C7 Blazing Fire Sect

The Blazing Fire Sect was the preeminent sect in Multicolored City.

At this time, their three Vice Sect Masters were convening to deliberate: Should they kill Qian Xiaoruo immediately, violate her before killing her, or should they wait?

"I refuse to wait. Tonight, I will make certain that Qian Xiaoruo meets her end."

With only one good eye and the other a hollow socket concealed by a black eyepatch, the ferocious-looking one-eyed man exclaimed impatiently, "Back in Appropriate Prosperity City, our Blazing Fire Sect was second to none until we were overthrown by the upstart Thousand Thunder Sect, forcing us to flee to this backwater. Hmph, and this eye of mine..."

The one-eyed dragon glowered menacingly at his counterparts, Lee Zuocheng and Sunn Liang, and bellowed, "Curse it, Old Monster Qian is to blame for my blindness. Very well, Old Monster Qian, you may be formidable, and I might not be able to confront you directly, but now that your daughter, Qian Xiaoruo, has arrived in our Multicolored City, her fate is sealed."

"What a waste it would be to simply kill her."

Sunn Liang, clad in a pristine scholar's robe, suggested darkly, "Qian Xiaoruo is renowned as the most beautiful woman in Appropriate Prosperity City. Surely, we should all have our turn before she meets her demise."

"Damn it, fine, let's have our way with her before killing her," the one-eyed dragon sneered viciously.

"Perhaps we should wait a bit longer. There's no need to rush to deal with Qian Xiaoruo tonight," Lee Zuocheng interjected with a note of caution. "Dung Xin has been murdered, and now Qian Xiaoruo's Universe Compass has made her the center of attention. Despite that, she's boldly taken up residence at the Thousand Thunder Inn, clearly setting a trap. Yet, there are at least forty or fifty people lurking around the inn, coveting her possession. It's likely they'll make their move tonight—a perfect storm of chaos."

"Damn it, that's exactly what we need. We thrive in disorder," the one-eyed man said with a cold laugh, unfazed by the situation.

Sunn Liang, with his deceptively refined demeanor, added ominously, "Second Brother is correct. Chaos presents us with the perfect opportunity tonight. Qian Xiaoruo is arrogant, thinking she can outsmart us with her little scheme. Hmph, if this were Appropriate Prosperity City, and if Old Monster Qian were leading the Thousand Thunder Sect, we'd certainly need to tread more carefully."

"Boss, we're in Multicolored City, the stronghold of our Blazing Fire Sect. Old Monster Qian hasn't shown up yet. Instead, we have Zhao Mingli, Zhuge Ming, Zhou Li, and their crew... Heh, our Second Brother is at Foundation Stage Level Four, no reason to fear Zhao Mingli, right? Fourth Brother and I are both at Foundation Stage Level Two, so there's no reason to be scared of Zhuge Ming and the rest."

"If we rally the Elite Disciples of our sect, our Blazing Fire Sect's power will surpass that of Qian Xiaoruo's gang. Plus, there are those independent cultivators looking to make their mark. Clearly, the more tumultuous it gets at the Thousand Thunder Inn tonight, the better for us. Chaos breeds opportunity, and we'll emerge as the strongest amidst tonight's pandemonium."

The cyclops nodded vigorously at Sunn Liang's breakdown. Finally, he slapped his hand and bellowed, "Damn it, that settles it. We take action tonight."

Lee Zuocheng still looked uncertain. After a moment's thought, he said, "As soon as Qian Xiaoruo reached Multicolored City, the rumors about her were everywhere. Doesn't that strike you as odd?"

"Pfft, it's just someone looking to use us as their pawn."

Sunn Liang's lips twisted into a smug grin as he casually flicked his Samadhi True Fire Fan, speaking deliberately, "I've had it checked out. The Black Wind Sect deliberately leaked the news. They're aware of the deep-seated hatred between our Blazing Fire Sect and the Thousand Thunder Sect, so they're trying to manipulate us into eliminating Qian Xiaoruo. If that's what they want, so be it."

