When Lu Tianyue saw that group of people, she was dumbfounded. As a disciple of Lingdong Mountain, how could she possibly not recognize the origins of this group? Especially those two cultivators at the Primordial Infant realm, – not only did she know them, she was quite familiar with them!

Those two people were the sect brothers of Feng Hua, the young master of Lingyue Sect, who were essentially Feng Hua's right-hand men!

A few years ago, Lu Tianyue had seen them at a gathering of the Three Ling Sects and had some interactions with them. She knew that Feng Hua valued these two very much, and when Feng Hua eventually becomes the head of Lingyue Sect one day, these two are bound to be promoted to elder positions.

But now... what on earth is going on?

Why are they here?

And how did they end up in this sad state?

To those who knew, these were indeed a group of high-profile cultivators. To those who didn't, they might have mistaken them for a group of thugs who got beat up on the street.

Wu Hui, who had also rushed over, was just as stunned. As the deputy master of Lingshui Hall, he naturally recognized the two Primordial Infant realm cultivators as well. In fact, he was even more familiar with these people than Lu Tianyue.

These were all the trusted subordinates of Feng Hua, the young master of Lingyue Sect. They were the very backbone of Lingyue Sect's future upper echelons!

How did they end up in this state here? It looks... as though they've been utterly defeated.

Wu Hui had a twitch at the corner of his mouth and carefully edged into the crowd, not wanting these people to notice his presence. Then, subconsciously, he glanced towards the courtyard.

Two large doors had collapsed. From his position, he could clearly see inside.

Flowers and trees were flourishing. It was a luxurious courtyard that was truly a feast for the eyes.

Wu Hui actually quite liked this place and had been coming here quite frequently recently.

Could it be that all these people... were injured by Lu Tianming?

What on earth was going on? How could the people from Lingyue Sect possibly get into a conflict with Lu Tianming? Wasn't this akin to the tale of flooding the Dragon King's Temple?

Wu Hui was extremely surprised and deeply shocked in his heart.

If he encountered this group of people, he would definitely have turned tail and fled!

But in front of Lu Tianming, they were actually beaten so miserably?

With no way to avoid it, Lu Tianyue could only brace herself and step forward. She looked at one of the Primordial Infant cultivators, whose eye socket had been smashed and was almost blinded: "Brother Leng Bing... why are you here? What happened?"

Right now, Leng Bing was hardly cold as his name suggested, he looked more like a fierce ghost, glaring at Lu Tianyue with his one remaining eye. With teeth gritted, he said: "Lu Tianyue... it's good that you're here! Today, you must give me... no... the whole Lingyue Sect an explanation! If not, this issue is not over!"

Lu Tianyue suddenly froze, her eyebrows furrowed, and her voice gradually turned cold: "Oh? I don't know anything, how can I give Brother Leng an explanation?"

"We came to Jinxiu City to visit Lu Tianming, we courteously invited him for a drink, but he beat us all to severe injuries..." Leng Bing grinded his teeth, pointed to his shattered eye socket and roared: "Look at what state I am in now! Don't tell me this Lu Tianming... has nothing to do with your Lu Family."

"Courteously invite him for a drink?" Lu Tianyue was rather surprised. She pointed at the ruined entrance: "Then what happened to that door?"

"…" Leng Bing was momentarily at a loss for words.

The other Primordial Infant cultivator beside him spoke up and said: "The door was flimsy... and we accidentally pushed it too hard, causing it to break!" Then, he added furiously, "Even if we accidentally ruined two doors, does it warrant us being beaten to such a grievous state?! This is simply too overbearing! He doesn't even take Lingyue Sect into consideration!"

A chorus of boos immediately rose from the surrounding spectators.

"My goodness, I originally thought these people were just a bunch of reckless thugs, but it turns out they're from a major sect like Lingyue Sect. They're really so shameless? Clearly, they intruded with ill intentions, and now that they've been beaten out, they can even lie with a straight face? Is this the demeanor of a major sect? What an eye-opener!"

"Mr. Lu is indeed powerful, he's simply too impressive. These people from Lingyue Sect are absolutely shameless!"

"Exactly!"

"That's right!"

"Well said!"

A buzz of agreement surged through the crowd.

"Shut up!" A cultivator in the late stages of the Golden Core roared, dispersing his powerful aura. This immediately made the bystanders feel as if they couldn't catch their breath.

At this time, a calm voice came from within the courtyard: "Are you regretting the fact that you haven't been injured?"

The uninjured Golden Core cultivator shivered; immediately, he withdrew his aura. But it was still embarrassing for him. He stubbornly retorted, "A bunch of ignorant ants dare to criticise Lingyue Sect?"

It was clear to Lu Tianyue now, these people were after Chu Mo… No, they were after Lu Tianming. But that didn't make sense!

The one who offended the Blood Demon Sect was Lu Tianming, so it should be them who came for his life!

What made the people from the Lingyue Sect pick a fight here?

Not only was Lu Tianyue confused, but everyone present was also perplexed.

The Lingyue Sect was the biggest sect of this era with countless disciples and many masters. They were always decisive yet seldom engaged in deceitful behavior as they were today.

Large sects should maintain their dignity, enforcing punishment without prior education occasionally was acceptable, but doing so in such a bold and righteous manner... was a rarity.

"I'm not sure what exactly happened, but one thing is for certain: You must have provoked Brother Tianming. Otherwise, he wouldn't have acted against you," Lu Tianyue pondered and made up her mind. The Lingyue Sect might be incredibly powerful, but it was just another sect that had nothing to do with her Lu Family.

But Lu Tianming... he was different; he was one of their own!

Regardless of whether he was Lu Tianming or Chu Mo, he was on their side. Therefore, Lu Tianyue had no reason to favor these people from the Lingyue Sect.

"Lu Tianyue, mind your words. What do you mean we must have provoked Lu Tianming?" Leng Bing glared at her with his only eye, "If you can't explain this matter, then prepare for battle!"

"Battle?" Lu Tianyue's look turned cold, "Can I take that as the intention of the Lingyue Sect?"

"You may!" Leng Bing responded obstinately.

"Great!" Lu Tianyue had a resolute nature. If the other side apologised or showed remorse she might have attempted to persuade Chu Mo. However, the fact that they dared to suggest war with the Lu family without hesitation; even if others wouldn't ridicule her for backing off.

Everyone knew that the Lingyue Sect was a formidable sect, and yielding to them was nothing disgraceful. But Lu Tianyue wouldn't forgive herself for being weak!

In the Cultivation Realm, it's survival of the fittest. If you are weak, others will be unyielding! If you retreat, others will want to consume you!

Compassion and righteousness were lies. Interest was the key factor.

The Three Great Families of Jinxiu City had just survived their most dangerous period and were still somewhat weak. Probably those eyeing them were not just from the Lingyue Sect!

Lu Tianyue gave a veiled stare in the direction where Wu Hui was hiding, thinking that even the Lingshui Hall might have the same idea behind the scenes!

If Wu Hui could hear Lu Tianyue's thoughts, he would definitely cry out that he was being wronged: Whenever Wu Hui did anything, he always sought to share the benefits... he had never intended to engage in a conflict with the Three Great Families!

Lu Tianyue stared at Leng Bing: "If you want a battle, then it's a battle! However, all of you should stay in Jinxiu City for now!"

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