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However, just as this grand feast reached its climax—

"Buzz..."

An extremely cold, eerie, and terrifying pressure, carrying a strong bloody stench, descended from the sky without warning, like a sudden winter, and instantly enveloped the entire Liuyuntai!

The sky seemed to darken, the temperature dropped sharply, and even a light frost formed on the surface of the spirit wine in the glass.

The laughter abruptly stopped, and all the guests' expressions changed drastically. Those with weaker cultivation, such as Lin Xue and Zhao Feng from the Lin family, trembled all over, their faces turned pale, and they could hardly breathe!

On the stage, Shen Mo, Su Xiao, Shi Tie, and Han Lin stood up almost simultaneously, their faces solemn as they looked toward the direction from which the oppressive aura emanated—outside the mountain gate!

The pressure was far stronger than anyone else present, clearly reaching the late stage of Foundation Establishment, and the technique's attributes were extremely sinister and violent!

"Who is this esteemed master? Why hide your face? Please show yourself!" Shen Mo spoke loudly, his voice calm yet containing a pure, mid-Foundation Establishment spiritual power that slightly dispelled the chilling pressure, easing the burden on the crowd on the stage.

"Hehehe..." A chilling, eerie laugh echoed from the horizon, like the cry of a night owl.

"What a magnificent Qingyun Sect! What a grand five-year anniversary celebration! How could such a grand event be complete without the support of our Xuanyin Sect?"

Before the words were finished, a jet-black streak of light, like a wound tearing through the sky, carrying a biting, chilling wind, flew to the top of the mountain gate in the blink of an eye and hovered there. The streak of light dissipated, revealing three figures.

The leader was an old man wearing a black robe embroidered with pale skull patterns.

His face was gaunt and withered, his eyes were sunken, and his pupils were an eerie, pale green. His body was surrounded by a black aura that seemed to have a physical presence, and he exuded a powerful spiritual pressure from the late Foundation Establishment stage!

He was toying with a string of prayer beads made up of nine shrunken skulls, each skull radiating a malevolent aura.

It was none other than the Elder of the Xuan Yin Sect, Master Gui Yin!

Behind him followed two disciples, also dressed in black robes, with sinister expressions. Both were at the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, with fierce eyes and a menacing aura.

"Xuanyin Sect!" A suppressed gasp rang out from the guests below the stage. Zhao Yuanming, Chen Hao, and the others' faces instantly turned extremely ugly, their eyes filled with fear.

The Xuan Yin Sect is a notorious evil sect in the Southern Region of the Eastern Wilderness. They are ruthless, vindictive, and powerful. At least one Golden Core cultivator is in charge of the sect, and ordinary forces dare not provoke them.

Why did they suddenly arrive at Qingyun Sect? And their intentions seem hostile!

Jin Dadao and Hei Yunsha instinctively took a half step back, inwardly cursing themselves for coming at the worst possible time and running into such a jinx.

Shen Mo's pupils contracted slightly, and countless thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant.

The Xuan Yin Sect? He had no dealings with this sect before, so why would they come knocking at this moment? And why were they naming names and speaking in such an unfriendly tone?

He quickly recalled that about two years ago, an unknown force had been secretly spying on Qingyun Mountain, seemingly with ill intentions.

To deter villains, he once used the Hundred Treasures Pavilion as a channel to "unintentionally" spread a message that a certain senior of the Qingyun Sect, who had long since passed away, had once made a grudge against a demon of the Xuan Yin Sect during his travels, and severely injured and suppressed him...

This was originally a "story" he made up on the spot to increase the sect's mystique and deter potential enemies. Could it be...?

Just as Shen Mo's mind raced, the Ghost Yin Master's green eyes had already swept across the entire area, finally fixing on Shen Mo, his voice hoarse and piercing:

"So you're Shen Mo, the sect leader of Qingyun Sect? A mere Foundation Establishment mid-stage cultivator dares to call himself sect leader and possess such a vast empire? Truly, when the tiger is away, the monkey becomes king!"

These words were extremely rude and full of contempt. Shi Tie was enraged upon hearing this. He took a step forward, his blood and energy surging like a volcano about to erupt, and roared:

"You old bastard! What utter nonsense! You dare cause trouble at my Qingyun Sect? You're asking for death!"

