Chapter 130 - 107: Subduing the Fire Qilin, Yunyang Prefecture’s Martial Arts Army

Chapter 130: Chapter 107: Subduing the Fire Qilin, Yunyang Prefecture’s Martial Arts Army

The name of the Saint Demon Sect was as resounding as thunder, and Yinn Zhong had absolutely no confidence in defeating them.

Moreover, he had received news that the Saint Master himself was currently in Yunyang Prefecture, and had already revealed three Rebirth Realm experts under his command.

There were even rumors that the Saint Master possessed an Ancient Heroic Root Bone, which at least doubled the strength of any Rebirth Realm experts in his vicinity.

"Father, let’s proceed as if the Saint Demon Sect’s goal is all of Yunyang Prefecture," Yinn De offered his advice. "That way, even if we can’t drive them out, we can at least be prepared to defend the north."

He took out a map and drew a horizontal line across it with a brush.

"We’ll use these four cities as a dividing line, rally the Martial Arts powers of Yunyang Prefecture to this point, and establish a defensive front."

Yinn Zhong nodded slowly. "Go and make the arrangements. Immediately convene a Yunyang Prefecture martial arts conference and invite figures from all corners of the Martial Arts Realm to attend."

"Set the date for three days from now."

Yinn De accepted the order and departed.

Before long, messengers on foot and by pigeon flowed out from the Mansion Master’s Mansion, heading in all directions.

As the Mansion Master, Yinn Zhong had finally begun to take the lead in uniting the Yunyang Prefecture Martial Arts Realm.

In truth, the various powers of the Yunyang Prefecture Martial Arts Realm had all been terrified ever since Lu Changfeng appeared in the prefecture.

They had all sent spies to the Moon Concealing Sect’s battlefield to investigate the situation.

Unsurprisingly, the Moon Concealing Sect had been defeated. Word was that they had been absorbed and reformed as the Moon Concealing Demon Sect, and this was with the Saint Demon Sect having deployed only the Heavenly Corpse Demon Sect.

If the Saint Demon Sect were to unleash its full power, the sheer pressure would be enough to make all of Yunyang Prefecture’s factions scatter at the mere mention of its name.

This time, with Yinn Zhong taking the initiative to unite the powers of the Yunyang Prefecture Martial Arts Realm, the response from all sides was strong.

Sect Leaders, Martial Arts Family Heads—the leaders of one Martial Arts Power after another gathered in the Prefecture City.

「Three days later.」 On the square of the Mansion Master’s residence, over a hundred representatives from the various large and small powers of Yunyang Prefecture had already gathered.

Yinn Zhong had Yinn De do a headcount.

Attending the martial arts conference were eight top-tier Sect powers, twenty mid-to-large-sized Sect powers, and over sixty Martial Arts Families of varying sizes.

Among them was an old acquaintance of Lu Changfeng, the Young Sect Leader of the Xuanyuan Sword Sect, Zhao Xingtian.

Once most of the people had arrived, Mansion Master Yinn Zhong came to the front of the square and began to speak.

"First, I’d like to thank all of you, my fellow martial artists of Yunyang Prefecture, for giving me face and attending this martial arts conference."

"I’m sure you all have some understanding of the main purpose of this conference."

"That is, the Saint Demon Sect!"

"Everyone, the Saint Demon Sect Master has appeared in our Yunyang Prefecture, and I fear his intentions are malicious."

"All factions of Yunyang Prefecture should gather the full strength of the prefecture and drive this scourge, the Saint Demon Sect, out of our lands."

As expected, Yinn Zhong’s proposal to proactively attack the Saint Demon Sect received little response.

They were currently in a chaotic era; preserving one’s own strength was paramount. Proactively clashing with the Saint Demon Sect did not align with their cautious, wait-and-see mentality.

The numerous powers had gathered in the Prefecture City merely to use Mansion Master Yinn Zhong’s leadership to form a defensive force, hoping it would be enough to deter the Saint Demon Sect from acting rashly.

As for actually getting into a conflict with a terrifying Ancient Times power like the Saint Demon Sect, no one truly wanted that to happen.

If they really made an enemy of the Saint Demon Sect, who would charge first? Who would cover the retreat?

The Saint Demon Sect was a top-tier Demon Dao Influence. At its peak, its power spanned several nations. Could the meager strength of a single prefecture like Yunyang truly stand against it?

Besides, the appearance of the Saint Demon Sect Master in this era already signaled that the sect was on the verge of unification.

Furthermore, this Saint Master seemed exceptionally extraordinary, possessing an Ancient Heroic Root Bone and already surrounded by several Rebirth Realm experts. No one dared to be the first to truly anger him.

Yinn Zhong looked at the silent crowd below, sighed inwardly, and changed his tune. "Of course, the Saint Demon Sect hasn’t made its next move yet. However, it’s only natural that we prepare in advance."

"At the very least, we must show the Saint Demon Sect that the Yunyang Prefecture Martial Arts Realm is not to be trifled with."

As soon as Yinn Zhong said this, he quickly gained the approval of the various powers of the Yunyang Prefecture Martial Arts Realm below.

