68: Hidden Boss

It exploded!

Looking at Ye Qingyu, who was standing in the air above Jiu Yi Peak.

And listening to her majestic voice.

The vast Tianyi Sect mountain gate.

Completely exploded into chaos.

“What a domineering tone—”

“What a dashing woman—”

“This Ye Qingyu used to be unassuming in Tianyi Sect, looking very delicate. I never expected her to be so bold?”

“Is she going to settle things with Senior Brother Li, the Peak Lord of Jiu Yi Peak?”

Countless Disciples of Tianyi Sect were shocked.

Even Wu Qingxuan and He Qianqiu on the main peak were stunned, their eyes filled with unexpected surprise.

Ever since Ye Qingyu moved from Jiu Yi Peak to Xiao You Peak, everyone in Tianyi Sect had assumed that she had officially cut ties with Jiu Yi Peak.

But they never expected.

The true cutting of ties wasn't before, but hidden until today.

“What a ‘no divorce, only widowhood’…”

“I never realized that Junior Sister Ye, who is usually gentle and graceful, has such a resolute Heart-Nature—”

Luo Hongchen couldn't help but exclaim.

As a woman.

Only women could understand Ye Qingyu's resolve.

If it were anyone else.

If they left, they left.

But she was different.

She didn't need others to intervene, but wanted to personally put an end to her past.

Especially that line, “I never betray others, nor can others betray me,” which was even more heroic and highlighted her soaring ambition.

But this…

Why did Chen Qingfeng feel it sounded familiar?

Why did it sound so much like Boss Cao's famous saying?

“Ye Qingyu—”

“Do you think that by following that fifth-generation junior from Xiao You Peak, you can contend with me?”

“Don't think I don't know what happened between you and that boy on Xiao You Peak, or your scandalous relationship. I've turned a blind eye, not settling scores with you, which was the last bit of face I gave you. But you actually dare to provoke me?”

“Do you really think that by advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm, you can compete with me?”

“Heh—”

“Sorry, you're not worthy!!!”

Boom—

A thunderous roar sounded.

Before anyone could react.

In the back mountain of Jiu Yi Peak, a red phantom appeared.

It was like a ghost, stirring up wisps of red mist. As soon as it appeared in mid-air, it instantly rushed towards Ye Qingyu with lightning speed.

The speed was so fast.

Like an arrow leaving the bowstring.

The attack was so fierce.

Comparable to a surging river.

“Hmm?”

“This aura…”

“Also Nascent Soul?”

“No…”

“Incorrect…”

“It's not Nascent Soul, this is not Li Xiangyuan at all—”

Bang, bang—

Under the red mist.

Ye Qingyu hastily raised her great sword, gathering her Qi to block.

But the power of the red mist far exceeded her newly advanced Nascent Soul Realm power.

“Crack—”

With a sound.

The long sword, a low-grade Treasure Artifact, suddenly shattered.

The immense impact directly shook Ye Qingyu's delicate body, forcing her to retreat a dozen zhang.

Looking at Jiu Yi Peak again.

A middle-aged man in red robes stood on the peak.

Blood mist permeated his entire body.

Especially above his head.

There were countless dense red flying insects, buzzing and flapping their wings, subtly emitting waves of bloodthirsty evil aura.

A preliminary estimate.

There were probably tens of thousands of them!

“Bloodthirsty Insects!!!”

“They are the Bloodthirsty Insects from Xiao You Peak before!!!”

“This Li Xiangyuan actually raises such demonic creatures?”

Booming.

Upon seeing the overwhelming red flying insects on Jiu Yi Peak, not only did Wu Qingxuan and He Qianqiu's expressions change.

Even Luo Hongchen and Mo Chiyao showed a hint of horror.

It was well known.

Zhang Dazhi of Xiao You Peak died under the Bloodthirsty Insects.

Moreover.

He was only bitten once by a Bloodthirsty Insect larva, yet he had most of his blood Qi drained and was tormented by blood poison for several years.

Jiu Yi Peak actually had Bloodthirsty Insects?

Looking at the number and size of these Bloodthirsty Insects.

Clearly.

These had already undergone countless metamorphoses into adult insects.

They were far from comparable to the larvae Zhang Dazhi raised.

“Bloodthirsty Insects have nine wings!”

“Metamorphosing into nine wings is the complete form of the Bloodthirsty Insect. These insects of Li Xiangyuan seem to have all evolved to six wings…”

“This…”

“This absolutely cannot be cultivated in just a few years. This would at least take decades to reach such a stage…”

No wonder!

No wonder Li Xiangyuan, the Peak Lord of Jiu Yi Peak, usually lived in seclusion and never showed his face to the outside world.

No wonder.

No wonder Disciples frequently went missing throughout Tianyi Sect, neither alive nor dead, and even the Disciples of Jiu Yi Peak itself were rarely spared.

So.

It was because Li Xiangyuan raised Bloodthirsty Insects?

Then…

Then Zhang Dazhi of Xiao You Peak…

“Zhang Dazhi and Li Xiangyuan are Senior Brother and Junior Brother, and they used to have close ties and connections.”

“So it seems…”

“Zhang Dazhi's Bloodthirsty Insects also came from Jiu Yi Peak?”

It made sense.

Everything made sense.

Originally, they thought.

Zhang Dazhi's Bloodthirsty Insects were obtained by chance outside the Sect. After he was bitten, Tianyi Sect specifically investigated and cleared all the larvae on Xiao You Peak.

But they never expected…

These Bloodthirsty Insects actually did not come from outside the Sect.

But from Jiu Yi Peak of the Sect!!!

“What?”

“Does my raising of Bloodthirsty Insects surprise you ants so much?”

“Originally, I didn't meddle in worldly affairs, only wanting to restore my Primordial Spirit and then return to my Blood Shadow Sect.”

“But unfortunately…”

“There are flies buzzing around my head, disturbing my cultivation. Since that's the case, I have no need to hide anymore.”

“It just so happens that my Bloodthirsty Insects have already evolved to the six-winged stage, and a body or two of a Cultivator can no longer nourish them. Tianyi Sect has many members, perhaps, with the nourishment of you people, my Bloodthirsty Insect King might directly advance to seven wings!”

“You should feel fortunate, fortunate to be able to nourish my Insect King. This is a great honor for you ant Cultivators!!!”

After saying that.

Li Xiangyuan stood on the peak of Jiu Yi Peak, and with a wave of his large hand, the tens of thousands of bloodthirsty flying insects hovering above his head transformed into a rain of flies, directly surging towards the various peaks of Tianyi Sect.

“Run—”

“Run quickly—”

“Six-winged Bloodthirsty Insects are equivalent to sixth-order Yao Beasts. Not only are their carapaces incredibly hard, but they also carry insect venom. Once bitten, they can instantly devour Qi and blood.”

“Run—”

“Everyone run towards the main peak—”

“Activate the main peak's Protective Array!!!”

In a panic.

The entire Tianyi Sect instantly descended into chaos.

Countless exclamations echoed incessantly.

Countless wails rose from everywhere.

Under the overwhelming swarm of bloodthirsty flying insects, the vast Tianyi Sect mountain gate was filled with panic.

Chen Qingfeng was numb with shock.

The world of cultivation truly lives up to its name.

Each and every one of them…

They all hid their true strength so deeply.

In this kind of world, let alone honest people, even those old foxes who have lived for hundreds of years, if they are not careful, they will probably be eaten until not even bones are left…