Chapter 108: Nosy, Hit A Brick Wall

The atmosphere grew tense as whispers filled the air, heavy with apprehension.

"What if the other party belongs to the Body Integration Realm?" someone muttered, voicing the unspoken fear lingering in everyone's mind.

The Extreme Profundities Sect, although not one of the twelve overlord sects of the Southern Domain, still wielded considerable influence. Their backing by the Falling Dawn Sect made them a force to be reckoned with. Surely, they wouldn't cower so easily.

Xian Yue's lips curled into a faint, almost mocking smile. "Always hated flies buzzing around and annoying me. If that's the case, why not make the first move?"

An elder standing at the gate of the Extreme Profundities Sect snorted derisively. "The first move? Hah! Do you even dare set foot on our territory? If you do, you'll likely perish without even realizing what killed you!"

Xian Yue's smile deepened, but his eyes gleamed with an unsettling calm. "Is that so?" he asked softly. "Then I suppose it's time to show you."

Before the elder could react, Xian Yue raised his hand and lightly swiped at the air. In an instant, a rift tore through the void, revealing the very gates of the Extreme Profundities Sect.

"What… what is this? Shattered void? Are you a saint?!" the elder stammered, his bravado crumbling into shock and fear. Only saints, beings who transcended the Body Integration Realm, possessed the power to rend the fabric of space with such ease.

The spectators were equally stunned. Saints were figures of legend, their existence revered and rarely witnessed. For someone like Xian Yue to display such power was beyond their comprehension.

Without a word, Xian Yue extended his hand into the void. From the scene displayed within, dozens of figures, all high-ranking members of the Extreme Profundities Sect, were dragged into the air by an invisible force. They struggled futilely, their protests swallowed by the overwhelming might of Xian Yue's will.

Retracting his hand, Xian Yue now held a cluster of miniature figures in his palm. Each one was a distinguished leader or elder of the sect, including their master, Yelu Fengzhi.

The sudden shift left the captured elders in a state of panic and confusion. Yelu Fengzhi, who had been in secluded cultivation moments before, found himself abruptly plucked from his sanctuary. His voice trembled as he addressed the others, "What… what's happening? How did we get here?"

"Master, do you know where we are?" one of the elders asked, his face pale with fear.

"I don't know!" Yelu Fengzhi snapped, his anxiety mounting. He attempted to extend his spiritual sense to explore their surroundings, only to find it blocked at every turn.

A colossal face appeared in the sky above them, its presence overwhelming. Xian Yue's gaze bore down on the trembling figures like the judgment of a god.

"I heard your sect vowed to hunt me down to the ends of the earth," Xian Yue said, his voice echoing with unyielding authority. "Now that I am here, how do you plan to do that?"

Yelu Fengzhi's knees buckled, and he dropped into a bow, his head pressed against the ground. "Senior, there must be some misunderstanding! We would never dare harbor such intentions!"

"Is that so?" Xian Yue's voice was cold and unrelenting. "Yet, standing before me moments ago, one of your elders made this claim personally. Should I believe his words, or yours?"

The weight of Xian Yue's words pressed heavily on the elders. Yelu Fengzhi's mind raced as he struggled to find an explanation. "Senior, perhaps someone impersonated our sect to tarnish our name. Please, grant us your wisdom and clarity in this matter."

Xian Yue waved his hand dismissively. "Come see for yourself."

Yelu Fengzhi's body was yanked downward by an unseen force, landing him at the gates of the Yu Family's residence. When he looked up, he saw Xian Yue in the flesh, holding the shrunken figures of his sect's elders in his hand. The realization struck like a lightning bolt—this was no illusion.

"Master Yelu Fengzhi, what brings you here?" asked He Tianwu, the Yu Family's representative, his voice trembling with disbelief.

Yelu Fengzhi didn't answer immediately. His attention was fixed on the captured elders in Xian Yue's grasp. The sight left him breathless. Were they truly standing in the palm of this man's hand moments ago?

"Junior Yelu Fengzhi greets Senior," he managed to say, bowing deeply.

"Is this man an elder of your sect?" Xian Yue asked, pointing at the wilting figure nearby.

Turning to look, Yelu Fengzhi's heart sank. It was indeed one of their elders, the same one who had spouted those reckless words earlier.

"Yes, Senior," Yelu Fengzhi admitted reluctantly. "But I assure you, his words do not represent the will of our sect. He must have spoken in haste, without consideration."

Xian Yue's gaze narrowed. "So, you deny any intention of hunting me down?"

"We wouldn't dare!" Yelu Fengzhi exclaimed, his voice quivering. "We hold no grudge against you, Senior. To do so would be utter folly!"

Xian Yue stroked his chin thoughtfully. "Perhaps I was too high-profile this time. If I let him go, your sect might indeed come after me out of desperation."

"No, Senior!" Yelu Fengzhi cried out, his fear palpable. "Even if given a hundred chances, we would never dare challenge someone of your power!"

Xian Yue turned to the trembling elder. "You spoke of pursuing me to the ends of the earth. Now it seems your sect leader doesn't share your enthusiasm. What do you have to say for yourself?"

The elder collapsed onto the ground, all pretense of defiance gone. "It was my fault! My words were spoken in arrogance and do not reflect the will of the sect. Senior, punish me as you see fit!"

Without hesitation, Xian Yue flicked his finger, sending a burst of light through the elder's skull. The man crumpled lifelessly to the ground.

"Your sect has one chance," Xian Yue declared, tossing the remaining elders to the ground. "If you attempt revenge and fail, your Extreme Profundities Sect will face total annihilation."

"We wouldn't dare!" Yelu Fengzhi said hastily, bowing so low his forehead touched the ground. "This elder's actions were his alone and do not implicate the rest of us."

Xian Yue's lips twitched in a faint smile. "Interesting. What brought your elders here in the first place? Surely they weren't merely sightseeing."

Yelu Fengzhi hesitated before answering, "It was due to the tiankeng, Senior. He Tianwu informed us that someone from the Yu Family made a discovery deep within it. We merely sought to investigate."

"Is that so?" Xian Yue mused, his tone unreadable. "Then your services won't be necessary. I'll be heading there myself."

"As you wish, Senior," Yelu Fengzhi replied, bowing deeply once more.

The confrontation ended with Xian Yue's overwhelming dominance cemented in their minds. For Yelu Fengzhi and his sect, this encounter was not merely a brush with power—it was a stark reminder of their own insignificance in the face of someone who stood above realms they could scarcely comprehend.

The journey to the tiankeng awaited, shrouded in mystery and the promise of revelation. But for Xian Yue, it was just another step on a path that none dared obstruct.