One of the black-clad men cautiously asked, "There is one concern. The destruction of a mid-tier sect will spread very quickly. With such a major incident, the Demon-Destroying Alliance will most definitely intervene."
Zhao Wuji sneered, "Intervene? So what? Haven't they been investigating our headquarters for years? And what have they found? Nothing! With our Lord's supreme power, even if Ji Wusi himself came, he might not prevail! Besides, we've been lying low for centuries. Are we going to remain hidden forever? It's time for a decisive move."
Zhao Wuji was very resolute.
He couldn't wait any longer.
Before Yun Jin returned, Lin Ya must die.
All those who had betrayed him must die!
If this Tianxing Sect couldn't belong to Zhao Wuji, then it doesn't need to exist anymore.
"Once this succeeds, our Lord will reward us. A blood infusion, further advancement in cultivation, what difficulty would there be? If we wait until we fully refine the Blood Qi Art, who knows how long that will take? I can wait, but can you? Your lifespans won't last forever." His words carried temptation.
The black-clad men's hesitation faded, their expressions hardened, "We await your command, Deacon."
Zhao Wuji nodded with satisfaction, "This batch of experimental subjects has no further use, we cannot transport them all the way to headquarters. Kill them all."
In the cavern, terror erupted across the faces of the cultivators.
Wails and curses instantly filled the air.
But it was all futile.
The black-clad men moved methodically. These cultivators, already weakened with no power to resist, had their skulls crushed one by one, none were left to survive.
Zhao Wuji set the cavern ablaze at the end, destroying all evidence.
Then he turned to the black-clad men, "The several of you will act separately to consolidate all our forces in this region. When the time comes, I will secretly open Tianxing Sect's mountain-protecting array and use the poison our Lord granted me to temporarily suppress the spiritual power of all cultivators at Fusion Stage and above. Once I give the signal, you will storm the mountain. Kill those who must be killed, capture those worth capturing, leave no one behind. The Manual Pavilion, the Treasure Pavilion, strip everything away from those types of places. Leave nothing."
"Yes." The black-clad men obeyed.
As demonic cultivators, their advancement had always been faster than orthodox cultivators, several of them were already at Fusion Stage.
Because they had cultivated Zhao Wuji, a figure of considerable influence, their presence in this region was stronger than elsewhere.
Once consolidated, they would possess at least ten Fusion Stage combatants.
If Zhao Wuji could restrain Tianxing Sect's upper echelon, the rest would be slaughtered with ease.
The black-clad men dispersed.
Zhao Wuji held a transparent porcelain vial in his hand, a cold smile curling his lips.
Their Lord had granted him a potent spiritual medicine, once processed, it became this clear liquid.
Its properties were tyrannical, even a Tribulation Crossing Stage cultivator would temporarily lose their combat ability after ingestion.
The duration wouldn't be very long, but it would be enough.
During these several days, he would've already taken action had he not needed time to refine this liquid.
Now.
Everything was prepared.
He no longer cared about being the Sect Master of Tianxing Sect.
So what if he became a demonic cultivator?
Only the one who got the last laugh wins.
Zhao Wuji returned quietly to Tianxing Sect, he glanced upward. The projection was still playing in the sky.
He only coldly sneered.
Three days at most.
His forces would be fully prepared.
By the time Yun Jin returned.
Tianxing Sect would already be a cemetery!
It's a pity though.
Once his deed was done, he would have to quickly leave this region and wouldn't be able to witness Yun Jin's despair.
Wushuang Sect.
Duan Yiwei and the others were forced to kneel, cursing loudly in resentment.
In the next moment.
An Tong waved his hand. All of them immediately shut up and no sound could escape.
An Tong said coldly, "You think you're being wronged? Being treated unfairly? Very well, I can let you stand up. But know this, the two stone lions at the gate possess the power to perceive the heart. Should you harbor evil intent, they will attack. And believe me, you don't have the ability to resist them at all. Now, those who still think they're innocent can speak."
An Tong lifted the pressure.
A short moment of silence appeared.
Duan Yiwei gritted his teeth, "What if you are using the lions as an excuse to deliberately kill us?"
An Tong expressionlessly said, "These two stone lions have guarded our Sect Leader Hall for countless years, I believe many know about their function. You may continue to argue, those with discerning eyes will understand."
Yun Jin also raised an eyebrow, "Anyone wish to prove themselves?"
"Yun Jin, who are you, what gave you the right to demand—" Duan Yiwei began.
Yun Jin grew impatient and silenced him again.
An Tong turned to the others, "Please enter to witness the ceremony."
The remaining disciples exchanged glances and cautiously ascended the steps.
The doors to the great hall slowly opened.
Yun Jin entered first.
The two stone lions remained kneeling, expressing endless reverence.
After Yun Jin entered.
The stone lions suddenly rose.
Their bright blue eyes glowed as they stared piercingly at the remaining people, as thought they could see through everything.
Jin Yu frowned and stepped forward confidently.
He's upright and had nothing to fear.
A blue light scanned Jin Yu from head to toe, and he entered successfully.
The other people somewhat hesitated, for a moment, no one came forward.
"I'll go first," Yue Zhao said with a smile, stepping forward.
The blue light passed over him and he also entered smoothly.
Si Wanning, Yu Songnian, and the others followed with no disturbance.
Ye Liuqin's expression grew solemn, but she also approached.
This time, two Xuandan Sect disciples remained kneeling outside.
She herself bore no ill will toward Yun Jin, but she couldn't be certain how accurate the stone lions were, it made her slightly apprehensive.
As Ye Liuqin stepped forward, the blue light gathered around her.
For an instant, she felt as though her heart had been laid bare.
Then nothing happened and she successfully passed through.
The others also relaxed a bit.
Those who had already been filtered once encountered no further obstacles and successfully entered the hall.
At the highest point of the grand hall stood a magnificent throne, the Sect Master's seat.
Yun Jin walked forward step by step and sat on the throne.
Wushuang Sect's new Sect Master, Yun Jin!
An Tong and Tianpo watched with complex expressions.
Outside, along the steps,
The assembled weapons vibrated once more.
After so many years.
Hope had returned at last.
They didn't know what the future would bring.
But at least now, there's a beginning.