Elder Yi Jue looked at Qing Ji and Qinghuang with some difficulty, as she truly couldn’t find many helpers in the Lingzhi Sect.

Firstly, there aren’t many strong hands in the Lingzhi Sect. Compared to other forces, it doesn’t have fewer, but it definitely can’t match the Seven Prominent Sects.

Secondly, the Lingzhi Sect is a force that broadly absorbs Spirit Plant enthusiasts, it has its own direct line, but it’s pathetically weak, so everyone’s just bonded by mutual interest, serving as good mentors and friends, but rolling up sleeves and fighting... such momentum is rare.

Elder Yi Jue is quite renowned in the Lingzhi Sect, but she is also a latecomer. Even if others respect her foundation in Spirit Plants and her ability to deduce, her reputation and actual influence aren’t necessarily proportional.

The crux lies here: Lingzhi Sect and Lingmu Sect... how to say, they originate from the same source, passionately loving and killing each other. There are many in the Lingmu Sect who sympathize with the Lingzhi Sect, likewise, many in the Lingzhi Sect sympathize with the Lingmu Sect.

In this situation, finding a few who can fight and are willing to fight is really not easy.

She pondered for a moment and spoke, "In the Lingzhi Sect, only Elder Kumu and I will participate."

Elder Kumu disagreed, "And there’s Yu Teng, I’ll call him, you don’t need to worry."

"Thank you, Elder Kumu," True Immortal Yi Jue raised her hand with a bow, then spoke in a deep voice, "But I’m not so easily bullied, I have family!"

She dislikes bullying using power, but... the Lingzhi Sect has limited strength, "I will go to Taixu to arrange for a few people."

Elder Cang Jing showed some confusion, "Why? Haven’t you already severed ties with Taixu Sect?"

"Can it really be severed?" True Immortal Yi Jue smiled indifferently, "It’s just a matter of attitude, how could it really be severed?"

"Whatever you wish," Elder Cang Jing responded casually, "Severing doesn’t only mean the Mortal World, just be prudent."

"There’s no need for severing," True Immortal Yi Jue smiled again, "It’s merely an exchange... at least I can invite two elders from Taixu."

"That will do," Elder Cang Jing seemed to perceive her as slightly embarrassed, "I will add another elder... a male one from Xuanshui Sect!"

Saying this, she glared fiercely at Feng Jun, causing Feng Jun to be utterly confused: what does this glare mean?

However, he did not pursue the matter further, just asked, "Why... was I attacked on the Ice Plate?"

"Of course," Elder Cang Jing replied casually, her answer very honest, "Actually, I’ve already intervened. The Lingmu Sect will find out sooner or later, so what’s the harm in making a more high-profile intervention? Who asked them to attack our Xuanshui Sect’s VIP?"

Such a big event, theoretically Xuanshui Sect could have just quietly observed, her involvement makes sense, but adding another elder... Feng Jun really wanted to ask whose favor does this count as, Yi Jue’s or mine?

Yet he then thought, why bother being so particular? Anyway, he has shares in the Xuanshui Sect’s Spirit Stone Mine, although the exact share is not decided yet, both sides are already inseparable.

Next, he served as a means of transportation, sending everyone back to their respective forces, and would pick them up when the time comes.

With Jinwu and Taixu it was relatively easy to handle, but Xuanshui Sect was more troublesome. Elder Cang Jing didn’t let him send her back to the Ice Plate, but teleported several times upon arrival, reaching the Chengbi Plate controlled by Xuanshui Sect.

This plate’s importance to Xuanshui Sect is somewhat akin to Yiyao’s importance to Taixu. Elder Cang Jing implied that next time he comes to pick her up here, saving her the trouble of using several Transmission Arrays. It’s really having gotten used to free rides.

Meanwhile, Cang Jing also gave Feng Jun a VIP token, bound by aura, showing that she didn’t have him follow for a one-off deal but had other considerations.

While all this was being organized, Elder Kumu had formally informed the Lingmu Sect, ten days later, Elder Yi Jue of the Lingzhi Sect will step into the Celestial Star Abyss, officially challenging Elder Tiegu!

This message was originally point-to-point, but for some unknown reason, it leaked out, and within a few days, a massive group of cultivators headed to the Lingmu Sect’s sub-mountain gate, eager to watch True Immortal Yi Jue face off against Elder Tiegu.

In fact, Elder Tiegu had already attracted some cultivators when challenging Feng Jun at the Celestial Star Abyss, roughly seven to eight hundred, including more than ten True Immortals, many close to Lingmu Sect.

Now that the word had spread, cultivators from all directions came to watch the spectacle, not just those close to Lingmu Sect.

It’s important to note the influence of True Immortal Yi Jue on the Tianqin Plane is significant, not only due to her cultivation pace leading Tianqin but also her beauty, with many admirers, and her usual reclusive nature. People take pride in seeing her in person on ordinary days.

People of Lingmu Sect cursed Yi Jue secretly, hating her for using this move, as it considerably weakened their home advantage.

On the eighth day, over a hundred True Immortals had already arrived at the auxiliary sect’s Transmission Array, and this was after Lingmu Sect had persuaded some less powerful True Immortals to leave. Those who remained were ones Lingmu Sect found inconvenient to reject.

