Chapter 257: Do Not Provoke

"Cover."

Countless golden blade flashes turned into a golden sea, covering the Sǎnxiān below.

Luo Yi's face changed; he let out a roar.

"Heavenly Demon Forbidden Realm."

With his roar, a blood‑colored domain materialized, enveloping the sea within it.

A moment later, Luo Yi's expression shifted.

The golden blade light tore through the blood domain and surged toward him.

Lěng hēng sounded from him; a blood‑colored long sword blocked ahead, instantly unleashing a terrifying sword aura that formed a sword wall, finally stopping the golden blade sea.

At that moment, Cheng Yao hurriedly reminded, "Ancestor, he still has a technique to slay immortals, even more powerful than the one just now."

Luo Yi's complexion turned grim.

He felt as if facing a great enemy.

The previous sea‑covering move was almost beyond his defense.

If there were a third, even stronger move, he would certainly be gravely wounded.

Xiǎng dào zhèlǐ, Luo Yi felt a surge of dread in his heart.

Moreover, Qin Yang still has the Ten Thousand Souls Banner unused.

Xiǎng dào zhèlǐ, he grew even more nervous.

As a Sǎnxiān, the greatest fear is sustaining a severe injury.

At that instant, Qin Yang withdrew.

Within Luo Yi's surprised gaze, Qin Yang said calmly, "As for Dao discussion and sparring, we stop here; my Daoist companion and I are neither victor nor defeated."

Hearing Qin Yang's words, Luo Yi suddenly let out a sigh of relief.

In his heart, a feeling of gratitude toward Qin Yang unexpectedly arose.

He couldn't help but say gratefully, "Thank you, Daoist friend."

After speaking, Luo Yi realized that Qin Yang had come knocking for trouble, yet he had thanked him.

Qin Yang, seeing his expression, gave a faint smile.

He was unbothered.

"The sparring ends; since that's the case, I shall take my leave,"

Having said so, Qin Yang left without looking back.

This left the members of the Heavenly Demon Sect stunned.

"What does that mean?"

Luo Yi asked.

Cheng Yao thought for a moment, then said with a wry smile, "Our plan to join forces against Qin Yang has likely been exposed; Qin Yang already knows he came to show force and demonstrate his power to us."

Luo Yi nodded, acknowledging Cheng Yao's conjecture.

"He indeed has the means for that,"

Luo Yi said seriously.

If the fight had continued just now, unless he fought desperately, there would be no way to defeat Qin Yang.

As for eliminating Qin Yang, that is an even harder task.

The opponent still has the Ten Thousand Souls Banner unused; once employed, his strength will increase.

"I think a powerhouse like Qin Yang need not be provoked; only a fool would invite such a formidable enemy,"

Luo Yi thought for a moment and said.

Cheng Yao nodded.

He shared the same thought.

However, he is the newly appointed Holy Lord.

Having just taken over the Heavenly Demon Sect, if he shows no response to the deaths of the previous two sect leaders, it will be hard to command the followers.

In his heart, he is unwilling to become Qin Yang's enemy.

Luo Yi, unaware of Cheng Yao's thoughts, said directly, "The opponent is saving face for us; this time, our Heavenly Demon Sect will withdraw, as a return of favor."

Cheng Yao glanced at Luo Yi, knowing that Luo Yi's pleasant words mask the fact that he was frightened by Qin Yang's power.

He felt that even his entire sect could not match Qin Yang, and did not wish to clash with such a strong opponent, hence the decision.

Nevertheless, Luo Yi making this decision was a good thing for him.

Thus, it is not his inaction but the Ancestors' decree.

Xiǎng dào zhèlǐ, Cheng Yao said, "The Ancestor's words make sense; everything should prioritize the sect's interests. According to Qin Yang's nature, as long as we do not proactively provoke him, Xiāngxìn Qin Yang will not strike us later."

"Baiyun's disciples, as long as we are not wholly evil, he will not act against us,"

Luo Yi has great confidence in Baiyun.

