421: Chapter 421 The Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect and the Poison Sect Make Their Move

The Emperor of Chuyun and the General exchanged a look, sharing a tacit understanding!

Since the Poison Sect became the overlord of the Izumo Empire, successive Emperors of Chuyun have all wanted to uproot this thorn; how could the Imperial Family allow a power to exist that stands above them?

Due to fear of its strength, they could only bide their time and accumulate power.

Now that a glimmer of hope has emerged, the exact timing of the move needs to be planned.

In the manor, under Hun Tiandi's arrangements, Liu Ling was in Tiandu City searching for a Spirit Wine shop named Moonlight.

After Liu Ling stepped inside, a busy shop assistant smiled and asked, "Sir, do you need something?"

“I'm looking for your manager...” He then took out a Nine Dragons Medallion from his storage ring and placed it on the counter.

The assistant took one look and said solemnly, “The manager is in the back hall, please follow me!”

He led Liu Ling to the back hall, and before long, they met a middle-aged man around forty years old who looked Liu Ling up and down.

The moment the Nine Dragons Medallion was produced, the manager stood up and gave a respectful salute.

Liu Ling immediately took out a slip of paper and handed it to the manager, the intelligence read: “Search for Life-Sustaining Grass, Purple Sun Golden Ginseng, and Green Wood Vine Root.”

The manager nodded and took out a report to give to Liu Ling to bring back to Hun Tiandi; then Liu Ling left. Under Princess Nian Youyou's arrangements, the forces of the Darong Chamber of Commerce began to penetrate the Northwest Continent.

They had even expanded as far as the Central Plains...

Liu Ling brought back the intelligence, and Hun Tiandi spoke up: “Myriad Scorpion Gate? Interesting. There are many experts in the Myriad Scorpion Gate, all of whom are masters of poison. Some are even old monsters who have been famous for a long time and have resounding reputations in the Izumo Empire!”

The intelligence even recorded that the Poison Sect had once tried to purge the Myriad Scorpion Gate, but had failed.

“Under the Myriad Scorpion Gate, there are many experts. Although they are very low-key and do not interfere in the affairs of the Izumo Empire, they hold significant weight!”

Hun Tiandi gave an evil smile, his pitch-black eyes showing not the slightest hint of fear.

He was even excited; he wasn't afraid of them being overbearing, he was only afraid of them being weak and having no value in being subdued.

Hearing this, Liu Ling's expression froze, knowing that His Majesty was preparing to begin subduing the powers of the Izumo Empire.

He had acted in the same way back in the Black-Corner Region.

Back then, he still needed to lay out schemes to succeed. Now, Hun Tiandi's power had expanded several times over, and he no longer acted with hesitation, choosing to directly suppress and subdue.

“Your Majesty, do we need to send someone to notify the Imperial Capital to request reinforcements?”

“If we act on our own, it might be a bit tricky!”

Liu Ling said worriedly.

“No matter. A mere Myriad Scorpion Gate... if it weren't useful for subsequent plans, I would have wiped them out long ago!” Hun Tiandi said coldly.

“Your Majesty, if we move against the Myriad Scorpion Gate, will the people from the Poison Sect interfere?” Liu Ling pondered.

“Do not worry about the Poison Sect. I will take action personally. You are responsible for protecting the safety of Qing Yue and Hao Meili!”

Liu Ling wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Hun Tiandi.

“We move tonight!” Hun Tiandi looked up at the sky, a hint of killing intent in his flat tone.

In the middle of the dark night, a blood-colored figure sped along, sweeping toward the Heavenly Scorpion Mountain Range where the Myriad Scorpion Gate was located at extreme speed.

Hun Tiandi did not hide his tracks, charging in head-on just like that.

“Go send a message to the Emperor. The young man who provoked the Poison Sect is heading toward the Heavenly Scorpion Mountain Range. It's likely a major operation!”

An old man said in a deep voice. The figure behind him nodded upon hearing this and left silently.

Such a blatant move might be able to hide from some people, but for the Poison Sect and the Imperial Family, whose eyes and ears were all over the Izumo Empire...

It was still extremely easy to detect.

By the time Hun Tiandi entered the Heavenly Scorpion Mountain Range, the Myriad Scorpion Gate had already sensed him and began to mobilize the experts of the sect, laying an inescapable net within the mountains.

The dark night began a blood-colored slaughter.

