Chapter 0640 Bingxing’s Wrath

Chapter 0640: Bingxing's Fury

Qin Yun stood off to the side, listening quietly. He could tell that several of the elders were the kind who played it safe and favored slow, stable growth.

If the Immortal Armory City were attacked, they would be in real danger.

Avoiding war was simple—just abandon Qin Yun.

He had been abandoned by the Mystic Sigil Hall before, so he was used to this sort of thing.

"Am I really a cursed lone star?" Qin Yun mused inwardly.

The elders from the Medicine Immortal Valley and Canghuo Immortal Mountain smugly exchanged glances, since most of the elders seemed to be leaning toward ditching Qin Yun.

Bystanders wondered as well—if they were in this situation, what would *they* do? Would they abandon Qin Yun too?

"Let’s put it to a vote! Raise your hands if you support Qin Yun!" Bao Changshou sighed helplessly.

Only three raised their hands—Bao Changshou, the stocky bald elder, and a tall, broad-shouldered elder.

The other four half-immortals didn’t raise their hands, making it clear they were against him.

The elder from the Medicine Immortal Valley grinned with a shit-eating smile. "Abandoning Qin Yun is a wise choice. Who knows what kind of trouble he’ll drag us into next?"

Bao Changshou sighed. "If it weren’t for Qin Yun, our sect’s sacred artifact would’ve been lost long ago. We’d be biting the hand that fed us!"

"For the bigger picture, we have no choice but to do this. Just give him some compensation," one elder said coldly.

"Medicine Immortal Valley, Canghuo Immortal Mountain—we’re willing to abandon Qin Yun, but we won’t hand him over to you. Don’t get any ideas about capturing him right away," another elder shot back.

"Fine with us. As long as the Immortal Armory City stops sheltering him, settling our grudge will be much easier!" The elder from the Medicine Immortal Valley let out a booming laugh.

An elder from Canghuo Immortal Mountain asked, "So you've made your decision? You're abandoning Qin Yun?"

Bao Changshou looked at Qin Yun, guilt written all over his face.

"Sect Leader, thank you for your hospitality these past few days," Qin Yun said calmly, smiling faintly at Bao Changshou—as if he had expected this all along.

"Qin Yun, Old Chu is right! You did nothing wrong. It was those vultures who lusted after your treasures and kept trying to rob you. You were only defending yourself."

"And it was their pompous junior disciples who provoked you first. Your retaliation was completely justified!"

Bao Changshou sighed again.

"We’ve decided… we abandon Qin Yun!" one of the Immortal Armory elders declared.

At that moment, a familiar voice rang out from the crowd: "Perfect! Then our Sword Immortal Pavilion will take him in!"

It was none other than Jian Shitian!

Jian Shitian barked a laugh and blinked into view in an instant.

The people from the Medicine Immortal Valley and Canghuo Immortal Mountain looked like they'd just bitten into a lemon.

They had dared to threaten the Immortal Armory City because they knew its power was limited.

But the Sword Immortal Pavilion was different—it was backed by the mighty Jian Clan!

The Sword Immortal Pavilion simply couldn't care less about the Canghuo Immortal Mountain or the Medicine Immortal Valley.

"Qin Yun, after your sparring match with your rival Ahu, he's been training relentlessly in seclusion. By the time of the Martial Path Championship, he'll definitely be even stronger!"

"You can still make it in time to join our Sword Immortal Pavilion and take part in our selection trials. With your strength, you're guaranteed a spot to compete in the Martial Path Championship!"

Jian Shitian was a legendary figure—powerful and revered. For him to personally invite Qin Yun to join the Sword Immortal Pavilion carried huge significance.

After all, Qin Yun wasn't a swordsman by nature—he was a blade specialist.

The Sword Immortal Pavilion required its disciples to wield swords, and the entrance exam tested their connection to the weapon.

For Jian Shitian, the leader of the prestigious Sword Immortal Pavilion, to make an exception for Qin Yun and come personally to invite him showed just how extraordinary Qin Yun's talent truly was.

The half-immortals from Immortal Soldier City who had supported abandoning Qin Yun now looked downright sour. They knew full well Jian Shitian's status and power.

Now that Jian Shitian was so openly protecting Qin Yun, it felt like a slap in their faces—proving they'd let a gem slip through their fingers.

"Qin Yun, don't hesitate! You're not really thinking of going to Demonmoon Island, are you? I admit, there are plenty of pretty faces there."

"But a guy like you, surrounded by women all day, will end up run ragged!" Jian Shitian chuckled, patting Qin Yun's shoulder. "Come to our Sword Immortal Pavilion instead—you'll find no shortage of beauties there too! I can introduce a few to you!"

Everyone gawked. The normally dignified Jian Shitian actually saying something like this—and using such a lowball move to tempt Qin Yun—it was outrageous.

Many secretly envied Qin Yun. After all, countless sword-wielders struggled to get into the Sword Immortal Pavilion, yet here he was, personally invited by its leader with such tempting conditions.

Seeing Qin Yun hesitate, Jian Shitian added, "Qin Yun, the female disciples at the Sword Immortal Pavilion aren't fiery like that brat Jian Ruyan. They're sweet and polished. With how awesome you are, you'll definitely win them over..."

"How about this? In our Pavilion, there's a famous sword-forging master who's also an outstanding rune expert. She's a drop-dead gorgeous elder with immense power—at Emperor Wu level, and knocking on half-immortality's door. I'll set you up under her. Heh heh!"

