Supreme Warrior in the City

The Sect Leader Qi wore a worried expression, and quietly walked over to the side of Pavilion Master Ling, signaling him not to trust these people.

The people from the Medicine Sect speak well now, but in reality, they are opportunists. Currently intimidated by the strength of Ling Xiao Pavilion and the ends of the earth, they choose to rely on them.

And now the Second Elder isn't dead. If the Second Elder, together with Sky Blade Peak and the Jade-faced Judge, come back to retaliate, these people might switch allegiance to the Second Elder!

Pavilion Master Ling understood Sect Leader Qi's intention and nodded slightly, indicating not to worry.

"Thanks for your wise choice, everyone, but verbal promises aren't enough; we need some guarantees!" Pavilion Master Ling declared loudly.

The crowd looked at each other, puzzled, not knowing what Pavilion Master Ling meant. Verbal promises are unreliable; what else does he want?

Pavilion Master Ling took out a porcelain bottle from his body and announced loudly, "Inside this porcelain bottle is the Rejuvenation Pill of Ling Xiao Pavilion, which can strengthen the power and restore youth when taken, having marvelous effects. However, this Rejuvenation Pill has a certain dependency. It must be taken every six months, or the side effects will erupt, making life unbearable. Since everyone has chosen to continue serving the Heavenly Court, I will give you the Rejuvenation Pill to take. As long as you have no ulterior motives, you will receive this Rejuvenation Pill every six months, allowing your strength to steadily increase, benefiting everyone!"

Sect Leader Qi suddenly realized what Pavilion Master Ling meant. Of course, he didn't trust these people, so he had to use the Rejuvenation Pill to bind them.

Sect Leader Qi knew about Ling Xiao Pavilion's Rejuvenation Pill, which is indeed a very sinister drug, used by Ling Xiao Pavilion to control certain people. Now, using it to control these people from Medicine Sect is indeed suitable!

The people from Medicine Sect were stupefied, as they indeed only intended to act as opportunists, not really planning to work for Ling Xiao Pavilion.

But now, Ling Xiao Pavilion wants them to take this Rejuvenation Pill. Once they take the Rejuvenation Pill, there's no way they can rebel against Ling Xiao Pavilion.

Pavilion Master Ling didn't care what these people thought; he simply had his men distribute the Rejuvenation Pills, watching them consume the pills.

Of course, you may opt not to consume it. However, refusing to do so would show insincerity, and Ling Xiao Pavilion and the ends of the earth would kill them immediately.

In the end, the people from Medicine Sect took the Rejuvenation Pill. Naturally, consuming the Rejuvenation Pill meant they would faithfully serve Ling Xiao Pavilion and no longer dare to entertain thoughts of betrayal!

Sect Leader Qi watched calmly as they ate the Rejuvenation Pills, feeling greatly satisfied. Consuming the Rejuvenation Pills effectively puts them under control. It signifies that their side has now merged the strength of three Major Sects.

Even if the Second Elder fled, could gather all the people from Sky Blade Peak and Jade-faced Judge's side together, what could he do? The alliance of the three Major Sects will surely be able to defeat them!

"Alright, Pavilion Master Ling, no time to lose. Let's take this opportunity to also deal with the people from Sky Blade Peak and Jade-faced Judge!" Sect Leader Qi said excitedly.

Pavilion Master Ling nodded, as he had the same thought; this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The Sky Blade Peak Master wasn't around, and the Jade-faced Judge was severely injured; this was the most suitable chance.

The crowd hurried to Sky Blade Peak, only to find it completely deserted, with everyone gone.

Seeing this, Pavilion Master Ling and Sect Leader Qi's expressions changed, realizing something was wrong, as someone must have tipped them off.

"Quick, let's go to the Jade-faced Judge!" Sect Leader Qi urged. He always bore resentment against the Jade-faced Judge and naturally hoped they hadn't escaped too.

The crowd rushed to the Jade-faced Judge's side, only to find it similarly empty, with no one left.

Gazing at the empty house, Sect Leader Qi was stunned, and exclaimed, "How did they get the news to flee so quickly?"

Pavilion Master Ling shook his head, pondering something more crucial.

"What should we do now?" Sect Leader Qi asked. "Shall we send people to chase them?"

"No!" Pavilion Master Ling decisively shook his head, speaking in a deep voice, "We must first hide!"

"Hide? Why?" Sect Leader Qi asked, surprised.

"Don't forget why we're in this city!" Pavilion Master Ling looked toward the Yangtze River, speaking earnestly, "Heavenly Court is still watching us closely. If we continue staying here, and once the time for our duel arrives, are we going to fight Heavenly Court?"

Sect Leader Qi gasped, realizing Pavilion Master Ling's meaning immediately. If they didn't flee now, they wouldn't be able to later!

"Right, right, we need to leave quickly; we cannot stay here!" Sect Leader Qi jumped up, saying, "Let's head north and try to avoid Heavenly Court's people!"

Pavilion Master Ling nodded slowly, "Our strength is no match for Heavenly Court, so we can only hide discreetly. Our primary goal now is to kill the Second Elder and deal with his influence. Once Heavenly Court returns, everything will be ours. Heavenly Court isn't our primary concern!"

"Understood!" Sect Leader Qi chuckled, "If that's the case, there's no time to waste, let's go quickly!"

Pavilion Master Ling nodded and waved his hand, and the people from Ling Xiao Pavilion immediately began preparing to leave.

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On the other side of the city, more than a hundred kilometers away, in several speeding vehicles, the Jade-faced Judge sat together with Ge Kaiyang.

"Grandfather, is our plan really starting?" Ge Kaiyang asked in astonishment, "I didn't feel any movement, yet you told us to retreat!"

"The plan is nearly complete!" The Jade-faced Judge smiled softly, "The tasks meant to be done are basically finished. Next, we'll pick up the Second Elder and proceed with the next steps."

"Ah?" Ge Kaiyang was even more shocked, "When did the plan end? I… I didn't know anything! What happened?"

The Jade-faced Judge gazed out the window, speaking softly, "This plan began preparations a hundred years ago, which is why you didn't know."

"Ah?" Ge Kaiyang was dumbfounded, "A hundred years? How did you prepare it?"

"A hundred years ago, I placed many people within the Ten Great Sects, planning to use them later!" The Jade-faced Judge spoke softly, "These people are my most loyal, willing to die for me. For example, Li Yuan from Ling Xiao Pavilion, Lin Yi from the Medicine Sect, are all ours!"