Chapter 24

“Liu Jinshui, Minister Li.”

Feng Wuxie’s face turned completely grim, as numerous disciples from various sects began to gather around to watch the excitement.

“Those over there, stop your yapping. We’ve all been invited here by the State Preceptors of Zhenyuan Country. Here, the title of State Preceptor isn’t worth much.”

Some disciples burst into laughter, seemingly finding the situation rather amusing.

“Heh, looks like we have a bunch of country bumpkins who’ve never seen the world.”

“It’ll be good to give them a lesson!”

Feng Wuxie was so choked up that he couldn’t speak, and his attendant snickered coldly before turning to leave.

“Isn’t that who I think it is? I crippled one of your hands last time; have you reattached it yet?”

“Since when do trash like you get to be so loud during Immortal Feather Sect’s discussions?”

Yang Chen couldn’t stand it any longer and pointed at a disciple who was jumping around with great enthusiasm.

Though the Immortal Feather Sect was small, many of its disciples traveled abroad. Misty Peak, while stirring trouble outside, had not used the name of Immortal Feather Sect, so those hiding among the disciples were not recognized.

As soon as Yang Chen spoke, the surrounding disciples took notice, and many recognized several familiar faces.

“It’s you! So you belong to that sect!”

The disciple pointed out was both shocked and infuriated. Two years ago, when he was bullying men and dominating women outside, it was Yang Chen who had broken his arm.

“Look over there, those guys! The treasure we fought over last time, it was they who set up the trap and killed their opponents!”

“That’s them, I’d recognize that fatass even if he turned to ash!”

“Damn it, so these people were disciples of a small sect. I thought I had encountered someone from a prestigious one back then!”

“Fate really does make enemies meet. With no powerful backing, I want to see what you’ll use to fight me this time!”

The atmosphere at the scene immediately became tense, with many sect disciples standing up, eager to find fault with the people from Misty Peak.

They had forgotten, though, that although everyone had seniors accompanying them, the seniors had all gone to attend the meeting, leaving behind only the younger generation of disciples.

“You want to fight me?”

Su Yunbing raised her eyebrows slightly, with waves of Spiritual Energy surging around her; she looked at everyone with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile.

Feeling the terrifying Spiritual Energy emanating from Su Yunbing, the faces of the surrounding disciples turned pale. The highest cultivation level among them was barely at the Golden Core Stage, which was far inferior to the freaks of Misty Peak.

Such presence was comparable to that of elders from some medium-sized forces.

Many disciples from the larger forces took another look at the disciples from the small sect—with such robust foundations and profound cultivation levels, they were truly remarkable.

“Fellow disciples, we’ve come to help Zhenyuan Country through its difficulties. We should save our strength to fight the Demonic Beasts.”

“Grant me, Zhang Rui, this favor, and everyone take a step back to let bygones be bygones, shall we?”

From the crowd, a man in a white robe stood up and spoke, his Spiritual Energy bursting with vigor, forcibly pushing back Su Yunbing’s aura.

He was a True Disciple of the Tianwu Sect, with a Half-Step Nascent Soul cultivation level, quite outstanding among the younger generation.

Now that someone from the Tianwu Sect had spoken, the surrounding disciples fell silent; they had to give that face.

“Since we are putting past grievances behind us, has the attendant not yet hurried to add the name of the Immortal Feather Sect?”

“You won’t give face even to Zhang Rui, a True Disciple of the Tianwu Sect?”

Another man in a black robe spoke with a hint of sarcasm. He was a True Disciple of the Holy Demon Sect, and he was the only one in the room bold enough to pick up Tianwu Sect’s provocations.

The Holy Demon Sect and Tianwu Sect were constantly engaged in clandestine skirmishes, and whenever there was a chance to make Tianwu Sect suffer, the Holy Demon Sect spared no effort.

“Come here.”

Yang Chen called out the attendant by name, who had just left, demanding his return with an extremely arrogant demeanor.

