Chapter 61

In the guest seats, Master Zhinfei of the Kunlun Sect took the chief seat, followed by his three junior brothers, Mr. Zhong, Tianchi Shangren, and Youlongzi Wei Shaoshao, Linglingzi of the Wudang Sect, Wu Li and Sitai Xu of the Laoshan Sect, Liu Buxuan and Liu Buxu of the Maoshan Sect, Shen Tong, Feng Niangzi Zhao Jinzhen, and Yugan Zhenren Jin Shenzi of the Huashan Sect, who were invited by Zhitong to support the cause. Below them were Mingyizi, Keyizi, Lingxuzi, and Shuiyunzi Su Xianxiang of the Chongyang Sect. The Wudang Four Friends were a generation younger than the others, and Yue Qing also arranged for them to sit at the end.

Everyone took their seats, and Yue Qing said, "The time has come, but Uncle Master Maha and the other senior and junior brothers have not arrived. They may have been delayed by something, or they may not want to get involved with us anymore and have truly retired. We won't wait for them. Since our master passed away, the Wutai Sect has been divided, and the senior and junior brothers have scattered, each seeking their own livelihood. Some were frightened by the three immortals and two elders of the Emei Sect and dare not think of revenge, fleeing to distant lands to practice in seclusion. Some endure humiliation and hide their abilities, secretly accumulating strength to prepare for the third sword duel with the Emei Sect, to avenge our master and wash away the shame of the past. Some try to rally allies to oppose the Emei Sect, but they do so without scruples..."

Long Fei shouted from below, "Why are you talking nonsense? Quickly hand over the Taiyi Wuyan Luo and the Daoist book! Let's discuss where the treasures and the book should go!"

His words were met with cheers and support from Qian Xiao, Tan Gan, Bai Xiao, Zhitong, and others.

Yue Qing nodded and said, "Brother Long is right." He flipped his wrist, and a jade box appeared in his palm, its surface enveloped in a layer of colorful smoke.

The Seven Star Hall fell silent instantly, and everyone stared, some with greedy eyes. Zhitong was the most eager: "The Taiyi Wuyan Luo is our sect's most precious treasure. In the past, it was always carried by our master. Wherever this treasure appeared, our master was there. It has become a symbol of the Wutai Sect's leadership. In my opinion, it should be given to the leader of the Wutai Sect."

"Agreed!" To everyone's surprise, Yue Qing readily agreed, "The Taiyi Wuyan Luo should be given to the leader of the Wutai Sect. However, since there is no leader at the moment, let's set it aside for now." Without waiting for anyone to speak, he continued, holding up the Daoist book, "This is the lower volume of the Hunyuan Immortal Scripture, which records our master's accumulated insights over hundreds of years of Daoist practice, including 2,200 methods of alchemy and 5,300 methods of treasure refinement. It is the supreme treasure of our Wutai Sect! I believe there are three types of people who should not learn it. Apart from these three, anyone can read it freely." His gaze swept from Fayuan at the chief seat to Zhitong at the end, "The first type is those who are not disciples of the Wutai Sect."

Upon hearing this, Long Fei's face turned dark: "Yue, what do you mean?"

Yue Qing countered, "My meaning is that only fellow disciples of the Wutai Sect can study this book. Otherwise, anyone on the street could be pulled in to practice, even from other sects like the Emei Sect, Qingcheng Sect, Xuan Yin Sect, and Bai Gu Sect, which would be outrageous!"

"You..." Long Fei was so angry that his face turned ashen, but he couldn't find a way to refute Yue Qing's argument.

The fat demon Bai Xiao, knowing that Long Fei had mastered the Nine Mother Yin Soul Sword, decided to support him: "Although Brother Long joined the Bai Gu Sect, he is still our master's disciple. Why can't he study the Daoist book left by our master? Moreover, when our master was about to pass away, he taught the ten major disciples the methods to refine the ten major protective swords of our sect. You all were not up to the task, but only Brother Long has successfully refined the sword! In my opinion, Brother Long should be the leader of the Wutai Sect, leading us to victory in the third sword duel with the Emei Sect!"

Yue Qing replied, "The Nine Mother Yin Soul Sword is our sect's most precious treasure and a closely guarded secret. He leaked it to the Bai Gu Sect! I haven't even held him accountable for this grave offense, and you are supporting him! Are you also planning to betray our master and join another sect?"

