105: Critical situation

Before heading to the Seven Stars Holy Land, Guo Chengdao had already activated the sect-protecting grand formation and left several Elders in charge of guarding the sect.

This would minimize the risk of the sect being vulnerable and susceptible to enemy attacks.

However, the Elder guarding the sect was now shouting in a panic, proclaiming that something had happened.

This caused Guo Chengdao to furrow his brows tightly.

Logically speaking… with all the factions in Seven Stars Province having entered the Seven Stars Holy Land, nothing should have gone wrong. After all, hostile forces like the Senluo also entered the Seven Stars Holy Land.

It was impossible for them to cause trouble during this period.

Yet, the Elder guarding the sect looked extremely nervous and terrified.

Clearly, the situation was already quite serious.

A sense of unease rose in Guo Chengdao’s heart.

“What is it?”

He asked in a deep voice.

“Over the past two months, malevolent spirits have frequently appeared all over Seven Stars Province! These malevolent spirits are expanding at an astonishing rate. Not only are there young spirits, but many semi-adult malevolent spirits have also appeared, and even adult malevolent spirits… are appearing frequently!!!”

The Elder guarding the sect looked anxious.

“Now, the outside is full of malevolent spirits. If it weren’t for the sect-protecting grand formation, I’m afraid our Red Tiger Sect would have long been overrun by malevolent spirits!”

Guo Chengdao’s face immediately darkened.

He closed his eyes.

He sensed the surroundings through the sect-protecting grand formation.

He clearly felt a multitude of malevolent spirits surrounding the sect. These malevolent spirits had already encircled the entire Red Tiger Sect.

This made his expression even more unsightly.

“It’s the Heretical Organization!!!”

He instantly understood what was going on.

No wonder he hadn’t seen anyone from the Heretical Organization in the Seven Stars Holy Land this time.

It turned out they never intended to enter the Seven Stars Holy Land at all.

Before this.

Everyone had thought that the Heretical Organization would enter the Seven Stars Holy Land this time to compete with them for the opportunities and fortunes within.

But they never expected… the true goal of the Heretical Organization was not the Seven Stars Holy Land at all. From beginning to end, they only wanted to create malevolent spirits in Seven Stars Province!!!

When all the various forces of Seven Stars Province entered the Seven Stars Holy Land, no one could stop them anymore.

They could then wantonly create a large number of malevolent spirits in Seven Stars Province.

Two months… was enough time for them to create malevolent spirits that would endanger the entire Seven Stars Province.

“The Heretical Organization wants to destroy Seven Stars Province!!!”

Guo Chengdao’s eyes were bloodshot, his fists clenched, and veins bulged on his face.

At this moment, Seven Stars Province was already in a huge crisis!

Although their Red Tiger Sect could still rely on the sect-protecting grand formation to avoid the invasion of malevolent spirits, other places… had most likely already fallen!

Moreover, the sect-protecting grand formation could not be kept active indefinitely.

If this continued, Seven Stars Province would inevitably be gradually devoured by malevolent spirits. By then, this province would be completely transformed into a world of malevolent spirits, and everyone here would be killed by them!

Humans would no longer be able to survive here!

Guo Chengdao clearly understood the gravity of the situation.

“Sect Master, what should we do now?”

The Elder guarding the sect asked anxiously.

“Although the sect is protected by the sect-protecting grand formation, Jin Yun City has sent us multiple distress calls. If we don’t go to their aid soon, I’m afraid they won’t last much longer!”

Guo Chengdao’s expression was solemn.

He also thought of Jin Yun City’s current predicament, which must be extremely dire.

Although Jin Yun City also had a city-protecting formation, it was far inferior to their sect-protecting grand formation here.

And the Night Watch in Jin Yun City were all Martial Warriors of the Entrance to Martial Realm.

There was only one Director of the Night Watch Department, who was a Qi Martial Realm.

Facing numerous malevolent spirits, they would find it very difficult to hold on for too long.

Guo Chengdao took a deep breath.

Jin Yun City was very important to their Red Tiger Sect and could not be ignored.

They must send aid immediately!

He immediately gathered everyone.

Everyone originally thought that Guo Chengdao was going to ask them about the situation in the Qi Martial Realm area earlier, but they saw that the Sect Master’s expression was extremely solemn, with worry etched between his brows.

Guo Chengdao did not conceal the current situation in Seven Stars Province and quickly conveyed the news he had just learned to everyone.

The disciples and Elders of the Red Tiger Sect were greatly shocked upon hearing this.

They never expected the Heretical Organization to commit such a heinous act while they were in the Seven Stars Holy Land!

