Chapter 322: The Saint Sect is Still the Saint Sect

[Mystic Spirit World Realm], inside the [Lingxiao Hall].

The man in luxurious robes had a slight change in expression. He immediately issued an order to strike the Great Bell. Before long, streaks of escaping light arrived at the [Lingxiao Hall] one after another.

These were the high-ranking officials of the Heavenly Court.

All of them were Earth Immortals, numbering a full nine at this moment. Their auras were at their peak; if placed in Jiangnan or Jiangbei, they would be Late Stage Foundation Establishment Great Perfected Ones!

“Greetings, Heaven Official.”

The nine Earth Immortals bowed in unison. In the entire Heavenly Court, only the [Three Immortal Officials] were at the Heaven Immortal cultivation level. Currently, only the Heaven Official had returned to his position, while the other two positions were still vacant.

“The [Shen Metal] has changed owners.”

The man in luxurious robes didn’t drag things out and said directly: “The subordinate we developed, Qi He, has likely been exposed. The original plan needs to be changed.”

As soon as these words came out, the Earth Immortals were instantly shocked: “Heaven Official…”

“No need to say more.” The man in luxurious robes waved his hand, appearing very determined: “My mind is made up. If we delay any longer, I’m afraid the other side will attack us!”

The cultivators of the [Mystic Spirit World Realm] were by no means stupid.

Especially proficient in the methods of crossing realms, they actually had very rich experience in invading other [World Realms]. They knew very well what could be done and what couldn’t.

Therefore, long ago, the [Mystic Spirit World Realm] had discovered the existence of the Ten-Thousand-Man Pit. However, they didn’t make a big fuss but silently infiltrated to develop subordinates and probe for intelligence on Jiangnan and Jiangbei. The result was that they were startled upon investigation. What kind of hellish place were Jiangnan and Jiangbei?

A full thirty [Dao Fruits]!?

Just this single piece of news made the [Mystic Spirit World Realm] completely abandon the idea of invasion. The plan changed to plunder, emphasizing grabbing and running.

And the [Shen Metal] was one of the resources they valued most.

“Act in advance. I will personally lead the team.”

“Kill Yu Shao, seize the [Shen Metal]!”

The man in luxurious robes said in a deep voice: “Don’t worry. I have already asked for instructions from the Supreme. The Supreme will personally act to cover for us to prevent accidents.”

Hearing this, the Earth Immortals could only withdraw helplessly.

Heaven Official… is too hasty!

It’s not surprising though. Yu Shao’s betrayal has too great an impact. If the other side also has a Supreme, they can completely follow the clues and use him to find our location…

On the contrary, regarding the [Shen Metal]… the Heaven Official is paying a bit too much attention.

Could the rumors be true? The Supreme ascended to the throne in a hurry, and his realm is actually unstable. He needs Qi from outside the heavens to supplement the Heavenly Court to sit firmly on the Supreme’s seat?

Shh… be careful with your words!

Despite having many doubts in their hearts, the group of Earth Immortals dared not neglect their duties and immediately began to prepare.

Lu Yang, naturally, knew nothing about the changes in the [Mystic Spirit World Realm].

At this moment, he was inside a large hall deep in the Ten-Thousand-Man Pit. After all, the battle with Perfected One Qi He was an unexpected situation, so it naturally couldn’t be hidden.

However, what surprised him somewhat was that the person responsible for overseeing the Ten-Thousand-Man Pit on the Saint Sect’s side was actually an acquaintance. They had met once overseas in his previous life. His name was Jun Tong, a Great Perfected One under Perfected Lord Iridescent Brocade. Given time, he also had hope of reaching Foundation Establishment Perfection.

“You are Yuan Tu?”

On the head seat of the hall, Perfected One Jun Tong looked indifferent, smiling yet not smiling: “Although Chong Guang mentioned you to me, he didn’t tell me you were so bold.”

“Fighting a Saint Sect Perfected One in the Ten-Thousand-Man Pit?”

“What Saint Sect Perfected One? This person has long colluded with the [Mystic Spirit World Realm].”

Lu Yang smiled calmly and directly threw the dying Perfected One Qi He onto the ground. Immediately after, he took out the intelligence Chen Xin’an had squeezed out of him.

Perfected One Jun Tong didn’t care at first, until he saw the intelligence in Lu Yang’s hand and the weird appearance of Perfected One Qi He, looking old yet enchanting.

“…Hoh!”

As a Saint Sect Perfected One, and a Great Perfected One at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, Jun Tong’s experience was very rich. He saw at a glance that Perfected One Qi He had been hit by the [Celestial Mother Transformation Mystic Light]. With a little association, he immediately guessed how Lu Yang obtained this intelligence from the other party.

Instantly, his expression became much more solemn.

What a ruthless person!

Ruthless to others, and even more ruthless to himself. Such a Saint Sect Perfected One was not easy to deal with, not to mention that according to Chong Guang, this person’s background was not small either.

