Chapter 132 - 108: Daliang Deploys Troops, Taking Goose City Without Bloodshed

Chapter 132: Chapter 108: Daliang Deploys Troops, Taking Goose City Without Bloodshed

The Yunyang Prefecture’s Martial Arts Army chose to ignore the formidable Saint Demon Sect, opting instead to first deal with minor threats.

Lu Changfeng and Xuansha parted ways for the time being.

Lu Changfeng led Bai Touweng and the Moon Concealing Demon Sect’s army to attack Goose City.

Meanwhile, Xuansha and Fanyun led the Heavenly Corpse Demon Sect to attack the next city after Goose City.

Lu Changfeng intended to quickly clear a path to the Dark Buddha Demon Sect’s headquarters, bringing this entire region under the Saint Demon Sect’s rule.

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「Outside Goose City.」

Lu Changfeng had arrived, leading the army of the Moon Concealing Demon Sect.

At his side were Bai Touweng, Zhou Shang, and Lin Jin.

The gates of Goose City were sealed shut, and terrified faces could be seen atop the city walls.

They were all just grunts, with hardly any at the Bone Refining Realm. They had likely been pushed forward to act as cannon fodder.

Despite their fear of the Saint Demon Sect’s reputation, they refused to open the gates and surrender for some unknown reason.

"Saint Master, shall we storm the city?" Bai Touweng asked, scratching his head.

It seemed there were no Rebirth Realm experts in Goose City, so Bai Touweng figured he was the strongest person present. This was a perfect opportunity to make a good impression on the Saint Master.

Lu Changfeng stroked the miniature Qilin nestled in his arms.

He spoke slowly, "In a city like this, there’s always a powerful Martial Arts Family controlling everything from within."

"A direct assault won’t be necessary."

"I want you to slip inside and eliminate the key members of that family. Once you do, other factions will naturally open the gates to welcome us."

Everything in the city would one day belong to the Saint Demon Sect, and Lu Changfeng didn’t want to incur any unnecessary losses.

"Understood, Saint Master! I’ll be right back!"

Bai Touweng’s figure flickered as he drifted away. To the astonished cries of the Martial Artists on the ramparts, he vaulted over the ten-meter-high wall and vanished from sight.

Once inside Goose City, Bai Touweng found that aside from the city’s Martial Artists gathered on the walls, the common folk had all shut their doors tightly, clearly wanting no part in the coming battle.

Bai Touweng slipped into a prosperous-looking residence and, after some inquiries, learned of Goose City’s local tyrants—the Huang Family.

The Huang Family had operated in Goose City for a hundred years, becoming its unquestioned rulers, their power absolute.

Although the County Magistrate of the Goose City County Yamen was appointed by the Mansion Master of Yunyang Prefecture, every new magistrate would inevitably choose to bow and pay fealty to the Huang Family.

Upon learning the location of the Huang Mansion, Bai Touweng sped on his way and soon reached the Inner City.

Perhaps because the Outer City had not yet fallen, the Inner City walls were only lightly guarded by a few sentries, none of whom noticed Bai Touweng as he vaulted over.

Every moment he was away from Lu Changfeng, the drain on his Spirit Body multiplied, so Bai Touweng moved with incredible speed.

Before long, he had located the Huang Family’s estate.

Bai Touweng leaped directly into the air, landing inside the Huang Family’s estate. "Which one of you is Master Huang?" he roared, his voice booming like a great bell as he focused his energy in his Dantian.

Startled, everyone in the Huang Mansion rushed out, and soon, throngs of Huang clansmen had gathered.

"Who are you?"

"Who dares to trespass in the Huang Mansion?"

Bai Touweng split into a savage grin. "I’m not just here to trespass. I’m here to kill!"

Bai Touweng moved like a phantom, drifting through the air. His palms, harder than Profound Iron, struck down the Huang clansmen one by one. Anyone touched by his hands was either killed instantly or maimed!

"Stop! You must be Senior Bai Touweng! The Huang Family is willing to pay a great price. We implore you, Senior..."

Before the old man could finish speaking, Bai Touweng locked onto him and shattered his skull with a single palm strike.

Bits of red and white splattered across Bai Touweng’s face, making him look even more monstrous.

"Who the hell do you think you are, trying to bribe me?" Bai Touweng sneered.

A Rebirth Realm Martial Artist had his pride.

Lu Changfeng was the Demon Sect’s Saint Master, the most powerful man in the world. He alone was worthy of Bai Touweng’s submission.

This pathetic Huang Family of Goose City was nothing in his eyes.

He could slaughter dozens of them with a flick of his wrist.

"Master Huang is dead!"

"Gods! Master Huang was at the Bone Refining Fifth Layer, yet that murderous fiend killed him with a single blow!"

"Scatter! Run for your lives!"

