"Sect Leader Yue, are we going to such great lengths just to kill Xiao Man?" Wen Ting's eyes flashed with an unreadable glint. "Shouldn't our primary target be the Demon Lord?"
"The Demon Lord is to be dealt with, of course, but the perpetrator who released him must first be brought to justice to set a proper example. Otherwise, if everyone follows suit, won't Cang Xuan descend into chaos!"
Yue Tianxia looked at Tian Xuzi. "Sect Leader Tian Xuzi, what do you say?"
Tian Xuzi merely gave a noncommittal hum, neither agreeing nor disagreeing. Yue Tianxia took it as his tacit consent. Su Dan Novels.
"Is a mere Xiao Man worth us bringing so many people to attack?"
"Wuji City is full of heinous criminals. Our target is Xiao Man, but we cannot be bogged down by these villains. Naturally, we need someone to deal with them for us," Yue Tianxia said sanctimoniously. "Of course, the Seven Sects will scout ahead."
Wen Ting sneered internally. The Seven Sects were already in Xiao Man's pocket. Only you, in your foolishness, still believe they are under your command!
"Sect Leader Yue..."
"What, you have something else to say?" Yue Tianxia cast a cold glance at Wen Ting. Two men in white robes stepped forward, poised to execute Wen Ting on Yue Tianxia's command.
Sect Leader Wen slowly shook his head at Wen Ting, signaling him not to act rashly. "We have nothing more to say."
"Sect Leader Jiang, do you have anything else to say?"
"No," Sect Leader Jiang looked at Mu Qi. "Qi'er, you will represent our Tianling Sect in this battle."
"Yes, Master."
"Oh, right. The Jin family has betrayed us and already pledged allegiance to Xiao Man. I have dispatched forces to eliminate them. I presume the other four great families have no objections to this." Yue Tianxia asked with a smile.
"Do we dare have objections?" Wen Ting stood up. "Junior will take his leave now."
Yue Tianxia stared at Wen Ting's retreating back, a murderous intent flashing in his eyes. If not for the usefulness of the Imperial Beast Sect, he would have killed this brat long ago. But there was no rush. Once they overcame this hurdle and killed Xiao Man, he would deal with this brat at his leisure.
"Since there is nothing else to discuss, I shall also take my leave." Sect Leader Wen departed soon after, followed by Tian Xuzi. Moments later, only Yue Tianxia and his companions remained in the council hall.
"Sect Leader Yue, is the information you received accurate?"
"It is absolutely true. Attacking Wuji City at this time is the opportune moment. Lei Tianze has been captured, the Demon Lord has been injured and fled, and Wuji City's internal defenses are weak. As long as we take Wuji City and apprehend those connected to Xiao Man, she will have no choice but to surrender."
"Very well, as long as Sect Leader Yue is confident."
After Sect Leader Jiang left, the two men in white robes spoke. "Yue Tianxia, your failure to immediately detect Xiao Man's identity and report it is negligence. If you cannot capture Xiao Man, your tenure as Sect Leader is over!"
"Divine Envoys, rest assured, I will capture Xiao Man."
"We will stay to lend you our strength. Once Xiao Man appears, we have treasures to subdue her," the two said confidently. "The key is that you must lure Xiao Man out."
"Divine Envoys, do not worry. Xiao Man will come out when she sees me."
Wen Ting, fuming, kicked open the door and entered his room. When he was an emperor, he had considered his own actions somewhat shameless. Now, seeing these people, he realized what true shamelessness was!
"After so many years, your fiery temper remains unchanged," a voice echoed. Wen Ting quickly shut the door!
"Are you insane?" Wen Ting whispered. "Everyone is looking for you everywhere, and you've come to the enemy's stronghold!"
"Yue Tianxia is here."
"Of course, Yue Tianxia is here. He organized this whole affair, to raze Wuji City!" Wen Ting walked over. "I have a feeling it's more than just you releasing the Demon Lord. Did you do something else that offended the people behind Yue Tianxia?"
"That you can sense someone behind Yue Tianxia means you are not entirely beyond redemption," Xiao Man said slowly. "The person behind Yue Tianxia is of the Pseudo-God race."
"Pseudo-Gods?" Wen Ting was confused. "What are Pseudo-Gods?"
"They dragged the former gods from their divine thrones to replace them, yet they lack the ability to control the laws of space," Xiao Man said lazily. "In fact, if I do nothing, I can simply watch Cang Xuan perish."
"You can do nothing, but what about your subordinates? Are you going to watch them die?" Wen Ting gave Xiao Man a sideways glance. "If you were truly so heartless, you wouldn't have... Never mind, tell me, why are you here?"
"To give you a heads-up," Xiao Man said softly. "When the fighting starts, stay as far back as you can. Otherwise, be careful, you won't even know how you died."
"Are you threatening me?"
"Do I look like I'm threatening you?"
Wen Ting scrutinized Xiao Man from head to toe, then tugged at her sleeve. "A'Man, what cultivation realm have you reached?"
"Nascent Soul stage completion."
"I've only just entered the Core Formation stage, and you're already at Nascent Soul completion!" Wen Ting grumbled. "What about Nan Gong Yu? What's his cultivation?"
"Mid Nascent Soul stage."
Wen Ting pursed his lips. "Must you provoke me like this?"
"Do you want to return to Yong'an Continent?"
"Return for what?" Wen Ting retorted. "Is there anything worth my lingering there?"
"Indeed." Xiao Man stood up. "Alright, my message has been delivered. Make sure your Imperial Beast Sect members stay far away when the time comes."
"A'Man, you don't blame me anymore?"
"There is nothing to blame," Xiao Man said indifferently. "It's all in the past. You are no longer you, and I am no longer me. The grievances of the past should be let go."
"Can you truly let go?"
"I let go long ago. It is you who cannot let go." Xiao Man reached out as if to ruffle Wen Ting's hair, but stopped midway, then withdrew her hand. "It's late. Get some rest."
Wen Ting grabbed Xiao Man's sleeve and pleaded, "A'Man, hug me. Just like before, hug me."
Xiao Man simply gazed at Wen Ting, not granting his request. She could let go of the past, but they could not return to the past. She would not embrace him wholeheartedly as she once did. All she could do was treat him as an irrelevant stranger.
"Get some sleep," Xiao Man pulled back her sleeve and turned to leave without hesitation. Wen Ting watched her retreating figure, the light in his eyes gradually dimming. He would have preferred her to hate him forever, to resent him, rather than for her to let go of him completely and treat him as a stranger.
"If I killed Xiao Junyan, would you hate me for eternity?" Wen Ting asked softly just as Xiao Man opened the door to usher him out.
Xiao Man turned abruptly, her killing intent undisguised. Wen Ting, seeing this, smiled. "A'Man, if you dare forget me, I will make you remember me in my own way!"