206: Retreat, a clue!

"Big Brother! Calm down, calm down!"

The other two, seeing their Big Brother in such a state, also anxiously called out.

But Di Lecheng had already gone mad, completely unable to hear anything from the outside world.

The thought of his lost Ten Thousand Souls Banner made his mind utterly incapable of maintaining rationality!

His mind was now filled with one thought: I will smash this protective barrier, reclaim my Ten Thousand Souls Banner, and then re-refine it with the blood and souls of the Heaven Sword Sect members!

The two brothers saw that they couldn't dissuade their Big Brother, so they exchanged glances, both seeing determination in each other's eyes!

Since Big Brother wants to go, we two naturally can't be cowards; we must follow Big Brother!

Immediately, the two also circulated their Cultivation and, along with Di Lecheng, blasted towards the Heaven Sword Sect!

Three powerful auras, strong enough to make all the Heaven Sword Sect members tremble with fear, were relentlessly attacking the protective shield below.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

The three launched a barrage of attacks, using every means at their disposal, continuously pounding the barrier emanating from the statue!

The earth-shaking roars continuously resounded above the Heaven Sword Sect, and hearing this sound, everyone in the Heaven Sword Sect was filled with panic.

They all nervously watched the barrier protecting them, hoping in their hearts that it would hold, and never be broken…

Otherwise, the Heaven Sword Sect today would likely become a river of blood, with not even a chicken or dog left alive!

Rong Yuanliang also stared intently at the three, his eyes already bloodshot, and he continuously prayed in his heart:

"Brother Lu, hold on, hold on…"

After more than an hour, the Cultivation within the three brothers was almost depleted, yet they found that the barrier remained motionless, with no signs of breaking whatsoever!

Are you kidding me! This was a barrier personally set up by Lu Hao when he came to the Heaven Sword Sect to subdue Stubborn Ox, upon seeing Elder Lin Ao's statue!

After all, he was a nominal Elder of the Heaven Sword Sect, and he conveniently set up a protective measure here, just in case.

Although his Cultivation had not reached Dacheng Completion at that time, it was still not something that three mere Undergoing Tribulation Cultivators could break now.

"Big... Big Brother... We... we can't break it... My Cultivation is almost exhausted..."

"Oh my... Big Brother, I'm... I'm exhausted... This broken thing is really tough... Big Brother, let's rest..."

Both brothers said, panting, to Di Lecheng.

Di Lecheng, after an hour of buffering, finally sobered up and regained his rationality.

He looked at the Heaven Sword Sect members with an incredibly cold expression, then heavily glanced at the statue and the Ten Thousand Souls Banner on the ground.

Everyone trembled under his gaze.

Then Di Lecheng said angrily:

"We'll leave first! Gather all our subordinates, I refuse to believe we can't break this turtle shell!"

With that, the three rapidly departed.

Along the way, the three said nothing, and the atmosphere was extremely heavy.

For the second and third brothers, this trip could be said to have brought them a full harvest; they gained a Dao Grade Legacy without paying any significant price!

But for Di Lecheng, the Dao Grade Legacy could only barely compensate for his losses.

However, the thought of his Ten Thousand Souls Banner, which he had painstakingly refined day and night, enduring the torment of karmic fire, having its connection severed by an unknown force...

His heart would erupt like a volcano, surging with monstrous rage!

He was determined to break through the Heaven Sword Sect and reclaim the Ten Thousand Souls Banner; by then, he would turn everyone in that Sect into resentful souls within the Ten Thousand Souls Banner!

"Second Brother, Third Brother, quickly gather all subordinates, assemble!"

"Yes, Big Brother!"

...

The Heaven Sword Sect members, seeing the three Demonic Path Cultivators finally depart, all breathed a long sigh of relief.

Many directly sat down on the ground, their legs trembling, and their clothes soaked with cold sweat.

When countless resentful souls swooped down, it truly scared them badly.

