Chapter 144: The Outcome Undecided, Another Surprise

Yao Tiansheng’s arrival put the already outnumbered Heavenly Clothes Pavilion at an even greater disadvantage.

Ye Qiuyue was confident she could face them all alone, but she would have no chance to do so. With Chen Shunyi keeping her occupied, the rest could crush the pavilion.

“Qin Xiao, you’re dead today. Before, I might have needed evidence. Now I only need to kill you. Let’s see who can protect you!”

Yao Tiansheng had been following Qin Xiao’s activities in Tianyi City. When he learned that the Clear Wind Sect was going to war with the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion, he knew his chance had come.

Knowing the feud between Chen Shunyi and the pavilion, he easily worked out who had planned it. Chen Shunyi would act; otherwise, the Clear Wind Sect would never have dared.

He had stayed hidden until Chen Shunyi appeared. He had seen how terrifying a Body Integration cultivator could be.

“Great Elder, this time it’s a dispute between others. We’d better not get involved.”

Just as Yao Tiansheng finished his harsh words, another voice sounded.

Everyone looked over; this person was none other than Lin Tiancheng, Sect Leader of the Tianyuan Sect. Beside him was Lin Shimeng.

After learning about the situation in Tianyi City, Lin Shimeng had begged her father countless times. But each time, her father refused on the grounds that the Tianyuan Sect could not participate and even placed her under confinement.

When Yao Tiansheng left the sect, Lin Shimeng knew where he was going. She threw caution aside and sneaked out.

Lin Tiancheng went after his daughter when he learned she had sneaked out. In the end, he reluctantly agreed to help, but insisted that the Tianyuan Sect would not join another faction’s war. He would only stop Yao Tiansheng. That could be treated as an internal sect matter, leaving outsiders no grounds to object.

“Lin Tiancheng, I didn’t expect you to have followed as well. This matter is my personal grievance, unrelated to the Sect.”

Yao Tiansheng had not expected him to follow. But he was acting privately, without invoking the sect’s name, so he had no fear of Lin Tiancheng.

“You are the Tianyuan Sect’s Great Elder. Whatever private role you claim, you still belong to the sect. I might have let it pass if I hadn’t seen you. Now that I’m here, I won’t let you take part.”

Lin Tiancheng also knew that at this moment, he had to intervene, regardless of what excuse Yao Tiansheng had.

“You may be Sect Leader, but I’m a little stronger than you. Do you really want to fight me?”

Yao Tiansheng was angry too. He showed Lin Tiancheng respect inside the sect, but did the man think he could order him around outside it as well? Did he think the Great Elder was a pushover?

“I’m not here to fight. I’m here to keep you from ruining the sect’s reputation, Great Elder.”

Lin Tiancheng continued to invoke the sect’s interests.

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His daughter was fidgeting anxiously beside him, clearly eager to find Qin Xiao. Lin Tiancheng let her go; he did not want to hurt her accidentally when he fought Yao Tiansheng.

He was confident that even if Lin Shimeng helped Qin Xiao, the Clear Wind Sect would not dare injure her and risk the Tianyuan Sect’s wrath.

The stronger fighters were already matched against opponents. His daughter was at late Nascent Soul and could protect herself.

“Master, I’ve come.”

After getting her father’s permission, Lin Shimeng directly came before Qin Xiao.

“Well done, my second disciple! You persuaded the Sect Leader? You’ve been a great help to me.”

Qin Xiao had seen Lin Shimeng earlier and guessed that Lin Tiancheng’s arrival was likely because of Lin Shimeng.

“Where’s Yun Man? Don’t tell me she abandoned you and ran away, Master?”

Seeing that Yun Man was not beside Qin Xiao, Lin Shimeng curiously asked.

“Second Junior Sister, speaking ill of people behind their backs isn’t good.”

No sooner had Lin Shimeng spoken than Yun Man flew out of the city.

After sending Ji Ci back, she returned to find the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion had already mobilized. So, she hurriedly chased after them, just in time to hear Lin Shimeng gossiping about her behind her back.

“Hmph, I thought you had run away.”

Seeing Yun Man arrive, Lin Shimeng still spoke defiantly.

“Master, I’ve escorted Master Ji Ci back to the merchant association.”

Yun Man ignored Lin Shimeng and reported back to Qin Xiao.

“Well, you two do care about your master. My affection for you wasn’t wasted after all.”

Qin Xiao spoke casually, but he was moved.

The Clear Wind Ancestor had been delighted to see Yao Tiansheng. With a late Soul Formation cultivator joining them, victory seemed assured. He was about to thank him when Lin Tiancheng appeared.

“Wasn’t this Qin Xiao already expelled from the Tianyuan Sect? Why would Lin Tiancheng still stand on his side? What secrets does this kid have?”

The Clear Wind Ancestor was baffled. Killing this brat was proving difficult.

Chen Shunyi was untroubled. He had never counted on outside help. Lin Tiancheng holding off Yao Tiansheng simply restored the original situation; nothing had changed. Read the latest chapters at novelping . com.

Ye Qiuyue thought the same. As long as nothing else went wrong, her plan stood: defeat Chen Shunyi, then take the chance to clear out the Clear Wind Sect too.

But the more you worry about something, the more likely it is to happen.

“Lin Tiancheng, do you think I came alone? You can’t stop me by yourself.”

Seeing Lin Tiancheng so determined, Yao Tiansheng had no choice but to reveal his backup plan.

“Who else is helping you? The Supreme Elder won’t leave the Sect unless for important matters. The Second Elder is also in secluded cultivation. The other Peak Masters and Elders are all within the Sect. Who else can you find to help you?”

Lin Tiancheng was unconcerned. Ordinary Nascent Soul helpers could not change the battle, and the elders friendly with the Great Elder were still at the sect.

“Second brother, come out. You block Lin Tiancheng for me. I want to kill Qin Xiao personally.”

With Lin Tiancheng unconvinced, Yao Tiansheng stopped concealing his backup and called out behind him.

“Sect Leader, it’s better you don’t participate in this matter. I don’t want to fight you.”

As soon as the Great Elder’s words finished, the Second Elder, Yao Yongzhi, stepped forward.

He had not wanted to come, but Yao Tiansheng had promised him benefits, invoked the deaths of his son and foster son, and finally brought up their foster father to press him for help. In the end, he had come.

His elder brother had said he was only needed in case something unexpected happened. Otherwise, he would not have to act. Yet trouble had arisen as soon as they arrived, so he had to reveal himself.

“Second Elder, aren’t you in secluded cultivation?”

Lin Tiancheng was surprised to see Yao Yongzhi. Why was he here when he was supposed to be in seclusion?

“My elder brother asked for help. I had to help him first. Seclusion will have to wait.”

Yao Yongzhi hadn’t even started his secluded cultivation when Yao Tiansheng stopped him. However, it was publicly announced that he was in secluded cultivation.

“Do you really intend to participate as well?”

Lin Tiancheng’s confidence faded. He could hold off Yao Tiansheng alone, but not two late Soul Formation cultivators, especially with Yao Tiansheng slightly stronger than he was.

“I’m not here to join the dispute, only to help my elder brother. If you stay out of it, Sect Leader, so will I. We can both leave the rest alone.”

Yao Yongzhi did not want to fall out with Lin Tiancheng. He had nothing to gain here; he had only come because he was pressed to help.

“I’m just destined to clash with the Yao family. They won’t rest until they kill me.”

Seeing Yao Yongzhi appear as well, Qin Xiao was speechless and helpless.