Mo Xiaoxing: “Me and the Crown Prince of the Blood Dragon Sect? What do you mean?”
Chen Shuyao looked composed, appearing completely harmless. “A-Yu, there are no outsiders here. Tell me the truth, do you still want to be with him?”
Mo Xiaoxing: “No.”
Chen Shuyao sighed, seemingly helpless. “A-Yu, you can fool others, but can you fool me? You have done so much for him; how could you possibly say you have moved on just like that?”
Mo Xiaoxing: “What exactly are you trying to say?”
Chen Shuyao: “I overheard the Master and the others talking. They plan to severely punish you during the Seven Sects Alliance. By then, the Changtian Sect will surely have no room for you. It would be better for you to leave the mountain early and go find him.”
This “him”… was naturally Qi Chang, the Crown Prince of the Demon Sect.
Mo Xiaoxing asked with surprise: “You are encouraging me to defect to the Blood Dragon Sect?”
“Shh…” Chen Shuyao made a silencing gesture. “Of course not. I am only telling you to pursue your happiness.”
Mo Xiaoxing: “Then I thank you.”
Chen Shuyao: “A-Yu, why are you being so formal with me? We are sisters who grew up together.”
Yes, sisters who grew up together…
Qin Yu told Chen Shuyao everything and never hid anything from her, even telling her about her dealings with the Demon Sect Crown Prince.
And Chen Shuyao did not advise Qin Yu early on; instead, she encouraged her to “pursue happiness” and helped her keep the secret all along.
It was because of this that Qin Yu trusted Chen Shuyao even more.
To some extent, Qin Yu was truly foolish. Someone was handing her poison, yet she mistook it for honey.
Chen Shuyao stayed for a while, but seeing that Qin Yu was not in high spirits today, she left.
Mo Xiaoxing’s mood was not affected by Chen Shuyao’s visit; rather, she was more concerned about the matter she had brought up.
The Seven Great Sects Alliance… she had also heard the First Senior Brother mention it.
It seemed to be related to the boundary between the Demon Realm and the Human Realm.
In this world, there existed the Immortal Realm, the Mortal Realm, the Demon Realm, the Spirit Realm, and the Ghost Realm.
The Immortal Realm was an incomparably distant place—a dream for the strong. Only through undergoing tribulation and ascending could a cultivator enter the Immortal Realm.
The relations between the Mortal Realm, the Demon Realm, and the Spirit Realm had always been tense, with constant warfare.
However, a thousand years ago, there was a great war between the Mortal Realm and the Demon Realm. At that time, Qu Feibai sealed the gateway to the Demon Realm with his own strength, keeping the demons thousands of miles away.
Only then did the Mortal Realm enjoy peace for so many years.
But just recently, during the chaos in Ruian City, the seal of the gateway was broken!
Qu Feibai had sealed it temporarily, but it was only temporary.
This meant that the demon race would make a comeback.
The Seven Great Sects Alliance was called for this very reason.
Qin Yu would surely never have imagined that her own small romantic troubles would escalate into such a major issue!
To be honest, even Mo Xiaoxing felt that what Chen Shuyao said had a little bit of truth to it.
Many people now hated her to the core and might assume she was the culprit, wanting to execute her to appease the public.
To avoid being pushed into a passive position, one way was to take the initiative and run away.
But the world was vast; where could she go? Even if she returned to the Yuewu Kingdom, the Seven Great Sects would drag her back, pin the accusation of colluding with the Demon Sect on her, and no one would be able to protect her.
Therefore, she had to clear her name and stay in the Changtian Sect with her head held high!
Thinking of this, Mo Xiaoxing suddenly stood up and walked out.
By the time she was on her way, the sky had gradually turned dark.
“First Senior Brother.”
Nanshan Lu: “Junior Sister, it is so late. Why are you looking for me?”
Mo Xiaoxing: “I want to ask you, how is your investigation into the Demon Sect spy going?”
Nanshan Lu: “This matter… involves a great deal. It is better for you not to know for now, Junior Sister.”
Mo Xiaoxing: “Does that mean you have actually found a lead? Can you clear my name?”
Nanshan Lu: “I can.”
Mo Xiaoxing sat on a chair, swinging her feet subconsciously.
“Even if it is proven that someone tried to frame me, they will not forgive me…”
Nanshan Lu: “They?”
Mo Xiaoxing: “The Seven Great Sects! They wouldn’t have the patience to care whether I was wronged. The fact remains that I colluded with the Demon Sect.”
