Nan Gongyu stood at the foot of Mount Tianxuan, gazing up at the peaks that pierced the clouds. He couldn't understand why people chose to build their sects on mountaintops. If someone were to set fire at the foot of the mountain, wouldn't that cut off their retreat?
As he pondered, several figures flew overhead and vanished in an instant.
"Almost forgot, this isn't the Yong'an Continent, but Cangxuan. Most of the cultivators here can fly. It doesn't matter if the fire reaches the mountaintop; it won't harm them at all."
"Speaking of which, Nan Gongyu, what exactly are we here at Tianxuan Sect to do?"
"To retrieve the soul of Demon Lord Yu Ju."
"I say, Nan Gongyu, are you out of your mind?" Yan Yuqing felt a headache coming on. "This is Tianxuan Sect, one of the Four Great Sects. You don't actually think Tianxuan Sect will obediently hand over the Demon Lord's soul to you just because they saved Xiao Man!"
"If they don't give it, we'll take it!"
Yan Yuqing turned to leave. Ever since he arrived, he had been busy escaping with his life. He had barely managed to survive, and he didn't want to challenge the Four Great Sects again, especially not to snatch a soul for a man. He wasn't stupid!
Nan Gongyu reached out and grabbed Yan Yuqing's belt. "This is for Xiao Man. If you abandon me now, and she finds out, you know the consequences."
"Nan Gongyu, you're threatening me!"
"Don't worry, if we can't get it, there's someone who can help us." Nan Gongyu said in a low voice.
"Even if there are spies, this is Tianxuan Sect, the masters of array formations and calculations. It's possible they already predicted our arrival before we even got here!" Yan Yuqing clung to a tree, refusing to move. While the attack power of Tianjian Sect was formidable, it wasn't insurmountable. But Tianxuan Sect was different; these people were skilled at killing without a trace!
"The better it is if they've calculated it. Perhaps they've predicted our objective and will deliver it themselves."
Yan Yuqing sneered. "Do you still think this is the Yong'an Continent? If you want something, just say the word, and someone will fetch it for you. But this is the Cangxuan Continent. If you go out and shout that you want the Demon Lord's soul, within moments, nine out of ten people will rush forward to kill you, and the remaining one will be a demon spy!"
Nan Gongyu glanced at Yan Yuqing. "Tell that to Xiao Man."
"My little Man'er wants it to save the world. You want it to bring disaster upon the world!"
"While I've always known you're blind, when did your heart become blind as well?" Nan Gongyu scoffed. "When have I ever brought disaster upon the world?"
"You harmed my little Man'er, causing her to fall out with Mu Rong Sheng Rui, leading Yun Qi into war. You killed her back then!" Yan Yuqing gritted his teeth.
"There was no retreat in the struggle for the world. Even if it weren't me, war would have broken out, and countless lives would have been lost." Nan Gongyu dragged Yan Yuqing further up the mountain. They had only made it halfway when a figure descended from the sky.
"Ten years since we last met. I trust you have been well." Sang Hua cupped his fist. "May I ask what brings you two to Tianxuan Sect?"
"We're looking for Lei Tianze."
"Senior Uncle Tianze is in secluded cultivation and has not yet emerged."
"Old thief Yue Tianxia is about to emerge, so your Senior Uncle should be emerging soon as well." Nan Gongyu released Yan Yuqing. "May we wait for him to emerge within your esteemed sect?"
Sang Hua frowned. Wherever Xiao Man appeared, trouble followed. Last time, these people had destroyed half of Tianjian Sect, further tarnishing their reputation in the martial world. Now, Nan Gongyu had brought someone to Tianxuan Sect. Could it be that he intended to cause trouble here?
"May I ask what matter brings you to seek my Senior Uncle?" Sang Hua decided to clarify the situation before making any decisions.
"It concerns Xiao Junyan."
Sang Hua looked confused. Who was Xiao Junyan? Was there such a person in the martial world? Or was he a new rising star, but he had never heard of him.
"May I ask who this Xiao Junyan is?"
"Your Senior Uncle's son."
Sang Hua's expression twisted for a moment. Senior Uncle actually had a son? He had thought it was just an excuse.
"Who is the mother?"
"What do you think?" Nan Gongyu retorted. "Go and ask your Senior Uncle if he wishes to see me. If he doesn't, it's fine. Xiao Junyan will have to call me 'father' from now on."
Sang Hua's expression turned peculiar. After a moment, he said, "Please, come in."
Nan Gongyu's expression remained calm as he continued forward. Yan Yuqing couldn't help but click his tongue. He had always known Nan Gongyu was difficult to deal with, but he hadn't realized his tongue was so sharp.
The two entered Tianxuan Sect and were given guest rooms. The attendant served them diligently and thoughtfully, leaving no room for complaint.
Linghu Yaqi waited outside, holding her sword. Seeing Sang Hua emerge, she sneered, "Knowing they are trouble, you still dared to bring them into our home? If it were a woman, and you were blinded by lust and brought her in, so be it. But you brought in two men."
Sang Hua gave a wry smile. "Junior Sister, you know my predicament, so why mock me?"
"What do these two want?" Su Dan Novel Network
"They refuse to say, only that it's related to Senior Uncle and they must see him before they'll speak." Sang Hua was somewhat troubled. If it weren't for Lei Tianze, Sang Hua truly wouldn't want to get involved.
"Master wants you to make arrangements and then go to Yaoguang Hall to see him." Linghu Yaqi composed herself. "You should hurry."
"Alright." Sang Hua hurried towards Yaoguang Hall. Linghu Yaqi did not follow but stood outside the courtyard, her expression solemn. The seal of Tianjian Sect had been broken, and the Demon Lord's soul had vanished. Tianling Sect had also been raided, losing another soul. Now, only the last soul remained at Tianxuan Sect.
Ten years ago, Xiao Man had destroyed the seal of Tianjian Sect and released the Demon Lord's soul. For ten years, she had been wondering when Xiao Man would come to Tianxuan Sect. Now, Xiao Man hadn't come, but the man by her side had.
"Since you're here, why not come in and sit for a while, have a cup of hot tea?" Yan Yuqing leaned against the doorframe and smiled. "Although we've just arrived, we can still offer a pot of hot tea."
Linghu Yaqi glanced at Yan Yuqing and turned to leave.
Yan Yuqing moved swiftly, blocking Linghu Yaqi's path. "Miss Linghu, it's been a long time. You are as beautiful as a fairy as always, unforgettable."
"Ruffian." Linghu Yaqi spat out three cold words and attacked him with her sword. Yan Yuqing dodged behind Linghu Yaqi and brushed her waist. "Such a slender waist, not even filling a handful. Truly worthy of being Tianxuan Sect's number one beauty."
Linghu Yaqi felt goosebumps rise all over her body. In her life, this was the first time she had encountered such a shameless and brazen person!
"I'll kill you!" All of Linghu Yaqi's composure vanished in that moment. She drew her sword and chased Yan Yuqing, causing chaos throughout Tianxuan Sect!