Hun Tiandi's expression was indifferent as the ten thousand soul banner surrounded his body. Any Myriad Scorpion Gate disciples with low strength were instantly sucked dry of their flesh and souls.

The three Main Demon Souls within, nourished by the flesh and souls, either recovered their strength or increased it.

At first, it was fine, only encountering some low-level disciples who all entered the ten thousand soul banner to become 'brothers.'

Leaving behind only bleached bones, buried in the Heavenly Scorpion Mountain Range.

Within the Heavenly Scorpion Mountain Range, countless colorful poisonous creatures were everywhere, and the poisonous mist in the air surged and rose, carrying a faint fishy smell.

At the same time, countless spies had also entered the Heavenly Scorpion Mountain Range, all wanting to see exactly what this young man was doing.

The Chuyun Imperial Family!

“Reporting to the Emperor, the spies have sent word. The young man who killed the Poison Sect elders is heading toward the Heavenly Scorpion Mountain Range. His objective is unknown!”

The scout said respectfully.

The Emperor of Chuyun fell into deep thought and spoke indifferently: “Pass down the order to send triple the number of scouts into the Heavenly Scorpion Mountain Range. I want to know everything that happens!”

“Yes, Your Majesty!” Then the scout left.

“Imperial Brother, is that man acting alone, intending to storm the Myriad Scorpion Gate?” the General said coldly.

“It's not clear yet!” The Emperor of Chuyun shook his head.

The Poison Sect!

“Reporting to the Elder, the young man who killed our sect's elders during the day is speeding toward the Heavenly Scorpion Mountain Range...” a Poison Sect scout said calmly.

“Oh? He really doesn't know the meaning of death. If the Myriad Scorpion Gate were so easy to destroy, my Poison Sect would have acted long ago!” the white-haired old man sneered.

If Hun Tiandi's group were here, they would surely recognize that this white-haired old man was one of the Five Elders of the Poison Sect who had been hunting Hao Meili.

“Elder Du, if this person attacks the Myriad Scorpion Gate, he will surely be injured. If we ambush him in the Heavenly Scorpion Mountain Range, we might be able to capture him and avenge our Third and Fifth Brothers!”

Beside him, a gray-haired old man said through gritted teeth.

“Big Brother, what are you still hesitating for? If this move succeeds, not only can we avenge our two brothers, but we can also claim credit before the Sect Master!”

“Our previous failure has already caused some of the old fellows in the sect to mock us!”

“The Sect Master is in seclusion; we have to make our own decisions!”

Another old man advised. After two of the notoriously fierce Five Elders of the Poison Sect were killed by Hun Tiandi...

The current Five Elders of the Poison Sect—no, the Three Elders of Poison Sect—was more accurate.

“Fine, then we move. We'll ambush him in the Heavenly Scorpion Mountain Range and avenge our two brothers!” The white-haired old man finally listened to the advice. Then, he called upon three friends.

The group of six left the Poison Sect and sped toward the Heavenly Scorpion Mountain Range.

“Jie jie jie... Three Elders of Poison Sect, acting on your own... you'd better not fail!” After the six left, an old man dressed in a light green robe appeared under the trees near the Poison Sect.

A pitch-black centipede was drawn on his face, which, combined with the wrinkles, looked like a living creature.

It gave off a chilling feeling.

Inside the Heavenly Scorpion Mountain Range!

Hun Tiandi slaughtered his way through without stopping. The originally black-purple flag of the ten thousand soul banner actually began to show traces of blood red after entering the mountain range.

Whether it was magical beasts or humans, they were all devoured by the ten thousand soul banner. For a long time, Hun Tiandi had not used flesh and blood to nourish the demonic banner.

This was because the power of this demonic banner increased too quickly; once it surpassed the master by too much, it would backfire on him.

After advancing to an eight-star Dou Wang, Hun Tiandi also began to use the flesh, blood, and souls of humans and magical beasts to nourish and strengthen the ten thousand soul banner.

At this moment, the hideous soul faces on the flag wailed and hissed, making ear-piercing sounds.

The spies behind were looking at the skeletons of humans and magical beasts scattered everywhere.

Sss...

They couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air. This was a massacre. One must know that these spies were all people who walked on a tightrope, living lives on the edge of a blade.

Every one of them was a ruthless character, yet at this moment, a chill rose in their hearts.