Chapter 89

As Lin Jilu was about to get angry, a fierce wind suddenly blew from above, making the people below struggle to stand. He couldn't help but look up and realized that while he was focusing on the elixir, Lu Yuxiang and Teng Tai had already engaged in a heated battle.

Teng Tai threw a yellow-grade magical artifact, a tiger talisman, which transformed into a giant golden tiger in the air, leaping and tumbling. It would occasionally spew golden light to attack, and at other times engage in close combat, displaying great power.

Lu Yuxiang, holding the Weiqi Sword, was spinning rapidly in the air, her sword light swirling and creating a strong wind that even lifted small stones. As she spun, a dark, oppressive force gathered around her, and if she stopped, this force would explode outward.

Lu Xiaodi also looked up at the sky, with only one thought in her mind: her senior sister's fight was truly impressive. Just killing some demonic beasts wasn't enough to showcase her charm; it was only when facing a powerful opponent that she could fully unleash her strength.

"Flowing Light!" Lu Yuxiang's loud cry echoed in the air, and her spinning instantly stopped. The gathered force exploded, sending a shockwave that rushed towards Teng Tai. The golden tiger was blown to ashes, and then collided with the void claws he had released with all his might.

The shockwave and pressure collided, causing an explosion that destroyed the damaged main hall and the adjacent side halls. These buildings, which had been preserved intact and not destroyed when the sect was wiped out, were now completely ruined.

Lu Xiaodi hid behind the tripod, watching Lin Jilu fly away, and pouted in dissatisfaction. No matter how powerful he was, he was just a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, and in the face of such an attack, he could only escape, which made him seem weak.

There weren't many elixirs of the third grade or higher, and she had already picked them up. The remaining ones were all second grade, and now, due to the battle, they had scattered who knows where. She could only wait for the pressure and shockwave to pass before picking them up one by one.

She regretted not keeping them in her bag earlier. Although it was to intimidate others, it made it harder to pick them up afterward. She thought about giving up, but remembering that her senior sister would surely be angry, she had to continue searching among the rubble.

"Stop! Who allowed you to destroy here? Do you not respect our Ming Sect?" A furious voice suddenly echoed from the sky, and everyone immediately felt relieved. The Ming Sect's Nascent Soul cultivator had returned to deal with the evil cultivators. With them present, the chaos would not continue.

With the Nascent Soul cultivator's return, Lu Yuxiang and Teng Tai naturally stopped fighting. She put away the Weiqi Sword and landed next to Lu Xiaodi. She gave her a meaningful look, and Lu Xiaodi understood. She hesitated for a moment, then slightly lifted the tripod lid and reached inside.

Inside, there was something fluffy. It pecked at her hand a few times, but since it was probably very young, it didn't hurt, just tickled a bit.

She resisted the urge to see what the bird looked like, and pushed it aside, feeling around inside the tripod. She grabbed a box and quickly closed the lid.

"Senior Sister, eat this." Lu Xiaodi took out a palm-sized jade box. When she opened it, a sweet, sticky aroma wafted out, and inside was a white, tofu-like substance. She picked up a thin wooden strip from the edge of the jade box, cut a piece of the tofu-like substance, and placed it in Lu Yuxiang's mouth.

As Lu Yuxiang opened her mouth to eat, some of the more observant cultivators noticed the blood inside, indicating she was suppressing her injuries. After consuming the substance, she took several deep breaths, and her gaze became sharp, clearly showing that she felt much better.

Lu Xiaodi tucked the jade box into Lu Yuxiang's chest. After consuming the Dual Blood Pill, she needed to take the Jade Fat Moon Ointment every hour for the next three days to ensure her spirit veins did not suffer from the expansion and could return to their original state.

Without this ointment, her spirit veins would be damaged after three days, and in severe cases, they would all break. If she took the pill without the ointment, it would be a spectacular moment, but her life would be over.

Lin Jilu's gaze remained fixed on the jade box, watching it being tucked into Lu Yuxiang's chest. He stared so intently that Lu Yuxiang noticed. She suddenly looked up, covered her chest, and glared at him.

Realizing his behavior was inappropriate, Lin Jilu forced a smile. However, this tactic, which usually worked, had no effect here. Lu Yuxiang glared at him, calling him a rogue.

The Nascent Soul cultivator from the Ming Sect had returned upon hearing the commotion, thinking that powerful evil cultivators had appeared again. However, when he hurried back, he saw the Void Sect and the Cloud Sword Sect fighting.

It didn't matter if the Ming Sect's members were killed, but destroying the Tianling Sect like this was unacceptable. The main hall, which was in good condition, would need to be rebuilt.

The Ming Sect planned to take over the Tianling Sect intact. Ordinary disciples of the Tianling Sect who had not practiced evil techniques would be allowed to stay and take care of the spirit pets. If the transition went smoothly, the Tianling Sect could become a profitable branch of the Ming Sect, and even the Ghost Spirit Sect could be useful.

