Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor
Chapter 1079: Cannot be Merciful

Chapter 1079: Chapter 1079: Cannot be Merciful

With the participation of disciples from major sects and the invited observers, there were a total of four to five hundred people at the Sect Gathering. Fortunately, the Reception Hall was spacious enough to accommodate hundreds of people without feeling crowded.

In the hall, there were several dozen round tables, each capable of seating ten people. Historically, the limit for participants from each sect at the Sect Gathering was indeed ten, which meant a sect could perfectly fill one round table.

The placement of the round tables was of varying quality, and the disciples from the various sects couldn’t just sit anywhere they liked. Usually, the seating would be allocated based on the rankings from the sparring section of the previous Sect Gathering.

Those sects with better rankings had their disciples sitting at round tables positioned centrally and towards the front, while those with poorer rankings had to content themselves with seats at tables towards the back and in the corners.

The Bitao Martial Academy had always been middle-ranking in the sparring section of previous Sect Gatherings, so their seating position wasn’t too bad.

At this moment, led by Ge Feng, the ten disciples of the Bitao Martial Academy were sitting at a slightly rearward and left-offset round table, whispering among themselves with faces flush with excitement and agitation.

Their excitement had nothing to do with today’s welcome luncheon; rather, it stemmed from earlier when Fang Bai returned from outside the city, bringing the elixirs urgently needed by the Bitao Martial Academy.

The elixirs were refined by Senior Bai whom Fang Bai had requested help from outside the city. Although they were lower grade elixirs, they were of the highest quality within that category, and the success rate of their creation was impressively high. Furthermore, in consideration of Fang Bai, Senior Bai only charged a ten percent fee, making the deal countless times better than when Ge Feng used to have the Wu siblings refine elixirs at the Martial Artists Trading Market.

Therefore, out of the ten people, excluding Fang Bai and Yang Lin, all were infinitely grateful to the unseen Senior Bai and envious of Fang Bai’s great fortune of meeting such a benefactor.

Ge Feng was naturally pleased that Senior Bai favored and appreciated Fang Bai, but with his extensive experience in braving numerous trials, he knew all too well that this matter was not only to be kept from publicity but also to be strictly confidential. Otherwise, it might bring significant trouble to both Fang Bai and the Bitao Martial Academy.

Thus, on more than one occasion, Ge Feng privately exhorted Shen Yulin and the other disciples of the Bitao Martial Academy to keep the matter to themselves, warning that any leak would be severely punished according to the academy’s regulations.

Yang Lin, who felt like a thief in his guilt, would tremble every time he faced Ge Feng’s stern warnings, but he harbored no regrets. He knew that the Purple Flame Sect would never allow Senior Bai to get close to Fang Bai and would certainly take action against the Master, and even Fang Bai would not be spared.

Shortly after Ge Feng and his group took their seats at the round table, the disciples of the Fiery Sect and Cloud Feather Sect, also of Tier-4 standing, took their places at the neighboring tables in succession.

The Fiery Sect and Cloud Feather Sect maintained an alliance, and the territories managed by them and the Bitao Martial Academy bordered each other. Friction over various interests often occurred between the two, leading to fights when their disciples met, although they always exercised restraint. There had been injuries but never a fatality.

During past Sect Gatherings, encounters between the disciples of the two sides usually resulted in nothing more than mutual disregard. However, on this occasion, while en route to Purple Flame City through the Blizzard Mountain Range’s Soul Severing Valley, Fang Bai had suffered a joint attack by the traitor from Bitao Martial Academy, Lei Li, Fiery Sect Elder Leng Han, and Cloud Feather Sect Steward Chang Feng. If it hadn’t been for a Master’s assistance, he would have been in grave danger.

As a result, Ge Feng and his fellow disciples from the Bitao Martial Academy were filled with resentment towards the Fiery Sect and Cloud Feather Sect. Upon seeing the disciples of the two sects, they glared at them with eyes full of wrath and a surging desire to fight.

The disciples of the Fiery Sect and Cloud Feather Sect met their gaze without showing weakness.

The group of dozens of disciples from the three sects faced off in the Reception Hall like gamecocks, on the verge of a confrontation.

"You two sects know very well the despicable acts you’ve committed. We’ll settle this account with you later," Ge Feng said through clenched teeth, suppressing his rage, aware that the Purple Flame Sect would not allow them to cause trouble here.

"We’re ready when you are," they replied.

The Elders leading the Fiery Sect and Cloud Feather Sect responded with cold laughs.

As high-ranking members of their Sects, the Elders from the Fiery Sect and Cloud Feather Sect were fully aware of the attack on Fang Bai but had also recently received news of the death of their own Sect members involved in the attack. They were astonished by this and could only pretend ignorance for the time being.

As the target of the attack, Fang Bai, however, wore a smile, showing no sign of anger.

"Brother Fang, the disciples of these two Sects are despicable! They wanted to harm you; you can’t let them off easily!"

Liu Qingqing clenched her little fists tightly, speaking indignantly.

Although Liu Qingqing was inexperienced in the ways of the world, she was already well versed in the rule that "might makes right" in this world. She knew that with Fang Bai’s strength, handling the disciples of the two Sects would be no problem.

"Don’t worry, Qingqing, I know what to do."

Fang Bai smiled at Liu Qingqing.

Fang Bai had always conducted himself by the principle "If no one offends me, I offend no one. But if someone offends me, I shall offend them," and the Fiery Sect and Cloud Feather Sect’s involvement in the attack on him, aiming to put him to death, had touched his raw nerve; naturally, he would retaliate.

On this trip to Purple Flame City, Fang Bai had gained a general understanding of the situation in Thousand Lakes Country and decided to deal with the Purple Flame Sect first, then clean up some of the smaller Sects at odds with Bitao Martial Academy to carve out a new territory for the Martial Academy. It was a gesture to show his connection and goodwill toward Bitao Martial Academy.

From the smile on Fang Bai’s face, Liu Qingqing caught a hint of murderous intent and understood his thoughts, nodding vigorously.

"Fang Bai, I know you’re harboring anger inside, but the Fiery Sect and Cloud Feather Sect, with their combined strength, are not to be underestimated. You must not act rashly! Once we get back to the Martial Academy, we will take care of everything for you!"

Ge Feng had some understanding of Fang Bai and knew that his calm exterior did not reflect his turbulent inner emotions. Concerned that he might take rash action, he advised in a low voice.

"What if Senior Bai is willing to help me?"

Fang Bai asked with a smile.

Ge Feng paused, his eyes then lighting up. Glancing at the arrogant disciples of the Fiery Sect and Cloud Feather Sect, he fell silent.

Senior Bai, who was able to fight a battle against the Elder of Tribute of the Purple Flame Sect, Hong Qitian, was at least a mid-Vast Level Master. If he were willing to support Fang Bai, the Fiery Sect and Cloud Feather Sect would hardly escape calamity.

Ge Feng, who had seen his fair share of survival of the fittest, was as tough as iron. Even if the Fiery Sect and Cloud Feather Sect faced annihilation and countless disciples died or were injured, it would be no more than they deserved, and Ge Feng would not feel any pity or sympathy.

The question was whether Fang Bai could persuade Senior Bai.

"The Sect Master of the Purple Flame Sect has arrived!"

Just as the disciples from the two Sects were confronting each other, someone shouted loudly.

Upon hearing this, the disciples from Bitao Martial Academy and those from the Fiery Sect and Cloud Feather Sect ended their confrontation and returned to their respective round tables. They stood there, witnessing Zu Tiangang’s impressive entrance into the Reception Hall.