315: Tianming Sect, self-confident Liu Cang

Traveling through the spatial aisle, they were getting closer to the Tianming Sect's territory.

"Mr. Lin, this time going to the Tianming Sect, are we attacking directly, or is there some procedure?"

Yao Tianhuo asked as Lin Xiu stopped Cultivating.

"Procedure? When have we ever had a procedure?"

Lin Xiu was startled. They had always acted directly and never hesitated.

"That's the Tianming Sect after all, one of the two great Sects. It has existed for countless years in the Central Region, and there might be some old monsters still alive there."

It turned out Yao Tianhuo was worried about whether there would be a Dou Saint powerhouse behind the Tianming Sect.

Although he had a Breakthrough to Dou Saint, he also understood the differences between Dou Saints.

Compared to the gap in each Realm of a Dou Zun, the difference between Dou Saints of the same Realm, even between the Early, Middle, and Late Stages, was enormous.

"There should only be one Half-Saint."

Lin Xiu recalled for a moment, not entirely sure, "Let's go and see. If it's really not possible, I'll lend you the Heavenly Flame."

"Good! It's a deal!"

Yao Tianhuo was relieved.

Not long after.

The spatial ship rushed out of the aisle.

In the distant mountain range, a Sect's gate appeared. A dense bloody Qi hovered above the gate, like an unyielding haze.

Lin Xiu and Yao Tianhuo landed in front of the gate.

"Who are you? What business do you have at the Tianming Sect?"

The Disciple by the gate couldn't discern their strength but could sense their extraordinary nature.

"Please inform them that Mr. Lin is here to claim compensation."

Lin Xiu looked at him.

The Disciple's bewildered gaze turned to his companion, who also looked confused.

He could only leave a "Please wait" and hurried inside.

At this moment.

In the main hall, a man was conversing with someone, "Regarding the Flower Sect's alliance, does Xie Jun have the authority? As far as I know, the master of the Flower Sect is not yet your beloved."

Across from him sat a man with an evil smile on his lips.

Upon hearing the question, Yao Hua Xie Jun's face flashed with a hint of indignation, "Some wild woman who appeared from nowhere was actually favored by that old hag."

After complaining, he looked at the other party, "Sect Leader Liu, rest assured, in at most a year, that old hag will breathe her last. By then, will an outsider like her really dare to contend with us?"

"Xie Jun seems very confident."

The man smiled, "Then I will await Xie Jun's news here."

"Good, I will await Sect Leader Liu's presence at the Flower Sect."

Yao Hua Xie Jun cupped his hands. The two clinked their teacups as if they were wine, drank a sip, and smiled.

Just then.

A figure rushed into the hall from outside, knelt on one knee, and cupped his fists, saying, "Sect Master, a young man calling himself Lin Xiu has arrived outside the gate, saying he wants our Xuanming Sect to pay compensation."

"Lin Xiu? Who is that? When did the Tianming Sect have any dealings with him?"

The man frowned and put down his teacup.

Beside him, Yao Hua Xie Jun suddenly thought of something and asked about his appearance. The Disciple respectfully replied.

"Sect Leader Liu, this Lin Xiu seems to be the one who won the Alchemist Grand Meeting not long ago."

After hearing this, Yao Hua Xie Jun said.

"Oh?"

The man rose, "Let's go take a look."

"Since there's an esteemed guest, Sect Leader Liu, I won't trouble you further."

Yao Hua Xie Jun followed him out.

Arriving at the gate.

He had seen Lin Xiu's appearance and was more certain. After giving Liu Cang a look, he flashed away.

"My apologies, Disciple did not know that Mr. Lin, the champion of the Alchemist Grand Meeting, had traveled so far. Please come inside."

Liu Cang sized up Lin Xiu, not rushing to ask questions, but invited him into the main hall first.

A mere Alchemist Grand Meeting champion dared to come to the Tianming Sect to demand compensation. He must have swallowed a bear's heart and leopard's guts to even open his mouth.

A cold glint flashed in his eyes.

He thought he was hiding it well, but in reality, it didn't escape the eyes of Lin Xiu and Yao Tianhuo.

However, neither of them paid it any mind.

The strength of the person in front of them was far inferior to that of Celestial Blood River.

