Duan Lingtian did not think much of Lian Cheng Yi's threat.
This was not the first time he was threatened. If he was afraid of someone, he would not have survived until today.
However, Lian Chengyi's actions today had taught him a lesson ….
That was:
Unless one's value was above that of others, one's life could be sacrificed at any time in the face of benefits.
Although Duan Lingtian knew Guan Qi Fei's eyes were filled with killing intent earlier, he knew Guan Qi Fei would be a threat to him.
Duan Lingtian had only asked Lian Cheng Yi to kill Guan Qi Fei to make things difficult for Lian Cheng Yi since he did not think Lian Cheng Yi would do such a thing.
If Lian Cheng Yi killed Guan Qi Fei because of his words, not only would Lian Cheng Yi's reputation be tarnished, but the Supporting Sun Celestial Sect's reputation would be tarnished as well.
The Supporting Sun Celestial Sect was willing to sacrifice their Revered Elders for profit.
It was only natural that they would do the same in the future.
If Lian Cheng Yi killed Guan Qi Fei because of Duan Lingtian's request, it would be difficult for the Supporting Sun Celestial Sect to recruit other Revered Elders.
However, what he did not expect was that Lian Chengyi really made a move to kill Guan Qifei.
Moreover, before killing Guan Qi Fei, Lian Cheng Yi had purposely laid the groundwork.
It was not difficult for Duan Lingtian to guess Lian Cheng Yi's motive.
He was worried that Guan Qi Fei would detonate the prominent Celestial Fire in his body. That was why he had comforted Guan Qi Fei so that Guan Qi Fei would lower his guard before he killed Guan Qi Fei with a soul attack.
After all, the power of a prominent Celestial Alchemist's prominent Celestial Fire was extremely powerful. Even someone as strong as Lian Cheng Yi would not be able to survive the explosion of a prominent Celestial Fire.
'With Lian Cheng Yi's ruthlessness, even if I join the Supporting Sun Celestial Sect today, he might betray me in the future.'
Duan Lingtian knew this very well.
Moreover, from the beginning until the end, Duan Lingtian had no intention of leaving the Tai Yi Celestial Sect and joining the Supporting Sun Celestial Sect since Duan Lingtian was not a fickle person.
Since he had joined the Tai Yi Celestial Sect, as long as the Tai Yi Celestial Sect did not betray him, he would not easily leave the Tai Yi Celestial Sect and join another sect in the Six Southeastern Regions.
"He left?"
"The Sect Leader of the Supporting Sun Celestial Sect is really bold … He actually followed the rules of the Supporting Sun Celestial Sect and executed a prominent Celestial Alchemist like Guan Qi Fei! He's a prominent Celestial Alchemist! "
"Why do I feel that things aren't that simple? Perhaps, he had killed Master Guan because of Master Duan from the Tai Yi Celestial Sect? But that's not very likely … If he really killed Pill Master Guan because of Pill Master Duan, he wouldn't have left alone, let alone congratulate He Shan. "
"Now that you mention it, he is indeed bold!"
…
After all, the words that Lian Cheng Yi, the Sect Leader of the Supporting Sun Celestial Sect, sent to Duan Lingtian after killing Guan Qi Fei were not heard by the onlookers.
For this reason, most of the onlookers felt that Lian Cheng Yi was bold enough to execute a prominent Celestial Alchemist according to the rules of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect.
Not only would Lian Cheng Yi and the Supporting Sun Celestial Sect's reputation be tarnished, but they would also think that Lian Cheng Yi and the Supporting Sun Celestial Sect were impartial. Even though Guan Qi Fei was a prominent Celestial Alchemist of the Supporting Sun Celestial Sect, Lian Cheng Yi still chose to punish him.
This was not something that any sect in the Six Southeastern Regions could do.
In the history of the Six Southeastern Regions, the Supporting Sun Celestial Sect was definitely the first sect to have such courage!
Although many of the people present felt that Guan Qifei did not deserve to die, their words were like a few waves in the ocean, unable to cause any big waves.
"Master Duan … Lian Cheng Yi, the Sect Leader of the Supporting Sun Celestial Sect, must have sent you a Voice Transmission to ask you to join the Supporting Sun Celestial Sect after killing Guan Qi Fei, right?"
As one of the older powerhouses in the Tai Yi Celestial Sect, how could the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect not see through Lian Cheng Yi's motive for killing Guan Qi Fei?
In fact, when Lian Cheng Yi killed Guan Qi Fei, he was worried that Duan Lingtian would join the Supporting Sun Celestial Sect.
However, when Lian Cheng Yi left in exasperation, the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect discovered that Guan Qi Fei's plan had failed.
Lian Cheng Yi did not get what he wanted.
"Old Ancestor, you've figured it out?"
Duan Lingtian replied through Voice Transmission with a faint smile on his face, "Indeed, he sent me a Voice Transmission asking me to join the Supporting Sun Celestial Sect. He even said he killed Guan Qi Fei as per my request.
However, I asked him to publicly admit that I killed Guan Qi Fei because of my request. If he was willing to admit it, I'd join the Supporting Sun Celestial Sect. However, he refused. Therefore, we parted ways. "
Duan Lingtian replied through Voice Transmission.
"How could he possibly admit to it? Although you're a prominent Celestial Alchemist who can refine Overarching Heaven Pills, you're not as important as the reputation of the Supporting Sun Celestial Sect in Lian Cheng Yi's eyes."
The Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect was clearly in a good mood.
Then, he continued to say, "However, Master Duan, Lian Cheng Yi will definitely blame you for what happened today. Both of you are now at odds with each other.
Before he left, he sent me a Voice Transmission and told me that we're irreconcilable enemies. "
Duan Lingtian replied through Voice Transmission.
"Irreconcilable enemies?"
The Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect snorted. "It's just the death of a prominent Celestial Alchemist. Why did he make it sound as though his parents died? Although he's the Sect Leader of the Supporting Sun Celestial Sect, he still has to go through me and the Tai Yi Celestial Sect if he wants to harm you!"
Clearly, the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect was trying to appease Duan Lingtian.
"Master Duan, from today onward, please don't leave my side until we return to the Tai Yi Celestial Sect.
Don't leave my side, "the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect added.
"Alright."
Duan Lingtian nodded.
… Meanwhile.
After the people from the Thousand Leaves Celestial Sect returned to their residence, they did not separate. Instead, they gathered in the courtyard where Xiao Teng, the Sect Leader of the Thousand Leaves Celestial Sect, was staying.
"Sect leader, I'm to blame for what happened today. Please punish me!"
Tan Zheng Ye took the initiative to apologize to Xiao Teng.
"Vice Sect Leader Tan, you're not to blame for what happened today."
However, Xiao Teng shook his head when he heard Tan Zheng Ye's apology. "You agreeing to his bet doesn't affect the overall situation. If it wasn't for my carelessness, our Thousand Leaves Celestial Sect wouldn't have lost that Duke Grade Divine Ability."
Who would've thought that Duan Lingtian, a young man who's not even 100 years old, is already a prominent Celestial Alchemist? Moreover, he's even able to refine prominent Celestial Pills like the Overarching Heaven Pill! "
Xiao Teng sighed emotionally as he narrowed his eyes.
"That's right. Who would've thought that he's already a prominent Celestial Alchemist who's capable of refining Overarching Heaven Pills when he's not even 100 years old?"
Seeing that his sect master had no intention of blaming him, Tan Zheng Ye heaved a sigh of relief. At the same time, he repeatedly agreed with Xiao Teng, the sect master of the Thousand Leaves Immortal Sect.
"What happened today has taught us that we can't underestimate anyone. There's always someone better than us!"
Xiao Teng said.
"Sect leader."
Suddenly, Tan Zheng Ye's eyes flashed as though he had thought of something. "Why don't we poach Duan Lingtian to our Thousand Leaves Celestial Sect? Our Thousand Leaves Celestial Sect is much stronger than the Tai Yi Celestial Sect.
Moreover, the benefits we can give him are much greater than what the Tai Yi Celestial Sect can give him. "
Tan Zheng Ye's eyes lit up when he reached the end of his sentence. It was as though he had discovered a new world.
As soon as Tan Zheng Ye's words left his mouth, Cheng Da Gang's expression changed again.
Previously, he had offended Duan Lingtian.
It was still fine if Duan Lingtian stayed in the Tai Yi Celestial Sect. However, if Duan Lingtian joined the Thousand Leaves Celestial Sect, it was inevitable that Duan Lingtian would seek revenge on him.
At that time, if Duan Lingtian really wanted to seek revenge on him, not only would his master not protect him, but his master might even personally hand him over to Duan Lingtian.
Cheng Da Gang knew his master's character very well.
For the sake of the sect, he was willing to do anything. He was even willing to sacrifice himself, let alone a direct disciple like him.
"Vice Sect Leader Tan, do you think Master Duan joined the Tai Yi Celestial Sect because of the benefits the Tai Yi Celestial Sect offered him?"
Contrary to Tan Zheng Ye's excitement, Xiao Teng remained calm when he heard Tan Zheng Ye's words. "Do you think Master Duan would join the Tai Yi Celestial Sect for benefits?"
As a prominent Celestial Alchemist who can refine Overarching Heaven Pills, as long as he's willing, even the strongest sect in the Six Southeastern Regions, the Profound Heaven Celestial Sect, would treat him as a guest of honor! "
Xiao Teng said.
"Therefore, it's almost impossible for him to join the Tai Yi Celestial Sect."
Xiao Teng was much more rational compared to Tan Zheng Ye and Lian Cheng Yi, the Sect Leader of the Supporting Sun Celestial Sect.
Tan Zheng Ye fell silent when he heard Xiao Teng's words.
Xiao Teng's words made sense.
Cheng Dagang, who was following behind Tan Zhengye, couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief.
…
In the Thousand Spiders Celestial Sect's residence.
After the incident outside the Tai Yi Celestial Sect's shop came to an end, the crowd dispersed. News of the incident spread like wildfire in Alchemy City and reached the ears of the people from the Thousand Spiders Celestial Sect.
"He … He really managed to refine Overarching Heaven Pills!"
"Sister Shu Qiu … You're right!"
Lyu Luo, a disciple of the Compassionate Celestial Traveler Sect, who had been waiting in the Thousand Spiders Celestial Sect's residence, could not help but stare at Zhou Shu Qiu in disbelief.
'As expected.'
Although Zhou Shuqiu felt that her guess shouldn't be wrong, she couldn't help but feel a little shocked when the truth proved her guess.
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