Could it be that I am the cruel villain?
Chapter 498 - 301: Emerging from the Water_2

Chapter 498: Chapter 301: Emerging from the Water_2

"Xuan Yinzi, you are indeed well-connected, but you’re almost thirty and in the same realm as a twenty-something-year-old girl, yet you can still obtain so many resources. Isn’t that outrageous?"

The old man merely held the soul ball, continually sensing, and his somewhat tense expression gradually relaxed.

"The sword qi is a bit sharp, but lacks power. It seems that now Xiao Er has the upper hand; the cultivation realm of the opponent seems quite low, probably lower than Xiao Er’s by at least one realm."

"Could it be Liu Tang’s new young disciple?"

"Most likely."

Upon hearing this, the expression of another old man noticeably improved, relaxing significantly as his withered hand stroked his beard.

"Very good, very good. We had someone investigate that brat; he just recently achieved Core Formation. I suppose it’s him, Jiang Feng, is that the name?"

"Yes."

Elder He nodded, his brows still furrowed. After hesitating for a moment, he finally spoke: "Old Nine, perhaps you should go and eliminate that junior from Swordmaster Peak."

"Why?"

Elder Jiu was clearly a bit surprised, tapping his cane on the ground a few times. They were all old comrades who had followed the current Sect Master in founding the sect, even referring to each other as brothers.

They did not dare say they were famous, but outside they were certainly individuals of some repute. Disregarding the Sect Master’s orders and shamefully attacking juniors would be overstepping, even against the remnants of Swordmaster Peak.

After all, if this were to spread, it would be difficult to maintain one’s reputation in the future.

"I’m worried that Xiao Er might be defeated by him."

This one sentence widened his eyes.

Most members of the Xuanyin Sect are rather thin, which is related to their cultivation technique, or rather, they deliberately select disciples suitable for practicing the Nine Yin Profound Darkness Art.

Even though these two elders appeared elderly, with white hair and hunched figures, their frames were still large. Even hunched, they stood at seven feet, especially with their large eye sockets and eyeballs looking even more daunting as they aged.

"Nonsense, how could that be."

"That junior has only just reached Core Formation. What ability does he have to defeat Xiao Er? Seventh Brother, I know Xiao Er failed twice at reaching the Nascent Soul Stage and has a heart demon, but he wields the Sect Master’s ultimate skill in his hand."

"Even an ordinary Nascent Soul Stage cannot deal with him. Seventh Brother, why worry yourself over this?"

"I say we might as well wait here for the good news. If Xiao Er can independently kill the remnants of Swordmaster Peak, we can report back and put in a good word for Xiao Er."

"Alas, the Sect Master has indeed been ruthless, taking back what was given to Xiao Er in hopes that he would be shamed into being brave in the face of adversity."

Upon learning that the opponent was Jiang Feng, the expressions of the two old men visibly relaxed, showing no signs of anxiousness.

Even the Seventh Elder couldn’t help but hesitate. Truth be told, unless absolutely necessary, none of them wished to take action.

But after a while, he still said one thing.

"Have you forgotten Liu Tangxi?"

"..."

Ninth Elder’s aged face twitched a few times.

He could never forget, nor could the entire Xuanyin Sect.

Many people knew about the protracted battle of years ago when they besieged the Purple Cloud Palace, but few knew what truly transpired back then.

The Tenth Elder fell in battle, and the Sect Master’s eldest son was shattered beyond recognition, his soul scattered, with the Sect Master’s eldest son dying on the front battlefield.

Meanwhile, the Tenth Elder led many experts in a surprise rear assault, attempting a decapitation strike, but...

It was all thwarted by a woman named Liu Tangxi.

During that battle, six experts from the Xuanyin Sect launched their assault, and although the Tenth Elder’s realm was not as high as his other brothers, there were five top protectors and an outer sect elder with him at the time.

Even if the top three old folks in Purple Cloud Palace rankings came, they would have to expend considerable effort against such a setup. Yet, when those six encountered Liu Tangxi...

No one survived.

Yes, not one survived, all were killed by Liu Tangxi on the spot. She even appeared on the front battlefield without breaking a sweat, casually tossing the corpses of the Tenth Elder and others into the center of the battleground as if discarding trash.