Nanshan Lu looked at Mo Xiaoxing and smiled slightly. He seemed to understand.
His little Junior Sister had come running over so late because she finally realized she was afraid! A few days ago, she still had an innocent and ignorant look, as if the sky falling down had nothing to do with her.
“Junior Sister, you don’t have to worry. Although the Seven Great Sects Alliance will sort out the cause and effect, you are the Master’s disciple. Master will naturally protect you, and others cannot do anything to you. I didn’t tell you the details about the alliance before because I didn’t want you to overthink it.”
Mo Xiaoxing’s brows furrowed. “But… I haven’t even met the Master. What if the Master doesn’t like me and sells me out instead…”
Nanshan Lu suddenly raised his hand and flicked Mo Xiaoxing’s forehead.
Mo Xiaoxing rubbed her head. “First Senior Brother, why did you flick me?”
Nanshan Lu: “To stop you from speaking without thinking. The Master is naturally not a fickle person, nor is he someone who fears trouble. With the Master here at the Changtian Sect, the sky will not fall. You can set your heart at ease, Junior Sister.”
Mo Xiaoxing bowed her head: “Oh…”
She suddenly felt incomparably curious about Qu Feibai. Could she really trust this Master?
…
Two days later, the Changtian Sect suddenly became lively.
The Seven Great Sects arrived at the Changtian Sect one after another. It was said that the Sect Masters themselves had led their groups, and the momentum was significant.
They brought many disciples along as well, so in the past few days, one could often see disciples from various sects sparring, and many were showing off their skills.
On the day of the official alliance, Mo Xiaoxing was also required to attend.
She found her Changtian Sect robe and put it on.
The brocade fabric with cloud patterns looked very dashing. Leaving her cave dwelling, she headed straight for the main peak.
Walking step by step toward the main hall, her pace was firm and calm.
Because she had envisioned today’s situation many times, since she had to face it head-on, she would not feel even a shred of fear! Nor would she back down!
The Changtian Sect disciples naturally recognized Mo Xiaoxing first. As she walked by, they dodged to the side, seemingly not wanting to be associated with her.
“Who is she? Why are you all dodging her?”
“That is Qin Yu! She colluded with the Demon Sect and led the Blood Dragon Sect and other demon sects to attack Ruian City. She still has the nerve to wear our Changtian Sect robe and appear here!”
“If it weren’t for the fact that she is the Sect Master’s disciple, the Enforcement Hall would have executed her on the spot long ago!”
“Bad luck, I don’t want to stand next to her.”
They did not avoid speaking loudly, and Mo Xiaoxing heard much of it.
Being pointed at and scolded to one’s face was naturally infuriating.
She looked at the Changtian Sect disciples, seeing pairs of disdainful eyes.
Ordinarily, she should have been standing among the Changtian Sect disciples, but clearly, no one welcomed her.
Wherever she went, people avoided her.
Well, this is the privilege of being a VIP, right? How spacious!
Suddenly, Mo Xiaoxing saw Chen Shuyao.
Their eyes met for a brief moment, but Chen Shuyao immediately looked away, as if she hadn’t seen her at all!
Heh…
Mo Xiaoxing sneered in her heart. Why aren’t you being such a loving sister now?
Mo Xiaoxing deliberately walked up to Chen Shuyao and stopped.
“Chen Shuyao, is it alright if I stand here?”
Chen Shuyao’s smile was a bit stiff. “Fine, that’s fine.”
She really hadn’t expected Qin Yu to have the nerve to come and find her! Isn’t this putting her in danger?
“Junior Sister Chen, are you very close to her?”
Chen Shuyao: “No, we are not close. Senior Sister, let’s go over there.”
Chen Shuyao avoided her as if she were a plague.
Mo Xiaoxing was left in the open space, and people kept pointing at her.
Mo Xiaoxing took a deep breath, telling herself that she was here to see her Master today; stay calm, stay calm.
However, just at that moment, the surrounding atmosphere shifted, and everyone’s attention turned elsewhere.
“It’s the two Senior Brothers of the Southern Peak!”
“These are the true disciples of the Sect Master—young geniuses with extraordinary bearing. How is trash like Qin Yu worthy of being their Junior Sister!”
“Will Senior Brother Nanshan come over to us? I want to stand with him.”
“Senior Brother Nanshan Lu is yours, I want Senior Brother Nanshan Lie.”
Mo Xiaoxing waited for a while, wondering when the seven Sect Masters would appear.
Suddenly, two people stood on her left and right sides…