Chapter 1766: Captured Qingya

“Young Pavilion Master, it seems the new leader of the Xuanhuang Sect is far more cunning than we imagined. These useless individuals alone can't affect him at all. He single-handedly and effortlessly resolved the oath of over three thousand allied martial artists. If we let this opportunity slip, it will be very difficult for our Zhan Tian Pavilion to dislodge him in the future.”

Hearing the Great Protector's words, Qingya, also a Soul Transformation Realm expert, had to rethink her strategy. The Zhan Tian Pavilion's strength came precisely from the venerable figures, those living legends, within its gates, allowing them to firmly hold their position as the leading sect in Congyun Continent.

Now, with Xu Yang's sudden, unknown emergence and his control over the Xuanhuang Sect, this lineage has gained infinite potential and unfathomable depths. If, given time, the Xuanhuang Sect truly flourishes under Xu Yang and his companions, then undoubtedly, the Zhan Tian Pavilion will bear the brunt. Their position as the leading sect in Congyun Continent is sure to be usurped by the Xuanhuang Sect!

How to quickly deal with Xu Yang and his mysterious companions at the lowest possible cost was now Qingya's most pressing problem.

“Alright, you three, conceal your identities and go assist. I'll use this opportunity to enter the Xuanhuang Sect's back mountain and see if there's a chance to make a move. If possible, I'll find an opportunity to eliminate the remaining disciples of the Xuanhuang Sect as well. Even if their leader is powerful, this lineage will be a lone commander and unable to cause any significant disturbance.”

It had to be admitted that Qingya was very resourceful and intelligent; her plan was arguably the best option they could conceive at the moment. The awkward truth, however, was that everyone had been so focused on Xu Yang's overwhelming power that they overlooked the three individuals behind him, including Long Kun.

The moment Qingya's aura vanished and the three remaining protectors stealthily joined the battle, Xu Yang immediately guessed her intention. He sent a telepathic message directly into the minds of Long Kun and the other two, and the Xuanhuang Sect's internal defenses immediately initiated countermeasures.

Outside the main sect gate, dozens of seemingly idle young disciples gathered, serving as bait to await the appearance of Young Pavilion Master Qingya.

As expected, Qingya chose this most lightly guarded area to enter the mountain and seek an opportunity. The moment she landed, preparing to attack the dozens of young disciples, her first opponent, Ling Yao, appeared.

“Isn't this the Young Mistress of Zhan Tian Pavilion? Could it be true, as our leader suspected, that Zhan Tian Pavilion is the mastermind behind all this?”

Qingya instinctively frowned. She truly hadn't expected to encounter such a powerful opponent so quickly. How could she have known that her supposedly flawless plan was nothing but a joke in Xu Yang's eyes? In the face of absolute power, any flashy tactics were meaningless.

“Heh, you don't need to know that. Even if it is a scheme by our Zhan Tian Pavilion, so what? The position of the leading sect in Congyun Continent will always belong to us. Even if your Xuanhuang Sect suddenly rises, you will inevitably be crushed in the cradle.”

Qingya didn't hesitate further. She had no confidence facing Xu Yang, but when suddenly confronted with Ling Yao, whose beauty could rival her own, the flames of anger within her immediately ignited. Her fighting spirit seemed far stronger than before.

Gripping a silver halo in each hand, she lunged towards Ling Yao. Ling Yao soared into the air once more, and the moment the Heavenly Sword Totem flashed behind her, a single downward slash delivered an incredibly powerful impact to the previously confident Qingya.

The two beautiful women moved back and forth in mid-air, their every clash of power causing ripples in their auras. Soon, many inner disciples stopped below to watch.

“Oh my god, isn't that Young Pavilion Master Qingya? She's known as the strongest female martial artist of the young generation in Congyun Continent. Why has she come to our sect gate? Could it be that Zhan Tian Pavilion instigated this conspiracy all along?”

Everyone pondered this question, but the answer was already irrelevant. The enormous Heavenly Sword Totem behind Ling Yao appeared in the air. The moment it slashed down, powerful sword energy burst forth, piercing through everything in its path. Even the pair of silver rings in Young Pavilion Master Qingya's hands were completely shattered by Ling Yao's terrifying sword energy.

She fell heavily to the ground, not moving for a while, large mouthfuls of blood spurting from her lips. It was as if she could already see herself nearing the end of her life.

“Damn it, I never expected that sect leader to have such a powerful helper like you.”

Ling Yao approached the incapacitated Young Pavilion Master Qingya, pressing the enormous Heavenly Sword Totem directly against her neck.

“It seems it's not too late to learn this now. Our sect leader specifically instructed us to capture you once you reveal your true colors, subdue you, and then keep you under our control. As for Zhan Tian Pavilion's plans, with you in our hands, we won't fear anyone from Zhan Tian Pavilion acting presumptuously. After all, you represent the future of the Zhan Tian Pavilion lineage.”

From start to finish, Ling Yao's tone was as if everything was prearranged. It was precisely this demeanor that made Qingya feel utterly defeated. The more brazenly confident her opponent was, the more it proved that, from the beginning, the pitiful clown had been Qingya herself, not these mysterious yet incredibly powerful new masters of the Xuanhuang Sect.

“Since I've lost, I have nothing to say and am at your mercy. I just never expected that obnoxious-looking leader of yours to be such a calculating individual.”

Ling Yao laughed heartily. “It's been a while since anyone has used that tone to describe our boss! Against existences of your caliber, why would he need to resort to schemes? He merely views your invasion as a game, and all of you are just mere pawns in our boss's hands. Just like those pitiful martial artists suffering at the foot of the mountain right now, attempting to attack the Xuanhuang Sect – they're nothing more than supporting characters for our boss's amusement.”

Ling Yao's description instantly elevated Xu Yang's image immensely and made Qingya, lying on the ground, truly realize how terrifying these individuals were. Gritting her teeth, she forced herself to sit halfway up, gazing at Ling Yao with immense shock in her eyes.

“Can you tell me, what are your identities? I refuse to believe that four ordinary people could cause such a massive stir in Congyun Continent. Although I've only seen that sect leader and you, I know your strength is far more terrifying than I imagined! I can even tell that the countless sword marks on Donghua Gate, the one who annihilated thousands of martial artists with a single strike, must have been you.”

Ling Yao shrugged noncommittally.

“Guess whatever you want; none of that matters. If I were you now, I'd be thinking about how to approach our boss. Only he has the right to judge your fate.”