GBP Chapter 891 Dao Sect
Chapter 891 Dao Sect
After listening to Wang Jie's detailed report, word by word, Ying Xuanzi, who was sitting in the main seat, couldn't help but change his originally gentle and peaceful expression, and a hint of surprise appeared between his brows.
He remained silent for a moment, his fingertips lightly tapping the armrest in front of him, lost in deep thought, as if trying his best to figure out the methods and background of the mysterious expert Wang Jie had mentioned.
After a long while, Ying Xuanzi slowly opened his eyes, a trace of indescribable solemnity flashing across them. He sighed softly and spoke slowly:
"This sect competition has been fraught with turmoil and danger. I originally thought it was just an ordinary contest between the younger generation, but I never expected that you would encounter such extraordinary and extraordinary people in the Otherworld. It is truly unbelievable and beyond imagination."
He paused, his tone carrying a deep sense of apprehension and disbelief:
"Based on the methods you just described, you could instantly annihilate the Yuan Sect's prodigies with a mere wave of your hand. Such methods have already transcended the realm of the Life and Death Profound Realm. Let alone deduce their true cultivation level, even if I exhaust my thoughts, I would find it hard to imagine that someone in the world could use such methods in the Otherworldly Demon Realm."
As he finished speaking, Ying Xuanzi's expression gradually became extremely solemn. He slowly nodded to Wang Jie, his voice steady and dignified:
"However, regardless of that person's background, cultivation level, or purpose, he ultimately helped our Dao Sect disciples when they were on the verge of death, saving all of your lives."
"Not only that, that person also killed all the elite disciples that Yuanmen sent this time, eliminating the backbone of Yuanmen's younger generation in one fell swoop. Invisibly, he has removed a major threat to our Dao Sect and done our Dao Sect a great favor."
At this point, Ying Xuanzi's gaze deepened, and his tone carried an undeniable solemnity:
"I will naturally remember this kindness. If the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace or that mysterious expert ever asks for anything and comes to my Dao Sect, as long as it does not infringe upon the sect's fundamental interests, violate the principles of heaven and earth, or the sect's bottom line, I will do my utmost to help them."
Although Ying Xuanzi couldn't accurately deduce the level of the mysterious expert who had come to his aid based on just a few words, an almost instinctive intuition was frantically warning him...
That person's cultivation level is probably no less than mine, and may even be higher.
What if... this mysterious expert is really willing to take the initiative to befriend the Dao Sect?
For the Dao Sect, which was already in a precarious and delicate situation, this was undoubtedly a great thing.
Putting aside the unfathomable cultivation level of the other party, the fact that he came from the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace alone was enough to make the Dao Sect treat him with caution.
The Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace is a top-tier power in the Tianxuan Continent with profound resources. If we can seize this opportunity to build closer relations with the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace and establish a solid bridge of alliance...
For the Daoist sect, which is already struggling and constrained at every turn, this would be absolutely beneficial.
This will not only add a powerful ally to the Dao Sect, but also provide an extra layer of solid protection in the face of many future upheavals.
Upon realizing this, the solemnity in Ying Xuanzi's eyes gradually turned into determination. He slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, having already made up his mind.
Make connections, no matter what, establish a good relationship with that mysterious powerful figure and the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace behind him.
"Since Sect Leader Ying Xuanzi has such intentions, many matters in the future will be much easier to handle."
However, at that moment, a light and leisurely voice rang out in the hall without warning.
The moment the words reached their ears, Wang Jie and Ying Xuanzi's expressions changed drastically. Their Yuan energy tensed instantly, and their eyes were filled with extreme vigilance. They turned their heads sharply to look at the source of the sound.
Not far from the main hall, a young figure had appeared on a chair.
The man was exceptionally handsome, lounging in his chair with a cup of hot tea between his fingers, sipping it slowly and leisurely, his expression relaxed and at ease.
Beside him stood a young girl dressed in a plain long dress with a light veil covering her face, her figure graceful and her temperament aloof.
The person seemed to have been born to be there, perfectly integrated with the entire hall, without any spatial fluctuations from beginning to end, so much so that the two of them had not noticed the presence of other people in the place before.
"Judging from your words, could it be... the esteemed master who saved my Dao Sect disciple during the sect competition?"
Even though he was startled by the sudden appearance, Ying Xuanzi, as the leader of a sect, had a composure far beyond that of ordinary people and quickly regained his composure.
