Chapter 207: Defeat

Chapter 207: Defeat

The bright light passed. Weiheng Wu stood above, still expressionless, palm outstretched. Sect Master Mus sword stabbed through his chest and out the other side. Brilliant prismatic light wavered all around the two of them.

Master! Hui screamed, afraid. I can play dead, I can fake other peoples deaths, but Master

Sect Master Mus sword shattered. The prismatic light fell apart. Sect Master Mu fell back, shuddering under the force of Weiheng Wus Lightning Palm. His brows furrowed. He stared at Weiheng Wu, dumbfounded. You fifth realm, how

Hui breathed out. Masters at the sixth realm! Thats what you get for underestimating him!

Actually wait. Is Sect Master Mu only at the sixth realm himself? Hes a Sect Master. He might very well be at the seventh realm. Even if hes at the sixth realm the way Master dominated him so one-sidedly, it felt like Master was at least at his realm, if not a realm higher!

He squinted at Weiheng Wu, slightly concerned. Master, dont tell me did you ascend to a higher realm again? Are you seventh realm, now?

Give up. You cannot overcome the gap between us. Not now, nor ever, Weiheng Wu intoned, folding his hands behind him.Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m

You Sect Master Mus eyes flashed suddenly. He slapped his chest, caving it in, and spat up a mouthful of blood. He staggered backward, almost flying out of the air.

Down on the ground, all the disciples gaped up at Sect Master Mu. Hui stared, completely lost. Why would he do that? Attacking himself, its almost as if hes trying to play dead!

Hmm actually, attacking myself to fake death might not be a bad idea, in the right circumstances

Weiheng Wu frowned. He lifted his head and stared to the horizon, and light suddenly glimmered in his eyes. He glanced at Hui, far below, and his voice sounded in Huis head. Hide whatever demonic arts you wish to keep.

Hui blinked. Master?

Weiheng Wu turned away, and no more words sounded in his head.

Hui licked his lips. I dont know why Master said that, butbut I cant afford to ignore it! He reached out to Jin Xian and summoned her back, hiding her in his storage ring. He checked quickly on the lotus seed, then put a cursory seal on it to ensure it didnt come to life suddenly. He cinched the bag of holding shut at his waist and spun a strand of life qi around it to hide its death aura, then paused, thinking. Thats everything, I think the ghoul skin is in my storage ring, Ive hidden all the refined corpses, er He glanced at Gu Tian. I cant put a live human in my storage ring.

Gu Tian, if you have any demonic items on you, hide them now! he snapped.

Gu Tian jumped. Reaching all over his body, he moved items into his bag of holding, including his flute. At last, he nodded at Hui.

No isnt that somewhat reasonable? If the Sect Masters are at sixth or seventh realm, maybe eighth at the highest if Master cultivates another few realms, hell be the strongest existence around, strong enough to wipe out an entire sect on his own! Of course the other sects would act against him. Hes pressuring them just by existing.

In addition, it seems as if, maybe, Mysterious Heavenly Forest Sect almost recruited Master! If I were Sect Master Mu, Id be frustrated, too.

And of course, cultivation resources are all-important. Limited resources naturally lead to conflict.

Hui glanced at Gui Delun. This exorcism sect that Gui Delun is a disciple of Sect Master Mu turned to them for help. Are they, then, the most powerful sect in the area? They must arbitrate disputes and control resources like lands and precious materials that the sects cannot claim for themselves. Then when it comes down to it, theyre the only ones whose opinion matters!

Gui Delun frowned. He gazed around the sect. Although he didnt move from his spot, his eyes swept over everything, piercing through to the heart of the matter. Hui stared at Erlan, clenching his hands into fists. Come on. See him, already!

Just as Gui Deluns eyes swept over Erlan, Erlan suddenly vanished, as though hed never been.

Why would one sect attack three? Gui Delun mused quietly, putting a hand on his chin.

Jealousy, Weiheng Wu replied.

Gui Delun flashed a look at Weiheng Wu, as if disgusted that someone so far below him would dare speak.

Honorable Gui Delun, these paltry excuses do you really think so little of our Mysterious Heavenly Forest Sect? Would we attack three sects from jealousy? Or could it be are you jealous of my sect? Sect Master Mu scowled ferociously at Weiheng Wu.

Hui pressed his lips together, suddenly nervous. Erlan escaped before Gui Delun saw him. He thinks hes better than Master, but well, Masters never bowed his head to anyone. Actually, this might be the first time Masters encountered someone who doesnt treat him with courtesy!

On the other hand, Sect Master Mu is treating Gui Delun with the respect he thinks he deserves! Ah, dammit. Were ruined. If we rely on Master, were ruined!

The other representatives stepped up. The Azure Fang representative scoffed, tossing her hair, and glared at him. Gui Delun, you believe that liar over the voices of three sects?

This dear customerer, Honorable Gui Delun, you honestly think our small retinues would strike the heart of Mysterious Heavenly Forest Sect? the Silk Heart representative in silver said, clasping his hands and giving Gui Delun an ingratiating look.

How ridiculous. You may look down on our sects, but this is a step too far! Lan Taijian snapped, lips twisted in disgust.

Gui Delun frowned. He gazed down on them, lashes half-lowered. Distaste wrinkled his brows. Quietly, he murmured, These small sects and their petty in-fighting

Hui grit his teeth. You dammit! Argh! I have no choice! He stepped forward. Honorable Gui Delun! This small disciple has proof!