Seeing the figure standing before the Chu Heavenly Clan, not only were the onlookers surprised, but even the clan members themselves were taken aback.
It was the Master of the Red Cloak Holy Land.
Yet the Chu Heavenly Clan had no ties with the Red Cloak Holy Land.
Why would she suddenly step in to help today?
“Meddling in others’ affairs?”
The Xuanming Family Master’s brows furrowed, his face showing displeasure.
The Xuanming Family had always been proud.
Thus, their knowledge of the Red Cloak Holy Land came from hearsay, without serious investigation.
They only knew that the All-Heaven Sect had a new master, the Red Cloak Holy Land.
But from what he heard, the Master of the Red Cloak Holy Land was merely a Third Rank Supreme.
As for how the Red Cloak Holy Land defeated the All-Heaven Sect, it was due to a powerful figure’s aid.
That figure, however, wasn’t part of the Red Cloak Holy Land.
The Red Cloak Holy Land had merely seized an opportunity.
Thus, the Xuanming Family Master not only didn’t fear them but even looked down on them.
In his eyes, even if the Red Cloak Holy Land was stronger than the Chu Heavenly Clan, it wasn’t by much.
“It’s not meddling, I just can’t stand by watching you bully others,” Han Xiu said.
“A fine sentiment, but the world is full of injustices.”
“Some things aren’t yours to handle just because you wish to.”
“Playing the hero sometimes comes at a cost.”
Boom—
As the Xuanming Family Master spoke, his pressure surged, charging toward the Red Cloak Holy Land Master.
Almost simultaneously, Han Xiu released her own pressure.
In an instant, the two pressures clashed.
Though invisible, their collision warped the surrounding space.
As the pressures raged, the heavens shifted, letting everyone feel their might.
“So, you really want to fight me?”
The Xuanming Family Master’s brows arched, his displeasure growing.
“You can try,” the Red Cloak Holy Land Master replied, unfazed.
Their pressures intensified.
Though they hadn’t truly fought, the clashing pressures grew wildly ferocious.
Both the Chu Heavenly Clan and the Xuanming Family were forced to retreat under the pressure.
However, the Xuanming Family Master held the upper hand.
In this clash, the Red Cloak Holy Land Master’s composure faltered, struggling under the pressure.
Even onlookers could sense her pressure was weaker.
This was just a contest of pressure; in a real fight, she would surely lose to the Xuanming Family Master.
“Is this Red Cloak Holy Land really the one that defeated the All-Heaven Sect?”
“Why is their Master weaker than the Xuanming Family Master?”
“The All-Heaven Sect once gave the Xuanming Family a thrashing.”
Feeling the shift in pressure, people murmured.
“Still not backing down?”
“I’ve held back because you’re a woman.”
“Do you really want me to defeat you publicly?”
The Xuanming Family Master spoke.
His words sounded like he was sparing her, a gentlemanly act.
But he said them openly, not privately.
This wasn’t courtesy; it was a display of his dominance.
Though the Red Cloak Holy Land Master remained calm, she was inwardly shaken.
Before coming here, she knew little about the Chu Heavenly Clan.
She first heard of them from Yin Zhuanghong, who mentioned a remarkable junior named Chu Feng from the Ancestral Martial Starfield’s Chu Heavenly Clan.
But her aid today wasn’t due to Yin Zhuanghong.
It was because of Zhao Hong.
Normally, this event was a prime chance to showcase the Red Cloak Holy Land’s strength, and Zhao Hong should have joined her.
But when the Purple Star Hall’s invitation arrived, Zhao Hong was about to enter seclusion.
This seclusion was critical; missing it could hinder her future cultivation.
So, Zhao Hong chose to seclude herself, leaving the Red Cloak Holy Land Master to attend with their members.
Before secluding, Zhao Hong mentioned one thing.
If they met the Chu Heavenly Clan, build a good relationship and avoid conflict.
Beyond that, Zhao Hong said nothing.
Thus, the Red Cloak Holy Land Master didn’t know that Xiu Luo, who had aided them multiple times, was Chu Feng of the Chu Heavenly Clan.
She acted only to honor Zhao Hong’s request, assuming the Chu Heavenly Clan had some tie to her.
But now, she regretted it.
She could feel the Xuanming Family Master was stronger.
She was in a bind.
Having acted, retreating now would invite ridicule.
But losing in a fight would damage the Red Cloak Holy Land’s reputation.
The Red Cloak Holy Land Master was torn, unsure what to do.
“Xuan Tianpeng, you’re quite the show-off.”
Suddenly, a figure landed beside the Red Cloak Holy Land Master.
As it did, the Xuanming Family Master’s pressure was suppressed.
He struggled to stand, stumbling back.
A stronger pressure had appeared before him.
It was a Fourth Rank Supreme.
Looking closely, everyone recognized the figure.
It was the Miao Heavenly Clan Patriarch.
“You, you’re meddling too?”
The Xuanming Family Master’s face darkened.
His heart raced with unease.
The Miao Heavenly Clan’s strength had always surpassed his family’s, a force he dared not provoke.
“My Miao Heavenly Clan has ties with the Red Cloak Holy Land. Please give me some face and don’t trouble them.”
“Otherwise, even if I meddle, you can’t stop me.”
The Miao Heavenly Clan Patriarch said with a smile.
“You…”
The Xuanming Family Master nearly spat blood in anger.
The patriarch’s opening words were polite.
But the line, “you can’t stop me,” was a public slap to the Xuanming Family’s face.
