Nobody in the sect's square was clear about what just happened in the main hall. However, they did see the outcome.
Under Sect Head Li's command, Sect Head Fang was immediately beaten to the ground. No one knew what trick Zixia Sect did to him, but he unexpectedly couldn't fight back. Other Core Formation cultivators were nowhere to be seen; it was unclear whether they were trapped somewhere or if they had been persuaded to join the other side.
Core Formation cultivators really valued their lives. Even if faced with the extermination of their sect, they might not be willing to fight back if their lives were at stake. However, in the end, Sect Head Fang was the Sect Head. Furthermore, he knew perfectly well that with his identity, he wouldn't have a good ending if Yunwu Sect was destroyed, so he had to go all out to resist even though he had to risk his life in the process.
Sect Head Fang fell before everyone's eyes, clearly losing his life. Yunwu Sect's disciples present in the square were both shocked and frightened.
"Fang Dingyue, just close your eyes and die in peace. Today, our Zixia Sect will merge the three groups! From now on, we will become one of the eight great cultivation groups! Hahahaha…"
Along with his laughter, Sect Head Fang fell to the ground with a loud bang. A grieving, indignant yell appeared from Yunwu Sect's disciples, "Sect Head…"
Sect Head Li turned his gaze towards them as a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes. With a wave of his sleeve, the person who just yelled suddenly made a bloodcurdling screech and fell to the ground.
Mo Tiange turned around to look at the Foundation Building cultivator on the ground. His eyes were wide open as if he passed away with some unresolved grievances; blood was still gurgling in the bloody hole in his body.
At this moment, everyone heard a mournful cry: "Dad!!" It was actually Wang Qianyi. The dead Foundation Building cultivator was her father, Wang Qiao. Although Wang Qianyi had a Foundation Building cultivator as a father, she never bragged about it. Usually, she only said that she was Wang Qiao's disciple. This was the first time she called him dad in front of others, yet now they were actually separated by death.
Mo Tiange looked up to stare at Sect Head Li who was still floating in the air. Fortunately, the one staring at him was only an Aura Refining disciple, thus Sect Head Li didn't have any intention of killing her.
Due to his ruthless actions, Yunwu Sect's disciples no longer dared to move. Several Foundation Building cultivators were even trembling with fear. They never thought that this Sect Head Li would be this vicious and heartless; what Wang Qiao did was merely utter a short yell, but he was immediately killed for it!
Sect Head Li was very satisfied to witness the absolute silence below. He even showed a slight smile when he said, "Disciples, as you saw, Yunwu Sect no longer exists in eastern Kunwu from this point onwards! If you join Zixia Sect, you'll still get the same treatment as before and might even get better treatment. If you don't…" He swept his gaze over the square before fixing it on Wang Qiao's corpse. His meaning was more than obvious.
Under this combination of reward and threat, Yunwu Sect's Aura Refining disciples and several Foundation Building disciples didn't dare to make even the slightest move. Everyone tacitly accepted the outcome.
Sect Head Li snorted in satisfaction before turning his attention towards Jindao School's disciples. "You don't need to take any chances. Jindao School nowadays can't do anything and is at our mercy. Jindao School will receive the same fate as Yunwu Sect—from now on, you'll be a subsidiary of my Zixia Sect. Those who refuse… Hmph!"
With Yunwu Sect as an example, no one from Jindao School dared to take any action. The present Zixia Sect really was too powerful. Even if the other two groups worked together, their power was still insufficient to fight them, not to mention that right now, Jindao School's cultivators were trapped by them.
At this moment, several figures flew out of the main hall's ruins. Each of those figures was either carrying or holding another person in their hands; some were dead, some were still alive. The people those figures brought out were actually the Core Formation cultivators from Yunwu Sect and Jindao School!
Mo Tiange hastily shifted her gaze to watch. Most of those cultivators were dead already, though for the few still alive, they were unconscious. She didn't know what kind of method Zixia Sect used, but they unexpectedly managed to catch so many Core Formation cultivators in one swoop!
This Sect Head Li turned around and spoke to someone, "Brother Jiang, this time, I have to thank you. In the future, I'll have to rely on you to handle Mount Yunwu as a subsidiary of my Zixia sect."
The person he addressed as "Brother Jiang" was a man who seemed to be in his early thirties. He was wearing a yellow robe and his cuffs… were embroidered with several cloud patterns, the symbol of Yunwu Sect!
This person looked extremely indifferent as he said, "Since Sect Head has commanded me so, how could I not comply?" His remark implied he recognized Sect Head Li as the Sect Head of the three groups.
Sect Head Li laughed out loud, extremely satisfied with his answer.
