Chapter 727: Regret

In the distance, a group of imposing, valiant figures, riding spirit beasts, advanced toward the Giant Sect. They were burly and exuded a powerful aura. Like a torrent, they galloped freely through the vast expanse of white snow.

An elder, looking somewhat uneasy, repeatedly glanced behind him, sighing occasionally. He still felt that the Sect Master had likely caused trouble this time. By killing Li Qingfeng, the Azure Cloud Sect would certainly not let the matter rest.

"Elder Zhou, how about having a little more confidence in yourself?" Kong Yuanba gave him a sidelong glance. Since the demise of the two late-stage Core Formation elders, Kong Yuanba's strength was now on par with any of the remaining elders. Previously, Fang Taiji had kept him in check, but now, he was the true, undisputed master of the Giant Sect. So much so that he no longer showed the same respect to the elders as before.

Zhou Qingcang sighed, "Forget it. What's the use of me saying anything now that things have come to this? As long as the Sect Master doesn't regret it." He could foresee that the Azure Cloud Sect would soon catch up. A fierce battle was inevitable between the two sides. Even if the Giant Sect was one of the three upper sects and stronger than the Azure Cloud Sect, it was impossible for them to escape completely unscathed or without any casualties. Bringing about such dire consequences for a moment's satisfaction was truly unwise.

"Regret?" Kong Yuanba scoffed, "Those two words aren't in Kong Yuanba's dictionary!"

A faint groan was heard. Xu Yining had woken up. She sat up abruptly, her eyes immediately sharp, and she lunged wildly at Kong Yuanba. "You killed my master!"

Kong Yuanba snorted through his nostrils. With a casual wave, his sleeve struck Xu Yining. Xu Yining hadn't even reached the Core Formation realm. How could she withstand such a blow? She was immediately knocked face down onto the ground. The dress on her back was ripped and torn, revealing her smooth, jade-like, snowy back. The two lines of her bra straps tied at the back were also faintly visible.

"Just like your master, you're both overestimating yourselves!" Kong Yuanba let out a cold snort. His gaze, however, lingered wantonly on her snowy back. "So fair. That brat Jiang Fan actually abandoned you. He truly doesn't know what to cherish."

On a nearby spirit beast sat several of his true disciples, including Xue Wanzhong. His towering six-meter body was like a small hill. His tiger-like eyes, like bronze bells, brazenly scrutinized her, burning with desire.

"Master, I was injured by Liu Qingxian's sword. I still haven't avenged that," he said. "This woman is Jiang Fan's official betrothed wife. Avenging it on her would be the same, wouldn't it?"

Kong Yuanba smirked, "Oh? How do you intend to get your revenge?" He had always shown exceptional favoritism toward this half-giant disciple, second only to Jin Zhongming. If his disciple wanted revenge, how could he, as a master, disagree?

Xue Wanzhong licked his lips and said with a smirk, "Of course, I'll give her a 'sword' as well! Let her also taste the power of my 'sword'."

The male disciples present let out strange chuckles, the kind all men understand. Their eyes held a hidden excitement. There were few beauties among the Nine Sects who could compare to Xu Yining. She was simply not someone ordinary disciples like them could ever covet. But now it was different. They all had a chance to line up and savor the taste of such an exquisite beauty. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. They egged each other on, one after another, unable to wait even three days, eager to start right away.

Xu Yining gritted her teeth, "You wish!" She pulled the hairpin from her hair with one hand and pressed it against her chest. She spat a mouthful of bloody saliva fiercely at Kong Yuanba. "Defile me and then use me to lure Jiang Fan? You can all dream on!"

With a resolute thrust, she plunged the hairpin deep into her chest. But then, Kong Yuanba's cold snort, like a peal of thunder, boomed in her ears. "Trying to die in front of me? Who gave you the illusion that you have that right?" Immediately after, a strong gust of wind swept by. Xu Yining's head throbbed, and she fainted instantly.

Kong Yuanba withdrew his fist and coldly snorted, "I originally intended to keep you until Jiang Fan arrived. Then, in front of him, I would have my Giant Sect disciples humiliate you. But since you want to commit suicide, I'll just have to let my Giant Sect disciples have their taste first!" He kicked with the tip of his foot, sending Xu Yining onto Xue Wanzhong's spirit beast.

"Xue Wanzhong first, Jin Zhongming second..."

