#2726 - The authorities are confused, but the bystanders are clear.

The higher-ups of the Broken Cloud Immortal Sect were very confident.

They weren't worried in the slightest.

The power of the sect's protective grand formation was originally strong to such a terrifying degree.

It was completely invincible in this White Sand Ancient Town. No one who came would be of any use. Anyone who dared to barge in was simply courting death.

Unless an expert of the Undying Realm came, who could contend against the grand formation?

They were increasingly grateful that they had chosen this place to establish their immortal sect back then. Otherwise, how could they have grasped this great opportunity?

The various forces were not worth worrying about. They couldn't possibly keep guarding outside without leaving.

That would only delay their cultivation.

In any case, Yuan Chu and Su Qingqian had already been trapped in the distance. Completely controlling their souls was only a matter of time.

Now it was a matter of competing in consumption and time.

They were occupying a steady advantage.

… …

At the same time, inside a certain valley of the Broken Cloud Immortal Sect, within the space enveloped by the Soul-Seizing Bell.

The sound of the Soul-Seizing Bell continued to echo, ringing non-stop, attacking Jun Wuxie and Mo Qingli's souls.

It was just that this kind of power was fundamentally unable to enter their sea of consciousness. It was even extinguished by the power emanating from their bodies before it even got close to them.

They were currently playing chess.

Mo Qingli's face was a little red, and even a few fine beads of sweat could be seen between her temples.

She held a chess piece in her hand, her eyes fixed on the chessboard. Her moth-like eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and she hesitated, unable to decide how to place her piece for a long time.

Jun Wuxie couldn't help but want to laugh at her appearance.

It was the first time he had seen Mo Qingli like this.

It was difficult for any other matter to make her reveal such an expression. He hadn't expected that playing a game of chess would stir up emotions in her heart and reveal them on her face.

"Why don't you take a break? Rest for a while and then think carefully about how to place your piece."

Mo Qingli, who was staring at the chessboard and pondering with furrowed brows, withdrew from the illusion constructed by the chessboard's scene. Her body suddenly leaned back slightly, her chest heaving gently, and her slightly red face was covered in sweat.

"Jun Shen's chess intent is too overbearing. I seem to be trapped in a vast and boundless battlefield, surrounded by an endless number of people rushing towards me, making it impossible for me to find any breakthrough points and unable to escape from this predicament…"

"The way you say that makes it sound like I'm bullying you.

Think about it carefully. There is actually a way to break the situation, at least to delay the defeat."

"Ah?"

Mo Qingli stared at the chessboard again, seriously thinking about it.

"Don't always stare at the chessboard. Just deduce the chess game in your mind.

The onlooker sees more than the player. Try using the perspective and mentality of an onlooker."

… …

Half an hour later, Mo Qingli's expression suddenly relaxed, and the chess piece in her hand finally fell.

"That's right."

Jun Wuxie smiled and glanced at the chessboard, saying, "Many things require a heart of persistence, but at the same time, you cannot be affected by persistence and fall into a self-woven prison.

Playing chess is like this, and the path of cultivation is also like this."

Mo Qingli was stunned. So Jun Shen had asked her to play chess with him in order to guide her in her cultivation, to show her how to break through the obstacles on the path of cultivation.

"Alright, this game of chess ends here."

"Aren't we going to continue?"

"There's no need to continue. You've already comprehended what you should have comprehended."

Speaking of this, Jun Wuxie picked up his teacup and took a small sip, "White Sand Ancient Town is probably going to become even more lively soon."

"Ah?"

Mo Qingli didn't understand his meaning.

Since the start of the chess game, her mind had been on the chessboard, and she didn't know what was happening outside.

Jun Wuxie immediately began to talk about the matters between the Broken Cloud Immortal Sect and the various forces.

Mo Qingli stared blankly at him, "So Jun Shen's plan is to force the various forces to have no choice but to spread the news at all costs…"

"Of course, only in this way is it possible for the news to reach the Jinyun Immortal Sect.

