Chapter 430: Slaughter Families, Leave None Alive!
Chapter 430: Exterminate the Entire Family, Leave None Alive!
"Disciples of Sword Pavilion, prepare for battle!"
At this moment, the tolling of bells within Sword Pavilion's mountain gates grew increasingly resonant as Foundation Establishment True Persons soared forth on beams of light, attempting to mend the breaches in the mountain-protecting formation.
Yet how could the invading True Persons of the Saint Sect allow this?
In an instant, it became a case of "when the Eight Immortals cross the sea, each reveals their divine powers." The moment Saint Sect True Persons entered the formation, they immediately unleashed various defiling and destructive methods to dismantle it.
The entire Sword Pavilion instantly descended into chaos.
"What in the world is happening!?"
Among them were also True Persons who had been in secluded cultivation, completely unaware of external events and now utterly bewildered. Their first reaction upon witnessing such drastic changes was—
"Where is True Person Dangmo?"
Similar questions echoed throughout Sword Pavilion.
After all, if True Person Dangmo were still present, seated atop Ji Tian Cliff, his sword suppressing the world, even Saint Sect True Persons wouldn't dare attack so brazenly.
What exactly had happened?
"Patriarch Ye!"
A Sword Pavilion True Person unaware of the internal affairs immediately approached Ye Shaoying, inquiring, "Has True Person Dangmo entered seclusion? Quickly request his emergence!"
"Exactly!"
Another Sword Pavilion True Person chimed in, even with a hint of reproach: "True Person Dangmo was too careless. Entering seclusion so abruptly without any notice..."
These simple words caused Ye Shaoying to press his lips together, his emotions unreadable. Yet such matters couldn't be concealed. Gritting his teeth, he forced out: "True Person Dangmo... has defected from Sword Pavilion and severely injured True Person Quexie. Fellow Daoists, place no more hopes upon him!"
Upon hearing this, all sounds ceased.
Every Sword Pavilion True Person who heard these words froze on the spot, as if they'd heard something incomprehensible, their faces blank with confusion.
True Person Dangmo defected from Sword Pavilion?
What nonsense!
Yet everyone understood Ye Shaoying wouldn't fabricate such claims. No matter how unbelievable, they knew this was likely true...
Thus arose the next question:
'What should we do?'
With True Person Dangmo's defection and his injuring of True Person Quexie, didn't this mean Sword Pavilion now lacked even a single perfected Foundation Establishment cultivator?
Only at this moment, seeing the bewildered expressions on many Sword Pavilion True Persons' faces, did Ye Shaoying truly comprehend the immense influence True Person Dangmo had wielded within Sword Pavilion. Before this, everyone had considered him pedantic, uncooperative—an oddity within Sword Pavilion.
Yet now that he was gone,
For the first time, they found themselves at a loss.
Because previously it had always been "let True Person Dangmo handle it," his departure meant all responsibilities he bore now crashed upon their shoulders.
Only then did many Sword Pavilion True Persons realize just how much their sect had relied on this world's foremost sword cultivator.
Alas, it was too late.
"Boom!"
Outside Sword Pavilion's mountain gates, under the concerted efforts of Saint Sect True Persons, the breaches in the formation were forcibly widened, ultimately transforming into a gaping entrance.
"The moment has arrived!"
Only then did Xiang Ye finally appear, his face brimming with excitement:
"Fellow Daoist, you've done splendidly... Your contributions to breaching Sword Pavilion are immense. When we plunder their treasury, you may freely select three items!"
To invade Sword Pavilion!
How many generations of Saint Sect acting sect masters had dreamed of this yet never achieved? Now he had accomplished it—what supreme satisfaction!
'Even better, with Dangmo gone to the Pure Land, we needn't worry about trouble from that quarter. They've no mind to support Sword Pavilion now. As for the Dao Court... Hmph, mere watchdogs guarding their meager territory—they certainly won't intervene. This fortune was meant for me!'
Perhaps the resources for seeking gold lay here!
