Having been given a second chance at life, I choose to join the Demonic Sect!

Subsequently, Cao Meng released more of Zhong Jielian's memories.

When Zhong Bilian was seventeen, she traveled around seeking immortality and enlightenment, but her companion died because of her wealth.

He joined the Heavenly Sect at the age of eighteen and officially began his cultivation.

During his cultivation journey, he once murdered disciples of a sect and killed disciples of the allied factions Star Pavilion and Tianyuan Valley.

Using the name of a direct disciple of the Xuantian Sect, they extorted money from affiliated forces...

Zhong Bilian has committed countless evil deeds throughout her cultivation!

"What a magnificent Xuantian Sect! It truly deserves to be called a top-tier righteous sect!"

"You old dog Tiancong, your Xuantian Sect is full of filth and evil, what do you have to say now!"

Cao Meng sternly rebuked and questioned Daoist Tiancong, recalling how, in his previous life, when he was wronged, this old dog Tiancong kept saying he wanted to kill him for the sake of the sect's honor.

But this old dog Tiancong's disciple is the real demon!
"Xuantian Sect, your personal disciples killed my Star Pavilion disciples. You'd better give my Star Pavilion a reasonable explanation!"

"You'd better give Tianyuan Valley an explanation too!"

The Void Refinement stage elders of Star Pavilion and Tianyuan Valley simultaneously launched an attack on Xuantian Sect.

Their sect's disciples died at the hands of the demonic faction's disciples, so they have nothing to say.

However, the Xuantian Sect and they belong to the same righteous faction, and the fact that the disciples of the Xuantian Sect killed their sect members shows a disregard for their alliance.

If there were no evidence, that would be one thing, but now that the evidence is on the table, an explanation must be given.

They want to take this opportunity to give Xuantian Sect a good beating and make them bleed.

"This……"

For a moment, Daoist Tiancong was at a loss. He glanced at his uncle Mingfeng and saw that the other man's face had become even more unpleasant.

"Fellow Daoists of Star Pavilion and Tianyuan Valley, please rest assured. Since it is my Xuantian Sect that has failed in its management, we will naturally give you an explanation and appropriate compensation!"

To prevent the situation from escalating further, Mingfeng had no choice but to stabilize Xingchen Pavilion and Tianyuan Valley for the time being.

As for compensation, Mingfeng refused to give any, since Daoist Tiancong wasn't from his lineage.

The matter of explanation and compensation should be handled by Tiancong's lineage.

"Humph!"

Mingfeng glared at Tiancong Daoist and snorted coldly.

Daoist Tiancong knew that he would definitely be impeached by Mingfeng this time, and there was a high chance that he would lose his position as sect leader and be demoted to peak master.

"Mingfeng, you've completely lost now. Hand over your bets right now, or I'll cripple you!"

Nangong Yan made a strong statement this time, saying that if Mingfeng dared to say no, she would take immediate action.

Back then, among her peers, Nangong Yan, although not as powerful as War Demon Lü Xiaobu, was still a local tyrant.

Many of her peers from both the righteous and demonic paths have been beaten by Nangong Yan, including Ming Feng from the Xuantian Sect.

Although it had been hundreds of years since the last time she beat up Mingfeng, Nangong Yan was absolutely confident that she could cripple Mingfeng in a one-on-one fight.

"A bet's a bet, here you go!"

Mingfeng gritted his teeth in anger, and with no other choice, he had to hand over the bet: a low-grade sixth-order spirit sword.

Cao Meng quickly put the bet away. As for the sixth-grade low-level spirit sword, Cao Meng knew without a doubt that it was nothing special, otherwise Ming Feng wouldn't have used it as a bet.

Although this sixth-grade low-level spirit sword isn't anything special, it should still fetch a few spirit stones if sold.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the play isn't over yet, let's continue watching!"

Then Cao Meng continued to play Zhong Bilian's memories, but Tiancong Daoist, fearing it would cause more trouble, quickly stopped him:

"You little thief, we've already paid the bet, you should stop now!"

Daoist Tiancong felt that they couldn't continue releasing the fish; if they did, something new and serious might happen.

"I think it's better to continue releasing them, after all, quite a few disciples of my Po Jun Mansion have died under mysterious circumstances!"

