As the formation, connected to the earth's ley lines, collapsed with a roar, the entire sect, from top to bottom, experienced a major earthquake.
It's over!
It's all over!
The high-ranking officials of the Grand Azure Sect looked at the clear blue sky, then at the two Ancestors on the plaza, vomiting blood and unable to rise. Their expressions changed repeatedly.
They never imagined that this time, even hidden within their stronghold and relying on the mountain-protecting formation, they would be unable to resist.
This clearly wasn't because the formation was ineffective, but because the arriving individual was too powerful. The two words "Eighth-Tier" now flooded everyone's minds.
This was the level of a Mystical Gate chieftain; it would be truly unbelievable if they could block such a person.
"Your Excellency, as an Eighth-Tier expert, you already stand at the pinnacle of the Mystical Gate. May I ask how the Grand Azure Sect has offended you to warrant such a grand action? If possible, we are willing to compensate fully. We humbly ask for your leniency, Senior."
The current sect master of the Grand Azure Sect, Chu Yunji, forced himself to step forward despite his trembling legs and bowed respectfully to the person before him.
This feeling was incredibly strange, because the person in front of him was simply too young.
The immense sense of disconnect made him extremely uncomfortable, yet he could only endure it. After all, this person had even shattered their formation.
If she really wanted to deal with him, it would be all too easy.
"It's very simple, just release those members you've detained."
Yaoyao was very satisfied with this full-force attack, without holding back. It felt good to fight without restraint. She looked at the questioning man and slowly stated her purpose for coming.
At this moment, Chen Qiusheng also rushed over.
He had just been blocked outside the sect by the formation and couldn't get in. When he landed beside Master, his mind was still buzzing.
It wasn't that he hadn't suspected Master was an Eighth-Tier expert. After all, being able to capture so many Seventh-Tiers, ordinary Seventh-Tiers couldn't do that.
But a guess was just a guess. The shock of actually witnessing it lingered for a long time.
"Big Uncle, who are all the members we had captured? You talk to this uncle; don't leave anyone out, okay!"
Yaoyao turned her head, her childish, sweet voice instantly pulling Chen Qiusheng back from his shock.
"Master, don't worry, I guarantee I'll bring them back to you."
Chen Qiusheng was so excited at this moment that he wanted to shout.
He kept telling himself to calm down, but it was impossible.
Didn't you hear what she just said? She used "we"! This was an admission of her identity as part of the Action Group.
Even if the latter was giving him face, allowing him to bluff, it was more than enough. Anyway, outsiders wouldn't understand the true situation here.
In the eyes of outsiders, they would only see that Master brazenly attacked the Grand Azure Sect for the sake of the Action Group. From any perspective, the two were clearly allied with the Action Group.
So, Chen Qiusheng simply stopped pretending and looked at the Grand Azure sect members with a smile.
"Chief... Chief Chen, so this Senior is from your Action Group? My apologies for the offense."
Chu Yunji's eyelids twitched violently. He had many conjectures about the origin of this Eighth-Tier expert, even considering the possibility that she was an enemy of their Ancestors.
But he had never, ever imagined she would be from the Action Group. This was illogical!
If the Action Group truly had such a formidable pillar, how could they have been so thoroughly suppressed by the Mystical Gate, utterly unable to retaliate?
Frankly speaking, apart from Wudang, which had a chieftain holding down the fort, other sects were all at risk of annihilation. After all, if they were stronger than Grand Azure, they were only marginally so.
Grand Azure couldn't even hold on for an incense stick's time, how much better could they fare?
But if you said she wasn't, this person had come to their doorstep, nearly tearing down their sect, and merely wanted to retrieve their detained members. How could that be explained?
Chu Yunji felt his brain was about to explode. He took a long, deep breath. No matter what, at least she wasn't here to kill them.
As long as he maintained a low enough posture, this matter might end without bloodshed.
"Those members were truly a misunderstanding. The Grand Azure Sect did not make things difficult for them. We have already verified that they are indeed unrelated to that evil cultivator and were just about to release them!"
He truly deserved to be a sect master; his ability to be smooth and adapt to the situation was effortless.
Chen Qiusheng rolled his eyes inwardly to the heavens. Before Master made a move, you old fox weren't saying that.
But on the surface, he didn't press the issue, instead politely saying, "Sect Master Chu, your efficiency is indeed commendable. I shall wait here."
Chen Qiusheng was very aware that he was also benefiting from Master's presence this time. Therefore, it wasn't wise to make the situation too tense.
Although there were gaps between the major Mystical Gate sects, they were still connected at their roots. If he pushed the Grand Azure Sect too hard, the other sects would inevitably feel threatened.
If he forced them to unite, things would become troublesome.
It was true that Master was an Eighth-Tier, but the Mystical Gate's own chieftain was also one, and had cultivated for a longer time. It was hard to say who would win in a real fight, not to mention cornering a dog would inevitably lead to backlash, which was not a wise move.
"I have already notified my disciples; the people will be sent over immediately. Please wait a moment, Chief Chen."
Chu Yunji breathed a long sigh of relief, seeing that the person was willing to compromise. Fortunately, it hadn't escalated to an irreversible point.
With the heavy burden lifted from his heart, he then glanced at the Ancestors still sprawled on the ground, unable to get up, and suddenly had a revelation.
"Quick... quick... help the Ancestors up!"
"Are you all dead? Do you have no perception at all?"
As this furious voice, tinged with urgency, spread, the disciples of the Grand Azure Sect also abruptly sobered up, scrambling to help the Ancestors.
In a short while, the two Seventh-Tier Ancestors, who had been plastered against the cold floor, were helped to sit on long chairs. Disciples gave them pills, then water.
After a frantic effort, they finally managed to suppress their injuries.
Chu Yunji came over at this moment and reported, "Do the two Ancestors approve of Yunji's actions?"
Although the order of things was somewhat reversed—acting first then reporting, which seemed a bit redundant—at the end of the day, these two were the foundation of the sect.
The situation just now was urgent, forcing him to act without them, but the respect and reverence due to them still had to be given.
"Just go with what you promised!" The two exchanged glances, and Daoist Xuan'an nodded. He held a higher position after all, so he spoke.
However, after speaking, both fell silent. This was not the time to be jumping around, especially after losing so much face.
Besides, with their current injuries, they couldn't jump around even if they wanted to. Were they supposed to stop Chen Qiusheng from taking the people away?
That Eighth-Tier Grand Cultivator was still standing there. If they dared to show any sign of defiance, the other party would absolutely dare to press them to death.
Although such an act would provoke the entire Mystical Gate, and the major sects would undoubtedly react, with even the chieftain making an appearance.
But what good would that do? Leaving aside whether the chieftain would want to create a powerful enemy, even if they were truly avenged, what then?
If people are dead, you're talking about posthumous affairs? Get out of here!
Especially Cang Ming, who had only recently entered the Seventh-Tier. Given that a Seventh-Tier could live for nearly two hundred years, he had a long life ahead of him. Was he going to throw it all away for a fit of pique?
In his opinion, that wasn't preferring death over submission, but utter foolishness.
The higher the cultivation, the longer one lived—that was what he sought.
Therefore, even though his heart was burning with rage, he still had to bow his head when facing an Eighth-Tier.
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