Chapter 137: No Sect or Faction

The cultivators of each sect entering the Trial Ground all had a list beforehand, for fear that some sects would secretly send disciples inside. But now, Zhang Nuo's name is missing; could it be that Zhang Nuo was secretly sent in by the Nanxuan Sect!

"Senior Xiao, wait a moment!"

Nangong Ao walked quickly out of the Beixuan Sect's ranks and came before Xiao Zhengxing. He first bowed deeply, then slowly said:

"Senior Xiao, has one person from the Nanxuan Sect been left off?"

"What, do you still not trust my eyes?"

Xiao Zhengxing's expression changed immediately. For a junior to dare question him in front of so many people was truly too bold. The Beixuan Sect Master, Zhuo Zhiyan, narrowed her phoenix eyes; she also did not understand what Nangong Ao was trying to do.

"This junior does not mean that! It is just that when we were in the Trial Ground, there was a cultivator from the Nanxuan Sect named Zhang Nuo. Why did we not hear his name just now?"

Seeing Xiao Zhengxing glare, Nangong Ao hurriedly said.

"Oh!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhengxing gave a light 'oh'. Looking at Nangong Ao's appearance, it did not seem like he was lying, and furthermore, under the gaze of the crowd, he would not dare to spout nonsense! He lowered his head and scanned the list, only to find that in the list reported by the Nanxuan Sect, there really was no name called Zhang Nuo.

"Fellow Daoist Zhuge! What is the meaning of this?"

With a face full of questions, Xiao Zhengxing shook the list in his hand and spoke. At this moment, everyone's gaze was focused on Zhuge An. Especially Gu Yu, whose small eyes suddenly flashed with an odd look. During the battle with Tie Lin in the Trial Ground, Zhang Nuo had displayed great supernatural powers; Gu Yu had a deep impression of this person.

His cultivation was not high, yet his strikes were extraordinary. Gu Yu had racked his brains at the time but could not figure out when the Nanxuan Sect had gained such a ruthless character. Now it seemed there was definitely a hidden story here!

"Fellow Daoists, please do not misunderstand. As for the details of this, it is better for my daughter to explain!"

Seeing that everyone's gaze was somewhat unkind, Zhuge An immediately said in a loud voice. At this moment, Zhuge Qing moved with light steps to the front of the crowd. This young woman was neither humble nor arrogant, her expression calm and composed. With a faint smile, her peerless beauty immediately made many male cultivators swallow hard!

"Three Seniors, do you still remember the day the Trial Ground opened three years ago, when Zuo Mutang blasted a cultivator into the teleportation light array?"

The young woman's voice, like heavenly music, rang through the entire area. When Xiao Zhengxing and the others heard this, they suddenly remembered the matter. At the time, they hadn't paid it any mind at all; a Foundation Establishment Early Stage cultivator, having taken a strike from Zuo Mutang, would have no possibility of survival even if they entered the trial.

But listening to Zhuge Qing's words now, this matter was not that simple!

"I presume all you Seniors have also remembered this matter! That is correct, Zhang Nuo is that cultivator who was blasted in by Zuo Mutang!"

As soon as the young woman said this, a wave of commotion broke out among the various sects; even the disciples of the Nanxuan Sect began to discuss it. Many cultivators who had not entered the Trial Ground had also seen that scene back then.

"I took him into the Nanxuan Sect while in the Trial Ground; that should not count as violating the rules, right!"

The young woman's voice rose once again, almost drowning out the commotion of the crowd. However, Zhuge Qing's voice was extremely pleasant, and the crowd did not feel it was harsh.

"This..."

Xiao Zhengxing was also a bit confused. Having opened the Four Sects Trial many times before, this was the first time he had encountered such a thing. For the moment, he did not know what to do! His gaze flashed as he looked toward Zhuo Zhiyan and Leng Xinghun.

Leng Xinghun was in no mood to deal with such matters now. His eldest disciple, Tie Lin, had successfully formed a Golden Core in the Trial Ground but had unexpectedly fallen, causing his entire plan to fall through; he was feeling extremely depressed.

Zhuo Zhiyan knew nothing about the affairs of the Trial Ground and did not know what this cultivator surnamed Zhang had done inside, so she could not interject and had no choice but to give Nangong Ao a look.

With his master's tacit approval, Nangong Ao said immediately:

"Since he was newly recruited in the Trial Ground, I am afraid he cannot be considered a person of the Nanxuan Sect! Can his results this time be cancelled? Besides, whether Fellow Daoist Zhang is willing to join the Nanxuan Sect, he himself has not said!"

Saying this, Nangong Ao suddenly turned his head and shouted loudly to Zhang Nuo in the crowd:

"If Fellow Daoist Zhang is willing to join my Beixuan Sect, within our sect, apart from the position of Sect Master, you may choose any position you like!"

Once these words were spoken, those present were in an uproar once again. Even on Zhuo Zhiyan's face appeared a trace of surprise; she had completely not expected that Nangong Ao would offer such a large stake without her permission!

However, after a brief moment of thought, Zhuo Zhiyan also guessed at Zhang Nuo's uniqueness; otherwise, Nangong Ao could not have offered such conditions. Countless gazes looked toward Zhang Nuo; what kind of treatment was this! If he entered the Beixuan Sect, it could be said he would be below one person and above many!

Zhuge Qing's pretty face still wore a smile, but in her heart, she cursed Nangong Ao thoroughly! This person actually wanted to snatch Zhang Nuo away at the most critical moment! As her beautiful eyes turned, she looked at Zhang Nuo, only to see him expressionless and calm, not at all surprised by the conditions Nangong Ao had offered!