Obviously, this cultivator surnamed Jiang was a traitor in Yunwu Sect. No one knew what kind of benefit Zixia Sect offered him that he would go as far as betraying his own sect. Bear in mind that most Core Formation cultivators were proud and arrogant. Unless the advantage they obtained was enormous, they would never be willing to have their name blackened.
All of a sudden, a commotion arose among Jindao School's faction. A Core Formation cultivator walked forward carrying someone in his hands then threw that person in front of Sect Head Li. Mo Tiange watched attentively and found that it was actually School Head Jin of Jindao School!
At this moment, Sect Head Li was extremely smug. He stared at the ashen-faced School Head Jin and said with a smile, "Brother Jin, considering our years of friendship. I'm giving you another chance. Why doesn't Jindao School surrender and pledge allegiance to my Zixia sect?"
School Head Jin looked furious. His whole body was battered and he appeared completely miserable. He turned his head to stare at Jindao School's disciples then he moved his gaze towards the corpse beside him. After a long time, he dejectedly sighed, "Do I still have a choice now? Now that you're a knife and I'm only a piece of fish meat, I can only follow Brother Li's arrangements."
This reply… obviously meant he was acquiescing. Although everyone already understood the outcome in their hearts, having the School Head personally declare it was a different matter. Jindao School's disciples instantly lost hope. The die had been cast and Jindao School would no longer exist.
Sect Head Li showed a satisfied smile. He then looked up, staring into the distance. "That'll do. Martial Uncle Qian has commanded that since these people have surrendered, we should start dealing with the remaining problems."
Remaining problems? Mo Tiange was confused for a moment. However, she then saw Sect Head Li making a command and leaving a Core Formation cultivator there before leading everyone to fly away, taking School Head Jin along with him.
When the rays from their flights disappeared in the horizon, one by one, the Aura Refining disciples in the sect square finally heaved sighs of relief. The pressure of so many Core Formation cultivators was really painful for them to bear.
Now that they had left, Zixia Sect's disciples erupted in cheers and began talking cheerfully. Regarding this kind of important matter, they naturally had no prior knowledge of. However, since their sect managed to annex two other groups to become the biggest sect in the area, they naturally had nothing to be unhappy about.
Unlike them, Yunwu Sect's and Jindao School's disciples looked thoroughly dejected and nervous. Although this Sect Head Li wanted them to submit instead of completely exterminating them, they were, after all, the party that got annexed. Who knew what would happen to them in the future? Moreover, most of them were children of cultivation clans affiliated with Yunwu Sect. Who knew whether or not their clans would suffer tragedies as a result of this event? If that was indeed the case, their entire clans would be thoroughly annihilated.
At this moment, the one remaining Core Formation cultivator was sitting in the middle of the square. Perhaps because it was so noisy, he opened his eyes and shouted, "The original Zixia Sect's disciples are to leave immediately! Disciples from Yunwu Sect and Jindao School have to stay!"
Once his words rang out, the square instantly became silent. Zixia Sect's disciples bowed their heads and left one after another. As for the disciples from the other two groups, they were afraid to make even the slightest noise.
Seeing that all Zixia Sect's disciples left after just a while, the Core Formation cultivator once again closed his eyes and continued meditating.
When the disciples of the two groups saw that this Core Formation cultivator didn't care about them, each one of them walked towards their respective friends and family and began talking to each other in whispers.
Seeing this scene, Mo Tiange also quietly walked towards Wang Qianyi.
Ever since Wang Qiao died, Wang Qianyi had been sitting in a daze while hugging his corpse with tears falling from her eyes. It was as if she still couldn't accept his death. Shen Bing and Murong Yan were already at her side, consoling her while also feeling anxious in their hearts. The two of them were also children from cultivation clans. Furthermore, they had a master. This kind of accident made them afraid that their own clans and master would be implicated.
Once she arrived at their side, Mo Tiange greeted Shen Bing and Murong Yan and advised Wang Qianyi in a low voice, "Senior Martial Sister Wang, this is not the time to be grieving. Martial Uncle Wang has passed away and the matters he left behind are waiting to be managed by you. You mustn't dwell on your grief."
Wang Qianyi took a deep breath and wiped her tears away. She stared at Mo Tiange and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Junior Martial Brother Ye. I will persist!"
Mo Tiange nodded and stopped talking to them. Even though she was familiar with Wang Qianyi, their friendship hadn't yet reached the stage where they would share happiness and hardship together. Before the matter was over, it would be better for her to not have much interaction with Wang Qianyi.
When she looked up to find Liu Yidao and the others, the first one she saw was actually Jiang Shanghang. She didn't know why, but Jiang Shanghang had a very ugly expression on his face, causing him to look even gloomier than he usually was.
It didn't take Mo Tiange long to find Xu Jingzhi. When she approached him, she found that his expression was also not good. She had to tug at his sleeve repeatedly to attract his attention.
