The Clear Breeze Sect Master was the first to notice Fang Chen. Then the other two sect masters also noticed Fang Chen.
"It's Fang Chen!" The three of them cried out at the same time.
Hearing the Clear Breeze Sect Master's order, the bugle call in the entire Qingfeng Sword Sect instantly stopped. All the disciples looked at him in confusion.
"Open the grand formation," ordered the Clear Breeze Sect Master.
A moment later, the grand formation was opened, and Fang Chen easily entered the Qingfeng Sword Sect.
"Fang Chen, why have you returned?" The Clear Breeze Sect Master quickly walked over to Fang Chen.
Fang Chen had once been their Qingfeng Sword Sect's most dazzling genius. In order to pursue a broader stage, he had entered the imperial capital.
"Sect master, I received news that the Qingfeng Sword Sect is in danger, so I rushed back," said Fang Chen.
"Are you stupid? Why did you come back? Our Qingfeng Sword Sect can be destroyed, but as long as you're here, there will be a day when the Qingfeng Sword Sect can rise again," said the Clear Breeze Sect Master.
Fang Chen's potential was clear for all to see. So when they heard the Clear Breeze Sect Master's words, they didn't refute him.
"Sect master, for Fang Chen to return at such a critical time, it's enough to show that Fang Chen is a loyal disciple," said the Ninth Elder emotionally.
Fang Chen was his disciple. Now that Fang Chen had returned, he was naturally the happiest one.
"That's right. Sect master, let's go in first," said Fang Chen.
After that, everyone slowly entered the meeting hall.
The three sect masters sat at the head, while Fang Chen sat below. There were a large number of Elders sitting around him. The atmosphere was extremely tense.
"Sect master, what's going on?" Fang Chen was the first to ask.
"Fang Chen, recently, a mysterious force appeared out of nowhere. At first, we didn't pay much attention to it. However, when they destroyed the Seven Heavens Sect and the Flowing Wind Sect at lightning speed, we finally woke up, but it was too late." The Sect Master of the Flowing Wind Sect said with a wry smile.
"If it weren't for Sect Master Flowing Wind and Sect Master Seven Heavens, as well as the Great Protective Array, our Azure Edge Sword Sect would have been destroyed long ago," Sect Master Flowing Wind said.
Fang Chen nodded and immediately asked, "What's the cultivation of the strongest among them?"
"The strongest among them is a warrior in the Seventh Realm of the Qi Transformation Realm. He's exceptionally strong. Even if the three of us work together, I'm afraid we won't be able to defeat him. Fortunately, we have the Protective Mountain Array, so he won't be able to break through for now," the Clear Breeze Sect Master said.
"The Flowing Wind Sect and the Seven Heavens Sect don't have a Protective Mountain Array?" Fang Chen was a little puzzled. How had the two Sect been destroyed?
Hearing this, the Sect Master of the Seven Heavens Sect and the Flowing Wind Sect's expressions changed slightly. Their faces were full of wry smiles. "Fang Chen, you don't know. With the strength of our Flowing Wind Sect, it would have been extremely difficult for them to destroy us.
However, at the most crucial moment, a traitor appeared in our Flowing Wind Sect. "
Traitor. Hearing this, Fang Chen frowned slightly. He didn't think that the Flowing Wind Sect and the Seven Heavens Sect would be destroyed because of a traitor.
"Traitor?" Fang Chen asked.
"That mysterious force used some unknown method to bribe Pang Jin, allowing him to open the Great Protective Array at the most crucial moment."
The Flowing Wind Sect's Sect Master didn't continue, but Fang Chen already understood. Pang Jin had opened the Great Protective Array, allowing a Qi Transformation Seventh Level expert to enter and destroy the Flowing Wind Sect.
After that, Fang Chen turned his head to look at the Seven Heavens Sect's Sect Master. The latter nodded, indicating that a traitor had also appeared in his Sect.
"Fang Chen, right now our Azure Edge Sword Sect is at a disadvantage. Once the enemy attacks again, they will definitely come prepared," said the Flowing Wind Sect's Sect Master.
Fang Chen thought for a moment, then said, "This matter may be salvageable."
Hearing Fang Chen's words, everyone's eyes widened. They looked at Fang Chen, waiting for Fang Chen's next words.
Fang Chen looked around, a complicated expression in his eyes. Finally, he looked at the Flowing Wind Sect's Sect Master.
"Fang Chen, there are no outsiders here. Speak frankly." The Flowing Wind Sect's Sect Master nodded.
Hearing this, Fang Chen said, "Three Sect Masters, if the enemy's Seventh Level Qi Transformation Realm martial artist is trapped in a Great Protective Array and is unable to break out in a short amount of time, can the three of you work together to kill him?"
Hearing Fang Chen's words, the three Sect Masters fell into deep thought. The first to speak was the Flowing Wind Sect's Sect Master. He said, "The three of us are all at the Fifth Level of the Qi Transformation Realm. Even if the enemy is trapped in a Great Protective Array, he will not just sit there and wait for death. Therefore, the possibility of the three of us working together to kill him is very low."
"That's right. When the time comes, even if we kill him, at least one of us will have to sacrifice ourselves," said the Seven Heavens Sect's Sect Master.
Fang Chen nodded, then said, "What if we add on three Fifth Level Qi Transformation Realm martial artists?"
"What do you mean by adding on three Fifth Level Qi Transformation Realm martial artists?" The Flowing Wind Sect's Sect Master's eyes widened in confusion.