As for those inquiring about Yi Jue and Tiegu’s enmity, there were innumerable curious souls. When they asked Elder Tiegu, he naturally refused to answer, yet neither did he deny having a feud with Yi Jue.

However, the truth eventually spread: some claimed that the recent attack on Yi Jue was indeed orchestrated by Elder Tiegu. When they sought verification from the Elder, Tiegu’s cold demeanor remained unchanged, refusing to comment.

This almost confirmed his actions by default. With his True Immortal pride, he could neither deny the deed nor admit it.

Once this rumor proliferated, others began to murmur in secret: with such hatred existing, they shouldn’t duel in this place, where Tiegu holds the advantage. They suggested the battle be moved to another region.

Lingmu Sect responded with indifference to such opinions. When others tried to use their status to pressure Lingmu Sect, the response they received was—"On Lingmu Sect’s territory, no one has the right to instruct us on our actions."

The statement was rather arrogant, yet the one applying pressure found himself helpless. Although Lingmu Sect is not considered strong among the eighteen sects, this was ultimately their auxiliary sect grounds, and having Yi Jue choose to confront here, others had no position to dictate to Lingmu Sect.

Subsequently, rumors emerged about Wan Qing being harmed by Lingmu Sect, causing a stir yet again, resulting in Feng Jun being entirely disregarded as a minor figure.

On the ninth morning, over thirty more True Immortals arrived, forcing Lingmu Sect to close the Transmission Array abruptly—more than a hundred True Immortals were already enough to occupy Lingmu Sect’s full attention, making it impossible to accommodate additional onlookers.

Some speculated that since Yi Jue and her party had not arrived, was it possible that Lingmu Sect’s elders were hesitant to confront her? Elder Donglai coldly retorted—"If Yi Jue truly wishes to come, who could possibly stop her?"

At noon that same day, Yi Jue indeed appeared, not far from Song City. Accompanying her was a Spirit Plant Sect’s gathering Flying Boat—after all, so many True Immortals had come, all of distinguished status; pooling together on a single vessel wasn’t appropriate anymore.

Thus, Yi Jue invited everyone aboard the gathering boat, entrusting the teleportation of the Flying Boat to Feng Jun—everyone, accustomed to his way of travel, now found other methods painfully inadequate.

This time, however, the teleportation cost Feng Jun a significant amount of energy points, due to the presence of so many high-ranking combatants.

Arrivers from the Spirit Plant Sect included Elders Yi Jue, Kumu, and Yu Teng, along with nine Nascent Soul True Immortals, both to support Elder Yi Jue and to witness the event.

Additionally, Xuanshui Sect sent two True Immortals, and Taixu Sect also dispatched two. They came to aid in combat, while the four True Immortals also brought dozens of Golden Core Disciples, treating it as an enlightening experience.

Feng Jun exited the Flying Boat, instructed them to move a little aside, then suddenly vanished. In the next instance, he reappeared with another Flying Boat, which turned out to be Jinwu Sect’s warship—since today’s matter was related to Wan Qing, Jinwu Sect would not board Spirit Plant Sect’s boat to hitch a ride.

The Jinwu Cultivators that came were not just the few True Immortals originally planned. Qing Ji, Qing Qu, Qinghuang, Chiang Mai, Qing Qing, Wan Shan, and Wu Nan had all arrived, accompanied by eleven other True Immortals of varying cultivation levels.

A total of eighteen True Immortals, along with over thirty Golden Core Disciples, genuinely made it inconvenient to share the Spirit Plant Sect’s gathering boat.

The two Flying Boats traveled side by side toward the Celestial Star Abyss at breakneck speed, covering a distance of over a million miles in just half a day.

Some disciples from Lingmu Sect attempted to stop them but dared not act under the overwhelming aura of dozens of True Immortals.

However, when the Flying Boats landed, Elder Donglai’s Divine Sense swept over, followed by a cold snort, "What an impressive show of force!"

Before others could react, Elder Qing Ji’s Divine Sense retaliated, "I don’t think it’s impressive enough. If only Jinwu Sect behaves this boldly all the time, I doubt you’d have the courage to ambush our True Immortals!" 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Since Yi Jue insisted on avenging herself personally, although Jinwu Sect suffered greater losses, without Wan Qing being present as the involved party, Elder Qing Ji and the others felt outmatched by her.

If they couldn’t compete, they had to find another way to vent their frustrations; they couldn’t simply remain on the sidelines.

Unhurriedly, Elder Donglai responded, "Ambush Jinwu’s True Immortals? This, I truly do not know. What I do know is, Elder Qing Ji’s warship flying here disregards Lingmu Sect."

He didn’t know? Rather improbable, but having never participated in the matter, he only learned the specifics later, and Tiegu didn’t want him too informed—not out of arrogance, but because knowing too much wouldn’t do any good.

True Immortal Qing Ji, however, snorted coldly, "Since we’re already settled to battle, why still pretend with this hollow politeness?"

The clash between their Divine Senses did not escape the many onlookers present. After they both spoke, someone began to murmur, "So the rumors are true, it was indeed Lingmu Sect’s treachery against Wan Qing. Let’s step back a bit."

Most were spectators from over a hundred miles away from the Celestial Star Abyss, only a few particularly bold, solitary True Immortals dared to get closer. After all, a battle between True Immortals could turn the world upside down, affecting thousands of miles around.

When accounting for movements and dodges, even a thousand miles would not be considered safe.