200: Qingming Sect, exterminated

At this moment, Yuan Hui looked at the corpse of the black-robed leader, a hint of anger flashing in his eyes.

Looking at Chen Cuo, and Zhao Ye beside him, he said without hesitation, "It seems Junior Apprentice-Brother Chen was well-prepared, inviting me here to identify these Demonic Path members?"

Chen Cuo feigned ignorance, asking with feigned confusion, "Zhao Ye, who is this person?"

Zhao Ye glanced at Chen Cuo, then respectfully said, "Lord Yuan, Junior Apprentice-Brother Chen, this Demonic Path leader is Elder Minglang of the Qingming Sect."

"Elder Minglang?" Yuan Hui frowned slightly; this name had not left a deep impression in his memory.

But the three words "Qingming Sect" made him vigilant.

He turned to look behind him, only to see that his Junior Brother behind him also showed a thoughtful expression, clearly not unfamiliar with this name.

"The Qingming Sect is a minor Sect under our jurisdiction, making a living by raising Cold Fish.

Their Sect Master is Elder Yuan Hui's man, and Minglang is even a standout in the Sect, also on good terms with Senior Brother Huang Kui," a white-robed Disciple behind him explained, clearly knowledgeable about the matter.

Yuan Hui now fully understood Chen Cuo's meaning.

He couldn't help but feel anger surge within him, "Good, good indeed, what a truly treacherous Qingming Sect, colluding with the Demonic Path to harm our Sect's Disciples."

"They won't be forgiven!"

"Junior Apprentice-Brother Chen, thank you so much this time," Yuan Hui said sincerely.

Chen Cuo shook his head, smiling faintly, "Senior Brother Yuan, you're too polite.

Since we are fellow Disciples, we should help each other.

What's more, these Demonic Path members have committed many evil deeds; as Righteous Path Cultivators, we naturally cannot stand idly by."

Flames of anger burned in Yuan Hui's eyes, his voice like a cold blade, pointing directly at the Qingming Sect's betrayal.

His clenched fists swung in the air, as if to vent all his fury.

"Junior Apprentice-Brother Chen, the intelligence you provided this time is invaluable to us.

If not for you, we might still be kept in the dark, completely unaware of the Qingming Sect's betrayal." Yuan Hui looked deeply at Chen Cuo, his eyes full of gratitude and admiration.

"Senior Brother Yuan, this is what I should do." Chen Cuo slightly lowered his head, his voice calm, but a strange light flickered in his eyes.

What Chen Cuo did was actually to see the Yuanfu Sect's attitude towards the Demonic Path.

After he first received news of the Dark Shadow Alliance and the Qingming Sect during the counter-ambush, the first thing he naturally had to do was to drag the Yuanfu Sect into the water.

Otherwise, his business would not be able to take root here.

At this point, it seemed the Demonic Path had not yet reached a position where it could openly run rampant.

Chen Cuo had just snuck into the Demonic Path leader's lair and obtained some good items.

Among them was some information about the surrounding forces of Fayi Mountain.

The battle had ended, and after Chen Cuo and Yuan Hui cleaned up the battlefield, they bid farewell and departed.

In the following days, Chen Cuo frequently entered and exited Fayi Mountain, cultivating the Cold Fish King in the Tianshui Sect on one hand, and on the other, trying to discern the true attitude of various Cultivators towards the Demonic Path from their words and actions.

At the same time, he also used his commercial network to collect a large amount of information about the Yuanfu Sect and the Demonic Path.

After a period of observation, Chen Cuo discovered that although the Yuanfu Sect outwardly maintained vigilance against the Demonic Path, in reality, the Sect's internal attitude towards the Demonic Path was complex and varied.

Some high-ranking officials deeply hated the Demonic Path and advocated active resistance; while some high-ranking officials had intricate ties with the Demonic Path and turned a blind eye to its existence.

It seems the atmosphere here is very subtle!

After some time, Yuan Hui sought out Chen Cuo and said, "Junior Apprentice-Brother Chen, a few days ago, you invited me to watch a play.

Today, how about I invite you to watch one?"

"Senior Brother Yuan, are you saying...?"

"Hmph! Since the Qingming Sect dared to collude with the Demonic Path and betray my Yuanfu Sect, today I shall make them pay the price.

From now on, there will be no Qingming Sect here!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Cuo frowned slightly.

Although the Qingming Sect had some collusion with the Demonic Path, this matter still required caution.

The Yuanfu Sect's actions of openly and domineeringly destroying the Qingming Sect might cause unnecessary trouble.

"Senior Brother Yuan, this matter still requires caution, in case..." Chen Cuo reminded him.

"Junior Apprentice-Brother Chen, rest assured.

The Qingming Sect's collusion with the Demonic Path is undeniable, and with Minglang in our hands, we have righteousness on our side," Yuan Hui said confidently.

"Moreover, the Qingming Sect's strength is not strong; as long as we act decisively, we will surely be able to take them down in one fell swoop."

