Chapter 092: Yun Ling's Anxiety

Yun Ling explained cautiously, "Former Sect Master, please forgive my offense. But there is an urgent matter that has arisen. Our Misty Cloud Sect..."

"Hmm?" Yun Shan furrowed his brow slightly. "Something bad happened?"

Yun Shan's spiritual power enveloped the entire Misty Cloud Sect. He could sense everything happening within the sect, and it appeared to be business as usual with no signs of any major issues.

Yun Shan looked at the kneeling Yun Ling and spoke in a deep voice, "Something bad happened? Yun Ling, are you trying to deceive me? The Misty Cloud Sect is perfectly fine. Where is this 'something bad' coming from?"

A terrifying aura emanated from Yun Shan's body, pressing down on Yun Ling. Yun Ling felt an overwhelming pressure, causing him to bow his head even lower. Cold sweat dripped from his forehead and soaked his clothes, while cold sweat also formed on his back.

Yun Ling thought, "What a terrifying presence! Has the Former Sect Master reached the level of a Dou Zong?"

He was shocked internally but quickly suppressed his astonishment. He said, "Former Sect Master, what you see is only the surface of the Misty Cloud Sect. The sect is truly in great danger."

"Is that so?" Yun Shan's eyebrows slightly furrowed upon hearing Yun Ling's words. He knew Yun Ling well enough to understand that Yun Ling wouldn't dare to disturb his seclusion unless there was a genuine crisis in the Misty Cloud Sect.

If Yun Ling dared to disturb him, it could only mean that something truly dire was happening within the sect.

However, according to his spiritual perception, the Misty Cloud Sect appeared to be perfectly fine, showing no signs of any major issues.

Furthermore, even if there were truly a crisis, Yun Yun, as the Sect Master, should be the one seeking him out, not Yun Ling, who was just an elder.

With these doubts in his mind, Yun Shan pondered further.

Yun Ling hurriedly spoke, "Yes, Former Sect Master. The Misty Cloud Sect is on the brink of destruction!"

"Yun Ling had to disregard the previous orders left by the former Sect Master to disturb your seclusion because if you don't come out, the Misty Cloud Sect will truly be doomed."

Yun Ling kept his head lowered, displaying a look that suggested he was acting in the best interest of the Misty Cloud Sect.

"Headed for destruction?" Yun Shan received Yun Ling's response but remained noncommittal.

In his eyes, the Misty Cloud Sect appeared perfectly fine, and the notion of impending doom contradicted his observations.

Yun Shan said, "Yun Ling, do you think I'm blind? Can't I see what's happening in the Misty Cloud Sect? I don't need you to tell me."

"In my eyes, the entire Misty Cloud Sect is perfectly fine. There is a long way to go before it becomes what you describe as 'headed for destruction.' If you don't provide a reasonable explanation today, be prepared to face the consequences."

"No..."

Yun Ling, upon hearing Yun Shan's words, quickly shook his head and said, "Former Sect Master, this is just an illusion."

"Although the Misty Cloud Sect appears to be fine on the surface, it is actually in a critical condition, on the verge of destruction at any moment! If the Misty Cloud Sect were truly as safe as it seems, I wouldn't dare to disturb you with such a grave matter!"

As he spoke, tears welled up in Yun Ling's eyes. On this continent, achieving what one desired required not only strength but also the ability to deceive. There was never a shortage of schemes and conspiracies.

Yun Ling's performance was causing Yun Shan to doubt the accuracy of his claims. After all, Yun Ling's acting skills were truly exceptional, worthy of an S-tier rating. His performance was fit for a politician.

Yun Shan said, "Yun Ling, I'll tentatively believe what you're saying, but I want to know why it is you who came to find me if the Misty Cloud Sect is truly facing a crisis."

"Why isn't it Yun Yun who sought me out? According to my perception, Yun Yun has been in the Misty Cloud Sect all along. Explain yourself!"

"Oh damn..." Upon hearing Yun Shan's words, Yun Ling's heart trembled, filled with panic.

He thought, "Has the Former Sect Master truly reached the Dou Zong level? Is it possible for the Dou Zong realm to be this terrifying? He can sense the entire Misty Cloud Sect from here. Such a horrifying Dou Zong level."

"If I manage to overthrow Yun Yun, will the Former Sect Master come out and take control, leaving me with no chance of becoming the Sect Master?" Yun Ling couldn't help but think of this possibility.

When Yun Ling came to find Yun Shan, he had hoped that once Yun Shan dealt with Yun Yun, he would be the rightful successor to the position of Misty Cloud Sect Master.

But now, Yun Shan had likely already broken through to the Dou Zong realm.

If Yun Shan were to resolve the situation with Yun Yun and not enter seclusion, would he want to seize power himself? The position of Misty Cloud Sect Master would be completely out of Yun Ling's reach.

Yun Ling was now very hesitant. Coming to find Yun Shan seemed like a wrong decision. Compared to Yun Yun's delegation of authority, this Yun Shan held the Misty Cloud Sect's power in high regard.

For a moment, Yun Ling didn't know why, but he felt a twinge of regret in his heart. But what good was regret now?

The current situation didn't allow him to regret. All Yun Ling could do now was to follow this path to the end.

Yun Ling spoke up, "Former Sect Master, the root cause of the Misty Cloud Sect's crisis lies with Sect Master Yun Yun!"

"Hmm? What did you say?"

"What?"

Yun Shan frowned and looked at Yun Ling. A chilling aura emanated from Yun Shan's body, pressing down on Yun Ling, completely enveloping him.

If Yun Ling didn't provide a perfect explanation, he would have no choice but to punish Yun Ling.

Yun Yun was Yun Shan's disciple. She had been raised by Yun Shan since she was young. Yun Shan treated her like a daughter, and no one understood Yun Yun's feelings towards the Misty Cloud Sect better than him.

Anyone in the Misty Cloud Sect could potentially betray the sect, except Yun Yun. No one knew better than Yun Shan about Yun Yun's devotion to the Misty Cloud Sect.

...

"This..."

Feeling the chilling aura that surrounded him, Yun Ling's heart skipped a beat, filled with fear and unease.

For a moment, Yun Ling forgot how to speak and didn't know what to say.

The other elders who had come with Yun Ling were also kneeling, bowing their heads even lower. Although Yun Shan's chilling aura was directed at Yun Ling alone, they could still sense a trace of the coldness.

Cold sweat broke out on their foreheads.

They regretted it to some extent. They didn't expect Yun Yun, the Sect Master, to hold such a heavy weight in Yun Shan's heart!

If they had known the outcome would be like this, they wouldn't have conspired with Yun Ling and chosen to ally with him. Once their plan to overthrow Yun Yun was exposed, they would have no choice but to leave empty-handed.

Although they regretted it in their hearts, they had no other options now. They could only follow this path to the end.

What if there was light at the end of this dark path?

What if they succeeded?

The benefits they could obtain would be tremendous!

Even if they failed, they had planned for an escape route. They would simply push everything onto Yun Ling.

Of course, all of this was originally orchestrated by Yun Ling, and they were merely cooperating with him.

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