My Crazy Upgrade System-Chapter 92 - 91: Traitor

An oppressive aura descended like storm clouds threatening to crush a city. An immense pressure rolled in from the distance, bearing down on Merak Palace. The elite disciples inside all came out, while those with lower cultivation were quickly arranged to evacuate. The leaders had immediately sensed something was wrong and arranged an escape route through the mountain behind Merak Palace. As long as they weren’t completely surrounded, they should be able to evacuate successfully.

But they hadn’t been evacuating for long before someone rushed back to report.

"Palace Master... there are powerful experts guarding the back mountain as well! They won’t let us pass at all!" a steward reported, having hurried back.

’It seems they’ve decided to go all out...’

Shi Xueyun frowned. What she had feared was finally happening. It was clear at a glance that this wasn’t just a single force; a huge group had come. Leading them was a batch of old men who all looked like they had one foot in the grave. However, the aura emanating from their bodies was nothing like that of men on their deathbeds.

And it wasn’t just one, but six of them. The faces of all six elders bore the marks of time, carved with deep ravines as if chiseled by a knife. The light flickering in their eyes lacked youthful vigor; it was as if they were hanging on by a single thread.

These six were the ancestors of three different sects. Their cultivation was at the peak of the Core Formation Stage, just a single step away from the Spirit Pill Stage. Yet, it was a step they had never been able to take. Given their current state, one could say they had practically crawled out of their coffins.

If their sects’ Sect Masters hadn’t all been killed, they truly would not have emerged from their seclusion, as it would drain their essence. Their lifespans were already short, and coming out in this state would undoubtedly shorten them further. But now, they had no choice. The situation was urgent; they had to appear.

If their Sect Masters were killed and they simply hid in their sects without a word, they would become a laughingstock for the whole world. Moreover, their opponents were a group of women. In a world where men were considered superior, how could they possibly swallow such an insult?

One was at the peak of the Core Formation Stage, while the others were at the eighth or ninth level or higher. Not everyone could reach the peak of the Core Formation Stage.

Upon reaching the Core Formation Stage, one’s lifespan could extend to four or five hundred years. Judging by their state, these men were nearing the end of their lives. Having lived for four or five hundred years, they were already considered old monsters. To live longer, their only option was to break through to the next stage. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

A Spirit Pill Stage cultivator could live for at least eight or nine hundred years, perhaps even a thousand. But this was not a breakthrough that could be achieved on a whim, especially not in old age.

"Palace Master, what should we do now?" Great Elder Mo Yu had returned, her expression grave. Merak Palace’s disadvantage was too obvious. Without Yi Tianyun, their strength had plummeted.

"I was just about to head out and see how to get Celestial Cloud out, but I didn’t expect them to arrive so quickly..." When Shi Xueyun learned that Yi Tianyun was trapped, she had been extremely anxious and was about to set off for the Celestial Sinking Ruins, but it was too late.

These old fossils had surrounded them immediately, as if they had received some news and rushed over.

’Without Yi Tianyun’s power, dealing with these old fossils will be much more difficult. Although their cultivation has declined from their prime, they still possess immense strength and cannot be underestimated.’

"Palace Master, this is all our fault..." Great Elder Mo Yu said, filled with guilt.

"It has nothing to do with you. That kid must have stirred up some trouble again, otherwise he wouldn’t just stay in there and not come out..." Shi Xueyun said in a low voice. "For now, let’s focus our attention on these old fossils!"

At this moment, the six elders walked over, each step heavy. The might of six late-stage Core Formation Stage experts was immense. They had truly brought the full force of their sects, including other Elite Stewards, who had surrounded the area, sealing it off completely.

Given Merak Palace’s current situation, it was impossible for them to break out. They would only be met with merciless suppression.

"You youngsters. It seems I’ve been away for too long. Did you start to think this world belongs to you?" The one in the lead, at the peak of the Core Formation Stage, was none other than the great ancestor of the Divine Forging Sect, Wentian Ancestor!

"You killed so many of our people. It’s time we settled this account!" said the slightly weaker elder next to him, who was still at the ninth level of the Core Formation Stage. This was the ancestor of the Celestial Spirit Sect, Celestial Peak Ancestor!