Hearing the panicked cries around him, Bai Touweng finally realized he had already killed his main target.

But once Bai Touweng’s bloodlust was stirred, it wasn’t so easily suppressed. He took to the air again.

His figure flickered in every direction, and his Iron Palm soon became a blood-soaked palm as he slaughtered more than half of the Huang clansmen.

"Hmph. You knew the Saint Master was here, yet you refused to open the gates to greet him. You all deserve to die."

Bai Touweng snatched the plaque from the gates of the Huang Mansion and bounded toward the Outer City.

As he moved, he roared, "The Huang Family has been annihilated! Those of you who were misled by them, come out at once and welcome the Saint Master of the Holy Sect! Do so, and you will be spared a death sentence!"

Upon reaching the Outer City wall, Bai Touweng tossed the plaque onto the ramparts and repeated his declaration.

A moment later, the gates of Goose City swung open. Lu Changfeng, leisurely stroking the fur of the miniature Fire Qilin, rode into the city.

Behind him followed the army of the Moon Concealing Demon Sect.

Bai Touweng quickly returned to within ten meters of Lu Changfeng to recover his depleted Spiritual Power.

"Well done," Lu Changfeng commended him. ’As expected of an old fox who’s lived for two hundred years,’ he thought. ’I only had to give a slight hint, and he understood my intentions and carried them out flawlessly.’

"Hehe, you flatter me, Saint Master."

They had taken Goose City without suffering a single casualty.

And since the city’s ordinary Martial Artists hadn’t been targeted, the takeover process went smoothly.

News from Jiangnan Prefecture had also reached Goose City.

The common folk here felt that, with the Great Song in its current state, it was better to live under the rule of a powerful faction like the Saint Demon Sect than to be governed by some minor power, or worse, the Daliang Alien Race, who slaughtered the populace without restraint.

At the very least, this new Saint Master had shown no signs of engaging in wanton massacres.

It was even rumored that the people of Yong City had received a significant tax reduction.

「The next morning.」

Zhou Shang and Lin Jin came to report that the handover of Goose City’s general affairs was complete.

"Aside from the Huang Family, there are four other major families in Goose City. The strongest members of their clans are all at the Bone Refining Fifth Layer. They wish to see you, Saint Master," Zhou Shang reported.

Lu Changfeng, toying with the Fire Qilin in his hands, gave a slight nod. "Then let them in."

Zhou Shang bowed and departed. A short while later, four elderly men stepped into Lu Changfeng’s temporary study.

Lu Changfeng scanned them one by one. ’Their Talent Root Bone is decent enough,’ he mused, ’but none are particularly outstanding. Not worth modifying.’

Besides, all four were already quite old. The Bone Refining Fifth Layer would be the end of the road for them.

"Greetings, Saint Master!"

The four men knelt on one knee before Lu Changfeng, their faces tense as they spoke.

Old age had its advantages, namely knowing how to read the situation.

The four had come to pledge their loyalty to Lu Changfeng.

Each of them put forward their most talented Disciple, hoping they could join the Saint Demon Sect.

This was their attempt to fully integrate their families into the Saint Demon Sect.

"Hmm, that’s a fine idea."

"Goose City will be administered by the Moon Concealing Demon Sect going forward, so your disciples can join them. I will speak with Sect Master Zhou Shang and allow each of you to recommend one junior from your clan to become a True Disciple of the Moon Concealing Demon Sect directly," Lu Changfeng announced.

The Moon Concealing Sect had its roots as the Moon Concealing Demon Sect, and it was already a renowned Demon Dao Influence in Yunyang Prefecture.

Now, it was not only restored to its former glory but also cloaked in the authority of the Saint Demon Sect.

The four men were naturally overjoyed and expressed their profound thanks.

"Yes. If there’s nothing else, you are dismissed. In the future, remember to do your utmost to assist the Moon Concealing Demon Sect with their arrangements in Goose City. As old hands here, you naturally have a clearer understanding of the local people and politics," Lu Changfeng added.

The four elders nodded eagerly, assuring him it was a small matter well within their capabilities. After making another deep bow to Lu Changfeng, they finally took their leave.

Lu Changfeng watched them leave, getting a very real taste of the benefits that came with power.

’Before, ’Saint Master’ was just an empty title,’ he mused.

’But now that I’ve taken the Moon Concealing Sect and Yong City, and gathered so many Rebirth Realm experts to my side, everything is finally falling into place.’

The intimidating aura he projected had changed dramatically.

Now, four experts at the Bone Refining Fifth Layer didn’t dare utter an unnecessary word in his presence.

He still remembered his first meeting with Xuansha. That old bald man hadn’t been afraid of him at all; he’d even forcibly inspected the mark on his forehead.

The contrast made it clear to Lu Changfeng just how much his authority had grown.