Chapter 154: Ordered to Annihilate the Zhuo Family
Chapter 154: Ordered to Annihilate the Zhuo Family
The Zhuo Family.
Many of the high-ranking elders, along with the head of the Zhuo Family, Zhuo Xuan Kong, had gathered in the main hall.
"The Heavenly Sun Sword Sect has sent word, requesting our assistance to jointly eliminate the Gu Family Manor. What are your thoughts on this?" Zhuo Xuan Kong spoke slowly.
Upon hearing this, the expressions of many of the Zhuo Family elders changed.
Then, someone spoke up, "The Heavenly Sun Sword Sect is an immortal sect, and Gu Yu Tian is one of the greatest warriors in the land. Even if Gu Qingfeng is a Grandmaster, he stands no chance against Gu Yu Tian."
"Once the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect arrives, the Gu Family Manor will crumble. Forget about the Guangyang King; even the mighty Saber Master Gu Qingfeng’s survival is uncertain."
"Moreover, from the Guangyang King’s actions, it’s clear he harbors significant resentment towards our sorcerer factions."
"Back when the Crimson Flame Sect had already submitted, they were still annihilated by the Guangyang Army. The Guangyang King hasn’t moved against us yet, but who can guarantee that we won’t be the next Crimson Flame Sect?"
"Therefore, I believe that agreeing to the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect’s request will do us no harm. We can also use this opportunity to establish a connection with them!"
A thousand-year-old family!
An immortal sect!
The gap between the two is vast.
The strongest member of the Zhuo Family is a High-Stage Spirit Master, but in the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect, a Spirit Master is just average. Only those who reach the Soul Fusion stage can join the higher ranks.
Take the Heavenly Sun Sect’s leader, Gu Yu Tian, for example—he is a terrifying Existence of the Birth Realm.
From this, it is clear how far the Zhuo Family lags behind the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect.
Even a small fraction of the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect’s resources would be enough to make the Zhuo Family overflow with wealth.
The other elders nodded in agreement after hearing this.
Not only does the Guangyang King lack the strength to match the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect, but even if they were evenly matched, the Zhuo Family would still lean more towards the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect.
The reason is simple.
The Guangyang King’s backing comes from the Gu Family Manor, which is a pure martial faction.
On the other hand, the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect, like the Zhuo Family, belongs to the sorcerer faction.
Over thousands of years, the gap between sorcerers and martial artists has grown so wide that they exist on entirely different planes.
If the Zhuo Family had to choose, the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect would be the obvious choice.
Zhuo Xuan Kong, seated at the head of the table, curled his lips into a cold smile.
He harbored deep resentment towards the Guangyang King and the Gu Family Manor.
It was simple.
Since Gu Yang took control of the Guangyang Prefecture, he had issued orders to all factions, prohibiting the ritual sacrifice of civilians by noble families and sects.
This action naturally caused dissatisfaction among the noble families and sects.
After all, sorcerer cultivation relies heavily on the blood of living beings.
Moreover, in the eyes of sorcerers, what difference was there between civilians and livestock?
Gu Yang’s command, in Zhuo Xuan Kong’s view, was a covert way to suppress the development of noble families and sects.
However, with Gu Yang’s overwhelming power, Zhuo Xuan Kong had no choice but to endure his resentment.
But now, things were different.
The Heavenly Sun Sword Sect had made its move.
The Zhuo Family would seize this opportunity to break Gu Yang’s rule.
"Since everyone agrees, we will follow the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect’s wishes. Besides, I am about to reach the peak of the Spirit Master stage. A ritual sacrifice of an entire city’s population will undoubtedly help me take that critical step forward!"
Zhuo Xuan Kong made the final decision.
In the past, when the Guangyang Prefecture was under the control of the imperial court, even though the Zhuo Family had considerable influence, it wasn’t easy to openly perform a ritual sacrifice of an entire city.
At the very least.
The Zen Excellence Office would not easily agree.
As time went on.
When the Divine Martial King Peyton Jing took control of Bright Sun Prefecture, Zachary Xuan Kong dared not make any moves.
One Peyton Jing was not to be feared.
What was truly terrifying was the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect that stood behind him.
If the Zachary Family were to perform a blood sacrifice of an entire city's populace under Peyton Jing's watchful eye, it would be no different from trying to snatch food from a tiger's mouth.
Later on.
Gideon Yang took over Bright Sun Prefecture.
He explicitly forbade such actions, leaving Zachary Xuan Kong helpless.
But now, things were different.
With the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect's prior order and Gideon Yang still in control of Bright Sun Prefecture, the Zachary Family could take advantage of this opportunity to perform a blood sacrifice of an entire city. The Heavenly Sun Sword Sect would likely not have much to say about it afterward.
Upon hearing Zachary Xuan Kong's words, many of the Zachary Family elders had a glint of red in their eyes, their expressions turning greedy.
A blood sacrifice of an entire city!
Even if Zachary Xuan Kong took the lion's share, they could still get a taste.
An entire city's population.
At least a hundred thousand, possibly more.
Such a vast number of lives sacrificed would greatly enhance their cultivation, even if they only got a small share.
In this world, strength was everything.
If they could make a breakthrough, their status within the Zachary Family would rise significantly.
However.
Just as the Zachary Family elders were fantasizing about the benefits of a blood sacrifice, a cold, indifferent voice suddenly echoed through the hall.
"Want to perform a blood sacrifice of an entire city's populace? I'm afraid the Zachary Family won't get that chance!"
Upon hearing these words, the Zachary Family members' faces changed.
"Who is it!"
As they spoke, they noticed a young man standing in the hall, seemingly having appeared out of nowhere.
He wore black clothing, his expression cold and stern, his eyes indifferent, and his entire being exuded a chilling aura.
In response to the Zachary Family's question, the young man spoke a few words.
"Gideon Er, Deputy Commander of the Dark Guardians under the Bright Sun King, here to eliminate the Zachary Family!"
Dark Guardians!
Upon hearing this, the Zachary Family members' expressions changed once more.
The existence of the Dark Guardians was no longer a secret.
Gideon Yang's rapid conquest of Bright Sun Prefecture was largely due to the Dark Guardians' efforts.
There were even rumors that the powerful warriors who annihilated the Crimson Flame Sect were from the Dark Guardians.
Now, the appearance of a Deputy Commander of the Dark Guardians could not help but shock the Zachary Family.
However—
Before the Zachary Family could react, Gideon Er's hand moved, and a long sword at his waist was suddenly unsheathed, emitting a blinding light of overwhelming killing intent. The temperature in the hall dropped sharply.
When the light faded.
The hall fell into a brief silence, and then several Zachary Family elders were seen torn apart, their blood and flesh splattering everywhere. Some of the corpses even had malevolent spirits awakening within them.
Only at this moment did the other members of the Zachary Family snap out of their shock.
"Naturally Born Master!!"
Zachary Xuan Kong's face turned pale with fear as he looked at Gideon Er.
In the next instant.
Zachary Xuan Kong turned and fled.
Facing a Naturally Born Master, and from that single strike, Gideon Er's strength was far beyond that of an ordinary Naturally Born Master.
While top-tier Spirit Mastery Sorcerers could match a newly ascended Naturally Born Master, that was only a match for a new one.
Moreover.
Zachary Xuan Kong was still one step away from the peak of the Spirit Mastery realm.
But that one step made all the difference in the world.
(End of Chapter)
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