Chapter 2051: Chapter 2052: The Truth Behind the Seclusion
A few days later, the entire Kunwu Sect was enveloped in a festive atmosphere. Yes, the long-awaited day of the Sect Master candidate grand competition had finally arrived!
Moreover, following this grand competition was the Sect Master’s birthday banquet! This was a momentous occasion for the Kunwu Sect!
Before dawn, the square was already packed with crowds.
Most of these people were from forces outside of the Kunwu Sect. Perhaps, to the Kunwu Sect, the weight of the Sect Master candidate wasn’t as significant, but for them, it was like placing bets and choosing sides!
As long as the candidate they bet on became the Sect Master, it would be immensely beneficial for the development of their force.
These forces had already started taking action a few days prior, visiting the various family candidates, offering gifts and paying respects!
Of course, the Liu Family’s candidates always ended up in the last place, and even if they became the Deputy Sect Master, their power was essentially stripped away. This time, the Liu Family’s Deputy Sect Master was severely injured, becoming almost a cripple. Whether the Liu Family could continue to exist was uncertain! Therefore, naturally, no one came to the Liu Family to form alliances; they were too busy avoiding them!
Most members of the Liu Family might be unaware of these matters, but for those external forces, it was no longer a secret.
At this moment, in the Liu Family courtyard, all the Liu Family members who had come to the Kunwu Sect were standing in the yard, including the Family Head, except for Ye Luo.
"Haha, is that guy really planning to enter a life-or-death closed-door cultivation, or is he just afraid his strength is too weak and doesn’t dare to come out for the grand competition?" Liu Cheng scoffed.
Upon hearing this, Liu Mei glared at him fiercely, "Don’t assume everyone is like you. Liu Qing isn’t like that!"
"Oh? Then what kind of person is he? The grand competition is about to start, yet he’s going into a life-or-death retreat. Don’t you know this has already spread throughout the entire Kunwu Sect? Now, thanks to him, our Liu Family’s face is completely lost!"
Upon hearing this, the Family Head’s expression finally changed.
"Someone, bring that guy out! Wait, there’s no need. I’ll go myself!"
It was clear that this time, the Sect Master was truly angry! And not lightly angry either. Originally, he thought the fuss was alright, but now, at this critical moment, Ye Luo still hadn’t come out!
Although Liu Cheng’s other words might have been purposely diminishing Liu Qing, one thing was true: Liu Qing’s life-or-death closed-door cultivation had indeed become a joke. The entire Kunwu Sect and the external forces knew about it!
In fact, many people were gloating over this. Liu Qing had always been a cold person, so he had no friends in the Liu Family, and he wouldn’t spend Immortal Stones to bribe anyone, so almost no one spoke for him.
Liu Cheng, on the other hand, paid great attention to winning people over. It could be said that more than half of the Liu Family members who came to the Kunwu Sect, including the servants, supported Liu Cheng.
The Family Head personally led everyone to Ye Luo’s residence. At this moment, that crimson red on the door was still eye-catching, indicating he was still in a life-or-death retreat!
"Oh my, still pretending to be mysterious! I wonder if this guy is hiding in there sleeping through the entire grand competition!" Liu Cheng said sarcastically.
"Young Master Liu Cheng is right. This guy must be afraid of Wan Kun’s revenge, that’s why he doesn’t dare to come out!"
"Or maybe he’s afraid of Li Ba. Rumors say Li Ba wants his life!"
"This guy causes trouble, but he’s got no guts to face it, what a coward!"
Immediately, murmurs arose from behind Liu Cheng.
Upon hearing this noise, Liu Mei trembled with anger. She certainly didn’t believe Ye Luo was that kind of person, but she didn’t know how to refute it. After all, before Ye Luo comes out, all opposition is powerless.
"Family Head, let me go and drag that guy out!" Liu Cheng suddenly stepped forward to volunteer.
"No, right now Ye Luo is in a life-or-death retreat, and any disturbance could be life-threatening!" Liu Mei hurriedly stopped him.
According to common sense, a cultivator in life-or-death retreat is not to be disturbed unless met with an enemy!
"Hmph, what danger! He’s just sleeping inside. Do you want our Liu Family’s reputation to be completely tarnished? Losing is one thing, but hiding in a life-or-death retreat to avoid the grand competition is laughable!" Liu Cheng scoffed coldly.
"Alright, no more arguing!"
Liu Mei was about to speak, but the Family Head stopped her.
"Liu Cheng, go bring Liu Qing out!"
By now, the Family Head’s patience had been worn thin by Liu Qing.
Before Liu Mei could say anything, Liu Cheng had already shot forward.
Regardless of whether he was in a life-or-death retreat or just sleeping inside, to Liu Cheng, it was an opportunity!
Closed-door cultivation would be perfect; he could just kill him. If he was sleeping! Well, he couldn’t escape the Family Head’s punishment. No matter what, Liu Qing was in trouble!
Originally, Liu Cheng had been racking his brain to find a way to deal with Liu Qing, and now he had come right to him!
While still in the air, Liu Cheng swung a palm down!
With a bang, the blood-red light screen, representing the life-or-death retreat, shattered, letting out a teeth-gritting noise!
This was considered a warning sound! But the room was silent, not a movement in sight!
Liu Cheng’s eyes gleamed coldly, and he slipped through the window!
Yes, through the window; he didn’t enter through the door at all!
"What’s he trying to do!" Liu Mei immediately panicked. The room had been shielded by Ye Luo from perception, so it was impossible to know what was happening inside from the outside!
This wasn’t considered a profound technique for cultivators; most people knew how to perform it. Because of this, Liu Cheng didn’t disrupt such a technique but instead slipped right in to prevent people outside from knowing what was happening inside!
He’s going after Liu Qing; everyone outside realized this!
Just as Liu Mei was about to find Ye Luo, the Family Head suddenly blocked her.
"Family Head, Liu Qing is in danger!" Liu Mei cried anxiously.
The Family Head just shook his head slightly, "If he can’t even get through this, how can he aspire to the position of Sect Master? Winning the Sect Master position isn’t just about strength; it also requires brains!"
However, Liu Mei couldn’t listen to the Family Head, but with the Family Head’s obstruction, she had to give up, since the Family Head’s strength far exceeded hers.
Meanwhile, Liu Cheng had entered the room and saw the situation inside clearly.
Ye Luo was lying on the bed, soulfully snoring, with drool trickling down. The scene was somewhat unbearable to watch.
