Chapter 934: Being Sought Out

The head of the Golden Gate Sect looked around, gazing at the Elders; his complexion was as dark as a pot bottom, sending a chill through everyone. His voice was full of anger and disappointment: "You all have seen it—this rebellious disciple has now grown full wings and no longer regards me, her master, in the slightest!"

The Elders of the Immortal Alliance heard this and their faces darkened, but they quickly regained composure. One Elder spoke: "In that case, does your sect intend to expel Lin Qingli from the sect?"

The Golden Gate Sect head answered without hesitation: "Of course. I will issue an official proclamation today. Lin Qingli, this rebellious disciple, disrespects the master's command and defies the sect; she is hereby stripped of her status as a Golden Gate Sect disciple and shall have no further ties to our sect!"

Hearing the Sect head's resolute words, the Immortal Alliance Elders realized they would likely find no leverage against Lin Qingli from the Golden Gate Sect. Thus they rose, took their leave, and departed from the Golden Gate Sect.

However, for the Sect head, the matter was not entirely unacceptable. After the other Elders left, a trusted aide approached him and whispered: "Master, the news the girl Qingli sent back… is it true?"

The Sect head was silent for a moment, then sighed and said slowly: "What's the point of debating truth or falsehood? The Flying Sea Strait is about to be breached, and the demon race's army will arrive soon. Since Lin Qingli chose to betray the sect, let her be." He said no more.

"I hope the master and his followers can soon leave this land of endless strife," Lin Qingli sighed helplessly, pondering inwardly. In fact, she already harbored vague suspicions about Yan Buji's true identity.

There is no doubt that Yan Buji is very likely a demon race spy! Whether he previously schemed to frame Elders of the Demon Extermination Office, or now stirs trouble within the Immortal Alliance, unsettling everyone, the only side that benefits is the demon race!

Lin Qingli recently learned that the war across the Flying Sea Strait is not going well; soon the demon army will surge like a raging tide. When that happens, the entire Qingheng State will likely be reduced to ruins and completely seized by the demons!

Yet at this critical moment of life and death, the Elders within the Immortal Alliance of Qingheng State completely ignored the demon threat, devoting their energy to power struggles. Lin Qingli was profoundly disappointed in these Elders.

Originally, to lift the curse seal Yan Buji placed on her, Lin Qingli personally sought out the Inspection Envoy and subtly disclosed her doubts about Yan Buji's identity. Though the Envoy removed the seal for her, he turned a blind eye to the internal conflicts of the Immortal Alliance, even allowing them to intensify.

Later she became the head of the Demon Extermination Office, and she was initially grateful to the other party. Yet exposure to ever more darkness caused Lin Qingli, a mere two‑thousand‑year‑old girl, to gradually crumble inside.

She also saw what those so‑called big figures were truly thinking.

Cultivators, cultivators—what they cultivate is always themselves, never caring about others.

Moreover, with Yan Buji, that old demon, fanning flames and shaking her heart from the side?

"I truly wish I could return to those days when I cultivated within the Golden Gate Sect for a thousand years without leaving the gate," Lin Qingli sighed.

Lin Qingli sighed again; she is currently investigating certain cultivators colluding with the demon race, but has yet to find evidence.

Just as Lin Qingli was about to act, a large group of cultivators suddenly flew in from afar, surrounding the Demon Extermination Office cultivators.

"Stop, don't move!" With a furious shout, Lin Qingli's gaze shot like a cold arrow at the people before her; her complexion instantly turned extremely dark, as if shrouded by a black cloud.

"Elders, what does this mean?!" Lin Qingli's voice was icy and stern, revealing an unmasked anger.

"Hmph, Master Lin, such great swagger? To seize people without the Immortal Alliance's orders—do you not regard the Alliance at all?!" an Elder roared, eyes bulging with fury.

Lin Qingli's lips curled slightly, revealing a faint cold smile; her voice remained calm yet carried an undeniable authority: "The Demon Extermination Office has the power of unilateral action. If every matter must be reported to the Immortal Alliance, who will stop the spies and demons lurking in the shadows seeking to harm humanity?!"

"Damn it! That's no excuse for your random arrests! Master Lin, come with us to see the Inspection Envoy and explain the matter clearly!" another Elder said through clenched teeth.

"Explain clearly?" Lin Qingli sneered again, her laugh full of contempt and mockery. "Why should I explain to you? Do you truly think you're that clean? Dare you let me investigate your sect again?!"

"You bitch! Doing this again and again—do you really think we're soft peaches easy to crush?!" an Elder finally could no longer restrain his fury and shouted profanely.

"Elder Xu, what audacity! I am still the head of the Demon Extermination Office, and you dare speak to me like that? Such disregard for hierarchy— I can still punish you for a crime!"

"You!"

"Enough!" a white‑haired cultivator of the Refining Void stage stepped forward, blocking Elder Xu.

"Elder Dong Feng…," Lin Qingli's face turned icy.

Since she severed ties with the Golden Gate Sect, she knew trouble would eventually find her, but she did not expect that now Elder Dong Feng, a highly respected figure of Qingheng State, would personally arrive.

Elder Dong frowned, looking at Lin Qingli: "Master Lin, since you have investigated various sects repeatedly without finding any issues, and now you arbitrarily seize people— with a great enemy looming, how can you intimidate hearts like this?"

Lin Qingli inhaled deeply; after so many experiences she was no longer a naïve girl. Previously, missions meant sneaking into dragon‑pond tiger‑den to gather intel, and the human affairs within the Immortal Alliance had tormented her for years, until she gradually came to a clear understanding.

Facing Dong Feng's questioning, she calmly replied: "The Demon Extermination Office's authority does stem from the Immortal Alliance, but it also considers the countless humans of Qingheng State. It's not that I have no evidence; after checking several times, could it still be wrong, Elder Dong?"

Elder Dong shook his head: "You have fallen into a demonic obstruction, Master Lin. Though we have no authority to intervene, if this matter is reported to the Immortal Alliance headquarters, you cannot escape responsibility. Please cease immediately; if there is evidence, after verification by the Immortal Alliance and the Inspection Envoy, you may act later."

"Old relic, you're telling me what to do?!"

Lin Qingli's eyes suddenly lit up, and she launched into a tirade!