My Master Knows It All-Chapter 1347 - 325_6

At this moment, the Heaven Prayers Sect was in utter chaos. Some disciples who held deep affection for the sect, as well as those who had been part of the sect for more than a thousand years, were busy setting up formations in preparation for the arrival of the Sect Tribulation.

However, many disciples who had joined the Heaven Prayers Sect for less than a thousand years felt no strong sense of belonging or emotional attachment to the sect. Some were simply afraid of death, unwilling to stay behind and perish with the sect. They gathered in small groups to discuss plans for fleeing the sect together.

After the Swallowing Heaven Demon emerged, he didn’t immediately leave the mountain gate. Instead, he hid not far from the mountain gate.

With the Human Skin Mask disguising him and his aura altered, no one could recognize him.

Earlier, some elders in the sect had approached him with a proposal, urging him to order the closure of the mountain gate. That way, the disciples who had been in the sect for less than a thousand years wouldn’t be able to leave even if they wanted to.

But he had refused, ensuring that he could leave the sect whenever he desired.

He glanced at those who were currently leaving the sect, lightly shook his head. Too few people were abandoning the sect. Outside the Heaven Prayers Sect, various forces must have already surrounded the area, waiting to attack anyone who left.

After all, what if the Heaven Prayers Sect foresaw its inability to survive the Sect Tribulation and secretly sent people out to transfer resources?

The chaos wasn’t sufficient yet, so he needed to wait longer. He would make his move only when the sect descended into greater upheaval.

Before long, multiple figures rushed in from afar, landing near the mountain gate. They anxiously questioned the nearby crowd, "Did anyone leave the mountain gate just now?"

A gatekeeper pointed to the surrounding area and gestured at several figures flying outward, saying, "Senior Brother Qi, whether or not someone left the mountain gate, you can see for yourself."

Senior Brother Qi flew into a rage, "Ridiculous! Chu Lian, this is how you guard the mountain gate? Why didn’t you stop them?"

"Stop them? Why should I stop them? Our fellow disciples go out to gather resources or deal with urgent matters—why would I block them?" Chu Lian was equally furious. He knew very well why those disciples were leaving, but he hadn’t stopped them.

If he tried to prevent them from leaving, wouldn’t they fight him to the death? They were all disciples of the same sect, and among those departing, some were his close friends or senior brothers who shared the same master. How could he stop them?

Senior Brother Qi’s eyes widened in disbelief, and a chilling aura surged from his body, as though he was about to lash out and discipline Chu Lian. But recalling the purpose of his visit, he suppressed his anger and told them, "You! I’ll deal with you later. For now, immediately close the main gate. From this point onward, no one is allowed to leave the sect!"

"That’s impossible. Unless the Sect Hierarch issues the order, we won’t close the gate!"

Angrily, Senior Brother Qi retorted, "The Sect Hierarch’s order? The Swallowing Heaven Demon has already defected from the sect, and you’re still waiting for the Sect Hierarch’s command!"

His voice rose in fury, drawing the attention of many in the vicinity. Immediately, exclamations filled the space around the mountain gate.

"What did you say? The Sect Hierarch defected from the sect?"

"How is that possible? He’s the Sect Hierarch. The Sect Hierarch defected?"

"Who told you the Sect Hierarch defected?"

The crowd refused to believe his words.

"Who said it? Elder Li, who was in charge of guarding the treasure vault, was killed by the Swallowing Heaven Demon! I came here to check if he has left the sect. And look at you—you’ve let so many people leave the sect! Now, I’m asking you—did any of you see the Swallowing Heaven Demon leave the mountain gate?"

Chu Lian seemed stunned by the news of the Sect Hierarch’s betrayal. Almost instinctively, he shook his head and replied, "No, we didn’t see the Sect Hierarch leave."

"Then hurry and close the mountain gate! He has taken resources from the treasure vault. He must not leave the sect—quick, close the gate!"

Just as the words left his lips, several figures rushed past from behind, shouting as they went, "The Sect Hierarch has defected! Quick, leave the mountain gate!"

"Hurry, they’re about to close the gate! Leave now!"

In an instant, some disciples who were still hesitating about whether to defect and leave the Heaven Prayers Sect heard that even the Sect Hierarch had betrayed the sect. Their hesitation vanished as they flew toward the mountain gate.

"Damned fools!" Senior Brother Qi roared in rage, turning to activate the formation and close the gate. But in the next moment, streams of Divine Skills rained down before him. Even behind Chu Lian, ten Golden Core illusions appeared, surging with Demonic Qi and pounding toward Senior Brother Qi.

The Sect Hierarch himself had defected—what hope did the Heaven Prayers Sect have left?

Senior Brother Qi had been part of the sect for more than a thousand years; leaving now meant death. But for those who had been in the sect for less than a thousand years, why should they stay behind and die alongside the older generation?

"Come on, leave the sect!"

"Wait! My wife and children are still in the sect. I’ll go get them and leave together. Watch over the gate until I return!"

"Alright, my younger brother is in the sect too. Go get him out for me. We’ll guard the gate and won’t let them close it!"

At that moment, many disciples who had joined the sect for less than a thousand years chose to retrieve their loved ones or resources before fleeing the sect. Others turned and flew straight out immediately.

Those who had been part of the sect for over a thousand years, however, hoped everyone would stay and face the Sect Tribulation together. The conflicting desires soon led to violent clashes, plunging the already turbulent Heaven Prayers Sect into greater disorder.

To make matters worse, their temporary leader was nowhere to be found, leaving no one capable of quelling the chaos.

As the turmoil within the Heaven Prayers Sect spiraled out of control, even some who hadn’t planned to escape began fleeing toward the outside.

Hidden in an inconspicuous spot, the Swallowing Heaven Demon watched as more and more people flew out of the sect. With a cold chuckle, he blended into the crowd and flew out as well.

He merely unleashed eight Golden Core illusions, making himself indistinguishable in the crowd. No one noticed his presence, and he easily slipped out of the Heaven Prayers Sect.

Now, the challenge lay in breaking through the blockade set up by external forces.