Chapter 493: Let Him Wait!

The newly established Nethercloud Sect had a hundred things to do.

These days, everyone in the Nethercloud Sect was so busy their feet barely touched the ground.

On one hand, the Nethercloud Sect had to take over the territory of the Heavenly Evil Sect and contact the various subordinate powers.

On the other hand, the sect had been thrown into chaos by Mao Yuanji, and many things needed to be reorganized.

Mao Yuanji's residence was built like a palace, and when the Nethercloud Sect disciples searched it, they found a large group of concubines, each as beautiful as a flower.

Most of these women had been forcibly taken by Mao Yuanji, so they were naturally set free.

Ye Yuan, who had never cared much about such mundane affairs, improved the original protective grand formation of the Heavenly Evil Sect and then went into seclusion to cultivate.

Although the Heavenly Evil Sect's protective grand formation was inferior to the Nethercloud Sect's Two Extremes Grand Heaven Formation, it was still a fourth-rank mid-grade formation.

After Ye Yuan's improvements, it could at least withstand attacks from martial artists at the Soul Sea realm mid-stage.

During these busy days, a pair of eyes had been silently watching Ye Yuan from behind.

“Clearly they are two different people, but why… do I always overlap them?”

Yue Mengli often stared blankly at that back, her thoughts drifting to who knows where.

But these days spent with Ye Yuan, he often prepared some soul-nourishing potions for her, and her condition had not flared up much.

Unconsciously, Yue Mengli had grown fond of being by Ye Yuan's side; it made her feel at ease.

Yue Mengli even thought that if such days could last forever, it would be wonderful.

However, this busy yet peaceful life was soon shattered.

Just a few days after the Nethercloud Sect replaced the Heavenly Evil Sect, an uninvited guest arrived at the new Nethercloud Sect.

“Inspector Bao Sangui of Boundless City is here! Members of the Nethercloud Sect, come out and greet me at once!”

Outside the mountain gate, a voice pierced through the grand formation, echoing throughout the entire Nethercloud Sect.

“Boundless City? So soon? Uncle-Master, what should we do?” Hearing the voice, Luo Qingfeng frowned.

Tian Feng happened to be there as well and frowned in response: “The Heavenly Evil Sect was originally a subordinate force of Boundless City, and I heard Mao Yuanji had countless connections with Boundless City. I thought they would be too busy with the impending invasion of the Gale Realm to bother with us, but I didn't expect them to come so quickly. This is troublesome! Send someone to notify Ye Yuan immediately.”

“No need, I'm already here.” Ye Yuan's voice came from the entrance of the main hall.

With so many trivial matters lately, Ye Yuan wasn't in closed-door cultivation; he naturally heard Bao Sangui's voice.

Seeing Ye Yuan, both Luo Qingfeng and Tian Feng breathed a sigh of relief.

Somehow, they had begun to look to Ye Yuan for leadership.

This shift had been gradual, and even they hadn't noticed it.

Ever since Ye Yuan returned from the Gale Realm, his position in the Nethercloud Sect had become irreplaceable.

From then until now, almost all major and minor matters in the sect were decided by Ye Yuan.

Even the choice to destroy the Heavenly Evil Sect was a decision made by Ye Yuan.

In fact, both Luo Qingfeng and Tian Feng had advocated for replacing a weaker sect, but Ye Yuan insisted on his choice, reasoning that the Heavenly Evil Sect had committed countless evils, and if heaven wouldn't punish them, the Nethercloud Sect would!

Now that Luo Qingfeng had returned, this inertia continued.

Compared to Luo Qingfeng, Ye Yuan seemed more like the sect master.

However, neither Luo Qingfeng nor the others complained about Ye Yuan's special status.

Because they all knew that Ye Yuan didn't truly belong to the Nethercloud Sect; he had no interest in power struggles.

Everything Ye Yuan did now was for the good of the Nethercloud Sect.

“Ye Yuan, what about this inspector from Boundless City…” Luo Qingfeng asked.

Ye Yuan laughed: “What nonsense inspector? Since the Nethercloud Sect has replaced the Heavenly Evil Sect, from now on we are an independent sect, not subservient to anyone!”

“But… what about Bao Sangui?”

“Let him wait! If he likes to throw his weight around, let him do it outside the mountain gate. Don't bother with him. A lousy inspector wants us to go out and greet him? Who does he think he is?” Ye Yuan said disdainfully.

Luo Qingfeng and Tian Feng exchanged glances, both unconsciously taking a deep breath.

Only Ye Yuan would dare to say something so arrogant.

The inspector himself was nothing, but Boundless City behind him was a top-tier power in the Northern Domain!

They could send any strong expert to wipe out the entire Nethercloud Sect.

Sensing their worries, Ye Yuan smiled: “Supreme Elder and Sect Master, there's no need to worry. Boundless City is formidable, but in the current state of the Boundless Realm, my position is irreplaceable. So, for such a trivial matter, Boundless City won't hold it against us. Even if they do, someone will shield us.”

With that, Ye Yuan left the main hall.

Luo Qingfeng and Tian Feng looked at each other, both puzzled.

Although Ye Yuan was monstrous, he was only at the Sea of Qi realm. Even if he could defeat Soul Sea realm experts, what role could he play in this war sweeping across two realms?

…

Bao Sangui waited outside the mountain gate for half an hour and shouted several times, but the Nethercloud Sect didn't even give a reply!

As an inspector of Boundless City, Bao Sangui was always treated as an honored guest wherever he went.

When he came to the Heavenly Evil Sect before, Mao Yuanji would come out personally to greet him from afar.

But now this damn Nethercloud Sect actually dared to leave him out in the cold!

How outrageous!

A few days ago, Bao Sangui was patrolling nearby when he heard the news of the Heavenly Evil Sect's destruction, and he was startled.

The Heavenly Evil Sect had been established for quite some years. Under Boundless City's protection, even though they had done many heinous things, no one dared to touch them.

Mao Yuanji was very good at currying favor and had somehow managed to get acquainted with the Third Young Master.

Over the years, many had complained to Boundless City, but the Third Young Master had suppressed them all.

Who would have thought that a small sect from nowhere would actually destroy the Heavenly Evil Sect!

Fine, they destroyed it. But even after he revealed his identity, not a single person came out to greet him!

How outrageous!

Outrageous!

Bao Sangui cursed countless times in his heart!

“Hmph! If you won't take a toast, you'll have to take a penalty! Today, I'll exercise my authority as inspector and destroy this little sect!”

Bao Sangui was a Soul Sea realm fifth-layer expert. Before coming, he had inquired and learned that the strongest in the Nethercloud Sect was only at the Soul Sea realm first layer.

With his strength, destroying this sect would be a piece of cake.

Bao Sangui was familiar with the Heavenly Evil Sect's protective grand formation; to him, it was practically nonexistent.

Bao Sangui approached the grand formation, mobilized all his primal energy, and launched a sudden attack!

“Boom!”

A tremendous recoil force sent Bao Sangui flying hundreds of zhang!