139: Chapter 139 A Gathering of Big Shots

In the crowd, the figures of two women were exceptionally eye-catching, instantly capturing everyone's attention.

One was dressed in a plain white Daoist robe, her fluttering sleeves carrying a hint of cold, ethereal Immortal Qi.

A faint, misty aura lingered around Master Miaoxian.

The other wore a deep purple long dress, tailored to fit her figure, outlining her exquisite curves perfectly.

Her peach-blossom eyes had upturned corners, and every glance was filled with a captivating charm that was alluring but not lewd.

Two completely different gazes converged simultaneously on the person below.

"Hmm? Why are these two stunning beauties staring at me?" Xiang Tian blinked, a trace of surprise passing through his heart.

"President!" Feng Jiu steadied her figure and hurriedly bowed to the woman in purple.

"Master!" Yuyi also curtsied to the woman in the white Daoist robe.

Seeing this, the others also put away their postures and bowed accordingly.

The intense fighting from just a moment ago ceased instantly, leaving only the stagnant air and the subtle clash of auras in the field.

"Little thief, pay with your life!"

A middle-aged man in the crowd caught sight of Xiang Tian, his eyes suddenly turning blood-red. He roared angrily, black Qi surging around him.

He raised his hand, gathering thick palm power, and struck fiercely toward Xiang Tian.

"Sect Master of the Yinshi Sect, what is the meaning of this? Do you not take me seriously at all?" Lotus, the president, frowned, her tone cold and sharp.

Her massive spiritual power suddenly dissipated, sweeping across the field like an invisible giant wave, forcefully halting Ling Xiao's palm strike.

"They killed my son. This feud is irreconcilable; I will have my revenge today!" the Sect Master of the Yinshi Sect gritted his teeth and shouted coldly.

The black Qi grew even denser; he was clearly enraged to the extreme.

"I killed your son." Princess Zhou Zhiyan stepped forward, her voice clear and firm.

After several days of recuperation, she had already returned to her Peak state. The cold light of the Longquan Sword flashed in her hand as she held it steadily in front of her, shielding Xiang Tian behind her.

Xiang Tian helplessly covered his forehead. This sudden "meal ticket" was something he couldn't refuse even if he wanted to.

"You little girl, you're courting death!" The Sect Master of the Yinshi Sect was furious. He increased his palm power by another thirty percent, intending to break through Lotus's aura.

Xiang Tian hurriedly reached out and pulled Princess Zhou Zhiyan back behind him.

"Bang!" With a muffled sound, the Sect Master of the Yinshi Sect's powerful palm strike was caught by Lotus with a casual lift of her hand.

"Ling Xiao, do not challenge my bottom line." Lotus, with her alluring figure yet imposing aura, stood in front of Xiang Tian, her eyes cold as blades.

"Lotus, do you really think I dare not touch you?" Ling Xiao was burning with rage.

As a Sect Master, if he couldn't avenge his son's murder, the Yinshi Sect would lose all face if news of this spread. Wouldn't he be ridiculed by the whole world?

"Oh?" A soft murmur rang out, and Master Miaoxian moved slightly. Before her afterimage had dissipated, she had already appeared before Xiang Tian. Her white clothes were as pure as snow, and her temperament remained cold and aloof.

She looked at Xiang Tian and immediately transmitted her voice secretly: "Boy, do you want to join my Miaoxian Peak? If you don't agree right now, I guarantee you will never see Xiao Yun again."

Xiang Tian raised an eyebrow, secretly slandering: This seemingly unworldly female Saint has rather sinister methods.

He couldn't figure out Master Miaoxian's true intentions for the moment, so he had to play it safe. He feigned hesitation and said: "Senior, if this Junior remembers correctly, Miaoxian Peak has never accepted male Disciples, right?"

"Rules are meant to be broken." Master Miaoxian's tone was flat. Her gaze swept over the Ouyang Family members nearby, and she added, "As long as you are willing to join, I will ensure the safety of all of them."

As a Saint, she had long since noticed the strange gazes of the women behind Xiang Tian.

Xiang Tian's gaze swept lightly over Master Miaoxian for a moment. He had to admit that this woman had a graceful figure and a peerless appearance; she was truly a feast for the eyes.

"Hmm? Are you harboring designs on this Peak Master?" Master Miaoxian raised her eyebrows slightly.

"Senior is joking." Xiang Tian collected his thoughts and asked seriously, "Then in what capacity would this Junior join Miaoxian Peak?"

"Naturally, as my Disciple."

"Master?" Xiang Tian's eyes lit up instantly, and his spirits lifted. In the novels he had read in his previous life, there were countless plots about reversing the dynamic with one's Master. Now that it was his turn, this plot was more exciting than he had imagined.

A strange gleam flashed in his eyes unconsciously, full of anticipation.

"Bang!" Master Miaoxian raised her hand and slapped him on the forehead. The force was neither heavy nor light.

"You boy, you haven't even joined my Miaoxian Peak yet, and you already dare to have improper thoughts about your Master?"

She had lived for so many years and had a sharp eye for people. How could Xiang Tian's little thoughts be hidden from Master Miaoxian? Moreover, she had absolute confidence in her own appearance and figure.

