Chapter 88: The Villain Dies from Talking Too Much

“Master of Cloudridge Sect, why is it that you won’t let the children eat these foods?”
With a slap of her hand on the table, Qianshuang glared at the sect master, her expression darkening with anger.
She needed no explanation; the reason was clear to her.
Fortunately, Bai Feiyu had been cautious—otherwise, who could say what would have happened if they had eaten that food in ignorance?
Bai Feiyu, Yang Fan, and Shi Yuan all wore cold, indifferent expressions as they looked around.
Now, with his plot uncovered, the master of Cloudridge Sect made no further attempt to conceal his intentions.
His demeanor changed entirely, and he let out a cold laugh.
“Well, well, who would have thought you’d be so vigilant? I must admit, I’m surprised.”
“Since you’ve discovered our little secret, I may as well be honest. Cloudridge Sect has already pledged itself to Scarlet Sky Gate in secret.”
“For years, Scarlet Sky Gate has supported us from the shadows. We cooperated, but they never truly treated us as their own.”
“This has troubled me for years. In this arrangement, Scarlet Sky Gate holds all the leverage—they could end us at any time.”
“And so, I came up with this idea: present the most promising disciples of your Guixu Sect to the elders of Scarlet Sky Gate.”
“That way, I’ll have rendered them a great service and finally be accepted as one of their own.”
“This time, to my surprise, not only did the renowned disciples come, but even the sect master’s daughter is here.”
“My harvest is rich indeed. Though you have seen through my scheme, what does it matter?”
“You have only one Chainbound-level cultivator among you. Do you think, with our strength, we cannot subdue you?”
As he spoke, two other Supreme Elders of Scarlet Sky Gate stepped forward, releasing their full cultivation.
Both of them, too, were Chainbound-level cultivators—formidable indeed.
Around them, nearly all the elite and core disciples of Cloudridge Sect had gathered, forming an imposing force.
For a moment, their overwhelming presence pressed in on Bai Feiyu and his companions.
Bai Feiyu surveyed the scene. Within Cloudridge Sect, all those at the Grand Qi level had assembled—over a hundred in number.

Such a vast force—truthfully, had Bai Feiyu and the others not come prepared, they would have been doomed.
“To be frank, from the moment you set foot in Cloudridge City, your fate was sealed.”
“There’s no one else to blame. Even if you hadn’t poked around, we would have forced you to stay.”
“So, young prodigies, you will not escape today—no matter how much you struggle.”
The sect master’s sneer was cold and unyielding.
Bai Feiyu merely smiled with quiet amusement. After a moment, he replied,
“You really think this force of yours can hold us?”
“What else? You think you’ll snatch victory from the jaws of defeat?” the sect master laughed maniacally.
In his mind, such a reversal was impossible. After all, the opposition had only one Chainbound-level cultivator, while they had three, not to mention a legion of Grand Qi disciples—the full might of Cloudridge Sect.
With so many Chainbound-level fighters, how could a few mere youngsters possibly prevail?
Guixu Sect was indeed formidable, dispatching even a single Chainbound-level disciple at will, but Cloudridge Sect would not be so easily cowed.
“Hahaha!”
At the sect master’s words, Bai Feiyu, Yang Fan, and Shi Yuan burst into raucous laughter, as if they had just heard the most amusing joke.
These three, did he really think he could keep them here? Utter folly!
“This time, it’s finally my turn to shine. Bai Feiyu, Yang Fan, for what happened before, I apologize—I was not my own master.”
“Today, let me atone for my past deeds!”
As he spoke, Shi Yuan unleashed a violent surge of power, his aura growing suddenly oppressive.
“Another Chainbound-level disciple?”
The sect master’s face darkened. Two Chainbound-level disciples—Guixu Sect was truly lavish with its resources.
His own sect’s greatest strength was only at the Chainbound level, yet Guixu Sect, just to escort a single artifact, could send two such cultivators. Such power was not something any ordinary sect could muster.
Moreover, he had probed before and found this youth’s cultivation to be merely at the Grand Qi level.

How had things changed so drastically, and so suddenly?
What he did not know was that Shi Yuan had trained in the Darkness Sect since childhood, mastering the arts of concealing his cultivation to perfection.
Even the elders of Guixu Sect had failed to discern the truth—how could a mere Chainbound-level cultivator hope to see through it?
“Hmph, even with two Chainbound-level disciples, you may be troublesome, but you still cannot guarantee victory.”
“We have three Chainbound-level cultivators, countless Grand Qi disciples, and the sect’s great defensive array is already active. No matter how formidable you may be, escape is impossible.”
“My advice: don’t resist. Surrender quietly, and we will spare your cultivation.”
“Otherwise…”
The sect master was about to finish, but Bai Feiyu, growing impatient, cut him off,
“Have you ever heard the saying, ‘Villains perish because they talk too much’?”
“At a moment like this, you still can’t keep your mouth shut. Aren’t you afraid of tripping over your own schemes?”
Bai Feiyu looked at the sect master as if he were nothing more than a jest, inciting a wave of fury among the disciples.
Anyone who had risen this far was an elite, handpicked for their loyalty and ability, well aware of the sect’s secrets.
Now, with their grand plan on the verge of success, Bai Feiyu’s mockery stung all the more.
“Sect master of Cloudridge, you’ve raised a loyal pack of dogs. It seems each one was carefully selected.”
Bai Feiyu’s voice thundered as he gazed down upon the disciples like a mighty dragon,
“But you fools think that following this sect master was the right path?”
“Don’t you see? He’s led you straight into ruin. With your talents, you might have had a future in Guixu Sect, but you’ve chosen the wrong road and blocked your own way.”
At his words, the disciples could no longer contain themselves. Enraged, they surged toward Bai Feiyu.
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