Qingxuan Sect.
Yin Mingshan has returned and informed Sect Master Zhao Yuanliang of Qin Feng's reply.
Zhao Yuanliang was somewhat disappointed, shook his head, and said nothing.
This time, he received another invitation from the Overlord Blade Sect, which made him somewhat undecided.
He had some understanding of Dao Yufei from the Overlord Blade Sect; he was ruthless to himself and even more ruthless to others.
A ruthless person who can even abandon his own surname must have a reason for holding such a grand inauguration ceremony.
He summoned the elders to see what they thought.
"What do you all think the Overlord Blade Sect is up to?"
Someone said dismissively, "Sect Leader, I think whatever they want to do, since they've invited us to the ceremony, let's just ignore it."
Elder Wei Yong of the Enforcement Hall said, "Sect Master, according to the information we received, the newly appointed Sect Master of the Tyrant Blade Sect, Dao Yufei, has a conflict with our outcast Qin Feng. If we go there this time, we will inevitably be dragged into it."
"Oh, Qin Feng has already been expelled from the sect by us, and has nothing to do with us anymore. So why would he drag us down with him? Does his Tyrant Blade Sect dare to threaten my Azure Profound Sect?"
"Sect Master, what you said is true, but look, although Qin Feng was expelled from the sect, he is indeed related to us. He has offended so many people and admitted that he killed the Fan brothers."
"When the Fan family, the Crown Prince, and the Overlord Blade Sect all put pressure on us, do you think Qingxuan would fight against all three for a disciple who has been expelled from the sect? In the end, wouldn't we be on their side against Qin Feng?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yuanliang pondered deeply, finding the man's analysis to be reasonable.
If Qin Feng were to return to the sect, they would likely try to mediate for him. However, since he refused, it is highly unlikely that they would offend so many powerful forces for his sake.
The final result will only be a compromise under pressure from all sides, standing on the opposite side of Qin Feng, although this is not what he wants to see either.
Yin Mingshan understood all of this, and now he was secretly worried about Qin Feng.
Zhao Yuanliang asked, "What about the rest of you? What do you think?"
"I think things will work themselves out. There's no point in thinking about it now. We can't be sure what the Tyrant Blade Sect is up to right now. Since they've invited us, how can we, Qingxuan, refuse? Wouldn't that make us a laughingstock?"
Zhao Yuanliang nodded: "Alright, then let's prepare for the banquet."
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The Crown Prince's Residence.
Ji Taimei is in a good mood now; he has already sensed the implications behind this matter.
He muttered to himself:
"Qin Feng, I've let you be smug for so long, killing so many of my people. It's time to settle the score with you. Don't worry, it won't be long."
His eyes gleamed with malice, and his face wore a mocking expression.
"Without a powerful backer, you're just an ant. Let's see how you escape this time."
He felt he was capable again.
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The Fan family.
The patriarch, Fan Wentao, stared at the invitation from the Overlord Blade Sect, lost in thought.
"Interesting, really interesting. It's unbelievable that someone as cautious as Gao Qijun would make a mistake. I always thought Dao Yufei was someone who was focused on the way of the sword and had no interest in other things."
"Heh, I didn't expect him to be interested in the sect leader position. Is it because of Qin Feng?"
Fan Leng suggested from the side:
“Father, Dao Yufei is Wang Feiwu’s master. He probably wants to take revenge on Qin Feng. This time we can join forces to avenge our brother’s death and seek justice for Elder Fan Jizhong.”
Fan Wentao glanced at him and said, "You're looking at things too simply. Of course he wants revenge, but this is just a trigger. If Dao Yufei didn't have a desire for power, he wouldn't have done this. This man's ambition is starting to swell, and he may already be eyeing the entire Qingzhou."
Fan Leng was shocked: "Ah, you're saying he wants to unify Qingzhou? How is that possible? He doesn't have that ability."
“I was talking about his ambition, not that he can achieve it right now. Leng’er, you need to think long-term. You are my only son. You will be the head of the Fan family in the future. You need to think things through more.”
Fan Leng was overjoyed and quickly replied, "Yes, I understand."
Then he asked, "Father, this Tyrant Blade Sect is dangerous and has ulterior motives. Should we go?"
"Of course we'll go! One of the five major sects has sent us a formal invitation, how can we not go? Qingzhou hasn't been this lively in a long time."
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The Li family.
The Li family, one of the five major families.
The head of the family, Li Dehua, looked at the invitation in his hand and addressed the crowd:
"What do you all think about this?"
"This Dao Yufei is a wolf in sheep's clothing. He's been coveting the position of sect leader for a long time, but it's just internal strife within the Tyrant Blade Sect. There's nothing to say about it."
Li Dehua nodded and continued:
What are your thoughts on Li Si's death?
The crowd was somewhat taken aback.
"Li Si?"
"That Li Si who was expelled from the family a few years ago?"
"Oh, right, I remember now. What happened? He's dead? What does that have to do with us?"
“It’s true that it has nothing to do with us, but don’t forget, he has a younger brother, Li Lixiong, who is still in our Li family. He has considerable cultivation and is currently in seclusion. If he succeeds, he will reach the late stage of the Golden Core realm, which will change his influence in our Li family.”
"Ah, it's been so long, I almost forgot. Ever since his brother Li Si left the Li family, Li Lixiong has always been a loner and doesn't really contact his clansmen. Who knows what he's thinking?"
“This is a bit troublesome. Li Lixiong cares a lot about his brother Li Si. If he finds out that he is dead, he will definitely ask him a lot of questions.”
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