800 Grudge

A faint evil aura spread across the spacious rocky terrain. At this moment, itseemed as though the air itself had solidified…

This spot was not far from the teleportation formation to leave Unique DevilRegion. Therefore, it could be considered to be near the end of the Great SectCompetition. However, many people knew that the real show had just begun.

Competition was present amongst the eight super sects of Eastern Xuan Region.All of them considered each other as opponents. However, they usually exercisedsome restraint. The only exception was Yuan Gate and Dao Sect.

As the strongest super sect in Eastern Xuan Region, the actions of Yuan Gatewere naturally a little overbearing. This caused the remaining super sects tofeel some dissatisfaction. However, there was nothing they could do. After all,Yuan Gate was simply too powerful and its three sect masters were all renownedindividuals in Eastern Xuan Region.

Although Dao Sect was a little inferior to Yuan Gate, they were still one ofthe eight super sects, and their foundations were naturally not weak. There hadalways been a grudge between these two parties. However, the real reason thisgrudge had grown to such an extent was because of a monstrous genius known asZhou Tong, that Dao Sect produced a hundred years ago.

Outsiders did not really know much about what had happened back then. All theyknew, was that ever since Dao Sect produced that individual called Zhou Tong,all the prestige of the younger generation from that time seemed to haveaccumulated on him. So much so that even Yuan Gate’s three little kings fromthat time were all defeated by Zhou Tong, and the Yuan Gate disciples werecompletely dispirited during that Great Sect Competition. Amongst those threelittle kings, one had been killed, one injured and the last was sent fleeing…

That particular Great Sect Competition was likely the one time where the DaoSect disciples felt the proudest. Although they had paid a significant price,it was not worth mentioning when compared to the losses suffered by Yuan Gate.

Something else seemed to have occurred after the competition. Suddenly, ashocking news spread. The Dao Sect disciple, Zhou Tong, had charged into YuanGate alone, killed three great elders of Yuan Gate and turned the place upsidedown. Finally, he directly forced a Yuan Gate sect master to put aside hispride and take action. Only then was Zhou Tong killed.

This matter had undoubtedly stirred an earth-shattering commotion in EasternXuan Region at that time. Everyone was stunned by Zhou Tong’s boldness andferocity. Just how strong must one be in order to do something as earthshakingas charging into the Yuan Gate headquarters alone?

Zhou Tong’s death had also stirred the fury of Dao Sect. At that time, ZhouTong undoubtedly possessed an extremely respected position in the hearts of theDao Sect disciples. Hence, when news that he was killed by a Yuan Gate sectmaster reached Dao Sect, the Dao Sect disciples were completely furious. Criesof revenge rose within the sect. At that time, Yuan Gate and Dao Sect were atthe brink of a war.

Everyone were clearly aware of just how tragic it would be when two supersects waged a war…

However, the war ultimately did not erupt. Under the suppression of Dao Sectmaster Ying Xuanzi and some of the upper echelons, this matter ultimately dieddown.

However, bone deep hatred would not diminish with the flow of time. Instead,it would only burrow deeper into one’s heart. Hence, a war between Yuan Gateand Dao Sect might not have occurred, but the relationship between both partieswas quite terrible. This had resulted in both parties being unable to be atpeace each time they met in subsequent Great Sect Competitions. An example wasthe last Great Sect Competition. The Yuan Gate disciples still attacked despiteDao Sect admitting defeat. They surrounded and killed the great senior sisterof Sky Hall back then, Wang Yan’s blood sister.

These grudges and enmity accumulated again and again, until now…

Many people in the sky and on the mountains did not belong to Yuan Gate or DaoSect. They watched the familiar face off in the distant rocky terrain, as allof them sighed quietly. It seemed like this Great Sect Competition was destinednot to be a peaceful one. However, they wondered if Dao Sect would become asmiserable as they had been in the past…

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The Dao Sect disciples stared at the Yuan Gate disciples in an unfriendlymanner, while everyone else looked on. Those eyes of the Dao Sect disciplescontained a rich hatred.

Ying Xiaoxiao’s face was frosty as she watched the situation in front of herand clenched her hand tightly. She was aware that the so-called peacefulpassing was no longer possible. A great battle between both parties wasinevitable.

“Yuan Cang, it is merely a Great Sect Competition. There is no need to dothings in such a manner, right?” Chen Gui frowned. He looked at Yuan Cang inthe distant sky and spoke in a deep voice.

“Haha, I did not wish for things to develop to this extent as well. However, Icannot stop the repeated provocations of some individuals. If I do not useresort to such means, others might think that our Yuan Gate is easily bullied.”Yuan Cang softly chuckled.

“However, since you, Chen Gui, has spoken, I must give you some face. As longas they are willing to surrender Lin Dong and let us punish him, we will notattack them. What do you say?”

“In your dreams!” Ying Huanhuan’s pretty face was immediately covered in frostas she cried out coldly.

“Senior brother Chen Gui, why bother wasting words with him? Hand over brotherLin Dong? I might as well hand you over!” Qingtan rolled her eyes at Chen Guiand said.