Rong Yuanliang forcibly suppressed his internal injuries, flew into mid-air, and loudly said:

"Heaven Sword Sect Disciples, do not panic! With Elder Lin Ao protecting us in the shadows, we will surely be safe and sound!"

After speaking, he walked to where the Ten Thousand Souls Banner had fallen and picked it up.

The moment he held it, he seemed to see a scene like a human purgatory.

Countless resentful souls floated there, and waves of shrill screams continuously entered his mind through his right hand.

At the same time, waves of extremely chilling resentment were constantly eroding him!

Rong Yuanliang looked down, coldly at the blood-red Ten Thousand Souls Banner, and softly said:

"As expected of the Ten Thousand Souls Banner; even without a master's control, it can emit such powerful Divine Sense attacks!"

Then he took the Ten Thousand Souls Banner and prepared to go to the secret chamber for secluded Cultivation.

The Grand Elder on the side walked over, saw Rong Yuanliang's actions, and looked somewhat shocked, hastily saying:

"Sect Master! Are you planning to...?"

"That's right!"

"Sect Master, absolutely not! This Ten Thousand Souls Banner is an extremely evil item; you have never cultivated the Demonic Path, so you absolutely cannot refine it!"

Rong Yuanliang's face showed struggle upon hearing this, but it was quickly replaced by a firm resolve; he gritted his teeth and said, word by word:

"How could I not know? But those three will surely not give up; they will definitely return someday. We cannot place all our hopes on this protective shield; we must find a way ourselves!"

"Now, none of us dare to go out. Only this Ten Thousand Souls Banner offers the greatest opportunity for me to increase my strength."

"Once I succeed in refining it, my combat power can greatly increase. Although it might not be enough to contend with them in a few days, it's better than sitting here waiting for death, right?"

The Grand Elder heard this and continued:

"Sect Master, you are the backbone of our Sect! If anyone is to refine it, it shouldn't be you; let me do it! I've lived for so many years, and I refuse to believe I can't refine a mere Ten Thousand Souls Banner!"

"No! I am the Sect Master, and I should bear this responsibility now!"

Just then, a rough voice sounded:

"Sect Master, this matter should be most suitable for me. I cultivate a Cultivation Technique of the dark attribute, so I presume I have a unique advantage in refining this Ten Thousand Souls Banner."

Rong Yuanliang and the Grand Elder both looked at the speaker; it was actually the Second Elder?!

Didn't the Second Elder always resent Rong Yuanliang's succession as Sect Master? Why is he now voluntarily...

Rong Yuanliang still wanted to refuse, but the Second Elder didn't want to say too much; he suddenly unleashed his Cultivation and, catching Rong Yuanliang off guard, directly snatched the Ten Thousand Souls Banner!

Rong Yuanliang's Cultivation was already inferior to the Second Elder's, and coupled with his momentary lack of preparedness, he was easily outmaneuvered.

After getting the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, the Second Elder immediately flew towards his secluded Cultivation spot, and a voice drifted back from afar:

"Sect Master, Grand Elder, just wait here for my good news!"

Rong Yuanliang said somewhat helplessly:

"Elder Jiang Mingxuan, still so hot-tempered..."

...

The three brothers issued a call for assembly, and soon dozens of people gathered in a dense forest.

Di Lecheng asked:

"Have you found any leads?"

"Reporting, Elder, we haven't found anything, but we discovered a clue!"

"Oh? What clue? Tell me quickly!"

The person heard this and hastily cupped his fists, saying:

"Elder, while we were searching for information, we heard that the former Sect Master of the Yu Xiao Immortal Sect was someone who had undergone Possession!"

"And that person, when facing a life-and-death crisis before, also used a Demonic Path secret technique, turning the Cultivation of the entire Sect into his own use; it is a genuine Demonic Path secret technique!"

"Therefore, we speculate that this person has a certain possibility of being the one we are looking for!"