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"You're talking nonsense! How could the people of my Burning Flame Sect be demons?" Daoist Wu Yang shouted angrily.

"Exactly! You even accused my Cloud Mist Sect and the Burning Flame Sect of colluding? Did you two conspire together to frame the disciples of both our sects?"

The Cloud Mist Sect's Daoist Wushang was also helping out from the side, occasionally glancing at the Wind Purity Sect with a suspicious look in his eyes.

"You two, don't be impatient. Let's hear what these core disciples have to say!" Jian Wuhen's tone was filled with anger as he looked at Mengyao and the others.

“Yes! Let’s see what they find!” Feng Qingyang nodded in agreement.

Then, starting with Mengyao, the core disciples of the four major sects stepped forward one by one to recount their experiences, focusing on how they entered the cave and what they went through inside.

"Hmph! What else do you two have to say?" Elder Bingyu of Jueqing Valley asked in a cold voice, beginning to question Daoist Haoyang.

"Do you two sects really intend to betray the human race and become lackeys of the demon race?" Mu Lanzong Tong Daoist also took a step forward.

As Bingyu and the other person spoke, all the sect elders present looked at Haoyang Daoist and Wushang Daoist with hostility.

"Traitor to humanity! Lackey of the demon race!"

"Traitor to humanity! Lackey of the demon race!"

"Traitor to humanity! Lackey of the demon race!"

......

Even the usually arrogant Grand Elder of the Burning Flame Sect found it difficult to face the criticism from the crowd.

"Nonsense! How could we possibly betray the human race? In my opinion, could it be that there are demonic traps left in the secret realm, causing the disciples of my Burning Flame Sect and Cloud Mist Sect to be controlled by the demons?"

"That's actually possible! Otherwise, how could our two sects' disciples have been completely wiped out, and even have to bear the infamy!"

Suddenly, Daoist Haoyang had a flash of inspiration and came up with a good excuse, which he immediately used to defend himself.

"Everyone, please calm down. Fellow Daoist Haoyang's words are not without merit. The Demon Clan is cunning and treacherous, capable of anything. We must not fall into their trap. However, please rest assured, we will continue our investigation!"

After listening to Haoyang's words, Jian Wuhen pondered for a moment and felt that there was indeed such a possibility, so he helped the Burning Flame Sect and the Cloud Mist Sect out of their predicament.

Most importantly, disciples from both of their sects died. Even if it was a treacherous scheme, it ultimately failed!

"The Northern Region Grand Competition is about to begin in six months, and the envoy from the Central Region will also be visiting the Northern Region at that time. Let's focus our attention on that."

"After all, everyone's ranking affects the sect's status. If the selected disciples achieve good results in the Central Region Competition, the rewards from the Central Region will be extremely enviable!"

Jian Wuhen once again diverted everyone's attention, and the sects present finally snapped out of their resentment, and the tense atmosphere in the celebration square disappeared.

"Sect Master Feng, now that this matter is settled, we'll return to the sect!" Daoist Wushang, no longer as arrogant as before, greeted Feng Qingyang and left Fengqing Sect alone.

Compared to when he arrived with ten disciples, his figure now appeared somewhat forlorn.

"Fellow Daoists, although there were some unexpected events during our sect's celebration, everyone has still gained a great deal. This celebration will now conclude here, and we look forward to meeting again another day!"

Seeing that Hao Yang Daoist of the Burning Flame Sect had left without saying hello, Feng Qingyang then addressed the assembled sects.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Feng Qing Sect. May we meet again in the martial world!"

"May humanity prosper, and see you again at the Northern Region Grand Competition!"

.....

The numerous sects present greeted each other and left Fengqing Sect in a grand procession.

Although they lost some disciples, they were still very satisfied to see the abundant harvests of those who returned alive.

In the world of cultivation, there is no day when people don't die. As long as one dies in a worthy cause, that is a victory!

As for the shared hatred in the celebration square, it was nothing more than an attempt to squeeze some profit out of the Burning Flame Sect and the Cloud Mist Sect. Since they didn't succeed, it didn't matter!

Seeing that many sects had left, the remaining four major sects of the Northern Region greeted each other and then also left Fengqing Sect.

"Everyone, you can all disperse now! You all need to rest well and convert what you've gained into cultivation. Only by experiencing a crisis can you advance faster! Go back and work hard on your cultivation!"

Seeing that the matter was settled, Feng Qingzong first comforted the disciples who came out of the secret realm, and then disappeared from the spot in a flash.

"Farewell to the sect leader!"

Upon seeing this, the disciples were shocked by their sect leader's unfathomable cultivation level and quickly bowed in respect.

“Let’s go too!” Mengyao said to Biluo and Fantong.

"I'll go with you first; I have some good things to give you!" Fan Tong thought of the Azure Lotus in his Qiankun Ring and suggested that they travel together.

"You? Empty-handed, what good stuff could you possibly have?" Biluo once again engaged in her usual banter with Fan Tong.

"Who said I'm empty-handed? Don't I have this?" Fan Tong raised his hand and deliberately rubbed the Qiankun Ring.

"Stop showing off! Let's go!" Mengyao grabbed Biluo, who was about to scream, and led the way quickly away!

She was in such a hurry that she didn't notice the strange look in her eyes!

"Tch! What are you trying to prove? Let you be arrogant for a while longer. Just wait until we make our move, and then we'll see if you're still so cocky when you're under me!"

Just after many disciples from various sects left Fengqing Sect, Haoyang Daoist and Wushang Daoist were in a secluded cave a hundred kilometers away from Fengqing Sect.

"Haoyang, what happened? The plan was going well, how did it fail?" Daoist Wushang asked with a gloomy expression.

"I'm wondering the same thing. What happened inside? It shouldn't be like this. We dealt with the secret realm a long time ago and set up a magic array!"

"That Qi Delong is a complete waste, squandering the opportunity I fought for him!" Daoist Haoyang snorted coldly, clearly dissatisfied with the mission's failure.

"Calm down, you two! Don't worry about temporary gains or losses!" A man in black robes walked into the cave and offered a word of comfort.

Haoyang Daoist and Wushang Daoist were clearly very familiar with this person, showing no surprise whatsoever.

"Nonsense! It wasn't a disciple of your Fengqing Sect who died, of course you don't care. You have no idea how much we paid for this!" Haoyang complained irritably.

“Exactly! I strongly suspect that it was someone from your Fengqing Sect who ruined our plans! You should investigate this secretly. This matter is relatively minor. If things go wrong in that major event, be careful, the envoy will give you a hard time!” Daoist Wushang also reminded him in time.

"Thank you both, I understand. Now let's discuss the Northern Region Grand Competition..." The man in black robes wasn't annoyed and chuckled as he discussed the matter with the two.

...

"You actually risked so much to pick the Jade Lotus for me?" Mengyao was stunned when she saw what Fan Tong took out.

You must understand that this Azure Lotus is of extraordinary significance to her; it is the greatest aid to her current cultivation and has profound meaning for her.

"How could you..." Mengyao started to say, but suddenly froze, as if listening to someone speak.

After a moment, Mengyao came to her senses and said to Fan Tong with some surprise, "Let's go! My master wants to see you!"