His gaze swept across the crowd, and he immediately recognized the girl standing beside the man, her face veiled in a plain dress, as none other than Ling Qingzhu, the young master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace. Combining this with what she had just said, and after a moment's thought, the young man's identity was self-evident.
"Hehe, not bad."
Xiao Ling took a sip of tea, then nodded in acknowledgment with an air of nonchalance.
Seeing this person's indifferent and casual attitude, Ying Xuanzi felt no displeasure whatsoever. On the contrary, he felt the man before him was becoming increasingly unfathomable, and his expression unconsciously grew more serious. He composed himself, his tone remaining polite:
"Your Excellency has come to save my Dao Sect disciples, and on behalf of the entire Dao Sect, I am deeply grateful. May I ask what brings you here today that I may assist you with?"
He paused slightly, his expression becoming more serious, clearly wanting to maintain the dignity of a sect leader, and slowly began to speak:
"However, if you were to visit us again, I would appreciate it if you could inform us in advance. Your sudden intrusion into our Dao Sect today was rather presumptuous."
As soon as Ying Xuanzi finished speaking, he felt that his words were appropriate, but Wang Jie, who was standing to the side, felt her heart sink and her expression changed instantly.
She had personally witnessed this person's heaven-defying methods of instantly killing the geniuses of the Yuan Sect, and she knew even better that this mysterious powerhouse was unfathomable in character and never showed his emotions.
If their own sect leader were to ask such a direct question, it could easily offend the other party and provoke their resentment.
Sure enough, the next second, an invisible and intangible sense of suffocation, enough to crush the soul, suddenly enveloped the entire hall.
There was no leakage of powerful Yuan energy, no booming of fierce aura, and not even the slightest fluctuation of Xiao Ling's aura.
He simply raised his eyes slowly, his seemingly calm and unwavering dark eyes falling quietly on Ying Xuanzi. A faint, aloof smile remained on his lips, but that smile never reached his eyes; only an indifference that seemed to look down upon all living beings remained.
At this moment, Ying Xuanzi felt his hair stand on end, and an extreme sense of palpitation and fear erupted from the depths of his soul.
He seemed to have transformed into an insignificant ant in the world, looking up to face the ancient dragon that had spanned countless ages and dominated the sky. It was an absolute crushing force from the level of life and the realm of strength, a chasm that he was not even qualified to look up at! The air around him seemed to have turned into a huge boulder, pressing him down so hard that he could not move, and his soul trembled uncontrollably.
"Boom!"
Ying Xuanzi's legs went weak uncontrollably, and he staggered back a step, his feet hitting the bluestone floor of the hall with a dull thud.
Fine beads of cold sweat instantly soaked through his forehead, trickling down his cheeks. His face turned deathly pale, his lips trembled, and he couldn't utter a single word. His former imposing presence as a sect leader vanished, replaced only by a deep-seated terror. Only when Wang Jie, her face ashen, hurriedly reached out and tugged at his sleeve, calling out in a low, urgent voice, "Sect Leader! Sect Leader!"
After hearing several calls, Ying Xuanzi suddenly broke free from the extreme fear, his body relaxed, and he gasped for breath, his eyes still filled with lingering horror.
“Ying Xuanzi, I’m only sitting here quietly to talk to you out of respect for you, not wanting to cause too much of a commotion. If word gets out that Dao Sect has been attacked by a mysterious expert, it will only make your Dao Sect a laughing stock in the entire Eastern Xuan Region.”
Xiao Ling's gaze fell calmly on Ying Xuanzi, whose face was pale and whose mind was unsettled. His tone was calm but carried an undeniable force as he spoke slowly, word by word.
The faint smile on his lips vanished completely, leaving only indifference in his eyes. His tone suddenly turned cold, carrying an undisguised air of authority.
"But this is by no means a license for you to be ungrateful and arbitrarily hold people accountable."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Ling slowly stood up, his posture as upright as a pine tree. His aura remained calm, yet it instantly froze the atmosphere of the entire hall.
He casually stretched his arms and yawned, his movements relaxed, but his words were like thunderclaps, striking Ying Xuanzi and Wang Jie's hearts.
"I have come here today not to discuss anything with you, but simply to give your Dao Sect a notification."
"I will take away the Great Desolate Stele of your Dao Sect's Desolate Hall today."
"And your youngest daughter, Ying Huanhuan, I'll take her with me later."
Having said that, Xiao Ling didn't give Ying Xuanzi any chance to reply.
The surrounding space rippled slightly, without any earth-shattering movement. His figure slowly faded in the hall and disappeared completely in an instant, leaving not even a trace of his presence.
