‘Could it be the Ancient Demon Race?’ Many veteran masters who received the news felt deeply concerned.
However, because the number of Ancient Demon Race beings appearing was relatively small, and they only showed their faces occasionally before disappearing without a trace again, no major panic had been sparked yet.
That said, tales of monsters slaughtering entire cities were beginning to spread across every region of the Tianxuan Continent.
‘Master, according to the location you mentioned, we will likely be able to return to the Great Qin Empire in about two days,’ Fengyun Jue, sitting cross-legged at the front of the carriage, said to Ye Yunfei.
The Eastern Region was vast in area, and the Great Qin Empire was located in a remote area, situated on the fringes of the Eastern Region. Therefore, even though they had already returned to the Eastern Region, it would still take two days to reach the Great Qin Empire.
Within the Eastern Region, news of monsters appearing in Thousand Wind City quickly faded, with few people paying much attention anymore.
Suddenly.
Another piece of news swiftly spread throughout the Eastern Region.
A total of five major forces were heading toward the headquarters of the Tianyuan Sect, preparing to completely wipe out the Tianyuan Sect and the Ye Family!
These five major forces were respectively the Heavenly Sovereign Sacred Ground, the Chen Clan, the Xiao Clan, the Lei Clan, and the Huangtian Sect!
All five of these major forces had grievances with Ye Yunfei in the past.
Especially the Chen Clan, whose members hated Ye Yunfei to the bone.
Even though Ye Yunfei was dead, these major forces still felt their hatred was unresolved.
Thus, they vented their anger on the Ye Family members and the Tianyuan Sect.
‘It seems these major powers won’t stop until they destroy the Tianyuan Sect and the Ye Family!’
‘One can only blame Ye Yunfei for offending so many major forces in the Eastern Region back then.
Now, the calamity has extended to his family and his sect!’
‘It will be quite a show to watch!’
Once this news broke out, discussions swept across the entire Eastern Region.
In fact, many busybodies began making their way toward the Great Qin Empire to watch the spectacle.
Thus, the Great Qin Empire started buzzing with activity.
Martial artists continuously entered its borders.
Especially the area near the Tianyuan Sect Headquarters, martial artists kept arriving.
In just two days, the area within several hundred miles became packed with people, bustling and lively.
People could see a number of True Manifestation Realm masters sitting cross-legged in the air around the Tianyuan Sect Headquarters.
‘I recognize that one! He’s Chen Peiguang, a steward of the Chen Clan, an early-stage True Manifestation Realm expert!’
‘That one is Lei Tianbo, an expert from the Lei Clan, a mid-stage True Manifestation Realm expert!’
…
Soon, everyone identified the backgrounds of those True Manifestation Realm masters.
Turns out, each one came from a major sect or clan within the Eastern Region.
‘I heard these True Manifestation Realm masters arrived a few days ago and have been surrounding the Tianyuan Sect Headquarters all along.
I suspect they are preventing the Tianyuan Sect and the Ye Family members from escaping,’ someone whispered.
‘So many True Manifestation Realm masters are already here. Wiping out the Tianyuan Sect and the Ye Family should be a piece of cake. What are they still waiting for?’ someone asked, puzzled.
‘What do you know? Haven’t you seen a cat playing with a mouse before? Killing someone directly is too easy and boring. Before killing the other party, first let them fully taste fear and despair, then kill them slowly. That’s fun. Breaking the spirit first is key!’ someone beside scoffed and explained.
‘So that’s how it is!’ the one who asked suddenly understood.
‘It seems Ye Yunfei offended these major sects and clans too severely back then. That’s why they plan to vent their hatred thoroughly!’ a martial artist sighed.
At this moment.
Inside the Tianyuan Sect Headquarters.
A large formation shimmering with five colors, like a gigantic colored light screen, enveloped the entire headquarters.
This was the Heavenly Xuan Five Elements Divine Mountain Formation.
Before Ye Yunfei left the Eastern Region, he had completely restored this Heavenly Xuan Five Elements Divine Mountain Formation.
Once activated, even True Manifestation Realm masters would be unable to breach it.
