Chapter 502 - 512: The Celestial Profound Sect’s Commotion

At this, everyone from the Celestial Profound Sect frowned.

"I don’t think we should damage our Sect’s thousand-year relationships for one disciple," Chuu Qi spoke up again. "Since Wen Qingye has already accepted this life-or-death duel, I feel we shouldn’t dwell on it any longer."

Chuu Qi’s words voiced the thoughts of many. Offending the Three Realms Sect and the Flowing Cloud Sect for a single Wen Qingye was not worth it. Since Wen Qingye had already agreed to the life-or-death duel, the matter was settled. Isn’t this already a perfectly good outcome?

"What a pity. This time, no matter what, a rift is bound to form in the relationship between the Three Realms Sect, the Flowing Cloud Sect, and our Celestial Profound Sect."

"Sigh, it’s unavoidable. The current situation in the Eastern Profound Domain is murky and complex. Losing an allied Sect means losing a portion of our strength. It truly is a shame."

"We’ll just have to mend things slowly in the future. Perhaps with enough time, the relationship will recover."

The surrounding Elders and Stewards of the Celestial Profound Sect began to murmur among themselves, clearly in agreement with Chuu Qi’s words.

Seeing this, Liu Mingliang couldn’t help but let a strange smile touch his lips. He then glanced at Wu Shuangying beside him. Wu Shuangying looked back, and the two shared a knowing, silent laugh.

Zhang Zhilin’s expression darkened at the sight, and he was about to speak, but Wen Qingye held out a hand to stop him. Wen Qingye’s gaze was calm as he looked at the members of the Three Realms Sect and Flowing Cloud Sect across from them.

"Three Pristine Platform. Let’s go."

"Good! Decisive enough!"

Seeing Wen Qingye act this way, a sharp glint flashed in Cai Tianyuan’s eyes as he bellowed.

...

The news that Wen Qingye was to hold a life-or-death duel with the Chief Disciple of the Three Realms Sect spread throughout the Seven Peaks of the Celestial Profound Sect in a flash.

The next moment, the entire Celestial Profound Sect was in an uproar.

Danxuan Peak.

"Is it true or not? The Chief Disciple of the Three Realms Sect is actually going to have a life-or-death duel with Wen Qingye on the Three Pristine Platform?"

"The Chief Disciple of the Three Realms Sect, is that Cai Tianyuan? Heavens, that man’s talent is extraordinary. Even in our Celestial Profound Sect, he’d be considered a True Disciple, wouldn’t he?"

"How could it be fake? Of course it’s true!"

"Quick, let’s go!"

"Brother Wangg is still in seclusion, breaking through to the Destruction Realm Eighth Layer Heaven. We should go get him. A duel like this, he will definitely come!"

...

On Purple Bamboo Peak, at the entrance to Yann Chuxue’s Cave Mansion.

Qiuu Ming and Zhou Yue were knocking relentlessly on the door of Yann Chuxue’s Cave Mansion.

After a short while, Yann Chuxue opened the door. Seeing their panicked expressions, she asked, "What is it? Did something happen?"

The two had met Yann Xiangyang at the Celestial Profound Villa and had struck up a friendship with him. They had recently managed to enter the Seven Peaks and had chosen to reside on Purple Bamboo Peak. As a result, they had also gradually grown familiar with Yann Chuxue, Yann Xiangyang’s sister, who was close with Wen Qingye.

Qiuu Ming took a deep breath and said hurriedly, "The Three Pristine Platform! Wen Qingye is in a life-or-death duel with the Chief Disciple of the Three Realms Sect!"

"What?" Yann Chuxue’s Liuu Mei furrowed. She quickly stood up and said, "We’re going right now."

After speaking, without waiting for the other two, Yann Chuxue’s figure blurred into a thin streak, flying toward the Main Peak.

...

Cloud Conceal Peak, Unparalleled Cave.

Lu Shaoyou looked at the silent Lu Wushuang before him and said, "Wushuang, don’t be discouraged. Do you remember what you said the first time you held a sword?"

Lu Wushuang pondered for a long moment before speaking slowly, "I remember. I looked at the Yiyuan Sword in my hand and said: In this life, I will never give up, and I will never abandon you."

Lu Shaoyou’s eyes locked onto Lu Wushuang’s as he said, "And now? Are you going to give up? It will be heartbroken."

"’Heartbroken?’" Lu Wushuang repeated under his breath upon hearing Lu Shaoyou’s words, then fell into deep thought.