"Junior Martial Brother Ye…" Xu Jingzhi was slightly trembling as he said, "How… How could this happen?"
Mo Tiange couldn't answer this question and could only console him, "Senior Martial Brother Xu, don't worry. I believe they only want to annex the other two groups. They wouldn't kill people unless it's necessary."
Nevertheless, Xu Jingzhi shook his head. "How could annexing other cultivation groups be that easy? The three groups have coexisted for several thousand years and there have indeed been situations where one was particularly stronger than the others. However, they've always existed in harmony… The relationship between each group is complicated and using brute strength to push the others around is easy, but completely controlling the others is difficult. I think… this deed Zixia Sect committed will inevitably cause a bloodbath."
Mo Tiange stayed silent. She didn't really understand these matters of groups and clans, but what Xu Jingzhi said sounded quite reasonable.
When Mo Tiange turned to look at her surroundings, she saw that Qin Xi was coming towards them. "Junior Martial Brothers." Although his expression still looked calm, it seemed a lot graver than before.
"Senior Martial Brother Qin." Mo Tiange once again turned her head and looked around. "Have you seen Senior Martial Brother Liu?"
Qin Xi shook his head and said, "I don't know where Senior Martial Brother Liu is. I've only seen the two of you." After pausing for a moment, he continued, "But I did see Senior Martial Brother Jiang. His expression looked very bad."
Xu Jingzhi scornfully snorted. "Of course he looks bad. It was their Jiang Clan that betrayed Yunwu Sect!"
Both Mo Tiange and Qin Xi were stunned. "Jiang Clan?" That traitorous Core Formation cultivator back then was indeed addressed as "Brother Jiang."
"Turns out that person is a Core Formation grandmaster from Jiang Clan!" Qin Xi said while nodding his head slightly. "It seems Senior Martial Brother Jiang also has a hard time accepting this."
"What does he have a hard time accepting?" Xu Jingzhi sneered. "This time, their Jiang Clan has obtained what their hearts desired, winning the sect's power despite unscrupulously becoming another clan's lackey!"
Mo Tiange and Qin Xi glanced at each other but didn't answer. Everyone knew Jiang Shanghang didn't have a good relationship with Jiang Clan. Moreover, Aura Refining disciples definitely wouldn't be aware of this kind of matter. Perhaps, when Jiang Shanghang learned about this matter, his thoughts were even more complicated than theirs.
Qin Xi pondered their situation and said, "We can do nothing except wait right now. Junior Martial Brother Xu, lift up your courage. With a change, we just need to act accordingly."
Xu Jingzhi naturally understood; he just felt worried when he thought about his family in Yunwu Sect.
The three of them found a secluded corner and waited there patiently.
One night passed by. A fleeting ray finally appeared on the horizon and swept across the sky before landing in the middle of the square. It was a Core Formation cultivator. They saw him speaking to the cultivator who was guarding them then he walked towards Yunwu Sect's disciples. He said, "Follow me back to Yunwu Sect. You are not to disobey!"
Hearing his orders, hesitation appeared on Mo Tiange's, Qin Xi's and Xu Jingzhi's faces.
Xu Jingzhi whispered, "Don't tell me they've already…"
The other two could guess what he intended to say. Telling them to go back could only mean that those people already took care of the cultivators remaining at Yunwu Sect, though it was still unclear what those people did to seize power over the sect.
Qin Xi said calmly, "We'll know after we go back."
Mo Tiange nodded. "True, Senior Martial Brother Xu. Let's go back first."
Xu Jingzhi nodded. His face was extremely pale.
Several hundred disciples from the Yunwu Sect climbed onto that Core Formation cultivator's flying magic weapon. When they first arrived, everyone's nervousness was due to excitement. This time, they still felt nervous, but it was due to fright.
Although Mo Tiange wasn't as nervous as Xu Jingzhi, she was still afraid. She was afraid that a battle might've happened and harmed innocent people. If fights of magical powers between the Core Formation cultivators destroyed the market square in Mount Yunwu, it would be dangerous for Second Uncle!
Because their hearts were burning with anxiety, this journey of several hours felt particularly long. After a long time, the gate of Mount Yunwu finally appeared before their eyes.
After landing in Yunwu Sect's square, the Core Formation cultivator shouted, "Disciples are to return to their respective Immortal's Cave. You are forbidden from wandering around at will!"
Obviously, no one dared to question his commands. One by one, Yunwu Sect's disciples left the square with lowered heads. Even though they were worried about their families, no one dared to say anything.
Mo Tiange threw a glance towards the foot of the mountain. That area seemed serene and had no trace of fighting. Second Uncle must be safe, right?
When they returned to their house, they weren't even in the mood to discuss the event. Everyone was sitting in a daze in the sitting room. Even Jiang Shanghang didn't go back to his room. Just like them, he was staring at the door, lost in his thoughts. Regarding Liu Yidao, no one knew where he was; up till this moment, he was still nowhere to be seen.
