Chapter 2850

Lie Xuan knew well that she cultivated the Path of War. To put it simply, a cultivator of this path was a warrior. As a former general, she had never once considered retreating.

Yet today, she had nearly committed a grave error by urging Yun Xi to settle matters quietly.

If Yun Xi had truly backed down because of her words, she might have failed to advance in her cultivation. The thought sent a shiver through her heart. She looked up, meeting Yun Xi’s gaze.

"Yun Xi, I was wrong just now."

Hearing Lie Xuan’s apology, Yun Xi smiled gently, his expression soft. "Xuan'er, I know you care for me. You worry that I will suffer if I clash head-on with others. It is fine."

Seeing that Yun Xi held no grudge, Lie Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.

Noticing her reaction, Yun Xi paused briefly before smiling again. "Well, let us go find this so-called Niu family."

Yun Xi was not one to meddle in others' affairs, but when trouble found him, he did not fear the Niu family.

The Niu family’s arrogance stemmed from their daughter becoming the sole direct disciple of the Tianxin Sect Master, a master of the Void Transformation realm.

Yun Xi dared to confront them not because he could defeat the Sect Master, but because the Sect Master would not dare to strike him.

Any sensible person knew what kind of person the Niu family’s legitimate son was. In the past, relying on his Foundation Establishment cultivation, he had bullied countless ordinary people. Now that he had hit a hard wall, would others simply let him off?

Cultivators valued karma. No matter how protective the Tianxin Sect Master was, she could not sacrifice the entire sect to shield the Niu family.

Of course, even if the Sect Master tried to protect the Niu family at all costs, Yun Xi was not afraid.

She preferred battles where the weak defeated the strong.

Thus, Yun Xi actually looked forward to facing the Tianxin Sect Master.

Meanwhile, the news that the Niu family’s legitimate son was an evil cultivator spread rapidly through the cultivation world.

The cultivation world was too peaceful, so daily entertainment consisted largely of gossip.

The revelation that the Niu heir was an evil cultivator was a major scandal.

Therefore, without Yun Xi needing to speak, others had already sought out the Niu family.

These visitors were representatives from major sects.

As disciples of great sects, they could not ignore the presence of evil cultivators.

Consequently, nearly every sect that could send representatives did so.

Even if the Tianxin Sect Master sent Niu Xinping back to handle the matter, it was useless.

Facts were facts. If only Yun Xi and his two companions had witnessed the event, the Niu family might have denied it. However, witnesses also included Ximen Fei from the Ximen family, Dongfang Xu from the Dongfang family, and Beigong Shuang from the Beigong family.

In the cultivation world, the four great families were the Dongfang, Nangong, Ximen, and Beigong clans.

Children from these four families with spiritual roots were often recruited by sects, some holding high status.

Thus, these four families held considerable influence.

With disciples from three of the four great families witnessing the evil cultivation firsthand, no one would believe the Niu family’s lies.

This placed the Niu family in an awkward position.

The Niu family head had to come forward to clarify, claiming they were unaware and that their son’s practice of evil arts was merely a temporary mistake.

Regardless, the Niu family faced a mandatory re-examination for all members. If any evil cultivators were found, the family would pay the price.

Yun Xi realized he did not need to do anything; he could simply watch the drama unfold.

Moreover, everyone had forgotten about Yun Xi and his companions.

Even if they remembered, many likely viewed the trio as heroes, for without them, the Niu family’s secret would have remained hidden.

Fortunately, aside from the legitimate son, no other Niu family members practiced evil arts. Thus, they survived the crisis, though barely.

Nevertheless, the Niu family’s prestige plummeted.

Once risen due to a daughter, they now fell due to a son.

It seemed karma was indeed predetermined.

Watching it all, Yun Xi gained insight.

Clouds rise and fall; the world changes. Nothing remains constant.

This applied to cultivators as well. No matter how deep their cultivation, if they did not understand their true pursuit or fail to act, they would eventually fall and enter reincarnation.

Yun Xi experienced an epiphany.

This breakthrough propelled his cultivation to the peak of the Nascent Soul stage.

Wang Lanxuan was surprised that Yun Xi had achieved another epiphany so quickly, especially with such a solid foundation.

Seeing Yun Xi’s progress, Lie Xuan trained even harder.

Due to the Niu family incident, the Level Two Tournament was delayed. Once the time passed, Lie Xuan participated.

The competitors on the Level Two stage were formidable. Lie Xuan lost in her thirty-third match.

However, failure is the mother of success. Lie Xuan was not discouraged. Instead, she absorbed the lessons from those thirty-three matches, digested them, and then re-registered to compete again.

Meanwhile, Wang Lanxuan suddenly proposed leaving to travel alone and seek a breakthrough.

Yun Xi understood that experience was crucial. Wang Lanxuan’s decision to travel alone would benefit him.

"Wherever you go, I hope we will eventually reunite in the Immortal Realm," Yun Xi said with a light smile, making a promise with Wang Lanxuan.

Wang Lanxuan smiled back. "Rest assured. I plan to join the Strategist Alliance. I come from a background of political maneuvering. I have heard that the Alliance focuses on strategic cultivation. I wish to observe and perhaps find a new breakthrough."

"Then go. Be careful on your journey," Yun Xi nodded with a smile.

Wang Lanxuan left that very night without bidding farewell.

By the time Lie Xuan learned of it, Wang Lanxuan had been gone for two days.

Both Lie Xuan and Yun Xi knew Wang Lanxuan would succeed in the Strategist Alliance. Having served as a Chief Assistant, his strategic skills were unmatched.

"How many matches did you lose this time?" Yun Xi asked. she had not watched Lie Xuan’s fights, knowing she had her own standards.

"Seventy-one," Lie Xuan smiled. "I will go into seclusion to digest what I have learned. Next time, I believe I can surpass one hundred matches."

"Go ahead. I will guard your meditation," Yun Xi nodded.

Lie Xuan did not linger. She returned to her guest room to cultivate.

With Wang Lanxuan gone and Lie Xuan in seclusion, Yun Xi stayed close. His days were spent either in his room or drinking tea downstairs, gazing out the window.