Under One Person, your rebellious life has reached the heavens?

Hearing the white-haired old man's almost cold words, Yin Chengfeng's expression changed slightly, and he lowered his head and said obediently:

"Understood. She will never go back on her word."

However, Steve ignored him, his sharp eyes revealing disgust, showing no desire to see the two buzzing, filthy flies before him. He simply addressed his old friend:

"Send them away."

"Clap."

The old witch picked up a card, flipped it over, and suspended it in mid-air. An invisible magical fluctuation shook the entire library.

The next instant, Yin Chengfeng and Gao Gen vanished and returned to the church on the ground. They looked wary and, not daring to linger, ran away.

In the underground library, the old witch stared with interest at the letters in Steve's hand, and asked with a smile:

"Is she the insect woman from the Southern Region? What interesting conditions did she offer you this time?"

“A sacred relic that was accidentally lost in this ancient country.”

Steve walked over to the sofa and sat down, casually crumpling the letter into pieces. Respecting his companion's curiosity, he remarked:

"Two centuries ago, a legendary magician visited China. By consulting a large number of ancient books and materials and corroborating each other, he determined that there might be the ruins of a prehistoric civilization on the edge of the Southern Region. He then went to explore... and then disappeared without a trace."

"According to the Insect Woman, the Chaos Orb that the magician once wore, a creation embodying the wisdom and effort of countless scholars, is in her hands."

Upon hearing this, the old witch made a guess and asked, "Did they kill them?"

"It's been over two hundred years, so it doesn't matter who killed it. That Chaos Crystal Sphere is indeed a sacred object, and I need to obtain it."

Steve didn't shy away from admitting that he had a bit of a headache, and he rubbed his neck and sighed softly.

"The Insect Woman's condition is that I go and deal with the Trinity Gate, and cause them some trouble. If more than half of them are killed or injured, that would be the best."

"The Trinity Sect... they're not so easy to deal with. Have you thought this through?"

The old witch had a vague recollection of this sect; she had heard tales of it before. It was said that an immortal with an ageless appearance lived there, whose abilities were so powerful that he was perhaps the most extraordinary person in the country.

What is the pinnacle? It is the most powerful fighter among all the extraordinary individuals.

Although she and Stef came from different countries, and their countries were much stronger than this war-torn country, it did not mean that they, as outsiders, had the right to look down on that supreme being.

"According to the Insect Woman, if her plan had gone smoothly, the most troublesome experts and some of the elites of the Sanyi Sect should have been tied up in the Southern Region not long ago. They are probably ambushed and almost all of them are dead by now."

"Currently, there are many elderly, weak, sick and disabled people in the Sanyi Sect. Even with Will, who is working for them, they are not without a chance of winning in a head-on confrontation."

Steve felt there was great potential. As long as the information provided by the Insect Woman was accurate, and she had trapped the strongest one, it would be easy for him to eliminate the remaining enemies.

"Will?!"

The old witch exclaimed in surprise, "This guy, why did he go and work for the Trinity? Did he make some kind of deal? It could have been just once, his price was extremely high..."

“I don’t know, but just thinking about him makes me furious. He killed my employer not long ago.”

Steve looked displeased and snorted coldly, "He better pray he never runs into me again, or I'll definitely twist his dog's head off."

"What about you, old buddy? Want to come along? You can do me a favor."

Seeing Steve extend the invitation, the old witch gave a casual smile and said softly:

"Alright... Staying here is boring and tedious, so let's go out for a walk."

Steve smiled, took out a cigarette case, shook it, and a cigar slipped out. He lit it with a lighter, put it in his mouth, and looked relaxed and pleased.

"By the way, to prevent Will from getting involved, call on Ferrero, we'll be prepared for a swift victory."

"Following the Insect Woman's instructions, we will release information in advance to create chaos. As long as those greedy guys can't resist taking action, it will be easier for us to blend into the crowd and make our move."

"Okay... I hope everything goes well for us."

The old witch had no objection and nodded slightly, her hoarse voice carrying a hint of curiosity. She was wondering how the insect woman had managed to obtain that dark magic relic.

........

A few days later.

Rumors, originating from some unknown intelligence organization, spread throughout the entire martial arts world, causing quite a stir.

"The new leader of the Sanyi Sect, along with a large number of elite troops, unfortunately perished in the southern border region, and their remains have not been found to this day."

"The Trinity Gate holds a secret that can lead to ascension to heaven."

Within just a few days and nights, it became known among the extraordinary people from all corners of the world that many righteous and evil sects were stirring up trouble. Without the deterrent power of Jiang Mo, the towering mountain, they no longer harbored any fear and rushed south to the site of the Sanyi Sect.

Like moths to a flame, both righteous and evil factions acted under various pretexts, attempting to seize the secrets of the San Yi Sect.

