Inside the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion, disciples kept coming to report.
Because the Clear Wind Sect had mobilized all their members, information kept coming in.
"So fast? Only less than a hundred li away?"
Ye Tianyi listened to the latest intelligence, her face also showing some surprise.
The Clear Wind Sect was a thousand li away from Tianyi City, how could a full mobilization be so fast?
A distance of a thousand li was indeed not far for cultivators who could use Sword Flight, but for such a large group to mobilize, it was still unexpectedly fast.
"Don't panic, even if they all come, so what? Our Heavenly Clothes Pavilion is inside the city, can they directly attack the city? They'll only first challenge us outside the city gates."
Ye Qiuyue was much calmer. She also sensed that Chen Shunyi was nearby, otherwise she would have long gone out to face them all single-handedly.
"Aunt, Chen Lou has already relocated all the nearby residents, this area has been designated by him as a Combat Zone."
Ye Tianyi wasn't optimistic at all, there was no guarantee the other side wouldn't really attack the city.
"Rest assured, this is their last bottom line. If we keep avoiding battle, they would attack here. Chen Lou can't bear this risk. If possible, he doesn't want our two families to fight inside the city."
Ye Qiuyue explained.
She naturally also knew the nearby residents had been relocated, but Chen Lou's approach, if handled poorly, could destroy the entire city. He couldn't afford that risk, so the Clear Wind Sect wouldn't attack the city from the start.
"Have the other Elders come out of seclusion? Have them come here."
Ye Qiuyue continued to ask.
"I've already sent someone to call them."
Ye Tianyi replied.
A quarter of an hour later.
"Great Elder, we're here."
As soon as the voice fell, four women walked in, including the Fifth Elder who had just finished healing.
"You've all been in the early Soul Formation stage for a long time. Although the Clear Wind Sect has more Soul Formation cultivators than us, it doesn't matter. Many of them have just broken through in recent years, their foundations are unstable. Your task is to fight one against two. Don't aim to win, just buy time."
Ye Qiuyue arranged the tactics. Because they were short on numbers, she could only have these Elders fight one against two. Moreover, she had learned from Duan Mingfei that these Soul Formation cultivators weren't very strong.
"When the time comes, Chen Shunyi will definitely block me. Tianyi, as the Pavilion Master, you'll contain the Clear Wind Ancestor. Xiao'er, the Clear Wind Sect's Great Elder and Second Elder will be left to you. They're both mid Soul Formation stage. Only your two bodyguards here can match them."
"As for Nascent Soul stage and below, just focus on self-preservation. The outcome of this battle has nothing to do with you. I don't think the other side will fight to the death either. When necessary, you can escape."
Ye Qiuyue kept arranging things. Actually, the key to this battle was still her. If she could defeat Chen Shunyi in a short time, then this battle would have no suspense. But if the fight became deadlocked, then they could only rely on these Soul Formation cultivators.
"I also want to contribute, and by the way rescue my elder brother."
Duan Mingfei, who had been sent for healing, had returned.
"In your current condition, can you really fight?"
Qin Xiao asked with some doubt.
"I don't need full strength. Let me deal with my brother. He and I are both solid Soul Formation cultivators. Your Elders might not be his match. He won't be ruthless with me. When the time comes, I'll turn him against them. As long as you help remove his restrictions, I'll persuade him to join the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion too."
Duan Mingfei was telling the truth. Even with only ten percent of his cultivation, his brother wouldn't be ruthless with him. He wanted to turn his brother against them.
"Xiao'er, what do you think?"
Ye Qiuyue didn't make the decision herself, but asked Qin Xiao.
"I think it's feasible. I can see they have deep brotherly affection. Perhaps it's a good method."
Qin Xiao directly gambled, not afraid whether Duan Mingfei was truly sincere. Now, having one more combatant meant one more chance of victory.
If he lost the bet, he could just step in to contain them himself. If he won the bet, it would be much easier.
"Alright, since you're willing to participate in the battle, then count you in."
Ye Qiuyue saw Qin Xiao agreed and didn't object.
"Report, the Clear Wind Sect has reached the city gates, they're challenging us."
Just after arrangements were made, a disciple came to report that the other side had reached the city gates.
"In that case, let's go to the city gates. I also don't want this Heavenly Clothes Pavilion to be destroyed."
Ye Qiuyue heard they had arrived and chose to directly face the battle.
Subsequently, all cultivators above Foundation Establishment in the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion also fully mobilized.
As for the other three captured Nascent Soul cultivators from the Clear Wind Sect, they were all sealed in their Spiritual Seas and sent for healing. Without Spiritual Qi, even Qi Condensation disciples could guard them.
Arriving at the city gates, there were already two forces present: the City Lord Manor and the Clear Wind Sect.
"Pavilion Master Ye, this City Lord has tried his best to stop them. But as you know, our Supreme Heavenly Dynasty can't interfere in your conflicts. You should resolve your grievances outside the city."
Seeing the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion people arrive, Chen Lou quickly stepped forward, hypocritically saying.
"Don't act anymore. We both know the truth. Tell me, how much effort did your City Lord Manor put in?"
Qin Xiao really couldn't stand it anymore and stepped forward to say.
"Qin Xiao, don't slander people. This City Lord has tried his best to help persuade them for you, and you actually slander this City Lord. In that case, this City Lord won't interfere anymore."
Although exposed, Chen Lou still had to act because many commoners had come out to watch the show. He had to claim reason first. Even if things escalated later, it wouldn't be his concern.
"Ye Qiuyue, last time you attacked our mountain gate, killed my disciples. Today I want your Heavenly Clothes Pavilion to pay in blood."
The Clear Wind Ancestor also used the banner of justice.
"Now it's not your turn to speak yet. Chen Shunyi, come out."
Ye Qiuyue didn't pay attention to the Clear Wind Ancestor, but shouted toward a direction.
"Ye Qiuyue, I'm not here for you. I'm here to kill Qin Xiao. I'm not interfering in your matters. He has ruined my plans multiple times, last time even insulted my disciple. Today I must kill him."
Chen Shunyi also found a justifiable pretext. I'm not interfering in your conflict, I'm settling personal grievances. I kill Qin Xiao, you intervene to stop me, then we fight together. Then it's not my problem.
"Alright, even if I didn't insult your disciple, you'd have other excuses. Isn't this matter exactly what you planned?"
Qin Xiao was also somewhat speechless. So all your excuses stem from me? I'm the sinner?
"Kid, say whatever you want. Today you will definitely die."
Chen Shunyi also couldn't be bothered to refute. Indeed, excuses-you can find as many as you want. But since there's a suitable one, naturally it's better.
"Chen Shunyi, do you think I didn't include you in my calculations? Today, since our Heavenly Clothes Pavilion dares to come out, naturally we have confidence."
Ye Qiuyue also didn't care what excuse the other side had. If you want to fight, our Heavenly Clothes Pavilion isn't afraid either.
"Then I wonder if you included this old man in your calculations?"
Right at this moment, an old figure walked out.
"Yao Tiansheng? What do you mean by this?"
Ye Qiuyue saw the newcomer was Yao Tiansheng and her expression turned grave. Yao Tiansheng was late Soul Formation stage, half-step from the peak, enough to change the battle situation.
"What do I mean? Naturally to kill Qin Xiao. He first killed this old man's son, then killed this old man's sworn son. With such a rare opportunity, how could this old man miss it?"
Yao Tiansheng didn't need to find excuses. He was here to kill Qin Xiao.
The current situation had already exceeded Ye Qiuyue's expectations. Yao Tiansheng's appearance directly made matters worse.