Lee Zuocheng's brow furrowed as he countered, "Third Brother, we can't let the Black Wind Sect manipulate us. If we kill Qian Xiaoruo, it will surely provoke Old Monster Qian's wrath. He'll unleash the full might of the Thousand Thunder Sect to avenge his daughter, and then..."

"Damn it, Little Lee, what's there to be scared of? When the time comes, we'll go head-to-head with Old Monster Qian." The one-eyed man roared back at Lee Zuocheng.

Lee Zuocheng's frown deepened as he grumbled to himself, "The first thing out of his mouth is 'screw you.' Damn, it should be 'I'll screw you' instead."

Sunn Liang's smile held a dark edge as he spoke at a measured pace, "I've thought it through. With the Black Wind Sect behaving this way, it's clear they're planning to strike at the Thousand Thunder Sect soon. Killing Qian Xiaoruo would be the perfect pretext. Hehe, joining forces with the Black Wind Sect to take on the Thousand Thunder Sect will give us the chance to turn the tables and reclaim Appropriate Prosperity City."

"Screw you, that's a solid plan," the one-eyed man exclaimed, his excitement palpable as he stood and clapped Sunn Liang on the shoulder. "I've been itching to fight my way back to Appropriate Prosperity City, and with the Black Wind Sect's support, it's even better. Screw you."

Sunn Liang's smile was forced as he muttered to himself, "Second Brother, when you speak to me, could you drop the 'screw you, screw you'? My mother has long since passed away."

Lee Zuocheng rose to his feet, gesturing urgently as he interjected, "This is a grave matter that affects the very existence of our sect. Second Brother, Third Brother, it might be best to wait a little longer. The Sect Master, Qian Ji, will emerge from seclusion by tomorrow or the day after at the latest. Let's allow him to make the final decision."

Sunn Liang stowed the Samadhi True Fire Fan with a cold huff, "The issue is that tonight, the Thousand Thunder Inn will undoubtedly descend into chaos. This presents us with a prime opportunity to seize victory amidst the turmoil. We must deal with Qian Xiaoruo to earn the right to discuss an alliance with the Black Wind Sect. We can't afford to wait. We must seize this fleeting chance. I'm confident that once the boss leaves seclusion, he'll endorse the approach Second and I have taken."

"After all, Multicolored City is just a small town nestled within the Crystal Shattering Mountain Range, with very limited prospects for growth. Our Blazing Fire Sect had no choice but to settle here after being ousted from Appropriate Prosperity City. This was never meant to be a permanent solution. Now that we have the chance to eliminate Qian Xiaoruo and forge an alliance with the Black Wind Sect, potentially expanding back into Appropriate Prosperity City, it's an opportunity we can't pass up."

Sunn Liang was scheming to himself, "Qian Xiaoruo, the most beautiful woman in Appropriate Prosperity City. If the boss finishes his seclusion, he'll take command and even if we manage to capture Qian Xiaoruo, he'll be the one to enjoy the spoils. At best, second brother might get a taste. Hmph, there's no chance for me. I need to act fast. While the boss is still secluded, second brother and I will handle it, and then we'll both have our share of the fun..."

"As for the sect's future and its development... Screw that, those are concerns for the Sect Master, our boss, Qian Ji, to ponder. I'm just dealing with the fourth brother as a pretext."

Sunn Liang spoke with absolute authority, "Fourth brother, you stay behind and continue to guard the Sect Master during his seclusion. Tonight, second brother and I will take twenty Elite Disciples with us."

Lee Zuocheng tried to object, but the one-eyed man fixed him with a fierce glare from his sole eye and barked, "To hell with you..."

Enraged, Lee Zuocheng's face contorted with anger. In his mind, he raged, "To hell with your mother, your sister, your grandmother, your whole family."