"Wang Tao, my young friend, allow us to first eliminate the Ziyang Sect before we properly entertain you," said Chi Ming Ancestor with a smile.
Although he wore a smile on his face, the words revealed that Chi Ming Ancestor and the many disciples of the Crimson Bright Sect behind him, as well as the other Five Sects, were eager to swarm towards the Ziyang Sect and completely tear it apart.
Wang Tao's sudden appearance had already made them instinctively feel something was off. Naturally, they did not intend to toy with the Ziyang Sect like a cat playing with a mouse before its demise. Now, a quick resolution was their plan.
However, just as they were about to move, they heard Wang Tao shout angrily, "Stop!"
His voice was infused with powerful Vital Energy, echoing like thunder. The sudden change caused the members of the Six Sects to momentarily freeze in place; even the Six Ancestors hesitated in their steps.
"The Heavenly Martial Academy has no right to interfere in the matters of other sects," Jincheng Ancestor said coldly, his voice laced with frost as he looked at Wang Tao with piercing intensity.
If it weren't for the fact that it was Wang Tao who had shouted and that he was from the Heavenly Martial Academy, Jincheng Ancestor would have already lost control and torn him apart. Yet even so, there was a hint of impatience in his expression. He had even dropped the respectful title of 'young friend' when addressing Wang Tao.
Faced with Jincheng Ancestor's suppressed fury, Wang Tao showed no signs of fear.
He smiled and said, "The Heavenly Martial Academy naturally does not interfere in the affairs of other sects. However, what if someone from the Ziyang Sect has joined the Heavenly Martial Academy?"
His words immediately stirred up a storm.
Someone from the Ziyang Sect had actually joined the Heavenly Martial Academy? This…
In an instant, the Six Ancestors exchanged glances, and even Jincheng Ancestor, who had been on the verge of fury, suddenly froze.
Unlike ordinary warriors, those who exist in the Daoist Master Realm naturally have a deeper understanding of the Heavenly Martial Academy. He is well aware of how difficult it is to enter that place; even among them, there is no confidence that anyone from their Sect could be accepted there. After all, the Three Great Academies gather the Heavenly Pride of the entire Spirit Realm Continent. Even the weakest among them is no less than the so-called True Disciples from the Seven Sects Conference.
Of course, this is not the most important point. The most crucial aspect is that once someone from the Ziyang Sect enters the Heavenly Martial Academy, according to an unwritten rule within the Academy, the safety of the Ziyang Sect will be directly guaranteed by them. Anyone who dares to act against the Ziyang Sect at such a time would be opposing the Heavenly Martial Academy. Even if they were to destroy the Ziyang Sect at that moment, powerful figures from the Heavenly Martial Academy would inevitably come in the future.
Moreover, given the strength of the Six Sects, it is highly likely that a Nirvana Realm expert from the Heavenly Martial Academy would personally come to deal with them. This would also pose a significant threat to the Six Sects. If a Nirvana Realm expert were truly determined to hunt them down, there would be almost no chance of survival as long as they remained on the Spirit Realm Continent.
The sudden Mutation occurred at a critical moment when the Ziyang Sect was on the verge of destruction, resulting in a nearly miraculous turnaround. For a moment, everyone at the Seven Sects Conference was stunned. Only their gazes occasionally swept over Wang Tao and the Seven Great Ancestors, seemingly waiting for their next reaction. A few rare glances fell upon Purple Sun Peak, specifically on that tall figure who always bore a calm demeanor.
Who was it that entered the Heavenly Martial Academy at this crucial moment?
The answer was already quite clear.
Compared to the ecstatic elders and disciples of the Ziyang Sect, those from the Six Sects looked as if they had just swallowed a dead fly, their expressions extremely grim.
Just when they were about to annihilate the Ziyang Sect, such an unexpected turn of events occurred.
Fang Chen had actually joined the Ziyang Sect at such a time! In light of everything now and comparing it to earlier when the Six Sects were brimming with confidence as if everything was under their control, this was undoubtedly a great irony.
To come with such momentum and then retreat like this would not only mean missing out on a golden opportunity to eradicate the Ziyang Sect but would also be an immense embarrassment for themselves. However, if they did not retreat... for a moment, the Six Sects found themselves in a dilemma.
In mid-air, the six Jincheng Ancestors gathered together, exchanging glances as each person's expression changed continuously, seemingly making a final decision. On the other side, after their initial ecstasy, members of the Ziyang Sect began to feel anxious.
Indeed, with protection from the Heavenly Martial Academy, there should be no issues regarding the safety of the Ziyang Sect. However, since no true experts had been dispatched by the Heavenly Martial Academy yet and given that one sect alone could not compete with six sects, what if they tore apart their facade and acted recklessly? If that happened, it would still spell disaster for the Ziyang Sect.
