Chapter 46: Elders in Conflict
Translator: Krukist
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"Elder, this…?" Elder Zhu Qin's pretty face paled in shock, and she abruptly looked at Elder Qin Sheng. Just about to say something, she quickly stopped herself upon seeing the frantically flashing look in Elder Qin Sheng's eyes.
Elder Qin Sheng gazed at the name ranked in the top twenty, a storm surging in his heart. He had originally thought Wang Feng was just sending Divine Immortal Sect disciples to the Ancient Land of Fallen Gods to participate in the Demon Sealing Conference. He never expected that Wang Feng himself would also participate! What did this mean?
It meant that despite his young appearance, Wang Feng had already become the Sect Master of a dignified Hidden Sect, and his cultivation was unfathomable. This instantly made Elder Qin Sheng even more wary of Wang Feng and the Divine Immortal Sect. As the saying goes, better to avoid trouble than to seek it.
The Azure Sea Sect might be a terrifying imperial sect in the eyes of ordinary people, but in the eyes of his Qin Yun Pavilion, it was not that frightening. On the contrary, the incomparably mysterious Divine Immortal Sect made Elder Qin Sheng even more cautious. He did not want to betray Wang Feng and incur his hatred. Compared to gaining the goodwill of the Azure Sea Sect, Elder Qin Sheng preferred to gain the favor of Wang Feng and even the Divine Immortal Sect.
Judging from everything Wang Feng and the Divine Immortal Sect had shown so far, even if the Divine Immortal Sect was not a Hidden Sect, it was definitely an extraordinary sect. For such a mysterious sect, his Qin Yun Pavilion should try its best to befriend it. If they couldn't befriend it, they should absolutely not offend it. This was the Qin Yun Pavilion's way of navigating the world.
However, Elder Qin Sheng didn't expect that even though he didn't say anything, someone else would.
"Elder Chen, look! That Divine Immortal Sect's Sect Master Wang Feng's points are exactly the same as Feng Mo's. Perhaps he killed him; otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence? As soon as Feng Mo's name disappeared, he immediately shot into the top twenty!"
A delicate shout rang out from the high platform, causing the furious Azure Sea Sect Elder Chen to immediately turn his head towards the sound. The other major sect experts also looked over, discovering that the speaker was indeed the Daoist-robed beautiful woman from the Heaven Heart Sect.
Upon recognizing the speaker as an elder from the Heaven Heart Sect, Elder Chen did not hesitate. His eyes abruptly turned to the Demon Sealing Ranking List, constantly scanning it. When he saw Wang Feng's name and the string of points behind it, he was instantly enraged and roared in a deep voice, "Wang Feng, you are bold! Daring to kill my Azure Sea Sect's prodigy!"
His words echoed throughout the high platform, and anyone could hear the anger and fierce killing intent contained within them. Elder Chen of the Azure Sea Sect naturally knew of Wang Feng. He had previously had a brief exchange with him in the Qin Yun Pavilion's fifth floor. Elder Chen had intended to win over Wang Feng, the Sect Master of this mysterious sect, but he never expected Wang Feng to be so audacious.
After seeing Wang Feng's points, Elder Chen basically concluded that Wang Feng had killed Feng Mo; otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence? After Feng Mo's name disappeared, Wang Feng directly jumped from unranked to the top twenty, and his points were exactly the same as Feng Mo's!
"Since Wang Feng dares to touch my Azure Sea Sect's prodigy, don't blame this Elder for being ruthless! Since he killed my Azure Sea Sect disciple, then this Elder will kill you!" Elder Chen abruptly turned his gaze to Ximen Chuixue and the others, his eyes bloodshot. He roared sharply, and a cold killing intent bloomed from his entire body, making people feel as if they had fallen into an ice cave.
Although Elder Chen was also wary of Ximen Chuixue's strength, having witnessed him sever the arm of the Four Directions Palace's Elder Gui Xiong with a single sword strike, his reason had been overwhelmed by anger. Feng Mo may not have been the most talented prodigy in the Azure Sea Sect, but he was certainly a top-tier prodigy, considered a pillar of their sect's future. The loss of such a prodigy was a huge blow for any major sect.
The Daoist-robed beautiful woman from the Heaven Heart Sect, who had previously informed Elder Chen, now sneered at his furious appearance and cold killing intent. For some reason, she harbored an aversion towards the Divine Immortal Sect. Perhaps it stemmed from her apprehension toward Ximen Chuixue or her dissatisfaction with Wang Feng's boasting about the Divine Immortal Sect's prowess. She wanted to see the Divine Immortal Sect lose face.
With Elder Chen's killing intent directing towards the Divine Immortal Sect, she believed this was a good opportunity for embarrassment. Even if Ximen Chuixue's strength was extraordinary, Elder Chen was a Profound Sovereign Realm Mid Stage expert with a formidable reputation throughout the entire empire.
Boom!