This one scene frightened countless Xuanyin Sect disciples, causing most to lose their will to fight on the spot, and even the Sect Master’s expression changed dramatically on the spot.

You should know that Liu Tangxi’s realm was a whole level lower than Old Ten at the time, crossing a Great Realm to slaughter two elders and four protectors of the same realm, which is already the stuff of myths.

No one knows what realm Liu Tangxi is in now, or what kind of strength she possesses. Don’t be fooled by their casual insults calling her "Liu the Cheap," but when face to face...

"I’m heading out, Seventh Brother, leave this side to you."

The mind is still somewhat clear.

Even if it might go against orders, the bloodline of the Sect Master must be preserved. It must be said that the two are very decisive, just as they were planning to leave, a meteor came flying from afar at that moment!

Clang——

The two elders just took a few steps back.

A spear seemed to tear through the firmament, vertically plunging into the ground with a buzzing sound, accompanied by the hearty voice of a young man.

"Where are the two seniors planning to head? Why not take this young student along, how about it?"

A wave of the hand.

The Clean Cloud Spear was directly retrieved, firmly held by him, as he took a few steps forward, the tall man wearing a hair crown and clad in a crossed-collar white shirt stepped forward, with strands of golden lightning on the Clean Cloud Spear in his hand, strikingly visible in the dark night.

The two elders squinted their eyes, where Elder Seven leisurely said with unchanged demeanor: "Old Gu dog still behaving like this."

"A bunch of idle old fogies enjoying leisure at home, none willing to come, instead using you young fellows as cannon fodder."

"Despite such loyalty, it’s not deserving, not deserving at all."

Of course, they recognized the person in front of them.

This time, when Purple Cloud Palace’s disciples went to Country Liang for training, they naturally sent experts in secret for protection. Liu Tangxi went south to Country Liang, and this person went north, but logically a person at the elder level should have been sent for full oversight.

Yet, only a protector was sent.

"The two seniors are joking."

"It is an honor that Sect Master recognizes Yang, Yang is thrilled beyond measure."

"After all, to execute you two elders of Xuanyin Sect on the spot, it would be a significant merit in the sect, with Sect Master’s praise, Yang can only borrow the heads of the two seniors for use."

"If able to bring back just the heads of the two seniors, it’s almost certain, the next Sect Leader position would be nailed on, so no offense to the two seniors."

"I’m a person with a heavy pursuit for merit, please be reassured, rest assured seniors, when the fight starts, I will not let you hurt too much."

Facial expressions instantly changed.

Especially the young man in front of them, with a full smile, uttered such words, making them feel a nameless fury rising inside, are today’s youth all so reckless?

"Good lad, you’re quite wild, aren’t you afraid of the wind snapping your tongue?"

"Naturally not afraid, trust me elders, one spear for Tian Shu, one spear for Ren Ying, dying won’t be painful at all."

"Hahaha, hahahaha." Too angry to laugh, Elder Nine merely placed his hands behind his back, it was obvious that he had already unsheathed his magic treasure without moving a muscle.

The fierceness in his eyes grew stronger.

"Young Yang, with your cultivation realm, it’s some lacking off the stage, isn’t it?"

"No worries, to deal with the two of you, it’s enough."

"Good, then take one of my moves!"

Without a word, directly attacking.

The young Protector Yang seemed to have anticipated this scene early on, noticing the Nine Dragon Beads flying towards his face from afar, he merely wielded the spear to flick it away!

Earlier, he received news from sect disciples, knowing that the heir of Swordmaster Peak, Senior Sister Liu’s disciple, had already managed to lure the grandson of Xuanyin Sect’s leader out of the city.

Initially, these people did not intend to make a move, but he knew once caught in a fierce battle, the two old fogies from Xuanyin Sect definitely wouldn’t sit still, hence all attention was focused on them.

They fully intended for Jiang Feng to die, but they equally desired to make Xuanyin Sect pay the price?

A great battle was about to erupt, facing the Nine Treasure Beads, Protector Yang moved them away one by one with calm, but suddenly then another elder shouted out loud.

"Go! Don’t fall for it, I’ll hold him off, you go protect Xiao Er, go!"