Chapter 0367: Sect Rivalry

Chapter 0367: Sect Rivalry

Two elders from Jian Xuan Mountain, both at the Xuan Martial realm, stood side by side.

From their attitude, it was clear they were determined to reclaim the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron.

Wei Zhongzheng said, "Since the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron has chosen Qin Yun, it can no longer be said to belong to Jian Xuanzi. You are both Xuan Martial realm warriors, having cultivated martial arts for over a thousand years. Surely you understand such matters?"

The Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron is a powerful Dao artifact, and Wei Zhongzheng absolutely would not allow Jian Xuan Mountain to take it away.

"Hmph, at that time, it was your blood that was used for the sacrifice to open the ancient tomb... Perhaps it was then that the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron absorbed a large amount of my blood and chose me."

Qin Yun supported Wei Zhongzheng and said softly, "Sect Leader, let's go back! I also want to see what the Nine Profound Mystic Sect looks like!"

Seeing them about to leave, the two elders from Jian Xuan Mountain suddenly released a surge of immense power!

"Qin Yun, if you don't hand over the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron, you won't leave here alive!" The elder in white robes drew a sharp sword.

The sharp sword shone with a cold light in the evening, its menacing sword aura palpable.

Many people hastily retreated!

The Xuan Ying selection had already ended, and this was now a personal vendetta, so the Heavenly King Sect would not pursue it.

"Those who do not wish to make an enemy of Jian Xuan Mountain, stay out of this!" The white-robed elder, though having used up a lot of energy to create life marks for Qin Yun, still possessed formidable strength.

Moreover, Jian Xuan Mountain had two Xuan Martial realm experts, and they only needed to deal with the injured Wei Zhongzheng, which was more than sufficient!

On the side of the Nine Profound Mystic Sect, only Wei Zhongzheng was at the Xuan Martial realm, and he was gravely wounded!

The other Spirit Martial realm elders had also drained their energy and were unable to fight.

Only Qin Yun and Jiang Zhihu were still capable of fighting!

The crowd immediately dispersed!

Now, everyone could see that the people from Jian Xuan Mountain were hell-bent on taking the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron at all costs!

Qin Yun quickly sent a mental message to Wei Zhongzheng, saying, "Sect Leader, if I give you the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron to use, can you drive them back?"

Wei Zhongzheng was also devising a plan. Upon hearing Qin Yun's mental message, he quickly responded, "We can try! The Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron is incredibly powerful and contains immense energy... However, after I use it, the cauldron's energy might be severely drained, and it could even be damaged!"

"No matter, let's survive this ordeal first!" Qin Yun said.

The white-robed elder brandished his sword toward Qin Yun and his group, shouting, "Hand over the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron, or you will all die!"

The other elder also sneered, "Even if we kill you here, with the strength of your Nine Profound Mystic Sect, you would never be able to seek revenge on us! And your Nine Profound Mystic Sect will be utterly destroyed!"

Qin Yun and the others were furious. Jian Xuan Mountain, relying on their numerous Xuan Martial realm experts, was bullying them so blatantly!

"Sect Leader!" Qin Yun shouted, and in a flash of golden light, the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron suddenly appeared.

Wei Zhongzheng quickly took the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron, placed his hand on it, and pushed it toward the two Xuan Martial realm elders in front of him.

"Ah..." One of the Xuan Martial realm elders was struck by the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron, his body splitting open as he let out a piercing scream.

Boom!

Under Wei Zhongzheng's control, the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron charged toward the white-robed elder, engulfing him in a burst of flames and a deafening explosion!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

As the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron flew forward, it spewed a massive torrent of flames, engulfing the two elders of the Xuan Martial realm!

The two elders of the Xuan Martial realm wailed in agony as their bodies were consumed by the roaring, ferocious inferno!

The flames released by the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron were terrifying, melting the very ground beneath them.

It was the peak warrior of the Xuan Martial realm, Wei Zhongzheng, who, by channeling the energy of the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon, made the flames so terrifying!

The spectators in the distance were all amazed by Wei Zhongzheng's strength. Despite being gravely injured, he could still control the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron and severely wound two elders of the Xuan Martial realm!

"Sect Leader!" An elder, seeing Wei Zhongzheng collapse, hurriedly rushed over to support the exhausted Sect Leader Wei Zhongzheng.

Qin Yun swiftly took control of the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron and began hammering it repeatedly into the two elders trapped in the fiery inferno!

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

In just a few moments, the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron struck over ten times, causing the two elders inside to scream in unrelenting agony!

"Let's go!" Wei Zhongzheng waved his hand, summoning a small, golden boat.

The elder quickly helped Wei Zhongzheng onto the boat.

Qin Yun secured the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron, and together with Jiang Zhihu and three other elders, they climbed aboard the boat.

"Go!" Wei Zhongzheng weakly shouted, and the boat shot into the sky like a golden comet.

The boat flew at an incredible speed, quickly leaving Xuanwu Qitian Mountain behind!

The sea of fire near the martial arena gradually subsided after Qin Yun and the others left.

Inside lay two charred bodies—the two elders of the Xuan Martial realm had actually died!

Whoosh!

Instantly, the crowd was thrown into an uproar!

Two Xuan Martial realm experts had fallen, and both were from Jian Xuan Mountain!

The Spirit Martial realm warriors from Jian Xuan Mountain rushed over, overcome with grief.

Seeing the two dead elders of the Xuan Martial realm, everyone's faces were filled with fear...

They were all awestruck by the power of the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron! This ancient artifact was truly terrifying!

