Feng Beichen raised his hand, stopping the disciples from following him. He alone was enough. The others wouldn't be of any help to him if they went to the Sky Beyond Heaven. If something really happened and he and Mu Fanjun fought, the others wouldn't be able to help and might even become a burden.
After the group of people saw Feng Beichen off, the angry Ji Dehai, Fahai, and Yu Nujiao also quickly left to report to their masters.
The people from the various refining sects also came to bid their farewells to the sect masters. No one was willing to stay here any longer. No one thought that the battle of treasures would actually end in such a manner. Very soon, everyone left without a trace.
Fortunately, Feng Beichen was there to suppress the situation and prevent a big fight. This time, the Exquisite Refinement Sect didn't suffer too much damage, but a mess was inevitable.
In the loft, Qin Xi, who had witnessed everything, frowned silently.
In an exquisite courtyard in the back mountain, Xiang Baiting, who had been busy for a while, returned to the hall and saw his wife sitting there with a depressed expression.
Ever since the rumors spread, Mo Junlan had been like this. It would be strange if Xiang Baiting was happy. He didn't want to see her face and was about to turn around and leave when Mo Junlan's voice sounded behind him, "Eldest Senior Brother!"
Xiang Baiting stopped as he heard Mo Junlan's footsteps approaching. Mo Junlan stood behind him and asked with a trembling voice, "Eldest Senior Brother, are the rumors true?"
Ever since the rumors spread, she had wanted to ask this question, but she couldn't bring herself to ask it. But today, she couldn't hold it in anymore and asked.
Xiang Baiting suddenly turned around and slapped her. With a crisp slap, Mo Junlan fell to the ground. He pointed at her and shouted, "What do you want? What do you want now? Do you regret marrying me? If you want to know whether it's true or not, ask your mother! "
He didn't know where his anger came from. In short, Mo Junlan's words had suddenly ignited a demonic fire in him. In the past, he had never been rough with her. He didn't even say a harsh word to her, nor did he dare to. He had always cherished her in the palm of his hand, but today, he could no longer control himself.
But after the slap, he regretted it. Although it was the principle of the world that a husband should protect his wife, some things always depended on the person. Others could have multiple wives, but he didn't dare to. He didn't even dare to mention taking concubines because of Mo Junlan's background. He couldn't afford to offend him.
Therefore, he quickly helped Mo Junlan up and apologized profusely. Mo Junlan's expression was gloomy, and she let him comfort her without saying a word …
Realm Beyond Heaven. It was a peaceful place after all the prosperity.
It was a place where the mountains and palaces bowed their heads. It was a place where one could reach out and pluck the stars.
Outside the Nine Heavens Palace, clouds and mist drifted past. Mu Fanjun stood with her hands clasped behind her back, her face expressionless.
A sorrowful Ouyang Guang stood on the steps below with his head hung low. The eight surviving Overlords were all there, lined up on his left and right. Ouyang Guang continued to speak sorrowfully.
The eight Overlords who had arrived earlier had already reported everything that had happened in the Exquisite Refinement Sect to the Immortal Sage Mu Fanjun.
Even though Miao Yi and the others were also heading this way, with Miao Yi as the center, their flying speed was slower than the others.
Zong Zhen, Tang Jun, Hong Chen, and Yue Yao stood behind Mu Fanjun.
After finding out what had happened in the Exquisite Refinement Sect, Yue Yao's face was filled with worry. Hong Chen would occasionally turn to look at her, sighing inwardly. This Big Brother of hers was too good at causing trouble. Either he went into hiding, or he never came out. The moment he came out, he stirred up trouble. After causing such a huge mess, how was he going to clean up this mess?
"Are you done?" Mu Fanjun looked down at Ouyang Guang and asked, "Are you done?"
