125: Tianfu disbands, Shi clan's aftermath

The Two Immortals of Hua Sect were speechless, completely helpless.

Whether it was regarding the right or wrong of the matter, or the level of martial prowess, their Flower Sect was inferior to Xiao Lei’s side.

Fire Cloud Old Ancestor of the Burning Flame Valley side, upon hearing Xiao Lei’s words, finally understood the whole story: the Flower Sect had first made an unreasonable false accusation, and then even tried to attack someone...

“Hmph! This Old Ancestor leads the Burning Flame Valley to join the Heavenly Mansion Alliance to protect the living beings of Central Plains from the Hall of Souls’s harassment and the Spirit Realm’s control, not to let the Flower Sect use my Burning Flame Valley as a tool for their own selfish desires!”

“Today’s matter, the Burning Flame Valley will no longer interfere. Furthermore, Xuan Kongzi, go back and tell your Pill Tower Grand Elder...”

Before he finished speaking, two auras tore through the Void Realm, “No need, Huo Yun, we’re here too!”

As his voice fell, an old man in linen clothes appeared alongside a child above the Flower Sect.

Xiao Lei had seen the old man before at the Small Pill Tower, but the latter couldn’t detect that Xiao Lei was the former Master Chen.

As for the child, those who didn’t know might have thought he was the Grand Elder’s grandson, but in reality, he was the true leader of the Pill Tower, the Pill Tower Old Ancestor of Nine-Grade Profound Pills.

Seeing that the elusive Pill Tower Old Ancestor had also appeared, Fire Cloud Old Ancestor slightly reined in his emotions, but he still clearly stated his attitude, “Since this matter is an internal affair of the Flower Sect, and does not involve the core objective of the Alliance’s establishment—protecting the living beings of Central Plains—it is unrelated to my Burning Flame Valley!”

The Pill Tower Old Ancestor felt bitter inside. When the various parties within the Alliance once again separated from each other, the Alliance might also come to an end... He only reluctantly spoke, “Qingxiao, Hua Ze, apologize to this Young Miss, and at the same time, issue a proclamation across the continent to clarify the truth of this matter. You two must also clearly acknowledge your dereliction of duty in this.”

The Two Immortals of Hua Sect had placed great hope in the Pill Tower Old Ancestor, intending for him to confront Xiao Lei, but the Pill Tower Old Ancestor understood.

He couldn’t be Xiao Lei’s opponent!

And he wouldn’t be a tool in their hands!

Upon hearing this, the hearts of both Two Immortals of Hua Sect turned cold. To make them admit their guilt and issue a proclamation across Central Plains acknowledging their mistakes was extremely important for these older generation powerhouses, as it concerned their reputation.

Such a punishment was even harder for the two of them to accept than having their resources and territory plundered!

Hua Ze’s eyes revealed ferocity, tinged with displeasure.

By what right does the Pill Tower act like this?

By what right does their Pill Tower Old Ancestor act like this?

Did he think a single sentence would make the two of them obediently accept their fate?

“What does Pavilion Master Xiao think of this outcome?”

Xiao Lei nodded slightly, thinking that at least someone was sensible, but he remained skeptical about the weight of the Pill Tower Old Ancestor’s words, so he simply left a remark.

“The Flower Sect has half a month to complete this task. If it’s not completed after half a month, everyone in the entire Flower Sect will die, including the two of you!”

After saying this, Xiao Lei took Yun Yun’s hand, tore through the Void Realm, and instantly left the Flower Sect, leaving behind only the powerhouses of the Heavenly Mansion Alliance and the disheartened Two Immortals of Hua Sect.

“Everyone, the Burning Flame Valley still has important matters, so I will take my leave first!”

Fire Cloud Old Ancestor truly didn’t want to stay for another minute and was the first to depart. Xuan Kongzi originally wanted to speak to make him stay, but was stopped by the Pill Tower Old Ancestor.

“You two take care of yourselves!”

With somewhat complex emotions, the three from the Pill Tower departed together, followed by Master Yao and his Disciple... On their way back, the Master and Disciple couldn’t help but discuss the day’s events.

“Master, the Flower Sect incident is a signal! In the past two years, because of joining the Heavenly Mansion, some Disciples in the Pavilion have also started acting high-profile. Although not everyone, like Yun Yun, has a Heaven-Defying background, this phenomenon is ultimately not good!”

“Our purpose in developing and cultivating our forces has always been to confront the Hall of Souls, not to give the Sect Disciples capital to show off!”

Although with Xiao Yan’s strength, he didn’t have the right to speak in the previous setting, he still understood all the causes and effects, which reminded him of the domineering and aloof nature of ancient races.

The current Flower Sect was no different.

Master Yao pondered for a long time, then slowly uttered a sentence, “Let’s withdraw from the Heavenly Mansion Alliance!”

