Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8592: Bottom line (1)

Zhao Hai held back from acting throughout, and he kept Yu Qing sidelined as well. He aimed for Yu Qing to witness their overwhelming power. He wanted Yu Qing to grasp that they held the might to shield him and clash with even the mighty sects. That's why Zhao Hai not only unleashed Cheng Wanchun and his crew this round but also threw up a massive blockade around Yu Qing Island, trapping every last Yin Yang Sect invader with zero chance of breakout.

Yu Qing gawked in stunned silence at Cheng Wanchun and the rest. He never dreamed Cheng Wanchun packed such ferocious strength. That folding fan cultivator Cheng Wanchun slaughtered wasn't some nobody. He ranked as a famed powerhouse in the Yin Yang Sect, Liu Yutao, master of Hundred Flowers Island.

Liu Yutao counted among the Yin Yang Sect's standout experts. His Hundred Women Fan, dubbed the Hundred Flowers Fan too, trapped the souls of a hundred women inside, making it brutally potent. Sure, everyone knew crafting that fan had claimed countless lives, but nobody batted an eye. Righteous folk they weren't—raw power was their sole obsession.

Yet like the Yin Yang Sect scorned across the Blood Sea Realm, Liu Yutao drew universal disdain there too. Still, weakness wasn't his flaw. He'd tangled with Island Lord experts from rival groups and once solo-crushed ten from a mid-sized sect. Without their hasty escape, all ten could've fallen to him. That showdown etched his name in infamy. But fate twisted hard... Dropping to Cheng Wanchun after a handful of clashes meant Cheng Wanchun dwarfed Liu Yutao's prowess. As Zhao Hai's own disciple, if the apprentice shone this bright, how monstrous must the master be? Yu Qing's reverence for Zhao Hai surged even higher.

The clash wrapped up in record time. Nobody foresaw Zhao Hai and his forces' devastating dominance. They erased ten thousand Yin Yang Sect cultivators in under four hours flat. Meanwhile, the Yin Ghost Sect disciples sent from Ghost Bone Island to sweep Remainder Island got wiped out too.

Battle done, Zhao Hai ordered Cheng Wanchun and the team to arrange the scene. He shuttled away some of Yu Qing's disciples too. Leaving only Ghost Bone Island attackers dead with zero other losses? Way too fishy. So Zhao Hai shifted a batch of his own disciples out, restaged the carnage, and even snatched up a few Yin Yang Sect corpses before vacating Yu Qing Island.

With Zhao Hai's group gone, Yu Qing urgently called on Gu Ming for backup. Gu Ming hit Yu Qing Island and faced total devastation. Nearly every building crumbled to dust, most disciples lay slain. Yu Qing sported heavy wounds himself—Zhao Hai's doing, naturally. One glance screamed severe injury. Hovering near Yu Qing were mostly his old retainers, just a handful of disciples, all battered badly.

Yu Qing skipped saying they'd butchered every attacking Yin Yang Sect cultivator. He claimed only that they'd driven off the Yin Yang Sect foes, omitting the total slaughter. The island's wreckage sold Gu Ming on it. Fury ignited in him besides. He'd never suspected this raid came from the Yin Yang Sect.

Gu Ming then flashed on Lin Dong's absence, right as the Yin Yang Sect struck Yu Qing. Linking those as coincidence? Impossible. Now Gu Ming burned to uncover if collusion with the Yin Yang Sect was afoot, or if they'd pounced knowing Lin Dong was gone. Night-and-day differences there.

Even so, Gu Ming rushed word to Lin Dong. He grasped the incident's massive scale and had to loop him in fully. Lin Dong needed the real scoop to get the local lay of the land. True Yin Yang Sect betrayal would crank the danger way up.

Gu Ming also commanded Yu Qing and his island crew to shift to Ghost Bone Island for recovery and regrouping. Yu Qing Island went dark temporarily. No alternatives existed. Far too many thirsted for Yu Qing's head. His demise would've wrecked Gu Ming and company. Safeguarding him was imperative.