"Senior Brother Wushuang! Senior Brother Shaoyou! The Three Pristine Platform! The Three Pristine Platform!"

Suddenly, a panicked voice came from outside the entrance.

A young man walked in from outside the Cave Mansion, panting for breath, looking extremely anxious.

"Little Dong, what is it? Speak slowly," Lu Shaoyou said, quickly getting to his feet.

Little Dong caught his breath and said hurriedly, "Wen Qingye is having a life-or-death duel with the Chief Disciple of the Three Realms Sect on the Three Pristine Platform!"

"Oh? Is that true?" Hearing Little Dong’s words, a sharp glint suddenly appeared in Lu Wushuang’s eyes. "I’d also like to see just how strong this Wen Qingye is. Brother, let’s go. We’re going to the Three Pristine Platform."

Nearly every disciple of the Celestial Profound Sect who got the news rushed toward the Three Pristine Platform.

On the Three Pristine Platform.

A storm was brewing, and a sea of people had gathered.

By the time Yann Chuxue arrived, the sea of people had already formed, encircling the Three Pristine Platform in a large ring.

Qiuu Ming took a deep breath and said urgently, "Senior Sister Yann, you have to stop him! That Cai Tianyuan is no ordinary person. He’s the Chief Disciple of the Three Realms Sect, someone who would be considered a True Disciple even in our Celestial Profound Sect! If Brother Wen fights him, his chances of losing are far greater than winning. And if he loses this, his Divine Soul will be extinguished!"

Zhou Yue also said anxiously, "That’s right! What cultivation is Qingye at? There’s no way he’s a match for that person from the Three Realms Sect."

Yann Chuxue stared at the figure standing against the wind. Her heart began to beat faintly. Her eyes were like Qiushui, boundless and deep. After a long time, the unease in her heart seemed to calm, and only then did her lips part slightly.

"He will win. He won’t lose. All we need to do now is believe in him." At this, Yann Chuxue smiled. "Wen Qingye is the most confident person there is."

Her voice was soft and gentle, yet it carried a note of absolute faith in him.

Meanwhile, not far from the Three Pristine Platform.

Mingkong’s eyes found a panicked-looking Yum Baobao. He strode over, and seeing her staring at Wen Qingye without blinking, he grew displeased and frowned. "Baobao, are you that worried about this Wen Qingye?"

"Ah!" Yum Baobao let out a small cry of surprise at Mingkong’s voice. She turned her head and said to him, "Yes, I am. Brother Wen saved my life, and he’s a very good person. Baobao is very worried about him."

"Baobao, you haven’t secretly developed feelings for this Wen Qingye, have you?"

Huang Zishan saw Mingkong at that moment and hurried over. Hearing Yum Baobao’s words, she couldn’t help but say mockingly.

Yum Baobao wrinkled her nose and huffed, "Huang Zishan, don’t talk nonsense! Baobao is just worried, that’s all."

At the same time, several dozen feet away, Mo Qing stood alone. Her eyes were fixed on Wen Qingye on the Three Pristine Platform, her lips lightly pursed. Her heart was thumping nonstop, her emotions a complex tangle.

"Lu Wushuang, you have disappointed me."

Lu Wushuang and Lu Shaoyou had just arrived at the Three Pristine Platform when a voice reached Lu Wushuang’s ears.

Lu Wushuang smiled faintly and looked toward the source of the voice. "Is that so? To think you had such high expectations for me. I’m truly flattered."

The one who had spoken was none other than Chu Bufan of Chaotian Peak.

Chu Bufan laughed. "I once thought you were a generational genius of the Sword Dao in the Celestial Profound Sect, but now it seems you’re lacking by more than just a little. HAHAHA!"

Lu Wushuang’s eyes suddenly flashed as he said coldly, "But it’s more than enough to deal with you."

Chu Bufan sneered, his voice arrogant. "Is that right? The next Instruction Day is in eight days. How about we have a match then? It’s been two years. I’d like to see how much you’ve improved."

"Anytime but now, I’ll be ready," Lu Wushuang replied.

Chu Bufan scoffed, "He’s a dead man walking. Why do you even care? What a waste of your precious time."

’A person at the Destruction Realm Ninth Layer Heaven, unable to kill a person at the Destruction Realm Sixth Layer Heaven (Wen Qingye hasn’t even deliberately hidden his cultivation)... how could that be possible?’ Chu Bufan thought to himself.