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Zhou Qi gained the favor of the Golden Thunder Sect and was forcibly promoted to the Realm of the Thunder Lord by the elders of the sect. His strength surpassed everyone in Beifeng City, allowing him to take control of the entire Xuan Lei Sect and Beifeng City. The Zhou family's status and power expanded unprecedentedly, but at the same time, he offended too many people's interests.
The Xuan Lei Sect had always been dominated by Fang Yuan, and now that Zhou Qi had usurped that position, Fang Yuan was unwilling to accept it. The Zhao Family, which held equal status with the Zhou family, could not tolerate being suppressed by them. Dongfang Quan was also unwilling to accept this situation. The resentment was not limited to just these two; most elders within the Xuan Lei Sect harbored grievances against Zhou Qi. Even those from Aohumen and Crimson Thunder Hall did not wish for such a powerful figure as Zhou Qi to emerge in Beifeng City, as it stifled their own breathing space.
Now, Sun Zhe's return merely acted as a catalyst. Even if he hadn't returned, it was likely that internal strife would have erupted within the Xuan Lei Sect eventually; his return simply accelerated the timeline for this conflict.
Sun Zhe had previously killed a Cultivator at the Realm of the Thunder Lord, which was not a well-kept secret. Fang Yuan, as the leader of a sect, naturally had his sources of information. Although he could hardly believe that Sun Zhe possessed such strength, he had no choice but to accept that Sun Zhe had escaped from the Golden Thunder Sect's pursuit. Therefore, upon learning that Sun Zhe had returned to Beifeng City, he planned this long-anticipated upheaval.
Fang Yuan understood Sun Zhe's character: he was clear about debts of gratitude and enmity and would seek revenge when necessary. Since Sun Zhe had returned to Beifeng City, he would undoubtedly seek vengeance against the Zhou family.
Of course, with Sun Zhe's intelligence, he would not fail to recognize Fang Yuan's intentions. The so-called Sect Guardian Elder was merely trying to appease him and eliminate past grievances; Fang Yuan's true aim was to use Sun Zhe's strength to eliminate Zhou Qi. However, Sun Zhe did not intend to refuse Fang Yuan's offer; he needed Fang Yuan's help to hold back Elder Jin and his group—seven or eight powerful Cultivators at the Realm of Thunder Sovereign level, some even at the late or peak stages of Thunder Sovereign. Even Sun Zhe would need considerable time to deal with them, and what he needed most right now was time.
Knowing that Fang Yuan and others were planning a rebellion and that Sun Zhe had returned, it was uncertain whether Zhou Qi would flee immediately. A Cultivator at the Realm of the Thunder Lord escaping would be difficult for even Sun Zhe to track down amidst a sea of people, especially since he also needed to go to Linwu Prefecture for the selection at Thunder Temple.
A collaboration that would determine the future fate of both Xuan Lei Sect and all of Beifeng City quietly unfolded between the two.
Coldly watching Zhou Houyao fleeing in disarray ahead, Sun Zhe's eyes were filled with indifference. He had already planted Divine Consciousness on Zhou Houyao; as long as he remained within Beifeng City’s boundaries, no matter where Zhou Houyao fled, he could locate him within a stick of incense’s time.
"I found him!"
The power of Divine Consciousness comparable to a Thunder Sovereign Stage Cultivator was far beyond what an ordinary Cultivator could imagine. Sun Zhe suddenly raised his head; his gaze sharpened as a cold killing intent flashed through his black eyes. He stepped forward with his right foot and instantly vanished from his spot.
At that moment, Zhou Houyao turned around only to find that Sun Zhe was no longer behind him, feeling slightly relieved.
"Finally shaken off that demon!"
However, he did not let his guard down; his speed did not decrease in the slightest. He quickly dashed into a side hall within Xuan Lei Sect.
"Grandpa, Grandpa, something bad has happened..."
As soon as he entered the main hall, Zhou Houyao, who was forced into a desperate situation by Sun Zhe, immediately shouted loudly, showing none of his usual domineering demeanor, and his voice carried a hint of urgency.
