yasinovel Chapter 123 The Defeat of the Yin Sha Sect
Chapter 123 The Defeat of the Yin Sha Sect
Although the radiant light of the blazing sun dharma image behind Elder Chi Huo had dimmed slightly, it still radiated intense heat and exuded a fierce fighting spirit.
In contrast, the netherworld.
A crack appeared on one of the arms of his thousand-foot-tall demonic avatar.
The demonic energy surrounding him was no longer as intense as before.
Clearly, in this clash between cultivators at the Dharma Aspect Realm level, Elder Chi Huo gained a slight advantage by virtue of his extremely Yang and powerful cultivation technique.
"snort!"
Elder Chi Huo flicked his sleeves and stared coldly at You Ming opposite him. His aura did not diminish in the slightest; on the contrary, it became even more fierce.
"Old ghost of the underworld, this matter is not over yet!"
"Your Yin Sha Sect has rashly intervened in wars between secular nations, even sending a Guiyuan Realm elder to assassinate a king, which seriously violates the rules set by the major sects of the Eastern Wilderness!"
"My sect leader will personally go to your Yin Sha Sect's headquarters and demand an explanation from your sect leader regarding this matter!"
Upon hearing the words "Sect Master," Elder Youming's expression turned even more grim.
The sect leader of Ziyang Sect is a recognized top expert in the Eastern Wilderness, whose cultivation has reached the pinnacle.
If he really comes knocking on our door, the Yin Sha Sect, while not afraid, will definitely have a huge headache.
Especially now, the Yin Sha Sect is planning something big and has no intention of starting a full-scale war with the Zi Yang Sect at this critical juncture.
Elder Youming took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart.
His cold gaze swept over the three elders in the blood coffin below, a hint of disgust flashing deep in his eyes.
"A bunch of good-for-nothings who're more trouble than they're worth!"
The sect went to great lengths to plan this time, even resorting to the forbidden Nine Yin Corpse Refining Formation, originally intending to take over the Great Yan Dynasty without anyone noticing, and use it as a springboard to gradually annex the Eastern Wilderness.
As it turned out, these idiots not only failed to take down the Great Yan, but also attracted the attention of the Ziyang Sect.
They've ruined the whole plan!
Now, not only have they suffered heavy losses, but the Yin Sha Sect has also been put on the defensive.
Although he was extremely displeased, Elder Youming knew that continuing the fight would not bring any benefit.
That old bastard Chi Huo is no weaker than him to begin with, and with the elemental advantage, if they really fight to the death, he'll only be the one who suffers.
"Hmph! Crimson Flame, don't get too cocky!"
Elder Youming snorted coldly, and with a wave of his sleeve, a gentle magical force swept up the three heavily injured elders below.
"The Yin Sha Sect admits defeat in this matter!"
"From this day forward, the Yin Sha Sect will no longer interfere in worldly wars!"
As he said this, he glanced coldly at the remaining soldiers of the Great Chu Dynasty in the distance, who were already terrified.
"As for the State of Chu..."
"Since they're incapable of holding onto their power, then let them... fend for themselves!"
"Whether they live or die is none of my business!"
Having said this, Elder Youming did not linger. He and the three of them transformed into a rolling cloud of demonic energy and vanished into the western horizon in the blink of an eye.
Watching the Yin Sha Sect members leave, Elder Chi Huo slowly withdrew his Dharma Image, the killing intent in his eyes gradually dissipating.
The old ghost's final words were, in effect, a disguised admission of weakness and a willingness to concede.
"Should we cede the State of Chu...?"
A glint of light flashed in Lu Xuan's eyes below.
He turned to look at Lu Tianxing beside him. The father and son exchanged a glance, both seeing a knowing look in each other's eyes.
"Father, it seems the Yin Sha Sect is sacrificing the pawns to save the king."
Lu Xuan said in a low voice, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
"They weren't prepared for a full-scale war with the Ziyang Sect, so they had to spit out the fat piece of Great Chu to appease the Ziyang Sect's anger and prevent the situation from escalating further."
Lu Tianxing nodded. Although his face was still pale, the light in his eyes was brighter than ever before.
"That's right."
"For our Great Yan, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
"Without the support of the Yin Sha Sect, the Chu Kingdom is like a toothless tiger!"
"Issue my decree!"
Lu Tianxing suddenly stood up straight and said to Wei Jiuqian beside him.
"The entire army is to be mobilized! Proceed to the capital of Chu immediately!"
"I intend to completely annex the State of Chu within a month, unifying the territories of both countries!"
A fierce fighting spirit also ignited in Lu Xuan's eyes.
The Great Chu Dynasty, the archenemy that has fought against the Great Yan for hundreds of years, is finally about to come to an end in the hands of this father and son!
Elder Chi Huo concealed his terrifying aura, and with a sway, slowly descended from mid-air.
The face that had been flushed with anger had now returned to its usual gentleness.
The look in her eyes as she gazed at Lu Xuan was filled with undisguised admiration.
"Good job, lad!"
As soon as Elder Chi Huo landed, he laughed and patted Lu Xuan on the shoulder.
"I knew about Lu Tianxing's injuries before. He developed a hidden danger from practicing the demonic art left by your Lu family's ancestor in his early years. It would be an exaggeration to say that he was on his last legs. At that time, I was helpless."
"I never expected that you would not only heal him, but also help him break through to the Returning Origin Realm!"
"Such methods are among the best even in my Ziyang Sect's Pill Hall!"
Elder Chi Huo looked at Lu Xuan, and the more he looked, the more satisfied he became.
Lu Xuan's performance in today's battle was truly amazing.
He was able to reverse the situation and kill three Heavenly Origin Realm cultivators while still being in the Returning Origin Realm.
Such combat prowess, such a temperament.
Combined with his alchemy skills and his mastery of formations...
A genius like him is one in a million, if not ten thousand!
"Senior, you flatter me. I was merely lucky and had some good fortune."
Lu Xuan humbly cupped his hands in greeting.
"Oh! Excessive humility is just arrogance!"
Elder Chi Huo waved his hand, then his expression turned serious as he looked at Lu Xuan and said, "Boy, I won't beat around the bush with you."
"Now that you have passed the first two trials, the day you will officially join the Ziyang Sect will be in a month."
"However, I find you quite pleasing to the eye, and you happen to suit my taste."
"How about it? How about considering becoming my disciple?"
"As long as you agree, the third trial will be nothing more than a formality, and I guarantee you'll become my personal disciple directly!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Tianxing, Wei Jiuqian, and the others standing nearby were all visibly excited.
A direct disciple of a Dharma Aspect Realm expert!
This is an opportunity that many people would never dare to dream of!
The elders of the Ziyang Sect have always been strict in accepting disciples, especially powerful elders like Elder Chihuo, whose standards are ridiculously high.
The fact that he could say such things shows that he was extremely satisfied with Lu Xuan.
However, upon hearing this, Lu Xuan neither immediately agreed nor directly refused.
He hesitated for a moment, then cupped his hands again and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Elder."
"However, I know very little about the Ziyang Sect, and the matter of Chu is still unresolved. I am uneasy and afraid that I will not be able to make the best decision."
"How about we wait until a month later, when I arrive at the Ziyang Sect, and then give the elder a reply?"
Lu Xuan's words were perfectly watertight.
Although Elder Chi Huo was quite strong and a decent person, he was completely unaware of the factional struggles and the inheritance of cultivation techniques within the Zi Yang Sect.
Taking sides rashly can also lead to problems!