Tan Gan tried to argue, but when he saw Yue Qing's gaze, which was filled with infinite authority, he was intimidated and could not continue.

Long Fei looked around and saw that no one was speaking up for him. He realized that everyone agreed with Yue Qing's rule that outsiders could not study the Daoist book. Knowing he couldn't practice the profound methods today, he decided to cause a commotion, disrupt the gathering, and try to grab the heavenly book in the chaos. Even if he couldn't get it, he wouldn't let Yue Qing have a smooth meeting.

Long Fei kicked his chair to pieces and shouted, "What are you, to speak to me like this? Our master's things, why should you be the one to distribute them!" He raised his hand, and a thick black smoke emerged from his sleeve, forming a millstone-sized ghostly white bone claw that lunged at Yue Qing, aiming to grab and crush him and the table in front of him. This bone claw was a secret technique of the Bai Gu Sect, capable of seizing an opponent's flying sword and breaking it into two pieces.

However, the most dangerous part was not the bone claw but the dozens of emerald green flames that spewed from beneath it, accompanied by the sharp, eerie wails of ghostly spirits. Hidden within were thirteen Nine Mother Yin Soul Swords. This sword ranked fourth among the five major magic swords of the Wutai Sect, even ahead of the Shenyin Sword, which Yue Qing had repeatedly failed to refine. When an enemy encountered it, the ghostly wails would first disorient them, and the black smoke would further confuse them. Even if they managed to escape, they would fall ill. If the sword's edge cut them, even a small scratch would mean certain death, as the wound would fester and the only way to survive would be to undergo a painful rebirth.

Long Fei was always rebellious, and in the Wutai Sect, he only respected his master and his eldest brother. He resented Yue Qing for embarrassing him in public and for his close relationship with his enemy, Shuiyunzi. Therefore, he launched a deadly attack. If Yue Qing tried to defend against the ghostly claw, he would be torn apart by the Nine Mother Yin Soul Swords. If he tried to defend against the flying sword, he would be seized by the ghostly claw. At the very least, he could retreat to the heavenly book.

The people in the hall saw the black smoke and green flames, feeling the intense heat on their faces and a chill in their hearts. Those who were close and had weaker cultivation were already shivering, their teeth chattering.

"Brother Yue, be careful!" Liu Buxu stood up first, ready to use the sect's supreme treasure, the Five Elders Immortal Seal, but was held back by his brother, Liu Buxuan.

At the same time, Fayuan, Liu Quan, Wu Li, Sitai Xu, Keyizi, Lingxuzi, and the Wudang Four Friends all released their flying swords, aiming to tear Long Fei apart.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye. Long Fei did not expect so many to attack him. The sword light flickered, and he had no time to dodge. In a panic, he used the Body Dissolution and Transformation Technique, using a finger to take the hit. His left little finger automatically detached, and a surge of blood and qi enveloped him, propelling him into the air. However, after flying a dozen steps, he collided with a thin layer of colorful smoke. He was shocked: "Taiyi Wuyan Luo!" No matter which direction he tried, he could not break through, and he felt a growing sense of fear.

The flying swords of the others were also blocked by the colorful smoke, unable to strike. They saw Yue Qing use a cloud of smoke to completely envelop Long Fei, including the ghostly bone claw and the thirteen Nine Mother Yin Soul Swords. The swords, highly intelligent, flew and stabbed wildly, but could not break through the barrier.

Seeing that Yue Qing had easily subdued Long Fei, not even a wisp of black smoke or a spark of green fire escaped, everyone realized he was well-prepared and capable of handling the situation. They all breathed a sigh of relief and retracted their flying swords.

"Thank you all for your assistance, but dealing with this traitor is my responsibility. Please, all of you, continue to enjoy your tea." Yue Qing contracted the Taiyi Wuyan Luo, which gradually shrank like a large bag, "Long Fei, you dared to use the Nine Mother Yin Soul Sword to kill me in the Seven Star Hall. Truly, 'facing a hundred benefits, one can sever their own limbs.' You are not worthy to be our master's disciple!"

Long Fei used the Nine Mother Yin Soul Sword to stab and slash wildly, but it only created ripples on the Taiyi Wuyan Luo. He tried other techniques, but none worked. As the space around him shrank, and Yue Qing's voice grew more stern, he became increasingly afraid and said with a false bravado, "You dare to kill me? The Bai Gu Sect will ensure you never find peace in this life!"

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