This Lin Xiao really isn’t one to take a loss. To think he could come up with such a plan.
But this was a bit too decisive. At such a critical moment, he killed a Martial Emperor of the Ling Sword Sect. Once the Orthodox Alliance disbands, how will they deal with the Emperor Raiders?
Dongfang Kaiyuan and Yun Jing immediately felt a headache coming on.
Sheng Qianyu was also troubled. If it were as Lin Xiao had previously described, he could mediate more easily, as Elder Zhou’s actions were excessive, and Lin Xiao’s killing of him was justifiable.
However, since Lin Xiao had deliberately set a trap to kill Elder Zhou, and Elder Zhou was now dead, Sect Leader Sikong would not let it go so easily.
Sikong Jian frowned, his expression extremely cold, the chill emanating from him growing stronger. He said icily, “What clever tactics, Lin Xiao. Do you really think our Ling Sword Sect can’t deal with you?”
The atmosphere instantly became extremely tense.
Dongfang Kaiyuan, Yun Jing, Ling Xiao, and the others also grew solemn. Now that Sikong Jian had broken through to a higher level, he was not the same as before.
Fortunately, they had one more person and a corpse puppet.
Otherwise, they might not have been able to contend with him.
But Sheng Qianyu and Qu Huang had not yet taken sides. If those two sided with the opposition, they would be in serious trouble.
“Sect Leader Sikong, even if Lin Xiao set a trap to lure Elder Zhou, it was Elder Zhou who tried to kill Lin Xiao first. Lin Xiao’s actions were justifiable. Why don’t we set aside our grudges for now and join forces to launch a full-scale attack on the Emperor Raiders Alliance?” Dongfang Kaiyuan suggested.
“Hmph, are we supposed to let Lin Xiao strike at our Ling Sword Sect again?” Fu Yan said angrily. “If we don’t make Lin Xiao pay today, forget about joining forces. Even if we have to make peace with the Emperor Raiders, we will deal with Lin Xiao first!”
At these words, Sheng Qianyu’s brows furrowed tightly. If this were the case, the Ling Sword Sect might as well be considered traitors.
If the Ling Sword Sect defected or remained neutral, regardless of what happened to them afterward, the Gun Dragon Sect would face a devastating blow from the Emperor Raiders, possibly even annihilation.
For the Orthodox Guardians, this would create immense pressure.
Because no matter who defected to the Emperor Raiders Alliance, the Sheng family would never do so.
The Emperor Raiders would target the Sheng family first.
If he openly sided with Lin Xiao and pressured the Ling Sword Sect, it was not impossible that the Ling Sword Sect, if pushed too far, would rebel.
After all, Lin Xiao’s growth now posed a significant threat to the Ling Sword Sect.
However, if he sided with the Ling Sword Sect and clashed with the Gun Dragon Sect, it would also be detrimental to the Orthodox Alliance.
Sheng Qianyu found himself in a dilemma, caught between two difficult choices.
Dongfang Kaiyuan and the others also frowned. If the other side truly disregarded everything and defected to or made temporary peace with the Emperor Raiders, it would indeed be a massive threat to them.
After all, the Emperor Raiders were quite interested in Lin Xiao. If they let the Ling Sword Sect free up their forces, the Emperor Raiders would gladly target them first.
However, at this moment, Lin Xiao spoke up, “The Emperor Raiders want the techniques, martial skills, and treasures I possess. If I’m truly pushed to the edge, I could defect to the Emperor Raiders and willingly hand everything over. Do you think the Emperor Raiders would choose you or me?”
“You!” Fu Yan was momentarily speechless, not expecting Lin Xiao to say such a thing.
But if it were as Lin Xiao said, his appeal was indeed greater than that of the Ling Sword Sect.
The Hall Master of the Emperor Raiders Alliance had once given Lin Xiao a chance. If Lin Xiao defected, they would certainly be willing to keep him.
The others were also stunned.
In reality, this was just Lin Xiao talking. No matter what, he would never join the Destiny Temple, or his entire being would be ruined.
But others did not know that the Destiny Temple controlled people with spirit insects, so Lin Xiao’s words carried a certain deterrent.
If they truly pushed Lin Xiao to the brink, he might make such a choice.
Of course, everyone present knew that unless absolutely necessary, neither side would willingly defect to or make peace with the Destiny Temple.
No one wanted to live under someone else’s thumb, and both sides had lost people to the other, making it hard to swallow their grudges.
Sheng Qianyu frowned deeply, regretting his change of heart toward Lin Xiao. If Lin Xiao turned to the demonic cultivators, it would undoubtedly be a massive threat to the Orthodox.
The scene fell into a deadlock. Just moments ago, they were united, preparing to launch a full-scale attack on the Emperor Raiders.
Now, the Orthodox Alliance was discussing defecting to the enemy.
Just as the situation grew tense, an old man at the half-step Martial Emperor level from the Ling Sword Sect, guarding outside the hall, reported, “Sect Leader, someone from the Sheng family requests to see Emperor Sheng.”
Sheng Qianyu frowned. Seeking him at this moment?
After a pause, Sikong Jian said, “Let him in.”
The Martial Emperor assembly was exclusive to Martial Emperors, and interruptions were not allowed.
By rights, the Sheng family should know this rule.
To request an audience so urgently, it must be a matter of great importance, and he could not easily refuse.
“Yes!” The old man retreated, and soon, a ninth-level Martial Lord elder hurriedly entered the hall, bowing to everyone and saying urgently, “Emperor Sheng, fellow Martial Emperors, something major has happened in the Yin family’s region.”
“What happened?” Sheng Qianyu frowned and asked immediately.
The Yin family, with Emperor Yin already fallen, should not be significant to either the Emperor Raiders or the Orthodox Alliance, no matter what happened.
“A sudden surge of yin energy erupted in the Yin family’s location, covering ten thousand miles. Everyone within that radius has perished,” the ninth-level Martial Lord elder said, his face full of horror.
“What?” The Martial Emperors present were all shocked.
A surge of yin energy covering ten thousand miles, killing everyone within that radius—what kind of phenomenon was this?
Even the most powerful Martial Emperor, or even a Martial Saint, could not achieve such a feat, could they?
This was absolutely a major event, an earth-shattering one.
“Is the information confirmed?” Sheng Qianyu asked gravely, looking at the ninth-level Martial Lord elder.
“Confirmed. The elders and disciples from various forces who returned with me all saw it,” the elder replied quickly.
Sheng Qianyu took a sharp breath and said to the Martial Emperors present, “This is a monumental matter. Everyone, let’s put aside our disputes for now and go take a look.”
Sikong Jian nodded and stood up immediately.
Such a situation was unheard of, even in the Saint Emperor Ruins. To say they were not shocked was impossible.
Lin Xiao also nodded, his heart filled with shock. The last time they attacked the Yin family, something terrifying had happened, nearly causing their downfall.
Now, that terrifying event had erupted again.
And this time, it was a complete outbreak, with everyone within ten thousand miles perishing.
This was truly a great terror.
“Let’s go!” Sheng Qianyu said immediately, and the group left the hall.
After each inquired with their respective forces to confirm the news, they gave their instructions. Then, Lin Xiao and the group of Martial Emperors boarded the Sky Control Boat and hurriedly headed to the Yin family’s location.
