NOVEL NEXT Chapter 859 Chapter 860: Kidnap the Cultivators on Sight
859 Chapter 860: Kidnap the Cultivators on Sight
The thoughts of the crowd were unknown to Li Xiaobai, who at that moment was speeding towards the Great Flame Dynasty in his war chariot.
From the second the Enforcement Team disciple announced the content of the assessment, he had made up his mind that this mission—designed for them to delve into the grassroots and spread warmth—naturally required contact with various major powers, and his first choice was naturally the Great Flame Dynasty with which he had a grudge.
According to the mission statement, Blade Sect had been causing trouble for Sword Sect, both openly and secretly, in alliance with other Great Sects, and as one of the Great Dynasties under Sword Sect's wing, the Great Flame Dynasty would undoubtedly be the first to suffer a major blow.
Speaking of which, his Hellfire was still in the hands of the Grand Emperor of the Heavenly Immortal Realm, and this time it was the perfect opportunity to reclaim it.
"Sect Master Li, the village ahead marks the territorial boundary of the Great Flame Dynasty. Certainly, that village must be suffering from the attacks of cultivators right now. Does the boss have any orders?"
Li Chen said from behind. He wasn't content with just running behind the boss—he wanted to catch the boss's attention and join the Sword Sect's Second Peak.
"Once we enter the village, capture any cultivator we see, no matter if they're good or evil—tie them all up. We must stabilize the village as quickly as possible!"
Li Xiaobai waved his hand and spoke indifferently. He didn't have the spare time to distinguish between defenders and aggressors. He simply opted for the direct approach—all cultivators were to be tied up and taken away. Without the cultivators, how could the flames of war continue to burn?
To solve a problem, one must tackle it at the root!
"Understood!"
"The boss has spoken, bind all the cultivators in the village and take them away. Do not harm their lives—follow me!"
Li Chen roared to the people behind him, leading a mighty troop towards the village ahead.
The village ahead was small, with several cultivators floating above it. There were no shouts of killing, only crushing oppression.
In the village at that moment, a group of Human Immortal Realm disciples were looting the resources of every household. The villagers' cultivation levels were too low, and the odd Great Flame Dynasty cultivator who returned to the village to visit their families was no match for these Human Immortal Realm Sect Disciples. They were subdued in mere moments, rounded up with their hands on their heads, crouching on the ground, daring not to utter a sound.
"Senior Brother Yang Tian, there's not much in this village, it's all here."
A disciple handed over a Storage Bag to the leading swordsman, speaking respectfully.
"Hmm, noted."
The swordsman named Yang Tian nodded, barely glanced at the Storage Bag, his eyes filled with disappointment.
The village was just an ordinary one, with only a few hundred Immortal Stones, not a significant amount. Their purpose in coming here was mainly to harass as a signal to the Great Flame Dynasty that the surrounding powers had begun to make their move.
Indeed, stumbling upon fortune and opportunity was something you could only encounter but not seek. Next time, he'd better join the Blade Sect brothers in their raids on the smaller sects under Sword Sect's territory. He might encounter strong opponents, but the spoils were substantial.
"Blade Sect, aren't you afraid of retribution for acting like this? The Great Flame Dynasty will not let you off!"
"Sword Sect will definitely stand up for us and bring you to justice!"
Several cultivators with their hands over their heads spoke angrily. They were cultivators who had stepped out from the village, possessing decent talent and valued by the Great Flame Dynasty enough to be taken as disciples. Yet they never expected to face such a predicament upon returning home today—war between dynasties was imminent, and it seemed like all the major sects were joining hands, even Sword Sect was in a precarious position!
"Truly, ignorance is fearlessness. Blade Sect is recognized as the King of the Eastern Continent, known for vanquishing evil wherever our blades point. How could Sword Sect alone stand against us, not to mention that now, every notable sect on the Eastern Continent is standing with Blade Sect. Attacking the Great Flame Dynasty today is merely an appetizer. In a few months, Sword Sect too will be annihilated, and the entire Eastern Continent will speak with one voice under Blade Sect's rule!"
Yang Tian held his sword in his arms, his eyes brimming with disdain.
"All cultivators in the village must be captured and taken away; my Blade Sect is currently repairing the Sect, and we need labor. As for the other villagers, burn the village and let them fend for themselves!"
"Understood!"
Sect Disciples and cultivators from various forces immediately set out to take people.
"Boom rumble!"
A massive roaring sound came, and the ground began to tremble violently, starting from a distance and approaching rapidly.
"Something's coming!"
"With such a huge commotion, could it be the arrival of some giant beast?"
"Don't panic, with Senior Brother Yang Tian here, even if it's a Demonic Beast, it will only end up as a soul under his blade!"
The cultivators were momentarily stunned, staring in the direction of the village entrance, but they quickly realized their mistake, and it was a big one. The newcomers were not some fierce beast, but rather a troop of over a hundred strong, marching in mightily. At the forefront, a young man held a sword in his embrace, riding a golden chariot into the village, with cultivators behind him marching in step, their formidable presence felt from a great distance.
"It's cultivators, and a large group at that. Which power's mighty forces have arrived?"
"It's just a small village, why would it attract such an army? This marching and momentum are that of a well-trained unit; could it be fellow Sect brothers from another Sect?"
Yang Tian lifted his sword, his eyes filled with wariness, thinking that there might be something more to this village; otherwise, why would it draw such a force?
If it were brothers from the same battle front, he might even go forward to claim credit and ask for benefits. Perhaps the mystery of the village had nothing to do with him, but getting some resources should be of no issue.
"I am an Outer Sect Disciple, Yang Tian, from the Blade Sect, here on a Sect mission. May I ask which Senior Brother has come?"
"He's not going anywhere, he's already said he's from the Blade Sect. Capture him!"
"And those dozen or so cultivators over there, tie them all up and take them away. This is our first time working in front of the boss; we must not be sloppy, don't let a single one escape!"
"Exactly, exactly, spread out and take them all!"
The hundred-plus cultivators had no intention of responding, instead charging toward the group of cultivators like tigers among sheep, capturing anyone they saw. The might of the Human Immortal Realm and Earth Immortal Realm swept through, striking fear in all directions. With over a hundred cultivators joining hands, those causing trouble in the village had no chance to resist. They were caught expertly and tied up tightly, then thrown to the side.
Yang Tian's expression changed, his long sword drawn, his aura climbing rapidly as the blade flashed with a fierce light. "How dare you! I am under the Blade Sect; have you considered the consequences of obstructing me?"
"Weak in strength, yet so full of words!"
Li Chen went up and slapped him across the face, knocking him to the ground, then bound him tightly and threw him onto the pile of captives.
"Reporting to Sect Master Li, all the cultivators in the village have been suppressed. Please instruct us on how to proceed!"