Seeing Xiao Ling leave directly, Ying Xuanzi became extremely anxious, and his expression changed drastically.
The Great Wilderness Without a Stele is the foundation of the Dao Sect's thousand-year heritage and the source of the sect's strength. Ying Huanhuan is his precious daughter, whom he cherishes dearly. Both are his lifeblood!
How could he be at ease knowing that this person had forcibly taken the two away? The thought of this caused a surge of panic and anxiety in his heart, and his vital energy became violently agitated due to his chaotic state of mind.
"Master Ying Xuanzi, Qingzhu advises you not to do anything foolish."
Just as Ying Xuanzi was anxious and about to set off to chase after them, Ling Qingzhu, who had not yet left, suddenly spoke. Her clear and indifferent voice slowly spread out and clearly reached the ears of Ying Xuanzi and Wang Jie in the hall.
"Even if all the experts of your Dao Sect were to attack, they would still be no match for Xiao Ling. Even if everyone joined forces, they would be nothing more than an existence that he could destroy with a flick of his finger. Forcibly stopping him will only bring annihilation upon the Dao Sect."
Her gaze was calm, her tone indifferent yet every word sincere, “On the contrary, going with the flow and not making futile resistance may not be a bad thing for your Daoist sect.”
These words were like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing Ying Xuanzi's anxiety and calming him down. A glimmer of hope instantly ignited in his eyes.
He disregarded maintaining his dignity as sect leader, and hurried forward with an urgent expression. He bowed to Ling Qingzhu and pressed her for an answer, his tone filled with the anxiety and pleading of a father:
"Miss Qingzhu, please tell me, what is the purpose of that senior's trip to take away the Great Wilderness Stele of my Dao Sect? And why did he take my daughter Huanhuan away? Please reveal some information, as I am truly worried!"
"I'm sorry, Sect Leader Ying Xuanzi, please forgive Qingzhu for not being able to tell you."
Ling Qingzhu's gaze remained calm and indifferent, her voice clear and icy, without the slightest ripple, "Qingzhu still maintains that everything Xiao Ling has done will not cause any harm to your Dao Sect, and your daughter Ying Huanhuan's safety will certainly be fully guaranteed. Apart from that, Qingzhu has nothing else to say."
Having said that, she didn't give Ying Xuanzi a chance to ask any further questions.
Her pale hand gently brushed against the diamond-shaped crystal hanging in front of her neck. In an instant, a gentle yet profound spatial fluctuation suddenly erupted from the clear crystal. A faint halo surrounded her, and Ling Qingzhu's figure slowly faded in the spatial ripples, disappearing completely from the hall in an instant without leaving a trace.
Looking in the direction where Ling Qingzhu had completely disappeared, Ying Xuanzi felt as if all his strength had been drained in an instant. He could only slump down on the chair in the main seat of the hall, his brows furrowed with exhaustion and powerlessness. He looked as if he had aged several years and no longer possessed the majesty and demeanor of a sect leader.
"Sect Leader, let's go check on Junior Sister Huanhuan first. Perhaps, as Miss Ling Qingzhu said, that senior has no ill intentions towards our Dao Sect?" Wang Jie said softly, her voice tinged with apprehension as she looked at his distraught appearance.
These words instantly snapped Ying Xuanzi out of his dejection. He snapped back to reality, his eyes flashing with renewed anxiety, and immediately shouted urgently, "Quick! Quick! Go and see right now!"
"Even if we are powerless to stop this, we must go and see for ourselves what is really going on!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ying Xuanzi dared not delay for a moment. He forced himself to get up and immediately began to issue orders to summon all the elders in office in the Dao Sect. He planned to go together to the Desolate Palace and Ying Huanhuan's residence to investigate the specific situation.
……
The courtyard of the Taoist sect leader's residence was lush with greenery and filled with spiritual energy.
Young Ying Xiaoxiao was holding hands with young Ying Huanhuan, laughing and chasing each other in the courtyard. Their clear and cheerful laughter, carried on the breeze, echoed through the courtyard, full of the pure and innocent joy unique to children.
"Little sisters, would you like to get to know your big brother?"
At that moment, a gentle and harmless voice suddenly rang out in the courtyard without warning.
Accompanied by leisurely footsteps, a tall, handsome young man appeared directly in the sight of the two playful women.
The man, a smile playing on his lips and a deliberately coaxing tone in his voice, continued...
"Brother, I'm very powerful. Whatever you want, I can get it for you. You just need to do me a small favor..." (End of Chapter)