If the Jinyun Immortal Sect still harbors illusions or a mentality of trying things out regarding the Great Tomb, they will inevitably send people to White Sand Ancient Town.

However, besides the Jinyun Immortal Sect, there will inevitably be other forces of different levels coming."

"Is Jun Shen not worried that people from other forces will arrive first?

After all, they are closer to White Sand Ancient Town and will receive the news earlier."

"Naturally, I am not worried. They may arrive first, but they will not take any action. They will only secretly observe the evolution of the situation.

After all, the closest top-tier force to White Sand Ancient Town is the Jinyun Immortal Sect.

Before they are certain whether the people from the Jinyun Immortal Sect also care, they will not dare to take any action."

Mo Qingli nodded and said, "I hope the Jinyun Immortal Sect is still the same immortal sect as before.

If that's the case, they value their reputation and shouldn't do anything excessive.

That way, we can better hide our identities and wait for an opportunity to join the Jinyun Immortal Sect."

"It's just that, in the future, when our true identities are exposed, I don't know how the Jinyun Immortal Sect will react.

Not to mention Jun Shen, just my identity is already extremely sensitive and will bring great trouble to their sect."

"It's not just that. Back then, your two major forces had quite a few conflicts.

Maybe they will grab you and beat you up."

Mo Qingli: … …

Looking at his teasing expression, she was very speechless.

… …

Outside the mountain gate of the Broken Cloud Immortal Sect, the sect leaders and higher-ups of the various forces were sitting in meditation, each with a calm expression.

They believed that as long as the news spread, the Broken Cloud Immortal Sect would no longer be able to keep Yuan Chu and Su Qingqian.

Still wanting the opportunities and fortunes inside the Great Tomb, wanting to rise up?

What a daydream!

It would be best if experts from other places came to break the grand formation of this Broken Cloud Immortal Sect.

At that time, the Broken Cloud Immortal Sect would no longer have any support and could be destroyed with a flip of the hand!

… …

Time passed day by day, and the news had already spread throughout White Sand Ancient Town.

The people of the various forces even spent a huge sum of money to have the news released from the Tianxia Xinlou.

The Tianxia Xinlou was a special organization in the Hunyuan Continent.

They did not participate in worldly struggles, but only were responsible for transmitting or collecting news.

They charged different fees based on the scope of news transmission and dissemination and the importance of the collected news.

Their fees were very expensive.

Several immortal sects pooled their money together, so the scope of news transmission by the Tianxia Xinlou only reached the edge of the Jinyun Immortal Sect's sphere of influence in Yuzhou.

These days, all the forces that had learned of this matter urgently summoned the sect's higher-ups to discuss countermeasures.

Who wouldn't be tempted by the opportunities inside the Great Tomb?

Not to mention the forces, even rogue cultivators were extremely tempted.

It was just that rogue cultivators could only be tempted and didn't dare to have the idea of taking action, but they also came to White Sand Ancient Town one after another, wanting to see the excitement.

The various large and small forces were different. Their higher-ups gathered to discuss this matter.

For a time, it was difficult to make a decision. Should they participate or not?

If they didn't participate, they would really be unwilling in their hearts!

If they participated, what would they do if they offended the Jinyun Immortal Sect?

That was a behemoth!

Although the Jinyun Immortal Sect was far away, they would inevitably receive the news.

Therefore, before they could determine whether they would come, if they moved against Yuan Chu and Su Qingqian, it would be tantamount to snatching opportunities from the Jinyun Immortal Sect.

If they angered the people of the Jinyun Immortal Sect because of this, the consequences would be unimaginable.

In the end, the various forces all decided to send people to watch.

They would do nothing, just watch and observe the development of the situation.

They guessed that as long as the Jinyun Immortal Sect received the news, they would definitely not miss this opportunity.

They would definitely send people over.

