Chapter 143: Troops at the City Gates, Matters Take a Turn for the Worse

Inside the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion, disciples kept coming to report.

Because the Clear Wind Sect had mobilized all their members, information kept coming in.

“That fast? They’re less than a hundred li away already?”

Ye Tianyi looked surprised at the latest report.

The Clear Wind Sect was a thousand li from Tianyi City. How had the whole sect moved so quickly?

A thousand li was not far for cultivators who could fly on swords, but she had not expected such speed from the entire force.

“Don’t panic. What if they all come? We’re inside the city. Would they really attack it outright? They’ll start by challenging us outside the gates.”

Ye Qiuyue was much calmer. She could sense Chen Shunyi nearby; otherwise, she would already have gone out to face ten thousand of them alone.

“Aunt, Chen Lou has already relocated all the nearby residents, this area has been designated by him as a Combat Zone.”

Ye Tianyi wasn’t optimistic at all, there was no guarantee the other side wouldn’t really attack the city.

“Relax. Attacking us here is their last resort, if we keep refusing to fight. Chen Lou can’t afford the risk. He’d rather keep both our factions from fighting in the city.”

Ye Qiuyue explained.

She naturally also knew the nearby residents had been relocated, but Chen Lou’s approach, if handled poorly, could destroy the entire city. He couldn’t afford that risk, so the Clear Wind Sect wouldn’t attack the city from the start.

“Have the other Elders come out of seclusion? Have them come here.”

Ye Qiuyue continued to ask.

“I’ve already sent someone to call them.”

Ye Tianyi replied.

A quarter of an hour later.

“Great Elder, we’re here.”

Four women entered as the words were spoken, including the Fifth Elder, who had just finished healing.

“You’ve all been at early Soul Formation for a long time. They have more Soul Formation cultivators, but many only broke through recently and have shaky foundations. Each of you will hold off two of them. You don’t need to win, just buy time.”

Ye Qiuyue assigned the matchups. Outnumbered, they needed each Elder to face two opponents. Duan Mingfei had also told her that these Soul Formation cultivators were weak.

“When the time comes, Chen Shunyi will definitely block me. Tianyi, as the Pavilion Master, you’ll contain the Clear Wind Ancestor. Xiao’er, the Clear Wind Sect’s Great Elder and Second Elder will be left to you. They’re both mid Soul Formation stage. Only your two bodyguards here can match them.”

“Those at Nascent Soul and below only need to keep yourselves safe. You won’t decide this battle. I don’t think they’ll strike to kill you. Flee if you have to.” This chapter was copied from novelping . com without permission.

Ye Qiuyue continued assigning their roles. She was still the key: if she defeated Chen Shunyi quickly, victory would be certain. If they remained locked in battle, it would be up to the Soul Formation cultivators.

“I’d like to help, and rescue my eldest brother too.”

Duan Mingfei, who had been sent for healing, had returned.

“In your current condition, can you really fight?”

Qin Xiao asked with some doubt.

“I don’t need to be at full strength. Let me face my brother. We’re both genuine Soul Formation cultivators; your Elders might not be a match for him. He won’t hurt me badly. I’ll win him over. If you remove his restriction, I’ll persuade him to join the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion too.”

Duan Mingfei was telling the truth. Even with only ten percent of his cultivation, his brother wouldn’t be ruthless with him. He wanted to turn his brother against them.

“Xiao’er, what do you think?”

Ye Qiuyue didn’t make the decision herself, but asked Qin Xiao.

“I think it could work. Those brothers care deeply for each other. It might be a good plan.”

Qin Xiao was willing to take the gamble, even if Duan Mingfei’s surrender might not be sincere. One more fighter meant a better chance of winning.

If the gamble failed, Qin Xiao could step in and hold off the enemy himself. If it worked, things would be much easier.

“Very well. If you want to fight, you’re in.”

Ye Qiuyue saw Qin Xiao agreed and didn’t object.

“Report, the Clear Wind Sect has reached the city gates, they’re challenging us.”

Just after arrangements were made, a disciple came to report that the other side had reached the city gates.

“Then let’s go to the gates. I don’t want the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion damaged either.”

Ye Qiuyue heard they had arrived and chose to directly face the battle.

All Heavenly Clothes Pavilion cultivators at Foundation Establishment and above mobilized.

The other three captured Nascent Soul cultivators from the Clear Wind Sect had their Spiritual Seas sealed and were sent to recover. Without access to Spiritual Qi, even Qi Condensation disciples could keep watch over them.

Arriving at the city gates, there were already two forces present: the City Lord Manor and the Clear Wind Sect.

“Pavilion Master Ye, this City Lord has tried his best to stop them. But as you know, our Supreme Heavenly Dynasty can’t interfere in your conflicts. You should resolve your grievances outside the city.”

Chen Lou hurried forward to greet the pavilion’s people with feigned concern. Visit novelping(.)com for the full chapter.

“Drop the act. We both know what’s going on. How much has the City Lord Manor contributed to this?”

Unable to stomach it, Qin Xiao stepped forward.

“Qin Xiao, stop slandering me! I did my best to talk them out of it, and this is how you repay me? Fine, I wash my hands of this.”

Exposed or not, Chen Lou had to keep up the act. Many commoners had come to watch. He needed to appear in the right so that he could disclaim responsibility if things escalated.

“Ye Qiuyue, last time you attacked our mountain gate and killed my disciples. Today I want your Heavenly Clothes Pavilion to pay in blood.”

The Clear Wind Ancestor was also pretending to have justice on his side.

“It’s not your turn to speak. Chen Shunyi, get out here!”

Ignoring the Clear Wind Ancestor, Ye Qiuyue called out in another direction.

“Ye Qiuyue, I’m not here for you. I’m here to kill Qin Xiao. I’m not interfering in your matters. He has ruined my plans multiple times, last time even insulted my disciple. Today I must kill him.”

Chen Shunyi had found his own righteous pretext: he was settling a personal score with Qin Xiao, not joining their dispute. If Ye Qiuyue stopped him and they fought, that would be her fault.

“Alright, even if I didn’t insult your disciple, you’d have other excuses. Isn’t this matter exactly what you planned?”

Qin Xiao was speechless. So all their excuses came back to him? He was the villain here?

“Kid, say whatever you want. Today you will definitely die.”

Chen Shunyi did not bother to deny it. He could invent as many excuses as he wanted, but having a suitable one was better.

“Chen Shunyi, do you think I didn’t account for you? We wouldn’t have come out today without confidence.”

Ye Qiuyue did not care what excuse he used. If he wanted a fight, the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion wasn’t afraid.

“And did you account for me?”

Right at this moment, an old figure walked out.

“Yao Tiansheng? What do you mean by this?”

Ye Qiuyue’s expression grew grave when she saw Yao Tiansheng. He was at late Soul Formation, half a step from the peak—strong enough to change the battle.

“What do I mean? I’m here to kill Qin Xiao, of course. He killed my son, then my foster son. How could I pass up a chance like this?”

Yao Tiansheng didn’t need to find excuses. He was here to kill Qin Xiao.

Yao Tiansheng’s arrival was beyond Ye Qiuyue’s calculations. It made an already dangerous situation worse.