Chapter 277: Chapter 257: Storming the Great Derivation Sect! A City in Turmoil! (8,000-Word Chapter)

"Isn’t it just right? Lix Yan has been abandoned by everyone, except joining our Blood Evil Sect, he has no other choice," the Blood Widow’s gentle voice carried a hint of the bizarre.

"The Martial Immortal Alliance wants to make an example, to put fear into the hearts of martial artists around the world. If you and I can handle Lix Yan’s matter well, not only can we disrupt the plans of the Martial Immortal Alliance, but also point a way to martial artists worldwide."

"Speaking of which, we must thank that Martial Immortal Alliance, otherwise, we would have had to carve out this path ourselves."

"Haha!"

The laughter rippled, chilling to the bone.

"..."

...

Outside Great Derivation Mountain, five miles away.

Feeng Zhi and Feeng Yi of the Wind Spirit Race were hidden here.

"Elder Feeng Zhi, shouldn’t we investigate the main peak of Great Derivation Sect?"

"There is a strong aura on the main peak, its strength is definitely not less than that of the Upper Meridian Unlocking Realm Perfection, or even the Lower Realm, we should wait for the Clan Leader to come before taking action."

"Yes."

It wasn’t long before.

A figure emerged from the shadows.

"Clan Elder." The two men greeted respectfully. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

"Mm." Chu Ming, dressed in black, lifted his eyes to look at the distant peak, "Tell me the details."

"Yes," Feeng Zhi cupped his hands, "Elder Feeng Yi and I, under the command of the Clan Leader, went to investigate the Great Derivation Sect."

"On the three peaks of Great Derivation Mountain, there are at least a thousand officials, and Xie Qing of the Pingzhong County Governor’s Office is stationed there."

"Currently, the patriarch of Great Derivation Sect, Lix Yan, has secretly led disciples to climb the peak."

"Why climb the peak?"

"To rescue Lix Yan’s own grandson, Lix Dong, who infiltrated the main peak for the Great Derivation Sect’s treasure, the Great Derivation Sword."

"Not long after they started climbing, Feeng Yi and I sensed two strands of Blood Evil Qi, both of power at least the late stage of the Upper Meridian Unlocking Realm."

"Moreover, Clan Leader, on the main peak of the Great Derivation Sect, there is an aura even more powerful, at least Upper Meridian Unlocking Realm Perfection, or even stronger, so Feeng Yi and I dared not get too close."

Elder Feeng Zhi reported all the intelligence gathered.

Chu Ming fell into contemplation.

The ancestor of Great Derivation Sect Lix Yan, two experts from the Blood Evil Sect, Xie Qing of the Pingzhong County Governor’s Office, and a person seemingly at Upper Meridian Unlocking Realm Perfection...

Tonight, it’s rather lively.

...

The main peak, at the back.

Lix Yan, the ancestor of Great Derivation Sect, looked at his former sect, now a place of ruins, feeling inevitably sorrowful.

"Elder Yi Zhuo, have the disciples spread out to search, find Lix Dong, then immediately descend the mountain."

"Yes."

"Everyone spread out."

"..."

A hundred disciples received the order and dispersed.

Lix Yan looked at the sect’s main hall, bathed in silver light in the distance, the only building relatively intact in the entire sect.

His figure flickered, heading straight for the main hall.

Before climbing the mountain, he had already resolved to die.

Tonight, he would use his own life as a bargaining chip for the survival of his grandson, Lix Dong, Elder Yi Zhuo, and those hundred disciples.

"Since it began because of me, let it end because of me."

At the main hall’s entrance, Lix Yan held a broad sword and revealed his presence.

"Who’s there?!"

Splat—

A cold gleam flashed, and the constable at the hall’s entrance collapsed immediately.

With no fear on his face and no attempt at concealment, he strode into the hall.

"Brother Lix has arrived."

In the hall, Xie Qing of the Pingzhong County Governor’s Office looked down.

Lix Yan gazed at the hall, where it used to be his position.

"Xie Qing," he pointed his sword at the hall, "I only have one request."

"Brother Lix, please speak."

"With my life, clear the name of the Great Derivation Sect." Lix Yan’s face was stern.

"Brother Lix, this is not within my authority." Xie Qing rose, casually brushing his hands over his sleeves.

"With my life, clear the name of the remaining disciples of the Great Derivation Sect." Lix Yan spoke again.

Clearing the name of the Great Derivation Sect and clearing the name of its disciples were two separate matters.

"Brother Lix..."

"Xie Qing, as the official of Pingzhong County Governor’s Office, I know you can do it. I am willing to pay with my life," said Lix sincerely.

"Your life..." Hearing this, Xie Qing took slow steps, a mocking smile on his lips, "it’s still useful."

The atmosphere in the hall congealed.

"Then let us fight." Lix Yan stepped forward, his Qi blood surging all over his body.

"Brother Lix, why go to such lengths? In truth, if you only nod, the Great Derivation Sect could remain as it once was."

Xie Qing kindly advised, "Does Brother Lix not care for his own grandson?"

Upon his words, someone emerged from the dark corners of the hall.

Lix Dong, bound in chains, his face bruised purple and green.

"Dong’er!" Lix Yan exclaimed in shock and anger.

"Grandfather, don’t worry about me, quickly leave!" Lix Dong acted with genuine emotion.

Xie Qing casually gestured, and an icy blade was placed against Lix Dong’s neck below.

"Brother Lix, there’s nothing wrong with the Martial Immortal Alliance, for your grandson’s sake, consider it carefully."

"Grandfather, don’t worry about me, it’s all my fault!" Lix Dong cried bitterly.

Lix Yan watched, his heart wrenched with pain.

How could he not care about his own grandson?

Clang—

The broad sword pierced the main hall floor, a piercing sound echoing in the hall.

"I hope the Governor’s Office will keep its promise." For his grandson’s sake, Lix Yan lowered his head.

"Haha, that’s the way. Brother Lix, you will certainly be grateful for today’s choice in the future."

With a glance from Xie Qing, the chains on Lix Dong were released.

Grandfather and grandson embraced.

"It’s all because of me, making things difficult for you, grandfather."

"Ah... don’t say that, it’s because of me, being stubborn, that I dragged you all into this."

But at this moment.

Clap clap clap...

The sound of clear applause drifted from outside the hall.

"What a touching drama."

At the entrance of the hall, the Blood Widow of the Blood Evil Sect walked in, clapping her hands.

Seeing her, Xie Qing showed not fear, but instead a hint of joy between his brows.

Tonight’s goal was not only to persuade Lix Yan to join the Martial Immortal Alliance but also involved the Blood Evil Sect.

A touching drama?

Lix Yan looked toward the hall entrance.

"Sect Leader Lix, there is something, I wonder if I should say it or not..." the Blood Widow swayed her body, "your grandson, he’s long colluded with the Commandery Mansion to deceive you into this trap."

"Blood Evil Sect scoundrels, cease your nonsense!"

Xie Qing’s face changed abruptly; he had anticipated the Blood Evil Sect would come to disrupt the night’s plans, but he had not expected them to know the details of the plan.

"Nonsense? Haha..." The Blood Widow covered her mouth and laughed softly, "Sect Leader Lix, perhaps you should ask your grandson?"