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Chapter 215: The Holy Sect's Rule Through Humanity
Chapter 215: The Holy Sect’s Rule Through Humanity
At Guillotine Dragon Pass, True Man Yinshan had already unleashed his full cultivation power.
Though Lv Yang’s performance had drawn most attention, few noticed Yinshan’s strength—but this by no means diminished his power. At least Lv Yang understood this well. Before him, Yinshan had been Chongguang True Man’s most trusted subordinate. And Chongguang, with his discerning eye, would never favor a mediocrity.
Boom!
Another deafening explosion rang out as a black mountain crashed down. This time, it had shrunk to the size of a washbasin, yet its weight remained unchanged.
A single seal strike forced Zhong Xin to summon his authority to resist. Yet Yinshan’s combat style was unrestrained—a black mountain seal relentlessly smashed down, wielding the technique of size manipulation to perfection. At times, it bore down like Mount Tai crushing an ant; at others, it pierced like a needle breaching a surface. The onslaught became nearly impossible to counter.
Meanwhile, two streaks of radiant light erupted from within Guillotine Dragon Pass.
As the light faded, two figures revealed themselves—Five Elements True Man and Treasure-Child. Yet their faces bore only solemnity.
“Has he come? Could he be lying in ambush?”
For a moment, neither dared rush to Zhong Xin’s aid, hiding instead within the pass’s formation art, cautiously scanning every inch of the battlefield outside.
They had no choice but to be cautious. The trauma of Dragon-Hooking Elder’s demise still lingered. How could they trust their divine consciousness now, knowing a hidden Lv Yang might leap from the void and strike them down?
Witnessing this, Yinshan shook his head with a bitter laugh, while Zhong Xin could only sigh helplessly, transmitting his voice urgently: “Senior cultivators, hurry and assist me!”
With Zhong Xin’s plea, Five Elements and Treasure-Child gritted their teeth, brandishing their protective artifacts as they charged forward. Yet two more radiant lights descended from the sky, intercepting them mid-air—Han Xiang and the warrior woman Yu Chan, allies fighting alongside Yinshan.
“It seems he truly isn’t here!”
Though Yu Chan and Han Xiang were also Foundation-Building Mid-Stage cultivators, formidable adversaries for Five Elements and Treasure-Child, the two suddenly relaxed.
“The ferocious devil must not be here!”
Lv Yang’s single sword strike that had slain Dragon-Hooking Elder still haunted their minds—a memory so jarring that even during sealed meditation, they’d involuntarily relive that day.
Now, with Lv Yang absent, their courage surged anew.
Soon, six Foundation-Building Mid-Stage True Men clashed in aerial duels above Guillotine Dragon Pass, the battle deadlocked, neither side gaining decisive advantage.
Meanwhile, Early Foundation-Building True Men from both sides joined the fray.
After over half a watch of battling, as Five Elements and Treasure-Child began struggling, a sudden sword light pierced the distant horizon.
Zhengzheng!
The sword’s cry shook heaven and earth, its sword intent searing through the air, chilling all who sensed it. The blade aimed unerringly at Yinshan at the forefront.
“A sword cultivator from Supreme Sword Sect has arrived!”
Five Elements’ face lit up: “A Foundation-Building Mid-Stage sword master, wielding sword intent—this must be Xuantie Sword Master! He’ll break the stalemate!”
Six masters locked in mutual combat; now, their side had gained an ally. Advantage was theirs.
Zhong Xin, too, allowed himself a faint smile.
Across the battlefield, Yinshan’s brow furrowed, but he hesitated no longer. With a sweep of his hand, he ordered a retreat from Guillotine Dragon Pass before the sword light even arrived.
The withdrawal stunned many.
“Friend Yinshan—”
Han Xiang approached first, her voice soft yet probing. “Our losses have been grave. Why abandon our advance now?”
“Your blood-impurity technique is indeed exquisite, but limited to temporary use. We’ve sacrificed so much to weaken the pass’s formation art. If they recover and repair it, our casualties will have been in vain.”
Her words hung, but Yinshan only stared blankly.
“Today was merely a trial—a test of our enemies’ strength. No Foundation-Building True Men have fallen. Where is this ‘heavy loss’ you speak of?”
His eyes turned icy:
“Unless… some cultivators here have grown reluctant to serve the Holy Sect? Don’t forget—True Monarch watches from above. Deserting the battlefield… do you seek the Sect’s iron wrath?”
Desertion—did she wish to taste the Holy Sect’s infamous brutality?
“This humble one merely referenced the Qi Refinement disciples,” Han Xiang stammered, wiping sweat. “Many have perished. I sought only to inquire—”
“Qi Refiners? Are they even worth counting as people?”
Silence.
The remark froze Han Xiang’s blood. Yet Yinshan’s confused stare confirmed his sincerity.
Damned. They truly use people as resources—slaves for refining, alchemy, cultivation. Reports of the Jiangbei Demon Sect weren’t exaggerated!
Swallowing her horror, she bowed deeply: “This one spoke recklessly.”
At this, Yu Chan—the silent warrior woman—stepped forward, her voice firm: “Where is Yuan Tu Slaughter? Has he abandoned the battlefield?”
Yinshan glanced at her, coldly: “Yu Chan, this campaign is the Holy Sect’s paramount concern. With True Monarch observing, our focus must be pure. Settle your ancestral feud with Dao Court later.”
Yu Chan—Zouyu Clan descendant and Holy Sect’s spy in Qing Kingdom. Once bitter enemies with Dao Court, her purpose here had been surveillance.
But today’s stakes—Chongguang’s ascent—left no room for petty scheming.
“I understand,” Yu Chan replied evenly. “But if Yuan Tu had struck earlier, we’d have had at least a seventy-percent chance to breach the pass.”
Yinshan shook his head. “Guillotine Dragon Pass holds no value. The Holy Sect rules through people—humanity is our foundation. A deadland like this pass matters little.”
“Crucial are the guards within.”
“You yourself said Yuan Tu’s presence would grant seventy percent odds. Without him, these men cannot hold.”
“The ones who can hold… have not arrived yet.”
Yu Chan’s eyes widened: “You mean… Supreme Sword Sect?”
Qing Kingdom’s five sects were led by Supreme Sword Sect, backed by Jiangnan’s resources and heir to authentic sword cultivation. Their leader, Shangxuan True Man, stood at Foundation-Building Mid-Stage perfection. Rumors claimed he’d entered sealed cultivation under Sword Pavilion’s guidance, preparing to breakthrough to Late Stage. Upon success, with a Grand True Man stationed, Guillotine Dragon Pass would become impregnable.
“Correct,” Yinshan nodded, finally allowing a smirk. “Yuan Tu was sent to eliminate those who could truly defend the pass.”
(End of Chapter)
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