Of course, if Yuan Foundation Realm experts arrived, they could still break in.
For a minor sect from a small empire to possess such a formation in its headquarters was already considered quite remarkable.
For the past two days, the entire Tianyuan Sect Headquarters was filled with anxiety and fear.
The Tianyuan Sect had over ten thousand members in total.
On top of that, the remaining forces of the Divine Medicine Valley and the Luohai Trading Company had all retreated to the Tianyuan Sect Headquarters.
Thus, combined, there were at least tens of thousands of people here.
Everyone knew that the major sects and clans from the Eastern Region would soon dispatch their troops to exterminate the Tianyuan Sect and the Ye Family.
Everyone was terrified!
Inside the council hall.
High-ranking members of the Tianyuan Sect, leaders of the Luohai Trading Company, key figures of the Divine Medicine Valley, Ye Tianpeng, and several elders of the Ye Family were all present.
‘They’ve really come…’ Elder Ren of Tianyuan Sect sighed.
‘Ancestor, why are we still waiting here?
I suggest we break through the encirclement immediately, right now.
There are only a dozen or so True Manifestation Realm masters outside. You, Ancestor, are a Yuan Foundation Realm expert, and Steward Ren and Elder Wu are also Yuan Foundation Realm experts.
Three Yuan Foundation Realm experts wanting to break out would be more than enough.
If we wait any longer, once the Yuan Foundation Realm experts from those major sects and clans arrive, we won’t be able to escape even if we want to,’ the Master of the Divine Medicine Valley spoke.
‘That’s right.
Ancestor, what the Valley Master said makes sense.
We should flee quickly, let’s not stay here waiting to die,’ a Divine Medicine Valley elder also spoke up.
‘We cannot escape,’ the Ancestor of the Divine Medicine Valley shook his head lightly and sighed.
‘Why?’ The Valley Master was stunned and asked.
‘Yes, why?’ Others also looked toward the Divine Medicine Valley Ancestor with questioning gazes.
‘Do you really think only a dozen True Manifestation Realm masters are surrounding us outside?
Days ago, Yuan Foundation Realm experts had already quietly infiltrated the area around Tianyuan Sect Headquarters, and there are at least five of them,’ the Divine Medicine Valley Ancestor said with a bitter smile.
Upon hearing this.
In the hall, aside from Ren Xuantang and Elder Wu, everyone else felt their hearts sink, revealing expressions of despair.
‘Indeed.
A few days ago, I also sensed that there were indeed Yuan Foundation Realm experts lurking nearby.
I was afraid of causing everyone worry, so I didn’t mention it,’ Ren Xuantang spoke up.
‘It is indeed the case,’ Elder Wu also nodded.
‘It seems we can’t escape even if we want to,’ someone lamented, their tone laden with despair.
‘Now, our only hope is that Master can receive the news and return in time.
I believe as long as Master can return, no matter how many troops those major sects and clans bring, it will be useless,’ Elder Wu said.
‘Elder Wu, at this point, do you still believe Ye Yunfei is alive?
Heh, Elder Wu, I think you’re just comforting yourself,’ the Master of the Divine Medicine Valley sneered.
‘Valley Master, what do you mean?!’ Elder Wu’s face darkened, showing displeasure.
The eyes of others in the hall also turned toward the Master of the Divine Medicine Valley.
In his words, he directly used Ye Yunfei’s name, clearly showing little respect anymore.
‘Ancestor, there’s something I don’t know if I should say,’ the Divine Medicine Valley Master ignored Elder Wu and addressed the Ancestor.
‘Go ahead and say it,’ the Ancestor replied.
‘Actually, I believe it was Ye Yunfei who offended those major sects and clans.
Our Divine Medicine Valley never offended those major sects and clans.
We are innocent. Why should we be implicated and follow them to a shared grave?
We should simply announce that the Divine Medicine Valley is drawing a line with the Tianyuan Sect, go out, and make things clear to those major sects and clans.
We could even offer compensation and beg forgiveness from those major sects and clans. Perhaps we can escape this calamity,’ the Master of the Divine Medicine Valley said clearly and loudly.