Chapter 597 - 326: Starting Today, Accept the Immortal Sect’s Great Governance

Chapter 597: Chapter 326: Starting Today, Accept the Immortal Sect’s Great Governance

Figures descended from the sky above the Sanhe Sect, blanketing the entire Sect’s territory. Not only that, but all the surrounding towns and villages were covered as well. The person in charge of recruitment held absolute authority precisely because they commanded such a massive army of reinforcements that could blot out the sky. Not to mention, the one who called for backup this time had reported the presence of an Evil God. Colluding with an Evil God was a grave crime that the Sect would never tolerate. An unknown Evil God made the offense even more severe.

For a time, the entire Sect’s territory was filled with the clashes of power. Jiang Man had already taken his group into hiding.

From outside, they could hear someone shouting, "We’re already members of the Wuyun Sect! We’re on the same side! Why are you treating your fellow Sect members like this?

"Since you’re being so heartless, don’t blame us for being ruthless!

"Attack! Wipe them out!"

Deafening explosions rumbled through the air.

"Do we really need to hide?" Zhuo Qingcheng asked curiously. "We’re Primordial Spirit Cultivators, after all. Logically speaking, we’re more than capable of fighting them."

Primordial Spirit Cultivators were already incredibly powerful. In Ancient Sects, the Primordial Spirit realm was practically the highest level of combat prowess. Even if not the absolute strongest, they would still be at the Elder level. With such formidable strength, there was absolutely no need for them to hide. It wasn’t as if they were in the Inner Sect or the Core Main Peak.

"Being reported isn’t a pleasant experience, so naturally, they’ll hold a deep grudge against the one who reported them," Jiang Man kindly reminded them. "Especially since there might be an awakened Evil God here. Even though its strength definitely hasn’t recovered yet, it might not be something we can handle. And we’d be directly targeted to boot. If you think you can handle it, then go right ahead and step outside."

Failing to lay low when necessary was a surefire way to die young.

BOOM!

An instant later, a furious roar echoed.

"You Immortal Sect scum! Ambushing me and actually using an Array to trap me!" a rough and booming voice roared.

The massive clash of energy directly caused the power within Jiang Man and the others to stagnate.

Feeling this, Han Meixue said with a palpitating heart, "Good thing we didn’t go out."

Even Zhuo Qingcheng couldn’t help but nod in agreement. He Que, who had been speaking so righteously just moments ago, also fell completely silent.

"That’s the Evil God, isn’t it?" Han Meixue asked.

Jiang Man remained silent. The commotion outside was growing too intense for him to dare show his face. The enemy was far more powerful than he had anticipated. If the Evil God discovered his presence—and realized that he was the one who had set up the Array to delay it—that would be a massive disaster.

He was quite relieved that he had crushed the summoning token the moment he arrived. If he had tried to fight first before using it, who knows what kind of dire situation they would be in right now.

However, the commotion came and went quickly. It lasted no more than the time it takes an incense stick to burn.

The Evil God’s voice rang out once more, "Despicable! If I ever find out who stabbed me in the back, I will tear them into ten thousand pieces!"

Zhuo Qingcheng and the others simultaneously turned to look at Jiang Man.

"What are you looking at me for? You’d all die too," Jiang Man thought to himself.

Soon enough, the people from the Sect began clearing the battlefield. From the Sect Leader down to the disciples, and even the city guards, everyone was taken away.

When the city guard was arrested, he was completely dumbfounded.

"On what grounds are you arresting me? I am an Inner Sect Disciple of the Sanhe Sect!" he roared.

In response, the senior brother handling the arrest released his Golden Core aura. The guard fainted from sheer terror.

The senior brother simply shook his head without saying a word. He was just here for cleanup duty; it wasn’t even his place to fight.

Soon, Cui Xiangyang was also surrounded by two people.

"Golden Core Cultivation? You’ll be coming with us too," the leading woman said.

"Immortal, what happened?" Cui Xiangyang asked.

"Isn’t it obvious?" the woman said expressionlessly. "My good junior brother first subdued the Sanhe Sect, then reported them for colluding with an Evil God.

"He’s essentially playing both sides to farm the reward."

Cui Xiangyang didn’t fully understand what she meant, but he grasped that the major Sect was arresting people. They had crippled the Sanhe Sect in a single encounter, leaving them entirely unable to fight back.

"What will happen to the people of the Sanhe Sect after they’re arrested?" he asked immediately.

"They’ll be investigated. Those who are guilty will be locked up, and those who are innocent will be released to assist in the Sect’s construction," the woman explained.

The only reason she explained so much was that his aura was relatively clean, entirely devoid of the Evil God’s taint. He was likely going to be tasked with taking over this place. This would conveniently help the Sect fulfill its recruitment expansion.

Jiang Man had played his hand well, dragging them in to do the dirty work. He got to rake in the Spiritual Sources without lifting a finger. He really had calculated everything perfectly. She was going to file an appeal and report him for violating regulations.

"Then what about the former Sect Leader and Elders?" Cui Xiangyang pressed.

The woman replied calmly, "They’re as good as dead."

She offered no further explanation and simply took him away.

As for the two ordinary people, they were left behind. They were just told to go back, stay put, and await further notice from the Sect. This place was about to be placed under the Sect’s laws, subject to the grand governance of the Immortal Sect. Everyone would be required to practice Immortal Cultivation. 𝑓𝑟ℯℴ𝓂

By evening.

Everything had completely settled down. Almost everyone who needed to be arrested had been rounded up; not a single person with even the slightest taint of suspicion was spared. The remaining people were all gathered in one location and placed under guard.

Furthermore, the Sect’s personnel began to clean up the area, launching an in-depth investigation into the situation. Following that would be personnel arrangements, the integration of Sect resources, and the promulgation and implementation of laws. This place was too complex and required more manpower to manage. A location where a living Evil God had entrenched itself left no room for complacency.

Not long after nightfall.

Jiang Man received a letter from Miss Ji Meng. However, before he even had the chance to read it, Ren Qian arrived.

He looked at Jiang Man with a highly conflicted expression. Finally, he said helplessly, "Junior Brother, you really played dirty."

"Senior Brother, I found a living Evil God! Not only that, but I also helped the Sect capture it, along with a horde of its subordinates.

"Besides, nine times out of ten, this Evil God is connected to the Sun and Moon Immortal Path. That’s a massive achievement!" Jiang Man immediately began claiming credit for himself.