"when!"
As the bell rang, its long, drawn-out sound signaling the official start of the battle for the throne of the Kun Sect.
In Kunmen Square, a number of disciples had already gathered, standing according to their respective peaks and pavilions, all staring intently at the stone platforms that seemed to float in mid-air and were chained to the ground.
Judging from the aura emanating from the people sitting above, they were all martial artists at the Yuanfu Realm. In the center seat sat an old man in a black robe with his eyes closed.
Qin Xin rushed over immediately after finishing his cultivation. After glancing at the martial artist on the stone platform, he gained a better understanding of the current situation of the Kun Sect.
Three elders surrounded the Eighth Elder in the front row, with two empty seats, presumably for the peak masters of the East Peak and the main peak. Hua Jin and Yun Lei of the East Peak sat in the back row, keeping some distance from each other. Judging from their auras, the two seemed to be subtly competing with each other.
Qin Xin was also curious, so he turned his gaze to Yun Lei, the master of Lei Pavilion. Yun Lei looked much older than Hua Jin. His hair was styled in a bun with a lot of white hair. His eyebrows were very thick, and there was some black under his eyes. Just by looking at him, he seemed to be a person with a fiery temper. His clothes were also very gorgeous. He wore a long robe with red tops and white cranes, and the cuffs faintly revealed a golden light, as if they were embroidered with gold thread.
Hua Jin was quite different today. Compared to before, she dressed more simply. Although she tried to cover up her somewhat plump figure, it still seemed to be about to be revealed. Some of the younger disciples stared at Hua Jin, their eyes sparkling as they spoke, as if they couldn't control themselves.
However, upon seeing a somewhat heroic figure slowly approaching, the unrestrained gazes directed at Hua Jin quickly ceased.
Because Qin Xin was the only person on the main peak, he stood alone, but no one noticed him; it was as if he didn't exist at all.
The somewhat heroic figure walked away slowly, and the group of female disciples behind her howled like wolves. However, under the gaze of the very heroic woman, the howling stopped abruptly, as if they were terrified of her.
When the somewhat heroic figure saw Qin Xin standing alone to the side, he paused for a moment, then turned and walked towards Qin Xin instead of heading towards the location of the East Peak.
Shui Qingxi had her hair completely tied up, which was quite different from when they first met. Moreover, she was dressed like a man, and every step she took was extremely solid. As she spoke, her eyes, as clear as autumn water, sparkled.
Qin Xin turned his gaze to Qin Xue and the others behind Shui Qingxi and noticed that their attire seemed similar to Shui Qingxi's, just like the standard robes of the Dynasty's army.
"Since you are unwilling to enter the Mortal Flower Pavilion, if we happen to meet during the competition for the peak, I would be grateful if you could lend a helping hand."
Shui Qingxi spoke slowly. She was naturally aware of Qin Xin's cultivation level of the sixth level of the Awakening Realm. During the struggle for the spiritual veins, unexpected events occurred one after another, and even she was not confident in securing a spiritual vein.
"Mm." Qin Xin nodded gently.
"Haha, Brother Qin Xin, since you're not going to the Fan Hua Pavilion, then come to my Lei Pavilion."
Just after Qin Xin nodded, a discordant voice rang out.
Upon seeing the arrival of the group, Shui Qingxi's face instantly darkened, and her eyes, which had previously been as clear as autumn water, were now filled with murderous intent.
"Oh my, isn't this Miss Qingxi? It's been so long!" Qian Qianyan said.
After arriving at Kunmen Square, Yunyi saw Shui Qingxi and the others, a strange look flashed in his eyes, and he slowly walked over.
Qin Xin also turned his gaze to the back of Yun Yi and the others, and found a boy of about seventeen years old beside them. His features were vaguely similar to Yun Yi's, but his face seemed to have no expression. He carried a large sword-shaped spiritual weapon on his back, which was wrapped in white cloth strips and exuded a faint chill.
Qin Xin naturally had some impression of this young man. He had seen him when the Kunmen disciples were teaching. This person was Ji Ju from the East Peak of the Kunmen, who was also one of the Ten Peak Masters.
"Hmph! What are you people from the Thunder Pavilion doing here!"
Standing behind Shui Qingxi, she let out a clear, angry voice, as if she had also suffered at the hands of this group, her little face full of indignation.
"What? If your Fan Hua Pavilion can come to this place, why can't our Lei Pavilion!"
Han Yao, dressed like a pretty boy, smiled slightly and said softly.
"roll!"
Shui Qingxi's true energy erupted instantly, her eyes fixed coldly on the people from Lei Ge. After uttering a single word, her powerful aura swept over them.
Faced with Shui Qingxi's powerful aura, Yun Yi and the others smiled as if their scheme had succeeded.
"call!"
Ji Ju exhaled a long breath of white air, instantly enveloping the group, and Shui Qingxi's oppressive aura vanished in an instant.
"If you keep running, even if my Mortal Flower Pavilion fails to seize the spiritual vein, I will drag your Thunder Pavilion down with me!"
Shui Qingxi's clear and cold voice suddenly rang out, and the Kunmen disciples from other peaks on the square also turned their gazes toward this place.
"The group at Dongfeng has started fighting amongst themselves again!"
"Internal strife is good, because it gives us more opportunities!"
"The North Peak is now even stronger, and I heard they are planning to seize six spiritual veins this time."
"What? They're too greedy! Six spiritual veins means they want to occupy six peak positions."
Hearing the surrounding chatter, Yun Yi and the others dared not provoke Shui Qingxi too much, because they believed that Shui Qingxi would really do that.
"Since you're cooperating with Fan Hua Ge and we'll have to meet again, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Yun Yi suddenly turned his head, his eyes filled with a threatening look, and said softly.
"casual."
Qin Xin shrugged, looking indifferent. After Yun Yi thoroughly investigated his background, he became wary of this person.
The most terrifying enemies are not those who are out in the open, but those who appear friendly on the surface but are actually up to all sorts of tricks behind the scenes.
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On the stone platform, the North Peak Master, who appeared somewhat aloof and refined, also noticed the commotion on Qin Xin's side. He gently shook his head and said softly, "Yun Lei, it seems that the East Peak was once second only to the Kunmen Main Peak. Now, it still needs to be led well."
Just as the voice fell, another elderly man beside him, who appeared slightly younger, spoke slowly in a somewhat aged voice, "Peak Master Wan Chang, I don't agree with what you said. The East Peak doesn't have a peak master yet, so it's probably not appropriate to let Yun Lei lead it."
"What, Peak Master Hao Li, do you think Hua Jin is capable of leading East Peak?"
It seemed that Wan Chang, the master of the North Peak, and Hao Li, the master of the South Peak, were at odds, and they were exchanging words and engaging in some kind of contest.
"Heh, I think Peak Master Hao Li has a point. However, the position of Peak Master of the East Peak has been vacant for a long time. Perhaps it's time to choose a new one."
"Oh? Huang Yong and Hao Li, it seems that the two peak masters have now formed a united front."
After the West Peak Master spoke, Wan Chang, the North Peak Master, raised his eyebrows, but he was not surprised. He was already used to the two of them joining forces, after all, the strength of his North Peak was undeniable.
"The matter of the East Peak Master is something for the East Peak to handle themselves; you shouldn't meddle."
The Eighth Elder, dressed in black robes, did not open his eyes. After his aged voice was uttered, the three peak masters remained silent.
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