"My Ten Thousand Beasts Sect is no exception!"

One by one, the other top sects in the righteous faction spoke out against the Xuan Tian Sect.

Zhong Bilian's hands are too dirty. Several top righteous sects, including Po Jun Mansion, also want to know if any of their disciples have died at her hands.

If so, they will also try to squeeze a hefty sum out of the Xuantian Sect.

As more of Zhong Bilian's memories are released, they become apparent.

As expected, an interesting scene unfolded: it turned out that Master Tiancong had known about some of Zhong Bilian's deeds all along.

However, Daoist Tiancong did not punish her, but only warned her to restrain herself and handle the matter more cleanly.

……

"You old dog Tiancong, as the sect leader of Xuantian Sect, you clearly know about your disciple's evil deeds, yet you do not punish him but only warn him. This is clearly covering up for him and allowing him to commit violence!"

"You are truly a competent master and sect leader!"

Cao Meng's words immediately resonated with many, and many people began to question Tiancong Daoist.

"What a cunning sect leader of the Xuantian Sect! Knowing full well that his disciples killed my Tianyuan Valley disciples, he still protects them and pretends not to know!"

Yi Kong, the Void Refinement stage patriarch of Tianyuan Valley, slammed his fist on the table and began to berate them.

"Mingfeng, in my opinion, your Xuantian Sect disciples dared to violate the alliance agreement and attack my Xingchen Pavilion and Tianyuan Valley disciples. It's probably because the higher-ups of your Xuantian Sect are dissatisfied with our two sects!"

Hong Zhao, the Void Refinement stage patriarch of the Star Pavilion, played this support role exceptionally well.

With Yi Kong and Hong Zhao working together, they escalated the original grudges between disciples into grudges between the sect's higher-ups.

Seeing that things were getting interesting, Cao Meng immediately started to watch the show.

Now that things have escalated so much, Mingfeng is so angry that his eyes are bloodshot and he wants to kill someone.

In order to stabilize the situation, he could only suppress his anger and apologize to Yi Kong and Hong Zhao:
"Fellow Daoists, rest assured, our Xuantian Sect will definitely give your sect an explanation!"

After apologizing to Yi Kong and Hong Zhao, Ming Feng turned his murderous gaze toward Daoist Tian Cong. If the situation hadn't prevented it, he would have slapped Tian Cong to death.

Originally, this matter was at most a grudge between disciples.

Even if Xuantian Sect has to give an explanation to Xingchen Pavilion and Tianyuan Valley, it only needs to pluck a few hairs and give some compensation, which is not much of a loss for Xuantian Sect.

Now, because of Tiancong's stupidity, Yi Kong and Hong Zhao seized the opportunity to escalate the situation, turning it into a feud between sects.

To resolve this now, at least some blood will have to be shed.

"Tiancong, you have failed to properly teach your disciples and have protected them. Your sins are grave. I hereby revoked your position as Sect Master of Xuantian Sect and demoted you to Peak Master!"

Mingfeng announced in front of everyone that he was removed from the position of sect leader of Tiancong Sect, which was considered a temporary explanation to Yi Kong and Hong Zhao.

"Uncle-Master, even if you want to abolish my position as sect leader, you should still discuss it with the other elders!"

Daoist Tiancong did not want to be dismissed; he still wanted to struggle a bit more.

He wanted to stall until he returned to the Xuantian Sect, hoping his master and grandmaster could protect him.

"Discuss?"

Mingfeng gave a cold, mocking laugh, then cursed:

"Fool, you'd better explain the stupid thing you've done to your master!"

Mingfeng felt that no matter how much they discussed what had happened today, it wouldn't make a difference.

Now that Yi Kong and Hong Zhao have pinned their hopes on Daoist Tian Cong, even if Daoist Tian Cong is stripped of his position as sect leader, it still won't be enough to explain things!
"Mingfeng, this explanation is probably not enough!"

Hongzhao and Yi Kong wanted more than just punishment for Daoist Tiancong; they desired a tangible explanation. "Fellow Daoists," Hongzhao said, "you are aware of my relationship with Tiancong. After some time, my Xuantian Sect will discuss and resolve the matter, and we will naturally provide you with a reasonable explanation that will satisfy you!"