Even if I can't become an immortal, it doesn't matter at all!

The fact that Zuo Ruotong and Jiang Mo, these two extraordinary individuals, have inherited the pinnacle of the supernatural world, speaks volumes to outsiders. It demonstrates that the power of the San Yi Sect's techniques in this era is undoubtedly closer to achieving immortality than any other sect.

Eternal youth, the ability to fly through the air, the ability to regenerate severed limbs, the power of dragons and tigers, and immunity to all evil...

All the powers that people dream of intertwine, pointing directly to the secrets of the Trinity sect.

Even the extraordinary individuals who acted upon hearing the news were all cunning old hands, easily discerning the mastermind behind it all, who intended to bring annihilation to the Sanyi Sect and overturn this thousand-year-old tradition.

They didn't care at all; this was the best opportunity. The remaining members of the Sanyi Sect, who were old, weak, sick, and disabled, couldn't withstand the covetousness of the entire martial arts world.

Especially in Longhu Mountain, many sects who witnessed Jiang Mo's arrival like a celestial being were thrown into panic.

They foresaw an impending bloodbath, one that would cause unimaginable consequences for whoever obtained the core secrets of the Trinity Sect.

Worst of all, if it falls into the hands of their enemies or a cult that has been lying in wait for a long time, the balance between good and evil will be completely broken.

In just a few days, various forces set off and gathered in Fujian Province, some wanting to offer help in times of need, while others intended to take advantage of the situation.

.......

Longhu Mountain, evening.

The disciples who received the message from the foot of the mountain rushed back to report, telling the Celestial Master everything they had seen and heard.

The disciples present changed their expressions drastically, especially Tian Jinzhong, whose hands and feet were ice-cold and trembling. For him, the death of his savior was a terrible blow.

"Master... think of a way to help the Sanyi Sect."

"Jinzhong, don't be anxious, let your teacher calm down."

Zhang Jingqing looked shocked and couldn't believe it.

In his view, the exceptionally talented Sect Leader Jiang was undoubtedly a peerless genius who dominated the continent, so how could he have died so mysteriously?

"Yan Yi, are you sure that's what people down the mountain are saying?"

Upon hearing his master's question, the disciple truthfully reported:

"Yes, many sects have begun to take action, attempting to seize the opportunities within the Sanyi Sect. Currently, they only have some elderly seniors who were injured in their early years and some disciples whose cultivation is still weak. I'm afraid they won't last long. Please make a decision as soon as possible, Master."

Zhang Zhiwei, who had been standing behind Zhang Jingqing massaging her shoulders and bones, suddenly stopped, his expression becoming extremely solemn.

First, he was unaware of his good friend Lu Jin's fate and was filled with worry;

Secondly, having once set foot in the Sanyi Sect's cultivation grounds, he was acutely aware of the consequences if such sect secrets were leaked—it would likely result in a bloodbath.

Thinking of this, Zhang Zhiwei said, "Master, please allow us to go down the mountain to provide assistance. It is of utmost urgency. Not long ago, Master Jiang led his disciples to fight against the Japanese devils..."

"These wolves and wolves are now trying to seize the root of the Sanyi Sect. If we don't take action, it would be really unreasonable."

"Sigh, I know everything you're saying."

Zhang Jingqing's face was full of worry, her gaze seemingly piercing through the hall and landing on a distant province, as she said with distress:

"Now it's not just the evil sects and cultists who want the secrets of the Sanyi Sect; even some of our own sects and families, given their methods, probably want to exploit the Sanyi Sect to the bone."

"Master Zuo and Master Jiang are both kind-hearted people. Our Celestial Master's Mansion must not sit idly by."

After a moment's consideration, Zhang Jingqing stood up and instructed, "Jinzhong, Zhiwei, come with me."

"Yan Yi, Huai Yi, keep an eye on the sect."

"Yes, Master," the four disciples replied in unison.

.......

Trinity Gate.

A dazzling, blazing silver light shot into the sky from the back mountain, covering an area of ​​several miles. The vast and magnificent light was astonishing, resembling a sacred cultivation ground described in mythological texts.

This scene has been going on for several days, keeping the elders and disciples in the sect on edge. They can't guess what crucial stage the sect master's cultivation has reached.

The craftsmen who were hired to build the shooting range and training ground were paid in advance by Si Chong and temporarily dismissed from the mountain.

He was afraid that his junior brother's dissipating phenomena and the true qi that enveloped the forest behind the mountain like a vast ocean would harm these ordinary people who had no cultivation.

Furthermore, as protectors of the sect, Will and You Sha once again realized the terror of their sect leader. Just by cultivating in seclusion, he could influence the changes in the surrounding world. From time to time, they could hear the roar of thunder and the tremors of hurricanes, making it a dangerous place on earth.

