The Phoenix Emperor Sword traced a magnificent crimson arc in the sky.

  In an instant.

  The overwhelming aura and Sword Qi swept out!

  Xiao Lingchen's talent in swordsmanship now surpassed his past by more than a hundredfold.

  What seemed like a casual swing unleashed a power entirely different from before!

  Wherever the aura and Sword Qi reached, grass and trees were severed, sand and stones shattered, as if a raging storm had been unleashed, destroying everything in its path!

  The disciples of the Tianyan Sect ahead had no time to react, not even managing a scream.

  They were sliced into countless bloody pieces, dead beyond dead!

  Only the Tianyan Sect Elder, who had been knocked away by Xiao Lingchen at the start, survived.

  He watched the scene unfold with wide eyes, trembling all over, his face filled with terror.

  The instinct to survive left him with no thought of retaliation, and he turned to flee.

  But now, trying to run was clearly too late.

  Xiao Lingchen gently raised the Phoenix Emperor Sword in his hand.

  "Go!"

  With a soft command.

  The Phoenix Emperor Sword seemed to receive an order and instantly shot out.

  The next second, it pierced straight into the chest of the Tianyan Sect Elder, killing him on the spot!

  "No..."

  The Tianyan Sect Elder, blood in his mouth, struggled in vain.

  But it couldn't change the outcome of his death.

  He fell heavily to the ground, utterly lifeless.

  Xiao Lingchen retrieved the Phoenix Emperor Sword.

  Only then did the disciples of the Supreme Mystical Sect come back to their senses.

  "So... so strong..."

  "Too strong..."

  "I finally understand why the Elders were vying to take Junior Brother Lingchen as a disciple, and even the Sect Master, who rarely appears, took him as a disciple. This talent is truly terrifying!"

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  "......"

  For a moment.

  All the Supreme Mystical Sect disciples present were stunned by the scene before them.

  And after the shock, they also showed signs of worry:

  "It's over, this time the Tianyan Sect's Elder and tens of thousands of disciples died at our sect's doorstep, we've completely torn our relationship with the Tianyan Sect!"

  "It won't be long before the Tianyan Sect learns of this situation, and a sect war will be unavoidable!"

  Xiao Lingchen said:

  "Senior Brothers and Sisters, there's no need to worry."

  "My trip down the mountain is to go to the Tianyan Sect to settle accounts with them."

  "Once I annihilate the Tianyan Sect, there naturally won't be a sect war."

  Hearing this.

  The Supreme Mystical Sect disciples widened their eyes.

  They looked at each other in disbelief:

  "Junior Brother Lingchen, are you... are you serious?"

  "You're going to the Tianyan Sect?"

  "You absolutely mustn't do this!"

  "Though you're strong, the Tianyan Sect isn't as weak as you imagine. Going alone is too dangerous!"

  "......"

  Xiao Lingchen smiled gently:

  "Rest assured, Senior Brothers and Sisters."

  "This time, I am confident. Even if I can't win, I can retreat safely."

  "But just in case, in the coming period, Senior Brothers and Sisters should be careful. I'm worried the Tianyan Sect might act out of desperation and cause trouble for you."

  "Also, these bodies outside the sect, I'll trouble you to clean them up for me. The resources on them can be handed over to the sect, or you can keep a portion as my token of respect."

  The Supreme Mystical Sect disciples wanted to say more.

  But they knew that whatever they said would be useless.

  They could only sigh:

  "In that case, Junior Brother, be very careful."

  "If you can't win, come back quickly."

  "Though we may not be as strong as you, we have numbers. Once you're back in the sect, we won't let anyone bully you."

  Xiao Lingchen nodded lightly.

  He said no more.

  Turning, he transformed into a stream of light, heading towards the direction of the Tianyan Sect!

  ............................................

  Meanwhile.

  At the Tianyan Sect.

  An Inner Disciple rushed into the Tianyan Sect's main hall.

  "Something's wrong! Something's wrong!"

  "Reporting to the Sect Master! While overseeing the soul lamp pavilion, I suddenly discovered that Elder Qiu Ji and the tens of thousands of disciples who went to the Supreme Mystical Sect have all had their soul lamps extinguished!"

  Upon hearing this.

  Sect Master Duan Wushang and the Tianyan Sect Elders, who were discussing important matters, abruptly stood up!

  "What did you say?"

  "Their soul lamps are out?"

  "Are you sure?"

  The disciple responded, trembling:

  "It's true!"

  "At this moment, they have likely met with misfortune!"

  "Boom!!!"

  Instantly, several terrifying auras erupted uncontrollably, filling the entire hall.

  The Inner Disciple, weak in cultivation, was nearly crushed to death by these auras!

  Duan Wushang's face showed grief and anger:

  "Too much to bear!"

  "Supreme Mystical Sect, you've gone too far!!!"

  Their journey to the Supreme Mystical Sect was because Xiao Lingchen had killed their Tianyan Sect disciples.

  They went to demand an explanation.

  It was reasonable.

  But the Supreme Mystical Sect delayed giving a response, and today they even attacked their Elder and disciples!

  This matter had already enraged all the high-ranking members of the Tianyan Sect present.

  Duan Wushang immediately ordered:

  "Pass my command, gather all disciples."

  "Our Tianyan Sect will start a sect war with the Supreme Mystical Sect!!!"

  "Dong! Dong! Dong! Dong..."

  An ancient bell on the highest peak of the Tianyan Sect rang continuously, its sound deep and resonant.

  It echoed throughout every corner of the Tianyan Sect!

  Hearing this bell, the Tianyan Sect disciples were all horrified.

  "The Tianyan Bell is ringing, something major has happened!"

  "Hurry to the main peak of the Inner Sect to gather!!!"

  In an instant.

  Millions of disciples within the sect, regardless of what they were doing, all paused.

  They all headed towards the main peak of the Inner Sect!

  And in the Tianyan Sect's main hall.

  An Elder, hearing that Duan Wushang intended to start a sect war with the Supreme Mystical Sect, was deeply shocked and fearful:

  "Sect Master, starting a sect war with the Supreme Mystical Sect now is inappropriate!"

  Duan Wushang glared at him fiercely:

  "What's inappropriate?"

  The Elder said:

  "Previously, during the Sect Tournament, tens of thousands of disciples died in the Dark Forest, all of whom were our Tianyan Sect's elite disciples."

  "Today, another Elder and tens of thousands of disciples have died."

  "Our Tianyan Sect is currently weak. Blindly starting a sect war, how can we be a match for the Supreme Mystical Sect?"

  At this moment, Duan Wushang was already consumed by anger.

  He shouted furiously:

  "So what?"

  "The Supreme Mystical Sect has gone too far, killing our sect's Elder and over a hundred thousand disciples. I can't swallow this!"

  "This time, even if we have to fight them to the death, I want them to know that our Tianyan Sect is not to be trifled with!"

  With that.

  Duan Wushang was about to leave the hall to announce this to everyone.

  But Elder Yuehua continued to plead:

  "Sect Master, you must calm down!!!"

  "This action is extremely irrational!"

  Suddenly.

  Elder Yuehua had a flash of inspiration:

  "Sect Master, I have an idea!"

  "I thought of a way to make the Supreme Mystical Sect and Xiao Lingchen pay the price!"

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