"In the entire Azure Cloud County, besides the three of us, there are almost no martial artists at the Fifth Level of the Qi Transformation Realm and above," said the Seven Heavens Sect's Sect Master.
"That's right. It will be very difficult to get a Fifth Level Qi Transformation Realm martial artist to work for us," said the Flowing Wind Sect's Sect Master.
The Flowing Wind Sect's Sect Master thought for a moment, then hurriedly asked, "Fang Chen, could it be that you brought a strong martial artist from the capital?"
It was only at this moment that everyone remembered that Fang Chen had entered the capital. He must have joined a large faction. Could it be that Fang Chen had persuaded a martial artist from a large faction to help him?
If that was the case, then the crisis of the Azure Edge Sword Sect would be easily resolved.
Hearing this, Fang Chen shook his head and said, "Although I joined the Kamikaze Kenbu, I came back alone this time."
What a joke. The Kamikaze Kenbu would not interfere in this matter.
"Fang Chen of the Kamikaze Kenbu, you actually joined the Kamikaze Kenbu?" The Flowing Wind Sect's Sect Master laughed loudly.
"Chen 'er, with your talent, you will definitely make a name for yourself in the Kamikaze Kenbu in the near future. You should hurry and leave. If you fall because of this, then even if the Azure Edge Sword Sect continues to exist, it will be meaningless," said the Nine Elders.
"Although the Kamikaze Kenbu will not interfere in this matter, I can guarantee that there will be three Fifth Level Qi Transformation Realm martial artists to help everyone," said Fang Chen, not wanting to explain too much.
Six Fifth Level Qi Transformation Realm martial artists working together would definitely be a threat to a Seventh Level Qi Transformation Realm martial artist. Moreover, the Seventh Level Qi Transformation Realm martial artist would be trapped in the formation. This meant that the success rate was very high.
"Fang Chen, are you sure you have a way to trap a Seventh Level Qi Transformation Realm martial artist?" The Flowing Wind Sect's Sect Master asked in a low voice.
This kind of matter could not be the slightest bit careless. They had to get to the bottom of this matter. Otherwise, the slightest carelessness could lead the Azure Edge Sword Sect to eternal damnation.
Fang Chen nodded. "Sect Master, don't worry. I have absolute confidence. When the time comes, the three Sect Masters will cooperate with me."
Hearing this, the Flowing Wind Sect's Sect Master seemed to have made a very big decision. He nodded heavily and said, "If that's the case, then let's take a gamble."
In the end, Fang Chen told the Flowing Wind Sect's Sect Master and the others a few things about the counterattack before returning to rest.
For the next few days, the Azure Edge Sword Sect was very quiet.
On a mountain peak not far from the Azure Edge Sword Sect, a white-haired old man sat cross-legged. His body was surrounded by dense spiritual energy.
From afar, the entire mountain peak seemed to be shrouded in mist. This was actually a formation, a very advanced one.
Just as the white-haired old man closed his eyes to comprehend, a sinister voice suddenly entered the white-haired old man's ears.
"It's been so many days. Have you found a way to break the formation?"
Hearing this voice, the white-haired old man suddenly opened his eyes. In an instant, the wind and clouds on the mountain peak changed. In the next moment, the formation disappeared, and the mist disappeared without a trace.
"Don't worry. I've found a way to break the formation of the Azure Edge Sword Sect. This time, I'll definitely wash the Azure Edge Sword Sect with blood." The white-haired old man said with a sinister smile.
"Okay, I'll wait for your good news."
The person who spoke did not appear from the beginning to the end. However, the white-haired old man seemed to be very respectful to this person.
"The day the Azure Edge Sword Sect is destroyed will be the day we unify the Azure Cloud County." The white-haired old man said in a low voice.
There were countless counties in the Shengfeng Nation. Each county had its own powerful Sect. The counties in the Shengfeng Nation were generally controlled by Sects.
Under normal circumstances, the Shengfeng Nation would not interfere in the battles between Sects. As long as the Sect did not offend their superiors, the Shengfeng Nation would acquiesce.
Even if they overthrew the previous Sect and unified the Azure Cloud County, the Shengfeng Nation would not say anything.
It had been three days since Fang Chen returned to the Azure Edge Sword Sect. In these three days, Fang Chen had been urging Captain Sha Zhao and the other two to comprehend the formation.
At a certain moment, Fang Chen was communicating with Captain Sha Zhao.
"Master, the formation has been completed. It will definitely be able to trap a martial artist of the Seventh Realm." Captain Sha Zhao said.
When Fang Chen heard this, he nodded in satisfaction and said, "Alright."
Just as Fang Chen finished speaking, the deafening sound of a horn suddenly rang out throughout the Azure Edge Sword Sect.
Following that, someone shouted that there was an enemy attack. Immediately, all the disciples of the Azure Edge Sword Sect prepared for battle.
"They're here."
Fang Chen said in a low voice. His body flashed, and he headed straight for the Azure Edge Sword Sect's mountain gate.
When Fang Chen arrived at the mountain gate, the three Sect Leaders and the other Elders were already there.
"Fang Chen, you're here," Sect Leader Qing Feng said when he saw Fang Chen.
"The enemy is here?" Fang Chen asked.
"Yes. Look at that white-haired old man outside. He's the enemy's Seventh Realm martial artist. Behind him are a bunch of weak martial artists. Our main threat is him," Sect Leader Qing Feng said.
Fang Chen looked in the direction of Sect Master Qing Feng's finger and was shocked to find a white-haired old man standing outside the array with his head held high. His face was filled with a sinister smile.