Chapter 1297: Chapter 1298: This Place is Called Villain’s Guild Square

The Sword Sect is a gathering place for sword cultivators; how could they be connected with the Power of Faith? Moreover, if a sect does not possess the Buddhist Sect’s means of converting cultivators, how is it possible for a full thousand people to have such devout faith? In his view, this is nearly impossible.

“The Sword Sect actually possesses such means. What is the origin of this Villian’s Guild? Could it be that Li Xiaobai has secretly learned the Buddhist Power of Faith?”

A group of high-ranking Buddhist monks whispered among themselves, looking at Li Xiaobai with eyes full of doubt. Although this young man had not yet displayed his cultivation level, his whole body was obviously enveloped in a mysterious fog, full of riddles.

“The battlefield is no child’s play, not something you can easily enter. With just the cultivation level of the Earth Immortal Realm, what battlefield are you going to? Just do some logistical support work honestly in the Western Continent!”

An elder from Xiaoyao Valley said with a dark expression, scolding aloud. Ordinary disciples were in no short supply, and it wouldn’t hurt if many died, but geniuses were hard to find. If they were lost here, it would be a loss for the sect.

“Reporting to Elder Sun, we have decided our minds. Since we have set foot in the Buddha Nation today, we are ready to sacrifice our heads and shed our blood for the Sword Sect, and would have no regrets in death!”

The geniuses clasped their fists and bowed in unison, their eyes showing not a hint of fear.

Watching the performance of these young talents, Chen Yuan also slightly nodded in approval, a look of relief in his eyes. These are the good sons of his Sword Sect, not in vain has he labored every day to personally demonstrate the method of sh*t-shoveling for the sect disciples, and at last, it paid off!

“Elder Sun, you’ve seen it yourself. Now that the Sword Sect cultivators are united in spirit, why must you be so aggressive and forcefully tear us apart?”

Li Xiaobai laughed heartily, thinking that someone was dreaming if they believed they could poach from under his watch.

“I think that what the few elders said earlier was inappropriate. The Sword Sect is small and weak, and with just a thousand people, they wish to act as the vanguard and clash directly with the likes of Blood Demon Sect, which is like throwing eggs against rocks. I suggest, since this time it is the Great Thunderclap Temple of the Buddhist Sect leading the call for all sects, why not let the Great Thunderclap Temple strike first in the initial battle?”

“How dare you!”

“Master Wuyuzi leading the Great Thunderclap Temple to be stationed in the Western Continent is for the peace of mind of the entire Central Origin Realm, how can they easily risk themselves?”

“It’s simply fooling around!”

Super Sects have not even spoken, but the abbots and chiefs from the various Buddhist temples could not sit still. The Buddhist Sect is the initiator and organizer; how can they rush to the front lines?

One must know, in this event, the Buddhist Sect is the one under the greatest pressure. No matter how grand and flowery their reasons are, no matter how eloquently they put it, the only reason for dragging the many righteous forces into the fray is to leverage their power and foundation to oppose the Blood Demon Sect, creating a deadlock and minimizing all damages to the Buddhist Sect.

Even if they were to go to the battlefield, they of the Buddhist Sect must sit in the back, letting these Super Sects charge to the front and fight!

“Indeed, the vanguard is inherently suited for mobile cultivators, capable of quickly turning into effective fighters. As a limited elite force, the Sword Sect is more than suitable. The poor monk cannot even think of any other sect that could rival the Sword Sect in this respect!”

Wuyuzi looked at the super-sect high ranks who were silently not speaking, tore off their pretense, and began to overpraise the Sword Sect.

“What do you all say?”

“Ahem, I think what Master Abbot said is right!”

“The Sword Sect is indeed the perfect candidate to serve as the vanguard. Originally, our Golden Blade Sect also wanted to take the lead in charging into battle, but it seems we can only graciously give way this time!”

“Sect Master Li, Xiao Lao Di, you are really lucky, to be able to hold such an important position upon arrival. Even Master Wuyuzi is endlessly praising you. It seems we are indeed old, and the future of the Central Origin Realm will probably belong to the young people like you!”

Several Saint Realm powerhouses clearly understood the stance of the Buddhist Sect and decisively pushed the Sword Sect into the limelight.

First, make the Sword Sect take the frontline; afterward, with some subtle manoeuvring behind the scenes, bring back their sect’s geniuses, and it will be perfect.

The cultivators from the Demon Sealing Sect stationed themselves in a corner, not participating in this conversation. In their view, this was nothing more than a tangle of interests. The internal strife had already begun before the Blood Demon Sect’s arrival.

The first batch of cannon fodder to rush forward has been found, and later a second, third, and even more will be found. The Alliance of the Righteous gathered here under the Buddhist Sect won’t hold together for long before internally fragmenting and developing rifts. Their presence here is merely to block the Blood Demon Sect. Once that goal is achieved, they will withdraw immediately.

In the crowd, a woman was silently observing Li Xiaobai. Ever since they had parted ways at the Blood Demon Sect, she had realized that the cultivator known as Bald Qiang was not from the Demon Sealing Sect but was in fact an impersonator from the Blood Demon Sect, whom she had come to know by a fortunate coincidence.

At this moment, perhaps a woman’s intuition, she saw a hint of Bald Qiang’s shadow in this young cultivator named Li Xiaobai, giving her an inexplicable sense of familiarity.

“Elder…”

“Speak cautiously and quietly, hush!”

The Elder from the Demon Sealing Sect gestured with his hand, unwilling to have his sect disciples involved in this messy affair.

This move is known as setting up to fail; by placing Li Xiaobai in a high position, anyone else might struggle to come down from that spot, but for him, everything goes in one ear and out the other. He doesn’t take it to heart at all. This issue isn’t about having thick skin; it’s about automatically filtering out all negative talk and only hearing the good.

“Do you really intend to proceed in such a manner?”

Li Xiaobai asked with a half-smile.

“Amitabha, Sect Master Li need not take this to heart. This is certainly not aimed at the Sword Sect. All of our Great Sects will send help in secret, and if there is a crisis, we will immediately carry out a rescue. Sect Master Li, please be at ease.”

Master Wuyuzi said smilingly.

“Indeed, indeed, Sect Master Li, you need not worry about anything. Our Sects will all send people to follow in secret. If the Sword Sect is in danger, we will surely lend a hand at the first opportunity!”

The surrounding Saint Realm experts also said as much, their faces bearing a benevolent smile while their eyes revealed a sharp intensity.

“I came here today intending to provide assistance within the Buddhist Nation of the Western Continent and incidentally to see the truth of the Buddha and Demon Clans. Since all of you have made such a decision, then I won’t play along anymore. Let’s lay our cards on the table!”

“I was the one who severed the Power of Faith in the Buddha Country, burned down Huazi, snagged the resources of the Buddhist Sect’s monks, impersonated Xueyuan of the Blood Demon Sect, cleared the cultivators inside the Buddhist Pagoda, and even released Yitilou and Yan Zuzi!”

“Forgive my frankness, but I’m not targeting anyone in particular; I just want to say that everyone present is garbage!”

“In three days, the Blood Demon Sect will attack in full force. I believe we need to choose a leader to take charge of the overall situation–and who else but the genius cultivator Li Xiaobai is fit for the role?”

Li Xiaobai said indifferently, waving his hand grandly, and the vast heavens dimmed in an instant. Mountainous colossal entities descended from the sky, emitting terrifying auras that stunned all directions.

“From now on, the Buddha Nation will be managed by the Villian’s Guild; from now onwards, this place shall be known as Villain’s Guild Square!”