"The Sect Master is out of seclusion?"
A wave of spiritual energy exploded in the Elder Hall.
In the forest, Qin Shi was shocked.
He never expected that the Sect Master of the Yunding Sect would come out of seclusion at this moment.
To them, this was undoubtedly the worst news.
"Big Brother Stone, what should we do?"
In her fluster, Xu Qiaoer could not help but tighten her grip on Qin Shi's hand as she said timidly.
Qin Shang was even more terrified. His whole body was trembling unsteadily.
As a disciple of the Yunding Sect, he had personally witnessed the might of the Yunding Sect's Sect Master.
It wasn't something that Qin Shi and the rest could look down on. They were like ants before the Sect Master of the Yunding Sect.
Run!
That was the only thought in Qin Shi's mind.
Qin Shi didn't dare to hesitate as he pulled Xu Qiaoer and Qin Shang down the mountain.
However, just as they were about to leave, they saw a vast amount of Spiritual Energy tear through the clouds like a giant awakening beetle. It swept through the Elder's Chamber with a puff of smoke.
The spiritual power in the sky gradually condensed into a huge palm.
The palm contained the universe and grabbed onto the three of them.
"Tsk, tsk. Do you really think that the Yunding Sect is easy to bully while I'm in seclusion?
Do you think that anyone dares to barge in? "
The three of them were trapped by the giant palm, and a Primeval Chaos Origin Force resounded like thunder.
Shortly after, space trembled, and a figure flashed in the air above the Elder Council like a ghost, appearing out of nowhere in front of the three.
This figure was handsome and confident. His appearance was like Pan An's, and he wore a long robe with auspicious clouds.
The entire area was deathly silent at that moment. Within the silent atmosphere, there was a Spiritual Energy that made people tremble in fear.
Qin Shang's body trembled when he saw this person. He instantly gave up on resisting.
He trembled uneasily and his face was filled with shock for a long time before he finally spoke, "Sect Master Lin Yun!"
"This is the Sect Master of the Yunding Sect?"
Qin Shi narrowed his eyes. All the hairs on his body stood up like needles. He felt an unparalleled sense of danger from this person.
Lin Yun was the strongest existence in the Cloud Cauldron Sect. He was a famous figure in the entire ancient city. Perhaps only the Li Fire Sect's Elder, Ling Xiao, could match him.
"What should we do?"
These three words were like a morning bell ringing in Qin Shi's heart. Facing the sect leader of the Cloud Cauldron Sect, he did not have any leeway.
He could only allow himself to be trampled on.
The difference between them was a qualitative one.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Swish! Swish! A few more figures appeared out of nowhere.
This group of people were mostly the elders of the Cloud Cauldron Sect, as well as a few high-level disciples of the Cloud Cauldron Sect, such as the Three Bully Princes, Chu Yuanba.
They gathered together and cupped their fists at Lin Yun, "Congratulations on coming out of seclusion. We're willing to accept the punishment for our failure in protecting the sect."
"Haha, it's not your fault that there's a traitor!"
Lin Yun stood with his hands behind his back and looked at Qin Shang coldly, "Brat, do you know the consequences of betraying the Yunding Sect?"
Clang!
Qin Shang's heart trembled. There was a rule in the Yunding Sect that anyone who betrayed the sect would be executed.
At this moment, Lin Yun could summon clouds with a flip of his hand and rain with a flip of his hand. The spiritual energy around Qin Shang was suddenly compressed and turned into sharp needles that pierced Qin Shang's meridians. An unprecedented pain made Qin Shang kneel on the ground with his hands clasped onto his neck.
"Big Brother Shang!"
Qin Shi panicked and wanted to charge forward.
"Brat, don't be anxious. It'll be your turn soon."
But before Qin Shi could charge forward, a surge of spiritual energy slammed into Qin Shi.
With just one strike, Qin Shi was sent flying and rolled away like a paper kite with a broken string.
"Stone!" Jade in the Book screamed as she burned the book. She was also alarmed.
This was the first time she had panicked ever since she met Qin Shi.
It looked like the Sect Master of the Yunding Sect was a threat that even she couldn't do anything about.
Qin Shi struggled to get up, but he couldn't get on his feet.
His eyes were filled with uneasiness.
"What should I do? What should I do to escape from the Elders and Lin Yun?
I can't die. If I die, Qiao'er and Big Brother Shang will die as well. I can't let this happen. This isn't what I want to see.
How exactly do I escape? "In his terror, Qin Shi felt extremely powerless.
"I just killed Zi Yun and I'm about to escape from the Yunding Sect. What should I do?"
This was the first time he was so close to death.
"Brat, you're the one who killed Zi Yun, right?
I didn't expect you to be so ruthless at such a young age. Killing you today can be considered as getting rid of a future threat for the Lihuo Sect. "
Lin Yun cast a glance at Qin Shi and declared his death, "Yuanba, kill him."
Qin Shi felt powerless when facing Lin Yun.
There was a huge gap between the two of them.
For Qin Shi, this chasm was an existence that could not be crossed, at least for now.
Perhaps he might have a chance to surpass Lin Yun in the future. But if he couldn't escape today, then it would all be nonsense.
"Roger."
Chu Yuanba nodded his head and took a step forward.
His spiritual energy in the pinnacle of the Spirit Sealing Realm crashed down on Qin Shi.
"Am I going to die?" In despair, Qin Shi reluctantly closed his eyes.
Boom!
But right at this moment, a shocking spiritual energy suddenly surged down the mountain.
His spiritual energy swept up the fallen leaves, making whistling sounds. Like a hard copper wall, it directly blocked Chu Yuanba's attack.