Seeing Yuan Hui's resolve, Chen Cuo knew further persuasion was useless and could only nod in agreement.

Thus, Yuan Hui led a large number of Yuanfu Sect Cultivators to the mountain where the Qingming Sect was located.

These were all Fayi Mountain's Protector Dao Soldiers, not like the novices from before.

When they arrived at the Qingming Sect, they found the entire mountain surrounded by Yuanfu Sect Disciples.

The Qingming Sect Disciples were in a panic, at a loss.

Yuan Hui, however, strode towards the Qingming Sect's main hall, with Chen Cuo following closely behind him.

Inside the main hall, Yuan Hui loudly announced the Qingming Sect's crime of colluding with the Demonic Path and demanded that the Qingming Sect's Sect Master commit suicide, or else the entire Qingming Sect would be massacred.

The Qingming Sect's Sect Master, Minglang, his face pale, knew Yuan Hui's strength and methods, and knew he could not resist.

But he still held a glimmer of hope, attempting to explain to Yuan Hui.

"Brother Yuan, there's a mistake here.

My Qingming Sect has never colluded with the Demonic Path, nor have we ever betrayed the Yuanfu Sect," Minglang said urgently.

"This matter is already confirmed by evidence.

Otherwise, where is your Sect's Elder Minglang?" Yuan Hui asked coldly.

"This! I truly don't know!"

"How could you not know?

He's dead, he died in his lair, and at that time, he was conspiring with Cultivators from the Dark Shadow Alliance to seize the assets of my market!

Tell me, does he deserve to die?"

Minglang was silent for a moment, seemingly processing the information, then cautiously replied, "Lord Yuan Hui, I truly didn't know that an Elder would do such a thing.

Our Sect's Minglang clan has always adhered to the Righteous Path; how could they collude with the Demonic Path?

Is there some misunderstanding here?"

Yuan Hui sneered, "Misunderstanding?

He's dead; I killed him with my own hands.

Does the Qingming Sect simply turn a blind eye to his actions?"

Minglang sighed, "We truly didn't know about this matter, nor do we know the truth of it.

If Lord Yuan Hui wants an explanation from my Qingming Sect, he should at least let Lord Li Lingji come!"

Yuan Hui's eyes instantly turned cold, like two sharp swords piercing directly into Minglang's heart.

His voice was deep and full of menace: "Li Lingji? You don't need to use him to pressure me; I, Yuan, am not afraid.

The Qingming Sect has no connection with Li Lingji.

Today, I am here, and the Qingming Sect must give me an explanation."

Minglang's face changed.

He feigned composure at this moment, but in front of a powerful figure like Yuan Hui, he couldn't remain completely fearless.

He tried to maintain his composure, saying in a deep voice, "Lord Yuan Hui, this matter involves an Elder of my Qingming Sect, and we cannot make a decision lightly.

Moreover, you keep claiming that Minglang personally killed a Disciple of the Tianshui Sect, but you have no evidence."

Yuan Hui's gaze grew even colder.

He pulled out a token from his robe and slammed it towards Minglang: "This is Minglang's token, and it still has his bloodstains on it.

Is this not evidence?"

Minglang caught the token, and indeed, it was stained with blood, and the familiar pattern was precisely that of their Qingming Sect's identity token.

His heart was startled, but he still remained calm: "The token is indeed from our Sect, but this doesn't prove that my Qingming Sect has any connection with the Demonic Path, Lord Yuan Hui?"

At this moment, Minglang's face was extremely grim, and his heart bled as he looked at the Yuanfu Sect Disciples surrounding them.

This time, it was definitely not going to end well.

Yuan Hui gave a cold laugh: "Hahaha, is this how your Qingming Sect stubbornly resists?

Today, I not only demand an explanation from you, but I also want your Qingming Sect to pay the price for this!"

Minglang no longer held back, saying fiercely, "Since you refuse to spare my Qingming Sect, why should I be considerate?

It's pitiful that you are so arrogant, daring to lead just a few people into my hall.

Behold my Sect Protection Formation!"

"All Elders, follow me and kill!"

At Minglang's command, the atmosphere within the Qingming Sect immediately grew tense.

Countless figures swiftly arrived from all directions, each radiating intense Battle Intent.

Their gazes were fixed on Yuan Hui, as if waiting for something.

Yuan Hui's expression remained unchanged.

He swept a cold glance around, a mocking smile playing on his lips.

He turned to the few people behind him and said, "It seems the Qingming Sect intends to use their Sect Protection Formation against us.

But what is there to fear?"

Minglang made a hand seal and pointed, and instantly a bell sound rang out, and a howling celestial wolf's phantom appeared, "Third-tier Grand Formation, Heavenly Wolf Cold Moon Grand Formation!"

The Heavenly Wolf Cold Moon Grand Formation, a third-tier Formation, is both offensive and defensive, built upon the earth's ley lines.

