CHAPTER 294: CHAPTER 200: AH, YOUR JUNIOR FELLOW APPRENTICE WEN WAS CAPTURED BY SOMEONE.

As soon as these words were uttered, everyone present was astonished.

The people of the Purple Cloud Divine Sect were perhaps a bit too arrogant.

Demanding people.

Whom did they want?

Mu Yunqing, Liu Qingdai, Bai Luqiu...

The status of these three within the Righteous Sun Sect was far beyond that of ordinary members. Two of them were Liu Qingxuan’s direct disciples, and one was even Liu Qingxuan’s own daughter.

Yet they were so brazen, as if they didn’t take others seriously at all.

"You just said... whom do you want?"

Liu Qingxuan’s face still wore a smile, but beneath his heroic, arching brows, his eyes began to grow sharp.

Wanting Mu Yunqing and Bai Luqiu is one thing; I might even speak politely. But... to demand Liu Qingdai right in front of me? For Liu Qingxuan, who doted on his daughter, this was a naked provocation.

"Sect Master Liu, I didn’t come here to snatch people," Xiang Yanwen said, a faint smile on his lips. From his shriveled eye sockets, a pair of eyes gleaming with brilliant light stared directly at Liu Qingxuan, his expression exceptionally calm.

Then, his body emitted a powerful pressure, weighing down on everyone present.

His cultivation in the Primordial Fetus Realm was undeniably on full display.

At that moment, the air seemed to solidify.

Others couldn’t even move; even breathing became extremely difficult.

"Uh..."

Soon, with legs trembling, a wave of inexplicable fear surged in their hearts.

"Hmph."

Wen Zhixing immediately let out a light snort, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Then, with a casual wave of his hand, he easily broke the oppressive pressure that lay heavy upon everyone.

"HUFF..."

The others instantly collapsed to the ground, then began to gasp for air.

Looking at Xiang Yanwen, their faces now carried a hint of reverence.

This elder’s strength is no less than Liu Qingxuan’s.

Although they had never heard of the Purple Cloud Divine Sect, they speculated that a force harboring such powerful individuals must not be a simple one.

"Worthy of being an Elder of the Purple Cloud Divine Sect. Your strength is indeed impressive," Liu Qingxuan said, taking a step forward, his unfriendly tone pointed.

The people of the Purple Cloud Divine Sect might appear polite, but their direct demand for his people was anything but courteous.

Especially with that move just now, were they trying to intimidate me?

"I wouldn’t dare," Xiang Yanwen replied with a faint smile, but his eyes clearly showed arrogance.

Soon, the tension between the two parties began to build.

"Father."

"Master."

Liu Qingdai and Bai Luqiu spoke up simultaneously. Liu Qingdai even gently tugged at his sleeve, fearing Liu Qingxuan might act impulsively.

Although the two could be willful and even obstinate at times, they were sensible enough in such moments.

"Rest assured, I know my limits," Liu Qingxuan said, gently patting Liu Qingdai’s hand, his gaze fixed on Xiang Yanwen.

BOOM!

His aura became even more intense.

His figure seemed to grow infinitely larger, and from his slightly downturned eyes, the pressure of a superior emanated.

The terrifying momentum was overwhelmingly oppressive!

An Elder of the Purple Cloud Divine Sect? So what! His current strength had greatly surpassed his past, and that was the source of his confidence.

He’s this strong? Xiang Yanwen stiffened, feeling this terrifying pressure.

I had originally thought that Liu Qingxuan, having just made a breakthrough, would have an unstable realm and thus relatively weak strength. But it seems I was mistaken.

"Sect Master Liu, you misunderstand," Xiang Yanwen said, his smile finally beginning to fade. He clasped his hands together and earnestly explained, "Sect Master Liu, you may not be aware, but every hundred years, our Purple Cloud Divine Sect selects a group of imperial youths to join the sect. I have been traveling far and wide precisely for this purpose."

Such was the world. Without strength, two parties couldn’t even converse as equals.

With Liu Qingxuan’s strength proving formidable, Xiang Yanwen also lowered his stance.

"Oh?" Liu Qingxuan responded, his eyes flickering.

So, this Xiang Yanwen has taken an interest in my two disciples and my daughter.

His aura did not subside in the slightest; instead, it became even more uninhibited.

This, in turn, made Xiang Yanwen grow tense.

"Hahaha, what a coincidence!" Xiang Yanwen chuckled, not daring to be careless, and continued to explain. "I happened to pass by this place a few days ago and met your beloved disciple, Mu Yunqing. I had already promised to bring him into the Divine Sect. However, I was preoccupied with other matters at the time and couldn’t visit sooner. Unexpectedly, on this trip, I’ve encountered two more promising youngsters. It seems everything is destined."

Concluding, his gaze once again turned towards Liu Qingdai and Bai Luqiu.

These "promising youngsters" were precisely the two of them.

And it was true; the two had both undergone a significant transformation recently.

Liu Qingdai’s divine soul had undergone an abnormal change, rendering her nearly immortal.

And after Bai Luqiu sparred with Wen Zhixing, the hidden illness in her body was cured, and her potential was further unleashed, making her a Sixth Realm cultivator at such a young age.

Such talent could only be described as exceedingly strong.

"You want us to join the Purple Cloud Divine Sect?" Liu Qingdai asked, stepping forward and speaking charmingly, hoping to prevent her father from starting a fight and also to ease the tension.

"Exactly," Xiang Yanwen replied, turning his head slightly, a gentle smile on his face.

Liu Qingxuan’s strength had surpassed his expectations. Since that was the case, he could no longer afford to be as haughty as before.

"Father, what kind of power is the Purple Cloud Divine Sect?" Liu Qingdai asked, tilting her head as she looked at Liu Qingxuan.

Liu Qingxuan pondered for a moment before speaking. "Very strong. A hundred Righteous Sun Sects combined wouldn’t compare to the Purple Cloud Divine Sect. There should be quite a few experts within who could defeat me."

He wasn’t entirely sure how strong the top powerhouses of the Purple Cloud Divine Sect truly were; he could only make a rough estimate.

This pause at least defused some of the palpable tension in the air.