Suspected to have a Perfected Lord behind him too?

Thinking of this, Perfected One Jun Tong glanced at the intelligence in his hand again, put it away without changing his expression, and looked at Lu Yang: “Fellow Daoist has made a significant contribution this time.”

“Why not stay in the Ten-Thousand-Man Pit and let me fulfill the duties of a host?”

“No need.”

Lu Yang shook his head: “I am still undercover in the Sword Pavilion now. My identity shouldn’t be exposed. Although this is not my main body, the risk of staying is still too great.”

“Then forget it.”

Perfected One Jun Tong went with the flow and didn’t detain him, watching Lu Yang turn and leave.

A moment later, another figure walked out from the rear hall with a gloomy expression. Perfected One Jun Tong smiled upon seeing this: “Well? Does Fellow Daoist Chen recognize this person?”

“I don’t…”

If Lu Yang were still here, he would definitely recognize this figure instantly. It was his old rival, the Heaven-Mending Peak Master, Chen Taihe!

It was just that this Heaven-Mending Peak Master was not in a good mood right now. His eyes were gloomy as he pondered: This person’s divine ability means used to kill Qi He seemed to be [Master of Armaments] and [Unyielding Metal]? Such a divine ability configuration… Could it be that, like me, he seeks the position of [Pomegranate Wood]?

Thinking of this, his eyes became increasingly grim.

The reason he came here was that Chong Guang had ordered him to come specially to identify a “Saint Sect Perfected One who wished to remain anonymous.”

The result was that he didn’t identify the person, but he discovered a Dao rival.

“Really can’t recognize him?”

Perfected One Jun Tong asked curiously: “This person’s attainments in the [Heaven-Mending True Scripture] are amazing, and his thinking is flexible. To think the [Celestial Mother Transformation Mystic Light] has such a wonderful use…”

“Indeed can’t recognize him.”

Chen Taihe shook his head, then suddenly lowered his tone: “However, this person is secretive and unwilling to reveal his identity… I’m afraid his motives are impure.”

“He claims to be loyal to the Saint Sect, but maybe he has really betrayed.”

“My Lord should have kept him just now.”

Facing Chen Taihe’s suggestion, Perfected One Jun Tong waved his hand casually: “No need. If this person really stayed, I would have a headache instead.”

“…Oh?”

Facing Chen Taihe’s confusion, Perfected One Jun Tong appeared very calm: “Undeniably, Qi He acted very carefully. Indeed, no one discovered him beforehand.”

“But since Chong Guang reminded me once three years ago, I investigated thoroughly in private.”

“If I still couldn’t find out that Qi He betrayed us and colluded with the outside world in secret, I would be too incompetent. That [World Realm] is called [Mystic Spirit World Realm], right?”

Speaking of this, Perfected One Jun Tong sneered: “The reason the Sword Pavilion is attacking the Ten-Thousand-Man Pit should be for this [Mystic Spirit World Realm]. Coincidentally, the [Shen Metal] in Qi He’s hand has already been tampered with by the [Mystic Spirit World Realm]. Now that it has been snatched by this Yuan Tu, they certainly won’t let the matter drop.”

“So his leaving the Ten-Thousand-Man Pit fits my intentions perfectly.”

“As long as he is in the land of Jiangnan, after the [Mystic Spirit World Realm] finds him by following the mark, it will be Jiangnan that gets damaged. At that time, the Sword Pavilion will be the one with the headache.”

“It’s best to let the Sword Pavilion and the [Mystic Spirit World Realm] fight a round.”

“While they bite each other like dogs, we wait at ease. Taking advantage of the emptiness inside the [Mystic Spirit World Realm], we can charge straight in, harvest Qi wantonly, and pick up a huge bargain!”

When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits!

“…Something’s wrong!”

Leaving the Ten-Thousand-Man Pit, Lu Yang suddenly shuddered and frowned instantly: “That Jun Tong… was a bit too casual. He let me go just like that?”

Perfected One Qi He colluded with the [Mystic Spirit World Realm].

This intelligence was quite important, yet Perfected One Jun Tong had absolutely no intention of verifying it but directly believed him. was his credit that high?

Or could it be…

He knew it long ago?

Lu Yang pondered in his heart. He always anticipated the enemy’s moves with leniency and would never treat a Saint Sect Perfected One as a fool, especially a Saint Sect Great Perfected One.

So he preferred to consider it from the most ruthless perspective.

Shoot the arrow first, then draw the target!

If he really knew about the relationship between Qi He and the [Mystic Spirit World Realm] long ago, then the mark left on the [Shen Metal] definitely couldn’t have been hidden from him.

But he didn’t warn me.

Not warning me means he harbors ill intentions towards me!

Thinking of this, Lu Yang couldn’t help but sigh with emotion. The Saint Sect was indeed still the Saint Sect…

…Shifting the blame?

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