Chapter 459: Venerable Lei's Mental Collapse, Battle of the Four Venerables
A sudden shout interrupted Venerable Lei mid sentence.
But it wasn't Wu Tian who spoke.
It was his supposed "ally" his own dear disciple, Feng Qing'er!
The outburst left everyone stunned.
What was happening?
Had they turned on each other before the fight even started?
"Venerable Lei, whatever business you have with Cai Lin Pavilion has nothing to do with the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan! If you think you can drag my clan into this to use as your shield, you must be delusional!"
Each word Feng Qing'er spoke was like a slap to Venerable Lei's face.
"From this day forth, I, Feng Qing'er, have no ties to Wind Lightning Pavilion!"
Silence.
Venerable Lei's face turned deathly pale.
No ties?
What had happened to her during this time?
"Qing'er, you "
"Venerable Lei, please address me as Feng Qing'er!"
His mouth hung slightly open.
He felt as if the ground beneath him had been ripped away.
So that's why Venerable Yan returned her so easily…
He wanted me to know that my 'backing' was gone!
At the side, Venerable Sword's expression also shifted.
Venerable Lei had lost his confidence?
The Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan was infamous for its tyranny across the continent.
Venerable Lei had only kept Feng Qing'er in Wind Lightning Pavilion to gain favor with them.
But now that was no longer an option.
His face darkened like the storm clouds above thick and oppressive, blocking out the sun.
"Hmph! Venerable Yan, you're pushing things too far!"
Venerable Lei's body erupted with lightning, summoning a thunderous roar from the heavens.
"Today, I'll personally test your strength! You dare challenge Wind Lightning Pavilion in its own territory?!"
"Ten Thousand Thunder Descends!"
As a Dou Venerate, he didn't hesitate.
With a wave of his arm, countless bolts of lightning came crashing down toward Wu Tian.
But at that moment, another figure moved.
Venerable Feng raised his hand, manipulating space itself to block the incoming lightning.
"Venerable Lei, if you want to challenge the Pavilion Master, you'll have to get through me first!"
Venerable Feng deeply respected Yao Chen, and even more so the man Yao Chen feared.
His figure flickered as he appeared beside Venerable Lei, launching an attack.
Meanwhile, Venerable Sword made his move as well.
A swordsman never hesitates.
Having chosen a path, he never turns back.
Without a shred of underestimation, he unleashed his strongest attack.
"Ten Thousand Swords as One!"
A blinding sword radiance shot straight for Wu Tian's forehead.
But before it could reach its target, another figure intercepted it Venerable Yellow Spring.
Although he wasn't as strong as Venerable Feng, he was more than capable of fighting Venerable Sword for hundreds of rounds.
The battle instantly moved to the skies above Thunder Mountain.
A full scale clash between four Dou Venerates!
The scene was almost comical.
The Four Pavilion Grand Tournament had ended…
And now, the Four Pavilion Masters were at each other's throats!
All because of one man Wu Tian.
His arrival had completely upended the event.
Watching the battle in the sky, Wu Tian simply observed with great interest.
This was the first time he had seen Dou Venerates fight outside of the Hall of Souls.
Their attacks tore through the elements wind and lightning clashed violently, sending shockwaves across Thunder Mountain.
Venerable Sword and Venerable Yellow Spring's duel was even more terrifying.
Each sword strike carved through the grandstands, instantly killing or maiming the remaining spectators who had been too curious to leave.
For Venerable Yellow Spring, taking down a fellow Dou Venerate might be difficult.
But slaughtering ordinary people?
Child's play.
He moved like a ghost his presence alone meant instant death for anyone too close.
Even the newly appointed Northern Pavilion Master of Wind Lightning Pavilion was "personally attended to" by him.
Barely a few days into his position, the old man was wiped out.
Wu Tian gave Venerable Yellow Spring a thumbs up.
This was the kind of subordinate he needed efficient and ruthless, just like Hai Bodong and Han Feng.
Yes, he would have to "formalize" their agreement soon.
For now, he simply enjoyed the spectacle.
At that moment, Ziyan, Feng Qing'er, and Mu Qingluan approached him.
Ziyan playfully lifted her violet skirt, revealing her long, snow white legs.
With a mischievous glint in her eyes, she wiggled a finger at Wu Tian.
"Hey, annoying one… you tempted yet? Hehehe~"
Wu Tian groaned, rubbing his forehead.
"Ziyan, please. Your two sisters are watching."
"Hmph!"
Ziyan pouted, puffing out her delicate cheeks before letting out a small huff.
Meanwhile, Feng Qing'er and Mu Qingluan respectfully bowed before Wu Tian.
"From this day on, you two are part of Cai Lin Pavilion. Do you accept?"
Hearing Wu Tian's words, the two women nodded without hesitation.
Cai Lin Pavilion's resources vastly outclassed those of Falling Star Pavilion or Wind Lightning Pavilion.
This was an easy decision.
Not to mention, here they had monstrous geniuses like Ziyan as training partners.
In other Pavilions, their cultivation would be dull and filled with unnecessary distractions.
As for any "romantic thoughts" about Wu Tian?
They had none.
And Wu Tian had none for them either.
If they hadn't already sworn allegiance to their masters, he might have considered taking on disciples.
But alas, that was impossible.
Still, they would serve as leaders for the younger generation in Cai Lin Pavilion.
Compared to Ziyan, they were far weaker.
If Ziyan fully awakened her bloodline…
Her true power would be beyond terrifying.
As their conversation continued, Thunder Mountain crumbled under the onslaught of the four Venerables.
No one had imagined that Wind Lightning Pavilion's home would one day be reduced to rubble.
Of course…
This was mostly Xiao Yan's fault.
If he hadn't prematurely triggered Wind Lightning Pavilion's grand array with his Heavenly Flames, none of this would have escalated so quickly.
"Damn it! Thunder Mountain is finished!"
Venerable Lei roared in fury, swinging his massive lightning hammer with all his strength at Venerable Feng.
At the same time, Venerable Feng's sword transformed into a storm, sweeping toward Venerable Lei.
"Boom!"
A deafening explosion tore through the sky.
Meanwhile, on the other side, another massive impact resounded.
The entire mountain shook violently on the verge of splitting apart.
The two colliding shockwaves struck Thunder Mountain at its core, causing it to shatter.
The four battling Venerables were left slightly disheveled clearly, they were evenly matched.
There was no way for them to end the fight quickly.
And then…
"You've fought long enough."
Wu Tian's figure flickered
And suddenly, he was at the very center of their battle.
"Now it's my turn."
"Boom!"
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