Night Without End
Chapter 159 - 103: Go With the Flow

Chapter 159: Chapter 103: Go With the Flow

Fire Spring dyed the night mist red; Luofu Immortal Town, the bluestone road surface worn by a thousand years of time, was pitted and bumpy, carrying a mottled sense of antiquity.

"Sunset glow" flowed, Li Qingyue seemed to be draped in a layer of sacred brilliance, she commanded considerable respect, and her speaking out had a profound impact.

Li Qingxu, clad in purple, sensed that something was amiss as his complexion subtly changed.

In an instant, a group of Outer Disciples whispered among themselves, even those beside Li Qingxu felt ill at ease.

"Li Qingyue, this is none of your concern." Li Qingxu said, holding a shimmering purple bamboo stick, maintaining a calm demeanor.

He realized that undercurrents were about to surge; with a sworn enemy already provoking, Li Qingyue’s firm stance at this moment seemed to have leveraged the current situation.

"I do not wish to repeat those words a second time!" Li Qingyue, in her white garment, stood untainted by dust. Under the glow of the firelight, a pale golden radiance emanated from her whole body.

"Li Qingxu, should we enter the spirit cave, we shall also settle an old score," Tang Xumi spoke.

"Li Qingxu, a duel in the spirit cave tomorrow!" Core Disciple Jiang Shengyu spoke, giving no reasons.

"I’m in as well!" Another person stated their position.

In a flash, many understood that, tacitly, several Core Disciples had reached an understanding; upon entering the spirit cave, they intended to get rid of Li Qingxu first.

The turn of events caught many by surprise.

Li Qingxu knew that in a critical moment, Li Qingyue would wield her sword vehemently, cutting deep, and placing him in a perilous situation.

He was well aware that Tang Xumi held no "old score" against him; this was clearly an opportunistic strike, selling Li Qingyue’s face while also eliminating a competitor.

With someone setting the prototype, the remaining Core Disciples could simply follow suit.

Successive stands by various parties made his situation dangerous.

The Outer Disciples originally on his side all maintained silence; though none left, what would happen upon entering the spirit cave tomorrow was uncertain.

For who would want to contend against a strong current? If those several Core Disciples truly joined forces, how could anyone resist?

Li Qingxu spoke in a deep voice, "They are merely bluffing and intimidating. When we enter that spirit cave, each of us takes a different path, and we won’t be surrounded. Even if we encounter a group, bloodshed is unlikely to happen, for each knows the other’s true intent. At present, take no heed of these people’s words."

He had to stabilize those around him; otherwise, in the competition for the Close Immortal Item, lacking support, he would be hard-pressed.

"Senior Brother Li, we will definitely go all out to help you vie for that legendary item," Zeng Yuan declared his stand.

In the past, he and Qin Ming were on good terms, but after entering the Outer World, he had completely drawn close to Li Qingxu.

During their chance meeting at Black and White Mountain, like Zheng Maoze, he showed Qin Ming no kindness.

"Senior Brother Li, rest assured, we stand with you," another Outer Disciple spoke up.

They and the Core Disciples complemented each other; the sooner one took sides, the better the effect.

Li Qingxu was very clear that although these people had stated their positions, it did not necessarily mean they would gravitate toward him first after entering the arena tomorrow; they might observe first.

He nodded, displaying remarkable composure, maintaining an aura of calm and control. The more he talked, trying to retain anyone, the more likely it would have the opposite effect.

"Not bad, that girl did well, almost flipping over a powerful competitor with just a few words," said a master from the Outer World outside of Luofu Immortal Town.

"If that old senior came to know that his newly accepted disciple with outstanding talent might be the first eliminated, would he not fly into a rage?"

"Hush, speak not of him," someone cautioned.

That old senior was fiercely protective and ruthless; even the illustrious Overlord was just one of the celebrities he could crush at a whim, and the older he got, the fiercer his temper.

Outside the town, a young man spoke out, feeling it was unjust for Li Qingxu, "Junior Sister Li, you were a bit too much; we haven’t even entered the spirit cave, and you’ve already struck prematurely."

However, as soon as he finished speaking, he was warned by an elder, "That old disciple, yes, I’m talking about you, shut your mouth at once and step back!"

The Outer World allowed only a group of competing disciples to stay in the Immortal Town, considering these occurrences as part of the trials and forbidding outsiders from intervening.

The young man was initially bewildered; at 24 years old, how could he be considered old? Especially compared to this elder, he was in the prime of his life.

He dared not talk back, retreating obediently and staying silent guiltily.

The elder then pointed to a group of youths, "And you lot, a bunch of old disciples, don’t stand too close, back off even further."

All of them wanted to ask, just who was old here?

Especially Cui Chonghe, who was in the group, his age similar to the young men of Luofu Immortal Town, only to have lost his qualification to compete, now being called an old disciple by a karpy elder; he walked expressionlessly toward the distance.

In Luofu Immortal Town, after the initial tense confrontation, harmony prevailed; the Core Disciples mingled and laughed together.

It was tough to say whether they were friends or foes.

In fact, all of this was just a formality; the Core Disciples had already made contact beforehand, and now they were only putting on a show to bolster their followers’ confidence.

Qin Ming did not follow Li Qingyue toward the Outer Disciples, instead, he observed those on the Newborn Road, assessing who had practiced the special Heavenly Light Force.

Among them, a small group warranted significant attention, for even the Fangwai Core Disciples did not dare to underestimate them.

The Abandoned Disciple of Tathagata, the disciple of the Five Elements Palace, and the successor of the Yuqing Power were all considered extremely dangerous individuals at this stage.

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