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Chapter 53: Elder Qingyang's Ambitions
Chapter 53: Elder Qingyang's Ambitions
“Of course, if Elder Qingyang is willing to lend a hand, there will be no problem!”
Upon hearing these words, Ye Nanqiu’s face lit up with joy.
If Elder Qingyang were to intervene, the Gu family would have no chance of survival.
This way, the debt of revenge for Ye Shi would be settled.
Elder Qingyang let out a cold, mocking laugh. “No one can offend the Qingyang Sect and still live to tell the tale. Not even Guan Nanhai could escape back then, let alone a mere Gu Qingfeng.
If it weren’t for the current strength of the Tai Xuan Dynasty and the fact that Bai Shi City falls under the jurisdiction of the court, I would have already performed a blood sacrifice on the entire city.”
“Were I to perform a blood sacrifice on the entire city, I would certainly advance further... but alas, it’s a pity!”
Elder Qingyang licked his lips, suppressing the urge within him.
Performing a blood sacrifice on Bai Shi City would be easy, but the consequences of such an act would be far from simple.
Ye Nanqiu spoke up, “Pei Jing has also sent people to contact the Qingyang Sect, attempting to form an alliance. If we were to cooperate with him, once he takes control of Guangyang Prefecture, he could easily give Bai Shi City to the Qingyang Sect. I don’t think there would be any major issues with that.”
“The situation is not as simple as you think,” Elder Qingyang shook his head slightly.
“Behind Pei Jing is the Tianyang Sword Sect. With the Tianyang Sword Sect’s influence, they would never allow the Qingyang Sect to share in the spoils.
Moreover, the forces involved are not as simple as just the Tianyang Sword Sect. Given the current stalemate, the Qingyang Sect doesn’t need to rush into choosing sides.
After all, if we choose the wrong side, we might lose everything we’ve built over hundreds of years.”
“Once the situation becomes clearer, we can make our next move.”
“Additionally, if I can advance further, the Qingyang Sect will have more say in the future chaos!”
In this world, it ultimately comes down to strength.
Elder Qingyang, who had lived for hundreds of years, certainly understood this.
“A few years ago, the Imperial Exorcist Bureau made a significant move, sending many of their agents to Guangyang Prefecture. It seems they were preparing to suppress a powerful evil spirit.
However, it’s rumored that the battle left both the Exorcist Bureau and the evil spirit severely weakened, turning the area around Linqian County into a forbidden zone.”
“It’s said that this evil spirit is on par with a Calamity-level entity. Such a powerful evil spirit is not to be taken lightly. If we could manage to suppress and devour it, the Qingyang Sect might have the potential to rival those ancient sects and noble families.”
“Moreover, you could use this opportunity to absorb the evil spirit into your body, becoming a Sorcerer and glimpsing the door to immortality!”
Hearing this, Ye Nanqiu’s face showed a mix of excitement and concern.
“The Imperial Exorcist Bureau couldn’t handle the evil spirit. It won’t be easy for the Qingyang Sect to deal with it either!”
Elder Qingyang sneered. “Rest assured, if the evil spirit were at full strength, it would indeed be difficult to handle. But with the Exorcist Bureau and the evil spirit both severely weakened, once I make my breakthrough, suppressing the evil spirit will not be a problem.
This is a crucial opportunity for the rise of the Qingyang Sect, and we cannot afford to miss it.
Moreover, I have been gathering information on the location of the evil spirit over the past two years.
Once I break through, I will begin the process of suppressing the evil spirit.”
This is also why he needed three thousand pure boys and girls.
After hundreds of years of cultivation, Elder Qingyang was only a step away from his breakthrough.
Now, he needed to consume more life force to take that crucial step.
For a Sorcerer, every step is vital. Whether or not one can achieve that final breakthrough is a matter of two completely different outcomes.
Elder Qingyang’s eyes darkened, and his expression became vicious.
"If the power of our Qingyang Sect could advance just a bit further, what would it matter if we slaughtered the White Stone City? Those ancient noble families and sects have always been slaughtering cities and destroying lands, and the imperial court has never voiced a single complaint!"
"Old Ancestor speaks the truth!"
Ye Nanqiu nodded in agreement.
Then, Elder Qingyang glanced at him and said coolly, "As for Ye Shi’s death, you don’t need to worry too much about it. He was just a mere descendant; his death is of little consequence. We seek eternal life and immortality. As long as we live, our bloodline will continue."
"Yes, Old Ancestor."
Ye Nanqiu bowed his head in response.
At that moment, a Qingyang Sect disciple rushed in.
Seeing Elder Qingyang, the disciple was momentarily stunned before turning to Ye Nanqiu and said, "Lord Sect Master, something terrible has happened!"
"What has you so panicked?"
Ye Nanqiu frowned.
The disciple replied, "We’ve received word that Gu Qingfeng is leading the Gu Family’s powerful warriors toward our Qingyang Sect. They will be at our mountain gate before long!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Nanqiu was suddenly enraged.
"The Gu Family has some nerve!"
He then turned to Elder Qingyang, who was seated at the head of the hall, and his anger subsided.
"The Gu Family’s arrival clearly means trouble for our Qingyang Sect. Should you take personal action, Old Ancestor?"
"Very well!"
Elder Qingyang’s expression grew even darker.
"The Gu Family dares to attack us directly. I want to see what they think gives them the audacity—"
Hearing this, the disciple was shocked. Old Ancestor? He had no idea that the Qingyang Sect still had an elder in existence. He couldn’t help but look up at Elder Qingyang, and their gazes met. The disciple’s heart filled with a sense of foreboding.
Suddenly, Elder Qingyang’s shadow began to stretch out, forming countless black tentacles. Before the disciple could react, the tentacles pierced his body like sharp swords, causing him to scream in agony.
In the next moment, the disciple’s skin visibly withered, as if all his flesh and blood had been drained.
Moments later, he collapsed as a dried-up corpse, and the black shadows receded like a tide.
Seeing this, Ye Nanqiu’s expression remained unchanged, as if he was used to such occurrences.
"Let’s go and meet the head of the Gu Family!"
After consuming the disciple’s blood and flesh, Elder Qingyang’s complexion seemed to regain some color. He walked slowly out of the hall, with Ye Nanqiu following closely behind.
—
Outside the Qingyang Sect.
Three hundred light cavalry rode down the ancient path.
When they reached the mountain gate of the Qingyang Sect, they all halted.
Meng Peng approached the carriage and whispered, "Lord Head of the Family, we have arrived at the Qingyang Sect!"
Gu Qingfeng lifted the curtain and stepped out of the carriage. Before him, numerous Qingyang Sect disciples stood in formation, ready for battle.
"So, this is the Qingyang Sect?"
Gu Qingfeng surveyed the Qingyang Sect disciples. Most of them were at the Skin Tempering stage, with a few at the Blood Tempering stage. Some of the more powerful ones had even reached the peak of Blood Tempering.
From this, one could see the strength and resources of a major sect.
(End of Chapter)
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