The Lingjian Sect had a powerful protective formation. Sikong Jian and Sheng Qianyu summoned all Martial Emperor forces to gather at the Lingjian Sect, forming an orthodox alliance to counter the attackers.
Though the Lingjian Sect had a grudge against Lin Xiao, the Juedao Sect now had only two Martial Emperors. With the Lingjian Sect’s Second Elder, who was injured and in seclusion before the battle, their side had only five Martial Emperors.
Lin Xiao’s side, with two Martial Emperors each from the Gunlong and Juedao Sects, plus Ling Huang, Zi Huang, and his Purple Corpse Puppet, held a clear advantage.
If they truly wanted to target him, he would not hesitate to act.
Thus, Lin Xiao had no worries and headed straight to the Lingjian Sect to form the orthodox alliance against the attackers.
Of course, the most urgent goal was countering the attackers. Once this news spread, the attackers might target the Lingjian Sect, so the sect would likely not act rashly.
As Lin Xiao headed to the Lingjian Sect, news of the failed attack on the attackers and Sikong Jian and Sheng Qianyu’s call to form an alliance reached various families.
Many families had already dispersed, heading to Shengshi City.
Their core leaders began using Sky Control Boats to transport people to Shengshi City for gathering.
The remaining forces slowly converged.
The Lingjian Sect sat atop a mountain range, with countless peaks covered in ancient trees, lush and verdant. Buildings and pavilions dotted the mountaintops and mountainsides, shrouded in mist, with dense spiritual energy, resembling a fairyland.
But now, the place was bustling and tense.
A thousand miles out, large groups patrolled. Within a few hundred miles, security tightened.
At the sect’s perimeter, the Lingjian Sect’s Second Elder stood guard.
Every moment, more forces poured into the Lingjian Sect.
Swish!
As the sun set, Lin Xiao, riding the Void Heaven Phoenix Wings, streaked like lightning across the sky, arriving one to two hundred miles from the Lingjian Sect.
He saw the Lingjian Sect’s Second Elder leading experts on a perimeter peak, ready to act.
If he had not stopped, they would have attacked.
Seeing him halt in the void, they held back, showing their tension.
Lin Xiao then urged the Void Heaven Phoenix Wings forward, approaching the Lingjian Sect group.
Lin Xiao! Seeing his face, the Lingjian Sect members’ expressions darkened, radiating killing intent.
Back then, Lin Xiao had killed their sect’s prodigy, Jian Wudi, the Southeast Domain’s top genius, leaving an indelible shame.
Later, their Martial Emperors failed to take Lin Xiao down despite numerous attempts.
Lin Xiao’s existence was a humiliation to the Lingjian Sect.
Now, his arrival at their sect was like flaunting that shame, humiliating them further.
The Lingjian Sect members gritted their teeth, itching to attack.
Especially the Second Elder, who had been gravely injured by attackers while targeting Lin Xiao, forcing months of seclusion to recover.
Even now, he was not fully healed and might still be in seclusion if not for the urgent situation.
And now, Lin Xiao stood before him again.
“What, the Lingjian Sect doesn’t welcome me?” Lin Xiao said indifferently, noting their reactions.
The Lingjian Sect members were furious, nearly spitting blood.
He killed their prodigy, shamed their sect, and asked if they welcomed him?
This was blatant humiliation!
“Elder Zhou, please think carefully. The orthodox alliance is in peril. Any conflict would harm the entire alliance!” a Gunlong Sect Half-Step Martial Emperor in the patrol group spoke up.
“Indeed, the situation is unfavorable. Elder Zhou, prioritize the greater good!” a Jiuxiao Sect Half-Step Martial Emperor added.
Their words carried a hint of threat. The Jiuxiao Sect’s statement, besides persuasion, showed their support for the Gunlong Sect.
The unfavorable situation referred not only to the orthodox side but also to the Lingjian Sect’s disadvantage.
With the Gunlong Sect, Jiuxiao Sect, Zi Huang, Ling Huang, and Lin Xiao, the Lingjian Sect was clearly outmatched in a fight.
The Second Elder clenched his fists, understanding their meaning, which only fueled his anger.
His great enemy stood at their doorstep, yet he could not act and was forced to yield.
“Someone wants to attack me?” Lin Xiao sneered. “I’d like to see someone try!”
“You!” The Second Elder nearly exploded with rage, sensing the threat in Lin Xiao’s words.
“Welcome our guest!” the Second Elder finally said, his tone icy.
“Lin Xiao, please!” a Half-Step Martial Emperor elder said through gritted teeth, feeling as if he had been slapped.
“Hmph!”
Lin Xiao snorted coldly, displeased, then flew into the Lingjian Sect’s mountains with the Half-Step Martial Emperors from the Gunlong and Jiuxiao Sects, heading towards a cluster of palace peaks.
Those peaks housed the Gunlong Sect, Jiuxiao Sect, Zi Huang, Ling Huang, and their allies.
In fact, before entering, Lin Xiao had confirmed that Dongfang Kaiyuan, Ling Huang, Zi Huang, and others were already there, or he would not have come so boldly.
“Lin Xiao, our Sect Leader, Great Elder, and others are heavily injured. Zi Huang is the worst, entering seclusion immediately upon arrival,” the Gunlong Sect Half-Step Martial Emperor explained as they flew.
“But if someone attacks, they can still fight.”
He continued, “It’s not just our side. Those who attacked the attackers are all injured. The attackers also suffered heavy losses and likely can’t attack for one or two months.”
Lin Xiao nodded. They could not be certain.
The three sects’ nine Martial Emperors, previously injured by the Gunlong Sect’s Supreme Elder, should have needed months to recover but did so in one.
Still, the attackers might be unable to strike soon.
Hearing this, Lin Xiao suddenly had an idea.
