After being jilted by the saintess at the beginning, why is she crying?

The Supreme Elder gave him a deep look, and was about to speak—

Suddenly, an old and deep voice rolled in from afar!

The sound wasn't loud, but it contained immense pressure, exploding in everyone's ears like thunder!

"Who dares to harm the prodigy of the Xiao family?!"

"Does the Xiao family really think they have no one left?"

Before the words were finished—

A terrifying pressure surged in from afar, overwhelming everything!

The sheer power of that pressure caused everyone present to change their expressions drastically!

The disciples with slightly lower cultivation levels were so weak in the knees that they almost collapsed to the ground!

The Supreme Elder frowned and turned to look at the sky.

At the edge of the sky, an old man with an air of otherworldly wisdom was walking slowly toward them.

He wore a blue Taoist robe, had white hair and beard, a gaunt face, and deep, star-like eyes.

His body was surrounded by spiritual energy, and with each step he took, faint lotus flower shadows appeared beneath his feet. He was otherworldly and refined, as if a legendary old immortal had descended to earth.

At first, the other party was just a small black dot in the field of vision, out of reach.

But the next moment——

The other party simply took a step forward.

It's just one step.

The scenery around him began to rush past!

Mountains, rivers, and clouds all transformed into blurry streaks of light, rushing away into the distance!

Shrinking the earth to an inch!

This is a legendary supernatural power!

In the blink of an eye, the figure appeared before them.

He stopped, stood with his hands behind his back, and scanned the entire room with his gaze.

The aura emanating from his body was almost solidified, transforming into visible rings of pressure that spread outwards!

Upon seeing this, Lin Fengmian's heart trembled slightly.

This is……

Teleportation, a skill only a Nascent Soul True Monarch could possess?!

No, it's even more mysterious than teleportation—it's shrinking the earth to an inch!

Legend has it that only powerful beings who have reached the late Nascent Soul stage can master this supernatural ability!

What is the background of this person?

He subconsciously glanced at the Supreme Elder beside him.

Beneath the veil, the Supreme Elder's stunningly beautiful face revealed a slight furrow in her brow, her expression grave.

She naturally recognized the person who came.

It was none other than Xiao Qingtian, the long-deceased ancestor of the Xiao family!

Legend has it that this person had already reached the late Nascent Soul stage hundreds of years ago, and his strength was unfathomable.

It is said that he passed away peacefully in the family's forbidden area when his lifespan was about to end.

As a result, the Xiao family fell from the ranks of the top families in the Zhao Kingdom and could only rely on the Hehuan Sect.

But now...

The other party is still alive?!

The Supreme Elder secretly thought to himself that something was wrong.

The Xiao family was one of the largest families under the rule of the Hehuan Sect. Back then, they had great differences with the Hehuan Sect and were ambitious, coveting the position of sect leader.

However, after Xiao Qingtian passed away, the Xiao family was leaderless and had no choice but to submit to the Hehuan Sect.

But now, Xiao Qingtian is still alive...

Then all those years of forbearance, weren't they all just an act?

The Supreme Elder's heart sank slightly.

Her spiritual injury has not fully healed, and her cultivation level is far from what it used to be.

Now, facing Xiao Qingtian at his peak, she has no confidence at all.

not to mention……

The fact that the other party chose to show up at this time clearly indicates that they have some ulterior motive.

……

Xiao Qingtian stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping across the entire room.

His gaze was so intense that everyone who looked down instinctively lowered their heads, unable to meet his eyes.

His gaze finally settled on Xiao Sheng, who was lying on the ground covered in blood.

His old face instantly turned so gloomy it seemed to drip water.

"Saint'er".

He spoke, his voice calm, yet containing suppressed anger:

"Who hurt you?"

Xiao Sheng struggled to his feet, pointing at Nangong Li, then at Lin Fengmian, his voice hoarse:

"Great-grandfather! It's them!"

"That woman! And that man!"

"They ganged up on my grandson, you must stand up for him!"

Xiao Qingtian nodded and turned his gaze to Nangong Li.

A glint of light flashed in those deep eyes.

In fact, he had been observing in secret for a long time.

When the divine soul within Xiao Sheng's body transmitted a message saying that Nangong Li had unleashed a terrifying power, he could no longer sit still.

That power... was too ancient, too powerful, even making this old monster in the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm feel a slight tremor in his heart.

He had a vague feeling that there were unknown secrets hidden within the Hehuan Sect.

So he injected a wisp of his divine soul into Xiao Sheng's body, and secretly observed him through his grandson's eyes.

He had also witnessed the mysterious power that Nangong Li had suddenly unleashed.

Although the power was strong, it was extremely unstable, as if it were sealed within the body.

Moreover, during his probing, he had roughly guessed what was going on—

The old wounds on the Supreme Elder's body had indeed not healed.

Once this is confirmed...

The Hehuan Sect is now firmly in the grasp of the Xiao family!

Xiao Qingtian sneered inwardly before revealing himself.

He stepped forward, looked at the Supreme Elder, and said in a calm voice:

"Elder Chu, isn't it inappropriate for you to interfere in matters between the juniors?"

Lin Fengmian was also startled upon hearing this.

Elder Chu?

The other person also has the surname Chu?

Could she really be Chu Qingyi's mother?

He subconsciously looked at the Supreme Elder.

The Supreme Elder let out a muffled groan from her delicate nose, trying her best to appear natural and not reveal any flaws.

She raised her head, looked at Xiao Qingtian, and said in a cold voice:

"Fellow Daoist Xiao, within the sect, everything must still be done according to the sect's rules."

"Xiao Sheng, as a holy son, bullied his fellow disciples in public and even tried to kill his junior brother who had just established his foundation."

"As the Supreme Elder, if I don't intervene, what will become of the rules of the Joyful Union Sect?"

Her voice wasn't loud, but every word was firm and resonant, reasoned and well-founded.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qingtian let out a cold laugh:

"Ha, rules?"

"Elder Chu, what you say sounds quite high-sounding."

His gaze swept over Nangong Li, then returned to the Supreme Elder:

"But I heard that you struck first?"

"For a dignified elder like yourself to lay a hand on a junior, wouldn't that sound bad if word got out?"

Their gazes clashed in mid-air, sharp as blades.

The air around them seemed to freeze, making it hard for those nearby to breathe.

Lin Fengmian watched with a pounding heart.

He could sense that this old man was not someone to be trifled with.

Moreover, the Supreme Elder... seems to be quite wary of the other party?

He thought to himself—

This old hag seems to be quite wary of the other party.

Could it be... that she really can't win?

……

Seeing that the Supreme Elder remained silent, Xiao Qingtian became even more certain.

He snorted coldly, no longer looking at her, but turning to look at Lin Fengmian beside him.

A calculating glint flashed in those deep eyes.

To be honest, Xiao Qingtian did not expect Lin Fengmian to appear today.

How could an outer disciple garner such personal protection from the Supreme Elder?