With this as the central point, Yinn Zhong was able to continue the martial arts conference targeting the Saint Demon Sect.

Once they reached a consensus on defense, the rest of the proceedings went smoothly.

Soon, with the Mansion Master’s personnel at its core and manpower contributed by the major Sects, the Yunyang Prefecture Martial Arts Army was formed.

The Yunyang Prefecture Martial Arts Army would assemble in Phoenix City, more than two hundred li northwest of Yong City, to guard against the Saint Demon Sect’s next move. It was also a show of force from the Yunyang Prefecture Martial Arts Realm, intended to put pressure on the sect.

...

「Early morning.」

Yong City. The Inner City. At the very top of the largest restaurant, Linglong Eight Floors, on an open-air terrace.

Lu Changfeng and his three companions were gazing into the distance.

A gentle breeze swept by, and below, the common people of Yong City could be seen beginning their work at sunrise.

These past few days, Yong City’s low-level officials had been completely replaced, and many people with different skin tones had appeared.

But although their skin colors were strange, their attitude toward the common folk was decent enough.

Therefore, after the initial panic, the lives of the people returned to normal.

Some of the smaller Martial Arts Powers within Yong City, such as Martial Arts Halls and minor families, had all expressed their submission to the Heavenly Corpse Demon Sect, willing to accept its rule.

Lu Changfeng held the Fire Qilin, gently stroking its fiery red Qilin Fur.

The Fire Qilin snuggled in Lu Changfeng’s arms, enjoying the comfort of being bathed in three times the normal amount of Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy.

"Saint Master, the Yunyang Prefecture army assembled in Phoenix City yesterday. Will they move against us?" Fanyun Demon Monarch asked, taking a report from a Heavenly Corpse Demon Sect disciple.

Lu Changfeng waved his hand. "They’ve gathered but haven’t moved. That already shows their attitude."

"It’s time for the Moon Concealing Sect to make a move on Goose City. We just need to light a fire."

Lu Changfeng had already been in Yong City for over half a month.

During this time, certain powers in Yunyang Prefecture had truly disappointed him.

The Saint Demon Sect had already made its move, yet they had done nothing.

’In that case, I need to give some of these restless Sects in Yunyang Prefecture a bit of confidence.’

"Bai Touweng, you make a trip to these three Sects."

Lu Changfeng said, handing over a piece of paper.

After basking in Lu Changfeng’s presence for over half a month, the injuries that had plagued Bai Touweng for decades were almost completely healed.

As long as there was sufficient Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy, the regenerative abilities of a Rebirth Realm expert were not to be underestimated.

"As you command, Saint Master." Bai Touweng accepted the paper and departed to carry out his orders.

On the paper were the names of three powers in Yunyang Prefecture that the Purple Zombie had identified as showing signs of restlessness.

Several Heavenly Corpse Demon Sect disciples drove a carriage, while Bai Touweng entered a state of hibernation inside.

The carriage sped toward the locations of the three Sects on Lu Changfeng’s list.

Of these three Sects, the strongest was the Golden Cauldron Sect.

The Golden Cauldron Sect was morally ambiguous. Years ago, when the Profound Nether Sect had intended to invade Yunyang Prefecture, there had been hints that they wanted to rise up.

In the end, the Profound Nether Sect made a feint and took two cities in Jiangnan Prefecture instead, and the Golden Cauldron Sect had quieted down.

The Sect Leader of the Golden Cauldron Sect, Master Golden Cauldron, was over eighty years old and an expert at the Bone Refining Fifth Layer.

When the carriage carrying Bai Touweng arrived at the Golden Cauldron Sect’s mountain gate, Master Golden Cauldron, having heard the news, personally rushed out to greet them.

"Greetings, Senior Bai Touweng." Master Golden Cauldron bowed respectfully to Bai Touweng as he alighted from the carriage.

"Mm." Bai Touweng gave a slight nod and entered the mountain gate with Master Golden Cauldron to discuss secret matters.

Bai Touweng’s time was precious, and he left the Golden Cauldron Sect before long.

He left Master Golden Cauldron alone, his face flushed with excitement as he began to make preparations.

’This is a golden opportunity for my Golden Cauldron Sect, to be able to ally with the Saint Demon Sect!’

’If I play my cards right, I might even become a Demon Sect power directly under the Saint Demon Sect! Then I’ll be part of the Saint Demon Sect’s upper echelon!’

Some people detested the Saint Demon Sect, but naturally, others admired it and even yearned to join.

This Master Golden Cauldron was clearly one of the latter.

And so, over the course of a few days, Bai Touweng visited all three powers and returned to Lu Changfeng in Yong City.

"I have fulfilled my mission. The three powers have agreed to rise up together in five days in support of our Holy Sect."

This was within Lu Changfeng’s expectations. With a Rebirth Realm expert like Bai Touweng personally visiting to persuade them, the three powers had no reason not to believe him.

"Then, we’ll wait five days and have Zhou Shang lead the Moon Concealing Sect to take Goose City."