Junior sister, keep forbear for a while, I almost become invincible as soon!

"You’ve stirred up a major disaster," the Great Elder of Fairy Valley said, his face stern. "A terrible calamity is coming. The Wuji Sect will be annihilated because of it, and you... you will die in this calamity."

Chen Pingping’s face filled with shock, then he calmed down. "Senior, you’ve said that three times."

"I am serious," the Great Elder sighed softly. "Do you know who I just met?"

"Who?"

"A Big Shot from our Fairy Valley, a true peerless powerhouse," the Great Elder began. "I wanted to speak up for you, but... he’s merciless and even asked, ’What does the Wuji Sect’s annihilation have to do with Fairy Valley?’"

"And then?"

"I told him about you poaching over a hundred geniuses from our Fairy Valley."

"..."

"That Big Shot was enraged. He clamored to draw his sword and kill you, even threatening to storm the City of Extinction and flatten the Wuji Sect."

"???"

Chen Pingping looked utterly confused. This plot... it seems awfully familiar!

Before the Great Elder could speak, Chen Pingping said, "Let me boldly predict: after this Big Shot got enraged and wanted to kill me, you stopped him, right?"

The Great Elder was taken aback, then nodded. "Yes!"

As expected...

His words made Chen Pingping realize Fairy Valley’s ulterior motives. He grew wary.

The Great Elder sighed. "Although I stopped him, his anger hasn’t dissipated. Because you didn’t just take over a hundred young geniuses; you took Fairy Valley’s future."

Chen Pingping’s eyelids twitched.

"This is a serious matter, young man!" the Great Elder said.

"What exactly are you trying to do?" Chen Pingping rolled his eyes.

"’His meaning is, since you’ve stolen Fairy Valley’s future... from now on, the Wuji Sect shall be renamed Fairy Valley!’ the Great Elder said, looking at him, a cunning glint flashing in the depths of his murky eyes."

He would use the pressure of the ’calamity’ and the ’Sword Saint’ to make the Wuji Sect feel threatened. Then, he’d play the benevolent elder, offering all sorts of advice to the Wuji Sect. By doing so, he would slowly guide and transform the Wuji Sect, achieving his ultimate goal.

By then, not only would the Wuji Sect’s crisis be resolved, but Chen Pingping would surely be deeply grateful to him. Perhaps he’d even hug his thigh, weeping, ’Thank you, thank you, Senior, for all you’ve done for the Wuji Sect! I, Chen Pingping, will never forget your kindness!’

TSK TSK! Truly perfect.

He’d already pictured it perfectly.

Unfortunately, the one he faced was Chen Pingping. Besides, Chen Pingping was always the one tricking others; no one had ever dared to trick him. So, when the Great Elder finished speaking, Chen Pingping instantly understood.

So that’s what this is all about...

Chen Pingping smirked, feigning surprise. "The Great Elder means... you want the Wuji Sect to become Fairy Valley?"

"It’s not my idea, but that of the Big Shot from Fairy Valley," the Great Elder said solemnly. "He is incredibly powerful. He once stained a whole region with blood, slaughtered millions of the Demon Race’s army in a rage, and has even pursued a Divine Son, princes of the Taigu lineage, and others. Most importantly, this Big Shot has a terrible temper. I’ve already done my utmost to intervene and begged him to give you a chance."

"Then I truly must thank you, Senior."

"No need for thanks."

"It’s only right, only right." Chen Pingping smiled, then promptly turned around.

"Huh? Where are you going?" Seeing him about to leave, the Great Elder quickly spoke up. The thanks have been said, he thought. Shouldn’t we be discussing renaming the Wuji Sect now? And after the renaming, how I’ll take over the Wuji Sect and other matters. Why is he just leaving?

Chen Pingping sighed. "I’m going back to prepare."

"Prepare for what?" the Great Elder frowned.

