Chapter 00129: The Pit Dug by Lan Xiaobu (Silver Alliance’s Bai Yang Special Update 3)
# The Pit Dug by Lan Xiaobu (Silver Alliance’s Bai Yang Special Update 3)
Chapter 129
Novel: Abandon The Universe
Chapter 129: The Pit Dug by Lan Xiaobu (Silver Alliance’s Bai Yang Special Update 3)
"Well, you a mere Two-Star Sect from the Thousand Clouds Immortal Gate dare to openly kill an Inner Disciple of my Four-Star Sect here at Kunxü Plaza? Hehe, do you think the Thousand Clouds Immortal Gate can control the whole Yuan Continent? Wipe out every sect that you dislike?" An enraged laughter echoed through the air as a dark-faced man charged forward.
The ferocity radiating from him was like a storm, as if he would tear the Thousand Clouds Immortal Gate apart into pieces.
Lan Xiaobu appeared shocked, but he shouted loudly, "So in the Yuan Continent, high-star sects can freely seize things from low-star sect disciples, while those from low-star sects are forbidden from resisting? Hehe, if that’s the case, what’s the point of having the entrance selection for Kunxü’s Mystic Ravine? The high-star sects could just enter without issues, why deceive all the low-star sects and make us travel thousands of miles, only to be harvested by the high-star sects?"
A cold snort came from somewhere, causing Lan Xiaobu to feel as if his very soul was about to be scattered.
He silently gasped in shock; such power!
Even the dark-faced man who was about to strike stood down upon hearing that cold snort.
A tall elder descended from the void, "Though the immortal world of the Yuan Continent has its struggles, we adhere to the most basic principles of cultivation. Who told you that high-star sects can seize freely at Kunxü? Isn’t that akin to being a robber?"
"Greetings, Elder Zou."
As the tall elder landed, nearly everyone bowed and saluted.
"Senior Brother, this is Elder Zou from Nine Continents Mountain, hurry and pay your respects," Shan Qian'yue whispered to Lan Xiaobu, while bowing deeply.
Lan Xiaobu had heard about Nine Continents Mountain; it seemed to be the most respected place in the Yuan Continent, at least that’s what everyone said.
However, most people spouting these words were lower-level cultivators surviving in Mubei Market, many of whom had never seen a powerful figure from Nine Continents Mountain before.
Nine Continents Mountain did not belong to any star-ranked sect and remained neutral in the sect disputes of the Yuan Continent.
Yet, whenever the top-tier relics or secret realms were opened, there would surely be representatives from Nine Continents Mountain overseeing the process.
Kunxü’s Mystic Ravine was almost certainly the first secret realm of the Yuan Continent, and such realms could not be dominated by any one sect.
Whenever it opened, Nine Continents Mountain would send someone to manage it.
Lan Xiaobu's incident took place at Kunxü Plaza, and if it were anywhere else, even if the Thousand Clouds Immortal Gate were wiped out a thousand times, those from Nine Continents Mountain would not intervene.
Controlling the opening of the top secret realms in the Yuan Continent shows just how esteemed Nine Continents Mountain was.
However, anyone wishing to join Nine Continents Mountain had to meet two requirements: first, they could not belong to any sect, and second, they must be at least at the Earth Immortal realm.
"Lan Xiaobu from Thousand Clouds Immortal Gate pays respects to Elder Zou."
Lan Xiaobu also bowed deeply.
In truth, he only recorded the video orb as a precaution; if no one stood up, he would take matters into his hands and use his Soul Thorn to deal with Dongyu Immortal Sect’s transformation stage cultivator.
Dongyu Immortal Sect might have powerful spirit-refining experts, but they hadn't sent any to Kunxü.
Once he dealt with the transformation stage cultivator, he would take his disciples back to the sect.
How many spirit-refining experts could Dongyu Immortal Sect actually have? Moreover, the Thousand Clouds Immortal Gate wasn’t without support; their old sect master Shan Changxiu had also broken through to the spirit-refining stage, making them less fearful of Dongyu Immortal Sect.
Yet, Lan Xiaobu expected someone to step forward; after all, Kunxü was the top secret realm of the Yuan Continent.
If it were possible to seize freely there, then the realm would have descended into chaos long ago.
Now, with people from Nine Continents Mountain appearing, it confirmed his suspicions right; whenever Kunxü was about to open, there would indeed be someone to maintain order and prevent chaos.
With Elder Zou from Nine Continents Mountain joining, and the fact that those from Thousand Clouds Immortal Gate dared to openly kill an Inner Disciple of Dongyu Immortal Sect, everyone gathered around, eager to hear more, whether for gossip or other reasons; this was a noteworthy incident before the opening of Kunxü's Mystic Ravine.
The expression on the face of Gui Hai Shen Xie turned livid; they had just arrived after seeing Gui Hai Peng, one of the most promising members of the Gui Hai family, killed.
Gui Hai Peng was one of the top prospects and a future candidate for the head of the Gui Hai family.
Just upon arriving, he was murdered by the Thousand Clouds Immortal Gate, who were already their deep-seated foes.
Without the oversight of Nine Continents Mountain, the people from the Gui Hai family would have charged at Lan Xiaobu long ago.
Off to the side, Meng Ao shook his head, "The new sect master of the Thousand Clouds Immortal Gate truly has a temper; it's not just violent, it’s downright..."