“The situation is urgent. Our top priority is to rush to Jin Yun City for rescue as soon as possible!”

Guo Chengdao said in a deep voice.

Before going to the rescue, they needed to first clear the numerous malevolent spirits near the sect.

At this time, Nan Lie Mountain, where the Red Tiger Sect was located, was already covered with numerous malevolent spirits.

Fortunately, the sect-protecting grand formation of the entire sect not only covered the Upper Sect on the mountain but also protected the Lower Sect at the foot of the mountain.

Otherwise, the Lower Sect would have surely fallen long ago.

But even so.

The malevolent spirits that surrounded the Lower Sect had the Outer Sect Disciples there trembling in fear all day long, worried that the sect-protecting grand formation would be breached by these malevolent spirits.

To go to Jin Yun City for rescue.

First, they had to eliminate the malevolent spirits on Nan Lie Mountain.

Otherwise, just trying to get from the mountain to the foot of the mountain would be an extremely difficult task.

Guo Chengdao immediately gathered everyone, preparing to first clear the numerous malevolent spirits on Nan Lie Mountain.

Before taking action, Guo Chengdao first conducted a simple investigation.

He found that these malevolent spirits on Nan Lie Mountain were not only young spirits, but there were also many semi-adult malevolent spirits.

He even discovered traces of adult malevolent spirits.

This made Guo Chengdao’s expression extremely solemn.

He knew very well.

Adult malevolent spirits… often possessed strength comparable to a Blood Martial Realm!

Even he had insufficient confidence to kill some powerful adult malevolent spirits if he encountered them.

To be on the safe side.

Guo Chengdao did not rush to have the disciples within the sect begin their actions.

Instead, he and the three Blood Martial Realm Elders took action first.

They planned to first deal with the adult malevolent spirits on Nan Lie Mountain, and then let the other disciples clear out the semi-adult malevolent spirits and young spirits.

Otherwise, if other disciples encountered adult malevolent spirits while clearing the malevolent spirits, it would undoubtedly be a dead end!

“All of you stay within the sect and await my command.”

After Guo Chengdao finished speaking.

He, along with the other three Blood Martial Realm Elders, was the first to charge out from within the sect.

The rest could only stay within the sect, awaiting arrangements.

Under such waiting, everyone felt a sense of heaviness and oppression in their hearts.

They knew that the Heretical Organization’s actions this time clearly aimed to destroy Seven Stars Province.

“I once heard that in the past, some provinces were occupied by a large number of malevolent spirits, thus turning into worlds of malevolent spirits! Humans simply cannot survive in such a world…”

Someone said in a deep voice.

“It’s obvious that the Heretical Organization wants to turn Seven Stars Province into a world of malevolent spirits!”

“This time…”

“It will be a great calamity for our Seven Stars Province!”

Everyone heard this.

Their hearts couldn’t help but grow heavier.

They didn’t know how many malevolent spirits there were in Seven Stars Province now.

But Nan Lie Mountain alone, where the sect was located, was already surrounded by numerous malevolent spirits, and there must be even more malevolent spirits in other places.

This filled many people’s hearts with worry.

“There’s no need to be so pessimistic. Every cloud has a silver lining. As long as all the forces in Seven Stars Province unite to clear these malevolent spirits, they will eventually be cleaned up!”

Some people remained optimistic.

“Stop talking!”

An Elder of the Red Tiger Sect frowned.

“Now, all of you go back and rest, adjust your condition, and prepare for the upcoming battle!”

After all, everyone had just returned from the Seven Stars Holy Land and was somewhat tired, needing rest.

“Yes!”

Everyone returned to their respective residences.

“The situation is not looking good…”

In the room.

Xiao Shi frowned.

The Heretical Organization’s actions had plunged the entire Seven Stars Province into deep trouble.

It now seemed that.

At that time, the Heretical Organization creating malevolent spirits outside Jin Yun City was merely a small-scale attempt, probably just testing the waters.

Only after all the forces in Seven Stars Province entered the Seven Stars Holy Land did they begin their large-scale operations.

They wanted to turn the entire Seven Stars Province into a world of malevolent spirits!

Under such circumstances, Xiao Shi couldn’t help but feel a strong sense of crisis.

After all, once Seven Stars Province became a world of malevolent spirits, he too would be unable to survive in such a world.

“I hope this time, like last time, these malevolent spirits can be completely cleared.”

Xiao Shi thought to himself.

He took out an item from his body.

It was exactly what he had brought out from the Seven Stars Holy Land!

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Thanks to ‘Shang Zhi Shan Ruo Zhi Shui’ for the reward!