After blocking the attack, the spiritual energy was like a ferocious wolf in the night sky as it rammed into Chu Yuanba's body, causing him to take a few steps back. "Who's there?"
"Sneaky bastard! How dare you barge into my Yunding Sect! Come out!"
Chu Yuanba wasn't the only one who was shocked. Lin Yun and the other elders also became solemn.
They could clearly sense that this spiritual energy wasn't any weaker than Lin Yun's.
Lin Yun made a grabbing motion in the air.
The spiritual power of the void flashed under the moonlight, forcibly tearing a crack in the sky.
The rift was torn open, and figures walked out from it. The person in the lead was a middle-aged man with an ordinary appearance, but he was filled with a powerful aura.
Qin Shi recognized most of the people behind him. Lin Yu, Su Ming, Zhou Qin, Mo Chen, Elder Xun, Cui Yunhai, and the other elders of the Lihuo Sect were gathered here.
"Big Brother Stone!"
When Lin Yu, Su Ming, and Zhou Qin saw Qin Shi's miserable state, they rushed up in worry.
Glancing at the Li Fire Sect people, Lin Yun and the Cloud Cauldron Sect people turned serious. Their expressions turned ugly as they said, "Heh heh, Sect Master Ling Xiao, with such a grand display, is the Li Fire Sect planning to mobilize the entire city to be guests of our Cloud Cauldron Sect?"
"Sect Master Lin Yun, you must be joking. I'm only here to bring my disciple back."
Ling Xiao was the Sect Master of the Lihuo Sect.
He said coldly, not buying Lin Yun's words.
"You want to bring him back?
I'm afraid that's not appropriate. Not only did he barge into my Yunding Sect, he even released a criminal of my Yunding Sect and killed many disciples of the Yunding Sect.
If I let you bring him back, I'm afraid that I won't be able to explain myself, "Lin Yun said with displeasure.
Leaves rustled as the two Sect Masters stood in confrontation.
Ling Xiao did not give Lin Yun any chance to continue and said, "Lin Yun, you don't have to beat around the bush. Qin Shi came to the Yunding Sect because he loved his younger sister. That's why he made a mistake, so he can be forgiven.
Furthermore, didn't you guys capture his younger sister first? "
"Ling Xiao!
Don't go overboard! "
The elders of the Yunding Sect grinned.
However, Ling Xiao swept his gaze over the elders and a surge of spiritual energy rose into the sky. He mocked, "Overboard? What a joke.
What's wrong with me coming to save my disciple?
I'm taking Qin Shi today. If the Yunding Sect has any objections, you can try! "
The night sky rippled as the sky surged.
The elders of the Lihuo Sect unleashed their spiritual energy at the same time.
For a time, both sides were ready to jump at each other's throats, and they seemed as if they would raise their sabers at the slightest disagreement.
But right at this moment, Lin Yun suddenly raised his hand and stopped the elders of the Yunding Sect, signaling them not to be rash.
He looked at Ling Xiao with an embarrassed expression and snorted, "It looks like Sect Master Ling Xiao is determined to go against the Yunding Sect today?"
"Lin Yun, you don't have to put such a label on me. Since I dared to bring someone here today, I'm not afraid of fighting."
Ling Xiao's aura did not decrease as he coldly said, "Qin Shi is a Purple ranked disciple of my Li Fire Sect. Even if he were to be punished, it would not be your Cloud Cauldron Sect's turn!"
"Hiss hiss hiss … Purple level?"
The elders, including Lin Yun, were all shocked.
A purple ranked disciple of the Lihuo Sect?
This was something that they did not expect.
"So he's a purple ranked disciple. No wonder Sect Master Ling Xiao is here!"
Lin Yun narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "Haha, forget it. Since Sect Master Ling Xiao is here personally, it would seem like I'm not magnanimous if I don't give him face."
When he finished speaking, he looked at Qin Shi, Qin Shang, and Xu Qiaoer. In the end, he looked at Ling Xiao and smiled, "Ling Xiao, it'll be the triennial Sky Incineration Secret Realm in half a month's time. I believe this brat will be participating, right?"
"Sky Incineration Secret Realm?"
Qin Shi had heard of the Burning Heaven mystic realm before. Back when he was in the Li Fire Sect's library, he had heard Elder Xun mention it when he was exchanging for the Burning Mist Curse remnant scroll. The remnant scroll of the Burning Mist Curse was obtained a hundred years ago during the Tian Fa training. However, he did not know what kind of place it was.
Ling Xiao rolled his eyes and nodded, "Of course!"
"That's good!"
Receiving Ling Xiao's affirmation, a cold light flashed in his eyes. He then laughed, "Brat, I'm looking forward to your performance in the Sky Incineration Secret Realm in half a month's time."
"I'll be waiting for you in the Sky Incineration Secret Realm in half a month's time," Chu Yuanba suddenly stepped forward and looked at Qin Shi coldly.
He had just been beaten back by Ling Xiao and his heart was filled with resentment. He said coldly, "If you dare to come, I'll make sure that you won't be able to return!"
His words were filled with threats.
Waves of spiritual energy closed in on Qin Shi, demonstrating their might.
"Alright, I'll be waiting for you in half a month's time," Qin Shi circulated the remaining spiritual energy in his body to confront Chu Yuanba.
Although he had no idea what the Sky Incineration Secret Realm in half a month's time would be like, he couldn't lose in a battle of aura.
But at this moment, Lin Yu and Su Ming suddenly stepped forward when Qin Shi's spiritual energy was defeated.