Jin Zhongming, who was on the side, said blandly, "Master, your disciple won't participate." Why should Xue Wanzhong get to savor her first? The Master was clearly showing more and more favoritism toward Xue Wanzhong! If he, Jin Zhongming, was going to do something, he would be first! Never second!

Kong Yuanba glanced at him and said, "As you wish." Since Jin Zhongming wouldn't be qualified to go to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion within the next ten years anyway, his value wasn't as significant anymore.

"Second, Shi Xiangming; third, Huang Lin; fourth..." The disciples whose names were called cheered and ripped off their upper garments. Like hungry wolves, their eyes gleaming with avarice, they stared at Xu Yining's captivating body. Xue Wanzhong, meanwhile, stripped completely naked. With one hand, he grabbed Xu Yining's waist and lifted her up. Staring at the woman, beautiful as a celestial being, Xue Wanzhong drooled.

"Little beauty, I won't be polite." He extended two thick fingers, grabbed her collar, and was about to tear it.

Boom—

Suddenly, at the edge of the world, a peal of thunder suddenly resonated. Xue Wanzhong's hand trembled. He looked up at the sky in astonishment. The sky at that moment was clear blue, without a single cloud for thousands of miles. Where did the thunder come from?

A disciple urged, "Senior Brother Xue, what do you care? It's probably those guys from the Righteous Thunder Sect messing around with something."

Xue Wanzhong thought about it and agreed. In this situation, it could only be someone skilled in lightning abilities casting a thunder spell. He then looked back at the beauty before him. He let out an evil chuckle and was about to tear her clothes.

Boom—

Another peal of thunder rumbled. The sound was significantly more intense than before. It seemed to be rapidly approaching them. This time, not only Xue Wanzhong, but Kong Yuanba himself couldn't help but look towards the source of the sound.

"What in the world is Lei Zhenhai doing?" Within the Righteous Thunder Sect, only Lei Zhenhai was proficient in Cloud Shadow, capable of moving at such incredible speed.

Boom—

The third thunderous roar came. The sound was magnificent, like heavenly might, vast and immense.

"It's not Lei Zhenhai!" Kong Yuanba stood up, his eyes filled with alarm and suspicion. Judging by the intensity of the two sounds, the person casting the thunder spell had covered at least several dozens of miles in an instant. Lei Zhenhai's Cloud Shadow could at most teleport a hundred zhang.

Boom—

The fourth thunderous roar. The sky seemed to explode, shaking a group of spirit beasts so badly they stopped in fright. They stood rooted to the spot, daring not to advance further. Kong Yuanba and the elders of the Giant Sect all became solemn. It was even closer! The person was coming straight for them!

Zhou Qingcang exclaimed in surprise, "Which master is traveling by thunder? Why are they heading towards us? We haven't provoked any master skilled in the thunder path!" The other elders also felt deeply shocked. The sheer might of this thunder was truly terrifying. Within the lands of the Nine Sects, or even the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, there was no one with such mastery over the thunder path. What made them uneasy was that, judging by the sound of the thunder, the person was coming directly for them!

Even Kong Yuanba felt a bit apprehensive. He cupped his hands toward the direction of the thunder and said respectfully, "Senior, we are from the Giant Sect. Please, make sure not to accidentally harm the innocent!"

RUMBLE—

The fifth peal of thunder roared down! The terrifying sound of the thunderclap made all the spirit beasts present crouch down in terror, whimpering mournfully. Disciples with lower cultivation were instantly knocked to the ground, blood spurting from their mouths and noses.

At the same time, a flash of lightning illuminated the heavens and earth. A blinding bolt of lightning outshone the daylight, turning the world into a vast, white expanse. No one could keep their eyes open! A destructive aura of lightning swept across!

Kong Yuanba subconsciously closed his eyes. When he sensed the lightning disappear and opened his eyes again, what made his pupils tremble was this: His beloved disciple, Xue Wanzhong, had no head! It wasn't severed. Instead, someone had crushed his head and neck directly into his chest!

Xu Yining, who had been in his grasp, was now in another person's arms. The man's dark robe flapped in the strong wind. Streaks of lightning energy crackled persistently around his body. His pair of cold, icy eyes seemed connected to the Nine Netherworld, emitting a bone-chilling cold.

And when they finally saw his true face, Kong Yuanba was greatly shocked: "Jiang Fan?"