120. Ling Qingzhu: Why Didn’t Chen Xuan Come to See Me Personally?

“It’s been years, and I never thought you would become the Palace Master of Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace.”

Wei Sen looked at the woman before him, dressed in a simple gown.

But even that could not hide her impressive figure.

Although a thin veil covered part of her face,

Her bright eyes alone made it clear—

Ling Qingzhu’s beauty was far beyond that of ordinary people!

However, what a pity.

Such a fine woman had chosen a solitary path.

Wei Sen’s gaze swept around the grand hall.

Years ago, this very place hosted the wedding of Chen Xuan and Ling Qingzhu in the Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace.

It had been a grand affair.

It all seemed like yesterday.

Now, Chen Xuan was a disciple in his own Sky Hall.

A twist of fate, indeed.

Ling Qingzhu’s beautiful eyes bore into Wei Sen, as if trying to see through him. “Why have you come to find me?”

“Well, we…”

Wei Sen had just begun to speak when an impatient Ling Qingzhu interrupted him.

“Who sent you?”

“The Sect Master.”

“Why did they send you? Where is Chen Xuan? Why didn’t he come?”

Ling Qingzhu’s delicate brows furrowed as she fired three questions in succession.

“It just so happened I had time. As for Chen Xuan… he’s preparing to break through to the Profound Death Realm; he doesn’t have the time.”

Wei Sen was sweating profusely.

He felt like he was on trial.

Had he known, he wouldn’t have come.

In fact, based on the intelligence he had, even if Chen Xuan weren’t focusing on his breakthrough,

He would still be unlikely to come.

Of course, he dared not say that.

He sensed a dangerous aura from Ling Qingzhu.

If he spoke those words,

He feared he wouldn’t leave Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace alive.

Sure enough,

Upon hearing this, Ling Qingzhu’s previously furrowed brows relaxed somewhat. “Why did you come to see me?”

Wei Sen felt relieved when she stopped pressing about Chen Xuan.

He nodded and explained his purpose, “Well, we’ve heard that Yuan Gate harbors ill intentions. The Sect Master wants to leave everyone an escape route.”

Ling Qingzhu raised an eyebrow. “You’re here to propose an alliance with Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace?”

“Yes.”

Wei Sen did not deny it.

Ling Qingzhu’s eyes sparkled with a hint of amusement. “Alright, but Chen Xuan has to come and ask me personally!”

For such an important matter as an alliance,

How could they just send you?

This time, it’s the Dao Sect coming to seek her favor.

Don’t they know how to cater to others?

Wei Sen froze. “Huh?”

“If you want an alliance, you need to show some sincerity!”

Ling Qingzhu’s voice, sweet like silver bells, left Wei Sen drenched in sweat.

Asking Chen Xuan to come?

That was definitely pushing it.

Seeing Wei Sen’s silence, Ling Qingzhu continued, “If he doesn’t come to ask me in person, I won’t agree!”

“Alright, I’ll relay your words.”

Only after Wei Sen left the range of Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace and reached the Dao Territory

Did he finally relax.

He had feared that Ling Qingzhu might chase after him, capture him, and force Chen Xuan to come and rescue him.

That would have been a real mess.

By the time he returned to the Dao Sect, the sect tournaments were already over.

They had selected over a thousand people to participate in this year’s sect competition,

Including some of the best disciples from each hall.

This time,

The hall masters told them that their mission

Was simply to follow Chen Xuan’s lead.

Chen Xuan would carry them to victory.

This was even hailed by the Dao Sect disciples as the safest sect competition in history.

Compared to Zhou Tong a century ago,

This one would surpass it by far!

Wei Sen conveyed Ling Qingzhu’s demand to Chen Xuan. Chen Xuan’s reply consisted of just three words.

"Tell her to scram!"

Afterward, the Dao Sect gathered their forces and set off for Demonic City, preparing for the sect competition.

At the same time, other sects also began sending their people out.

In the Yuan Territory, at Yuan Sect—

"Big Brother, that old fool Ying Xuanzi is actually trying to unite the other sects to oppose us!" Ren Yuanzi seethed with anger.

Tian Yuanzi took a jade slip, glanced at it, and sneered. "Heh, these clowns really think our Yuan Gate is an easy target?"

This was intelligence they had received from one of the sects that had passed along the information.

"Boss, since Ying Xuanzi doesn’t know his place, I have a wild plan for revenge," Ren Yuanzi said through gritted teeth, his face twisted in rage.

Di Yuanzi was curious. "What is it?"

"Heh heh, doesn’t he have two daughters? Ying Huanhuan must die. But as for the other one…”

"What about the other?"

"We can capture Ying Xuanzi and force him to watch as his daughter is humiliated right before his eyes, completely powerless to stop it!"

A twisted smile appeared on Ren Yuanzi's baby-like fair face.

“You want to unite against Yuan Gate, do you? Fine, just wait!

I’ll make you regret it!”

"Third Brother, when did you become this twisted?"

Though he said that, a strange smile also appeared on Di Yuanzi’s face, mixed with a hint of anticipation.

Ren Yuanzi laughed coldly. "If you aren’t ruthless, you’re not a real man!"

If they're going to get revenge,

they'll do it in the most vicious, most satisfying way possible!

Tian Yuanzi nodded. "Yes, it’s a good plan, but I think we can go further."

"Oh? Do you have something in mind, Big Brother?"

Ren Yuanzi looked excited.

Tian Yuanzi chuckled. "We just need to…”

…

Meanwhile, the Dao Sect team had entered the Demonic Realm.

Chen Xuan looked at the dark ground stretching into the distance, a dense blackness that felt suffocating.

He knew that beneath this surface lay a massive, lurking danger.

However, with his current strength,

he couldn’t handle it alone.

He would likely need some allies soon.

He decided that once the situation with Yuan Gate was settled, he would look for help.

At the same time, he planned to gather more emotional energy, just in case.

When they arrived at Demonic City,

the sky was filled with figures, dense as locusts.

Upon entering the city,

they found that members of the other sects were already there, all eyes fixed on them.

"Look! The Dao Sect is here!"

"Is that Chen Xuan leading? I heard he reached the Profound Life Realm recently. With strength like that, he’s even stronger than some elders from other sects!"

"Exactly! With him competing, how can the other sects even hope to win?"

"It looks like Yuan Gate is in for trouble this time."

"Ha, don’t be so sure—I heard Yuan Gate has some tricks up their sleeves too."

"Really? Sounds like this sect competition is going to be interesting!"

"…"

The murmurs spread through the air.

Chen Xuan and his team paid no mind to the whispers.

But just as they landed,

a sudden commotion stirred the crowd again.

They turned to look,

and spotted a group of people in white robes marked with a black sun.

It was the Yuan Gate members.

However, when Ying Huanhuan and her companions saw who was leading the Yuan Gate team,

her face paled. "Sister! Look, the Yuan Gate leader… it’s him!"

"Weren’t they supposed to be dead? How are they here again?"

Ying Xiaoxiao’s face showed utter shock.