Although he was only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, his cultivation of the "Giant Spirit Shaking Mountain Technique" deepened day by day, and his aura became so violent that he could faintly contend with that cold and oppressive force.

Su Xiao and Han Lin also had icy expressions, standing guard on either side of Shen Mo, secretly channeling their spiritual energy.

The Qingyun Sect disciples below the stage were filled with righteous indignation, glaring angrily at the three people in the air. If it weren't for the sect rules, they would have already rushed forward.

Shen Mo raised his hand, signaling Shi Tie to calm down, and looked calmly at Ghost Yin Master, saying neither humbly nor arrogantly:

"So you are a fellow Daoist from the Xuan Yin Sect. Today is an internal celebration of our Qingyun Sect. No invitations were sent, yet you have come uninvited and uttered hurtful words. What is the reason for this? Is it possible that the Xuan Yin Sect has always acted in such a disregard for etiquette?"

"Etiquette?" Ghost Yin Master scoffed, his voice like the scraping of metal. "What's the point of talking about etiquette with a charlatan like you!"

"Shen Mo, I ask you, two years ago, was it you who spread rumors and slandered my sect's Blood Fiend Venerable, claiming that he was injured and suppressed by your Qingyun Sect seniors?"

So that's what it was all about! Shen Mo understood, but remained outwardly calm: "Fellow Daoist, you are mistaken. I have never spread any rumors."

"As for the past affairs between our sect's predecessors and your esteemed elders, they are ancient and the records have been lost, so I, Shen, am not very familiar with them."

"Fellow Daoist, if you have come here today to verify old matters, I'm afraid you have come to the wrong person and at the wrong time."

"Hmph! Clever words and a deceitful face!" Ghost Yin Venerable said sternly, "Stop making excuses! I have already found out that the rumors originated from your Qingyun Sect! You fabricated such lies to insult my sect's venerable one and ruin my sect's reputation, that's one of them!"

Secondly, the Qingyun Mountain and the so-called Flowing Cloud Water Mansion inheritance that your Qingyun Sect occupies were originally coveted by our sect's Blood Fiend Venerable, but were forcibly seized by your sect's predecessors through despicable means! This is theft of our sect's foundation!

His words left not only the Qingyun Sect members speechless, but also the guests, including Zhao Yuanming! This was a blatant distortion of the truth and an act of extortion!

Qingyun Mountain has been established for hundreds of years, and Liuyun Zhenren is a figure from a thousand years ago. He has absolutely no connection with Xue Sha Zun of Xuan Yin Sect!

This is clearly because they are envious of Qingyun Sect's current growth and development, and want to swallow it up under any pretext!

"Bullshit!" Shi Tie roared, his eyes bloodshot with rage. "You old scoundrel! Have you no shame? This mountain was passed down from our ancestor, Master Liuyun!"

"What does this have to do with your Xuan Yin Sect! If you want to rob us, just say so. These lame excuses are disgusting!"

Ghost Yin Master's eyes gleamed with a vibrant green light, his killing intent palpable: "You junior, you're courting death! How dare you be so insolent before me!"

The two disciples behind him who had reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining also stepped forward, their cold gazes fixed on Shi Tie.

Shen Mo once again restrained the enraged Shi Tie, his eyes turning cold: "Fellow Daoist Guiyin, if you want to condemn someone, you can always find a pretext. My Qingyun Sect has been established for hundreds of years, with a well-ordered lineage, and is known throughout the surrounding area."

"What you've said today is nothing more than your desire to seize our sect's territory by force. Why bother with such high-sounding words?"

"So what if it is?" Ghost Yin Venerable directly admitted it, sneering, "The law of the jungle is the ironclad rule of the cultivation world! Your Qingyun Sect fabricated rumors first, then stole this precious land. Today, I represent the Xuan Yin Sect to demand justice!"

"Shen Mo, if you know what's good for you, immediately hand over the core inheritance of the Flowing Cloud Water Mansion, relinquish the spiritual vein of Qingyun Mountain, and lead your disciples out of this place!"

"Perhaps I, out of Heaven's mercy, will spare your lives! Otherwise..."

He paused, his aura turning murderous, and his tone became incredibly cold: "Today is the day your Qingyun Sect will be annihilated!"