Ouyang Guang cupped his fists and said, "Miao Yi is a traitor. He caused Second Master to fall into Feng Beichen's hands and be humiliated. Please punish him, Holy Venerable! "
Mu Fanjun asked, "Do you know what happened between Miao Yi and the Boundless Nation? Who agreed to let Miao Yi go to the Exquisite Refinement Sect? Is there something wrong with Yue Tianbo's head? "
Ouyang Guang was speechless. He knew the inside story. Mu Fanjun had handed over the matter of going to the Boundless Nation to An Ruyu to handle, and when Yue Tianbo reported this matter, Mu Fanjun didn't know what to say. At first, Ouyang Guang didn't know about it either. Once he arrived at the Exquisite Refinement Sect and found out about it, things were different.
Fortunately, Yue Tianbo was already dead. The dead could not testify. Ouyang Guang felt a chill run down his spine as he respectfully replied, "Your humble servant does not know."
A sharp glint flashed across Mu Fanjun's eyes as she coldly glared at him. "The Yao Nation and the Boundless Nation worked together to set up a trap to kill Miao Yi. Did any of you join in on this?"
Her question had its reasons and consequences. It was a stab at the crux of the matter. As a woman, she was able to become one of the Six Sages of the Six Nations until now. She wasn't a fool, and she wasn't that easy to fool either. Otherwise, she wouldn't have set up a trap for Miao Yi and put him in a tight spot.
Ouyang Guang was almost breaking out in a cold sweat from the questions. He had long felt that it was inappropriate to do such a thing, and had tried to dissuade An Ruyu multiple times. However, he had no choice. When a woman was stubborn, he couldn't dissuade her.
However, Ouyang Guang naturally wouldn't admit to it. Like the other Overlords, he replied that he didn't.
The other Overlords truly didn't know about the matter either. An Ruyu wasn't stupid enough to go around announcing such a thing.
"It's good that you didn't!" Mu Fanjun said calmly. She swept her gaze across the crowd and paused for a moment on Ouyang Guang's face. Seeing that no one would admit to it, she didn't probe any further. She slowly closed her eyes and stood there with her hands behind her back, waiting.
Since she didn't move, the Overlords and the disciples behind her all stood there obediently as well.
Not long after, Mu Fanjun's phoenix eyes abruptly opened. They shone brightly as she looked towards the horizon. Everyone quickly looked over as well.
They saw a group of people flying over. Cloud Leopard and the others, as well as the Sea of Constellations Demonic Beasts, were all escorting Miao Yi. Miao Yi was still holding Cui Yongzhen hostage, while Feng Beichen leisurely followed behind them.
When he saw Mu Fanjun standing outside the Nine Heavens Palace, Feng Beichen immediately rushed over and stood a short distance away from Mu Fanjun. With a calm expression on his face, he grabbed An Ruyu and placed his hand around her neck. An Ruyu was in a sorry state as she was held hostage by Feng Beichen's iron grip.
"Senior Sister!" Zong Zhen and the others cried out in concern.
Mu Fanjun gently raised a hand, and the disciples immediately fell silent. She then looked towards Miao Yi, who had landed with a group of people and was holding Cui Yongzhen hostage.
When they arrived, Cloud Leopard and the others hovered in the air and didn't land. Only the Sea of Constellations Four Directional Overlords and the others remained vigilant around Miao Yi.
'How should I put it?' Regardless of whether Miao Yi was right or wrong, the fact that he was able to hold Cui Yongzhen hostage and force Feng Beichen to do the same, and that he was able to resist Feng Beichen and return to the Realm Beyond Heaven was already something that Mu Fanjun admired. However, Mu Fanjun didn't let her emotions show.
"How dare you come back!" Ouyang Guang pointed at Miao Yi and bellowed.
"How dare you!"
"You traitor!"
The Overlords were enraged the moment they saw him. Putting everything else aside, just the fact that Miao Yi had used their lives as a bargaining chip — a Palace Lord using the lives of a group of Overlords as a bargaining chip — aside from how despicable he was, one only needed to think about how dangerous it was back then, and how they had almost lost their lives. It would be strange if they weren't furious.
