"Call everyone to gather, we're going to block the Celestial Water Sect."

After shouting to the cultivators below, a certain Sect Leader instantly disappeared into the sky.

It's laughable how the disciples below, who can't even control a sword, seemed invigorated like they'd taken chicken blood, and scattered around with fervor.

Some hurriedly ran back to the sect to gather people.

Some even chased in the direction of their Sect Leader.

The allure of the Blood Spirit Pill was too great, and the Sect Leaders didn't even need to dangle rewards; if they could get their hands on it, the entire sect would benefit.

Xu Yin and Elder Liang had intervened, and those Sect Leaders were chasing while arguing.

"A bunch of fools; if you'd let me take it earlier, the Celestial Water Sect wouldn't have gained the upper hand."

This was from the Sect Leader who had initially tried to seize it, now voicing his grievances.

"Wishful thinking! Your sect has barely any members, mostly mortals with inferior roots. If you were to take it and leave your sect behind, where would we find you?"

Another Sect Leader immediately retorted.

"Can't we think of a way first? If the Celestial Water Sect keeps it, we'll get nothing."

"Think how? The cultivation technique of the Celestial Water Sect is like a turtle shell; it's hard to crack!"

"But that doesn't mean all their cultivators are turtle shells!"

The speakers were two Sect Leaders, who, just as Xu Yin was infuriated, seemed to be now united like two peas in a pod, unlike their earlier days of internal strife.

Someone heard the implication and immediately turned pale, "If we target the Junior Cultivators, it will truly be an endless sect war."

This whole group marching forward wasn't much if it was just friction between Divine Gaze Cultivators, even losing would just mean losing face.

But once they started massacring the Junior Cultivators of a sect, it would be a declaration of war to the death.

"That way, I'm afraid we might lose all our people."

A Sect Leader, with a conflicted expression, did not agree with this approach.

But the Tiger and Crane brothers promptly reminded, "Don't forget, we're from a background of Loose Cultivators. If we really seize it, we could all take the treasure somewhere else and reorganize into a new sect. With this treasure, reaching the level of a first-class sect is just a matter of time."

The implication was to sacrifice the strength of their current sects to plot for that Pill.

——

Celestial Water Sect.

Several disciples guarding the mountain gate showed signs of panic.

They naturally recognized Xu Yin and Elder Liang, but they were fearful of the crowd chasing the two elders.

Were the Elders being chased?

Or was someone attacking the Celestial Water Sect?

Immediately, a disciple ran inside in a panic.

Elder Liang, seeing the small sect leaders getting closer and closer, was both annoyed and anxious.

Afraid he might suffer if he fought within the sect, he immediately instructed his junior brother Xu Yin, "Take the Pill inside and find the Sect Leader, I'll stay and intercept them."

With that, he stopped midair, setting his True Essence again before that group of sects arrived.

"Inverted Cloud!"

Gale winds instantly formed, and with Elder Liang's order, it surged towards the closest sect leader...

Inside the sect, the disciple stumbled into the Council Hall, where Lou Yanwen was handling sect affairs.

Upon hearing the commotion, he frowned and looked up. He was always strict with sect disciple rules and couldn't stand disorderly conduct, immediately scolding, "What is the commotion?"

The gatekeeping disciple swallowed nervously, breathlessly speaking, "Sect Leader... someone's... chasing Elder Xu and Elder Liang... right outside our gate."

What!

Lou Yanwen burst into anger, immediately pounding the table, and as he left the Council Hall, Xu Yin was rushing over.

Upon seeing Lou Yanwen, Xu Yin became excited and quickly approached, not waiting for his Sect Leader to ask questions, he eagerly began to speak.

"Sect Leader, Senior Brother and I snatched a treasure from those small sects."

Xu Yin's first sentence made Lou Yanwen's face darken.

No wonder, what good item could a bunch of downtrodden sects possibly have worth vying for?

More importantly, as a Guardian, Xu Yin's actions, if reported to the Imperial Court, wouldn't just cost his title, but it might also cut off future recruits for the sect.

Another fool ruining my plans.

Lou Yanwen couldn't help but seethe with anger, his chest heaving, coldly gritting his teeth.

"Have you lost your mind? You're a Celestial Water Sect Elder, also a Guardian of Yanbo Prefecture. What is it..."

Before he could finish, Xu Yin quickly opened the box, halting Lou Yanwen's words, and what followed was a look of astonishment.

Previously, he only saw Xu Yin holding a box, but upon opening it, the surrounding Spiritual Qi became immensely concentrated.

Not only that, but what shocked Lou Yanwen more was the increasing speed of his True Essence.

This...

Forget the useless Guardian position!

What those small sects were thinking, how could he not think of the same?

As long as they had this treasure, even if the Imperial Court no longer supplied recruits, with proper training of his disciples, within a few years, claiming the position of a great sect was easy, and even a first-class sect wasn't out of reach.

"Senior Brother Liang is still outside the sect blocking them, afraid he can't hold on much longer."

Xu Yin, seeing his Sect Leader in a daze, quickly reminded him.

Lou Yanwen snapped back to reality, face filled with reluctance to part, as in that brief moment he had already envisioned Celestial Water Sect joining the ranks of Celestial Essence, becoming the tenth sect.

He then intently stared at the Pill, Xu Yin understood and promptly handed over the box.

Lou Yanwen grasped it firmly.

This thing, the Celestial Water Sect must have it.

——

Elder Liang, holding the "Bright King Unmoving Technique," what other Sect Leaders called the "turtle shell," was alone against the assaults of dozens.

The expression on his face went from initial disdain to distress.

Indeed, the cultivation technique of the Celestial Water Sect was renowned for its defense, but it couldn't withstand the tactics devised by a coordinated group of Cultivators of the Same Realm.

Sect Leaders took turns attacking, while others either recuperated nearby or supported from the sides, making the sky above Celestial Water Sect feel like a place of tremendous thunder, with relentless explosive sounds.

At first, Elder Liang didn't mind, since the loose-cultivator background of these Divine Gaze Realm cultivators was inferior to his own. Holding on for a while shouldn't be hard.

Who would have thought this bunch would go all out from the start, lacking any martial honor, what cultivator uses their trump card right at the beginning?

Within just dozens of exchanges, his True Essence was nearly half consumed, yet he had to maintain it. If he withdrew his True Essence, the Bright King Unmoving Body would be broken, and that group would swarm him.

His junior brother had been inside for quite some time, why was there still no aid?

At this point, anxiety began to creep into his heart.

Just as he was distracted, a golden rope crawled towards his feet, climbing onto him.

"Damn it!"

The owner of this rope frustrated him the most. The rope couldn't harm him, nor bind him, but it was simply annoying.

The person controlling the True Essence rope knew it couldn't cause harm, so they just steered it to invade the various openings on Elder Liang's body.

Whoa!

"Is it really this wild?"

Han Yu, witnessing this from the shadows, couldn't help but watch in disbelief.

The sight of that tentacle-like thing persistently probing an old man, this scene...

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