Chapter 350: Senior Brother Arrives

Lu Xiangxiang's expression was icy, and she said in a deep voice: "It is you who cannot tolerate me, thinking I stole your master's attention, thus deliberately framing me. All of this is a trap you set to drive me out of the Carefree Sect, and I was foolish enough to trust you, then fell into the snare you prepared."

Their dialogue left everyone present bewildered, not knowing whom to believe.

The disciples of the Heaven One Sect naturally leaned toward Lu Xiangxiang, because they had spent some time with her and had not noticed any abnormality; on the contrary, she cared for everyone attentively.

The disciples of the Flower Sect had also spent a short time with Yuan Yao, and they believed Yuan Yao's words more.

At first the crowd thought Yuan Yao and Lu Xiangxiang looked a bit similar, but on closer inspection the two were still different.

Yuan Yao suddenly laughed: "Lu Xiangxiang, under these circumstances you can still bite me back; that's really impressive."

Lu Xiangxiang?

The crowd was slightly stunned.

Isn't she called Lu Xiang?

Lu Xiangxiang said coldly: "Yuan Yao, right and wrong, you and I are naturally clear."

"Then why are you practicing forbidden techniques?" Yuan Yao saw her words flicker, trying to exonerate herself, and immediately asked.

Upon hearing the words "forbidden techniques," everyone's faces changed.

They all came from prestigious orthodox sects and naturally detested forbidden techniques. Anyone who practices forbidden techniques will become a demonic heretic.

They looked at Lu Xiangxiang with bewildered suspicion.

Lu Xiangxiang showed no sign of panic; instead she spoke calmly: "I do not practice forbidden techniques."

After a pause, she continued: "Yuan Yao, you tried to ruin my reputation today—was it because I have now taken the Formless Immortal as my master that you grew jealous?"

The Heaven One Sect disciples began to speak up.

"I think she's just jealous of Junior Sister Lu! Who in the cultivation world doesn't want to become a disciple of the Formless Immortal?"

"Junior Sister Lu expelled from the sect? Looks like your master is blind!"

"It must be that she resents Junior Sister Lu, so she plotted to frame her, causing this humiliation. Now she still dares to say such things? Seems she really thinks no one from the Heaven One Sect remains!?"

At this moment, Master Qu sneered repeatedly: "Just for slandering the Formless Immortal, you should die to atone!"

The Seventh Elder Rong Jin Zhi also staunchly defended Lu Xiangxiang, she snorted, "What is your master anyway? If your master dares to expel Xiang'er from the sect, he must bear the wrath of our Heaven One Sect! If you can survive, go tell your master to make three bows and nine kowtows to the First Province to apologize to Xiang'er!"

As soon as the words fell, the Heaven One Sect disciples all echoed in agreement.

At this time, only Hua Chengyan and the others from the Flower Sect showed extremely strange expressions.

Even Uncle Jiu, who never liked the Thousand Mountain Sixth Son, rarely showed a subtle and complex expression, muttering: "It's not…"

Lu Xiangxiang realized the situation was collapsing, and hurriedly spoke: "I have already drawn a line with them; I don't want this matter to keep boiling over…"

"No!" Second Elder Wang Yangbo finally spoke, his gaze heavy as he stared at Yuan Yao, "This cannot be settled here!"

This is no longer a trivial squabble.

If a mere noble lady can insult the Formless Immortal, where does that place the Formless Immortal and the Heaven One Sect?

Would spreading this not make us a laughingstock?

"I also think this cannot be let go!" Yuan Yao said with a smiling face: "When I return, I will definitely report what you said to my master."

At this moment Hua Chengyan covered his mouth, coughed violently, and used his hand to suppress the corner of his mouth that was lifting.

Suddenly, Master Qu looked at Yuan Yao's smiling face and felt an inexplicable surge of anger.

"How dare you still laugh?!"

Hua Chengyan was startled, thinking the other side was talking about him.

Yuan Yao raised an eyebrow, "Lu Xiangxiang didn't tell you? My master comes from the Ninth Province and is just a minor immortal lord."

Lu Xiangxiang's complexion shifted slightly; she was about to speak to stop Yuan Yao's words.

"Yuan Yao…"

"Have any of you heard of the Thousand Mountain Immortal Lord of the Ninth Province, Qianjue Mountain? If you haven't, that's fine; in due time I will go with my master to the Heaven One Sect to pay a visit." Yuan Yao coldly scanned everyone of the Heaven One Sect, especially Master Qu, Seventh Elder Rong Jin Zhi, and Second Elder Wang Yangbo.

At the moment she uttered "Thousand Mountain Immortal Lord," everyone's faces changed.

The young disciples of the Heaven One Sect widened their eyes, showing disbelief.

A few among them who especially worshipped the Thousand Mountain Immortal Lord turned pale instantly.

As for Master Qu, he looked like a rooster with its throat cut, his complexion extremely grim, unable to speak.

Seventh Elder Rong Jin Zhi showed a fearful expression; she had just boasted that the Thousand Mountain Immortal Lord would travel from the Ninth Province, performing three bows and nine kowtows all the way to the First Province's Heaven One Sect…

Second Elder Wang Yangbo remained relatively calm, his sharp gaze sweeping to Lu Xiangxiang, as if asking: Why didn't you say this earlier?

He had thought Yuan Yao's master was at most a regional power holder, or perhaps some immortal.

But he never imagined her master was actually the Thousand Mountain Immortal Lord!

Now that's trouble!

Everyone suddenly realized, those expelled by the Thousand Mountain Immortal Lord…

That likely indicates they were of questionable conduct.

Could it truly be as Yuan Yao said?

Lu Junior Sister not only had questionable conduct, but also secretly practiced forbidden techniques?!

In an instant, almost everyone's Awakening Value surged.

250 system broadcast: 【Target character Wang Yangbo, Awakening Value reached 30. Target character Rong Jin Zhi, Awakening Value reached 26. Target character Master Qu, Awakening Value reached 18.】

【Target character???, Awakening Value reached…】

Some disciples, because of this, successfully reached Awakening Value 50.

At this moment, Lu Xiangxiang sensed their gazes shift subtly, pursed her lips, about to speak, but then—

"Yo! So many people!"

A clear, bright teenage voice rang out.

Everyone followed the voice and saw two youths appear not far away.

The dark‑clad youth had an unmatched handsome face, a pair of scarlet‑phoenix eyes that were sharp yet lazy, thin lips uncolored yet crimson, and a tall, slender figure.

The white‑clad youth had delicate features, a pair of enchanting peach‑blossom eyes, and the corners of his lips slightly upturned.

The one who had just spoken was that white‑clad youth.

Lu Xiangxiang's complexion changed the moment she saw the two of them.

"Third Senior Brother, Youngest Senior Brother!" Yuan Yao said with delight.

Before anyone could react, Yuan Yao pointed at the Heaven One Sect members and accused, "They want to make the master perform three bows and nine kowtows from the Ninth Province all the way to the First Province's Heaven One Sect!"

The faces of the Heaven One Sect members instantly grew a bit frantic.

The smile that had been on Cang Li's face suddenly vanished, replaced by a cold, sharp expression.

At the same time, a blood‑red long spear silently materialized in his palm.

Ying Wuji then directly summoned the Heavenly Destiny Sword.

Seeing this, Yuan Yao raised her bare hand and also summoned the Phantom Spirit Sword.

Ying Wuji and Cang Li darted to Yuan Yao's side; the three stood shoulder to shoulder, almost simultaneously staring at the Heaven One Sect members.

"I will count to three, prepare to act..." Cang Li's words were cut short as Ying Wuji and Yuan Yao already darted away.