Cultivation: I Can Reincarnate Into Various Worlds-Chapter 660 - 336, Wu Miao, Zuoqiu Ying’s Battlefield_2

Zuoqiu Ying witnessed this scene, a faint smile playing on her lips, her expression composed as she spoke.

Regarding her cultivation, she was at the Dao Pill Later Stage, only one step from reaching the Nascent Soul stage.

Wu Miao was not only inferior in cultivation but also in power. Wu Miao, hailing from a small faction, simply couldn't compare to the profound cultivation method Zuoqiu Ying had learned from a large sect.

Within the same realm, Zuoqiu Ying could fight three opponents at once; dealing with Wu Miao, the Starfall Sect Saintess, would not be a problem.

"With Senior Brothers Greedy Wolf and Jade Balance away from the sect, I wonder if you feel any awe when you look upon me, the Sect Leader's Wife?"

Before Zuoqiu Ying could finish speaking, a middle-aged woman in White Clothes appeared behind Wu Miao. She clasped a sword with both hands and exuded the aura of the Nascent Soul Realm.

"Sect Master Fang..." Zuoqiu Ying's expression changed slightly, and she fell silent.

Regarding individual strength, she was indeed a notch stronger than Wu Miao, who was at the middle stage of Dao Pill. However, in terms of backing, she was currently like a phoenix in distress, inferior to a common chicken, or a tiger stranded on the plains, bullied by dogs—far outmatched by Wu Miao, the Starfall Sect Saintess.

While the Zuoqiu lineage of the Nanhua Sect had many cultivators in the Nascent Soul Realm, they struggled merely to maintain the Zuoqiu Clan's standing. How could they spare any effort to support her, a kinswoman who had married out of the clan?

But Wu Miao was different. The Starfall Sect, having joined the Butian Sect, was throwing its full support behind Wu Miao to become the Sect Leader's Wife.

This commotion stirred up by the Starfall Sect this time is a display for me, the Sect Leader...

Xu Xing, who was hiding nearby, shook his head upon seeing Sect Master Fang's arrival, thinking to himself. He had initially come to the rear mountain intending to stop the two women from fighting. However, after sensing Sect Master Fang's aura, he abandoned this idea and chose to observe quietly.

Internal strife was different from external strife.

Killing a Dao Lord from an external sect might be easy, but quelling disputes within one's own faction was not nearly so simple.

The reason he had supported Zuoqiu Ying's rise to power instead of Wu Miao's was precisely that Zuoqiu Ying was isolated within the Butian Sect, lacking factional support and thus having to rely solely on him.

However, the consequences of this decision were starkly evident: the Starfall Sect's backlash arrived within a few days.

After all, in terms of contributions, the Starfall Sect was the largest among the Three Major Sects within the Butian Sect.

They had chosen to assist Xu Xing and provide him with resources when he was still weak.

Now that Xu Xing's power was established, it was also time for the Starfall Sect to reap their rewards.

But at this moment, Xu Xing formally establishing Zuoqiu Ying as the Sect Leader's Wife was like a deliberate provocation to the Starfall Sect...

When Xu Xing, the Sect Leader, had not yet returned, the Starfall Sect might have temporarily acknowledged Zuoqiu Ying's position for the sake of stability within the sect...

But things were different now!

When it came time to formally divide the "cake," if the Starfall Sect didn't receive the share they deserved, how would the other two major sects view them in the future?

How would the Starfall Sect disciples view their own sect's standing within the Butian Sect?

These were all future troubles.

One retreat would lead to continuous retreats.

To be reduced from the status of Royal Relatives to that of ordinary Veteran Meritorious Officials, on par with the other two sects—the Starfall Sect, from top to bottom, would never agree to such a thing.

I need to devise a foolproof plan to resolve this dispute...

Xu Xing reined in his thoughts and began to ponder how to handle the aftermath.

The conflict between the two women was merely superficial.

The real issue, one that couldn't be ignored, was the problem of factionalism within the Butian Sect.

While he was present in the Butian Sect, his Primordial Spirit cultivation and prestige could easily suppress the discontent among the various sects. However, once he ascended, these contradictions would inevitably erupt.

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Time slowly passed.

Zuoqiu Ying, still in a standoff with Wu Miao, stared at Sect Master Fang, who stood a mere hundred paces before her. Cold sweat gradually beaded on her forehead.

Back in the Nanhua Sect, she had encountered many cultivators in the Nascent Soul Realm, but this was different. For the first time, she felt a genuine sense of crisis. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Just then, Xu Xing's voice reached her ear, his words concise.

He told her not to be concerned about the Starfall Sect and to speak her mind freely.

She instantly regained her composure.

"Sect Master Fang, my position as Madam was established by the Sect Leader. If you have any dissatisfaction with me, Sect Master Fang, you may speak to the Sect Leader about it..." Zuoqiu Ying stated with perfect composure.

"Master Xu..." Hearing this, a flicker of apprehension crossed Sect Master Fang's eyes.