"To count how many people there are in the Wuji Sect, then prepare mud pits, coffins, gravestones, and the like. I’ll write my will too, while I’m at it. Sigh... Since the Big Shot from Fairy Valley is going to attack the Wuji Sect, it seems this calamity is unavoidable!" Chen Pingping exhaled, his face full of melancholy.

"..."

The Great Elder’s face darkened. "Wait, young man! Although that Big Shot from Fairy Valley wanted to act, I stopped him. You still have a chance."

"You mean, let the Wuji Sect change its name to Fairy Valley, and then have you take over?"

"Exactly!"

"I refuse."

"Why?"

"Watch my lips." Chen Pingping mouthed the word ’idiot.’ Such a low-level trick, and he expects to deceive me, Chen Pingping?

It seems Fairy Valley’s schism isn’t due to external forces, but rather the lacking intelligence of its upper echelons.

Chen Pingping shook his head and said no more.

The Great Elder’s face flushed red—a rare sight.

I thought it was a perfect plan, but this kid saw through it so easily! He’s got something to him after all!

He quickly regained his composure and started formulating his next plan.

HMM! There was still a way.

True, the little drama I just orchestrated was fake; the Sword Saint would never actually attack the Wuji Sect. However... the First Court, Second Court, Third Court, and Fourth Court of Fairy Valley *would*. And so would the powerhouses from the Star Sea. The Wuji Sect’s true calamity had yet to arrive. When powerful enemies invade the City of Extinction, the Wuji Sect will likely be annihilated. At that moment, he and the Sword Saint would intervene at the critical juncture to save the Wuji Sect. Thus, the plan could be completed smoothly.

HEH HEH!

The Great Elder stroked his beard and smiled faintly. Looking at Chen Pingping walking ahead, he whispered, "Young man, only the Sword Saint and I can save your Wuji Sect. This is your only chance. Ultimately, you will choose to submit."

Having figured this out, he strode after him.

But as he walked, he suddenly sensed something was wrong.

This direction is wrong. Isn’t this the way to Fairy Valley?

The Great Elder was shocked. "Young man, what are you doing?" He had an ominous premonition.

"Nothing much, just taking a stroll," Chen Pingping said with a smile over his shoulder.

This smile made the Great Elder panic. He said, "You poached over a hundred young talents from our Fairy Valley. Although I won’t act, *they* will. You’re walking right into a trap."

"Senior, you’re wrong there," Chen Pingping retorted. "How did I steal them? Didn’t I say it before? They all came willingly."

"The Fairy wasn’t..." The corner of the Great Elder’s mouth twitched.

"Just her."

"Get lost!"

"Alright, alright. You’ve already become enemies with them anyway, so you can hardly be considered part of Fairy Valley anymore. Why do you care what I do?" Chen Pingping rolled his eyes.

That did make a lot of sense. But he was still the Great Elder of Fairy Valley. Even if this Fairy Valley was destroyed, he and the Sword Saint would rebuild it, and everything within the valley would still be his. Yes. The logic was sound.

The Great Elder collected himself. "Calm down, young man! There are still over ten powerful Saint Realm experts in Fairy Valley. Whatever you’re planning, turn back right now! Immediately!"

BAM!

Chen Pingping drew his sword and slashed out. A thick beam of sword light illuminated the sky above Fairy Valley.

Its Power Path wasn’t great, but the commotion was huge.

Instantly, it alerted the upper echelons of Fairy Valley, and dozens of figures soared into the air.

"’You juniors! How dare you harm *my* Great Elder of the Fifth Courtyard!’ Chen Pingping roared, his presence imposing."

The Great Elder beside him was stunned.

The approaching Fairy Valley experts grew furious. "Such audacity! You still have the nerve to return?"

Among those who rushed out were some who had attacked before. Now, seeing the Great Elder standing there, they didn’t wait for him to speak and attacked directly...

Damn you!

The Great Elder’s eyes bulged. He finally understood his ominous premonition. So that was it! He whirled towards Chen Pingping, wanting to cut him down with a single strike.

But... where Chen Pingping had been standing, there was only empty space.