260: The Shadow Cult's Conspiracy

West District, Jiangyuan City.

Deep within a remote, dark, and damp alley piled with garbage.

A dozen figures, wearing black robes with hoods and the hems embroidered with twisted shadow runes, were furtively gathered together.

Their auras were sinister and cold, radiating a discomforting Evil Energy fluctuation—they were precisely the evil cultivators of the 'Shadow Worship Cult'.

The leader among them, his eyes fierce, lowered his voice and spoke urgently:

Hurry! Move faster! Process this last batch of 'Sacrifices' quickly!

Those Spiritual Energy Bureau hounds have sharp noses; they've been investigating too tightly lately!

We must finish setting up the Magic Formation before sunset!

Another evil cultivator, thin and gaunt, looked around uneasily, his voice trembling:

Boss, I... I have a bad feeling, my heart's pounding hard...

When we came here earlier, it seemed like a black car was circling the area...

A third evil cultivator, short and stout, wiped cold sweat from his forehead, forcing himself to appear calm:

What's there to fear! We know this area well; the Spiritual Energy Bureau's main forces aren't here!

As long as we set up the Magic Formation and complete the final ritual, Lord Shadow Master will gain even greater power!

By then, all of Jiangyuan City will be ours!

The leading evil cultivator snorted coldly, a flash of ruthlessness in his eyes:

All of you, pull yourselves together! If we fail this mission, you know Lord Shadow Master's methods!

Think of the fate of those who failed!

Upon hearing this, several evil cultivators shivered in unison, their faces growing even more fearful.

But the movements of their hands noticeably quickened.

However, before they could calm down—

*Tap, tap, tap!*

The sound of footsteps came from the alley entrance.

Immediately after, over a dozen figures wearing Jiangyuan City Spiritual Energy Bureau uniforms.

Appeared like ghosts, blocking all escape routes!

The leader, a Spiritual Energy Bureau captain with a resolute face, held a longsword crackling with lightning and shouted sternly:

Remnants of the Shadow Worship Cult! You are surrounded!

Immediately drop your weapons and forbidden items, and surrender!

Those who dare resist will be killed without mercy!

Seeing this, the evil cultivators were instantly shocked and terrified!

They hadn't expected the Spiritual Energy Bureau to arrive so quickly and pinpoint their location so accurately!

Damn it! We've been discovered!

the leading evil cultivator's face changed dramatically, a vicious glint in his eyes.

But he clearly had no intention of surrendering. He abruptly hid a suitcase behind him and snarled hoarsely:

Spiritual Energy Bureau lackeys! Want to capture us? It won't be that easy!

Brothers, fight! Cut a bloody path out of here!

The short, stout evil cultivator also revealed a ferocious expression, Evil Energy surging around him:

That's right! Getting caught means death anyway! Might as well take a few down with us!

Though afraid, the thin evil cultivator also knew there was no way back. He shrieked, 'Fight them to the death!'

Seeing this, the Spiritual Energy Bureau captain's eyes turned cold, knowing persuasion was useless.

He took a deep breath, pointed his sword forward, and ordered solemnly:

Stubborn fools! All units, execute the purge order!

The moment his words fell—

*Boom! Boom! Boom! Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—!*

Combat erupted instantly!

The Spiritual Energy Bureau Agents were well-trained, instantly forming a formation.

Various Spiritual Energy lights flashed brilliantly.

Thunder Talismans, Ice Spikes, Wind Blades, Sword Qi...

Attacks of various attributes poured down like a storm upon the evil cultivators in the alley!

The evil cultivators were not to be outdone, shrieking as they activated their evil techniques.

Shadow Tentacles, Corrosive Poison Mist, shrieks of agony, Bone Shields...

Various sinister and bizarre Spells rose to meet the attacks!

For a moment, energies collided within the narrow alley.

The sounds of explosions, whistling, clashing metal, and the shrieks of evil arts were incessant!

Colorful spiritual lights and pitch-black Evil Energy wildly intertwined and annihilated each other!

Walls were blasted with large holes, the ground was scorched with craters, and the air filled with the smell of burning and the stench of Evil Energy!

The battle was exceptionally fierce!

Surrender!

the Spiritual Energy Bureau captain shouted sternly while slicing through a shadow arrow with his sword.

Your conspiracy will not succeed! Your altar has been under our surveillance for a long time!

The leading evil cultivator dodged a lightning strike and retaliated by throwing several poison-coated bone nails, laughing cruelly:

Surveillance? Hahaha! Once Lord Shadow Master receives the 'Shadow Demon's' blessing and descends into this world, all of you will die!

The Spiritual Energy Bureau? Just a flock of lambs to the slaughter!

With their cover completely blown, the evil cultivators' ferocity was instead ignited. They began unleashing their full power recklessly!

Shadow Burst!

the leading evil cultivator roared, the shadow power around him spreading out like a tide, instantly repelling two approaching Agents!

All of you, die!

the short, stout evil cultivator clapped his hands together, the ground cracking open to spew thick, black mire, attempting to trap the Spiritual Energy Bureau personnel.

The shockwaves of the battle inevitably began to spread outward!

*Boom!*

A loud crash sounded as a wall on one side of the alley was blasted apart by an Evil Energy impact!

The fiercely battling parties were suddenly exposed to the bustling street outside!

Ah—! What's that?!

They're fighting! It's the Spiritual Energy Bureau!

Who are those people in black clothes? They're terrifying!

They must be evil cultivators! Run! Get away from there!

Pedestrians on the street screamed in fright at the sudden development, scattering and fleeing in all directions.

The scene instantly descended into chaos!

Seeing this, the leading evil cultivator not only didn't panic but grew even more brazen!

He laughed maniacally, a Shadow Spear piercing through and detonating a car parked by the roadside!

*Boom—!*

Flames from the car explosion shot into the sky!

Hahahaha! Useless trash of the Spiritual Energy Bureau! See that? This is the city you protect? Pathetic!

Today, I'll have you and these ants offer up their blood and fear for Lord Shadow Master's descent!

Finished speaking, the leading evil cultivator no longer concealed his aura.

His power instantly skyrocketed, reaching the Fifth Order level!

Under his frenzied attacks, although the Spiritual Energy Bureau Agents resisted desperately, they were still forced to retreat step by step, with dangers emerging at every turn!

The captain took a heavy blow head-on, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, his face pale, eyes filled with anxiety and a sense of powerlessness.

The leading evil cultivator's eyes gleamed with cruelty. He spread his arms and laughed hoarsely:

See? You Spiritual Energy Bureau trash, you can't protect anything at all!

Today, let this entire street turn into a river of blood! Let the wails and fear of these ants serve as the tribute to welcome Lord Shadow Master's descent!

Kill! Leave none alive!

The evil cultivators behind him, as if injected with adrenaline, joined in with frenzied shouts:

Slaughter them all! Use their Souls to nourish our power!

Let the fear spread! This city will ultimately belong to the shadow master!

Starting with these meddlesome Spiritual Energy Bureau lackeys!

It seemed the evil cultivators were about to spring into action, pouncing on the panicked civilians to begin a bloody massacre!

Just then—

*Boom—!*

A powerful oppressive force descended from the air.

Several evil cultivators who had just lunged towards the civilians were instantly crushed into pulp.

What?

What's happening?

For a moment, the evil cultivators were terrified, murmuring among themselves.

Just then, a disdainful voice rang out in the air, reaching the ears of everyone present.

Hah, making such a big commotion, I thought it was someone truly formidable.

Turns out, it's just a bunch of cowards hiding their heads, only bullying civilians?