After Ji Ci finished with other matters, he once again entered the Soul-Locking Tower.
For three consecutive days, he did not come out. Through the Soul-Locking Tower, the outside could see some general situation; it could be seen that breaking this restriction was indeed complex.
For these three days, Qin Xiao also did not leave the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion. All shops of the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion were closed, the production workshops and warehouses were also closed, all activities were stopped, and all disciples were recalled.
Chen Lou did not continue harassing the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion these three days because he received his uncle's command, saying he would come today, and everything should wait until he arrived.
Fang Xiuxian did come to the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion once, wanting to seek revenge on Qin Xiao, but he was blocked by Zhang Zuo and Li You, and helplessly could only obediently return.
The Clear Wind Sect also did not come out these three days. They were also waiting for Chen Shunyi to arrive. After all, with Ye Qiuyue, a Body Integration cultivator present, they could not do anything. They could only wait for Chen Shunyi, also at Body Integration stage, to come restrain Ye Qiuyue, so they could act freely.
Ye Qiuyue was not idle either; she was in secluded cultivation. With the large amount of resources Qin Xiao provided, including many Saint Origin Spirit Fruits, she had to quickly raise her cultivation a bit more.
Ye Tianyi was organizing intelligence gathered from various places, preparing for what was to come.
"Boss, it's already been three days. Aside from that Fang Xiuxian coming once, no one has come looking for trouble. Isn't this a bit too peaceful?"
Zhang Zuo asked somewhat boredly.
"Big brother, the more peaceful it is, the bigger the matter brewing behind it. We won't be idle for many more days; you should worry less."
Li You finally understood why Qin Xiao would spend such a high price to hire them; it seemed this matter was not simple.
However, since they took someone's money, naturally they had to solve their troubles. Moreover, the boss had a very good relationship with the Immortal Dao Merchant Association; perhaps their side would win.
"Junior Brother, it's bad. Just now we received news that the Clear Wind Sect seems to have unusual movements. Many small forces friendly with the Clear Wind Sect are heading towards the Clear Wind Sect."
Ye Tianyi, holding the newly obtained intelligence, quickly came to find Qin Xiao.
Now Auntie was in secluded cultivation, the Second, Third, and Fourth Elders were also cultivating, the Fifth Elder was recovering from injuries, she could only come discuss with Qin Xiao. Moreover, Qin Xiao still had two Soul Formation mid-stage bodyguards.
"Pavilion Master, the City Lord Manor also has movements. Chen Lou took everyone to the city gate, as if to welcome someone?"
Before Qin Xiao could speak, another disciple came to report.
"It seems that old dog Chen Shunyi is coming. These people had no movements for three days; it seems they were waiting for him."
By this time, Qin Xiao also guessed.
"What should we do then? If Chen Shunyi restrains Auntie, we might not be a match for the Clear Wind Sect."
Ye Tianyi said somewhat worriedly.
The reason the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion had always steadily held the first position was because of Ye Qiuyue. If Ye Qiuyue was restrained, then the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion's mid-level combat power could not compare to the Clear Wind Sect's.
"Don't panic first. That Chen Shunyi is not Master's wife's opponent. Even if we really start fighting, we only need to hold out. As long as Master's wife defeats Chen Shunyi, the Clear Wind Sect can be destroyed with a wave of the hand."
Although Qin Xiao said this, he still had no confidence in his heart.
Currently, their side's mid-level combat power consisted of three Soul Formation mid-stage cultivators: Ye Tianyi and his two bodyguards, and four Soul Formation initial-stage elders, a total of seven people.
The Clear Wind Sect side had: one Soul Formation late-stage Clear Wind old ghost, two Soul Formation mid-stage Great Elder and Second Elder, seven Soul Formation initial-stage elders plus one Soul Formation initial-stage Sect Master, a total of eleven people, a difference of four.
And it was still uncertain whether those small forces friendly with the Clear Wind Sect had Soul Formation cultivators. Even if they didn't, there was still a bunch of Nascent Soul cultivators; these were all powerful combat forces.
