"Summon reinforcements."
As Yi Qin's voice fell, Lei Zhan's expression turned grim. Summoning reinforcements, was this woman intending to capture all the powerhouses of the Heavenly Thunder Sect in one go?
Despite being shocked by the woman's strength, Lei Zhan didn't hesitate. A spiritual talisman instantly vanished into the void.
"Who dares..."
Soon, a figure shot over. However, before he could finish speaking, a spiritual sword pierced through his brow.
"Continue summoning," Yi Qin said, her gaze fixed on Lei Zhan, without even glancing at the newcomer.
Lei Zhan's face was etched with bitterness. If he didn't summon, he would die. If he did, whoever came would be no match for her. These were the hidden powerhouses of the Heavenly Thunder Sect, and two had already been exposed.
"Esteemed one, can you truly not stop?" Lei Zhan took a deep breath and asked Yi Qin.
Upon hearing this, Yi Qin's brow furrowed. Her sword, Jinghun, instantly slashed out, obliterating Lei Zhan's life force. The next moment, Yi Qin's gaze fell upon the approaching figure. "You summon. Make sure they are strong, otherwise, this will be your fate."
The newcomer's face darkened. What in the world was happening! Wasn't he only supposed to be summoned when the sect faced a crisis?
No, Lei Zhan was dead. For the sect, this was indeed a life-or-death crisis. But the woman before him was too terrifying! She had suppressed him with a single sword strike. Could anyone in the sect be her match?
"Senior, if any of my disciples have offended you, this old man is willing to compensate!" Seeing Yi Qin's gaze turn increasingly cold, the newcomer hurriedly said.
"You have one more chance," Yi Qin shook her head slightly, her gaze towards the newcomer growing icy.
Seeing this, Lei Tianzong quickly made a hand seal and sent a spiritual talisman into the void. His eyes, fixed on the Heavenly Thunder Sect direction, held a trace of hope. That talisman was the Heavenly Thunder Sect's final trump card. Whether it could suppress this woman was uncertain.
"You are... Senior Lei Tianzong!" At this moment, a voice suddenly exclaimed, causing everyone's expressions to change.
Lei Tianzong, a peerless expert from three hundred years ago!
"Little girl, you... you've mistaken me!" Lei Tianzong's mouth twitched, and he hurriedly spoke. After so long, people still remembered him. Today, even if he survived, his reputation would be ruined.
"Senior Lei, I am Hua Guqian. Three hundred years ago, my master brought me to visit the Heavenly Thunder Sect, and you personally guided me then," Hua Guqian quickly said.
Lei Tianzong's old face darkened. Was this Hua Guqian brainless? Didn't he see that he was being pinned by a sword? With such poor judgment, how had he become a Grand Elder of a sect? Lei Tianzong was speechless and inwardly resolved that if he survived, he would definitely seek out those old fools of the Hundred Flowers Sect.
The others were also curious. By rights, as the Grand Elder of the Hundred Flowers Sect, Hua Guqian shouldn't have made a mistake. But the old man's denial was truly perplexing. However, someone soon realized: this old man wasn't denying his identity; he was too embarrassed to admit it.
"Senior Lei, I apologize." Hua Guqian also reacted at this point. Realizing that he had exposed Lei Tianzong's identity, he spoke with a complex expression.
Lei Tianzong said nothing, his gaze turning to the void before him. An old man in white robes slowly walked out.
"Esteemed one, can this matter be resolved peacefully?" The old man glanced at Lei Tianzong, who was pinned by the sword, a flicker of solemnity in his eyes, before looking at Yi Qin and asking.
Hearing this, Yi Qin looked at the old man and asked, "Are you the strongest in the Heavenly Thunder Sect?"
"This old man is Lei Yuanzheng. I have lived for eight hundred years and can be considered the strongest in our sect," Lei Yuanzheng nodded slightly.
"Living for eight hundred years only to reach the Martial Saint realm? You've wasted your life," Yi Qin pouted, completely ignoring Lei Yuanzheng's embarrassed expression. She then looked at Li Xuan beside her and said, "If you want it resolved peacefully, you need to ask him."
Lei Yuanzheng!
At this moment, everyone was numb. This was a legend who had shaken an era six hundred years ago! And now, he was being berated as useless by a young and beautiful woman!