The apprehension vanished as quickly as it appeared. She regained her composure and said, "Today's matter is solely between Daoist Zuoqiu and my disciple. What does it have to do with Master Xu? I am merely here to support my disciple."

Although the Starfall Sect's true target was the position of the Butian Sect's Sect Leader's Wife...

Yet... they still didn't dare to question Xu Xing directly.

A Nascent Soul Saint Monarch was called a Sage Monarch not because of their great merits to the Human Clan, but because, upon reaching this realm, they became a Saint of the Human Clan.

A true Saint of the Human Clan, without a doubt!

They held the power of life and death over other cultivators.

Therefore, the Starfall Sect dared only to confine this conflict to the dispute between Wu Miao and Zuoqiu Ying, not daring to escalate it.

When it came to matters involving a cherished female companion, even the most hardened man would show tenderness and refrain from excessive harshness.

However, if the powers under his command were to descend into chaos, that would be an entirely different matter.

"The Sect Leader is fair and will surely give Sect Master Fang and Crow Saintess a suitable explanation..." Zuoqiu Ying said, her voice now carrying a sharper edge thanks to Xu Xing's backing, as she deliberately steered the conversation towards factional strife. "An explanation as to why *I* am the Sect Leader's Wife."

"You... How audacious!" Sect Master Fang's face flushed with anger. She unleashed her Nascent Soul Pressure, directing it straight at Zuoqiu Ying.

SPURT!

Caught off guard, Zuoqiu Ying was struck by the Nascent Soul Pressure and instantly spat out fresh blood.

"Sect Master Fang, *you* are the audacious one! How dare you attack the Sect Leader's Wife!"

Forced back several steps, Zuoqiu Ying wiped the fresh blood from the corner of her mouth, her gaze fixed on Sect Master Fang as if looking at a dead woman.

Disputes within the sect were permissible.

But by attacking her, Zuoqiu Ying, Sect Master Fang was bound to be severely punished. This was a direct slap in Xu Xing's face.

"Master, let's leave for now. We can visit Master... Sect Leader another day to discuss this..." Wu Miao whispered, gently tugging Sect Master Fang's sleeve.

Just moments ago, she had seen Xu Xing's Escaping Light and knew he was nearby.

With her intelligence, it wasn't difficult for her to guess why Xu Xing was hiding and observing.

"Miao'er..."

"Today is our last chance. If not now, it will be much harder in the future... much harder."

Sect Master Fang's delicate brows furrowed slightly as she sent a voice transmission to Wu Miao.

The Starfall Sect was not a monolithic entity.

Although she currently held the title of Sect Master, she had long since lost any real authority and had no power to command the Starfall Sect disciples.

Furthermore, the other two great figures of the Starfall Sect, Greedy Wolf Dao Monarch and Jade Balance Taoist Lord, wouldn't necessarily support her and Wu Miao in this matter again.

"But..."

Wu Miao hesitated, then still informed Sect Master Fang via voice transmission that Xu Xing had already arrived.

"We must retreat for now!" Sect Master Fang's heart pounded upon hearing this. She grabbed Wu Miao, intending to leave immediately.

To have used her Nascent Soul Realm strength against Zuoqiu Ying right in front of Xu Xing—no matter her justifications, and regardless of any past rapport between the Starfall Sect and Xu Xing—this matter could not easily be settled amicably.

"Sect Master Fang, please wait a moment."

Xu Xing, who had been hiding nearby, instantly appeared. With a wave of his sleeve robe, he brought Sect Master Fang and Wu Miao—who had already fled dozens of miles from the rear mountain—back to their original spot.

"I beg Master Xu to forgive this one's transgression! It was this one's fault..."

Knowing the consequences of her actions, Sect Master Fang immediately performed a deep curtsy, pleading for Xu Xing's forgiveness.

"Master Xu, my Master only acted because she was overly anxious to protect me. I hope the Sect Leader will..." Wu Miao also bowed, pleading on Sect Master Fang's behalf.

Xu Xing observed this, shook his head, and said nothing more.

With a flick of his sleeve robe, he used his Magic Power to lift the two bowing women back to their feet.

"I've seen today's farce clearly enough, and I've pieced together most of it..." Xu Xing glanced at Wu Miao, then his gaze shifted to Sect Master Fang as he spoke bluntly. "But tell me, have I wronged Crow Saintess? Or Sect Master Fang? Or the Starfall Sect?"

His voice turned slightly cold.

Different positions naturally lead to different perspectives.

He was the Sect Leader of the Butian Sect; his thoughts were on the sect's stability, growth, and his control over its power after his departure.

The Starfall Sect, however, was focused on securing key positions within the Butian Sect to strengthen itself.

He could understand this divergence of interests.

However, that was no reason for the Starfall Sect to deliberately put on a show in front of him, nor was it an excuse for them to exploit Wu Miao's feelings for him, or their relationship.

Of course, this... perhaps couldn't even be called exploitation. It was possible Wu Miao herself had willingly chosen her sect...

"No... Never!"

Wu Miao lifted her head. She stared blankly at Xu Xing for a moment, lost in a daze, then gritted her teeth and forced the words out.