A vast aura erupted from Elder Chen's body, shaking the entire high platform and creating a storm that shocked the experts below. They looked toward the high platform in confusion.
"What happened? Why is Azure Sea Sect's Elder Chen so furious?"
"Perhaps it relates to the disappearance of Azure Sea Sect's prodigy Feng Mo's name!"
"I wonder if there's a problem with the Demon Sealing Ranking List, or if Feng Mo was killed, causing his name to vanish!"
Those experts shared their speculations, unsure of what was unfolding. Even though the commotion of Elder Chen's rage was significant, they could not hear the sounds from the high platform due to the barrier created by General Chen Lie, which meant the conversations within remained unheard.
On the high platform, major sect experts focused intently on the confrontation between Elder Chen and Ximen Chuixue. They had not anticipated such a sudden turn of events, but they felt no inclination to intervene. With Azure Sea Sect Elder Chen taking action, it provided an opportunity to observe the true strength of the so-called Divine Immortal Sect.
"Elder Chen, this matter is not yet conclusive. Whether your sect's disciple Feng Mo was killed by Sect Master Wang remains debatable. Please, calm your anger; we can wait until the Demon Sealing Conference is over before thoroughly investigating. Do not harm anyone accidentally!" Elder Qin Sheng stood up to address Elder Chen, his gaze steady.
Elder Qin Sheng had not expected such drastic change, but out of goodwill toward the Divine Immortal Sect, he chose to speak in their defense.
"Elder Qin Sheng, I respect you, but that does not mean my Azure Sea Sect fears you. This Divine Immortal Sect dares to kill my Azure Sea Sect disciples; today, it is destined to not end well. I urge you not to interfere, otherwise…?" As Elder Qin Sheng's words reached him, Elder Chen's bloodshot eyes turned towards him, and he roared angrily. Although Qin Yun Pavilion's strength was unfathomable, it did not mean it could meddle in his Azure Sea Sect's affairs.
"If you attack, you will die."
Just as Elder Qin Sheng was about to respond, a voice devoid of emotion resonated on the high platform. It was Ximen Chuixue.
Even with Elder Qin Sheng's temper, he couldn't help but inwardly curse at that moment. Damn it! I'm trying hard to mediate for the Divine Immortal Sect and suppress Elder Chen's anger, but I never expected this Ximen Chuixue to ignite Elder Chen's fury completely with just one sentence.
Forget it. Seeing the situation unfold, Elder Qin Sheng's face turned sullen, and he chose not to speak further, sitting down.
"Ignorant and arrogant fellow, this Elder wants to see how you will make this Elder die!" Elder Chen's frustration boiled over, and he prepared to unleash his power. A thick Profound Qi fluctuation surged from his body, visibly twisting the surrounding void.
Elder Chen extended his hand suddenly, his palm engulfed in immense Profound Qi, glowing brilliantly. His face was cold, filled with killing intent, and he slammed his palm down fiercely. A giant palm print formed, covering the sky as it bore down on Ximen Chuixue and the others, poised to crush them into meat paste with one strike.
Witnessing Elder Chen's terrifying palm, many sect experts on the high platform were secretly alarmed. As expected of a Profound Sovereign Realm Mid Stage expert, just his palm strike evoked shock and fear among the Early Stage expert witnesses.
The Heaven Heart Sect's Daoist-robed woman wore a sneer on her face, believing she was witnessing Ximen Chuixue and the others being turned into nothing more than paste.
"General, should we stop them?" a red-armored general beside General Chen Lie whispered.
"No need; it's rare to have a good show to watch. It's just right to pass this boring time!" Chen Lie waved his hand dismissively, a sly smile playing on his face.
Seeing Elder Chen's immensely powerful palm strike approaching, Elder Qin Sheng's expression changed slightly. He pulled Elder Zhu Qin back, away from Ximen Chuixue and the others. He had no intention of intervening, as his goodwill toward the Divine Immortal Sect was not enough to risk stepping in.
As he retreated, Elder Qin Sheng kept his gaze fixed on Ximen Chuixue, feeling that the calm and composed demeanor of Ximen hinted at the possibility that Elder Chen might soon suffer a setback.
Not only was Elder Qin Sheng shaken by Ximen Chuixue's calmness, but many sect experts present were equally alarmed. They asked themselves: if faced with Elder Chen's attack, could they remain so unwavering?
The Divine Immortal Sect, whether it was Sect Master Wang Feng or experts like Ximen Chuixue, possessed an extraordinary presence. Their composure in the face of danger and their elegant, noble demeanor drew admiration even from other major sect experts.
Buzz!
Just as Azure Sea Sect Elder Chen's terrifying palm was about to strike Ximen Chuixue and the others, Ximen Chuixue moved. He lifted his head to face the incoming giant palm print, his eyes devoid of emotion, displaying an immense indifference.
His thumb pressed against the hilt of the long sword held in his arms. With a light push upward, the sword unsheathed half an inch. An extreme sword light flashed out in an instant, cleaving directly toward the giant palm print.
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