Chapter 3013

Upon learning they would depart in three days, the disciples who had won the sworn brotherhood slots were all excited beyond measure.

What's more, some with faces full of delight patted the shoulders of their junior fellow disciples beside them and said.

"Shidi, don't envy me, senior brother is going to enjoy good food and drink; rest assured, if there's a chance I'll bring you two portions of dry rations."

"You are bullying people too much."

Looking at that smug appearance, the crowd of failures hated it so much they gritted their teeth.

Many disciples already knew that this time, when returning to Beyond the Heavens, Ye Zhangqing would also be going together.

In other words, Yè Chánglǎo will not continue to stay in the sect, so aren't they going back to the previous life of only being able to eat dry rations?

Moreover, they would have to exchange sect contributions for it; just thinking about it makes one feel awful.

More crucially, this person fears comparison; they stay in the sect eating dry rations, while those who won the sworn brotherhood slots will go to Beyond the Heavens together with Yè Chánglǎo.

No need to even think; following Elder Ye, it's not that every meal will have hot food to eat.

What's more, they are risking their lives for the Sect this time, which counts as merit.

Given the Sect's usual attitude toward disciples, could it possibly not feed them? That's absolutely impossible.

There's no need to fight over food; everyone has enough.

Thinking of this, the many failed disciples' eyes turned red with envy—damn it, why didn't they win on the arena back then? They should have tried harder.

But the matter is already settled; saying anything now is too late. The many failed disciples can only grit their teeth in silence and endure.

On another note, Qi Xiong and the other Sect high-ups were also arguing about this, mainly due to Qing Shi.

"No way, this time I will absolutely not stay behind to guard the Sect; I will follow Ye Zhangqing to Beyond the Heavens."

Qing Shi shouted with a determined expression.

He's had enough of this Sect; this time he insists on going to Beyond the Heavens together with Ye Zhangqing.

"What Beyond the Heavens heroic, bullshit! This time, even if it's a mountain of blades and a sea of fire, this certain Qing person will charge through."

Seeing Qing Shi's posture that he would fight to the death if they didn't comply, Qi Xiong was also helpless.

Indeed, it's time to change personnel; after all, Qing Shi has always been the one guarding, which isn't suitable.

But when Qi Xiong's gaze swept over, everyone he looked at furrowed their brows.

First came Hong Zun, speaking in an unhappy tone.

"What are you looking at me for? Let me make it clear—I am definitely going."

Then Lin Potian, noticing Qi Xiong's gaze, gritted his teeth and said.

"Don't look at me—I've only had a few meals."

Finally was Qin Shan Hai; although he didn't speak, his space ring flashed, and the ghost-head blade appeared in his hand, emitting a cold icy glow—its meaning needed no explanation.

"If anyone tries to stop him, his ghost-head blade won't distinguish friend from foe—whoever blocks gets cut."

Looking around, Qi Xiong found that none of these guys wanted to go. "Fine, fine, you're all playing like this, huh?"

"It's impossible to have me, the Sect Master, stay behind; I need to oversee the overall situation."

However, Qi Xiong didn't notice that, as he withdrew his gaze, everyone also exchanged a glance in secret.

In that instant, it seemed as if some kind of decision had been made.

Three days passed in a flash; on this day, tens of thousands of disciples from the Dao One Immortal Sect boarded the Beyond the Heavens flying vessel, preparing to depart.

Ye Zhangqing looked around, not seeing Qi Xiong's figure, and casually asked.

"Where is the Sect Master?"

"Haha, Shī xiōng is staying behind; he won't be joining us this time."

Hearing that, Hong Zun beside him laughed and said; Ye Zhangqing, for his part, didn't think much of it.

Naturally, the Sect cannot be left without someone; as Sect Master, Qi Xiong staying behind is understandable, but his willingness surprised Ye Zhangqing, earning him a newfound respect.

Is this the awareness expected of a Sect Master?

As the personnel gathered, each disciple's face showed excitement—both for the chance to visit Beyond the Heavens and for the opportunity to follow Ye Zhangqing.

As the Beyond the Heavens flying vessel slowly rose, they set off amid countless envious gazes.

No one knew that, inside the Sect Master's hall, a figure bound tightly was constantly struggling, cursing nonstop.

"Let me go, you beasts—you're all a bunch of beasts; just wait, I won't let you off."

Taking a closer look, the struggling figure could only be Qi Xiong—who else could it be?

At this moment, his face was ferocious, with veins bulging on his forehead.

They had been all set to depart happily, but just a Shíchén earlier, Hong Zun, Lin Potian, and Qin Shan Hai—these beasts—came together.

Regarding his own Shī xiōng brothers, Qi Xiong naturally had no guard up and never expected these beasts to suddenly attack.

In a few quick moves they tied him up here, then clapped their hands and slipped away.

Seeing these people leave while he remained trapped, Qi Xiong had no doubt about what this meant.

"This damn thing is making him stay behind to guard the Sect."

The more he thought, the angrier he got—this was a rebellion, truly a rebellion; he is the Sect Master, the Senior Brother, yet a bunch of living beasts—where is the heavenly principle?

Qi Xiong's curses were harsh, but for a moment no one noticed what was happening here, after all disciples cannot casually enter the Sect Master's hall.

Unless there were special circumstances, no one would come here.

The Beyond the Heavens flying vessel sped along; meanwhile, inside the Immortal City Beyond the Heavens, many days had passed.

Many were reckoning that the Dao One Immortal Sect should return soon, and at the same time, the issue of those sworn brothers was also a hot topic of discussion.

Just as the Dao One Immortal Sect thought, those sworn brothers, after completing their sworn bond with the Xiāntiān rénzú, would ultimately be managed either by the Heavenly Palace or by the Dao One Immortal Sect.

Most people leaned toward the Heavenly Palace managing them.

"Let the Dao One Immortal Sect handle it? You're really overthinking; this is absolutely impossible—these people are the key to controlling the Xiāntiān rénzú, such an important asset, how could it be given to the Dao One Immortal Sect?"

"Exactly, if these people fell into the hands of the Dao One Immortal Sect, then later the Immortal Realm would surely be dominated by them alone."

This matter is of great importance; there must be no leaks.

As for this matter, the Dao One Immortal Sect can forget about it.

Everyone was arguing, but they all supported the Heavenly Palace; this batch of death row prisoners must be personally managed by the Heavenly Palace.

Even if it's unsafe beyond the heavens and they need to be relocated to the Immortal Realm, the Heavenly Palace should still send personnel to personally oversee them.

Not only the Dao One Immortal Sect, but any faction in the Immortal Realm must not interfere in this matter.

Put simply, they can't profit from this, so neither can anyone else; everyone is equal, and only then can their hearts feel somewhat balanced.

This is what most people think; outside the Immortal City, the Primordial Human Race have temporarily gathered beneath the city walls, taking refuge in the dilapidated starship.

They haven't yet been permitted to enter the city, but the two elders of the Primordial Human Race have already had several contacts with Yue Linxian, Zhao Tianqing, and their companions.

No one knows how the negotiations between the two sides went, but judging by the visible situation, the result should be fairly good.