Chapter 1309: Chapter 1310: Blood Demon’s Arrival

Western Continent, at the edge of the coastline.

Countless Saint Realm experts were ready for battle, Wuyuzi and the others were puzzled. Li Xiaobai clearly had control over dozens of terrifying beasts, such a lineup was top-notch anywhere and could sweep through any sect.

What did they need them for?

Was this an opportunity to teach them a lesson?

Or was it simply to engage in a life and death struggle with the Blood Demon Sect and simultaneously reduce both sides’ combat power?

They had no choice but to submit to the overwhelming authority. However, the situation suggested the hope to watch the battle from the sideline might be dashed.

“Brother Chen Yuan, I’m not sure who will take the lead in the battle. Winning or losing is secondary, but what’s crucial is to strike with momentum. However, the disciples and cultivators of our sects seem somewhat lacking, and with Sect Master Li’s imposing authority, they’ve already lost all will to fight, which is problematic!”

An elder from the Golden Blade Sect spoke, his face reflecting a bitter taste.

This was a chubby middle-aged man with a face full of difficulty, yet his wandering eyes revealed a stomach full of schemes.

“Indeed, indeed. The Blood Demon Sect is coming on fiercely. As the saying goes, ‘the initial momentum, followed by gradual decrease until exhaustion.’ Our sect’s disciples are not up to the task. The first battle is expected to be intense. If we can’t demonstrate the spirit of the Western Continent and uphold the reputation of the Villian’s Guild, Brother Chen Yuan, please plead our case in front of Sect Master Li!”

Upon hearing the words of the Golden Blade Sect elder, the other elders also echoed one after another.

“Hmph, look at you cowards, afraid of death. If you go to the frontlines, you’d probably be easy prey. Since my Villian’s Guild has taken full charge of the Buddha Country, the first battle will naturally be handled by the Sword Sect’s lads. Every disciple of the Sword Sect is a heroic figure, learn from them!”

Chen Yuan saw the cautious demeanor of these once mighty beings and got so infuriated. Saint Realm experts, such cowards, and their disciples weak and incompetent, made him angry.

This was a great opportunity to take a stand and show off. It was also time to let these people see the pride of the Sword Sect cultivators!

“Yes, yes, every lad of the Sword Sect is commendable. If I could have such disciples, even death would be without regrets!”

“Absolutely, if our disciples could match even a fraction of the Sword Sect’s, our ancestors would burn high incense!”

“Not only are their talents outstanding, but their temperament, cultivation level, and character are also top-notch. Ordinary people often say the most heroic act is to serve one’s country and its people, and today I’ve truly understood the essence of these words!”

“It’s all up to you now, Brother Chen Yuan. Only the Sword Sect can carry this flag in these times!”

Upon hearing Chen Yuan’s words, the Saint Realm experts around him did not feel rage but revealed contempt and schadenfreude in their eyes. They merely offered a few compliments as a form of flattery, and this fellow named Chen Yuan actually took himself too seriously.

The Sword Sect counts for nothing, their flattery was just to make the Sword Sect cultivators the first to act as sacrificial pawns. They didn’t expect Chen Yuan to be so agreeable and be fooled so easily with a little manipulation.

“Hmph, just watch, Brother Li’s men are all exceptionally brave!”

Chen Yuan snorted coldly, showing disdain for all the experts, turned, and led the Sword Sect disciples away. His pre-battle rallying was done thoroughly; it was indoctrination. Every disciple of the Sword Sect had a determined look in their eyes, ready to realize their self-worth and offer their most splendid moments to this most thrilling instant!

“Are you afraid of death?”

“No!”

“Brother Chen, just tell us how to fight!”

“That’s right, Brother Chen, go ahead and command us. Even at the cost of our lives, we won’t tarnish the Villian’s Guild’s name, nor will we tarnish Brother Li’s reputation!”

“In life, one may be as light as a feather or as heavy as Mount Tai. At this moment, I feel like I am the mountain itself. Brother, go ahead and soar; fellow disciple will forever follow!”

The spirits of the over one thousand Sword Sect disciples were enlivened. They appeared extremely excited, their faces flush with color, eyes bloodshot, almost unable to wait to rush into battle against the Blood Demon Sect!

“Good, remember, do not tarnish Brother Li’s reputation. In this battle, we must showcase the Sword Sect’s might. Although Brother Li has not explicitly said so, I, as the Sword Sect’s first steward, promise all of you that after today, you may all join the Villian’s Guild and become part of our million-strong army!”

Chen Yuan declared loudly.

“Thank you, Senior Brother Chen!”

The crowd of disciples bowed with fists enclosed, kneeling on one knee.

Over a thousand people majestically set off from the Western Continent, standing upon Immortal Swords in the void, waiting for the Blood Demon Sect cultivators to arrive.

As time ticked away every second, everyone at the scene began to feel tense. This was the very first confrontation with the Blood Demon Sect since the ancient times. Super Sects needless to say, being residents of the Southern Continent all year round, the Blood Demon Sect’s terror had taken root deeply in their hearts.

Although usually, nobody would show a friendly face to the other, if a real fight were to break out, they would still feel a bit uneasy. After all, in this era, how many years the Blood Demon Sect had existed and what kind of deep foundation it had, nobody really knew.

Over the horizon of the sea, Demonic Qi surged, with reddish-brown energy billowing turbulently, rolling in and now clearly visible to the naked eye, signifying that the Blood Demon Sect’s army was at close quarters.

“They have finally arrived!”

“I hope that guy will take action in time and not let this monk become a scapegoat!”

At the back of the crowd, Wuyuzi pressed his palms together, silently reciting Buddhist sutras, hoping to safely get through this ordeal.

The battle line of the troops stretched long, with the Super Sects at the forefront and the Buddhist Sect’s monks at the rear. Wuyuzi dared not face Xueshenzi. Some things were only known to both the Buddha and Demon Clans; they had made countless transactions secretly over the years, too numerous to count. If their actions were to be revealed, it would cause a huge uproar in the Central Origin Realm.

All these were lingering issues. If blown open, even if the Buddhist Sect were unscathed today, the days to come would likely not be easy.

He knew all too well what sort of birds these Righteous Sects were. When the time came, they would definitely force the Buddhist Sect into submission under the guise of upholding justice, pressuring the Buddhist Sect to gain resources and benefits.

Above the sea, dark clouds filled with Demonic Qi rolled in, bringing with them a soaring ferocity that reflected the sky into a sea of blood red.

The roar of thunder was incessant as warships dyed blood red appeared from the distance, blocking the entire cityscape and darkening the skies. As far as the eye could see, there were silhouettes of blood-red warships, making it hard to imagine the size of the Blood Demon Sect forces that had come.

“Swoosh!”

A golden scroll flew through the void, hanging in front of the Western Continent and slowly unrolled, with a line of small characters written upon it.

“Submit, or die!”

This was an edict coming directly from Xueshenzi, possessing Divine Might and an unfathomable level of cultivation. Those of higher cultivation immediately shielded the eyes of lower-level disciples; the power contained within was not something they could withstand. A mere glance from a disciple-level cultivator could result in immediate submission.

Outside the Western Continent.

Chen Yuan waved his hand, and every person received a Huazi. They lit them and took a small puff, enveloping themselves in clouds of smoke, as they brazenly observed the golden scroll.

“Someone, bring that scroll down!”