Right after Gu Ming escorted Yu Qing back to Ghost Bone Island for recovery, Lin Dong learned of the attack on her location. He was lounging in his chamber. The entire day had been spent clashing with Jing Changtian, yet no progress emerged. Exactly as Jing Changtian predicted, the five elders united surpassed Lin Dong's group in power. Consequently, Lin Dong and his allies hesitated to act against Jing Changtian. Meanwhile, Jing Changtian and his faction couldn't lay a hand on Lin Dong's side either. Lin Dong's team was immensely powerful, bolstered by Sect Master Yama Ling. Though often dismissed as a feeble leader, nobody dared overlook him entirely. He claimed the sect master role legitimately and honorably, unlike the elders' previous shady maneuvers. Excessive aggression risked slaughter by Lin Dong, sparking widespread sect discontent, thus trapping both parties in a tense stalemate.

At that precise juncture, Gu Ming's letter arrived for Lin Dong, unveiling the chaos at Yu Qing's Island. The moment the news hit, excitement surged through Lin Dong. He grasped fully that amid this deadlock, it would serve as the decisive blow to shatter the impasse.

Lin Dong yearned to challenge Jing Changtian on the spot but restrained himself. Revealing it to Jing Changtian would prompt mere denials of knowledge. Though his deep involvement was blatant, without admission, no action could follow.

This realization led Lin Dong to inform Yama Ling and the others first. He understood clearly that Jing Changtian's stalling tactics aimed to buy time for the Yin Yang Sect. Should they seize Yu Qing, they could fabricate any story—even claiming they invited her back—leaving him in dire straits.

Yet, disclosing this to Yama Ling's group equated to exposing Jing Changtian's collusion with the Yin Yang Sect, an outrage they couldn't abide. Despite their alliance, Lin Dong noted their indifference to the issue. To them, it remained his personal affair. Their backing stemmed from opposing Jing Changtian's coalition, preventing that union.

But awareness of the Yin Yang Sect ties would transform their stance. They would unleash full force against Jing Changtian and allies, for the Yin Ghost Sect reigned supreme in Yama Ling's eyes. Such betrayals violated their core principles.

With these thoughts racing, Lin Dong sprang up and hurried to Yama Ling's study. Yama Ling savored the ongoing tension. Though Jing Changtian's alliance startled him, Lin Dong's support now fortified his position. Prolonging the standoff could gradually sway Lin Dong fully to him. Seizing the right moment, they might crush Jing Changtian entirely. Then, his sect leader title in the Dark Ghost Sect would shine undisputed.

While plotting ways to intensify Lin Dong and Jing Changtian's feud, a disciple's voice pierced the air: "Reporting, Sect Master, Elder Lin requests an audience!" This guard handled study door announcements. Yama Ling found Lin Dong's visit unexpected but replied, "Elder Lin, please come in." The disciple acknowledged, swung the door wide, and Lin Dong strode inside.

Once inside, Lin Dong bowed to Yama Ling. Yama Ling waved casually and addressed him: "Elder Lin, why have you come to find me? Have you thought of how to deal with Elder Jing and the others?" Yama Ling posed the question to signal backing for Lin Dong. Truthfully, he hoped Lin Dong never resolved it against Jing Changtian. Endless conflict suited him, heightening Lin Dong's reliance and focus—purely advantageous.

Lin Dong cast a glance at Yama’s token before speaking in a grave tone, "Sect Master, I’ve just gotten word that Yu Qing’s Island fell under attack from the Yin Yang sect. He suffered severe injuries, and every disciple on the island was either slain or wounded. Without Gu Ming’s swift assistance, Yu Qing might have ended up captured or dead at the hands of the Yin Yang sect. This whole affair reeks of suspicion."

Yama Ling froze for an instant, his face twisting in shock. He fixed his gaze on Lin Dong and demanded, "Elder Lin, what exactly are you suggesting? Is this information accurate? Did the Yin Yang sect truly assault Yu Qing’s Island?" Far from foolish, Yama Ling grasped Lin Dong’s implication right away, his expression souring darkly.

Lin Dong gave a firm nod and replied, "Yes, the Yin Yang sect invaded Yu Qing’s Island. Yu Qing battled fiercely yet ended up gravely hurt. He’s currently recovering on Ghost Bone Island, where nearly all his disciples perished. Had Gu Ming not arrived promptly, none of them would likely have made it. Right now, Elder Jing keeps dragging things out with us. These incidents feel connected to me—such perfect timing can’t be mere chance."

Yama Ling leaped to his feet and snarled icily, "Jing Changtian, how dare you scheme with the Yin Yang sect? You’re no son at all. Are you aiming to obliterate the Yin Ghost Sect?" True rage boiled within Yama Ling now. He’d never dreamed Jing Changtian would stoop to allying with the Yin Yang sect. Such treachery was utterly intolerable.