The dark-faced man cupped his fists toward Elder Zou of the Nine Continents Mountain and again offered a salute to those around him, saying, "I’m merely an elder from Dongyu Immortal Sect, but I can no longer tolerate today’s events. I want to express some heartfelt words on behalf of my sect. Dongyu Immortal Sect has never abused the weak. If we had, after the incident with Dan Master Chunyu, we could have invaded the Thousand Clouds Immortal Gate, but the truth is, we did not do that. However, this new sect master of Thousand Clouds Immortal Gate has been overly domineering... just from the way he unleashed a deadly strike on my sect’s Inner Disciple, Gui Hai Peng. This is Kunxü Plaza; I can only imagine how much worse he would have been elsewhere. Dongyu Immortal Sect is merely being kind; is kindness a crime? Why must we be bullied in this manner? We are not afraid of Thousand Clouds Immortal Gate; we only want justice. I hope Elder Zou from Nine Continents Mountain will give us a fair and just resolution. We do not wish for our goodwill to be squashed beneath others’ feet."
The dark-faced man's words placed him as a victim, though in truth, they could have easily crushed the Thousand Clouds Immortal Gate, but chose to be benevolent instead, creating openings for those who might exploit them.
He made no mention of Dan Master Chunyu being merely a guest alchemist for Dongyu Immortal Sect, one who had already left the sect long ago.
Many who did not understand the details were starting to sympathize with Dongyu Immortal Sect and were even growing quite fond of them.
"Look at Dongyu Immortal Sect; it’s not that they can't defeat Thousand Clouds Immortal Gate, they simply chose not to bully the weak."
Who would have anticipated that the truly weak would mistake their ascendancy and kill members of Dongyu?
"Enough said; that kind of sect should be eradicated. Elder Zou, just say the word, and we will act."
Someone in the crowd shouted loudly.
Elder Zou wasn’t pleased with Lan Xiaobu causing such trouble; still, he felt the need to speak up, turning his attention to Lan Xiaobu, "Lan Xiaobu, do you have anything to say?"
To frame this as Lan Xiaobu making trouble, all came down to how the Thousand Clouds Immortal Gate could be toyed with at will.
Feeling somewhat apprehensive, Lan Xiaobu said, "I truly did not provoke Dongyu Immortal Sect. I have been stepping back, yet I accidentally killed Gui Hai Peng. I feel anxious and regretful inside."
Having said this, Lan Xiaobu waved his hand, and a crystal image orb flew out.
As the crowd watched, a clear image unfolded in the void, and they privately admired Lan Xiaobu's powerful divine sense.
The crystal image orb was a one-time recording treasure, with only high-grade versions capable of playback without assistance from divine sense.
Clearly, Lan Xiaobu's orb was of a lower tier; for it to play out, it needed backing from divine sense, and to be clear, that divine sense had to be strong.
In the image, Lan Xiaobu was respectful and humble toward Gui Hai Peng, yet Gui Hai Peng looked down arrogantly, treating Lan Xiaobu as if the Thousand Clouds Immortal Gate was beneath him.
Within the recording, Lan Xiaobu showed utmost respect towards Dongyu Immortal Sect and even expressed willingness to compensate with spirit stones since Gui Hai Peng was one of their disciples.
Though many looked down on Lan Xiaobu's submissiveness, it was a normal display for someone from a two-star sect.
Were they to expect him to shout insults at Gui Hai Peng and tell him he was worthless? If he had done that, it would truly have been abnormal.
Ultimately, Lan Xiaobu found himself defensively reacting under Gui Hai Peng’s deadly strike and inadvertently killed him with a single blow.
During those moments, Lan Xiaobu felt no joy—just fear and unease—repeating that he didn’t mean to do it.
This clearly showed just how anxious he was.
Once the crystal ball's images finished playing, Lan Xiaobu became even more uneasy, "I just wanted to record our Thousand Clouds Immortal Gate’s grand occasion in this Kunxü arc. Who would have thought such a thing would occur? I am at a loss right now. I plead for the seniors to give judgment. My Thousand Clouds Immortal Gate is a small sect, and we shall follow the seniors’ decision."
His voice revealed the fear and insecurity of a small sect helplessly caught in the storm.
This video completely reversed the stance of Yu Xi; no matter how he had pretended to be pitiful before, in light of the facts, everyone had to acknowledge that it was not them but rather the Thousand Clouds Immortal Gate that was the real victim.
"Going to someone's sect’s residence to plunder their belongings and killing them? Deserved!" Some began to voice their dissatisfaction.
"Right, so what if they are a Four-Star Sect? We're a Four-Star Sect and have never produced such trash disciples."
"Hehe, this is what they mean by not bullying the weak and being kind. I can truly see it now. There’s a saying, ‘the wicked always make the first complaint.’"
"Bullying others, and you don't want them to retaliate? Haha, so tyrannical—how impressive."
Yu Xi's expression soured, wishing he could resurrect Gui Hai Peng right now just so he could kill him himself.
He had never seen anyone as foolish as Gui Hai Peng; openly attempting to rob someone else's storage pouch simply because it looked full? Filled with rocks or not, if you were going to rob, do it cleanly! If he had just killed Lan Xiaobu first, nothing else would have mattered.
Instead, he was the one who fell and made such a mess.
No one would think Lan Xiaobu would open his storage pouch for Gui Hai Peng to see what it contained.
Now that Gui Hai Peng was dead, no one stepped forward to say anything.
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