NOVEL NEXT Chapter 181
The Old Ancestor has fallen?
Upon hearing this, the elders and disciples of the Jiuyan Sect were all shocked.
After a brief moment of astonishment, they were stunned into silence.
They didn’t want to believe it, for in their eyes, the Jiuyan Old Ancestor was so powerful and always considered the sect’s well-being.
But recalling the bell that tolled nine times, they couldn’t help but believe.
Even during a major sect war, the bell only tolled eight times.
Nine tolls must signify a catastrophe. And the fall of the Jiuyan Old Ancestor was indeed a catastrophe!
Furthermore, Xiao Ting, as the Supreme Great Elder of the Jiuyan Sect, would never dare to joke about the Old Ancestor’s demise.
Therefore, everyone eventually came to the conclusion that the Old Ancestor had probably truly fallen…
The elders and disciples bowed their heads in silence, feeling distressed.The scenes of the Jiuyan Old Ancestor preaching were still vivid in their minds.
They had witnessed with their own eyes the day the Jiuyan Old Ancestor emerged from his coffin to help and save the sect, withstanding the heavenly tribulation with his physical body.
They had also seen, with their own eyes, the Old Ancestor breaking out of his coffin, willing to destroy the main peak to demonstrate his determination to save the sect!
Such a great Old Ancestor…
Though somewhat moody, he valued the sect more than his own life.
Yet such an Old Ancestor had met an abrupt end.
“Old Ancestor…”
With a soft call, many disciples already had tears in their eyes.
Their voices choked with emotion. They clenched their fists, glaring at the sky.
Though silent, they were clearly accusing the heavens of injustice!
Why did their Old Ancestor have to fall? Why not the Buddha Old Ancestor?
The latter looked more detestable their Ancestor!
“Sigh.”
Jiang Chen let out a deep sigh.
He too felt regretful. He vaguely remembered that the day the Jiuyan Old Ancestor broke out of his coffin, his eyes were so defiant, furious, and unwilling.
Those were the eyes of someone determined to defy the heavens!
Unexpectedly, the Jiuyan Old Ancestor had passed away before he could do so.
Jiang Chen mourned for the Jiuyan Old Ancestor in his heart for a second.
Jiang Chen decided that when he returned to the Jiuyan Sect, he would have Xiaobai and Qingning properly bury the Jiuyan Old Ancestor and then erect a monument.
That woman and tiger had become increasingly skilled at burying people. Surely they would do a good job, right?
‘The Jiuyan Old Ancestor has fallen. It’s about time for me to slip away,’ he thought.
Without the Jiuyan Old Ancestor, the Jiang family’s hope of using the Jiuyan Sect for protection was dashed.
Moreover, Jiuyan Sect’s situation would undoubtedly be extremely difficult.
A slight misstep could lead to the sect’s destruction!
As a major villain, it was only fitting for his character to slip away at such a critical moment.
As for where to slip away to, Jiang Chen hadn’t decided yet.
He couldn’t return to the Upper Domain for the time being. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have the strength to deal with the Jiang family’s downfall yet if he triggered it prematurely.
‘Perhaps I could join a Demonic Sect?’ Jiang Chen began to consider his options.
As he pondered, he let out another long sigh.
Why did the Jiuyan Old Ancestor have to fall?
Although the old man looked like he wouldn’t live long, his demise was still too sudden.
Was it Lin Feng’s doing?
“How tragic…”
Jiang Chen decided to extend his moment of silence from one second to three seconds.
Many others shared his sentiment.
Suddenly, an elder from the main peak pointed at Lin Feng and cursed, “Lin Feng!! It must be you. It must be the backlash of your Son of Destiny’s luck that caused the Old Ancestor to fall!”
With these words, the people of the Jiuyan Sect cast murderous glances at Lin Feng.
Feeling so many angry stares, Lin Feng’s scalp tingled.
What did this have to do with him?
Even if it were truly a backlash of luck, it wasn’t something he could control! He was innocent!
And speaking of the people from the Buddha Temple, when they heard the phrase “The Old Ancestor has fallen,” they were all struck as if by lightning.
They didn’t doubt the truth of the matter because when it came to their own Old Ancestor, even Xiao Ting wouldn’t dare to speak recklessly.
Therefore, the fall of the Jiuyan Old Ancestor was an absolute fact.
