Wandering Sword Seller's Life in the Qin Dynasty

"What did I do wrong?" The High Priestess was startled and subconsciously wanted to ask Xinghun a question.

But the next second, Xinghun looked at Xu Qing and let out a meaningful sigh: "Truly remarkable. Did you foresee this outcome all along? Is that why you told me to stand by and watch?"

These words were clearly not spoken to the Grand Master of Fate.

Xu Qing then slowly shifted his gaze to Xinghun, his tone calm yet undeniably certain: "Indeed, I did foresee this outcome. Considering that you had previously asked me for the sword and had not shown any obvious hostility towards me, I didn't mind giving you a chance. And now it seems you've seized it."

"Hmph! What if I don't seize this opportunity?" Xinghun snorted, his tone carrying a hint of resentment, yet also a subtle probing.

Xu Qing sighed softly, his tone calm and undisturbed, yet chilling: "Nothing much will happen. At most, I'll just send you down to keep Donghuang Taiyi company."

The more understated the words, the more decisive and authoritative they convey.

Xinghun naturally sensed the chill, his brows furrowed even more, but he ultimately did not refute it.

He didn't have much affection for Donghuang Taiyi, and he was even less loyal to the Yin-Yang School.

When he joined the Yin Yang School, his purpose was simple and pure: to acquire greater power.

He will serve whoever can give him enough power, and if that person is not as strong as him, he will not mind turning the tables.

After a moment of silence, Xinghun spoke again, stating his position: "Since you can defeat Donghuang Taiyi, it seems reasonable to make you the head of the Yin Yang School."

"Lord Xinghun..." Upon hearing this, Da Siming's expression changed drastically, her face filled with disbelief.

It's one thing for the Moon Goddess to remain silent, but why did even Star Soul, who has always been on good terms with her, choose to side with this outsider?

She simply couldn't understand how an outsider with no connections could take charge of the Yin-Yang School.

Unlike the bewildered Grand Master of Fate, there was another person in the hall who had already seen through the current situation.

That person was Xu Fu, the Lord of the Clouds.

Xu Fu was always a sensible person; otherwise, after he lost all his power, he would not have been able to be valued by the Yin-Yang School and retain his position as Lord of the Clouds, nor would he have been able to get Donghuang Taiyi to spare no expense in using the Yin-Yang School's rare resources to help him recover his power.

Now, realizing that the Yin-Yang School has changed, Xu Fu immediately recalled his experience in the State of Qi.

Logically speaking, Xu Qing had caused him such a miserable fate back then, so he should have hated Xu Qing to the core. But it was precisely those past experiences that allowed him to witness Xu Qing's terrifying methods firsthand.

Now that Donghuang Taiyi has been killed by Xu Qing, the fear buried deep in his heart has quietly resurfaced.

He was afraid of death, but even more afraid of losing everything he had.

The only way to preserve all of this is to bow down to the new, stronger power as soon as possible.

Almost instantly, Xu Fu knelt down before Xu Qing with a thud, his forehead touching the ground, and said in an extremely respectful tone, "Xu Fu greets the Sect Leader!"

The kneeling happened so fast that it caught everyone off guard, and everyone in the hall was stunned.

Upon seeing this, the Grand Master of Fate frowned deeply, her voice filled with disbelief: "Lord of the Clouds, how...how could you betray His Majesty the Eastern Emperor like this?"

Xu Qing was also slightly taken aback, then couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes.

"Interesting, very interesting!"

"Wei Junjie, the author of Xixiwu!"

"I think the name Xu Fu is really not suitable for you. You should change your name to Wei Junjie!"

Although Xu Fu did not understand what Xu Qing meant, he was quick-witted and quickly added, "Thank you for bestowing this name upon me, Master. From now on, I will be called Wei Junjie."

Upon hearing this, Xu Qing gave him a meaningful glance, then turned his gaze back to the pale-faced Da Siming, his tone both playful and authoritative.

"It seems that most of you members of the Yin-Yang School accept me as the new leader, except for you, who are the sole opponent. Tell me, what should I do with you?"

