Devouring Soul Emperor

With that, Chu Qingyun led Mu Xiaoxiao and Dai out, the three of them swaggering away.

Meanwhile, Elder Huang and the others were so furious that smoke was practically coming out of their ears, their eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.

A Martial Emperor and several Martial Kings... they had actually been threatened by a mere Level 6 Martial Spirit.

And the worst part was, they truly didn't dare to harm a single hair on Chu Qingyun's head!

After Chu Qingyun's group of three left the gatehouse,

The thirty-two people who had received their Sect Tokens immediately looked toward them, their eyes filled with confusion.

Just then, Mo Guang also walked out.

Watching the backs of Chu Qingyun's group as they departed, Mo Guang turned to the thirty-two people and said with a smile, "Fellow junior brothers and sisters, Elder Huang is incredibly perceptive. He discovered that those three have suspicious identities and unknown origins. They are likely scoundrels sent by some riff-raff to infiltrate our Saint Extreme Sect."

"Therefore, Elder Huang has judged them unqualified and told them to get lost and go back where they came from."

Hearing this, the gazes of the thirty-two people toward Chu Qingyun's group instantly changed. Some showed pity, some resentment, and others schadenfreude.

"Heh heh, no wonder they didn't participate in the assessment. So their little scheme was discovered from the start."

"How ridiculous. Instead of taking the proper assessment, they tried to use some crooked scheme to sneak in. Now look at them—they've lost everything. I bet they won't even be able to join the weakest of sects now."

"Hmph. They must have no real strength, just too scared to take the assessment..."

A crowd of people stood there, whispering amongst themselves.

Mu Xiaoxiao's face turned pale with anger, and she was about to go over and argue.

However, Chu Qingyun grabbed her arm and stopped her.

"Forget it. Might makes right. They have the power right now, so whatever they say sounds reasonable and convincing. We're weak, and our words carry no weight. Any explanation we give will just sound like we're making trouble, making things worse for ourselves."

"Besides, if we really have a complete falling out with them, it would be extremely dangerous for us."

Chu Qingyun said in a low voice.

Mu Xiaoxiao was indignant. "But, are we really just going to let it go?"

"Let it go? Hmph, of course we can't just let it go!"

Chu Qingyun snorted coldly, shot a glance at the smug-faced Mo Guang, and pulled Mu Xiaoxiao's arm, leading the group away.

Only then did a few people walk out from the gatehouse.

Among them, surprisingly, was someone Chu Qingyun's group recognized: the Fifth Prince of the Qianshui Dynasty, Zhou Wushang!

Another man with him bore a striking resemblance to Zhou Wushang. Their features, especially around the eyes and brow, were quite similar, though this man looked much older.

"Wushang, is that the Chu Qingyun you mentioned?"

"It seems he's not a simple kid. To be able to think so clearly while being pressured by a Martial Emperor Level and several Martial King Level experts."

"Moreover, he knows when to be sharp, daring to act insolently in front of a Martial Emperor Level Elder, and when to forbear, managing to endure even when facing just Mo Guang."

"In this, you are his inferior."

"But it's a pity he offended our Qianshui Dynasty and our Zhou Family. Later, take some men and follow him personally. Don't let him escape."

"Once the current commotion in Celestial Martial City dies down, he absolutely cannot be left alive."

The man who resembled Zhou Wushang said slowly, watching the backs of Chu Qingyun's group.

Zhou Wushang nodded impatiently. "Uncle, is it okay for me to show my face now? It's all because of that Chu Qingyun! In the Blood Sect ruins, I was constantly suppressed by that bastard Huo from the Celestial Sword Sect and the Dark Moon Dynasty. They stole so many Secret Manuals and Secret Techniques!"

It turned out this man who resembled Zhou Wushang was his youngest paternal uncle, Zhou Jianxiong. He was his father's youngest brother and had joined the Saint Extreme Sect over a decade ago. He was now an Inner Sect Disciple.

And even in the Inner Sect, which was full of geniuses, his status was quite high.

"Sigh... go on."

Zhou Jianxiong shook his head helplessly and said.

'This nephew of his had decent Martial Dao talent and strength.'

'He was already a Level 7 Martial Spirit in his early twenties. But his temperament... forget comparing it to Chu Qingyun's, it was lacking even when compared to an ordinary person's.'

A look of delight crossed Zhou Wushang's face. He called over two of his subordinates and rushed out.

At the main gate of the residence, Zhou Wushang and his men caught up to Chu Qingyun's group.

"Huh? Isn't this the great Chu Qingyun who claimed to have already joined the Saint Extreme Sect and refused to associate with us? Why are you leaving so dejectedly? People who've joined the sect are supposed to be living in this residence."

The moment he saw Chu Qingyun, Zhou Wushang immediately began his taunts and ridicule.

Back in the Blood Sect ruins, he had sent two Level 7 Martial Spirits to hunt down Chu Qingyun's group. As a result, his own faction's strength had fallen short of the Celestial Sword Sect's group.

Before reaching the main hall, Huo Yuguang and his people from the Celestial Sword Sect had shadowed Zhou Wushang's group the entire time.

In every main hall and side hall they entered, every single Secret Manual and Secret Technique they found was snatched away by Huo Yuguang's group under duress, causing Zhou Wushang and his people to suffer heavy losses.

Zhou Wushang appeared to be ruthless and decisive in his actions.

But the moment he faced someone stronger than himself, he would turn into a coward.

Even though the Celestial Sword Sect's group only had one more Celestial Spirit Realm expert than them, Zhou Wushang was bullied for days and didn't dare make a peep, completely lacking the resolve to fight back.

Seeing Zhou Wushang, both Chu Qingyun and Mu Xiaoxiao's expressions turned cold.

'So it really was this guy's doing!'

They had suspected it before. The people from the Saint Extreme Sect wouldn't have given the three of them trouble for no reason. There had to be a cause.

And Zhou Wushang was definitely the prime suspect.

Ever since they first met, he had been constantly emphasizing how powerful and deeply-rooted his Qianshui Dynasty's Zhou Family was within the Saint Extreme Sect.

"Hmph, you dare to glare at me? You piece of trash who can't even join a sect!"

"Mu Xiaoxiao, my offer still stands. As long as you agree to be with me and do as I say from now on, I guarantee I can get you and that idiot into the Saint Extreme Sect. What do you say?"

Zhou Wushang crossed his arms, his nose in the air and his face full of smug satisfaction.

'In Blood Abyss City, you dared to rely on Qi Hao to ignore me. Let's see what you can do now! Qi Hao? Hmph, he's just an Inner Sect Disciple. Compared to my Zhou Family, he's jack shit!'

"In your dreams! The sight of you makes me sick!" Mu Xiaoxiao said with a look of disgust.

"Hm?"

Zhou Wushang's eyes narrowed. "You just had to do this the hard way, you stinking bitch!"

"Everyone, everyone, come and take a look! These three overestimated their own abilities and shamelessly snuck into this residence, trying to fish in troubled waters and sneak into the sect."

"And what happened? Haha, their plot was exposed, and they were kicked out! It's hilarious! HAHAHAHA..."