Now, the people of the Buddha Temple only had one question.
The Jiuyan Old Ancestor has fallen, and yet you still dare to cause trouble in the Buddha Temple?
And you keep shouting, “Jiuyan Old Ancestor, invincible”?
Isn’t this deceiving the monks too much?!
Such actions were unbearable!
“Old Ancestor!” A monk couldn’t contain his anger.
“With just one command from the Old Ancestor, we could keep all the people from the Jiuyan Sect here today! That would also restore the face of our Buddha Temple!”
The Buddha Old Ancestor didn’t respond but just smiled faintly, appearing extremely composed.
In fact, when he had resolved to battle the Jiuyan Old Ancestor just a moment ago, he was extremely anxious inside.
After all, the Jiuyan Old Ancestor came from the Upper Domain, his age unknown, and his strength unfathomable.
But now?
The Jiuyan Old Ancestor was gone.
With just him alone, he could annihilate all the people from the Jiuyan Sect.
But immediately, the Buddha Old Ancestor thought of another issue and looked at Lin Feng meaningfully.
This Son of Destiny was too formidable!
Having joined the Jiuyan Sect for only a few months, he had directly caused the Jiuyan Old Ancestor’s death.
The Buddha Old Ancestor began to wonder if he could withstand it himself…
“This really has nothing to do with me!” Lin Feng cried out while feeling wronged.
“Hehe.”
The Buddha Old Ancestor still smiled faintly, confident in himself, and reassured, “Everything in the world cannot escape the words ’cause and effect.’ It seems that old Xiao must have committed some karmic sin, hence his demise.”
“That’s right, it must be so!” Lin Feng quickly agreed, trying to clear his association.
Just as the Buddha Old Ancestor was about to say something else.
“Buddha Old Ancestor, my Jiuyan Sect is willing to compensate for the losses of the Buddha Temple!” The Supreme Great Elder of the Jiuyan Sect, Xiao Ting, suddenly spoke up.
“Compensate?”
The Buddha Old Ancestor raised an eyebrow.
The Buddha Temple had been mostly destroyed, most of the ordinary disciples were seriously injured, and one of the Great Ascetic Monks had fallen.
The loss was staggering!
However, if the Jiuyan Sect was willing to bleed heavily, he would consider letting the Jiuyan Sect off the hook.
After all, they were both righteous sects, and it wasn’t good to completely fall out.
More importantly, with the Jiuyan Sect Old Ancestor gone, he, the Buddha Old Ancestor, disdained to bully the weak.
“The Buddha Temple has suffered too much this time. If the Jiuyan Sect is willing to cede half of their territory, you may leave,” the Buddha Old Ancestor finally said.
“That is the foundation of our sect and cannot be used for trade,” Xiao Ting shook his head in refusal.
“If that’s the case, then leave behind your sect’s divine-grade Jade Water Glazed Dome Realm to compensate for the losses of Buddha Temple,” came the counteroffer.
“The Jade Water Glazed Dome Realm is the treasure of our sect and equally non-negotiable.”
After being rejected twice in a row, the Old Ancestor of Buddha Temple grew angry.
He doubted the situation. Had the Jiuyan Sect not realized their current predicament?
One must know that with the fall of the Jiuyan Old Ancestor, whether it’s territory or divine instruments, it’s only a matter of time before they are seized by other sects!
Since it’s destined to be lost, it would be best to proactively offer them now in exchange for the sect’s survival.
“Amitabha.” the Old Ancestor of Buddha Temple murmured, his voice rolling like thunder.
“Since that’s the case, then all members of the Jiuyan Sect shall stay here today! With the compassion of Buddha, allow me to personally guide all of you!”
“Hold on!”
Xiao Ting raised his hand to interrupt, speaking earnestly: “The Jiuyan Sect possesses an item, the value of which surpasses that of territories and divine instruments!”
“Oh? What might that be?” The Old Ancestor of Buddha Temple showed interest.
“This item is…”
Taking a deep breath, Xiao Ting turned his gaze towards Lin Feng.
“Me?!”
Pointing at his own nose, Lin Feng was bewildered.
“Correct!”
Xiao Ting nodded solemnly, his voice resounding: “The Jiuyan Sect is willing to offer this Son of Destiny to the Buddha Temple as compensation for the losses incurred!”
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