si-mexico Chapter 36 Annihilation of a Sect
Chapter 36 Annihilation of a Sect
"What? Kongming has broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage?"
Inside the main hall of the Qinglan Sect, Su Zhuo stared intently at the disciple reporting below, his eyes shining.
"Master, I saw it with my own eyes, there's no mistake!" the disciple said confidently.
"I instructed you to bring him back to the sect once he broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage. Why didn't you do as I said?"
“Master, you may not know this, but he has a powerful general by his side who cannot be defeated without his Golden Core form. Furthermore, if we force the issue, it might leak out and cause further trouble.”
"Hmm! You did a good job. Did you run into Elders Qiu Ming, Lu Yunhe, and Shi Junyi on your way back?"
"Please rest assured, Master. I know what I should say and what I shouldn't say."
"Alright, you can go now. Don't reveal too much about Su Yao, after all, she's his wife in name only."
After Su Zhuo sent his personal disciple away, he was extremely excited.
The introductory cultivation method that Su Yao passed on to Kong Ming from the Qinglan Sect could only be cultivated to the peak of Qi Refining at most. However, Kong Ming has already successfully established his foundation as soon as he left the sect. The reason for this makes him suspicious.
After all, the Jade Void Seal had other secrets, which were known only to him, Zuo Ci, and the late Prince Li Chengqian of Zhongshan.
Perhaps Li Chengqian had already told Zuo Ci the solution, and Zuo Ci may have told Kongming the secret before his death.
Su Zhuoyue became increasingly excited. He had lost much hope after Li Chengqian's death, but the appearance of Li Guangling gave him a glimmer of hope.
After all, Li Guangling was the only son of the King of Zhongshan, and might also know this secret. Letting Kongming go was a last resort.
As for how Kongming obtained the solution, he no longer cared. His goal had been achieved, so why dwell on the process?
"It seems I have to go out myself. Kongming, don't blame me for being heartless as your father-in-law. Blame your master Zuo Ci for dragging you into this vortex even on his deathbed..."
When...when...when...
Just as Su Zhuo was lost in thought, a series of bell tolls rang out.
He was startled. This bell usually doesn't ring unless there's a major announcement or an emergency summons.
If even the sect leader is unaware of what major event has occurred, then there is only one possibility: the sect has been attacked!
He had just stepped out of the main hall when a disciple rushed over and reported in a panic, "Sect Master, something terrible has happened! An unknown force has suddenly attacked the sect!"
Su Zhuo frowned, and with a swift movement, vanished from the spot.
Hundreds of men in black were seen slaughtering Qinglan Sect disciples, while at least ten Golden Core cultivators stood in the air, watching from above.
"Who are you, fellow Daoist? Why have you offended my Qinglan Sect?" Su Zhuo was greatly alarmed. These men in black were clearly prepared and were no ordinary people.
The group of a dozen or so people who were leading the group glanced at Su Zhuo but did not intend to answer. Instantly, three of them surrounded Su Zhuo.
Su Zhuo looked at the people in front of him warily. He could feel that these three people were emanating a strong Golden Core aura, which was not much weaker than his own.
His Qinglan Sect had always kept a low profile, and he couldn't understand why such a powerful figure would suddenly appear.
Could it be the Jade Void Seal?
However, he quickly dismissed this conjecture; something a mortal could use to establish a kingdom simply wouldn't be that appealing. After all, if the secret of the Jade Void Seal were revealed, then what awaited him would be far more than just a Golden Core cultivator.
Su Zhuo took a deep breath, formed hand seals, and his true energy surged wildly within him, preparing to fight the three men in black.
At this moment, the three elders, Qiu Ming, Lu Yunhe, and Shi Junyi, also arrived one after another.
The men in black didn't waste any words with them and started fighting right away.
More than a dozen Golden Core cultivators overwhelmed Su Zhuo and his three companions, plunging the Qinglan Sect into chaos.
Although Su Zhuo and the three elders were quite strong, they still seemed somewhat powerless against the powerful lineup of men in black.
"This is their intention to destroy the sect. It seems we are in grave danger today!" Su Zhuo said to the other three elders.
"Sect Master, these people are using strange methods. We need to find a way to buy time and create an opportunity for our elite disciples to break through!" Qiu Ming shouted, unleashing sword energy with his longsword, temporarily forcing back several men in black.
Su Zhuo nodded. If he could leave a lineage for the Qinglan Sect, he could at least have some face to face the ancestors of the Qinglan Sect.
"Pass down the order: all disciples must gather and break through the encirclement without fail! If there is an opportunity in the future, we will rebuild the sect and avenge us!" Su Zhuo shouted loudly, while his hands formed a hand seal, and a powerful true essence surged from his body, instantly knocking the man in black in front of him back several steps.
Lu Yunhe and Shi Junyi also unleashed their unique abilities, engaging in fierce combat with the men in black. However, these men in black seemed determined not to give the Qinglan Sect any respite; their attacks came wave after wave, keeping Su Zhuo and the others constantly on the run…
Among the disciples below, Su Yao led a group of people, frantically rushing down the mountain, for this was their only chance of survival.
Beneath her stunningly beautiful face shone a resolute light; even in the face of dire straits, she showed no sign of backing down. Only by breaking through the encirclement could she possibly preserve a spark of hope for the sect.
"kill!"
Su Yao shouted and charged towards the black men.
However, the man in black was powerful, and the Qinglan Sect disciples quickly suffered heavy casualties.
Just as Su Yao was in despair, a huge sword aura descended from the sky, instantly cleaving a gap in the black-clad man.
Su Zhuo brandished his longsword, sweeping in like a storm, buying precious time for Su Yao and the others.
However, those black-clad Golden Core experts were clearly no ordinary people, and they instantly pulled Su Zhuo back into the battle.
At this moment, Elders Lu Yunhe, Shi Junyi, and Qiu Ming were already locked in a fierce battle and clearly could not hold out for much longer...
As darkness finally fell, Su Yao, covered in blood, led the remaining thirty or so people to the foot of the mountain.
She looked back and saw flames soaring into the sky above the Qinglan Sect's mountain peak. Clearly, the attack by the men in black was still ongoing. A pang of pain shot through her heart. She had lived in the Qinglan Sect since childhood; it was his only home. But she knew that now was not the time for grief.
"Everyone, hurry up and leave. We must get out of here as soon as possible and find a safe place to hide temporarily," Su Yao said in a deep voice. Although her voice was tired, it was full of determination.
Upon hearing this, everyone quickened their pace. Every second was crucial; the slightest carelessness could lead to them being chased by the men in black once again.
……
Once they reached a safe area, Su Yao ordered everyone to burn all their Qinglan Sect robes and disperse into the county town to meet at the Tianfu Inn.
After all, finding them in the vast sea of people is no easy task, and information is much more readily available in the city; it's better than hiding in the deep mountains, completely clueless...