Representatives from Medicine Immortal Valley and Canghuo Immortal Mountain were fuming. If Qin Yun really joined the Sword Immortal Pavilion, they'd be in deep trouble.

Bao Changshou and Granny Ma secretly side-eyed Jian Shitian.

How shameless—trying to lure Qin Yun by dangling the Pavilion's female disciples and elders!

"I'm starting to get interested. Is that beautiful sword-forging master easygoing? If she's a firecracker like Jian Ruyan, I'm out!" Qin Yun's eyes sparkled.

Just stepping forward, Jian Ruyan blew her top. "Qin Yun! Who are you calling a firecracker?!"

"Little Yan, Qin Yun is about to leave Immortal Soldier City and become a disciple of our Sword Immortal Pavilion. Say goodbye to him nicely!" Jian Shitian laughed as he slapped Qin Yun's shoulder.

"Qin Yun, just get lost already!" Jian Ruyan snapped.

Jian Shitian chuckled again. "Qin Yun, that sword-forging master is seriously gorgeous, and she's super easygoing. I'll arrange for you to learn forging under her!"

"You've got yourself a deal!"

Qin Yun agreed—after all, the Sword Immortal Pavilion was hands-down his best shot.

Plus, with Jian Shitian rolling out the red carpet like this, especially mentioning that beautiful sword-forging master, how could he say no?

The Sword Immortal Pavilion and Canghuo Immortal Mountain factions had originally thought that once Qin Yun left Immortal Soldier City, it would be easier to take him down. But now, things looked even more difficult.

"Let's go!" Jian Shitian said.

Just as he was about to lead Qin Yun away, a bone-shaking wave of energy erupted from within the Immortal Soldier Palace—a crushing immortal aura.

The surge of celestial power erupted from the gates of the Celestial Armory Palace, locking onto Jian Shitian, whose face contorted in shock and terror.

After immobilizing Jian Shitian for a brief moment, the overwhelming immortal pressure shifted, enveloping the quasi-immortal elders from the Dragon Family, Medicine Immortal Valley, and Canghuo Immortal Mountain.

The elders from these three factions instantly turned ghostly pale, trembling in fear.

Even the Emperor Wus and Martial Kings accompanying them spat blood from their mouths and dropped to their knees.

"Qin Yun, you're not allowed to leave! You'll always be a disciple of the Celestial Armory City!" A cold, ethereal voice echoed from the Celestial Armory Palace.

It was Bingxing’s voice!

Jian Shitian hastily backed away from Qin Yun, too scared to recruit him now.

"But... a few elders voted to abandon me!"

Qin Yun had assumed Bingxing couldn't leave the Celestial Armory Palace and thus couldn't intervene.

Yet her immense immortal energy had somehow reached beyond its confines.

"They don’t get to decide!" Bingxing said icily.

"If the Medicine Immortal Valley and Canghuo Immortal Mountain declare war on the Celestial Armory City, my staying will only bring disaster!" Qin Yun argued.

"If they truly dare, I guarantee they will be wiped off the Ao Xing Continent before they even launch their attack!"

Bingxing’s voice, heavy with menace, made them shudder with terror.

"Supreme Elder, you... weren’t you in seclusion?" A semi-immortal elder from the Celestial Armory City stuttered, sweat pouring down his face.

He never expected the Supreme Elder to go to bat for Qin Yun like this.

"I emerged long ago! Qin Yun must stay! If we expel him and let him join the Blade Sage Pavilion, our Celestial Armory City will become a laughingstock!"

"We’re not afraid of the Medicine Immortal Valley or Canghuo Immortal Mountain—and we are certainly not inferior to the Blade Sage Pavilion!"

Bingxing’s tone left no room for argument.

Jian Shitian was gobsmacked, staring at Bao Changshou and the others. He never imagined that such a formidable figure existed within the Celestial Armory City.

This great figure hadn’t even appeared in person—merely her aura alone was enough to crush even quasi-immortals like them.

That could only mean the Supreme Elder was... an immortal!

A true immortal—a being beyond comprehension.

The quasi-immortal elders from the Medicine Immortal Valley and Canghuo Immortal Mountain were equally petrified.

Because in the Spiritual Barrens, immortals were not supposed to exist.

Even if they did, they should have been sucked into the Immortal Expanse.

Though the onlookers didn’t fully grasp the situation, they understood that the woman inside the Celestial Armory Palace was scary powerful.

"Senior Jian, I... I still want to join the Blade Sage Pavilion and learn forging from that gorgeous master swordsmith!" Qin Yun whispered. "Get me out of here!"

The moment he finished speaking, Jian Shitian went pale as the crushing immortal pressure locked onto him once more.

"Ah... I was just joking earlier, trying to trick you! Our Blade Sage Pavilion has no such gorgeous master swordsmith!" Jian Shitian seethed at Qin Yun in his head before letting out a strained chuckle.

"How could there not be? She's the most beautiful woman in our Jian family—I've seen her myself!" Jian Ruyan said playfully.

"You wretched girl..." Jian Shitian muttered angrily before hastily leaving the scene. He dared not take Qin Yun with him now, nor could he—doing so might cost him his life.

The sight of Jian Shitian fleeing in fear elicited shocked whispers from the crowd.

"You have a grudge against Qin Yun, so settle it with him alone. Why target our entire Immortal Armory City?"

Bingxing's furious voice rang out, like an icy mountain bearing down—cold and crushing.

"E-Elder, we were momentarily foolish! Please forgive us!" the quasi-immortal from the Medicine Immortal Valley stammered in terror. "Henceforth, we’ll only seek vengeance against Qin Yun, never against Immortal Armory City!"