Chapter 1190: Conflict Arises

Seeing this setup, everyone from the two sects was on high alert.

"Wow, could it be we’ve encountered a polar storm?"

Someone exclaimed while observing the mighty phenomenon in the distance.

"Are you blind or stupid? Storms come from above, can’t you see something is coming from the ground over there?"

"..."

After witnessing the cause of such a commotion, disciples from both sects began to speculate about the approaching entity.

"They’re getting closer!"

Seeing this, everyone instinctively tightened their grip on their weapons.

As those entities from Yuanfang approached closer, an elder identified the group in the front rushing forward:

"Those seem to be Sword Sect disciples."

"Looks like they’re in some trouble!"

Elder Dugu squinted and smiled.

Ye Changqing and Lin Zimu looked towards the large group of monstrous creatures following the Sword Sect disciples, and then Ye Changqing calmly said:

"The ones chasing them should be Poisonous Cold Spiders."

Lin Zimu noticed Yang Yan’s puzzled expression and explained:

"They are a species of spider demon beasts, containing extremely cold and poisonous venom. Who knows how they got themselves into such trouble."

Yang Yan asked, "What, are these monsters strong?"

Guo Guoguo approached and said, "If only you paid more attention! These spider demons individually aren’t much, but they usually move in swarms, their strength lies in their terrifying numbers!"

"I bet this Sword Sect got themselves tangled with these spider demons, strength doesn’t help when you’re outnumbered!"

Guo Guoguo said gloatingly.

As the spider swarm approached, the previous alarming sounds that woke the disciples grew more terrifying, resembling boulders rolling down a mountain, roaring.

"Hey, why are there only a few disciples among those people, where’s their Sect Leader and elders?"

"They probably got separated, leaving these unlucky ones behind! You know, once these spider swarms target their enemy, they won’t stop!"

"Good thing we paused here for a while, just like our Grandmaster said!"

"Haha, those Sword Sect disciples are in for it now!"

Upon hearing these discussions from Ancient Abyss Sect disciples, Yang Yan, who was focused on that group, furrowed his brows and muttered to himself:

"Why is he also in there..."

Other four swords floated to Yang Yan’s side, merely saying: "King..."

Yang Yan slightly nodded and whispered:

"Don’t reveal yourselves later."

The three leaving swords from the ten swords of Frost Heaven were also among those fleeing Sword Sect disciples!

Ancient Abyss Sect disciples were still gloating and discussing when suddenly a shout was heard:

"Oh no, they’re coming towards us!"

"Hey, they really are!"

Next, Guo Guoguo snapped:

"What’s the fuss! There are so many of us, of course they can see us!"

Those disciples who were gloating earlier suddenly looked distressed, lamenting:

"Oh—how did we get dragged into this!"

Yang Yan informed Sect Leader Lin An that Frost Heaven was also among them, then went along to discuss with Pill Sect’s Sect Leader.

"Looks like the trouble now involves not just them, but us too."

Elder Dugu chuckled wryly.

Inside Pill Sect, an elder observed for a while, then said:

"These spider demons have power around the Foundation Establishment Stage, though they are numerous, with the combined strength of our two sects, we can eliminate them!"

Sect Leader Dan Xuan shook his head and said:

"It’s not worth it, even if we win it’s a waste of effort."

Sect Leader Lin An agreed:

"Although they need to be exterminated, they haven’t gone out to harm people, so there’s no need to destroy them."

"Let’s temporarily retreat for now!"

Others nodded in agreement with Sect Leader Lin An’s decision.

"In name, different sects should assist each other, so we’ll help those disciples from the Sword Sect, thus making Sword Sect owe us a favor."

After Lin An spoke and seeing no objections, he launched the Wandering Dragon Boat, ordering disciples to board.

Though Sect Leader Dan Xuan was a bit confused, he didn’t question much and also launched Pill Sect’s Wandering Dragon Boat, preparing to relocate.

Lin An was notified by Yang Yan that Frost Heaven was among them, hence made this plan.

After taking in the fleeing Sword Sect disciples aboard, Ancient Abyss Sect also left the place by boat.

The Wandering Dragon Boat’s speed was naturally faster than Sword Flight, soon leaving the spider swarm far behind.

As the leading sect among the top ten, Sword Sect’s disciples are typically proud, and now, effectively under others’ protection, they had to swallow their pride.

However, due to the mutual exclusivity between the two sects’ disciples, the boat’s atmosphere became awkward at times.

These Sword Sect disciples, except when boarding and expressing thanks, maintained stern faces the rest of the time, visibly uncomfortable.

Later, some Ancient Abyss Sect disciples complained about missing treasure opportunities due to accommodating these Sword Sect disciples, nearly causing a conflict.

Fortunately, with Guo Guoguo’s straightforward "mediation," both sects’ disciples submitted.

"Hmph, if not for our Sect Leader’s generosity, we would’ve kicked you off already!"

Seeing disciples from his own sect stirring trouble, Guo Guoguo swung her long whip and disciplined the disciple, causing shock in disciples from both sects.

This Little Witch Guo Guoguo’s fame seemed destined to spread far and wide.

This girl, at just the seventh layer of Qi Cultivation, could subdue disciples at the eighth and ninth layers, making Yang Yan see her in a new light.

Yet, the calm between the sects didn’t last long before more substantial disputes arose.

This time, even Guo Guoguo got involved.

The trigger was indeed Frost Heaven, who joined Sword Sect.

Upon being recognized by former acquaintances from Ancient Abyss Sect, Frost Heaven openly admitted joining Sword Sect.

It’s easy to imagine the shock and anger among Ancient Abyss Sect disciples witnessing this.

"I thought you were just wild and disliked, I didn’t expect you to betray the sect!"

"Why did you join Sword Sect? Weren’t we treating you well enough at Ancient Abyss Sect?"

"I knew it, you guys are all ungrateful wolves!"

Ancient Abyss Sect’s disciples were furious, shouting and roaring as if they were about to act.

The endless curses and mocking words constantly surrounded Frost Heaven’s ears, yet he seemed unaffected, lightly responding:

"Everyone has their ambitions, after some experience, I felt Ancient Abyss Sect wasn’t suitable for me, isn’t it allowed to leave?"

Frost Heaven’s reasonable argument incited public outrage among Ancient Abyss Sect disciples, mixing disdainful and insulting looks thrown at him, even prompting some to charge at him.

Guo Guoguo directly sought Sect Leader to complain, urging him to capture Frost Heaven for his betrayal.

Yet, other Sword Sect disciples couldn’t sit idly as Frost Heaven, who joined Sword Sect, was besieged and also retaliated:

"Clearly it’s your Ancient Abyss Sect’s skills that can’t keep people, how can you blame others?"

"Hmph, how amusing, Brother Cui is already one of Sword Sect’s, want to snatch people?"

"..."

Both sides grew increasingly tense because of Frost Heaven, and the atmosphere became more heated.