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As a few individuals prepared to follow Qi Xiao's orders, the ground suddenly shook violently. A powerful surge of spiritual energy shot into the sky, causing the earth to tremble and rocks to fly everywhere. Many nearby cultivators were directly thrown back by the force.
A figure hovered in mid-air, hair swirling wildly, exuding a fierce aura that obscured the brilliant sun, resembling a demonic god.
"Qing Xu, you of the Carefree Sect have come uninvited. Are you trying to bully my Bai family because we have no one to defend us?"
"Even if your Carefree Sect is one of the Four Great Sects, you cannot act like this. If you dare to oppress my Bai family, I will not let you go today, even if it costs me my life!"
The last sentence was infused with an overwhelming amount of spiritual energy, echoing like a bell throughout Tongling.
Bai Shu knew he was outmatched and planned to leverage the reputation of the Carefree Sect to apply pressure.
Qing Xu Zhenren and Elder Chang's expressions suddenly darkened.
Qing Xu stepped forward, his sleeves billowing without wind. He stood firm and motionless at the center, yet his powerful aura suppressed Bai Shu's momentum.
"You have abducted my disciple; how do you intend to explain that?"
"If you want a reason, then I shall give you one! Today, I not only intend to take my disciple back but also seek justice for him! I want to see if your Bai family can provide a satisfactory explanation!"
Bai Shu was taken aback, gritting his teeth in frustration. The person below was actually Qing Xu Zhenren's disciple?
Qing Xu Zhenren was one of the few divine-level experts in the cultivation world. Although he usually kept a low profile, Bai Shu had heard of his reputation.
This man was unassuming and amiable, indifferent to worldly affairs—considered a good-natured figure among powerful cultivators. However, that was merely a facade.
In his youth, he was a killing star who dominated his contemporaries among sect disciples—slaughtering evil cultivators and sect members alike without hesitation, acting solely on his whims.
The previous leader of the Carefree Sect had gifted him a whisk as a reminder to show mercy—only to strike without killing and leave others with a chance for survival.
Since then, Qing Xu Zhenren had cultivated himself for many years, hiding within the Carefree Sect and ignoring worldly matters.
But just because he ignored worldly affairs did not mean he had a good temper.
Bai Shu felt sweat bead on his forehead as he watched Qing Xu Zhenren lightly stroke the whisk. Instantly, it transformed into a sharp sword.
Holding the sword, Qing Xu Zhenren asked him gently, "Bai Shu, can you provide an explanation today?"
With a loud crash, the previously arrogant man fell to the ground and knelt before Qing Xu Zhenren, crying out in grievance.
"Please calm your anger, Zhenren! I truly did not know that boy was your disciple. If I had known, I absolutely would not have..."
"Is it not true that if he is not my disciple, your Bai family can abduct him at will?"
Bai Shu felt a chill run down his spine, sweat pouring down his face. "Master, this is all a misunderstanding! I will have someone rescue them right away."
Seeing his response, Qing Xu Zhenren ceased his pressure and immediately retracted his aura. Bai Shu felt a wave of relief wash over him and quickly called for the Bai family servants to bring the people trapped underground back up.
Half an hour later, the cultivators buried beneath the ground were gradually rescued. The incident had happened so suddenly that Lu Yuan and the other cultivators, who had regained their spiritual power, had no choice but to reveal themselves. They formed a protective barrier with their spiritual energy to shield the remaining people. It was precisely because of this that they managed to hold on until help arrived.
As he watched Qi Xiao approach, Lu Yuan brushed off his clothes and smiled, "Junior Brother, I'm fine! I reacted quickly and wasn't hit; I just accidentally got a bit dusty."
Glancing past Qi Xiao, he saw Qing Xu Zhenren in his flowing robes and felt as if he had found a parent. He hurried forward and knelt before Qing Xu Zhenren, tears welling in his eyes. "Master, I almost thought I would never see you again!"
Qing Xu Zhenren gently patted his shoulder. His tone was calm but carried more weight than any life-saving pill. "Don't worry; I'm here. Today, I will definitely seek justice for you."
Lu Yuan immediately wiped his face and began to cry loudly. Meanwhile, Bai Shu, who was carefully choosing his words, nearly collapsed at this declaration.
"Father, are you alright?" Bai Shu was supported by Bai Ruo Jing. He forced himself to pat his son's hand and weakly replied, "I'm fine; I'm doing very well."
He swallowed hard and cautiously approached Qing Xu Zhenren with a smile. "This matter is complicated; perhaps the two elders could join me for some tea in the inner hall so we can discuss it properly?"
Elder Chang snorted softly. "Since you know it's complicated, there's no need to waste time on these formalities. You have colluded with the demon clan; the evidence is irrefutable. Today, your Bai family must give us an explanation!"
Bai Shu's face darkened as he cursed Elder Wang beneath his breath a thousand times. This old man truly had brought him to ruin; even in death, he wouldn't let him off the hook.
Grinding his teeth, he spoke in a hushed voice, "While it is true that my Bai family bears some responsibility in this matter, we were also forced into it. If it weren't for that demon and that old man named Wang, why would my Bai family abandon our prosperous cultivation lineage to engage in such despicable dealings?"
"In the past, that demon pressured my Bai family; today, the esteemed Xiaoyao Sect also comes to pressure us. How is this different from mutual destruction?"
"Isn't what you did today exactly what that demon wanted?" Qi Xiao sneered. "What do you think we should do about it, Master Bai?"
Bai Shu choked slightly. "While our Bai family has indeed made mistakes, we haven't caused any real harm. Besides, I intended to eliminate this demon today. If it weren't for this brat's interference, it would have been done already."
"Considering this, our Bai family should also be credited. Compared to getting rid of the demon, what do a few lives really matter? Let's just say it's a sacrifice necessary for the greater good of eliminating this demon."
"Now that this demon's body is destroyed and there's no chance of revival, such an end can be seen as a comfort to their souls."
Upon hearing this, Qi Xiao could no longer contain himself. "Shameless! How can you say something so brazen? It's a pity you don't perform on stage!"
Bai Ruojing's face flushed with anger as she glared at Qi Xiao. "How dare you insult my father?"
In a swift motion, she drew her sword, but before she could raise it, Bai Shu pressed her hand back down to sheath it.
"Insult?" Qi Xiao retorted. "Isn't your father's statement utterly shameless? Your Bai family has worshipped this demon for how many years and sacrificed how many cultivators? And now you reduce it to just a few lives that don't matter?"
"You only know the pain when the knife is at your own throat! If today you two were the ones on the chopping block, would you still be so indifferent about your so-called sacrifices?"
Bai Ruojing stammered, unable to find her words. Deep down, she still had some conscience left, making her feel uneasy.
But Bai Shu had no such moral burden. With a fierce look in his eyes, he said to Qi Xiao in a slow and deliberate manner, "Has the Xiaoyao Sect really fallen to the point where a junior like you gets to call the shots?"
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