Chapter 124: Seizing the Chance to Attack, Leaving the Sect

Spectators who did not understand the situation on the field were puzzled. Why had both Yao Kainan and Qin Xiao suddenly stopped moving?

But the Soul Formation cultivators could tell that Yao Kainan no longer had any signs of life. He was dead. Only Qin Xiao, still showing off, had survived.

Qin Xiao hadn’t moved because he was posing. He thought he looked very cool.

“Qin Xiao, you killed Nan’er! You’re asking to die!”

The Great Elder stood up, ready to step onto the platform.

“Try it, you old dog!”

Naturally, Ye Qiuyue also knew that Yao Kainan was dead, so she had been keeping her eye on Yao Tiansheng. Seeing him prepare to step onto the stage, she readied herself.

If Yao Tiansheng attacked, she wouldn’t mind crippling him. She was in the right, after all.

At Ye Qiuyue’s shout, Yao Tiansheng managed to check himself. He knew that no one present could block Ye Qiuyue on his behalf. If he acted recklessly, he might end up falling here as well.

“Qin Xiao, you killed a fellow disciple in a match. The sect has no room for someone like you. Today, I expel you!”

Unable to attack, Yao Tiansheng could only find a way to cast Qin Xiao out of the sect. As long as he was no longer a Tianyuan Sect disciple, there would be far fewer constraints.

“Great Elder, I think you’ve gone senile. If there’s something wrong with your head, stop going around embarrassing the sect. It was a Deathmatch, and you think I hit too hard? What was I supposed to do? Tickle him?”

Though he talked tough, Qin Xiao walked back toward Ye Qiuyue’s side; he remained wary of the Great Elder acting rashly.

“Even in a Deathmatch, fellow disciples don’t kill each other. At most, they cripple the opponent and leave him alive. You’re vicious. First you killed my son, then my sworn son. This is a feud that can never end. The sect cannot keep someone like you.”

Yao Tiansheng desperately wanted to strike immediately, but Ye Qiuyue’s presence held him back. If he had known, he never would have agreed to hold the match in Tianyuan City. Had they been back at the Tianyuan Sect, what could Ye Qiuyue possibly do? If she dared make a move, the Supreme Elder would certainly not stand idly by.

“Great Elder, I am still standing right here. The Tianyuan Sect is not yet yours to run.”

Seeing that the situation had spiraled out of control, Lin Tiancheng had no choice but to step forward.

With so many outsiders watching, Lin Tiancheng had hoped to keep the matter from escalating. Internal conflict was one thing, but before a crowd he still wanted to preserve some dignity. The Great Elder wouldn’t let him.

“Does the Sect Leader have an objection? Which of my words was incorrect?”

Knowing that Lin Tiancheng would inevitably step forward, Yao Tiansheng had framed his words within reason, violating no sect regulations. He had already prepared himself for the possibility of Yao Kainan falling in battle.

“There are many misunderstandings here. Please calm down, Great Elder. Let’s discuss this back at the sect. Don’t make us a laughingstock.”

Lin Tiancheng knew Qin Xiao had killed Yao Kaidong and now Yao Kainan, so he couldn’t argue with much conviction. He wanted to discuss the matter back at the sect. In public, he still had to protect its reputation. Find the original chapter at NovelPing.

“There’s nothing to discuss. Unless Qin Xiao is expelled today, neither I nor Immortal Sword Peak will accept it. Choose, Sect Leader: Qin Xiao or Immortal Sword Peak.”

Because Yao Tiansheng knew that Lin Tiancheng cared deeply about the sect’s reputation, he chose this exact moment to force the issue.

He wanted to seize this chance to take Qin Xiao back to the sect and condemn him. But he knew Ye Qiuyue wouldn’t listen to reason or let them take him. Expelling Qin Xiao had to be the first step.

“If the Sect Leader agrees to my terms, Immortal Sword Peak will increase its revenue contribution to the sect by fifty percent from this day forward.”

