Chapter 142: Danqi Sect Flees

The Seven Stars Sect truly lived up to its reputation as a Sect with thousands of years of history; its foundation was indeed profound, and the wealth it had accumulated was astonishing.

On the Xu Family's flying boat, everyone's faces were filled with joyful smiles, as if they had found a treasure.

This venture allowed the Xu Family to make a huge profit.

Some people even felt a bit unsatisfied and asked Xu Qingzhou when they would go and destroy the Danqi Sect as well.

Meanwhile, a piece of gossip slowly spread in Yu City, with people discussing it in every street and alley.

“Hey, have you heard? The Seven Stars Sect has been destroyed.”

“That gossip of yours is too fake. The Seven Stars Sect is a perfectly good second-rate force, how could it be destroyed?”

“Yeah, besides the Royal Family and the three first-rate forces, no one would dare say they could destroy the Seven Stars Sect, which has been passed down for thousands of years.”

“This is the Seven Stars Sect's territory, you dare say that? Do you not want to live?”

At first, many people didn't believe it, and there were even some Seven Stars Sect Disciples in the city who got into fights with those spreading the rumors.

But as time passed, more and more people went to the Seven Stars Sect and saw the scene of blood flowing like a river, and they had no choice but to believe it.

Soon, the news of the Seven Stars Sect's destruction spread throughout Liangbei County, reached Huai Dong County, and even the entire Great Qi Dynasty.

After all, the Seven Stars Sect was a second-rate force, possessing many Nascent Soul Realm experts, and had been glorious for thousands of years. Now, suddenly being destroyed, it naturally caused an uproar.

“Which force did it?”

“It was the Lingyue City Xu Family. Many people saw Xu Qingzhou leading the Xu Family elites leave Lingyue City, and the direction they went was also the location of the Seven Stars Sect.”

“Impossible, right? The Xu Family doesn't even have many Purple Mansion Cultivators, how could they destroy the second-rate force Seven Stars Sect?”

“You must have forgotten whose son-in-law the Xu Family Clan Leader is!”

“The Xu Family is too ruthless, truly silent until they strike with astonishing results!”

“Aren't they afraid of the court's punishment?”

“Oh my heavens! A perfectly good Seven Stars Sect is gone just like that. Life is truly unpredictable. I must live in the present, enjoy myself in time, let's go to the pleasure quarters!”

After this news completely spread, the Xu Family's reputation soared once again within the Great Qi Dynasty.

Many forces rushed to the Xu Family, seeking cooperation.

After all, the powerful strength the Xu Family displayed now made it clear to everyone that the Xu Family would surely rise in the future and must be befriended. Even if they couldn't cooperate, they couldn't offend them.

It's just that they came too late. The developed Xu Family no longer needed these partners.

If others and forces heard that the Seven Stars Sect was annihilated by the Xu Family, they would only be surprised and shocked.

The Danqi Sect, upon hearing this news, felt fear and panic.

After all, the Danqi Sect had gone with the Seven Stars Sect to ambush the Xu Family back then. Now that the Seven Stars Sect was destroyed, they naturally worried whether the Danqi Sect would be the Xu Family's next target.

In terms of hard strength, the Danqi Sect was not even as good as the Seven Stars Sect. Since the Seven Stars Sect was easily destroyed, they naturally had no power to resist either.

So the Danqi Sect Sect Leader quickly called the Other Elders together to discuss countermeasures.

The Sect Leader looked gloomily at the Other Elders, whose expressions were also not good.

“Everyone should know by now that the Seven Stars Sect was annihilated by the Xu Family. I have called everyone here to hear your opinions on this matter.”

The Other Elders looked at each other and started cursing.

“The Xu Family is too arrogant. Relying on the support of the Lingyue Sect and Wanbao Pavilion, they actually did something that angers both gods and men. The court will definitely not let them off!”

“Right! The laws of the Great Qi Dynasty clearly stipulate that all forces within the Dynasty must obey the court's orders. The Xu Family doing this is slapping the court's face. The Qi Emperor will definitely not tolerate it.”

The Danqi Sect Sect Leader tapped the table.

“Everyone, leaving aside whether the Qi Emperor will order the Xu Family to be punished, what we need to consider now is whether the Xu Family will make a move against our Danqi Sect.”

He called the Other Elders here to hear their suggestions, not to curse the Xu Family.

Immediately, an Elder angrily rebuked.

“They wouldn't dare!”

“The Seven Stars Sect is destroyed, what wouldn't they dare do?”

“This….”

For a time, the Other Elders were speechless, and at the same time, fear arose in their hearts.

The Seven Stars Sect was destroyed, would their Danqi Sect be far behind?

Whether the Xu Family would be ordered by the Qi Emperor to be punished was the Xu Family's business; they didn't need to consider that.

They only needed to consider how they should resist if the Xu Family made a move, and whether they could withstand it.

“Bang!”

At this moment, an Elder suddenly slammed the table.

“As long as the Xu Family has the idea of attacking us, we will directly relocate the Sect! Move near the Tai Xu Sect, or move to the Royal Capital! I don't believe they would still dare to act!”

The other Other Elders were speechless.

You're making such a fuss, looking so fierce, and I thought you were going to fight them.

As a result, you used such a tough tone and expression to say such a cowardly thing!

However, this was indeed a good method.

The Wanbao Pavilion was neutral. Even if the Lingyue Sect fully helped the Xu Family, it would not directly go to war with the Tai Xu Sect, which had comparable strength, because of this.

If they moved to the Royal Capital, the Xu Family would absolutely not dare to attack them.

The Sect Leader said in a deep voice, “When the Xu Family makes a move, if we move then, we won't be able to escape.”

“Then let's move now! Move to the Royal Capital!”

“The Royal Capital is great, a place of outstanding people and spiritual energy, a good place. Our Danqi Sect will definitely rise rapidly and regain its glory when we go to the Royal Capital!”

“I've long wanted to suggest moving to the Royal Capital.”

“Yes, yes.”

In the past, on other matters, the Other Elders could always have disagreements, and even quarrel directly, arguing until their faces were red and their necks were thick, and there were even a few times when they almost fought.

But on this matter, the Other Elders' opinions were surprisingly consistent.

There wasn't even a need for a voting process; everyone directly expressed their approval to relocate the Sect to the Royal Capital.

So the Danqi Sect immediately took action.

Relocating a Sect has happened many times in history, but it usually takes several years or even decades to prepare for it. Only after everything is ready do they move the entire family.

However, the Danqi Sect didn't prepare anything; they just packed up and left. Some things they couldn't take with them were directly destroyed, and they didn't care about the losses incurred due to the relocation, highlighting their extreme efficiency.

When others asked about the reason for the Danqi Sect's move, they would say that it was for the better development of the Sect.

But everyone knew that the Danqi Sect's hasty move was entirely because they were afraid of being annihilated by the Xu Family, just like the Seven Stars Sect.

Low emotional intelligence: Fleeing in a panic.

High emotional intelligence: Strategic relocation for the better development of the Sect.