Chapter 5796
The two female disciples were terrified, their faces pale, and they retreated hastily.
They knew this young lady’s temper all too well; she was extremely talented, but also hot-tempered and impulsive. Having studied martial arts for many years, her sudden return likely left her unaware of the formidable nature of this Senior Chen before her.
A hint of impatience flashed in Kai’s eyes.
He hadn’t intended to stoop to the level of a mere girl, but her aggressive manner, even drawing her weapon, had ignited a fire within him.
Just as the atmosphere became tense, a dignified shout rang out from outside the courtyard:
“Shuang’er! Stop!”
Before the words had even finished, Ling Yunzi’s figure had already appeared in the courtyard.
His face was serious. His gaze first swept unhappily over Ling Shuang’s hand on the sword hilt, then turned to Kai, revealing an apologetic smile: “Fellow Daoist Chen, my daughter is unruly. She has been cultivating away from home for many years and has just returned to the sect. She is ignorant of the rules and has offended you. I hope
you will forgive her.” Upon seeing her father’s arrival, Ling Shuang not only did not restrain herself, but also stomped her feet in grievance, saying, “Father! Why are you so polite to this good-for-nothing… this person? He is only a seventh-grade Human Immortal, why…”
“Shut up!”
Ling Yunzi rarely scolded his daughter sternly, “Fellow Daoist Chen is a distinguished guest invited by your father, and he is also the benefactor of my Xuantian Sword Sect! You must not be rude! Apologize to Fellow Daoist Chen immediately!”
“Benefactor?”
Ling Shuang was stunned, looking at Kai in confusion, then at her father, clearly unable to connect her benefactor with a seventh-grade Human Immortal.
Kai waved his hand, stood up from the pool, casually grabbed a neatly folded blue robe from the side, and put it on. His movements were unhurried. “Sect Master Ling, you flatter me. Your daughter is outspoken, it’s alright. However, I am curious, your daughter just mentioned that she has been cultivating away from home for many years. Why has she suddenly returned?”
He vaguely felt that Ling Shuang’s sudden return might not be accidental.
Ling Yunzi sighed, gestured for Ling Shuang to come to his side, and then said to Kai, “To be honest, Fellow Daoist Chen, Shuang’er is a disciple of the Heavenly Fire Sword Venerable and has been cultivating in the Li Huo Secret Realm for many years. She hasn’t returned for ten years. Her sudden return has indeed surprised me.”
He looked at Ling Shuang, his tone softening, but still questioning, “Shuang’er, why did you suddenly return to the sect? Did something happen in the secret realm?” Seeing her father’s serious attitude, Ling Shuang suppressed her childish temper.
Then she said solemnly, “Father, while I was in the secret realm, I heard that the Myriad Souls Demon Sect and my Xuantian Sword Sect had broken out in a great battle on the Crimson Blood Plain. I was worried, so I asked my master for leave and rushed back.” ”
Fortunately, I learned on the way that the battle had ended and that you were safe and sound, which put my mind at ease.”
“You are thoughtful.”
Ling Yunzi’s gaze softened for a moment, then he asked, “Is that all? Did you hear any other news on the way?”
Ling Shuang nodded, a hint of solemnity on her face: “Father, on my way back, I did hear some shocking news, which I was just about to report to you.”
She paused, her gaze involuntarily glancing at Kai again, before continuing, “I heard that the Myriad Beasts Sect… has encountered a major incident!”
Kai’s previously nonchalant expression suddenly hardened, his gaze sharpening as he looked at Ling Shuang: “The Myriad Beasts Sect? What happened?”
Ling Shuang was startled by Kai’s sudden change in aura. The concern and sharpness that instantly burst forth in his calm eyes made her heart flutter inexplicably.
She steadied herself and said, “The specific details are unclear, but rumors say that the Myriad Souls Demon Sect secretly sowed discord, and a group within the Myriad Beasts Sect called the ‘Merging Beast Clan’ suddenly betrayed them, launching a rebellion from within.” ”
It’s said the battle was extremely fierce. The Myriad Beasts Sect Master, Lie Tian, led some of his trusted followers to break through and escape, their whereabouts unknown. Now, the Myriad Beasts Sect… has been taken over by that Merging Beast Clan.”
“What?!”
Kai’s pupils constricted sharply, and his aura fluctuated uncontrollably for a moment. Although he immediately restrained himself, the coldness and anger that emanated from that instant made Ling Yunzi and Ling Shuang, who were standing nearby, feel a chill.
Even the spiritual liquid by the pool rippled in circles as a result.