Chapter 20

This major move, the whole Spirit Prefecture was in an uproar.

The three major hegemonic forces of Spirit Prefecture—Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, the ten top-tier forces, and over twenty first-rate forces—all mobilized.

It can be said that almost all major forces in Spirit Prefecture joined the army to exterminate the Azure Cloud Sect.

The previously obscure Azure Cloud Sect instantly became famous.

That day's exchange conference was also exposed.

A disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect overwhelmed more than ten geniuses and fought across borders.

The peak Void-Shattering Realm expert of the Azure Cloud Sect slaughtered experts from all major forces.

The transcendent Central Region force, Jade Purity Palace, protected the Azure Cloud Sect.

The Azure Cloud Sect slaughtered the elder of Heavenly Secrets Pavilion.

These pieces of major news directly pushed the Azure Cloud Sect into the spotlight.

Profound Moon City.

"Isn't the Azure Cloud Sect too fierce? Challenging all major forces of Spirit Prefecture?"

"Indeed, this time the Azure Cloud Sect will have to drink a pot."

"I don't know what trump cards the Azure Cloud Sect has, but having peak Void-Shattering Realm experts is already approaching a Holy Land; I reckon only a Holy Land could wipe out so many major forces."

"Not necessarily; know that Heavenly Secrets Pavilion is the strongest among them, and I heard the Central Main Pavilion has dispatched experts."

"In the tavern, the noisy crowd discussed this great war."

"Gambling house."

"Come on, come on, the betting is open! The betting is open!"

"Azure Cloud Sect versus all major forces, current odds 1:10"

"I bet, I bet!"

"I bet on the major forces winning, ten thousand spirit stones."

"Let's bet Xiao Yu to exchange for the top card, max out the left side, and seek pleasure tomorrow night!"

"Damn, brother, you're a regular! You're clueless—you actually dare to bet on the Azure Cloud Sect winning, impressive! I bet tomorrow night you'll lose Xiao Yu and end up sleeping on the streets."

……

Heavenly Martial City.

The Lin Family has become the target of public criticism, everyone waiting to see their jokes.

Simply put, the Lin Family announced becoming a subordinate force of the Azure Cloud Sect; now that major news has spread, the Lin Family has also been pushed into the spotlight.

"I thought the Lin Family had clung to a thick thigh, but now that thigh is about to fail, and the Lin Family will likely be implicated."

"Yes, how unfortunate—just became the city's top family, truly unlucky, Lin Family."

"Alas, in the game of major powers, the worst casualties are often the small forces; we should prepare early to avoid being caught in the war."

Lin Family.

"Family Head, give your orders; all disciples of the Lin Family at Golden Core and above are ready."

The elder finished speaking, and Family Head Lin Zhan stepped forward.

"Everyone, our main sect is about to go to war with all major forces; as a subordinate force, we cannot stand by."

"Moreover, my son Lin Bai is a personal disciple of the sect master, and the Azure Cloud Sect has granted our Lin Family life-saving grace."

"In this battle, even if we perish together, my Lin Family will not retreat a single step!"

"Are you afraid?"

"Not afraid!"

"Not afraid!"

"Not afraid!"

"Damn, the grass is igniting!"

"March to the Azure Cloud Sect!"

Top-tier Lin family released news externally, heading to Qingyun Sect, vowing to defend the main sect to the death.

This is the first force standing with Qingyun Sect, and likely the only one.

……

Qingyun Sect.

Feng Qingyang was leisurely fishing.

He had specially opened a fish pond in a clearing on the back mountain.

The scenery was beautiful, with birdsong and floral fragrance.

Qin Ruoxue was attending to him on the side, pouring tea and water.

After washing clean and changing clothes, Qin Ruoxue looked even more beautiful and charming, her skin smooth and delicate, glowing with a rosy hue in the sunlight.

"A fish! Hahaha!"

"Let's have grilled fish for dinner tonight."