Along the way, Liu Cang proactively introduced himself as the Vice Sect Master of the Tianming Sect.

Currently, the Sect Master was in secluded Cultivation, and all matters of the Sect were entirely under his responsibility.

"Mr. Lin, may I ask how the Tianming Sect has offended you?"

After taking their seats in the main hall, Liu Cang asked with curiosity.

"Yi Chen is a member of your Tianming Sect, right?"

Lin Xiu said indifferently.

Liu Cang was slightly startled. Could it be that Evil Spirit had provoked him?

He replied, "Yi Chen is indeed a member of the Tianming Sect. I wonder what he did? I will notify him now to return and apologize to Mr. Lin."

"No need, he has already paid the price for his actions."

Lin Xiu waved his hand.

As he spoke, Liu Cang's pupils on the seat slightly contracted.

He probed, "Mr. Lin killed him?"

Lin Xiu nodded.

Boom!

The next second, Liu Cang slammed his palm down, pulverizing the armrest of the chair.

Lin Xiu's expression was calm, without any apparent change.

"Mr. Lin, that Yi Chen is, after all, a Core Disciple of my Tianming Sect. No matter what he did, it was at least not a capital offense. Now you've killed him and still have the audacity to come to the Tianming Sect to demand compensation. Are you not taking the Tianming Sect too lightly?"

Liu Cang's face was gloomy, his eyes filled with a chilling coldness, carrying a pressure that enveloped Lin Xiu.

"Sect Leader Liu, if your attitude is better, this matter can still be discussed. If you maintain this attitude, I presume you must have heard the rumors about the Wind and Thunder Pavilion and the Ice River Valley."

Lin Xiu said lightly, as if the wind and clouds were calm.

However.

"Threatening me?"

Liu Cang's lips curled into a sneer, "You're comparing such a force to the Tianming Sect, you've chosen the wrong opponent."

"So, there's nothing to discuss?"

Raising an eyebrow, Lin Xiu waved his palm.

Yao Tianhuo, sitting beside him, immediately understood.

"Want to fight?"

Liu Cang's lips turned downwards, showing a hint of disdain. On the Tianming Sect's territory, could he possibly be afraid of a mere Alchemist Grand Meeting champion?

He was the first to strike with a palm.

A palm print of energy appeared, filled with a dense bloody color, dragging a sickening bloody aura, whistling towards Lin Xiu and the other.

Yao Tianhuo chuckled lightly and retaliated with a casual palm strike.

Boom!

A terrifying gust of wind burst forth, causing Lin Xiu's clothes to flutter, but he remained seated, unmoving.

Instead, a loud bang came from the opposite side. Liu Cang's previous seat was empty, and a huge hole appeared in the wall behind it.

Looking out through the hole, Liu Cang, covered in shattered bricks and debris, scrambled up from the ground, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

"Hmm?"

Lin Xiu turned his head, slightly puzzled.

Yao Tianhuo said, "There's a Qi deep within the Sect, stronger than that of Celestial Blood River."

He wasn't entirely sure if the opponent was a Dou Saint or a Half-Saint, so his first strike wasn't meant to be fatal.

The sound spread in all directions, and soon, figures whistled through the air, surging towards the main hall.

After a few breaths, a dense crowd surrounded the main hall.

"Sect Master, what happened?"

"Who dares to cause trouble in the Tianming Sect and even injure someone?!"

Several Elders emerged from the crowd and approached Liu Cang, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes.

One must know that Liu Cang was already an Eight-Revolutions Dou Zun, just a hair's breadth away from the Peak Nine-Revolutions.

Within the Sect, in terms of strength, he was only beneath the Sect Master and the Grand Elder.

But now he was actually injured?!

"As expected of the Alchemist Grand Meeting champion, to be able to gather such a powerful expert so quickly."

Liu Cang wiped the blood from his lips. Being so disheveled in front of the Sect members made him extremely displeased. "But since you dared to come to the Tianming Sect, I'll tell you honestly, this time you've hit a brick wall!"

"Sect Master, is the person inside Lin Xiu?"

An Elder frowned upon hearing this and asked in a deep voice.

Liu Cang nodded.

"We must immediately invite the Grand Elder!"

The Elder immediately said.

"Hmm?"

Liu Cang was startled, confusion surfacing in his eyes.