Chapter 99

When Qin Sang sat down, Yu Lian bowed slightly and said, "Just now, Young Lady You said that Daoist Friend Qin has something to ask. I wonder how I can be of assistance to Daoist Friend Qin. Please feel free to speak."

"This matter is not urgent," Qin Sang smiled, "I just heard Senior Yu talking about major events in the cultivation world, and I was quite intrigued. I wouldn't dare to disturb the refined interests of all the fellow Daoists. It's not too late to hear Senior Yu finish the secret story first."

Hearing this, the others nodded in agreement, and a few of them smiled kindly at Qin Sang.

Li You brought several cups of warm wine, gave one to Qin Sang, and sat down beside him.

Yu Lian took a sip of wine and praised, "Young Lady You's skills have improved even more! Since Daoist Friend Qin also wants to hear, I will tell everyone in detail... The biggest event in the cultivation world recently was the sudden invasion of the prestigious Yuanzhao Sect by the demonic sect, Kuaiyin Sect, a few months ago. At that time, several Golden Core elders engaged in fierce battles, turning the sky dark and the mountains and rivers pale. In the end, the Kuaiyin Sect was completely annihilated."

Qin Sang was staring at the amber wine in his cup and was startled when he heard this, raising his head.

The others also began to chatter, "Old man, don't you dare to fool us. How could the Kuaiyin Sect invade the Yuanzhao Sect and end up destroying itself? What happened to the Yuanzhao Sect? And what is the background of the Kuaiyin Sect?"

Yu Lian chuckled, "Don't be impatient, let me tell you slowly. To understand the reason for this battle, we must talk about the backgrounds of the Kuaiyin Sect and the Yuanzhao Sect. I believe some of you have heard of them, but you may only know the surface. For example, although the Yuanzhao Sect is declining now, several hundred years ago, its reputation was no less than that of the eight most prestigious orthodox sects in the Xiaohan Domain! The Kuaiyin Sect was also a formidable existence comparable to the Yuanzhao Sect."

"The founder of the Yuanzhao Sect was the Yuanzhao Ancestor, a Nascent Soul elder within the sect. The Kuaiyin Sect was founded by a Nascent Soul demon, the Kuaiyin Ancestor. Both were powerful figures in their time. The founding times of the two sects were almost the same, and even the names of the sects were derived from their founders. Isn't that a coincidence? Even more coincidentally, the two major sects were not far apart, facing each other like rivals, with a long-standing grudge."

"Back then, the Yuanzhao Ancestor and several major disciples died unexpectedly in an ancient battlefield. If it weren't for the Wuji Sect's warning, the Kuaiyin Ancestor would have taken advantage of the situation and destroyed the Yuanzhao Peak. It wasn't until the Kuaiyin Ancestor passed away that the conflict subsided. Who would have thought that the Kuaiyin Sect never forgot the old grudge and launched a surprise attack on the Yuanzhao Sect with all its might, only to end up destroying itself."

At this point, Yu Lian took another sip of wine, closed his eyes, and savored it leisurely.

The audience, who were engrossed in the story, suddenly became indignant and scolded Yu Lian.

"You old ghost, you always leave us hanging!"

"That's right, too unsatisfactory!"

...

Qin Sang was also anxious, wishing he could pry open Yu Lian's brain to find out. If the Kuaiyin Sect was really destroyed by the Yuanzhao Sect, he wouldn't have to worry about anything in the future, and the mysterious orchid would be his!

Yu Lian, on the other hand, was smug and laughed heartily, "Wouldn't it be too boring if I didn't leave you hanging?"

This provoked another round of complaints, and Yu Lian finally said with a smile, "When this news spread, it was also discussed in the family. What puzzled everyone was why the Kuaiyin Sect dared to invade the Yuanzhao Sect. After all, the protective array of the Yuanzhao Sect was not simple. It was set up by the Yuanzhao Ancestor and two Nascent Soul friends, one of whom was from the Yuanshen Sect. It was not something a few Golden Core cultivators could break. What's even more puzzling is that the protective array of the Yuanzhao Sect was indeed broken!"

"Broken?"

The audience was surprised, "If the protective array was broken, how did the Kuaiyin Sect end up being destroyed?"

Yu Lian shook his head, "Now there are many rumors, and I wasn't there, so I'm not sure which is true and which is false. But there is one piece of information that is probably not a rumor, as it came from the Wuji Sect. It is said that on that night, demonic flames filled the sky, and the Kuaiyin Sect came with overwhelming force, forcing the Supreme Patriarch of the Yuanzhao Sect to self-destruct his Golden Core, along with the protective array and the spiritual vein of the mountain. The terrifying power instantly killed one Golden Core elder of the Kuaiyin Sect and severely injured two others, while the Foundation Establishment cultivators suffered heavy casualties. If the situation wasn't so dire and beyond saving, the Supreme Patriarch wouldn't have resorted to self-destructing his Golden Core."

The audience gasped, "Self-destructed his Golden Core!"

Golden Core elders were beings they could hardly reach, and it was unimaginable how terrifying the scene must have been when a Golden Core elder self-destructed.

Qin Sang was also dazed. When he saw the terrifying explosion of the great sun that night, he had a vague idea. Now that it was confirmed, he was still incredibly shocked, muttering, "So ruthless..."

The Golden Core, the protective array, and the spiritual vein of Yuanzhao Peak were all detonated together. The Supreme Patriarch was indeed decisive.

"Indeed, a ruthless person!"

Yu Lian sighed, "His self-destruction seemed to result in a mutual loss, but it preserved his lineage and cut off the roots of his long-standing enemy. It's no wonder he could cultivate to the Golden Core stage and become the Supreme Patriarch."

A young man snorted, "That's because he had a Nascent Soul master. If we had the same cultivation resources, we would be no less accomplished!"

Yu Lian chuckled and nodded, then continued, "I believe the three Golden Core elders of the Kuaiyin Sect didn't expect the Supreme Patriarch of the Yuanzhao Sect to be so resolute. One died on the spot, and two were severely injured, which frightened them to death. They fled in panic. Another Golden Core elder of the Yuanzhao Sect pursued and killed one more, while the other hid in the Kuaiyin Sect. Later, the Wuji Sect came to the rescue and surrounded the Kuaiyin Sect, only to find that the Kuaiyin Sect had already fallen apart. It is said that the last one fled into the ancient battlefield, and the Kuaiyin Sect is now occupied by the Yuanzhao Sect, truly losing both the wife and the soldiers."

Qin Sang suddenly asked, "Which Golden Core demon of the Kuaiyin Sect survived?"

Yu Lian frowned, "I'm not sure. The information released by the Wuji Sect only said that the leader of the Kuaiyin Sect, who had committed many injustices, met his end. I guess this demon is dead. The other two were not well-known, so I don't know which one survived. Thinking about how the Kuaiyin Ancestor was a fierce demon in his lifetime, it's hard to believe that his lineage was cut off after just a few years. I wonder what the leader of the Kuaiyin Sect was thinking. It's said he was already five hundred years old and about to pass away, yet he suddenly launched this attack, not only costing his own life but also destroying the legacy of his ancestor."

Qin Sang lowered his head in deep thought. As long as one Golden Core of the Kuaiyin Sect was still alive, he wouldn't be safe.

Thinking about this, Qin Sang flattered, "The secrets you, Senior Yu, have shared have truly broadened my horizons. Just now, you mentioned the eight prestigious orthodox sects. I am quite ignorant and don't know much about many of them. Could you, Senior Yu, briefly introduce them to me so I can gain more knowledge?"