Chapter 1199: Catching Up at the Door

Ye Liuyun originally still felt that taking someone else's items and not returning them was somewhat uneasy.

But the items were his open‑and‑honest spoils, and he didn't want to hand them over.

After Li Qingyun said that, his resolve became even firmer.

Since it's a contest for resources, let it be settled by ability.

"Fine!"

Ye Liuyun immediately accepted Li Qingyun's suggestion, produced a Transmission Talisman, and had Qin Peng bring the thirty‑thousand Demon Cultivator army and the three thousand Metal Puppets he had lent to Zhu Youfu to the area near Qian Long Academy to stand by.

Since a battle is inevitable, it's better to prepare early.

"Hahaha, that's the spirit! If you're not a bit harsher, you won't get anywhere!"

Li Qingyun wore an expression as if the youngster could be taught.

"I'm about to be taught bad by you!" Ye Liuyun, after his mind cleared, also laughed.

"You little brat, you actually blame me! Forget it, I don't want to argue. Let's hurry back, lest those two Sect people block us outside. As long as we return to the Sect, we're safe! After all, we're exterminating Demon Cultivators by the Academy's orders!"

The reason Li Qingyun said that was also to involve the Academy, pulling it behind Ye Liuyun as a backing…

Ye Liuyun, while walking, asked, "Although we're ordered to exterminate Demon Cultivators, what about the seized items? Should we hand them over to the Academy?"

Ye Liuyun was worried the Academy would confiscate the items.

"The Academy has long stipulated that items seized during missions belong to the individual. However…"

Li Qingyun paused after saying that.

"If the Mo Yun Sect folks go all out, the Academy could indeed pressure you!"

Under normal circumstances, Qian Long Academy protects its disciples' safety. But this time it involves a Sect's treasured relic, which is no small matter.

If the Qian Long Academy's Dragon Pool were stolen, they would likewise spare no cost to retrieve it.

So Li Qingyun is now uncertain how Qian Long Academy will handle Ye Liuyun this time.

"You can first observe the situation; if things change, you have a Teleportation Array, right? Just run. Anyway, remember my words: never hand over the items. If you show weakness, more trouble will follow!"

Li Qingyun hadn't forgotten to advise Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun also understood that if he showed weakness and handed over the Secret Realm, Mo Yun Sect would demand compensation and endless claims.

"Alright! I'll go back with you first and assess the situation!"

Ye Liuyun also has a Black Tower teleportation, so he isn't worried about being unable to flee.

Shortly after the two returned to the Academy, Mo Yun Sect members chased to the inn where Li Qingyun had stayed. Upon learning they had already left, they immediately resumed pursuit toward Qian Long Academy.

That Secret Realm is their Sect's prized treasure. Mo Yun Sect's rise depended on that Secret Realm's cultivation of its disciples. Thus, even if the whole Sect were destroyed, they would inevitably seize back that Secret Realm.

So this time they mobilized almost their entire nest. The Lie Tian Sect also deployed half its forces to cooperate with Mo Yun Sect's operation.

And most members of Ye Liuyun's Demonic God Sect have already been sent out to seek Mineral Vein resources, making it hard to quickly gather enough force to eliminate those two Sects.

Therefore, this time Ye Liuyun plans to use the Demon Cultivator army's power, also taking the chance to test the combat strength of the unit after its equipment upgrade.

Qin Peng acted swiftly. When Mo Yun Sect members reached Qian Long Academy, he had already led the army out of the Teleportation Array.

"Just in time! Prepare to ambush them!"

At this moment inside Qian Long Academy, Ye Liuyun had already scouted the numbers and strength of these people, relayed the information to Qin Peng, and asked him to prepare.

"When the time comes, I'll go over to cooperate with you!" Ye Liuyun also reassured Qin Peng, saying he would bring experts like Xiao Lanbing to reinforce him.

At this moment Mo Yun Sect members have caught up, blocking the entrance of Qian Long Academy. Yet they dared not rush in recklessly.

Qian Long Academy's strength far exceeds that of Mo Yun Sect. They only need to pressure the Academy; there's no need to take action.

The Elders of Qian Long Academy also rushed to the Sect's front to assess the situation.

When they heard it was Li Qingyun who brought Ye Liuyun into trouble, they were speechless.

These old and young, each crazier than the last, so they only dared to wait for the Academy Director to decide.

Neither Ye Liuyun nor Li Qingyun showed up; instead they hid in Li Qingyun's residence, using Divine Sense to probe the outside activity.

The appearance of the Qian Long Academy Director gave Ye Liuyun a surprise.

The Director of Qian Long Academy was the white‑bearded elder Ye had previously seen at the Dragon Pool.

He still showed no discernible realm, looking like an ordinary old man, slowly stepping forward.

The many Elders of Qian Long Academy all performed the salute in unison; no one dared to be lax.

"I am Xu Changqing, Director of Qian Long Academy. I wonder, friends of Mo Yun Sect, what guidance you have for coming here with such a mobilized force?" the elder said slowly.

The Mo Yun Sect's sect master, originally haughty, immediately restrained himself upon hearing Xu Changqing's name, politely saluting him.

"I, the junior Mo Yun Sect sect master Qiao Yulin, have long admired Director Xu's great name! Today I come to disturb you out of sheer helplessness, and hope you, senior, will be lenient!"

As he spoke, he recounted the events once more.

"Heh heh, this Qiao Yulin gets scared as soon as he hears old Xu's name!" Li Qingyun, while drinking, explained to Ye Liuyun.

The two of them seemed to be watching the spectacle, completely lacking any sense of the parties involved.

"Director Xu's reputation…" Ye Liuyun asked curiously.

"It's more than just great! Back then, Killer God Xu Changqing—who didn't know him! He single‑handedly wiped out several Sects, slaughtered the entire Zhongyang Dalu; everyone knew…" Li Qingyun raved to Ye Liuyun about Xu Changqing's deeds when the Qian Long Academy was founded.

"Any Sect that rose from its beginnings went through bloody turmoil; otherwise it couldn't stand."

Li Qingyun, at the end of his story, added another sentence.

"Hmm!" Ye Liuyun nodded, regarding Xu Changqing with newfound respect.

He first saw this elder and knew he was no ordinary person. He just hadn't realized that he had once been a ruthless killer who wouldn't blink at murder.

Xu Changqing, with a kindly expression, listened to Qiao Yulin's account, then said, "Li Qingyun and Ye Liuyun were sent by me to exterminate the Demon Cultivators. Those Demon Cultivators had once infiltrated our Qian Long Academy, so eliminating them is also our Sect's responsibility."

Qiao Yulin, hearing this, immediately replied, "Exterminating Demon Cultivators is correct! But Ye Liuyun seized their treasure and killed the people we sent, so you owe us an explanation, right?"