Mingfeng's meaning can be translated as:

I am not familiar with Daoist Tiancong, as he is not from my faction.

I, Mingfeng, am not a victim of injustice; I will not give you anything.

If you want to extort money, go find the lineage of Tiancong Daoren.

When Mingfeng spoke up, Hongzhao and Yikong were displeased, but they couldn't say anything.

The only way to put pressure on the Xuantian Sect is after the Hehuan Sect's banquet ends.

Su Qingyue looked at the Xuantian Sect, now infamous, and Tiancong Daoist had been removed from his position as sect leader.

Cao Meng, why did you have to make things like this?
Cao Meng, is this your revenge against the Xuantian Sect?
Su Qingyue felt terrible. She wondered how she could possibly bring Cao Meng back to the Xuantian Sect now that things had escalated to this point.
Even if she brings Cao Meng back to the Xuantian Sect, how could the elders in the sect possibly forgive Cao Meng's behavior!
Unless Cao Meng's value outweighs the losses he brings to the Xuantian Sect.

However, Su Qingyue felt she needed to find some time to talk to Cao Meng alone.

I must take Cao Meng away when the time comes. If he listens to my advice, I will tie him up and take him back to Biyun Peak.

"Gentlemen, the show is almost over, the intermission should be over, let's continue the sparring!"

Cao Meng felt that things hadn't escalated much, so the younger generation continued their sparring.

"You old dog Tiancong, here's your precious disciple back!"

Cao Meng threw Zhong Bilian directly to Tiancong Daoist. Although he released Zhong Bilian, he knew that this beast would not survive.

Zhong Bilian, that beast, has caused great harm to Daoist Tiancong and Xuantian Sect. How could Xuantian Sect possibly let her go?

"This beast deserves to die!"

Now that Tiancong Daoist has been stripped of his position as sect leader, he is burning with rage. After convicting Zhong Bilian, he struck Zhong Bilian dead with a single palm strike, ensuring that Zhong Bilian's body and soul are destroyed and he will never be reincarnated.

As the saying goes, "If a child is raised but not taught, it is the father's fault!"

"By my decree, from this day forward, Zhong Bilian and his nine generations of relatives shall be slaves for eternity. Any rebellion will be met with death!"

Mingfeng lost a sixth-grade low-level spirit sword because of Zhong Bilian, which is not something that Zhong Bilian can repay with just his life.

Mingfeng wants Zhong Bilian's entire clan to pay the price, to be enslaved for generations and suffer a fate worse than death!
As the sparring continued, Cao Meng gave Qin Lin'er a meaningful look.

"One hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones per match!"

Qin Lin'er immediately understood and offered her terms.

Qin Lin'er felt that Cao Meng had just won a sixth-grade low-level spirit sword, so she had to teach this scoundrel Cao a lesson.

"Ok!"

Cao Meng nodded in agreement. After deducting the 100,000 from the previous attack, this girl still owed him 900,000 low-grade spirit stones.

This girl needs to win nine more games in a row to pay off her debt!

The thought of spending 100,000 low-grade spirit stones in one match filled Qin Lin'er with enthusiasm.

"You useless disciples of the Xuantian Sect, do you dare to fight me, Qin Lin'er?"

Qin Lin'er wasn't afraid of offending anyone, and directly challenged them to a fight.
"Hey, you witch of the Hehuan Sect, Tian Kang, a direct disciple of the Xuantian Sect, has come to fight you!"

After Tian Kang jumped into the training ground, he had just exchanged a few blows with Qin Lin'er.

Qin Lin'er seized the opportunity and struck his dantian with her alchemy furnace, shattering the golden core within him.

Qin Lin'er actually had the ability to kill Tian Kang, but she didn't. Instead, she chose to cripple Tian Kang's cultivation.

It wasn't that Qin Lin'er was merciful, but rather that she wanted to disgust the Xuan Tian Sect.

It goes without saying which is more troublesome, a dead person or a disabled person.

"You cowards of the Xuantian Sect, does anyone still dare to come up and fight me?"

After defeating Tian Kang, Qin Lin'er continued to hurl insults and challenge the disciples of the Xuantian Sect.

