Chapter 1268: Increased Pressure (2/2)
You Qimiao’s bone-chilling voice came from his two currents, one being Yin and the other being Yang.
WHOOSH!
More currents that were either frigid cold or blazing hot suddenly swirled out of the Yin Yang Chaos Mirror.
The intensity of the divine light emanated by this Immortal grade divine tool was instantly magnified as it flashed to Duan Hongwen’s location like a bolt of lightning, and enveloped him.
“We’re not alone in this operation against the Ancient Fragmentary Star Palace. I hope you’ll still be standing by their side when I come back.”
WHOOSH!
Gathering the two currents, the Yin Yang Chaos Mirror shot up into the spatial rift through which the Remote Beginning Heavenly Sect’s ancient starship had arrived, dragging glorious tails as it did.
Just so abruptly, You Qimiao evacuated with his vice sectmaster, Duan Hongwen.
Seeing this, Yu Suying, Chu Rui, and Yin Xingtian withdrew their power one after another.
The streaks of light that were flying towards remote areas of the Realm of Maelstrom like colorful ribbons also stopped in midair.
CRACK!
For some reason, the Remote Beginning Heavenly Sect’s berthed ancient starship started to fall apart, starting from the teleportation portal inside of it. Debris rained down from the sky.
Clad in a suit of golden armor, Huang Jinnan from the metal element sect stared blankly at the spatial rift in the heavens. “They left just like that?”
Astonishment could be seen on Hou Chulan’s elegantly beautiful face as she quietly rose into the air, emanating a rich life force that seemed to be able to nourish all things in this realm. Looking radiant, she said, “You Qimiao is a smart man. Perhaps he can single-handedly handle Chu Rui, Yin Xingtian, and Yu Suying in battle, but what about Duan Hongwen?
“You saw it yourself that he was on the verge of breaking down. Aside from him, Duan Hongwen is the only other God domain expert the Remote Beginning Heavenly Sect has. Weak as he may be, he’s still a God domain expert. You Qimiao spends most of his time traveling and practicing secluded cultivation. Managing a sect isn’t his strong suit.
“However, Duan Hongwen happens to be good at it. The two of them make up for each other’s weaknesses.
“If Duan Hongwen died here, the Remote Beginning Heavenly Sect would lose a wing, and he wouldn’t be able to spend as much time as he wanted practicing secluded cultivation. So he didn’t leave out of his fear towards Chu Rui or Yu Suying. He only did it to save his sect’s strength.”
Hou Chulan’s analysis was rational.
Lou Hongyan also nodded slightly. “Since the Remote Beginning Heavenly Sect dared to make this move, they definitely knew what they’re doing. What I’m curious about is what other sects have joined this operation, aside from the Remote Beginning Heavenly Sect and the Profound Purity Palace, which had been previously persuaded.”
The three Divine Sons and Daughters whispered to one another in a remote corner of the Realm of Maelstrom.
Frowning, Yu Suying said, “We only dodged one strike. You Qimiao didn’t lose sight of the big picture. He’s well-aware of what needs to be done in order for the Remote Beginning Heavenly Sect to benefit the most from this. I bet when he comes back, he’ll have God domain experts from other sects by his side.
“It’s also a possibility that they’ll join up to get rid of the other obstacles first. After that, they’ll return to take the Domain of Heaven Python as their last move.”
Face grim, Chu Rui asked, “Who else has joined this operation?”
Yu Suying let out a sigh and said, “The Remote Beginning Heavenly Sect, the Shadow Society, and the Jade Heaven Sect. Adding my sect, we’re the four sects I know of that have joined this operation. Clearly, my sect’s reserve power isn’t the most profound among the four.”
Yin Xingtian’s eyes widened. “The Shadow Society! The Jade Heaven Sect!
“Both of those sects have God domain experts. Also, it’s been ten thousand years since people have seen the sectmaster of the Shadow Society. Is he still alive?”
Yu Suying nodded. “I only agreed to join this operation because, for one thing, I learned that You Qimiao had entered the middle God domain, and for another, I received a letter personally written by the sectmaster of the Shadow Society.”
Chu Rui’s expression flickered. “A letter?”
“Judging by the power that letter exuded, I learned that not only was the sectmaster of the Shadow Society alive, but his cultivation base might have risen above You Qimiao’s,” Yu Suying said, without trying to hide anything. “Back then, I thought that if the sectmaster of the Shadow Society was going to lead this operation, even if Mo Heng were back, I doubt he’d be able to defeat him.
“As for you, I assumed that You Qimiao himself would be more than capable of suppressing you.
“And for Luo Wanxiang, since he’s always been the weakest, we didn’t attach much importance to him.”
WHOOSH!
Mo Qianfan flew over. Upon hearing their conversation, he said, “If this operation was led by the sectmaster of the Shadow Society and joined by the Remote Beginning Heavenly Sect, the Jade Heaven Sect, and your sect, I suppose your alliance did have a good chance at overthrowing the Ancient Fragmentary Star Palace, considering its current position...”
“That’s what I thought,” Yu Suying said, without taking Chu Rui’s feelings into consideration. “Especially when the late God domain leaders of the other three great sects aren’t around. Plus, the sectmaster of the Shadow Society is old friends with the leaders of the Five Elements Sect, the Heaven Span Pavilion, and the Void Spirit Society. Even if they were available, they might turn a blind eye to this.”
“So the Shadow Society is behind all this!” Hou Chulan exclaimed in astonishment.
Huang Jinnan also shuddered with surprise and said, “The Shadow Society! The sectmaster of the Shadow Society! I once overheard the seniors saying that the four great sects owed the Shadow Society a great favor in the early days. They said that the Shadow Society made significant contributions and sacrifices when defending against the outsiders. They owed their victory to the Shadow Society.”
Lou Hongyan’s expression also changed as she said, “If it’s really the Shadow Society that plans on taking the Ancient Fragmentary Star Palace’s place...”
RUMBLE!
While everyone was distressed by the Shadow Society’s participation in the operation, Nie Tian and his magnetic field suddenly shot up into the starry river through the wide vortex-like opening in the heavens, surrounded by the colorful layers of energies You Qimiao had left behind.
“What’s wrong with Nie Tian?”
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