The only regret was that the red-scaled dragon had escaped. The Ghost Spirit Sect had nothing valuable, which was also very infuriating, all due to the traitors from the Cloud Sword Sect.

He was very displeased with the Cloud Sword Sect and shouted at Lu Yuxiang, "Your Cloud Sword Sect has ruined this mission, allowing many evil cultivators to escape. Now you have the nerve to fight with the Void Sect. I will go and ask Sect Leader Lian how he disciplines his disciples."

Lu Yuxiang glanced at him but ignored him. She had already heard about Lu Dan's situation. The scoundrel was beyond saving, and even if Lu Xiaodi saved his life, the sect leader would not let him off easily.

Lu Xiaodi was about to speak but was pulled back by Lu Yuxiang. It wasn't their turn to speak; Daoist Lord Lian had already approached.

He clasped his hands and said, "Green Elixir True Immortal, the matter with Lu Dan will be handled by our sect. The losses he caused have already been discussed and compensated for by the young sect leader. We take responsibility for this, and we will rebuild the destroyed halls together with the Void Sect." He casually pulled the Void Sect into the deal, and even if they were unwilling, they wouldn't dare refuse.

"Ah, it's already settled?" Green Elixir True Immortal looked at Lin Jilu. Although he only managed disciples below the Golden Core stage, the Nascent Soul elders didn't follow his orders, but they were still very polite to him.

After all, he was likely to become the next sect leader. In the Ming Sect, the position of sect leader was not determined by cultivation level but by alchemy skills. Only those with superior alchemy skills could become the sect leader.

To make the sect strong and everyone's life better, the elders would support him. Moreover, Lin Jilu was very reliable and had strong means, and this time, the Cloud Sword Sect would likely suffer significant losses.

Lin Jilu glanced at Lu Yuxiang's chest and reluctantly said, "Yes, it's already settled." He didn't want to reveal that the final compensation was just a fifth-grade Falling Seed Pill. Green Elixir True Immortal didn't want children and wouldn't be interested in the pill, and anyone who knew this would realize he had been tricked.

Living for so long, this was the first time he had made such a mistake, which made him very uncomfortable. He must get the pill and the contents of the jade box, and take them back to the sect leader to settle the matter.

Lian Fei knew Lin Jilu wouldn't reveal it. Such a humiliating matter, the more he talked about it, the more embarrassing it would be. The Cloud Sword Sect had gained an advantage this time, and the losses caused by Lu Dan couldn't be compensated with spirit fruits. They would certainly want the pill formula.

Mentioning Lu Dan, Lian Fei felt a headache. If he were an ordinary disciple, he could have been executed or expelled. However, Lu Dan had excellent potential and was favored by the peak masters, who taught him many techniques. But he turned out to be such a disappointment.

Even if the Cloud Sword Sect didn't find him attractive, there were other sects with alluring women. How could he be so infatuated with an evil cultivator? Well, he would take him back and let the sect leader decide his fate.

The Void Sect didn't expect the matter to be settled so quickly. Teng Tai looked at Lu Yuxiang, who still had a faint Golden Core aura, indicating the effects of the pill were still ongoing.

Such a pill was a valuable item, and he wondered where the Cloud Sword Sect had obtained it. A few years ago, they suddenly established the Heavenly Elixir Peak, probably because they had acquired this pill formula. He wanted to seize the formula, but seeing that the Ming Sect's young sect leader also had an interest, he decided to report to his sect leader first, hoping to use his injuries to pressure the Cloud Sword Sect.

Even if he couldn't get the formula, he would make them hand over a few pills, or this trip would be for nothing.

The matter was thus concluded. No one remembered or cared how Lu Xiaodi had ended up in the Ghost Spirit Sect. Even Lu Yuxiang, who was angry about Lu Dan, forgot to ask about it.

Lu Xiaodi and her companion wanted to see Lu Dan and confront him about his actions, despite his promises. However, Lian Fei didn't allow them to see him, as he was already confined. They would have to wait until they returned to the Cloud Sword Sect. They were disappointed and had to wait to vent their anger.

The Tianling Sect and the Ghost Spirit Sect were both destroyed. The Ghost Spirit Sect's members were either dead or had fled, while the Tianling Sect left many disciples. These disciples were taken over by the Ming Sect. Those who were obedient and useful were kept under restrictions, while those who were not were stripped of their cultivation and expelled.

Hearing that these were their only options, almost everyone chose to serve the Ming Sect, even going as far as to prove their innocence by reciting their family histories, showing that their ancestors had no evil intentions, and hoping the Ming Sect would spare them. They only wanted to live and contribute to the Ming Sect.

These matters were unrelated to the Cloud Sword Sect. Lu Yuxiang went to treat her injuries, and Lu Xiaodi said she wanted to sleep, staying in the room arranged by the Ming Sect. Later, she pretended to be hungry and, carrying the tripod, went to the Tianling Sect's peak.

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