Chapter 1934 - 1962: To Leave or to Stay
After a short while, Ye Feng and everyone else gathered in the great hall of the Qinglian Sword Sect. Along with them were the seven elders of the Qinglian Sword Sect, as well as the Sect Master, Bai Yu. Ye Feng stood in the center of the hall, and everyone’s gaze was fixed on him. At this moment, they were all extremely surprised that the person being hunted by the Cangxuan Alliance was actually Ye Feng.
"Ladies and gentlemen..." At this moment, Sect Master Bai Yu spoke, "The reason I called everyone here today is to discuss the issue of Ye Feng’s stay or departure. Those who agree with Ye Feng leaving the Qinglian Sword Sect, please step forward."
After hearing Bai Yu Sect Master’s words, everyone began to feel a sense of hesitation, not knowing what they should choose.
However, after a while, about a third of them stepped forward. They believed that if Ye Feng were to continue staying in the Qinglian Sword Sect, it would undoubtedly bring doom upon the sect, so he should not be kept.
Yet, none of the seven elders expressed their opinions. Among the other disciples, about a third was still undecided, not knowing what to choose, while another third believed that Ye Feng should stay.
Sect Master Bai Yu looked at the seven elders, and then his gaze fell upon Elder Qingguang: "Senior Brother, what is your choice? Since Ye Feng is your disciple, please share your opinion, so we can have a reference..."
"I have nothing more to say, Ye Feng is my disciple, and I will protect him with all my might..." With simple and straightforward words, Elder Qingguang expressed his stance. Ye Feng had long known Elder Qingguang’s position. Elder Qingguang had long been aware of Ye Feng’s identity, yet he never considered letting Ye Feng go and always supported him.
Elder Qing Lei said, "Elder Qingyu and I had already decided back when we were on the Heavenly Martial Continent. Since Ye Feng is a disciple of our Qinglian Sword Sect, then we should protect him. If we can’t even protect our own sect’s disciples, then who would dare to join our Qinglian Sword Sect in the future? Our Qinglian Sword Sect has never been a timid and cowardly sect!"
Sect Master Bai Yu nodded, "In that case, let me express my opinion. This matter concerns the safety of my Qinglian Sword Sect, and I can’t represent everyone, but I want to say that our Qinglian Sword Sect has always been oppressed by the Cangxuan Alliance. The Cangxuan Alliance has always regarded us as a thorn in their side.
There will inevitably be a battle between us and the Cangxuan Alliance, and it’s only a matter of time, sooner or later it will erupt. Our Qinglian Sword Sect has never been a sect that fears conflict. If the Cangxuan Alliance wants to fight, then fight we shall!"
"The Sect Master is right, our Qinglian Sword Sect has always been oppressed and bullied by the Cangxuan Alliance. We will inevitably have a battle with them, so why care whether it’s now or not? I support keeping Ye Feng!"
"Yes, I also support keeping Ye Feng and battling the Cangxuan Alliance. As Qinglian Sword Practitioners, we will never bend!"
In an instant, the disciples in the great hall of the Qinglian Sword Sect became excited. Their eyes were filled with intense War Intent, and they shouted loudly: "Qinglian Sword Practitioners, never bend!"
Suddenly, the disciples who were originally hesitant had their emotions greatly changed, affected by the energy.
This stirred Ye Feng’s heart, a look of emotion filled his eyes. He had only joined the Qinglian Sword Sect for about a year, yet the Qinglian Sword Sect was willing to help him in this way, something he never expected.
Suddenly, the entire sect erupted with overwhelming War Intent. Perhaps because the disciples of the Qinglian Sword Sect had been oppressed for too long, everyone was bursting with energy, hoping to stand tall again in the Cangxuan Alliance and in the Xuan Realm.
The Qinglian Sword Sect, although called the second most powerful sect in the Xuan Realm, second only to the Cangxuan Alliance.
However, the people of the Qinglian Sword Sect had always been looked down upon, always been excluded, precisely because of the oppression of the Cangxuan Alliance.
At this moment, seeing the intense War Intent erupt from everyone’s eyes, Sect Master Bai Yu revealed a satisfied smile on his face.
Sect Master Bai Yu looked at Ye Feng and said, "Ye Feng, do you understand now? Since you are a disciple of the Qinglian Sword Sect, without our consent, you cannot decide to leave our sect on your own. No matter what trouble you’ve caused outside, we will bear it with you. As Qinglian Sword Practitioners, we will never bend, nor will we be intimidated by the Cangxuan Alliance!"
"Yes! Qinglian Sword Practitioners, never bend... Qinglian Sword Practitioners, never bend... Qinglian Sword Practitioners, never bend..."
In an instant, the disciples of the Qinglian Sword Sect present excitedly shouted loudly, each filled with surging War Intent.
"What a Qinglian Sword Practitioner, never bending!" At this moment, a terrifying voice echoed like divine thunder from the sky, instantly erupting throughout the Qinglian Sword Sect. The terrifying sound waves distorted the surrounding space.
Everyone’s eyes revealed a look of pain, as a terrible majesty quickly enveloped the whole Qinglian Sword Sect.
They were all suppressed by that powerful presence, making it difficult for them to breathe, their eyes filled with a look of agony.
The collective War Intent that had been built up was directly scattered by that powerful aura.
Everyone felt as if they were trapped in a quagmire, breathing and movement became extraordinarily difficult. Then the space began to distort, and suddenly, with a flash of light, a figure appeared in the great hall.
That person, wearing a black robe filled with majesty and dominance, like a ruler of the world, was none other than the Alliance Hierarch of the Cangxuan Alliance, identified instantly by everyone as the Cangxuan Saint Sect, their eyes revealing a fearful look.
As the Cangxuan Saint Sect appeared, the surrounding space seemed to be swallowed. Everyone clearly felt the Cangxuan Saint Sect exuded a vast ocean-like wave of energy that engulfed them instantly, a pressure that instilled fear, causing their bodies to tremble uncontrollably, even lacking the courage to meet the Cangxuan Saint Sect’s gaze.
The terrifying pressure acted on everyone, making each disciple of the Qinglian Sword Sect feel as if a massive mountain were pressing down on them, causing their knees to bend continuously.