The fate of the Ziyang Sect in this calamity rests entirely in the hands of the six Jincheng Ancestors.
The atmosphere around them suddenly became eerily quiet.
Time flew by during this period.
Suddenly, the six Jincheng Ancestors, who had been motionless as if lost in thought, finally showed signs of movement.
Swish!
At that moment, six gazes, as if they were tangible, all turned sharply towards Fang Chen. The powerful pressure of six Daoist Masters surged forth.
"Hmm?" Ziyang Ancestor's mind jolted, and his expression immediately darkened.
This situation made him suspect whether the Six Sects had decided to take the risk of offending the Heavenly Martial Academy, intending to completely eliminate Fang Chen and the entire Ziyang Sect today.
However, just as Ziyang Ancestor remained vigilant, watching for any sudden moves from the six Jincheng Ancestors towards Fang Chen, their overwhelming aura suddenly dissipated without a trace. At the same time, the sharpness that had previously radiated from them like unsheathed swords now turned into a sense of dejection.
"Impressive, impressive," Danling Ancestor shook his head, his gaze towards Fang Chen filled with helplessness and bitterness.
"We concede," Blue Mist Ancestor sighed and shook his head.
The other three did not speak, but at the moment those two voices rang out, everyone present, including the disciples of the Six Sects, understood the final choice made by the six.
Compromise!
Six figures at the Daoist Master Realm, at the Ancestor level, actually reached a compromise.
Huh...
Seeing this scene, those who were still feeling anxious within the Ziyang Sect suddenly let out a long sigh of relief. Even Fang Chen, who appeared calm on Purple Sun Peak, quietly relaxed his tense body.
"You are truly lucky," Chi Ming Ancestor muttered five words, his gaze sweeping over Ziyang Ancestor, Fang Chen, and Wang Tao. Then, with a flick of his sleeve, he controlled the Flame Mountain filled with disciples of the Crimson Bright Sect and departed directly.
After the Crimson Bright Sect set off, Jincheng Sect and the Five Sects quickly followed suit.
The Six Sects came with great momentum, but as they left, they were filled with desolation and helplessness. No one could have predicted that it would end in such a way.
The departure of the six colossal figures made the half-empty space above Ziyang Sect seem to widen all at once.
Cheers suddenly erupted from the disciples of Ziyang Sect. The entire sect was filled with an atmosphere of survival after a calamity.
"I didn't expect the crisis of Ziyang Sect to be resolved in this manner," Ziyang Ancestor remarked with emotion.
The crisis of Ziyang Sect had been looming ever since his lifespan began to dwindle. Even without this Seven Sect Conference or Fang Chen's appearance, it was only a matter of time before the Six Sects would come to Lian Jue and create a situation similar to what had occurred today.
However, now all potential crises for Ziyang Sect had been completely resolved because of Fang Chen alone. Due to Fang Chen's entry into Heavenly Martial Academy, Ziyang Sect would henceforth be under its protection. Even this time, the Six Sects chose not to take risks and completely tear their faces apart. It can be imagined that even after Ziyang Ancestor passes away in the future, the threat of extermination will not arise again.
Without the looming threat of the Six Sects, the future of the Ziyang Sect appeared almost bright. Although the Ziyang Ancestor was nearing the end of his life and was about to fall, within the Ziyang Sect, Luo Qingyan and Shilin had both reached the peak of the Heavenly Realm and had comprehended the Great Dao Power, being only a step away from the Daoist Master Realm. Given their talents, even if breaking through this final barrier would take some time, it would not be long. In the future, even without considering someone like Fang Chen, a freak of nature, it was highly likely that the Ziyang Sect would have two Daoist Masters.
"The matters of the Ziyang Sect are settled now; Fang Chen, my young friend, let us head to the Heavenly Martial Academy together," Wang Tao said with a smile, his gaze fixed intently on Fang Chen.
As these words were spoken, a wave of cheers within the Ziyang Sect suddenly fell silent, and all eyes quickly turned to Fang Chen.
"He is leaving again." On Beishan, Luo Qingyan looked at the young man in mid-air who was now the center of attention. She bit her lip, a hint of loneliness crossing her face. However, this fleeting sadness quickly vanished as a radiant smile appeared on her stunning features.
"Zhongzhou, Heavenly Martial Academy," she murmured softly to herself as if making a decision, nodding firmly with determination in her eyes.
As Fang Chen's gaze swept across the entire Ziyang Sect while listening to Wang Tao's words, he felt a sense of nostalgia. Although he had only spent about two months at the Ziyang Sect—one of which was in the Colorful Sacred Realm—he had developed an unintentional attachment to this sect. Yet now, he had to leave.
"Let's go." Withdrawing his gaze, Fang Chen nodded slightly.
When he looked up again, his eyes were already directed towards Zhongzhou.
"Heavenly Martial Academy, I am coming," he whispered softly in his heart.
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