Wei Zhongzheng, despite being gravely injured, had used all his strength to wield the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron, unleashing flames so powerful they could burn Xuan Martial realm experts to death!

Qin Yun had controlled the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron well, allowing Wei Zhongzheng to use it effectively under his guidance.

With so many major events happening during the selection, many people hurriedly left, eager to spread the news, as it was truly astonishing!

...

The golden boat in the sky flew swiftly toward the south.

In the night sky, it looked like a golden meteor streaking across the horizon...

On the boat, Qin Yun looked at the weakened Wei Zhongzheng and said, "Sect Leader, we've made quite a scene!"

Wei Zhongzheng's face was as pale as paper, but he smiled and said, "Killing them is also a good option. Let everyone know that attempting to seize the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron will cost them dearly!"

Jiang Zhihu said, "Brother Yun, can you use the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron to deal with Spirit Martial realm warriors? You also defeated a Spirit Martial realm warrior!"

Qin Yun shook his head, "No! If it were a Spirit Martial realm warrior in peak condition, they could easily defeat me! The gap between me and the Spirit Martial realm is still huge."

Wei Zhongzheng nodded, "I have exhausted the energy inside the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron. It needs the power of the Xuan Martial realm to refill it."

"With Xiao Yun's current strength, he cannot yet harness the powerful energy stored within the cauldron! The Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron is incredibly sturdy and offers strong defensive capabilities."

Qin Yun sighed, "I don't know when I will be able to enter the Spirit Martial realm! If I hadn't won first place, I wouldn't even know when I would have entered the second level of the Martial Dao realm!"

"Take it easy! Entering the Spirit Martial realm isn't something you can achieve overnight. It takes time," Wei Zhongzheng said. "Xiao Yun, in the future, if you encounter strong enemies, especially those at the fourth or fifth level of the Martial Dao realm, don't push yourself! The Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron is out of energy, and its power has greatly diminished."

Qin Yun nodded. He was well aware that killing a Spirit Martial realm warrior on the arena was a stroke of luck, and such an opportunity wouldn't come again.

The small golden boat flew south, carrying Wei Zhongzheng and the others, quickly returning to the Nine Extremes Profound Gate.

...

In just one night, news of the major events at the Xuan Ying Selection Assembly had spread to multiple cities and sects.

The Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron, the deaths of two Xuan Martial realm warriors, and the appearance of a dual-core prodigy were all shocking news.

In a grand hall of the Moon Profound Valley, Old Lady Du was stunned to hear about the events at the foot of Xuanwu Qitian Mountain.

"Qin Yun is alive, that's wonderful!" Zi Qingcheng was also excited. "Grandma Du, I'm heading to the Nine Extremes Profound Gate to find Qin Yun!"

Old Lady Du quickly said, "Qingcheng, don't rush! I have important tasks for you."

"I will arrange for a Xuan Martial realm elder to go with you to the borderlands to wipe out everyone from the Drifting Spirit Valley and the Wind Spirit Sect."

"Our Moon Profound Valley will take control of the borderlands!"

"Grandma Du, the Purple Spirit Star Palace... is currently short on resources. Can we go back to Wuhuang?" Zi Qingcheng asked, unsure of Old Lady Du's intentions.

"I will supply the resources! I will also arrange for people to take over the Purple Spirit Star Palace and ensure it runs smoothly."

Zi Qingcheng was secretly pleased but still puzzled, "Grandma Du, why are you so concerned about the borderlands? Haven't we already found the Immortal Tomb?"

"That's not the real Immortal Tomb! I'm not as easily deceived as Jian Xuanzi and the others!" Old Lady Du snorted. "The true resting place of the Immortal Bones is not like that."

"Also, the Purple Spirit Star Palace will now become a subsidiary sect of our Moon Profound Valley. Once you handle the transition, return to Wuhuang right away. You need to secretly build a good relationship with Qin Yun," Old Lady Du said. "He is the sect leader of the Strange Patterns Sect and holds the Star Moon Strange Patterns, something even royal sects covet."

Zi Qingcheng was stunned, looking at Old Lady Du in amazement.

She had previously informed Old Lady Du about Qin Yun's matters. So, when Old Lady Du thought Qin Yun had died, she was deeply sorrowful.

Now that Old Lady Du knew Qin Yun was alive, she considered him a treasure.

Old Lady Du said calmly, "I sent people to wipe out the Wind Spirit Sect and the Drifting Spirit Valley and to take control of the borderlands to keep Qin Yun's matters from spreading too fast."

Zi Qingcheng thought for a moment and quickly said, "Grandma Du, Yuelan is Qin Yun's wife, and Shiyue is his mentor. I think it won't be too difficult for Moon Profound Valley to secretly develop a good relationship with Qin Yun in the future."

Old Lady Du smiled, "Good! Don't worry, I will also heavily nurture Yuelan and the others. Who would have thought that such a remote place like the borderlands would produce so many talents!"

"Grandma Du, do you still blame me for what happened back then..." Zi Qingcheng didn't finish her sentence before Old Lady Du waved her hand.

"It's been so many years... Just don't make the same mistake again," Old Lady Du sighed, smiling at Zi Qingcheng with relief. "Now, you are once again a disciple of Moon Profound Valley. This is still your home."

"Thank you, Grandma!" Zi Qingcheng lowered her head, her beautiful eyes moist.

The Nine Extremes Profound Gate had now become the center of attention in Wuhuang's northern region. Both its disciples and sect leader had made quite a stir.

Many people were rushing to the Nine Extremes Profound Gate because Jian Xuan Mountain had announced its intention to attack the Nine Extremes Profound Gate!