In particular, Will, who witnessed Jiang Mo's battle with the ancient overlord of the Southern Frontier, was so shocked that he could not muster any thoughts of rebellion. All he felt was admiration and respect. He was on the other side of his homeland, witnessing the birth of an extraordinary person who was unparalleled in history.

That night, thunder rumbled and tore through the dark sky.

With a vague sense of unease, Will and You Sha were summoned by Cheng Zhen to the fourth floor of the Sutra Repository to participate in the sect's grand meeting.

The lamplight was dim, and it seemed as if Chong, sitting cross-legged before a futon, held a Qi diagram and looked at the six disciples with the second level of Reversal of Life cultivation and the two outer sect protectors present, and announced:

"Everyone, the time has come to defend the life and death of our sect."

Chapter 172 A blessing in disguise

The old man's somber words clearly reached everyone's ears, instantly putting them on alert and creating a tense atmosphere.

"Recently, there have been rumors in the martial arts world that my junior brother has died in the southern border, and that our Sanyi Sect has a secret to ascending to immortality. This has attracted many sects, whether righteous or evil, to try and take advantage of this crisis to get a share of the spoils."

His face was as cold as frost, his eyes were gloomy, and he was barely suppressing the raging anger burning in his heart.

Fortunately, his junior brother was only in seclusion and did not die unexpectedly. Otherwise, he dared not imagine what kind of calamity the madmen from all directions would bring to the Sanyi Sect.

Especially the complementary Reverse Life Heart Sutra and the Three Ones True Method. As the second-in-command of the sect, Si Chong knew what this meant. If there was even the slightest leak, it would cause chaos in the martial arts world.

"The mastermind behind this might be related to the evil cultivators of the Southern Frontier..."

After a moment's thought, Chengzhen made a deduction based on recent events:

"If it weren't for our senior uncle's surprise attack overnight, we might still be trapped in the hostage rescue in the Southern Frontier. With our sect vulnerable, we would have fallen into their trap and wouldn't have been able to withstand the covetousness of so many evil spirits."

Lu Jin still felt lingering fear when he recalled the battle at the Luo Wuyuan clan's location. His martial uncle seemed to have narrowly won; if they had arrived a few days later for the fierce battle, it would have been difficult to attend to matters in the Central Plains, and he wondered what would have happened to them now…

He asked Si Chong, "Uncle-Master, what preparations should we make next to deal with the enemy? Please advise."

"Hmph! If these villains dare to take a single step into the mountains, I will not let them off easily and will make them bleed on the spot."

Zhuge Yu's words were resolute, not allowing outsiders to step into the mountain gate. In contrast, Shuiyun and Changqing were full of concerns.

"But of all times, they..."

"Fortunately, there's a batch of guns and gunpowder inside the door, but I don't know how many people will come?"

It seemed that Chong had seen the disciples' reactions. He calmed them down and said:

“Your sect leader is just in seclusion, not unable to take action. With the mountain full of true qi and strange phenomena, if the situation becomes irreversible, he couldn’t possibly be unaware of it.”

"There are rumors circulating outside that Chengzhen and I, along with several disciples whose cultivation was second only to our junior brother, were also buried in the southern border region."

"The guys behind the scenes are cunning, but for our Trinity Sect, this might not be a bad opportunity."

Hearing this, everyone vaguely realized the implied meaning. Shuiyun was moved and dared to ask:

"What you mean by 'a loss may turn out to be a blessing in disguise,' Uncle-Master?"

"Firstly, we can clearly see who are friends and who are enemies in this chaotic world. Secondly, as long as we defend our sect, or if our junior brother emerges from seclusion, we will be able to become famous throughout the world and restore the glory of the Xuanmen sect."

Si Chong raised his right hand and placed it on the surface of the Qi diagram, gently swiping it to magnify it tenfold. The entire mountain gate, along with the real-time situation in the vicinity, was presented to everyone.

"Look, some uninvited guests have arrived."

At the edge of the Qi diagram, there were countless red dots scattered around. After Lu Jin counted them, there were a total of fifty-seven people, including groups of three or five independent cultivators and groups of more than ten people.

At this moment, Will, who had been silent all along, spoke with Si Chong:

“Sir, if you find these monkeys an eyesore, I can go and get rid of them. There’s no need for them to bother the sect leader.”

"not the right time yet."

His eyes flashed with a cold light as he continued, "This is just the beginning. It might only be the tip of the iceberg. When the time is right, we'll wipe them all out in one fell swoop."

"With your and You Sha's abilities, you two are key factors in victory without your junior brother's involvement, so it's not advisable to reveal yourselves too early."

It seems that Chong had his own plan. Since the people in the martial arts world thought that he and Chengzhen had died together, he might as well fulfill their imagination and put on a good show. He would stay behind the scenes and use their greedy and ugly behavior to hone the ability of his disciples to take over the sect.