Not long after, news of the Zhenwu Hall's protective formation being broken spread like wildfire, accompanied by a variety of rumors, some true and some false, such as:
"The Zhenwu Hall's protective formation has been broken by one person!"
"The Lord of Zhenwu Hall surrendered without a fight, and even kowtowed three times, begging that person not to destroy Zhenwu Hall!"
"It is said that the one who broke the formation was Leng Rushuang, a former genius of Sage Hill!"
"This time I'm back, and I'll settle both old and new scores with the Flying Flower Sect!"
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Rumors flew everywhere, but what puzzled the people of Sage Hill was that in the past, the True Martial Hall would always come out to clarify any remarks involving the True Martial Hall, whether true or false, but this time there was no movement for a long time.
This makes one wonder if those rumors are true? The Zhenwu Hall is already in dire straits, so naturally it has no time to come out and clarify anything!
The once peaceful Sage Hill was already somewhat turbulent due to the selection of Sages. With the Zhenwu Hall incident, it instantly became much more lively. Unlike most sects who just watched the show, the Flying Flower Sect was the first to be affected by the rumors!
Previously, marrying off the sect's most talented members to the Heavenly Gate Sect had already drawn criticism from countless cultivators. Later, the bizarre move of issuing a warrant for Leng Rushuang's arrest caused many cultivators who had initially come to the sect to abandon their plans to become disciples...
Even such a brilliant and talented person could not escape the fate of being betrayed, let alone ordinary people like them. If they really joined, who knows what would happen!
After that, the Flying Flower Sect plummeted in popularity. Coupled with the Tianmen Sect's blockade, the already precarious sect was in even worse shape. If it weren't for the Flying Flower Sect's strength, it would probably have been expelled from the sect long ago...
"Sister, this is all the information my husband got from the Palace Master. Leng Rushuang is indeed not dead, but the person who broke the Zhenwu Palace's protective formation was not her, but someone else!"
A beautiful young woman with almond-shaped eyes and delicate eyebrows spoke with a solemn expression. Standing before her was another woman with striking beauty, whose features bore a resemblance to hers.
But unlike her delicate appearance, the woman called "elder sister" had a slender and well-proportioned figure, her face was fair and her demeanor was imposing. She exuded an aura of authority that came from someone who had long held a high position, making people dare not look her in the eye!
"I never expected Leng Rushuang to be so troublesome. Despite being wanted by our sect for a century and assassinated by the Tianmen Sect, she still managed to return. Qingzhi, what is the Zhenwu Hall's attitude towards Leng Rushuang? Has it been clearly stated?"
The beautiful, delicate young woman was none other than Qingzhi. After hearing her sister's words, Qingzhi frowned and said:
"After my husband asked the Palace Master about these matters, he wanted to inquire further, but the Palace Master, citing seclusion as an excuse, gave my husband a few brief instructions and then said nothing more. I'm a little confused about his attitude..."
"Hmph! The selection of saints is imminent, and he's gone into seclusion at this crucial juncture, clearly showing he's not involved and wants to distance himself from the matter. It seems unlikely that we can rely on the True Martial Hall. Sigh..."
Hearing her sister's sigh, Qingzhi's brows furrowed with bitterness, and she choked out:
"Sister, it's all my fault. If I had agreed back then..."
"Qingzhi, shut up! These matters have nothing to do with you. Remember, you are now a member of the True Martial Hall. As for these things, leave them to me. I'll say it again: you are my only sister. Even if I had to make that choice a hundred times more, I would never change!"
Upon hearing these words, Qingzhi's beautiful eyes filled with tears, her face streaked with sorrow. After a long while, her emotions gradually calmed down, and she bowed to the woman, saying:
"Sister, if there's nothing else, I'll head back now. If there's any new news, I'll notify you immediately using a talisman. Take care!"
"Go ahead and relax. Although the Flying Flower Sect is not what it used to be, it is not so fragile and will not be easily manipulated!"
Qingzhi wiped away the tears on her face and, surrounded by dozens of people, left the Flying Flower Sect on a flying magic artifact. Watching Qingzhi disappear into the distance, the woman slumped into her seat in despair.
This person is none other than the sect leader of the Flying Flower Sect, Fairy Qingdai!
Looking utterly dejected, he slumped in the sect leader's seat, muttering to himself:
"Ru Shuang, don't blame me. Apart from you, no one else could have resolved the sect's deadlock back then. Now that you have escaped unscathed, why do you need to come back?"
Since you've returned, you could have just come to the sect to find me. Why bother joining another sect, especially the Hidden Moon Sect...? Feng Teng, it seems your insistence was right. With Leng Rushuang joining, the Hidden Moon Sect will surely rise to prominence. The Saint Selection is just around the corner, the perfect opportunity..."
"Participate in the selection of saints?"
Li Sisui was completely bewildered. Now that the Hidden Moon Sect had been settled, all he needed to do was visit the Flying Flower Sect, find the incomplete ancient text on the array formation, and understand what Senior Brother Lingyun was really planning. After that, there was nothing left for him to miss at Saint Hill...
If there was anything left that would make him linger, it would only be the unconscious Leng Rushuang...
As for the infighting among the sects of Saint Qiu, he never intended to get involved. This is why he didn't forcibly kill the Hall Master of Zhenwu Hall. It wasn't that he lacked the strength, but simply that he didn't want to create unnecessary trouble...
Imagine if Li Sisui had just arrived at Sage Hill and immediately killed the Hall Master of Zhenwu Hall. That would have inevitably broken the long-standing balance of Sage Hill and would most likely have made him the target of everyone's anger!
When all the cultivators of Saint Hill are united against the common enemy, there is really no better way than to run away. Even with the protagonist's halo, he can only run for his life. At that time, how can he go to Flying Flower Sect to find that incomplete ancient book of array?
Although Li Sisui is a novice in cultivation, it doesn't mean he's brainless. After all, he has experienced thirty years of harsh realities in society, and no one understands the meaning of being low-key better than him!
As the saying goes, "make a fortune quietly," and this is his future strategy. Therefore, he has absolutely no interest in this so-called selection of saints. Moreover, given his current familiarity with the protagonist's halo, if he gets involved, then the selection of saints will have nothing to do with anyone else...
Such a high-profile and flamboyant manner was not his style, but seeing that Daoist Fengteng's face was flushed and hesitant to speak, it was clear that this selection of saints was extremely important to him!
For a moment, Li Sisui hesitated again...
As for that incomplete ancient text on array formations, although he hadn't obtained it yet, he could sense from Leng Rushuang's words that it was definitely not a good thing...
Moreover, Su Jin wrote in black and white on the paper that he wanted his life. Although he didn't know what Senior Brother Lingyun was planning, compared to Leng Rushuang's words, he had gone to great lengths and must have a big plan. He had to read this ancient book of the broken formation!
The thought of Senior Brother Lingyun made Li Sisui uneasy. He wondered what this senior brother, whom he had never met, wanted to get from him, that he would go to such lengths.
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