"Master!" Xiang Tian immediately straightened his posture. He bowed respectfully. In this crisis-ridden forest, having a Saint like Master Miaoxian as a backer was definitely more beneficial than harmful in the short term.

"Hmm, that's more like it." Master Miaoxian chuckled. She raised her hand to gently pat his head, her tone softening a bit.

Xiang Tian secretly felt embarrassed; he wasn't a child. The next moment, Master Miaoxian turned to look at Ling Xiao and the others, her expression returning to its cold state.

Earlier, Yuyi had already informed her of the intelligence, knowing that Xiang Tian and his group had offended quite a few forces. Today, she was determined to completely stabilize the situation for her Disciple.

Her gaze locked onto an old man in the crowd. She spoke indifferently: "Great Elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect, your Wang Family Junior attacked my second Disciple. How should we settle this account?"

"Peak Master Miaoxian, there must be a misunderstanding, there must be a misunderstanding!" The Great Elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect hurriedly stepped forward, looking nervous.

If this matter were to reach the Sect Master, his Wang Family's position in the Heavenly Sword Sect would surely be in jeopardy.

"A misunderstanding?" Master Miaoxian raised her hand. Under the pull of her spiritual power, a Man in black was pulled out of thin air to her front and thrown heavily to the ground.

"Ah!" The Man in black cried out in pain. His mask fell off, revealing his true face.

"Xiao Bo?" The Great Elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect's eyes narrowed. "Hmm? Young Master Wang Bo?" Yuyi also frowned tightly, recognizing the person.

Xiang Tian was also stunned. Isn't this the guy who wanted to kill him back then? Why is he dressed like this?

"Oh, so it was the Wang Family who was dealing with us in the dark." Xiang Tian feigned a sudden realization.

However, Master Miaoxian's next move caught Xiang Tian and the others by surprise. She looked at the Great Elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect. Her tone was flat but carried an unquestionable sense of oppression.

"Great Elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect, your Wang Family would certainly not do anything to harm fellow members of the Heavenly Sword Sect, right? So, you should know what to do next."

The Great Elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect took a deep breath. After weighing the pros and cons, he immediately stated his position.

"Peak Master is absolutely right! My Wang Family has always adhered to the sect rules and shared the same heart and mind with the Heavenly Sword Sect. Since Xiang Tian is the Peak Master's high Disciple, then his safety will be protected by me!"

After saying that, he stepped forward and stood in front of Xiang Tian, striking a protective stance.

"Hmm, I naturally trust the Great Elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect." A faint smile tugged at the corner of Master Miaoxian's mouth. In the entire Heavenly Sword Sect, apart from the Sect Master, only this Great Elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect's strength was worth her notice. With him protecting him, Xiang Tian's safety had an extra layer of security.

"President!" Hall Master An and the others ceased fighting one after another. They flew to Lotus's side and bowed.

Lotus raised her hand, her gaze falling on the Hall Master of Lianhua Society. She said in a deep voice: "Hall Master of Lianhua Society, from now on, you will follow Xiang Tian and protect him at every step."

"President, this... this isn't very appropriate, is it?" The Hall Master of Lianhua Society looked troubled, her tone nervous.

"After all, Xiang Tian is your fiancé. It is improper for me to follow him around all day. Besides, I am still a maiden; being with a man day and night will likely cause gossip."

As she spoke, a blush appeared on her cheeks, and her expression became increasingly shy.

"I am asking you to protect him, not to sleep with him. Where do all these rules come from?" Lotus first shouted coldly, then her tone softened a bit.

"Moreover, in this world, my trust in you far exceeds anyone else's. Do you understand?"

"Oh." The Hall Master of Lianhua Society nodded obediently. No longer arguing, she walked silently to Xiang Tian's side and stood there.

Xiang Tian and everyone else were dumbfounded. Is this still the same female Saint who was full of Sword Qi and decisive in killing? This appearance was truly baffling.

At this moment, Xiang Tian was surrounded by several Saints—Master Miaoxian, Lotus, and the Hall Master of Lianhua Society—and had become the focus of the entire scene.

"Do you really think that only I want to kill this kid?" Ling Xiao saw this and suddenly sneered, his gaze sweeping over the crowd.

"Family Head Tantai, your son was killed. Do you intend to just swallow your anger like this?"

A middle-aged man in a brocade robe in the crowd heard this and slowly walked out. It was Family Head Tantai.

His gaze locked tightly onto Feng Jiu. His tone was cold: "Lotus, hand over Feng Jiu, and my Dantai Family will not interfere in your feud with the Yinshi Sect."

Third Young Master Dantai Xuan had been deceived by Feng Jiu and had become the laughingstock of the entire Family. This account could only be settled by killing Feng Jiu to completely resolve the hatred in his heart.

"Hmph! You've only been Family Head for a few days, and you dare to order me to hand someone over? Have you been drinking fake wine and lost your mind?" Lotus snorted coldly. She would never do such a stupid thing as betraying her own people.

For a moment, the various forces in the field were at daggers drawn, and spiritual power intertwined and collided. The air seemed to be about to burn. A bigger storm was about to sweep in.