"..." Watching the rolling demonic body fall from the sky, everyone stared blankly at the horizon, seemingly unable to believe the reality of what was happening before their eyes.
It was only when the figure landed back on the ground, the white robes shifting slightly as the water-cloud patterns quietly faded away, that everyone finally snapped back to their senses.
Senior Brother Chen Yuan's face was pale, and his Adam's apple bobbed with difficulty. He suddenly recalled something. Even back in the day, when the Dao Sect still had a Guest Elder, it wasn't just anyone who could occupy that position.
The position of Guest Elder held a transcendent status. It was not bound by sect rules and did not concern itself with worldly affairs. Such a status was usually only granted to those mighty beings with heaven-reaching cultivation and unfathomable foundations. How could an ordinary Cultivator have such qualifications?
The white-robed young girl before them had, with the meager Qi of one or two pieces, frontally obliterated a great demon of the Seven Chess Pieces. Such combat power, such means.
Senior Brother Chen Yuan's heart raced, and his back was already soaked with cold sweat. He hurriedly stepped forward, cupped his hands, and bowed deeply. "Senior's Divine Might!" "This Junior had eyes but failed to recognize the truth. I have offended you previously, and I hope Senior will forgive me!"
Junior Sister Su Liu and Gong Shaoqi also woke from their dream, hurriedly following suit to bow and salute, not even daring to breathe loudly.
Jiang Yuechu's expression was calm as she glanced at her system panel. She was in a good mood. "It is of no consequence." She waved her hand casually and swept her gaze across the surroundings.
Supported by a few remaining clan members, Head of the Xu family struggled to climb up from the ground. He pushed away his clansmen's hands and took two staggering steps forward. Facing the white robes, he bowed deeply.
"Many thanks to the great Cultivator of the Upper Sect for saving our lives." Head of the Xu family's voice was hoarse, filled with the relief of having survived a disaster. "If not for the thunderous intervention of the Guest Elder, the ten-thousand-year foundation of my Xu Family, along with all the old and young, would likely have become food for the demon."
The surviving members of the Xu Family in the hall also knelt in unison, kowtowing to express their gratitude. Jiang Yuechu nodded slightly, her tone flat. "It was merely a small effort." "If there is such a matter in the future, do not hesitate to speak up."
Uh... Hearing this, Head of the Xu family couldn't help but freeze. He raised his head slightly, a trace of confusion flashing in his eyes. How did it sound like this Guest Elder was actually wishing for the Xu Family to suffer another such catastrophic disaster?
However, this thought only lingered in his mind for an instant before he violently cast it aside. If the other party truly wished for the Xu Family to die out, why would she have been the first to stand up for the Xu Family just now?
It must be that the Guest Elder has a cold exterior but a warm heart, sympathizing with the difficulties of a vassal Family. Such words were merely a hint for the Xu Family not to suffer in silence when in trouble. Thinking of this, Head of the Xu family was even more moved and bowed repeatedly in thanks.
"..." Looking at the somewhat excited old man before her, a trace of bewilderment flashed in Jiang Yuechu's eyes. However, she was too lazy to think much about it. Her gaze passed over the crowd and landed behind them.
Seeing this, Head of the Xu family immediately looked in the direction of her gaze. At the bottom of the deep pit, Xu Liunian's bones were shattered, his flesh was mangled, and he lay limp, with only a faint breath remaining.
A chill flashed in the depths of Head of the Xu family's eyes, and he immediately said: "The Upper Sect can rest assured." Head of the Xu family gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice, "This wicked creature has acted perversely, luring demons into the city, slaughtering his own kin, and even daring to covet the Disciples of the Upper Sect. This old man will never tolerate it."
"After I catch my breath, I will personally take action to abolish his cultivation, sever his tendons and meridians, and hang him on the walls of Huangshan City to be exposed to the sun for seven days."
Senior Brother Chen Yuan and the few other Jieqing Sect Disciples stood to the side, listening to such ruthless methods, all remaining silent. Family infighting and fratricide had always been this cruel. The winner lives, the loser dies; there is no room for sentiment.