At that time, they would see if they could have the opportunity to pick up the leftovers behind the people of the Jinyun Immortal Sect.

Moreover, if the people of the Jinyun Immortal Sect arrived at White Sand Ancient Town, it would also be an opportunity to get to know the people of the Jinyun Immortal Sect. If they could build a relationship with the figures of such a force, that would also be an opportunity!

For a time, in various parts of Yuzhou, as long as the forces that received the news, regardless of size, a portion of them went to White Sand Ancient Town one after another.

… …

Inside a certain valley of the Broken Cloud Immortal Sect.

Jun Wuxie and Mo Qingli had been under the Soul-Seizing Bell for many days.

During this period, the Broken Cloud Sect Leader had come twice.

Each time he came with confidence, and each time he left with a cold face.

He was really angered.

After so many days, Yuan Chu and Su Qingqian had still not been controlled.

The treasures on their bodies were really amazing, able to resist the Soul-Seizing Bell for such a long time.

He was angry in his heart, but at the same time, he was also extremely envious.

He didn't know what kind of things they used to resist the Soul-Seizing Bell, what grade of magic weapons.

However, after they were controlled, the magic weapons would naturally fall into his hands.

Thinking of this, the Broken Cloud Immortal Sect Leader's face revealed a smile again, and his mood suddenly improved greatly.

He looked outside the mountain gate, and the corner of his mouth couldn't help but curl up into a playful expression.

He led the sect's higher-ups to the mountain gate, stood on a hill, and looked down at the sect leaders and higher-ups of the various forces outside, teasingly saying, "Everyone, braving the wind and dew, how have you been recently?

The dew here is heavy, and I am worried that you will catch a cold."

"Yun Qianfeng, don't be complacent!

Do you think everything is under your control?

You fool, you will pay the price for your actions!"

"Oh? Is that so?

I really want to know, what price can you make me pay?

My curiosity is very strong, and I am already a little impatient.

Come, let me see."

"You!"

The sect leaders and higher-ups of the various forces had iron-blue faces, gnashing their teeth.

They hated to tear Yun Qianfeng into pieces!

"Hahaha, so the reason you sect leaders brought your higher-ups here was just to have a war of words in front of me.

To be honest, I really like the way you are powerless and furious."

The sect leaders and higher-ups of the various forces were already trembling with anger, and the veins on their necks were bulging.

They clenched their teeth, clenched their fists, their bodies' immortal power was berserk, they were full of baleful aura, and they stared fiercely at Yun Qianfeng's playful face.

"See how long you can be arrogant!"

They also sneered in their hearts.

These days, the people of the Broken Cloud Immortal Sect had not left their mountain gate, so they did not know that the matter of Yuan Chu and Su Qingqian had already spread.

Those outside can't send messages back; they're all intercepted.

Let's see how long this guy can act arrogant. His time to cry is coming.

“Then I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. I can be arrogant in front of you forever!

Once I've used Yuan Chu and Su Qingqian and obtained the opportunities and good fortune inside the Great Tomb Fortress, my Poyun Immortal Sect will rise strongly.

In this White Sand Ancient Town, who can compete with us?

If you know what's good for you, you should kneel and look up to me. Perhaps then I might show mercy and let you eke out a living. Otherwise, all of you will become withered bones beneath my feet!”

“Yun Qianfeng, I really want to see you cry!”

“Hahaha, you're the ones who will cry, not me, Yun Qianfeng. Is all you can do now argue with words?

Why don't you try attacking now and see how effective my Immortal Sect's grand formation is!”

The Sect Leader of Poyun Immortal Sect stood with his hands behind his back, adopting a powerful posture, high above, looking down on the sect leaders and high-level figures of various forces.

Boom!

Just then, inside the Poyun Immortal Sect, a booming sound suddenly erupted.

A large number of Dao patterns emerged from within.

Yun Qianfeng was stunned for a moment.

Why was the sect's grand formation activated?

