Chapter 533: Revised: Chapter 532 The Backer, Gone?
Soon after, everyone saw three figures slowly stepping forward from the back of the crowd.
Anyone who stood in their way seemed to be pushed aside by an invisible force, involuntarily making way.
It was Bai Ziyue, Wang Tuijian, and Xu Jing.
"Senior..."
Upon seeing Bai Ziyue, Qiu Yuepiao’s face immediately showed a look of surprise. But soon after, she felt a bit nervous and cautiously glanced at Sunx Jing.
"Didn’t I give you a communication talisman? Why didn’t you tell me when something happened?"
Bai Ziyue noticed her small gesture and frowned slightly.
"The opponent’s background is extraordinary, being a prominent Immortal Cultivation Clan in Cloud-piercing City. The clan is backed by a six-star Divine Realm powerhouse; they’re not someone we can afford to provoke. I was afraid..."
Qiu Yuepiao’s voice became somewhat weak.
"You must be the person behind Kunlun Pavilion, right? Great timing, I demand that you move out by the end of today.
Moreover, your people just spoke disrespectfully to me and even insulted the reputation of the Gou Family and the Sunx Family, causing unpredictable consequences.
Today, I insist that you publicly kneel and apologize to me here. Otherwise, I’ll make sure your Kunlun Pavilion can’t take a single step in all of Cloud-piercing City."
Sunx Mei sized up Bai Ziyue and Wang Tuijian standing behind him. Noticing that the aura of both was not apparent and, though their robes were of good quality, there were many more radiant Immortal Cultivators than the two of them, combined with that timid expression when Qiu Yuepiao had cautiously looked at her earlier, she felt reassured and a hint of contempt flashed in her eyes as she sneered and said.
*Bai Ziyue was already somewhat angry because his people had been bullied. Upon hearing Sunx Mei’s words, he was both angry and amused.*
His eyes were cold, but his voice was very calm as he said, "Yuepiao, today I’ll show you my power. It will make you less worried for me, and prevent such a big joke from being made out of something that could be easily resolved."
As he spoke, he directed his gaze at Wang Tuijian and said, "Next, I’ll leave it to you, Senior Brother Tuijian.
I don’t care what her identity is or what family she’s from. By the end of today, I want her entire family influence to disappear completely from Cloud-piercing City, and her support thoroughly eliminated."
*This time he decided to make an example of them.*
"No problem. Daring to provoke Elder Bai, even the Dao Ancestor couldn’t save them, I say!"
Wang Tuijian respectfully responded, then looked coldly at Sunx Mei, flipping his hand to reveal a communication talisman.
"Hahaha... Who are you trying to scare?
Eradicate my family’s influence in one day? Come on, come on... I’d like to see who has such capability? Hahaha... This is really killing me with laughter."
Sunx Mei laughed uproariously, looking at Bai Ziyue and Wang Tuijian with a mocking expression, as if she was watching two fools.
Even Uncle Gou beside her showed a look of disdain in his eyes.
As a member of the Gou Family, he was very aware of their strength, a top-tier secondary Immortal Cultivation Clan. The Patriarch was a four-star Divine Realm powerhouse, and there were five or six other Divine Realm powerhouses. In Cloud-piercing City, they were considered substantial. Furthermore, their Patriarch’s connections were extensive, including friends with five, six, and even seven-star powerhouses.
Not to mention, the Sunx Family was even stronger than their Gou Family, a first-rate Immortal Cultivation Clan; even the Golden Core Realm City Lord valued them highly. In his view, unless a Golden Core Realm powerhouse like the City Lord intervened, or a Nine-star Divine Realm powerhouse from the Four Great Immortal Sects stepped in, no one would dare make such bold claims.
The presence of these two was very reserved, indeed difficult to ascertain their true Immortal Technique Realm, but at most, they would be at the Divine Realm level. Could such beings provoke involvement from that level of powerhouse?
*Is this a joke?*
Beside them, a strange expression couldn’t help but appear on Zhang Yaqiong’s face as well.
Originally, seeing Bai Ziyue and Wang Tuijian being so composed, with looks of calmness, he thought they surely had some significant backing. Who knew they would make such grandiose boasts?
Eliminate the Gou Family and the Sunx Family in one day? How is that possible?
Coming from a top-tier secondary Immortal Cultivation Clan himself, he understood the terrifying extent of resources such a clan could control.
The connections were extremely complex as well.
Almost every Immortal Cultivation Clan had members joined in various Immortal Technique Sects within the Cloud-piercing Mountain Range, including disciples of the Four Great Immortal Sects. Anyone who wished to act against them would have to pay a terrible price and also consider whether they could withstand possible reprisals from disciples of the various Immortal Sects.
"Elder Bai, I have already sent out the notification. Master Fushui, upon hearing it’s your matter, has volunteered to intervene. I believe we will receive news soon."
Wang Tuijian came over at this moment, smiling as he spoke.
As the chosen successor for the Qingxu Sect’s next Sect Leader, and now a Golden Core Realm True Monarch, he naturally could command the cultivators from the Foreign Affairs Hall to take action.
However, when he heard from the other end of the Communication Talisman that even Master Fushui held Bai Ziyue in high regard, he was somewhat surprised and couldn’t help but respect Bai Ziyue even more.
