Chapter 1182: Plans
"No, but Ye Tiande allied with the Ghost Gate of West Mountain and used the Myriad Ghosts Devouring Spirit Array. Even when Qingjue Daoist Fellow from Shu Mountain and I joined forces, we couldn't break it, and then Yun Hai betrayed us..."
Liu Hong revealed the events occurring in King's Canyon to Lu Mu, piece by piece.
They were brothers who shared everything and had long surpassed familial ties.
Now that such things happened, it was natural to exchange conversations.
"So many things happened!"
After hearing this, Lu Mu's entire demeanor changed.
Fortunately, despite everything that happened, everyone who went to King's Canyon returned safely.
"By the way, you said Yun Hai ambushed, what about the events that followed? Did Sage Qingjue resolve everything?"
Lu Mu felt something was off.
Facing Ye Tiande and Ghost Su, unless Qingjue unleashed everything, there was no chance of victory.
If it truly erupted, Qingjue might not even survive.
So, it couldn't be Qingjue who intervened.
"Dad, you would never guess; the reason we returned safely is all thanks to Brother Xia."
Lu Fang impatiently revealed the truth.
He seemed to be boasting since Xia Liu was a friend he made while traveling.
In such a dire situation, Xia Liu resolved everything alone.
The surprise in this was unimaginable.
Moreover, for Xia Liu to achieve this, it definitively proved his capabilities.
"It was actually Xia Liu!"
Lu Mu's eyes widened, unable to redirect his gaze from Xia Liu.
He couldn't believe it.
It was unbelievable.
The events in King's Canyon were resolved by Xia Liu!
His opponents were Ye Tiande and Ghost Su, both at the fifteenth level of Qi Cultivation!
Could Xia Liu have reached the fifteenth level of Qi Cultivation?
That's impossible.
Though his talent was terrifying by all standards.
But taking on two cultivators at the fifteenth level with his eleventh level Qi Cultivation.
The chances of victory were none.
Impossible to comprehend, truly incomprehensible.
"Haha, Junior Brother, whether you believe it or not, we are standing here all thanks to Xia Liu."
Liu Hong looked at Xia Liu with a feeling of gratification and pride rising in his heart.
Xia Liu had preliminarily displayed his capabilities.
Our Qingyun Sect was extraordinarily fortunate to associate with such a genius and prodigy.
"Xia Liu, is all this true?"
Lu Mu knew Xia Liu was exceptional, but he couldn't believe he could confront those at the fifteenth level with his eleventh level cultivation.
Even in the Cultivator Era, such an absurd event wouldn't occur.
"Just luck."
Xia Liu chuckled and shook his head.
This answer left Lu Mu scratching his head in confusion.
However, he did not continue asking, as Liu Hong would naturally share everything later.
The current issue to discuss was, who exactly was targeting Qingyun Sect this time?
Which faction did Elder Xu belong to?
"Senior Brother, what do you plan to do next?"
Lu Mu asked in wonder.
"I plan to visit the Immeasurable Sect and then proceed to the Liu Family in the West Sea."
"Go yourself?"
"Yes, personally."
Liu Hong's attitude was very determined.
With matters reaching this stage, if I don't step forward, the Immeasurable Sect and West Sea Liu Family may remain indifferent.
"Senior Liu, I will accompany you."
Xia Liu volunteered.
"No, your internal energy is still unstable. Rest within the sect, and I'll be back within ten days."
Liu Hong rejected Xia Liu's request.
This guy had just broken the seal and still had residual energy from the fifteenth level of Qi Cultivation.
It's best for him to stabilize his internal energy; otherwise, the consequences might be severe.
"Understood."
Xia Liu nodded in acknowledgment of his situation, though he was eager to witness the Immeasurable Sect and West Sea Liu Family.
Since Liu Hong disagreed, he decided to calm his mind.
After the meeting, Lu Fang led Xia Liu to his residence.
The atmosphere within Qingyun Sect became oppressive.
With Yun Hai's betrayal revealed.
All disciples were overwhelmingly furious.
Wishing to crush Yun Hai on the spot.
If not for the Four Spirit Guards holding them back, the disciples might have actually done it.
Despite what was said, Liu Hong was the one who nurtured and taught Yun Hai as his teacher.
Through so many years, that teacher was likely closer than a father.
The result was Yun Hai's heinous betrayal.
Killing him would barely compensate for such acts.
Faced with the denunciation from all disciples of Qingyun, Yun Hai felt fear for the first time.
He was terrified.
With limbs severed, he was powerless.
Unable to move, Xia Liu moreover placed a seal on him during their return.
Afterward, his Divine Sense was useless.
Facing a body that was completely restricted, Yun Hai couldn't even commit suicide.
He deeply regretted.
Regretting his naive trust in Ye Tiande's words.
If he hadn't persisted in his mistaken ways, perhaps he would still be the chief disciple of Qingyun Sect, respected by all disciples.
Their idol, the pride of Qingyun Sect.
Yet after these events, everything vanished.
Honor, identity, status.
Reduced to zero, returned to nothingness.
In solitude, Yun Hai shed tears of anguish.
He knew Liu Hong wouldn't kill him.
Living painfully is compensation to Liu Hong, a penance owed to everyone in Qingyun Sect.
Yun Hai was now able to foresee Xuantian Sect's downfall.
He no longer envied Xia Liu.
For he lacked the qualifications.
At his Peak, Xia Liu surpassed even figures like Ye Tiande and Liu Hong.
To envy or ridicule him would be akin to shaming himself.
Enough, enough, let it go, and let the erroneous self face all forthcoming consequences.
Witness Xuantian Sect's fall, observe Qingyun Sect's growth.
…
Behind the Qingyun Grand Hall, rows of continuous structures stood.
Inside a courtyard near the mountains and rivers.
Xia Liu withdrew the Seal Decree, his Divine Sense locked onto the figure standing at the door.
She wore a pure white dress, seemingly a Qingyun special practice attire.
Also appearing as a custom beautiful dress tailored by a young lady to adorn herself.
Carrying a basket, her mind and body trembled; Liu Mingyue didn't know what to say once she pushed open the courtyard door.
Following the journey to King's Canyon, she felt the distance between herself and Xia Liu grew slightly smaller.
But upon deeper reflection, she realized a chasm remained between them.
She was uncertain of what to do.
If she said she liked Xia Liu.
Indeed, there was some affection.
But such feelings weren't enough for her to be moved deeply.
Perhaps it was due to the vast disparity in abilities that made her lose confidence.
Ding ding ding...
Ultimately, Liu Mingyue rang the knocker on the courtyard door.
Light sounds broke the train of thought of two deep-thinking individuals.
"Please come in."
Shortly after, a familiar voice came from inside the courtyard.
Phew!
Exhaling deeply, Liu Mingyue opened the courtyard door.
Carrying the basket with a smile, she walked toward Xia Liu.
"Senior Brother Xia, I brought lunch for you, try and see if it suits your taste."
Liu Mingyue exhibited a radiant smile as usual.
She used to seldom show smiles to anyone besides her father.
Yet after meeting Xia Liu, she slowly changed...