Chapter 99

Below the platform, tens of thousands of disciples of Shujian Mountain were in a noisy uproar, while the Sword Selection Platform exuded a chilling atmosphere.

This time, apart from the sect leader Li Xingjian, the Second Elder of Shujian Mountain also sat in the main seat, eyes closed, resting. Qin Feng recognized this person; he was the white-haired elder who sat in the elder's seat on his first day at Shujian Mountain.

This white-haired elder was also a powerful expert at the Tian Gang realm, though his cultivation was slightly inferior to Li Xingjian's.

As for the First Elder of Shujian Mountain, it was rumored that he was always in a life-or-death trial and would not easily show himself unless the sect was in mortal danger. However, this only added to the First Elder's mystique.

The First Elder did not involve himself in worldly affairs, so the Elder Hall of Shujian Mountain was usually managed by the Second Elder, who held more power than even the sect leader. Therefore, even Li Xingjian had to be polite to him.

Without the Second Elder's word, the many Tian Gang realm elders on the platform did not dare to make a sound.

Li Xingjian's seat was next to the Second Elder. At this moment, his silver eyebrows were raised, clearly still upset over the previous incident.

As the people below gradually gathered and the time approached, Li Xingjian turned his head and whispered a few words to the Second Elder, who nodded, indicating that Li Xingjian should handle the matter.

Li Xingjian stood up and walked to the front of the platform.

His sharp eyes swept over the assembly, and wherever they went, everyone was frightened into silence. The scene suddenly became deathly quiet, so quiet that the sound of a needle dropping could be heard.

One glance had such an effect!

This clearly showed how deeply the authority of Li Xingjian as the sect leader was ingrained.

With the atmosphere quiet, Li Xingjian nodded in satisfaction. His gaze turned cold, and he said solemnly, "A few days ago, two mysterious people infiltrated our Shujian Mountain and killed people. I believe many of the disciples here have personally experienced this disaster. To eliminate the two infiltrators, our sect lost Elders Luo Ping and Bai Ping, and hundreds of Shujian Mountain disciples! Do you remember this humiliation?"

"We remember!"

Below the platform, the Shujian Mountain disciples nodded, their faces filled with indignation. Especially the disciples of Elders Luo Ping and Bai Ping, who were filled with righteous anger, tears in their eyes, and loudly echoed.

"Those who killed our sect members—Earth Corpse Sect!"

"This is the shame of Shujian Mountain!"

If this grudge is not avenged, Elders Luo Ping and Bai Ping will die with their eyes open, and the hundreds of Shujian Mountain disciples who died in vain will not rest in peace! Therefore, we must avenge them! We will mobilize the full strength of Shujian Mountain to avenge them! Defend Shujian Mountain, defend the dignity of our sect!

"Revenge, revenge, revenge!"

Ten thousand people below the platform shouted in unison.

Qin Feng was speechless.

Especially when he saw the Shujian Mountain disciples around him, their enthusiasm ignited by Li Xingjian's few words, shouting enthusiastically, he genuinely felt sorry for them, being used as pawns without even knowing it. Sigh, Li Xingjian was truly despicable, clearly the two mysterious people used the Silver Puppet Corpse Talisman to control the corpses, yet he deliberately confused the issue, shifted the blame, and defamed the Earth Corpse Sect, successfully pushing the long-standing hatred between the sects to a breaking point.

Was this premeditated?

Did the invasion by the two mysterious people just give Li Xingjian a reason to start a war between the sects?

This was highly likely!

He had seen shameless people before, but never one as shameless as this!

Especially Li Xingjian, a despicable and base person, a hypocrite who lied without blushing, his pretended righteous and dirty face made Qin Feng feel nauseous.

No wonder Tian Yao had no good feelings towards the righteous sects.

While it couldn't be generalized, there were indeed many hypocrites and true villains. They preached righteousness on the surface but secretly plotted and schemed, even inciting war for personal gain. What was the difference between their actions and those of the demon path?

While Qin Feng was speculating, Li Xingjian revealed the reason.

War always needs a fundamental explanation, simply put, a motive for killing, to eliminate any doubts in the minds of the intelligent.