With this thought, Xiang Ye grew even more impatient, dashing ahead faster than Lü Yang himself, vanishing into Sword Pavilion in the blink of an eye to commence his plundering!
'Complete chaos...'
Meanwhile, Lü Yang remained unhurried. Seeing the situation descend into turmoil, he instead retracted his divine abilities, concealed his form, and silently descended.
While Xiang Ye possessed some understanding of Sword Pavilion—being longtime adversaries—his targets were limited to halls potentially housing treasures. How could he compare to Lü Yang, a genuine Sword Seed of Sword Pavilion? Who knew better than this Saint Sect insider where the true treasures lay?
Moreover, Lü Yang had inside assistance.
Descending to a secluded area, Lü Yang soon arrived where the formation parted, revealing a graceful figure peering out.
"Master... this way!"
True Person Xiuxin!
Unlike the Yun Family Patriarch, this [Puppet on Strings] technique hadn't been used in quite some time—yet now it served as a perfect surprise weapon!
The reason was simple.
True Person Xiuxin was a Ye Family retainer!
In other words, she knew the location of Ye Family's territory within Sword Pavilion and had authority over its formations... With her, Lü Yang could march straight in!
"Lead the way!"
Without hesitation, Lü Yang entered through the formation passage True Person Xiuxin opened, then changed appearances to follow her stealthily.
However, they soon encountered a Ye Family True Person rushing out to meet the enemy. Spotting Xiuxin and Lü Yang moving against the crowd, he landed angrily and rebuked: "Xiuxin! With enemies at our gates, why do you retreat?"
True Person Xiuxin hastily explained: "Elder misunderstands—"
"Enough!"
The Ye Family True Person frowned coldly: "Disobeying family orders in crisis marks you as suspicious! Now redeem yourself by joining me in battle!"
Internally, he calculated:
'This situation is perilous, the demons vicious. Going alone risks my safety—better take Xiuxin. If necessary, she can sacrifice herself to protect me.'
After all, she was merely a retainer.
And retainers existed precisely for such purposes. Even if she died, he could always reincarnate her into a Ye Family branch lineage later.
If anything, it would be her good fortune!
As the Ye Family True Person schemed, a figure stepped out from behind True Person Xiuxin, lifting a handsome, smiling face.
'This person—'
Before he could react, the figure's appearance shifted.
"Boom!"
Lü Yang's form vanished, replaced by a towering demonic visage—three heads, six arms, piercing the heavens, its green-faced, fanged countenance glaring down!
[Qian Tian's Omnipresent Manifestation]!
This second-grade true art had now reached its second stage, thanks largely to Hong Ju. Lü Yang had been pleasantly surprised—the man actually remembered his earlier instructions.
During their recent meeting, Hong Ju had secretly gifted him a strand of qi from the [Ten Thousand Martial World]!
Through this second qi gathering, Lü Yang finally shed his [Dharma Body], merging completely with his original form—now capable of dispersing and coalescing at will, with no distinction between body and dharma!
"You!?"
The Ye Family True Person's eyes bulged as he tried to speak, only to be seized by Lü Yang's three-headed, six-armed demonic avatar. His cultivation barely surpassed True Person Xiuxin's, not even reaching mid-stage Foundation Establishment. Despite desperate struggles, the avatar's overwhelming power instantly suppressed and sealed him.
Then Lü Yang's aura erupted fully.
"Enemies inside!"
"How here... Disaster! Who let wolves through the gate?"
Particularly Ye Shaoying—having just returned in disarray to his family, this sight nearly made him faint from rage. To harbor traitors without knowing!
Meanwhile, Lü Yang strolled leisurely.
Behind him, the Myriad Spirits Banner unfurled, revealing Ancestor Nether Whisper's form—his typically calm face now displaying unprecedented excitement.
'Ancestor, the time for vengeance has come.'
'With that Ye Family True Lord absent, today we collect mere interest.'
As these words fell, following Ancestor Nether Whisper, countless banner spirits emerged en masse, clustering around Lü Yang like stars surrounding the moon.
"Relay my decree."
Lü Yang spoke calmly: "Exterminate the entire family—leave none alive!"