"That’s right. We haven’t shown ourselves in so long, did all you sects think we had completely disappeared? Back when we dominated this continent, you lot weren’t even born yet!" The great ancestor of the Celestial Phoenix Tower was Fengyun Ancestor, also at the ninth level of the Core Formation Stage.

The lowest cultivation level among these three was the ninth level of the Core Formation Stage; none were below this tier. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be known as undying monsters. These three were the representatives of their respective sects and their most senior ancestors.

As the ancestors spoke one after another, an overwhelming, oppressive aura washed over the crowd, making it hard for many to even breathe.

"Is that so? You old fossils, Merak Palace may be a First-Grade Sect, but that doesn’t mean we are weaker than you!"

Just then, three ancestors walked out from within Merak Palace. They were all elderly women, yet their steps were firm and steady. These were the ancestors who had been in death seclusion. Now, forced to emerge, they came out to face the enemy.

Their cultivation wasn’t considered high, only at the seventh or eighth level of the Core Formation Stage. However, this was a far cry from the exaggerated claims made by the Divine Forging Sect, who had said they only had first or second-level Core Formation experts. These women were all at the seventh or eighth level and had once been dominant figures on the continent.

"So, you’re not dead yet. You’re tougher than I thought," Wentian Ancestor sneered. "Let’s be blunt. You’ve killed so many of our people, so now we’ll give you a choice. Either you surrender to us, merge with our sects, and become Dao companions with our disciples, or we will bathe Merak Palace in blood!"

No matter which option they chose, it would end in tragedy. The first option, in particular, would be the ultimate humiliation.

Normally, only those who were mutually in love and shared a deep connection could be called Dao companions. In this situation, they would be nothing more than slaves!

"Become your slaves? Dream on! We would rather fight to the last woman than give you what you want!" Ice Heart Ancestor’s gaze was frigid, her defiance absolute.

"Is that so? Then we’ll bathe Merak Palace in blood. This is the price you will pay!" Wentian Ancestor sneered. "Attack!"

But the moment he shouted the command, the attack didn’t come from his side. Instead, people within Merak Palace suddenly made a move, viciously stabbing their own sisters standing beside them.

SQUELCH... A rose of blood bloomed in the air, followed by a second, and a third...

One by one, disciples were viciously pierced through. The sudden turn of events left many stunned.

"Bastards! You traitors!" Shi Xueyun’s gaze turned icy as she flashed forward, trying to intercept the traitors. But one of the ancestors quickly moved to block her, meeting her with a fierce palm strike.

BANG! Shi Xueyun was blasted backward, failing to gain any advantage.

The traitors then quickly retreated to the enemy’s side. There weren’t many of them, only four or five, but they were all spies planted within the sect! Their cultivation levels weren’t low; some had even reached the Spirit Refining Stage. One of them had even entered the Celestial Sinking Ruins!

A disciple they had been nurturing with special attention turned out to be a traitor. This was a difficult reality to accept.

"Haha, I bet you didn’t expect this! Without that kid, did you really think you could amount to anything? I heard he reached the eighth or ninth level of the Core Formation Stage. What a prodigy," Wentian Ancestor sneered. "But now he’s trapped in the Celestial Sinking Ruins. I doubt he’s coming out, or maybe he’s already dead in there. What trump cards do you have left now!"

So that was why they had arrived so quickly—they had a traitor here! As soon as they learned that Yi Tianyun couldn’t get out of the Celestial Sinking Ruins, they had rushed over.

Walls have ears, and with a spy on the inside, the situation was even more dire. They had thoroughly figured out Yi Tianyun’s strength. He might have been able to deceive others, but not them. It was precisely because of Yi Tianyun that they hadn’t dared to attack rashly.

Now that he was gone, they had come at once. Who knew what other trump cards Yi Tianyun might have had? That was why they had acted with caution and not attacked sooner.

At the same time, Yi Tianyun, who was rushing back, felt a sudden chill. Something was wrong.

’That’s strange, why do I have such a bad feeling... I have to get back quickly!’ Yi Tianyun’s gaze sharpened, and he immediately quickened his pace.

He wasn’t riding the Snow Wolf. Instead, he was running back on his own two feet!