The Heavenly Wolf Cold Moon Grand Formation is a third-tier Formation that integrates offense and defense, built using the earth's ley lines.

Its design is ingenious, not only possessing powerful offensive capabilities but also effectively resisting enemy attacks.

In battle, the Heavenly Wolf Cold Moon Grand Formation can release cold moonlight, as dazzling as the Sirius star.

This light can instantly freeze enemies, rendering them immobile, thereby creating offensive opportunities for teammates.

At the same time, the Formation can also utilize the power of the earth's ley lines to form an unbreakable defensive barrier, repelling enemy attacks.

The construction of the Formation relies on the earth's ley lines, meaning it can adapt to different terrain environments.

In battle, the Formation can be adjusted according to the enemy's position and actions, thus maximizing its effect.

Furthermore, the Heavenly Wolf Cold Moon Grand Formation also possesses powerful self-healing capabilities; even if damaged in battle, it can quickly restore itself to optimal condition.

As soon as this wolf appeared, it immediately attacked Yuan Hui and the others.

Although the Formation was a third-tier Grand Formation, the power of this wolf phantom only reached the second-tier, equivalent to a Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivator.

However, even though its power did not reach the third-tier, the pressure released by the Heavenly Wolf phantom still struck fear into people's hearts.

Yuan Hui and the others looked solemn; they understood that although this was only a second-tier wolf phantom, its strength under the enhancement of a third-tier Grand Formation was absolutely not to be underestimated.

"Everyone be careful, although this wolf phantom is only second-tier, within the Grand Formation, its power can probably exert the might of a third-tier," Yuan Hui reminded, while a Flying Sword shimmering with cold light had already appeared in his hand.

The others also brought out their Magic Treasures, preparing to face the howling Heavenly Wolf phantom.

Minglang saw this scene, a cold smile playing on his lips.

His finger, forming a hand seal, moved slightly, and the Heavenly Wolf phantom immediately let out an earth-shattering howl, then pounced towards Yuan Hui and the others.

Instantly, Yuan Hui and the others were embroiled in a fierce battle with the wolf phantom.

Although they were strong, under the enhancement of the Heavenly Wolf Cold Moon Grand Formation, the Heavenly Wolf phantom's speed and power far exceeded their expectations.

Every attack made their hearts tremble with fear.

Chen Cuo, hiding behind the Grand Formation, chuckled, pulled out a shimmering golden Talisman, and threw it towards the sky.

A sharp, conical arrow-like object appeared, piercing through the entire Formation's protective shield.

It was precisely a third-tier "Formation-Breaking Talisman" that he had specifically acquired, incredibly powerful, enough to break through most defensive Formations.

The arrow-like object soared through the air, like a meteor streaking across the sky, its sharp whistling sound shaking the surrounding air.

The golden, resplendent Talisman in Chen Cuo's hand was like a token of life and death, and his eyes flickered with cunning and anticipation, as if he had already seen the moment the Formation would be broken.

As the arrow-like object drew closer, the previously impenetrable Formation shield began to show cracks.

The intricate runes gradually dimmed under the golden light, as if losing their original power.

The Heavenly Wolf phantom let out a wail.

"How is this possible, how could you possibly break my Heavenly Wolf Cold Moon Grand Formation!" Minglang exclaimed in shock.

Yuan Hui and the others did not answer him, only looked at him coldly.

They knew that although they had successfully broken the Heavenly Wolf Cold Moon Grand Formation, the real battle had only just begun.

They had to remain vigilant in case Minglang launched another attack.

And Minglang seemed to have realized this point; a sinister smile appeared on his face.

Then, he once again made a hand seal and pointed, and immediately, the surrounding air began to turn cold, and a powerful aura emanated from his body.

"Do you think you've won just by breaking my Grand Formation? Hmph, I have even more powerful methods waiting for you!" Minglang sneered.

But with the Formation broken, a large hole appeared in the entire Formation, and immediately a large number of Cultivators poured in from outside.

These were all the numerous Dao Soldiers Yuan Hui had brought.

They had been hidden outside the Qingming Sect's mountain gate, and now they entered the Qingming Sect to carry out the mission of extermination.

As the Formation shattered, these Cultivators, like fierce tigers descending from the mountain, swiftly rushed into the Qingming Sect.

They rampaged, slaughtering the Cultivators who stood in their way.

For a time, the Qingming Sect was in chaos, Cultivators terrified and fleeing in all directions.

These Cultivators brought by Yuan Hui were not content with just slaughter; they also brought a large number of Dao Soldiers.

These Dao Soldiers were meticulously crafted by Yuan Hui, possessing immense power, enough to destroy the entire Qingming Sect.

They unleashed powerful attacks, destroying the Qingming Sect's buildings and Formations one by one, leaving the entire Sect in ruins.

Watching all of this, Minglang was heartbroken, and his heart bled as he saw a large number of Disciples die.