Not to mention, he had delusions of attacking the Disciples of the Jieqing Sect. Even without the Xu Family dealing with him, if he were brought back to the Sect, he would not meet a good end either. Jiang Yuechu withdrew her gaze. She had never taken any interest in such dramas of Family feuds.
However... "I have some things I want to ask him." Hearing this, Senior Brother Chen Yuan and Junior Sister Su Liu exchanged glances, their faces full of confusion. Head of the Xu family's expression was also one of astonishment.
Was there some oversight that they had failed to notice? The thread of the Xu Family's internal strife was already clear, and the demonic disturbance was also fabricated by this wicked creature alone. Could it be that behind Xu Liunian, there was some earth-shattering conspiracy involved?
Just as everyone was frowning and thinking hard, Jiang Yuechu had already walked slowly to the edge of the pit. She stopped and looked down at the bottom of the pit from above. Xu Liunian, lying on the ground, sensed the approaching footsteps. He struggled to open his eyes, which were glued shut by blood, and tried to look upward.
In his unfocused eyes, the girl's stunningly beautiful face was reflected. This scene was extremely similar to that night in his memory. Xu Liunian suddenly twitched the corners of his mouth. After so many years of planning and enduring until now, he had still ended up in this state.
Perhaps. From the very beginning, he should not have harbored such extravagant hopes. As a bastard born to a common woman, to try and overthrow this high and mighty Dao-cultivating Family. Some failures are destined to be failures. Some mistakes, even if one could do them over, would still be made. Some regrets, in truth, no matter what one does, will still be felt.
The situation is lost. Everything is over. "Don't ask... I won't say anything." After saying this, he silently closed his eyes.
"..." Jiang Yuechu silently lowered her eyes, looking at the broken body at the bottom of the pit that had given up the struggle, and suddenly abandoned the thought in her mind. She had originally wanted to ask if there were any other accomplices. But in his current state, it was clear that the demon outside the city was already this person's greatest reliance. Otherwise, why would he be waiting for death like this?
Thinking of this, Jiang Yuechu secretly sighed, thinking it a pity. However, she still slowly crouched down. She leaned in slightly, bringing herself close to that face covered in bloodstains, and whispered something.
A moment later, Jiang Yuechu suddenly stood up, her face covered in frost. "At death's door, and you still dare to verbally insult my Jieqing Sect?!" Hearing this, everyone in the hall was shocked. What?!
Senior Brother Chen Yuan and the others exchanged glances, their faces full of astonishment. This brat truly had quite the nerve. After witnessing the thunderous methods of this Guest Elder, he still dared to be so arrogant. He truly didn't know how to write the word "death."
Head of the Xu family was so scared that his soul nearly left his body, and he hurriedly stepped forward: "My Lady, please calm your anger!" The old man said incoherently, hurriedly speaking, "Although this person is of my Xu Family Bloodline, he has never stayed in the Xu Family! His actions have absolutely nothing to do with my Xu Family!" "I beg you to investigate clearly; please do not vent your anger on my Xu Family!"
Jiang Yuechu snorted coldly. She completely ignored the old man's pleas. In the midst of Xu Liunian's astonished and confused gaze, the Ten Directions Mountain and River Staff in her hand was suddenly raised, then slammed down heavily. A dull thud echoed at the bottom of the pit. In the deep pit, there was no longer any sign of life.
[Killed a Chess Player Realm creature, gained 1,977 years of Dao Cultivation]
"Uh..." Standing closest to the pit, Lin Feiyan suddenly looked at Jiang Yuechu in confusion. No... she was, after all, one of the Seven Chess Pieces. Although her practical combat was not good, at this distance, she should have been able to clearly hear what the two of them said. But just now... nothing was said at all?
Lin Feiyan blinked. Could it be that they were communicating via sound transmission? Thinking of this, she suddenly became a bit worried. What kind of major matter could it be that required the use of sound transmission?