Seeing that the emotions of the Shujian Mountain disciples below the platform had been fully stirred, Li Xingjian suddenly changed his tone and said, "I have already sent people to investigate the reason for the evil invasion of our sect. In the Tianhuan Mountain Range, a large vein of mystic stone was discovered. Although the Tianhuan Mountain Range is a border area between our Shujian Mountain and the Earth Corpse Sect, the majority of the vein is on our side. Moreover, we discovered this vein first, so the mining rights should belong to us. However, in recent days, the Earth Corpse Sect has been eyeing this mystic stone vein with greed! They even sent people to infiltrate our sect, causing trouble, and attempted to kidnap my son to force me to comply. Look, these two corpses can serve as evidence! The clothes they wore are from the Earth Corpse Sect, and these two people are the Earth Corpse Sect's Tian Gang realm elders, Hei Sang and Gang Xi.

Although the two culprits have been punished, their brazen infiltration and killing in our Shujian Mountain is simply too disrespectful. This cannot be tolerated. If this grudge is not avenged, I, Li Xingjian, will not be a man. Disciples of Shujian Mountain, listen to my command, follow me to the Tianhuan Mountain Range, and reclaim the mystic stone vein that belongs to our sect. Anyone who sees a disciple of the Earth Corpse Sect, do not show mercy. Follow me, exterminate the demons, kill, kill, kill!

Kill, kill, kill, kill!

With these words, the entire Shujian Mountain was filled with a killing aura, and the atmosphere reached its peak.

"Good!"

Seeing that the hearts of the people could be used, Li Xingjian loudly shouted—

Where are the divine swords Tianque and Pojun of our sect?

"Tianque is here, Pojun is here!"

Two middle-aged men, one carrying a broadsword with a golden glow, stood below the platform, kneeling on one knee and loudly responding. The other, carrying a narrow purple sword, also stepped out of the ranks and responded in unison.

"Good!" Li Xingjian nodded, very satisfied.

"Where are the Zijing and Tianlei swords of our sect?"

"Zijing is here!"

A beautiful and ethereal female cultivator stepped out of the crowd, knelt below the platform, and responded crisply. Li Haoran flew from behind Li Xingjian, landed below the platform, stood tall, and responded loudly.

"Tianlei is ready to depart at any time!"

"Good!"

Seeing his son's high morale, Li Xingjian nodded in satisfaction.

"Where are the three female ancient swords of our sect—Yuehua, Ziyun, and Lan Yao?"

"We are here!"

Three young women with heroic demeanor stepped out of the ranks. Qin Feng noticed that Huo Siyan, carrying Lan Yao, was also among them, standing tall and proud.

"Good!"

"Where are the Four Walls of Flowing Clouds?"

Four young women who looked identical stepped out of the ranks—

"Master, we are here!"

"Good!"

Where are the Five Mother and Son Swords?

"We are here!"

Where are the Six Killing Swords?

...

"Where are the Seven Cloud Swords?"

"Seven Cloud Swords, here!"

This time, only five people stepped out!

Qin Feng noticed that Zhan Bai and Gu Yunchuan were missing. Zhan Bai was facing the Ghost Sword Cliff, and Gu Yunchuan's body lay on the platform. Seven minus two was not a good look, which made Li Xingjian frown.

At this moment, a loud voice suddenly came from afar—

The leader of the Seven Cloud Swords, Zhan Bai, is here!

With these words, a sword beam shot in.

The sword landed, and a person appeared!

Zhan Bai was tall and imposing, standing steadily below the platform. He took a few steps forward, stopped at the position of the leader of the Seven Cloud Swords, and knelt down, requesting to join the battle, "Disciple Zhan Bai is willing to fight, please grant permission, Master."

Zhan Bai's appearance, though unexpected by Li Xingjian, was not the time to dampen morale. After a moment of hesitation, he agreed.

"Good! Take your place!"

"Thank you, Master!"

"Surprisingly, it's Zhan Bai? He's here too!"

"Yes, wasn't he punished to face the Ghost Sword Cliff?"

"Yes, I heard he was possessed, which is why he was punished."

The crowd murmured, but Zhan Bai seemed not to hear, standing alone at the position of the leader of the Seven Cloud Swords, his presence like a drawn sword, his aura piercing the sky.

What strong sword qi, it seems Zhan Bai's cultivation has improved.

"But, why did Zhan Bai leave this time?"

"Perhaps he has come to his senses?"

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