereign, our scouts have confirmed that the Evil Sect has indeed been destroyed. The leader of the Evil Sect and King-Level Experts are all dead." The speaker was Han Feng, who had met Ren Pingsheng at Dapan Mountain and had once tried to recruit him. He now appeared energetic and had already attained Martial Mastery.
"The Evil Sect has actually been destroyed; it's truly astonishing. That was a third-tier force with King-Level Experts stationed there—stronger than our Great Chu Dynasty," said Chu Mingxuan, the Third Prince of Great Chu Dynasty, who sat on a throne adorned with luxurious dragon robes and whom Ren Pingsheng recognized.
At this moment, he had unexpectedly become the most esteemed Sovereign of the Great Chu Dynasty. It seemed that in the previous struggle for the Throne, he was the one who ultimately emerged victorious. He appeared to have significantly improved his cultivation, now possessing the Supreme Realm level. Dressed in a dragon robe, he exuded an indescribable aura of authority.
"Yes, and it is said that there were countless casualties, with rivers of blood flowing. Among the fallen were dozens of sect-level powerhouses."
"Who could have done this? What could their purpose be? Could it be a King-Level Expert from somewhere?" He sat on the Throne, deep in thought.
"Sovereign, could this matter be related to the Azure Wind Sword Sect?" Han Feng hesitated for a moment before speaking up.
"The Azure Wind Sword Sect? How is that possible? Are you saying that a Sixth-Rank Force could annihilate a Third-Rank power? Have you not woken up properly?" He shook his head and immediately dismissed the idea.
"However, some time ago, the Evil Sect sent people to deal with the Azure Wind Sword Sect. Then they were wiped out. This matter cannot be ignored. Moreover..."
"Hmm? If you have something to say, just say it directly. Why are you hesitating?"
"Ren Pingsheng returned a few days ago and fought against the Evil Sect at the Azure Wind Sword Sect. Then just six days later, the Evil Sect was destroyed." After saying this, Han Feng fell silent and stepped aside.
"Ren Pingsheng has returned? How is that possible? Wasn't it said that he died over ten years ago?" Chu Mingxuan's expression changed as he asked urgently.
"The news from the Evil Sect back then was that he had fallen into the Abyss of Demons. The Abyss of Demons, being the most terrifying forbidden area in Snow State, led us to believe he had perished. But now it seems he must have escaped from the Abyss of Demons. Moreover, this information came from spies of the Azure Wind Sword Sect, so it should be credible."
"Damn it, how could he still be alive? If that's the case, could it be that he truly destroyed the Evil Sect?"
"It's still unclear, but judging from that battle, Zongji Jing's warriors were no match for him, and he was also not a King-Level Expert's opponent. He should possess Perfect Sect Level cultivation." Han Feng analyzed thoroughly; his assessment was quite accurate.
"What about Yanran? Has she come out of her seclusion?" Chu Mingxuan's eyes flickered as he asked.
"The princess has been in seclusion since she returned thirteen years ago and has not come out until now."
In the great hall, a moment of silence fell. Both were lost in their thoughts. Because of Ren Pingsheng's return, many people's reactions varied. Some felt uneasy, while others were overjoyed.
For instance, Chu Yuan's father, Chu Longxiang, wore an expression of hatred. He had pursued Ren Pingsheng to the Sword King Tomb to take revenge but was ultimately thwarted, allowing Ren Pingsheng to escape. Now that he knew Ren Pingsheng was back, he was naturally elated and prepared to kill him to avenge his grievances.
Then there was Chu Tian, who looked quite uncomfortable. He had learned by chance that Ren Pingsheng had returned. By this time, he had become a disciple of the Great Chu Academy's Heavenly Mansion and had attained the Supreme Realm cultivation level. Although he felt some concern, he dismissed it upon realizing his current strength and that he was at the Great Chu Academy.
Another was Lord Li from the Great Chu Academy's Outer Court, Li Yun, who felt both worried and excited. He had received more detailed information and knew that Ren Pingsheng possessed Zongji Jing cultivation, which made him anxious. However, thinking about the Demon Emperor's Legacy on Ren Pingsheng made him cast aside those worries.