"What are you panicking about... acting all flustered is unbecoming..."
An aged voice came from the side hall, and then a black figure stepped out from there. Dressed in a long black robe with hands clasped behind his back, his hair was completely white, yet his expression was cold and stern. His black eyes sparkled with a chilling light. This suddenly appearing elder was none other than Zhou Family Ancestor, the true leader of Xuan Lei Sect, Zhou Qi.
After advancing to the Realm of the Thunder Lord, Zhou Qi seemed to have become somewhat younger; the wrinkles on his face had diminished significantly, and his aura had surged greatly. In Beifeng City, few dared to meet his gaze directly. Even Zhou Houyao, his grandson, did not dare to look directly at this formidable elder.
"Fang Yuan and Dongfang Quan have rebelled. Along with them are six or seven elders, and most of the proud Inner Sect Disciples are involved as well. If you do not stop them soon, I fear that Elder Jin and the others won't be able to hold them off..."
In Zhou Houyao's view, Sun Zhe was just one person and not the biggest problem; it was the rebellion of Fang Yuan and his group that posed the greatest threat. He knew very well that both Fang Yuan and Dongfang Quan were peak experts at the level of Thunder Sovereign, having remained in the Realm of Thunder Sovereign for many years. Their strength, along with that of their followers, could completely overturn the current situation of Xuan Lei Sect.
Of course, this was under the assumption that Zhou Qi did not intervene. He believed that as long as his grandfather took action, those so-called Thunder Sovereign experts would be no threat at all.
"Fang Yuan is rebelling? These people have endured for so long and finally revealed their true colors. Now there is a perfect excuse to eliminate them. Hmph, this Beifeng City only needs me, Zhou Qi, to take charge."
Upon hearing Zhou Houyao's words, instead of showing any signs of tension, a cold smile crept onto the gaunt old man's face. However, in an instant, he furrowed his brow again, sensing something amiss.
"Fang Yuan has always been cunning. When I asked him for the position of Grand Elder, he did not oppose me. I can understand that old fool Dongfang Quan being impulsive, but Fang Yuan would not act so rashly. Their actions this time must have some backup plan. Besides people from Xuan Lei Sect, do they have other powerful allies?"
"Other powerful allies?"
Under the intense gaze of Zhou Qi, Zhou Houyao couldn't help but tremble slightly.
"No, no... but there is one person..."
The image of that cold and proud figure in white suddenly flashed through Zhou Houyao's mind. Although he wasn't sure, if Zhou Qi insisted there was someone else, it could only be this person.
"Who is it?"
Zhou Qi's gaze suddenly turned cold, and his black figure flickered before directly appearing in front of Zhou Houyao. He grabbed Zhou Houyao by the collar as if dealing with someone completely unrelated, coldly questioning him, his expression seemingly indifferent to the fact that Zhou Houyao was his grandson.
No one knew that his only grandson had already died in the Northern Mang Secret Realm. Although Zhou Houyao appeared to be thriving, he was merely a substitute. In the entire Zhou family, only Zhou Hanbin caught his eye, which is why he devoted all his efforts to nurturing him. Zhou Hanbin's cunning and schemes at such a young age were a result of his own teachings.
"It should be me, Zhou Qi. Do you still recognize me?"
A clear voice echoed from outside the hall. Zhou Qi's pupils suddenly constricted as he turned to look, only to find a young man striding toward him from outside the hall. A gentle breeze swept by, causing the white long robe to flutter in the wind. This person was none other than Sun Zhe, who had arrived here even before Zhou Houyao.
Without pausing his steps, Sun Zhe's eyes met Zhou Qi's defiantly, and under Zhou Qi's pressure, his aura gradually began to reveal itself. Suddenly, a terrifying cyclone swirled around his body, creating a shocking wave of energy above the Xuan Lei Sect that rippled for miles.
In an instant, several powerful Divine Consciousnesses within Beifeng City turned their attention toward this direction, each filled with a hint of astonishment.
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