Xu Jingzhi, who was getting increasingly anxious the longer he waited, stood up and started to walk back and forth in the sitting room. In the end, Jiang Shanghang finally slammed his teacup on the table with a "Bang!" and said bluntly, "Stop turning around!"
Because of his outburst, Xu Jingzhi's pent-up emotion finally erupted. He suddenly stood still and his eyes seemed ablaze. After a long time, he finally asked in a stiff manner, "What did you say?"
Jiang Shanghang grunted, "I'm dizzy because you keep turning around!"
Xu Jingzhi was still for a moment. Then he suddenly stepped towards Jiang Shanghang, furiously speaking through gritted teeth, "You still dare to speak! This is all because your Jiang Clan ungratefully helped another sect! As Yunwu Sect's elders, they actually colluded with others! How do you still have the guts to speak!?"
Although Jiang Shanghang's face went pale, in the next second, he sprang from his seat. His face turned extremely red as he said, "What do their deeds have to do with me!? Do you really think everyone else is a good person? It's only because your Xu Clan doesn't have the ability to betray our sect; otherwise, there's no telling who the traitor would be!"
"You!!!" The expression on Xu Jingzhi's face changed dramatically. He rushed forward and grabbed Jiang Shanghang's collar, trying to fling his fist towards Jiang Shanghang's face.
Jiang Shanghang naturally wouldn't take things lying down. Thus, without saying anything else, the two of them were engaged in a brawl.
Mo Tiange also felt nervous, but when she saw them like this, despite still having some misgivings and being afraid of having too much contact with them, she couldn't help but step forward and try to stop them.
After being unable to pull them apart for a while, she had to shift her gaze towards Qin Xi, who was sitting motionlessly by the side, begging for his help.
Contrary to her expectations, Qin Xi shook his head. Mo Tiange was confused. What does he mean? He doesn't want to interfere?
Qin Xi sighed and pointed to the seat beside him. After she sat down doubtfully, he finally said, "Right now, their emotions are unstable, so venting those emotions by fighting is also good. Rest assured… Take a look, they aren't using any spiritual aura. They won't cause any real injury."
"Really?" She then turned her gaze towards them and saw that they had finally rolled to a spot, punching and kicking each other, fighting in an unruly manner just like mortals in the secular world.
After a long time, the two of them finally felt tired and stopped. Both were equally bruised and battered, gasping for breath. Mo Tiange held Xu Jingzhi up with a sigh. "Senior Martial Brother Xu, I won't help you treat your wounds. You can personally take a look at yourself in the mirror."
Xu Jingzhi sat down in a chair and forced a smile. "Since when has Junior Martial Brother Ye been able to joke around?"
"What else can we do except joke around?" Mo Tiange stared at the tranquil scene outside the house. "We can't do anything."
At this moment, someone walked hastily towards them from outside the courtyard. Out of surprise and excitement, Xu Jingzhi called out, "It's Senior Martial Brother Liu!"
Everyone stepped forward, completely scaring Liu Yidao, who had just entered the premises.
Unable to restrain himself, Xu Jingzhi asked, "Senior Martial Brother Liu, what happened to you? Where have you been?"
Seeing all of them, Liu Yidao showed a bitter smile. "I was left behind in Zixia Sect and just returned. You…" he stared at the bruises on Xu Jingzhi's and Jiang Shanghang's faces and asked, "Junior Martial Brothers, what happened?"
Qin Xi said, "Senior Martial Brother Liu doesn't need to care about them. They were just bickering. Senior Martial Brother, did you see anything on your way back? What's the situation outside?"
Liu Yidao watched the two bruised people with doubt before answering, "Junior Martial Brothers don't have to be worried; there aren't any huge changes in the sect. However, it'd be best if we don't go outside in the next few days. I heard they're going to carry out a power-purging from all factions inside Yunwu sect. We'd better not get involved."
"Really?" Hearing these words, Xu Jingzhi showed another bitter smile. "I wonder how my clan is faring. If they're alright, they should at least send a message…"
Liu Yidao consolingly said, "Junior Martial Brother Xu doesn't need to be worried. Cultivation clans are the foundation of cultivation groups. As long as your clan doesn't put up any resistance, nothing will happen to them."
Nonetheless, Xu Jingzhi was still worried. As for Jiang Shanghang, although he wasn't worried about the wellbeing of his clan, hearing this news made him feel even worse than before. Without saying anything, he went back to his room and slammed the door shut with a loud bang.
Mo Tiange looked towards the scenery outside the house, feeling extremely depressed. Are they really going to purge the sect? It seems… under this tranquility, a bloodbath will really happen in Yunwu Sect.
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