Despite being of a slightly lower seniority, Master Fushui had risen to fame within the sect over the recent decades, having already reached the peak of the Divine Realm and also had prospects of becoming a Golden Core Realm True Monarch. He was highly valued by True Monarch Lingjiu, the Foreign Affairs Hall Master.
"Oh? I didn’t expect even Master Fushui to come to Cloud-piercing City."
Bai Ziyue raised an eyebrow in surprise and remarked.
Upon hearing this, Sunx Mei let out a dismissive snort.
She crossed her arms, not feeling anxious at all, and waited quietly. She was curious to see how this person, who boasted so much, would end up.
The scene likely would be immensely spectacular.
Wang Tuijian was even less anxious. Given the power of the Qingxu Sect, dealing with two first or second-rate Immortal Cultivation Clans within Cloud-piercing City was incredibly easy. Even the City Lord of Cloud-piercing City wouldn’t dare to obstruct them lightly if he knew the ones taking action were Qingxu Sect disciples.
Bai Ziyue was also in no hurry. What he had spoken today would certainly come to fruition. If Master Fushui and the others couldn’t accomplish it, he would personally take action. Given his strength, even a typical Golden Core Realm Master would find it hard to stop him.
On the other hand, Zhang Yaqiong and Steward Li seemed somewhat uneasy in the tranquil environment, pacing around nervously.
Those observing from the sidelines were even more perplexed. Some drifted away in small groups, but a few stayed, watching the development of events quietly.
To them, this drama appeared exceptionally captivating.
The continuous calm expressions of Bai Ziyue and Wang Tuijian inexplicably raised a sense of anticipation in their hearts. *Could it be true? Could he truly have the power to wipe out two major Immortal Cultivation Clans within a day?*
Once again glancing at Bai Ziyue and Wang Tuijian, Zhang Yaqiong felt a mix of doubt and intrigue. Particularly the ’Senior Brother Tuijian’ mentioned by Bai Ziyue earlier, which made her feel inexplicably familiar, as if she’d heard it somewhere before.
"Senior Brother Tuijian..."
Zhang Yaqiong muttered, suddenly widening her eyes in realization, raising her hand abruptly to point at the ordinary-looking middle-aged cultivator.
"Wang Tuijian? The principal True Disciple of the Qingxu Sect’s Sect Leader, the poised Senior Brother Wang Tuijian? The chosen successor for Qingxu Sect’s next Sect Leader, the newly-minted Golden Core Realm True Monarch? True Monarch Tuijian?"
Zhang Yaqiong was somewhat dumbfounded, recalling her father’s deliberate warning a few days ago not to provoke such a being. If the middle-aged cultivator before her was truly the legendary True Monarch Tuijian, then...
Unconsciously, Zhang Yaqiong glanced at Sunx Mei once more, her eyes filled with deep pity.
This foolish woman was unaware of the immense trouble she’d caused for her family.
If it were someone else, she might doubt whether the person could accomplish the task of destroying two robust Immortal Cultivation Clans within a day.
But if the order was given by True Monarch Tuijian, the chosen successor for the Qingxu Sect’s next Sect Leader, she would believe it without hesitation. This time, the Gou Family and the Sunx Family were doomed without a doubt.
In less than the time of half an incense stick, Sunx Mei’s Communication Talisman was activated again.
She connected it effortlessly, not having a chance to speak before an exasperated voice resounded from the other side.
"Sunx Mei, tell me, who the hell did you offend? Huh? My entire Gou Family estate and many businesses have been destroyed, the old mansion turned into ruins, and my father was severely injured... We’re finished, utterly finished, who the hell did you offend?"
"Impossible..."
Sunx Mei’s face changed color as she couldn’t help but glance at the two individuals whose expressions remained calm.
"Impossible? Do you know who did all this? Qingxu Sect, the Qingxu Sect of the Cloud-piercing Mountain Range, one of the Four Great Immortal Sects. The actions were taken by Master Fushui, the top-tier Divine Realm powerhouse of the current age, along with seven or eight middle to late Divine Realm powerhouses, and dozens of Enlightenment Realm cultivators... Ten breaths, just ten breaths of time, and everything of the Gou Family is gone."
"Sunx Mei, I don’t know which formidable figure you angered, but I know this: you’re done, not just you, we’re done too, the Sunx Family is done, everyone is done, no one can save us..."
A barrage of roars left Sunx Mei stunned, not even aware of when Gou Chunguang ended the communication.
Just as she was about to compose her thoughts and understand the truth of the matter, her Communication Talisman lit up again, this time from her own father, Sunx Family Patriarch, Sunx Hai.
"Accursed one, you accursed child, what have you done? Whom have you offended? My Sunx Family is finished, our family’s thousand seven hundred years of legacy, done. My Immortal Technique power, gone... Quickly, go plead with that formidable figure, ask if they will spare us a way out, hurry... or I’ll personally strangle you..."
After the communication was severed, Sunx Mei’s face turned pale, struggling to believe her ears.
Her backers, the Gou Family and the Sunx Family, were gone? All because of a single word from this person in front of her, and within the span of just half an incense stick’s time, they were gone?