After patiently waiting half a day, Feng Qingyang finally caught today's first fish.

After putting the fish into the bucket, he continued casting his line.

During this boring period, Feng Qingyang checked the system.

【"Master: Feng Qingyang, Realm: Early True Person Realm, Disciples: Shi Hao, Lin Bai, Physique: All-Heavens Divine Body"】

【"Sect powerhouses: Founding Ancestor Li Qingyun: Peak of Great Emperor Realm, Guardian Wang Jian: Early True Person Realm, Outer Sect Elder Ye Bai: Peak of Shattered Void Realm"】

【"Sect: Qingyun Sect, Tier 1 (3500/10000)"】

"Huh? The sect value went up by another two thousand?"

If I remember correctly, the last time we collected from the Lin family we added a thousand, making a total of fifteen hundred; so where did this two thousand sect value come from?

Master! Master!

Shi Hao, wearing the sect's uniform, rushed over anxiously.

Stay calm, stay calm!

How did I teach you? When something happens, you must stay calm! Do you understand? Look, you scared away my fish.

No, Master, the whole Lingzhou is about to be turned upside down!

All the major powers, under the leadership of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, are shouting that they want to crusade against our Azure Cloud Sect.

I also heard that the chief pavilion of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion in the Central Realm has sent strong cultivators rushing over.

Shi Hao blurted it all out in a panic.

I thought the sky was falling, but it's just this trivial matter.

Feng Qingyang said indifferently, turned and continued fishing.

It seems those major affairs are not as important to him as his fish.

But he also understood what the sect value was about: the Azure Cloud Sect had spread its reputation, so the sect value kept surging.

Why bother with that rabble? Just wipe them out casually.

It would be better to consider what seasoning to put on the fish for dinner.

What, you still have something to do?

Seeing Shi Hao still standing there not leaving, Feng Qingyang asked.

Uh... Master... but... uh... it's fine now!

If there's nothing wrong, go cultivate! The Ancient Sage Secret Realm is what's most important.

Okay, Master.

Finally, no one disturbed his fishing; as for the sects' crusade, did the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion of the Central Realm send people?

They dispatched a Great Emperor Realm elder ancestor to crush them all.

Do they really think a peak Great Emperor Realm elder ancestor placed in the sect is just for show?

After hearing the conversation between Feng Qingyang and Shi Hao, Qin Ruoxue served even more diligently.

At the same time, she was shocked by the Sect Master's bearing, her eyes filled with admiration, curious about the mysterious Azure Cloud Sect and its mysterious Sect Master—just what great power could they be?

Could they be from the Upper Sect of the Central Realm?

However, with such a Sect Master who looks down on the world and treats all sects as nothing, her rise to prominence is hopeful!

Overlord Heaven City

The elders and pavilion master of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion stood respectfully in line, as if welcoming someone.

A huge warship came, crossing realms.

The warship stopped outside Overlord Heaven City.

An old man with an extraordinary aura stepped down.

Sir, you've finally arrived!

The pavilion master of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion hurried forward to greet him.

Are you the chief of this branch pavilion?

Tell me in detail, what's going on?

Before coming, he already had a rough idea.

A certain force killed their branch pavilion elder, even declared they would wipe out the branch pavilion; the branch pavilion couldn't resolve it, so they sent someone to report to the main pavilion.

The main pavilion flew into a rage and dispatched him down here.

Sir, that force is called the Azure Cloud Sect, an ancient imperial-level power from long ago; I suspect they have obtained a Great Emperor inheritance.

Oh, right! They also have ties to the transcendent power Jade Clear Palace in the Central Realm.

The branch pavilion chief informed him of all these matters, big and small.

Great Emperor inheritance!

The old man instantly became energized.

But this might involve another transcendent power, which makes it a bit tricky!

How about this: I'll use a transmission talisman to have them inquire at the Jade Clear Palace.