Chapter 2729
Upon hearing the news, Nie Heng fell silent. With the Supreme Elder no longer a reliable ally, his only hope rested on Kai!
However, Kai was currently lost and unaware of how much longer it would take him to reach the Jade Tripod Sect!
The situation was dire, as the Mountain Protecting Formation was on the verge of collapsing, leaving it uncertain if they could hold out until Kai’s arrival!
“Sovereign, I’ll go and confront Hu Yixiao to buy us some time…”
Determined to help, the Third Elder decided to step forward and stall for Kai’s sake!
“I’ll join you. After all, we are master and disciple, and together we can create a delay,” Nie Heng quickly added!
Liu Ruyan nodded in agreement, saying, “Good, but you both need to be cautious. If anything goes wrong, retreat to the main hall immediately. If the mountain protection formation falls, we can still rely on this hall to withstand for a while!”
“Understood!”
With that, the Third Elder and Nie Heng turned and left the hall, ready to buy time!
Meanwhile, Liu Ruyan leaned against the Patriarch’s throne, her eyes filled with anticipation!
“Kai, I wonder if I will be able to wait for you…”
Thoughts of Kai consumed Liu Ruyan as he ventured forth!
Faced with looming danger, she pondered whether Kai would make it in time. If he failed to arrive, they might be forced to part ways forever!
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At the Jade Tripod Sect Mountain Gate, Hu Yixiao looked surprised to see the Third Elder and Nie Heng approaching!
“Third Senior Brother, I didn’t expect you to compromise as well,” he remarked coldly.
“With the Second Senior Brother now on the Patriarch’s throne, he has become so arrogant that he doesn’t even bother to see me, the eldest senior brother,” Hu Yixiao continued.
To his surprise, the Third Elder had seemingly defected to the Second Elder’s side!
“Nie Heng, you are my eldest disciple, and my master has high hopes for you,” Hu Yixiao stated. “The last time I fled, I had no choice, but this time I will reclaim what belongs to me. Now, close this great mountain protection formation and join my side. I will let the past be the past!”
Nie Heng and the Third Elder exchanged glances, both formulating a plan!
Since Hu Yixiao was unaware that the Second Elder was dead and that Liu Ruyan had become the new Patriarch, they could exploit this information gap!
“Master, it’s wonderful that you’re back, but I cannot close the Mountain Protecting Formation. Second Senior Uncle has control over it!”
“As you know, Second Senior Uncle was the one who managed all the formations of the Jade Tripod Sect, and he doesn’t trust me at all. I simply don’t have the means to close this Mountain Protecting Formation,” Nie Heng explained earnestly.
Seeing the serious expression on Nie Heng’s face, Hu Yixiao believed him, as Nie Heng was his own disciple. He knew the Second Elder wouldn’t easily place trust in him!
“Eldest Brother, after your escape, Second Senior Brother used those demonic cultivators to take over the Jade Tripod Sect and imprisoned Eldest Miss,” the Third Elder added. “We had no choice but to comply with his orders!”
“Now that you’ve returned, it’s a relief to see you as the head of our Jade Tripod Sect, where you will never collude with the demonic cultivators!”
“Second Senior Brother’s alliance with a demonic cultivator is a disgrace to our sect. If other sects and families find out, they will refuse to cooperate with us!”
The Third Elder was animated, appearing to welcome Hu Yixiao back with open arms!
Hu Yixiao, observing the enthusiasm of the Third Elder and Nie Heng, felt a moment of confusion, mistakenly believing his return was celebrated by all.
“Don’t be hasty, you two. This mountain protection formation will break soon, and when it does, the Patriarch of the Jade Tripod Sect will still be mine,” Hu Yixiao assured them. “As long as you remain obedient, your positions will remain unchanged!”
Hu Yixiao followed the Third Elder and Nie Heng, confident in his influence and their loyalty!