Yao Tiansheng knew Lin Tiancheng might have his eye on Qin Xiao’s resources, so he followed his threat with an incentive. Once he killed Qin Xiao, he should be able to recover this loss.

Lin Tiancheng hesitated. As Sect Leader, he had to put the sect’s interests first. He had already received half the resources from Qin Xiao, and he couldn’t openly break with the Great Elder now. The Great Elder had deep connections in the sect. A real split would cost them more than their reputation; their interests would suffer too.

Qin Xiao shook his head slightly. He really couldn’t stay in this sect. If the Sect Leader hesitated now, he might sell him out when a greater benefit came along. Having reached this point, perhaps it was time to leave, however reluctant he was.

“Sect Leader, Great Elder, stop arguing. You want me out of the sect? Fine. I leave of my own accord today. From now on, I have nothing to do with the Tianyuan Sect. Yao Tiansheng, you can take your revenge and settle your grudges.”

Before Lin Tiancheng could speak, Qin Xiao stepped forward and made his declaration. Damn the Tianyuan Sect. If he had to leave, so be it.

“Qin Xiao, you… I’ll work something out. You’re being far too impulsive.”

Yet as he said that, Lin Tiancheng felt relieved, though he didn’t know why.

“Sect Leader, this is my decision. It has nothing to do with you. But please keep Seven Stars Peak safe for me.”

Qin Xiao wasn’t going to leave it at that. He would fight his way back one day, so Seven Stars Peak had to be kept.

“Don’t worry. I’ll keep Seven Stars Peak for you.”

Perhaps he felt he owed Qin Xiao something. Lin Tiancheng agreed without hesitation.

“Father, how could you agree to this?”

Lin Shimeng instantly grew indignant. If her master was leaving the sect, what was she supposed to do?

“Since Master is leaving the sect, I, Yun Man, will leave with him.”

Seeing that the matter was settled, Yun Man stepped forward to declare her stance. Read this novel at novelping . com for the best experience.

Lin Shimeng was deeply torn. She hadn’t expected to be the one in the hardest position.

“Number Two, stay in the sect for now and be my inside contact. You can pass along any news.”

Sensing Lin Shimeng’s dilemma, Qin Xiao stepped forward and instructed her.

“I understand. Thank you, Master.”

Hearing those words, Lin Shimeng realized Qin Xiao was looking out for her and offered her gratitude.

“Anything else? If not, I’m leaving.”

Qin Xiao glared fixedly at Yao Tiansheng.

“You little brat. You’d better stay in the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion forever and never come out.”

Knowing he could not deal with Qin Xiao today, Yao Tiansheng could only toss out a harsh threat before departing. His primary objective had been achieved anyway.

Other disciples would collect Yao Kainan’s body. Yao Tiansheng had other plans to make. Now that Qin Xiao was no longer a Tianyuan Sect disciple, he could attack him personally.

“Sect Leader Lin, we will take our leave as well.”

With a cold expression, Ye Qiuyue prepared to depart alongside Qin Xiao and Yun Man.

“I’m very sorry. I did my best.”

Lin Tiancheng offered a somewhat sheepish apology.

“Spare me that. Xiao’er has nothing to do with your Tianyuan Sect anymore. If any of your disciples dare attack him, I won’t hold back. Send one, I’ll kill one. Send two, I’ll kill them both.”

Ye Qiuyue had meant to spare Lin Tiancheng some embarrassment, but his claim that he had done his best angered her. You did your best? What did you do? As if I don’t know what kind of man you are.

With that, Ye Qiuyue left with Qin Xiao and Yun Man, without waiting for Lin Tiancheng to reply.

“Father, are you alright?”

Lin Shimeng was disappointed in her father too, but seeing his conflicted face, she couldn’t bring herself to blame him.

“I’m fine. I just hope Qin Xiao doesn’t resent us for what happened today.”

With those words, Lin Tiancheng turned and left as well.