An impatient disciple of the Xuantian Sect jumped into the battlefield, thinking that Qin Lin had already fought a fierce battle and must be short of spiritual power, so he could capture her.

Imagination is beautiful, but it is first cruel.

Qin Lin'er seized the opportunity and ruthlessly shattered his golden core.

……

In the blink of an eye, Qin Lin'er won thirteen consecutive matches, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

Although Qin Lin'er was only at the fifth level of the Golden Core stage, her combat strength was close to that of a half-step Nascent Soul cultivator.

It can be said that they caught the Xuantian Sect disciples off guard, crippling thirteen of the Xuantian Sect's direct disciples in one fell swoop.

Some of them recognized Qin Lin'er as the disciple who withdrew from the Wenjian Sect during the Sword Debate Competition.

Back then, everyone thought Qin Lin'er was a good-for-nothing, but after today's battle, we know she is a rare gem!
Qin Lin'er crippled thirteen direct disciples of the Xuantian Sect in succession, which greatly angered the Xuantian Sect.

"She's already exhausted. Go and cripple her later!"

Master Tiancong gave an instruction to one of his personal disciples, saying that he could secure revenge in the fourteenth round.

Little did they know that Qin Lin'er simply stopped fighting, left the training ground, and returned to the seating area.

Qin Lin'er isn't stupid. She's already a bit exhausted, so why does she still want to fight?
Seeing that Qin Lin'er had stopped fighting, Daoist Tiancong angrily rebuked her:
"Little vixen, you've crippled thirteen disciples of my Xuantian Sect. Now you think you can just let it go?"

It should be noted that the disciples of the Xuantian Sect are trained at great expense, and if nothing unexpected happens, their minimum achievement will be the first level of the Nascent Soul stage.

Qin Lin'er crippled thirteen of her personal disciples, which is equivalent to crippling thirteen future Nascent Soul stage cultivators.

Now that Xuantian Sect finally had a chance to fight back, the other side stopped fighting and ran away. Daoist Tiancong couldn't swallow this insult.

"Tiancong, you old dog, aren't you just unable to swallow this insult?"

"I'll personally go up to the arena to defend my title, giving you the chance to cripple me."

"If any of your Xuantian Sect's direct disciples have the guts, come onto the arena! No matter how many of you come, I'll crush them all!"

Cao Meng immediately gave Tian Cong, that old dog, a good scolding. He called him a scoundrel who deserved to be cursed!

The Xuantian Sect dared not accept Cao Meng's challenge.

Cao Meng's cultivation level of half-step Nascent Soul has now spread far and wide.

The most powerful of the Xuantian Sect's direct disciples of the same generation as Cao Meng is only at the half-step Nascent Soul stage, and they haven't even brought him along yet.

Not to mention that none of the direct disciples of the Xuantian Sect are Cao Meng's match, even among the direct disciples of the same generation from other sects, none of them are Cao Meng's match.

Since Cao Meng couldn't easily go around bullying the scoundrels, Zi Rou'er jumped up instead. Although she couldn't beat up Cao Meng, she could bully the others.

"You cowards from the Xuantian Sect, come out and fight this young lady!"

Zi Rou'er also planned to take a beating on the Xuan Tian Sect disciples. After all, the Xuan Tian Sect had lost so many matches and their morale was low, so this was the perfect opportunity to kick them while they were down.

"Cao Meng, give me the money! My 1.3 million low-grade spirit stones!"

Qin Lin'er then approached Cao Meng to ask for her reward, as she was too poor and needed spirit stones to replenish her belongings.

"Hey little girl, let me do the math for you. You won thirteen matches in total, which is 1.3 million low-grade spirit stones!"

A few months ago, you lent me 100,000 low-grade spirit stones, promising to repay me one million!

After deducting the one million, that leaves three hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones!

After Cao Meng explained things to Qin Lin'er, he took out a storage ring and gave it to her:
"Here you go, three thousand mid-grade spirit stones!"

Cao Meng felt he'd gotten a bit of a loss. Three thousand mid-grade spirit stones could have been exchanged for at least three hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones, and he'd let this girl earn tens of thousands more low-grade spirit stones. (End of Chapter)