When Xu Qing locked his gaze on him, Da Siming tensed up instantly, a strong sense of panic rising in his heart.

She never expected that the situation would develop to this point in such a short time.

As members of the Yin-Yang School, isn't it only natural that we should be loyal to Donghuang Taiyi and uphold the orthodoxy of the Yin-Yang School?

In the end, everyone else became traitors, while she alone stood firm and became the outcast.

"I..." The High Priestess opened her mouth, still harboring a sliver of hope, wanting to struggle one more time.

Even someone like Xu Fu, who was persecuted by Xu Qing, was able to survive. As the Grand Master of Fate of the Yin-Yang School, she must still have some value.

Even though her strength was insignificant compared to Xu Qing's, she was still considered a top-tier expert in the world.

If Xu Qing wants to control the Yin Yang School, she will definitely need manpower, so she may not be without a way out.

Thinking of this, the Great Master of Fate felt a little more at ease.

But Xu Qing didn't give her a chance to explain. His tone suddenly turned cold, with a hint of impatience: "I didn't expect that in this Yin Yang School full of cowards, there would be someone as tough as you."

“I admire your integrity, but I don’t like the tone of your voice.”

"Since you insist on being buried with Donghuang Taiyi, then I won't mind sending you on your way."

Before he finished speaking, an overwhelming and terrifying aura erupted from Xu Qing's body, sweeping out like a tidal wave and instantly enveloping Da Siming.

The Grand Master of Fate trembled slightly, feeling as if she were in a vacuum. The suffocating sensation was like an invisible shackle, tightly gripping her throat. The explanation that was on the tip of her tongue ultimately turned into a silent sob.

In despair, Da Siming could only place her last hope on Xinghun.

She knew that in the current situation, the only one who might step in to protect her was Xinghun.

Back then, it was she who saved Xinghun when he was in dire straits, and it was she who brought Xinghun back to the Yin Yang Clan and took good care of him.

Of the three high-ranking members of the Yin-Yang School besides the sect leader, Xinghun was the one with the deepest friendship with her.

Now that Dongjun has already turned against him and Yueshen remains silent, even if Xinghun has attached himself to Xu Qing, he might still lend her a hand out of consideration for their past relationship.

Xinghun sensed the pleading in Da Siming's eyes, his brows furrowed again, and he was caught in a dilemma.

In the past, he would not have minded protecting the Grand Master of Fate, but today, the defeat and death of Donghuang Taiyi was too swift.

Although he had not witnessed the duel firsthand, he could tell from Xu Qing's unharmed appearance that his strength was probably far above that of Donghuang Taiyi, otherwise he would never have been able to kill Donghuang Taiyi so easily.

This strength was enough to make him wary.

He had already planned to temporarily submit to Xu Qing's command. Moreover, he had been indebted to Xu Qing and had received a fine sword from him.

However, if he were to plead for the High Priestess at this moment, not only might he not be able to save her life, but he might also get himself into trouble.

'I really want to spare your life, but right now, I really don't dare to take that risk.' Xinghun murmured to himself, finally making his decision.

He decisively averted his gaze, pretending not to have seen the Great Master's distress signal, and completely abandoned this former friend.

In his view, this level of friendship was not enough for him to risk his life for her.

Seeing Xinghun's reaction, Da Siming's last glimmer of hope was shattered, and despair overwhelmed her like a tidal wave.

She was never a true hardliner. In the end, the rules of the Yin-Yang School were based on the survival of the fittest. Everyone depended on the strong and fawned on the powerful. Whoever was stronger had the right to speak.

She dared to speak out against Xu Qing earlier only because she still had a sliver of hope for Donghuang Taiyi, and thought that the other high-ranking officials would be as loyal to Donghuang Taiyi as she was. But she never expected that they would kneel down so quickly.

Just as the Grand Master of Fate's despair deepened, and she thought she was doomed, a gentle yet firm voice suddenly rang out: "Can you spare her life?"

This voice, like a glimmer of light in the darkness, instantly brought endless hope to the Great Master of Destiny, who was on the verge of despair.