“If it were like this earlier, how good that would have been. In this world, strength is everything. Your Zhenyuan Country doesn’t even have a Transcendence Tribulation powerhouse, and I don’t know what there is to be so arrogant about!” Liu Jinshui also cursed and swore.

In his view, although there were many Golden Core Stage cultivators in Zhenyuan Country, their actual strength was rather mediocre, most of them at the early stages of Golden Core. There were probably only a few high-level cultivators, good enough to bluff others, but against those who knew their business, they were just so-so.

As for the Nascent Soul Stage, well, those were treasures who would not come out lightly.

With these words, the complexion of Zhenyuan Country’s attendant changed.

Even Zhang Rui was somewhat surprised; he hadn’t expected the Immortal Feather Sect to be so disrespectful, utterly lacking the awareness of a minor sect.

The man in the black robe, on the other hand, laughed heartily, clearly appreciating the attitude of the Misty Peak people.

“Well said. I’ve long been discontent with Zhenyuan Country’s attitude, and only certain hypocrites would associate with them.”

Li Xiaobai was terrified; it seemed everyone present came from major sects and mid-level powers, and his fellow disciples had managed to offend them all. And by the sounds of it, they had made some serious enemies. He worried that upon entering the Divine Beast Mountain Range, he might be ambushed.

It seemed he couldn’t act with his senior brethren anymore. If he was discovered, it would be easy to become a target.

The attendant returned, reluctantly pouring water and serving tea. Feng Wuxie appeared indifferent; no matter what, it was a victory in terms of face.

However, he had really not expected that Misty Peak would offend so many sect disciples. It seemed that the Immortal Feather Sect would have to clearly distance itself from them to avoid being encircled and attacked.

Meanwhile, the elders and seniors from the various sects had also returned.

Elder Sun seemed a bit anxious, clearly aware of some secret information.

Gathering all the disciples in a corner, he instructed with a serious expression: “Listen well, this incident is of great importance. There may be significant events unfolding within the Divine Beast Mountain Range.”

“As an elder of a sect, I have been summoned to offer support on another front and must separate from you. Once you enter the mountain range, stick to the periphery and hunt demonic beasts only. Do not venture deeper, as that is not a place for you to meddle.”

“Don’t go off alone; try to move in groups. Also, be cautious of Tianwu Sect’s people; do not heed their commands. That’s all I have to say; do not overreach.”

Elder Sun advised, particularly looking at the disciples of Misty Peak as he spoke. The communication between the bigwigs during the meeting had frightened him; he had not expected that the cause of the beast rampage was such a coveted treasure.

This was a struggle among Nascent Soul powerhouses, where their smaller powers were nothing but cannon fodder. To intervene was tantamout to a death sentence.

“May I ask, Elder, what exactly is in the Divine Beast Mountain Range?”

Feng Wuxie inquired; this was the question of utmost concern to everyone.

“Don’t ask what you shouldn’t. Sometimes, knowing too much isn’t good for you. Just hunt the demonic beasts around the periphery honestly and collect some demonic beast materials. That’s enough,” Elder Sun responded cryptically, no longer addressing the disciples’ questions.

Li Xiaobai pondered to himself that whatever treasure lay within the mountain range must be extremely valuable, or else the bigwigs wouldn’t be vying for it.

For now, he only possessed the defensive power of Copper Skin, Iron Bone, but perhaps once he advanced to the next stage, he could venture into the interior to see exactly which treasure was causing the beast frenzy.

Besides, there were a few life-saving Divine Artifacts in the store, so safety shouldn’t be a problem.

The elders and seniors of each family were talking with their disciples about the situation; evidently, the elders all had their own plans and intended to act alone.

Soon, a crane-haired, youthful-faced elder stepped forward: “Ladies and gentlemen, I shall lead this mission. Let us set off for the Divine Beast Mountain Range immediately!”