The sect leaders and high-level figures of the various forces were also shocked.

They were very afraid of this grand formation; its power was too terrifying.

“Yun Qianfeng, are you showing off the grand formation to us?

Aren't you being childish?”

Yun Qianfeng was also very confused.

Why did the grand formation suddenly activate on its own?

Could it be that someone from the sect's high-level figures activated the formation?

However, hearing what the sect leaders of the various forces said, he smiled smugly: “Is it not allowed?

My Immortal Sect has an invincible sect-protecting grand formation. Do you have one?

I am showing off. What can you do about it?”

As soon as he finished speaking, the Dao diagram of the grand formation in the high sky suddenly trembled violently.

Immediately, everyone looked up and saw that the talismans on the Dao diagram were collapsing.

Then, strands of cracks appeared on the Dao diagram, quickly spreading to the surroundings.

With a boom.

The Dao diagram collapsed.

At the same time, the Dao patterns on the ground were also breaking apart.

Such a scene shocked the Sect Leader and high-level figures of Poyun Immortal Sect.

How could this be!

The Sect Leader of Poyun Immortal Sect immediately felt like he was about to vomit blood.

The sect leaders and high-level figures of the various forces were all astonished.

They just watched as Poyun Immortal Sect's grand formation disintegrated on its own, the Dao patterns breaking apart all over the ground, and the terrifying pressure and killing intent quickly fading away.

“Is this real or a trap?”

The sect leaders and high-level figures of the various forces looked at each other, somewhat uncertain.

What if it was a trap? Wouldn't rushing in at this time be courting death, falling into Yun Qianfeng's trap?

“Quick, quickly go repair the grand formation and see what's going on!”

Yun Qianfeng secretly said to the high-level figures beside him.

Those high-level figures reacted and hurriedly headed towards the depths of the sect.

The people from the various forces looked at the trace of anxiety between Yun Qianfeng's eyebrows and couldn't help but sneer.

The more Yun Qianfeng acted like this, the more suspicious it was.

He was acting here, wanting them to think that the grand formation had really collapsed, so that they would attack.

If they attacked, it would be exactly what he wanted.

Yun Qianfeng saw that the lords of the various forces were as steady as Mount Tai and had no intention of attacking.

He also understood what these people were thinking.

It was good that they were so suspicious and dared not act rashly, which was buying time for him.

Since that was the case, then he would continue to confuse them.

“Everyone, how about we have a good talk again?”

He pretended to be weak, “After all, Yuan Chu and Su Qingqian are still in our hands!

If you force my Immortal Sect into a desperate situation, I will have no choice but to perish together with you, killing Yuan Chu and Su Qingqian. No one will get the opportunity of the Great Tomb Fortress!”

“Hehe, Yun Qianfeng, you treacherous and cunning villain!

Keep acting. Do you think we are three-year-old children?

No matter how you act, we will never fall for your trick!

You created this illusion, wanting to deceive us into attacking, so that you can wipe us out in one fell swoop, and then you can take Yuan Chu and Su Qingqian to the Great Tomb Fortress and enjoy the opportunity alone!

You're dreaming!”

Hearing this, Yun Qianfeng was overjoyed.

These fools were really fooled.

He just didn't know when the grand formation could be repaired.

He was afraid that the people from the various forces would see through the trick after a long time, and it would be dangerous then.

The muscles on his face twitched, and he snorted coldly: “I didn't expect that I couldn't even deceive you like this. It really makes me angry!”

… …

At this time, inside the valley, Jun Wuxie, covered by the Soul-Seizing Bell, couldn't help but be stunned.

These people actually thought that the collapse of the grand formation was an illusion created by Yun Qianfeng.

Since that was the case, then let's add fuel to the fire.

This fire should be burning.

Calculating the time, the people from other regions should be arriving soon.

The Jinyun Immortal Sect must have received the news as well.

At their speed, coming to this White Sand Ancient Town will be very fast and will not take too long.