Seeing Li Xuan still in the process of healing, Lei Yuanzheng did not rush and waited patiently.
A few minutes later, Li Xuan slowly opened his eyes. After clenching his fists, Li Xuan's gaze shifted to Yi Qin.
"Young friend, my sect disciples have offended you greatly. This old man offers his apologies. May I ask if you could let this matter pass with minimal repercussions? Rest assured, this old man is willing to compensate," Lei Yuanzheng said with cupped fists.
Li Xuan was stunned. Seeing Yi Qin looking at him, he spoke, "Senior, what about Lei Kuang?"
"Lei Kuang?" Yi Qin pondered for a moment and then said, "He's dead."
Li Xuan was taken aback. He then looked at Lei Yuanzheng, his brow furrowed. Because Li Xuan noticed that an old man behind Lei Yuanzheng had his sword, Jinghun, embedded between his brows.
"Are you the Sect Master of the Heavenly Thunder Sect?" Li Xuan asked Lei Yuanzheng after some thought.
Lei Yuanzheng smiled wryly and shook his head. "Five hundred years ago, I was no longer the Sect Master. But rest assured, young friend, my word still carries weight in the Heavenly Thunder Sect."
Li Xuan nodded slightly. It seemed the Heavenly Thunder Sect had summoned reinforcements. But judging by the situation, it appeared Yi Qin had dealt with them all.
"Senior, what do you think?" Li Xuan asked Yi Qin after considering.
Yi Qin shook her head and said, "This is your matter. You make the decision. If your anger hasn't subsided, then destroy them."
Both Lei Yuanzheng and Lei Tianzong's expressions changed. A hint of pleading appeared in their eyes as they looked at Li Xuan.
"Fine. Since Lei Kuang is dead, the grudges between me and the Heavenly Thunder Sect end here," Li Xuan said after a moment of thought, seeing their pleading gazes.
"Thank you, young friend, for your magnanimity," Lei Yuanzheng said hurriedly, cupping his fists. With this, the Heavenly Thunder Sect was saved.
"However, my senior spent a lot of effort to save me. She even used a Rank Nine spiritual pill. This is a significant loss," Li Xuan suddenly said, staring at Lei Yuanzheng, and stopped speaking.
Lei Yuanzheng and Lei Tianzong's faces twitched. This was demanding compensation. As for the Rank Nine spiritual pill Li Xuan mentioned, Lei Yuanzheng completely ignored it. The price of a Rank Nine Saint Pill was beyond his means, even if he sold himself. At this point, Lei Yuanzheng realized that this seemingly young Li Xuan was not easy to fool.
If Li Xuan had named a price, they could have bargained. But now, they were asked to state it. If they offered too much, the loss would be too great, but if they offered too little, the woman beside Li Xuan might not agree.
Seeing Li Xuan's expectant gaze, Lei Yuanzheng gritted his teeth and said, "Young friend, you are right. You have suffered such a great loss, and I should compensate you. Hmm, as the Sect Master, I will compensate you with ten million mid-grade spirit stones. How about that?"
"Ten million mid-grade spirit stones?" Li Xuan was stunned. That was one hundred million low-grade spirit stones! Seeing the pained expression on Lei Yuanzheng's face, Li Xuan immediately nodded. "Alright."
Yi Qin, standing beside him, was surprised. She then shook her head and waved her hand, retrieving Jinghun from Lei Tianzong's brow.
"Young friend, take it." Lei Yuanzheng, overjoyed and fearing Li Xuan would go back on his word, immediately tossed a ring over.
Seeing the fleeting joy on Lei Yuanzheng's lips, Li Xuan was taken aback and understood.
This old man had somehow schemed against him!
Ginger was indeed spicier when old. Li Xuan shook his head, then reached out and took the ring. After a glance, he tossed it into the Zhenyu Ring.
Boom!
Just as Li Xuan was about to speak, a rumbling sound suddenly came from the sky. A deep, dark purple lightning ball slowly condensed.
"Heavenly Punishment Divine Thunder!"
Lei Yuanzheng and Lei Tianzong's pupils contracted, their expressions changing drastically.
Yi Qin frowned upon seeing this. A terrifying aura shot straight into the sky. "What dares to bring Heavenly Punishment upon me? Scram!"
As Yi Qin's voice fell, the purple lightning in the sky vanished without a trace.
Everyone: "..."