Zong Zhen and Tang Jun retracted their gazes from Miao Yi and subconsciously exchanged glances. They were both speechless.
Hong Chen and Yue Yao's eyes were filled with worry.
As soon as Miao Yi landed on the steps below, he shot a glance at his Little Third and muttered to himself, 'You think I came willingly? If it weren't for Little Third being held hostage here, I would've left a long time ago.'
This thought only flashed through his mind for an instant. He wasn't someone who would let others criticize him without saying a word. The moment he opened his mouth, he cried out in grief, "Holy Venerable, please help me!"
Mu Fanjun calmly replied, "Oh. You're just a mere Palace Lord. What do you need me to do?"
Miao Yi gestured to the group with his lips and said, "I wonder who among you is working together with the Yao Nation and the Boundless Nation to set up a trap in the Exquisite Refinement Sect to harm me!"
He didn't specify An Ruyu as he first beat everyone up with his staff. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to explain why he didn't care about the lives of a group of Overlords and used their lives as a bargaining chip.
"Nonsense! You're just a Palace Lord. Do you think you're worthy of us plotting against you?!" The Overlords naturally retorted angrily.
Mu Fanjun swept a cold gaze over Cloud Leopard and the people from the Sea of Constellations, then calmly said, "Let's put this matter aside for now!" She then turned to face Feng Beichen and said, "Feng Beichen, to think that I rushed over in time to save you from Yun Aotian. Yet, you killed my Overlords. Are you trying to start a war with me?"
Feng Beichen said, "I'm not someone who kills the innocent. It's just that your subordinate set up a trap to harm four of my Overlords. What's more, it was your subordinate who held my disciple hostage in exchange. My disciple's life is in your subordinate's hands. Since he insisted on forcing me, I had no choice but to fulfill his wish!"
Mu Fanjun said, "Cut the nonsense. What do you want?"
Feng Beichen pushed the flustered An Ruyu away and said, "A life for a life!"
Even though Miao Yi had promised to let Cui Yongzhen go once they arrived here, this wasn't a place where he could make decisions. Just in case … this was the reason why he captured An Ruyu.
Mu Fanjun tilted her head to look at Miao Yi at the bottom of the stairs and calmly said, "Give her to him!"
"Yes!" Miao Yi agreed without hesitation. He pressed down on Cui Yongzhen's neck with his hand. Cui Yongzhen let out a muffled groan, and was instantly thrown away by Miao Yi.
Feng Beichen caught Cui Yongzhen as she staggered over and gave her a push. An Ruyu also staggered away.
Mu Fanjun grabbed An Ruyu and dragged her to the side. Hong Chen and Yue Yao immediately went up to support her and asked anxiously, "Senior Sister, are you alright?"
Feng Beichen casually kept Cui Yongzhen away, and suddenly, his figure flashed as he pounced towards Miao Yi at lightning speed.
"Feng Beichen!" Mu Fanjun shouted and instantly gave chase.
Miao Yi was shocked. He didn't expect Feng Beichen to launch a sneak attack at this place. Furthermore, the power behind Feng Beichen's attack wasn't something he could defend against.
Fortunately, the Four Constellation Overlords beside him all moved in unison. The four of them quickly moved to protect Miao Yi. The power behind their attacks was not something the Overlords could compare to. Furthermore, the four of them had experience fighting against Feng Beichen.
Xiong Wei protected Miao Yi as he quickly retreated. Hong Tian and Fu Qing's fists and legs were like mountains as they intercepted Feng Beichen. The Invincible Eagle's body instantly split into thousands of afterimages, his claws crisscrossing as he rapidly surrounded Feng Beichen.
The moment the four of them exchanged blows, it was as though the heavens and earth were collapsing. Zong Zhen and the group of Overlords quickly invoked their arts to protect the mountain peak, lest the Nine Heavens Palace be destroyed.
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