Upon hearing this, even Xiao Yan couldn’t accept it for a moment. This was truly a major decision, and the step was too big!

“Master, but with our current strength...”

Master Yao turned his head slightly, “Xiao Lei was right, wasn’t he?”

Xiao Yan was stunned upon hearing this. He had also been present earlier, and of course, he had heard everything Xiao Lei said.

“The Heavenly Mansion Alliance was solely established by the Pill Tower, and its purpose at the time of its establishment was to protect the living beings of Central Plains from the Hall of Souls’s slaughter, and to resist the Spirit Realm!”

“But since the establishment of the Heavenly Mansion Alliance, has it ever launched any large-scale battle against the Hall of Souls? Has it ever curbed the expansion of the Spirit Realm?”

“The Hall of Souls is still wantonly slaughtering across the continent, and the Spirit Realm even directly invaded the Purple Thunder Pavilion in the northern region of Central Plains a few days ago!”

“And has the Alliance taken any action?”

“The Pill Tower is too conservative. We need to save your father, and we cannot rely on the Pill Tower. The Pill Tower will absolutely not take the initiative to attack the Hall of Souls!”

Perhaps it was for this reason that in the original work, when the Starfall Pavilion spearheaded the formation of the Alliance, the Pill Tower Grand Elder voluntarily gave up the position of Alliance Master, instead entrusting the decision-making to Xiao Yan and Master Yao.

Xiao Yan nodded continuously, deeply agreeing... Half a month later, the Flower Sect issued a proclamation across the continent, clarifying the truth of Hua Yu’s matter, although they never figured out who exactly attacked Hua Yu.

The Two Immortals of Hua Sect admitted their dereliction of duty regarding internal Sect affairs, neglecting the death of a Sect Master, which led to Hua Jin’er arbitrarily framing others.

At the same time, the Flower Sect, with its almost zero Sect recognition, had no cohesion left, and the Two Immortals of Hua Sect, feeling their reputation damaged, were unwilling to appear in public again.

Thus... the Flower Sect disbanded!

A few days later, the Burning Flame Valley and the Starfall Pavilion successively announced their withdrawal from the Heavenly Mansion Alliance!

The situation instantly collapsed, and the Heavenly Mansion Alliance disbanded!

...However, Xiao Lei didn’t care about any of this. At this moment, he was taking Yun Yun to visit the Phoenix Perch Mountain headquarters of the Purple Thunder Pavilion.

“Although the Purple Thunder Pavilion has only been established for a few years, all its facilities are extremely complete, fully ensuring the Cultivation of Disciples. Currently, there are more than ten Dou Venerate Elders in the Pavilion, all carefully selected, over a hundred Dou Zong Elders, several thousand Inner Sect Disciples, and tens of thousands of outer Disciples!”

A large force needs people to execute its plans. The Purple Thunder Pavilion expanded very quickly, and for a time, it couldn’t find too many suitable Disciples, and Medusa and others were unwilling to lower their requirements.

Thus, the distinction between Inner and Outer Sects was made.

Watching the Disciples diligently Cultivating in various parts of the Purple Thunder Pavilion, Yun Yun suddenly felt a sense of nostalgia. Once upon a time, she too was Cultivated and diligently Cultivated within the Sect.

Yun Yun really liked such a vibrant environment.

“If you are willing, I will arrange for you to be a sword technique instructor in the Pavilion. You won’t need to manage Sect affairs; you only need to occasionally guide the sword techniques of the Pavilion’s Disciples.”

“I will give you the treatment of a Dou Venerate Elder!”

Upon hearing this, a surge of joy welled up in Yun Yun’s heart. She knew she wasn’t good at managing affairs and only wanted a quiet life. Being a sword technique instructor and teaching these Disciples sword techniques seemed like a good thing.

Nalan Yanran, who had been following Yun Yun, immediately sensed Yun Yun’s thoughts and instantly began to act spoiled.

“Master, let’s stay here. It would be a good place for me to Cultivate in peace, after all, the benefits for Master Xiao’s Pavilion Disciples are so good, I’m even tempted!”

“Xiao Lei, thank you!”

Yun Yun turned around and stared into Xiao Lei’s eyes, saying very seriously.

Xiao Lei, however, spoke half-jokingly, “Just saying thank you isn’t enough! Give me something practical.”

Unexpectedly, this time Yun Yun didn’t back away. She stood on her tiptoes and kissed Xiao Lei... Nalan Yanran, understanding the situation, immediately slipped away to ask Venerable Skyfire for her Dou Technique as a Disciple...

Three days later, Xiao Lei once again left the Purple Thunder Pavilion and headed towards a certain place in Central Plains.

This was because a day earlier, Xiao Yi Xian’s letter finally made contact with the Stone Clan, and they also agreed to let Xiao Lei enter the Stone Realm.

Xuan Yi’s matter finally had a follow-up, and Xiao Lei naturally went there immediately...