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, have you thought it over?"

Seeing Zhang Nuo had no reaction, Nangong Ao's heart stirred, but he said loudly once again. At this moment, Zhuge An also cast his gaze onto Zhang Nuo. He looked at the green-robed youth with eyes full of astonishment; he truly did not know what ability he had that would make the Beixuan Sect offer such a high price!

At this time, Zhang Nuo remained expressionless, silent and still! It was as if he had not heard Nangong Ao's words at all.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong! If you want people, why not just go into the Trial Ground and recruit one yourself? Why go to such lengths?"

Zhuge Qing's expression suddenly changed, appearing extremely cold, and the words spat from her red lips were extremely unpleasant! Seeing that Zhang Nuo had not answered Nangong Ao's question, she had more or less guessed his inner thoughts.

"You..."

Nangong Ao was so angry his face turned livid. He had not expected that even with him offering such conditions, Zhang Nuo would remain unmoved. Although he knew before that the relationship between Zhang Nuo and Zhuge Qing was not ordinary, through their time in the trial, Nangong Ao had discovered that Zhang Nuo was not a lustful person and was not moved by beauty at all.

Therefore, upon learning of his background, he had come up with this method, using power and influence to sway Zhang Nuo to come to the Beixuan Sect. But this time he had miscalculated; regarding power, Zhang Nuo remained unmoved. Instead, he had been scolded by Zhuge Qing in front of everyone.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, if you join us..."

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, there is no need to say more! I am already a person of the Nanxuan Sect, so naturally, I will not defect to another sect!"

Just as Nangong Ao wanted to offer more conditions to attract Zhang Nuo, Zhang Nuo suddenly uttered this sentence. Although his voice was not loud, it was filled with a tone of certainty!

Nangong Ao, speaking halfway, seemed to have been choked by something and stopped abruptly! His face turned red all at once! This time he had lost face in a big way! Having offered such good conditions, if it were anyone else, they would have broken their heads to rush over, but Zhang Nuo was unmoved and rejected him flatly!

Zhuo Zhiyan, behind him, was also so angry her fair face turned red; the Beixuan Sect had lost a great deal of face this time!

"Get back here!"

With a sharp rebuke, Nangong Ao walked to his master's side, looking dejected. Just as he wanted to say something, seeing Zhuo Zhiyan's murderous gaze, he immediately shut his mouth!

"Senior Xiao! Zhang Nuo has already admitted he is a person of our Nanxuan Sect. Do you still have any doubts about this?"

Glancing at the young woman, Xiao Zhengxing gave a faint smile and said:

"Whether it counts or not, your Nanxuan Sect is in first place this time!"

Sighing lightly, he said loudly once again:

"A bet is a bet! I think we three losing sects had better hurry up and bring out the Spiritual Medicine!"

The Wuji Sect also had to bring out the Spiritual Medicine, and at this moment, he felt a bit more depressed.

"Senior Xiao! Senior Zhuo! You two sects do not need to bring out the Spiritual Medicine; I will only collect from Senior Leng of the Corpse Refining Sect!"

Zhuge Qing looked at Leng Xinghun with cold eyes, not treating him as a Sect Master at all!

"You..."

Leng Xinghun felt as if he had been slapped in the face in public and was so angry he almost jumped up. However, because he was in the wrong, he did not dare to act out! He pushed Gu Yu, who was beside him, with his hand, telling him to go deliver the Spiritual Medicine.

"I say, girl, what is the meaning of this?"

Xiao Zhengxing and Zhuo Zhiyan were taken aback.

"The two seniors can just go back and ask their disciples to know!"

As soon as Zhuge Qing finished speaking, Gu Yu handed thirty stalks of Spiritual Medicine into her hands!

"Many thanks, Fellow Daoist Gu!"

Taking the Spiritual Medicine, the young girl said this with profound meaning. In the Trial Ground, it was Gu Yu who had rescued Tie Lin back then; Tie Lin's fall must certainly have a great deal to do with Gu Yu!

His small eyes blinked, and two streaks of killing intent appeared in Gu Yu's eyes. Upon seeing this, the young girl felt a chill in her heart; it seemed she had hit the mark regarding his secret thoughts.

Turning back, Gu Yu walked silently to Leng Xinghun's side, and after hearing a cold snort from Leng Xinghun, he led his sect's disciples away from here.

Seeing that Leng Xinghun had left, Zhuge Qing divided the thirty stalks of Spiritual Medicine in her hand, giving ten stalks each to Xiao Zhengxing and Zhuo Zhiyan, while keeping only ten for herself.

"Girl, what is the meaning of this?"

Not only had he not contributed any Spiritual Medicine, but he had instead received ten more; this time, Xiao Zhengxing was completely bewildered!

"As for the details, I will not explain further here; you will know as soon as you go back and ask Fellow Daoist Han!"

With a mysterious smile at the two of them, Zhuge Qing walked with large strides back to the side of Zhuge An.

"Father, let us also return to the sect!"

Zhuge An was even more confused; it seemed that some major event must have occurred during this Four Sects Trial, otherwise his daughter would not have acted this way, especially regarding Zhang Nuo, whom the Beixuan Sect also seemed to value extremely highly, otherwise they could not have offered such a large stake!

"I will tell you when we get back! Stop thinking about it here!"

Pulling on the old man's sleeve as if acting spoiled, Zhuge Qing shook his arm incessantly!

"Alright, alright! We shall leave at once!"

After saying this helplessly, Zhuge An bade farewell to Xiao Zhengxing and Zhuo Zhiyan respectively, and only then did he lead the cultivators of his own sect to fly in the direction of the Nanxuan Sect.