He assumed that since Ren Pingsheng could survive the Abyss of Demons, it must be due to the Demon Emperor's influence. After more than a decade, he had become a Zong-level Martial Artist. This further fueled his belief that it was because of the Demon Emperor's Legacy, making him eager to kill Ren Pingsheng and seize the legacy for himself.
At that moment, Ren Pingsheng stood outside the Great Chu Academy, his expression constantly changing between joy and sadness. He had spent two years here; this place held his friends, enemies, and someone he once loved. Yet after all these years, he wondered what their lives were like now.
"Sorry, please show your identity token." The guards at the gate were two Martial Realm warriors who blocked him upon seeing his unfamiliar face.
"Identity token?" Ren Pingsheng appeared somewhat dazed before reaching into his pocket to retrieve the token from back then.
"Oh! So it's Brother Shi from the Inner Sect! My apologies!" The two immediately showed respect upon recognizing him and stepped aside to let him pass. Inner Sect Disciples were all powerful Martial Masters; they were not someone they could compare with.
"Phew... This Brother Shi really has a good temperament; I thought he would be angry!" One of them sighed in relief as they watched Ren Pingsheng walk away.
"Yeah, you should consider yourself lucky. If it were another Inner Sect Disciple who got stopped, you might have faced some trouble," they remarked without knowing Ren Pingsheng's true identity, thinking he was just an ordinary Inner Sect Senior Brother.
"Things have changed!" He took a stroll around the Outer Sect and said lightly. Most of his time had been spent in the Outer Sect, but now all he saw were unfamiliar faces. Even at the Azure Wind Sword Sect in the Western Courtyard, there were only disciples he did not recognize.
The group they once belonged to, whether acquaintances or strangers, friends or foes, had long since departed, leaving not a single one behind.
“Li Yun, I know you are here, come out!” Ren Pingsheng said lightly as he approached the entrance of a grand hall.
“Haha, I haven't even come looking for you, and you've arrived. It's been thirteen years since we last met; I've been thinking about you every day!” A figure suddenly appeared outside the hall; it was Li Yun, the Outer Court Lord of the Great Chu Academy.
“Is that so? You won't have to suffer like this anymore.”
“What? Do you really think that with your Zongji Jing cultivation, you can be my opponent? You are overestimating yourself. Hurry up and hand over the Demon Emperor's Legacy, and I might let you off this time,” he said with a look of disdain. In his eyes, even if Ren Pingsheng had reached Zongji Jing, it was likely that he had just recently broken through.
“Let’s settle our grievances today. The favor you showed when you hunted me down back then is now due for repayment,” Ren Pingsheng said with a gentle smile. Then, the Windscar Sword was drawn in an instant, and a flash of Sword Light surged forward, reaching Li Yun in a blink.
Li Yun's expression changed as he roared, releasing all his momentum. He threw a punch in an attempt to block the Sword Light. At the moment of collision, endless sharpness radiated outward.
“Ah…” he screamed in agony as his right hand was swept away by the Sword Light, leaving only the upper half intact. In fear, he began to retreat. “Your strength… how is it possible… you can't kill me; otherwise, you won't leave the Great Chu Academy today.”
“Heh heh, you think too highly of the Great Chu Academy,” he chuckled nonchalantly. His figure flickered, splitting into six Phantom Bodies before merging back together. The Windscar Sword sent forth a spray of blood as Li Yun clutched his throat, his clothes stained with terror. It seemed unimaginable to him that he could be so easily defeated and die at the hands of someone he looked down upon.
“You… Ren Pingsheng has the Demon Emperor's Legacy… haha… you can't escape,” he shouted with his last ounce of strength, his voice echoing far away with a triumphant smile on his face.
“Heh heh, foolish! I dare to destroy even the Evil Sect, why would I care about a mere Great Chu Academy?” Ren Pingsheng replied sarcastically, as if watching a clown amuse itself.
“You…” Li Yun's eyes widened in anger; his face turned pale as he trembled uncontrollably before collapsing to the ground, seemingly unable to accept the shock of this revelation.
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