Naturally, he also has great confidence in his disciples.

Cheng Yao glanced at Luo Yi.

Was Baiyun's Dòngshǒu on Luo Yi originally because the Ancestor was wholly without evil?

According to the Ancestor's theory, it should be so.

However, Cheng Yao dared not ask that.

"Alright, go inform the other sects of this matter; our Heavenly Demon Sect withdraws,"

Having said so, Luo Yi returned to the sect.

In the secret realm of the Heavenly Demon Sect, voices of conversation echoed.

How?

Very strong. Luo Yi's voice rang out.

Are you confident you can defeat him?

Luo Yi: "In a life-and-death battle, I feel I have no chance whatsoever; the opponent still has hidden tricks."

What is he cultivating?

Luo Yi: "I can't tell; it feels like Daoist mysterious skill, but somewhat different from ordinary cultivation, the physical body is exceptionally strong, not an ordinary cultivation method, seems related to some powerful ancient war god."

War god?

Luo Yi: "Yes."

Must not provoke.

That voice said.

Luo Yi: "Understood."

Meanwhile, Qin Yang had left the Heavenly Demon Sect and already arrived at the second place.

Mao Mountain.

The Maoshan Sect is naturally not in a place reachable by ordinary people, but rather lies within a barrier.

The Maoshan Sect, atop Mao Mountain, used a barrier to enclose a large area as their training ground.

Ordinary people simply cannot enter.

As soon as Qin Yang arrived, he discovered the barrier.

He directly entered and saw the true Maoshan Sect.

Just as he entered, two Maoshan Sect disciples blocked Qin Yang.

They were two disciples who had just reached the Golden Core stage, full of arrogance.

They stared at Qin Yang, faces full of arrogance, and shouted: "Who are you, fellow cultivator? Why do you intrude on our Maoshan?"

Baiyun Guan's Qin Yang, come to Maoshan to discuss the Dao with the Sǎnxiān.

Qin Yang directly stated his purpose.

The two disciples' faces drastically changed.

Baiyun Guan's Qin Yang, that bane.

They never expected such a formidable enemy to arrive.

Zhang Hao appeared, he stared at Qin Yang and coldly said: "What are you doing coming to our Maoshan?"

Sect leader, he's come to discuss the Dao with the Sǎnxiān.

The two disciples said.

Just you?

Zhang Hao said coldly.

Qin Yang raised his hand and pointed a finger; a blade of light appeared, landing before Zhang Hao, nearly slashing his body.

And Zhang Hao's techniques were not unleashed at all.

This left him Hàirán.

He himself is a great master of the Tribulation Crossing stage, the sect leader of Maoshan, yet the gap between him and Qin Yang is so huge?

Is it you sparring with me, or shall I call forth the Sǎnxiān?

Qin Yang asked.

Since the disciple of Baiyun wishes to discuss the Dao with me, it is my honor.

An old Daoist appeared, his whole body exuding the unique spiritual aura of a Sǎnxiān.

Qin Yang nodded, and he directly Dòngshǒu.

Still the two moves of Breaking Mountain and Overturning Sea.

That Sǎnxiān blocked it, suffering no injury, only consuming considerable energy.

Fellow cultivator, do you have a third move? I've already heard; I lose this battle.

The Sǎnxiān spoke, admitting defeat.

I concede.

Qin Yang smiled, then left.

The Sǎnxiān said to Zhang Hao: "Maoshan does not allow alliances with others; in dealing with Qin Yang, do not let a corrupt Divine Talisman Sect drag the entire Maoshan into the abyss."

The disciples understood.

Zhang Hao said.

With the withdrawal of the Heavenly Demon Sect and Maoshan, Qin Yang's challenge of two sects and two Sǎnxiān also spread throughout the cultivation world.

Only then did everyone realize how formidable his strength actually was.

Comparable to a Sǎnxiān, just what kind of monster is he?