Although the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion also had the Ye Family's support, the Ye Family's only two Soul Formation cultivators were the two of them; their other strongest combat power was all Nascent Soul stage.
If it were below Soul Formation stage, Qin Xiao could still use a Tian Ji-style matchup, going up himself to deal with the strongest, but against Soul Formation late-stage, he was afraid he would be instantly killed.
Ye Tianyi these days had also contacted many forces that previously had good relations, but when they heard Chen Shunyi was supporting from behind, they all chose neutrality; they could not afford to offend a Grand Commander.
Inside the Clear Wind Sect, many people had arrived at this time, and a banquet was being held.
"Gentlemen being able to come is giving this old man face. This old man toasts you all a cup."
The Clear Wind Ancestor sat in the main seat, standing up and raising his cup to say.
"Ancestor is too polite. We can receive the Ancestor's banquet invitation, it is our honor."
"Yes, Ancestor rest assured, in this matter I will definitely stand on the Clear Wind Sect's side."
"That's right, this Tianyi City should also change its name. I think, calling it Clear Wind City sounds better."
Those small forces, seeing the Clear Wind Ancestor toast, naturally kept flattering nonstop.
"Haha, then this old man thanks you all. Come, bottoms up."
The Clear Wind Ancestor naturally enjoyed this kind of flattery, directly drinking it all in one gulp.
"However, Ancestor, this Ye Qiuyue is already at Body Integration stage. Does the Ancestor have a way to deal with her?"
Where there is flattery, naturally there are also clear-headed people.
"This, gentlemen need not worry. This old man has received news that Grand Commander Chen has already come. That Ye Qiuyue naturally does not need us to deal with. With the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion's little bit of strength, without Ye Qiuyue, they are just meat on the chopping board, to be handled as one pleases."
The Clear Wind Ancestor dared to be so arrogant because he had received Chen Shunyi's message, which is why he dared to host a grand banquet, inviting all these little brothers.
To deal with the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion, his Clear Wind Sect was sufficient, but he still invited so many helpers; he naturally had his plans. Even if they could win, it would not be very simple, so these were just brought to be cannon fodder.
"Since it is like this, then we naturally have no worries at all."
"That's right, this Heavenly Clothes Pavilion is just a bunch of women, occupying the Tianyi City's number one force position for so long, it's time to step down."
"If it weren't for Ye Qiuyue, the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion would have long been eliminated. Now it's time to change people."
"Exactly, that Ye Tianyi even dared to offend Grand Commander Chen. If it weren't for the Grand Commander's face, where could her Heavenly Clothes Pavilion sail so smoothly? Not knowing gratitude is one thing, but even daring to offend."
Hearing Chen Shunyi had come, these people were completely reassured, all criticizing the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion for refusing a toast only to drink a forfeit.
"That's right, this old man also thinks so. If it weren't for that Ye Qiuyue breaking through to Body Integration stage, why would this old man fear her? If it weren't for Grand Commander Chen's face, why would this old man let them live so comfortably? Now without Grand Commander Chen's protection, this Tianyi City's number one force should indeed rotate to our Clear Wind Sect."
Now the Clear Wind Ancestor was filled with confidence. This battle already had no possibility of defeat. Grand Commander Chen personally taking action, who could block it?
Moreover, he had also contacted all those forces friendly with the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion; they all dared not help the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion.
As for Qin Xiao, this kid had already been expelled from the Tianyuan Sect, the Tianyuan Sect would not come help him, and certainly would not stand on the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion's side. All obstacles were gone; now Tianyi City changing its name to Clear Wind City was already nailed to the board.
At Tianyi City's city gate.
At this time, a figure quickly approached, then landed at the city gate.
"Pay respects to the Grand Commander."
"Pay respects to Uncle."
"Pay respects to Master."
The newcomer was precisely Chen Shunyi. The group of people quickly bowed in greeting; Chen Lou and Fang Xiuxian naturally also lowered their heads in salute.
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