She quickly looked up and saw that the person speaking was none other than her former senior sister, Zi Yan, or rather, Zi Nu.

When they met again, she was cold and even hostile towards Zi Nu, but she never imagined that Zi Nu would plead for her at this critical moment.

Xu Qing looked at Zi Nu, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "I didn't expect you to speak up for her."

Facing Xu Qing, Zi Nu showed none of the tension and awe others displayed. With a faint smile on her lips, she slowly said, "No matter what, I was able to survive back then thanks to her. If it had been anyone else, I'm afraid I would have lost my life long ago."

"Besides, we are still fellow disciples. After so many years, it would be too inhumane to let her die like this."

These words, though seemingly mild, actually carried a hint of subtle mockery.

In that duel back then, Da Siming clearly won, but she failed to completely kill her, allowing her to escape by chance. In retrospect, it makes Da Siming seem somewhat "incompetent".

Xu Qing listened quietly to Zi Nu's words, remained silent for a moment, and slowly nodded: "Since you have said so, then I will spare her life."

Upon hearing this, the Grand Master of Fate's face instantly lit up with ecstasy. She was about to pledge her allegiance to Xu Qing when Xu Qing added, "However, from now on, she is no longer qualified to serve as the Grand Master of Fate. She will be demoted to a low-level disciple of the Yin-Yang School."

Xu Qing was not a bloodthirsty person. Moreover, even the wild grass by the roadside and the stubborn rocks in the field had their own value.

From the change in Da Siming's expression at this moment, he could tell that the other party was not a die-hard. He would spare her life, as she might be useful in the future.

Chapter 340 Shared Origin, Ancient Secrets

Although he was demoted to the lowest-ranking disciple, he survived nonetheless.

Being alive is the best news.

The Grand Master of Fate quickly kowtowed to express his gratitude, his tone filled with relief at surviving a calamity, and all traces of his previous harshness had vanished.

With her submission, all the high-ranking members of the Yin-Yang School have now submitted to her.

Yanfei had already taken sides, Xinghun and Yunzhongjun (who changed his name to Wei Junjie) clearly expressed their loyalty, and Yueshen's silence was tacit agreement. Shaosiming, Hei Bai, and Zi Nu were originally Xu Qing's people.

Under such circumstances, even though Xu Qing was an outsider with no foundation, he naturally secured the position of leader of the Yin Yang School.

The Yin-Yang School has always respected the strong and maintained a strict hierarchy. The higher-ups have all submitted, and the lower-level disciples dare not utter a single dissent.

In their eyes, Xu Qing, who was able to defeat Donghuang Taiyi, was undoubtedly a strongman, and whether he was an outsider or not was irrelevant.

All the past controversies and doubts vanished in the face of Xu Qing's overwhelming strength.

The first thing Xu Qing did after becoming the leader of the Yin-Yang School was not to reorganize the sect or adjust the positions of the high-ranking members of the Yin-Yang School. Instead, he went straight to the forbidden area of ​​the Yin-Yang School with a calm expression, as if this trip was his ultimate goal.

This scene left both Yanfei and Yueshen puzzled.

Although Yan Fei ultimately chose to stand on Xu Qing's side, she was still not quite clear about Xu Qing's true purpose.

Could it be that the other party killed Donghuang Taiyi in order to enter the Yin Yang School's forbidden area?

The moon goddess also had this speculation.

However, she quickly dismissed these thoughts and walked over to Yanfei's side.

"Dongjun has good taste." The Moon Goddess approached Yanfei, her tone calm but carrying a profound meaning, the subtext of her words could not be clearer.

This implies that Yan Fei had already foreseen the situation and sided with Xu Qing in advance, which enabled her to gain a foothold in this power transition and even preserve her position.

Upon hearing this, Yan Fei did not mock Yue Shen. Even though their relationship had not been good in the past, at this moment, the Yin Yang School had entered a new era.

She really had no desire to argue with the Moon Goddess.

Yan Fei spoke, her tone tinged with a sigh and emotion: "I never imagined that Donghuang Taiyi would be defeated so quickly and so thoroughly."

"I don't know if this is good or bad for us!"