Chapter 2268 - 2271: The Past of the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect

"Hmph, Elder Mo, you stepping forward at this moment is quite timely."

In front of so many people, Qin Tian and Hou Sailei indeed didn't end up fighting, and Wang Tianqing was in no position to flare up.

Moreover, since it was Mo Ziyang calling the shots here, Wang Tianqing also didn't want to invite trouble.

"Hmm, since Elder Zhang isn't here, I make the decisions. Since Qin Tian has entered the finals, then go prepare properly. Two days later, face off against my disciple in a decisive match. We're leaving."

Mo Ziyang casually concluded, leading his people and leaving directly.

Although speaking to Wang Tianqing with a smile, once he turned around, Wang Tianqing clearly saw Mo Ziyang's face turn quite unpleasant.

Qin Tian grinned, thinking to himself, this old guy, he's obviously somewhat afraid of me. Otherwise, why would he orchestrate so many schemes to prevent me from facing off against Li Tianxuan in the finals?

Isn't it said that Li Tianxuan is formidable?

Thinking about how he outwitted all their cunning plans, Qin Tian felt quite satisfied. As he glanced over and saw Li Tianxuan leaving, staring at him, Qin Tian winked at him.

The two of them locked eyes, both releasing a killing intent through their gazes.

"In two days, you'll be miserable!"

Li Tianxuan transmitted his voice through True Qi to Qin Tian.

"We'll see," Qin Tian replied, "In two days, it will be your day of disgrace!"

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"Qin Tian, I didn't expect you to come this far. But since you've already reached the finals, I hope you give it your all."

Within Wang Tianqing's Cave Heaven Blessed Land, Wang Tianqing closed the door, quietly speaking with Qin Tian, his expression unusually solemn.

It was evident that he was both excited and worried about Qin Tian's entry into the finals of the spring Martial Arts Competition.

At the same time, Qin Tian seemed to instantaneously embody countless hopes of Wang Tianqing, a yearning to redeem a shame long endured, a chance to shine with pride.

Qin Tian watched him earnestly, as Wang Tianqing talked about Mo Ziyang's prominent skill and the martial arts and cultivation techniques Li Tianxuan might use in the finals.

"You must be cautious, his sword speed will be incredibly fast. Additionally, Li Tianxuan's True Qi will definitely be personally taught by Mo Ziyang, filled with Heavenly Gang Qi, extremely formidable. You'd better not get too close to him and be wary of his sneak attacks."

"Moreover, I've been observing Li Tianxuan fighting others these days and find that he hasn't used much of his secret techniques but rather more traditional martial arts. Apparently, he's deliberately hiding them, well-prepared... You need to be careful."

"Since we can study him, surely he's studying us too. Maybe he's even learned from those defeated by you to seek out strategies against you. This is something I cannot do, so all I can do is speculate..."

Wang Tianqing rambled on to Qin Tian for quite some time, as Qin Tian attentively watched him, saying, "Master, I understand. I will be careful."

Wang Tianqing paused, seeing Qin Tian's lack of reaction after his long speech, came to stare at him in the eyes, realizing something, and said, "Qin Tian, do you... have something to say?"

Qin Tian nodded, and asked, "Master, do you have a grudge with Elder Mo Ziyang? I notice they're quite antagonistic towards you, and to me as your disciple."

This question, Qin Tian asked directly.

Wang Tianqing paused momentarily, then smiled softly without speaking, not knowing how to respond to Earth Tiger.

"Well, how to say... It's evident, you naturally noticed it, there is surely a grudge. Between him and me, it's a competitive relationship within the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect, a push and pull. Can we really coexist peacefully?"

After Wang Tianqing finished, Qin Tian asked bluntly, "Is it merely a competitive relationship?"

Wang Tianqing nodded but saw Qin Tian's face of disbelief staring at him.

Wang Tianqing was momentarily stunned again.

Qin Tian solemnly stated, "Master, since I arrived at the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect, I've encountered many challenges, including being challenged twice. I've been ridiculed without reason, received strange looks, which I don't care much for. However, today I hope Master can tell me the truth, so I can feel there's reason behind what I've endured."

"Tell me the truth, and I vow in the finals to restore your name. But if you continue to hide things from me, as your disciple, I will feel disheartened... not trusted..."

Qin Tian stopped, as Wang Tianqing waved to prevent further speech from Qin Tian, saying, "Since you want to know, alright, I will tell you."

"I was once the strongest under the Sect Leader, renowned among the numerous Elders of the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect, highly esteemed in the Seven Great Immortal Sects. At that time, all Elders were respectful to me, and I was one of Xuanyuan Immortal Sect's prides."

"Sadly, about twenty years ago, I went out as a delegate for the Sect Leader to attend the Seven Great Immortal Sects meeting. On the way, we were ambushed by black-clad assassins."

"The enemies were more than ten top-tier experts. I and my four attendants fought bravely, the assassins couldn't defeat me initially, but unexpectedly one of my attendants betrayed me, collaborating inside and out, sneak attacking me by surprise, which heavily injured me instantly!"

"Those assassins chased me down, I desperately fled, thankfully my other three attendants sacrificed themselves for me to escape back to Xuanyuan Immortal Sect alive."

"After returning, my position as the Chief Elder faced challenge from Mo Ziyang. Actually, during the encounter with those black-clothed assassins, I identified one with skills strangely similar to Mo Ziyang, but I lack evidence, thus I remained silent."

"That injury was severe, reducing my power almost by fifty years. Healing took over twenty years, leading to a drop in my cultivation and combat power, making it hard to rival Mo Ziyang."

"Furthermore, Mo Ziyang was favored by the Eldest Young Master, gaining the Sect Leader's trust, so my position as Chief Elder was sidelined. If not for the Ninth Young Master repeatedly advocating for me, I would've already been replaced by Mo Ziyang."

"I've held onto this, wished to confront Mo Ziyang about the past incidents, but I'm neither with evidence nor is Mo Ziyang weaker than before, constantly recruiting disciples and strengthening his ranks, whereas my disciples died mysteriously, leaving me weaker against him."

"For the past decade, I've been recuperating, intending no conflict, hence didn't recruit disciples until this year. Though my power has regressed, my injuries have healed. That's why I emerged to recruit and accepted you as my disciple."

Wang Tianqing finished speaking, looking at Qin Tian.

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