Chapter 1068: The War Begins

In the grand hall of the Heaven and Earth Sect, the atmosphere was oppressive. Han Juntian and Tai Qiantian stared at each other.

The Kunlun Divine Sect had brought four deputy sect masters this time, clearly intending to force a showdown with the Heaven and Earth Sect.

Tai Qiantian's face was dark with an indescribable anger. "Han Juntian, no matter what, you must give my Kunlun Divine Sect an explanation for this matter."

The fact that four candidate disciples for sect master had been killed by that brat from the Heaven and Earth Sect had touched Tai Qiantian's reverse scale.

The deputy sect masters of the Heaven and Earth Sect sat there, their hearts churning with turbulent waves. This kid was too ruthless, killing four candidate disciples of the Kunlun Divine Sect in a row—he was practically asking for trouble.

But for some reason, they felt a sense of satisfaction, as if a heavy weight had been lifted. However, the situation was now complicated.

They hadn't expected the sect master of the Kunlun Divine Sect to come directly, and judging by the架势, it wouldn't be easy to resolve.

"Brother Tai, we were unaware of this matter. Besides, we haven't seen him for a long time," Han Juntian said helplessly.

He hadn't expected the kid to be so audacious, daring to strike. But it was also the kid's luck; if he had died in an ordinary sect, Tai Qiantian's direct descent would have scared them to death, and they would have surely handed him over.

But this was the Heaven and Earth Sect, a sect that had never feared any other.

In fact, Han Juntian wanted to shout, "Well done!"

Han Juntian had to admit that the Kunlun Divine Sect had always suppressed the Heaven and Earth Sect, especially in the last century, where the Kunlun Divine Sect's overall strength was slightly higher.

Of course, this was only a gap at the mid-level; the high-end combat strength was evenly matched, with no significant difference.

"Han Juntian, I hope you take this matter seriously. Our sect's Supreme Elder is already paying attention. If your Kunlun Divine Sect does not provide an explanation, you will bear the consequences," Tai Qiantian said sternly, his expression grave, as if speaking of something extremely important. There was no hint of jest; the meaning was clear: if you don't give an explanation, you'll have to face the consequences.

Han Juntian's face tightened. "Tai Qiantian, what do you mean?"

Tai Qiantian flicked his sleeve, indignant. "What do I mean? You know it well. Four of our sect's candidate disciples were killed by a disciple of your sect. This has a huge impact on my Kunlun Divine Sect. Of course, you, Han Juntian, can rest easy, but you can protect them for a while, not forever. If one day, in the Endless Continent, a few corpses of candidate disciples of the Heaven and Earth Sect float by, don't blame me for not warning you."

Hearing this, Han Juntian exploded. "Are you declaring war?"

Tai Qiantian did not back down. "War it is. Do you think my Kunlun Divine Sect fears your Heaven and Earth Sect? No matter what, if the Heaven and Earth Sect does not give an explanation, the Kunlun Divine Sect will not let this go. If you hand over that brat, we'll pretend this never happened."

"Impossible. You're dreaming." Han Juntian refused without a second thought. "Tai Qiantian, don't go too far. A conflict between juniors, and you have the nerve to intervene? If a disciple of the Kunlun Divine Sect kills one of ours, I, Han Juntian, will have no complaints. It's a matter of skill; being killed is deserved. But you, as a sect master, personally making a move—where is your dignity?"

Tai Qiantian stood up directly. "Han Juntian, I'm not here to argue with you. I'm just here to tell you: keep an eye on your sect's disciples, or if they get killed outside, don't blame others."

Lord Han Jun Tian also stood up at this moment, a flicker of anger in his eyes. "Tai Qian Tian, do you dare..."

"Heh, why wouldn't I dare? Your sect's disciple has slain four of my sect's candidate heirs, a grave offense. If you wish to shield him alone, then be prepared for the consequences." Tai Qian Tian's style was uncompromising; this time he was not here for idle talk but truly intent on killing.

"Tai Qian Tian, do you truly wish to provoke a war?" Han Jun Tian demanded sternly.

Tai Qian Tian's eyes flashed with a sharp light. "Remember, the Kunlun Divine Sect cannot tolerate humiliation. Since you refuse to hand over this disciple, all that awaits is the wrath of the Kunlun Divine Sect."

The vice sect master of the Heaven and Earth Sect, standing to one side, frowned and sent a telepathic message: "Sect Master, for the sake of one disciple, it's not worth falling out with the Kunlun Divine Sect. It would be better to hand him over."

Han Jun Tian shot him a glare, and the vice sect master immediately lowered his head. He knew the sect master would never hand him over, but persisting in a confrontation like this would bring no benefit either.

For the sake of one disciple, to plunge other disciples into a sea of fire—this was very unwise.

Such a situation was rarely encountered. In the Endless Continent, never before had such a case arisen. This sect disciple seemed to have a vendetta against the Kunlun Divine Sect, killing only its candidate heirs, and four of them at that. How could the Kunlun Divine Sect tolerate this?

Han Jun Tian flicked his sleeve. "Fine, if that's the case, then let it be. The Heaven and Earth Sect has not taken action for a thousand years, and I suspect many are unconvinced of its place among the Nine Sects. Pass down the order: from now on, when disciples of the Heaven and Earth Sect encounter disciples of the Kunlun Divine Sect, kill..."

Han Jun Tian, who had worn a gentle expression, suddenly turned stern and domineering, his voice filled with boundless killing intent.

"Tai Qian Tian, a thousand years ago, I, Han Jun Tian, never feared anyone, nor was I ever threatened by anyone. A millennium as sect master may have worn down my edges, but you must remember: I, Han Jun Tian, am not one to shy away from trouble."

"You..." Tai Qian Tian was taken aback, as if he hadn't expected Han Jun Tian to say such things.

Tai Qian Tian and Han Jun Tian were contemporaries, both prodigies of their generation, much like the current candidate heirs of the sects.

Back then, Han Jun Tian was unmatched in authority, his combat prowess overwhelming, suppressing all quarters, and he ascended to the position of sect master.

After assuming the role of sect master, Han Jun Tian felt the weight of responsibility on his shoulders and could no longer be as arrogant and unrestrained as before; everything was handled with stability.

Thus, when Tai Qian Tian came to demand the disciple, Han Jun Tian could still respond with kind words. But now, he was angered.

Han Jun Tian looked at Tai Qian Tian, his aura sharp. "Tai Qian Tian, remember this: a thousand years ago, I stood above you, and a thousand years later, I will not tolerate your insolence here. Today, I will not stop you, but you must remember: keep your Kunlun Divine Sect disciples in check, or else they may die without knowing how."

Slap!

Tai Qian Tian was enraged and smashed the table with a palm. "Han Jun Tian, do you truly want war?"

"Haha..." Han Jun Tian laughed heartily, then flicked his sleeve. "Show the guest out..."

He did not answer Tai Qian Tian's question. Since things had reached this point, then let them come.

As if he could be afraid?