Chen Gui helplessly let out a bitter laugh. “I am not the one who asked tohand over brother Lin Dong.”

His gaze once again looked towards Yuan Cang after his words sounded. Hespread his hands and said, “Looks like there is nothing to discuss then.”

“Humph, you truly do not know how to appreciate kindness. Ying Xiaoxiao, youshould be aware of the hefty price your Dao Sect will have to pay in an all-outbattle. Are you certain that you are willing to do this for Lin Dong?” Lei Qianlaughed coldly.

“Who do you think you are? You want my Dao Sect to pay a hefty price? I don’tbelieve that your side will end up any better!” Wang Yan’s eyes turned dark andchilly as he cried out.

“Even a defeated foe dares to act so arrogant. It looks like your lucky escapelast time has caused your confidence to soar significantly, huh?” Lei Qianstared at Wang Yan and laughed ferociously.

“You can come and try me!” Wang Yan’s face was filled with ferocity. MajesticYuan Power spread from his body. His strength was actually far stronger than anordinary expert at the peak of the nine Yuan Nirvana stage. There seemed to besome vague traces of life Qi mixed within it.

Over this period of time, Wang Yan and Ying Xiaoxiao had refined the ‘ProfoundLife Pill’, and a faint life Qi was born within their bodies. This enabled themto touch the door to the Profound Life stage. They were much stronger thanbefore.

“You have actually improved a little. However, with just this faint bit oflife Qi, you still do not possess the qualification to act so arrogantly beforeme!” Lei Qian had clearly also sensed that Wang Yan had become much stronger.However, he still laughed coldly and ridiculed.

“What do you say now?”

The foldable fan in little Spirit King Ling Zhen’s hand fanned gently. Thecorners of his mouth formed an icy smile as he watched the Dao Sect disciples.After which, he looked towards Yuan Cang and inquired.

“What do I say? Since they refuse to hand that person over, they should notblame us for being merciless.” Yuan Cang replied faintly. There was a richmurderous intent surging in his eyes as he spoke. They had suffered multiplelosses at Lin Dong’s hands during this Great Sect Competition. Even the PureYuan treasure that they had originally obtained in the Burning Sky AncientStash was lost because of Lin Dong’s interference. If it was not because theywere quick to flee, it was likely that they would have been killed by the redrobed person.

Such a loss was clearly difficult for the extremely proud Yuan Cang to endure.Moreover, the Dao Sect disciples had always been beaten until they no longerhad spirit by Yuan Gate during the past Great Sect Competitions. If anyaccident occurred this time, it was likely that even their reputation amongstthe Yuan Gate disciples would be damaged.

“In that case… let’s do it.”

The icy smile on Ling Zhen’s mouth became even wider when he heard this. Hewas already anxiously waiting to see the panic and hopeless expressions onthese Dao Sect disciples.

Yuan Cang smiled indifferently. After which, the three of them slowly steppedforward as majestic Yuan Power surged out. In an instant, it appeared as thoughall the Yuan Power in the area had vaguely started to boil.

The surrounding onlookers felt their hearts pound a little harder when theywatched this scene. They knew that Yuan Gate was about to attack.

“Huff.”

Chen Gui let out a deep breath. After which, he stared at Yuan Cang and took astep forward, “I will stop Yuan Cang.”

“Thank you brother Chen Gui.” Ying Xiaoxiao felt some gratitude when she heardthis. Lin Dong was currently not around. All they could do was rely on Chen Guito stop Yuan Cang.

“News of the situation here has already spread throughout the entire UniqueDevil Region. Lin Dong should have received it. As long as we hold on, he willbe able to hurry here.”

Chen Gui hesitated for a moment but still ended up nodding. He had seen LinDong’s battle with Lei Qian. The former was indeed quite powerful. However,there was still quite a big gap when compared to Yuan Cang. Hence, he did notreally understand the confidence underlying Ying Xiaoxiao’s group.Nevertheless, he did not say anything more despite his incomprehension.

“I will deal with Lei Qian.” Wang Yan held a heavy black sword in his hand andgrunted.

Ying Xiaoxiao nodded. After which, she raised her head. Her eyes containedsome chilliness as they locked onto the little Spirit King Ling Zhen. She said,“Leave Ling Zhen to me.”

“Huanhuan, Qing Ye, the two of you will lead the other Dao Sect disciples andstop the remaining Yuan Gate disciples!”

Ying Huanhuan and Qing Ye nodded heavily. The former extended her jadelikehand as the crimson Heavenly Phoenix Zither appeared with a flash.

“My fellow disciples…”

Ying Xiaoxiao slowly inhaled a breath of air that seemed to have become icycold because of the tense atmosphere. Her eyes rotated and swept over all theDao Sect disciples’ faces.

“Please strengthen our Dao Sect!”

Wild excitement surged into the eyes of all the Dao Sect disciples at thismoment. At the same time, an unusually deep roar resounded in an orderlyfashion.

“Strengthen our Dao Sect!”