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Chapter 320: The Inferno Demon's Appearance, Devastation, and Ghostly Tactics (Part 1)
Chapter 320: The Inferno Demon's Appearance, Devastation, and Ghostly Tactics (Part 1)
"It's...cough, about one-tenth of the sect's high-ranking members."
Gu Changhan felt a bit ashamed.
Dong Fang Sansan smiled and nodded silently.
This was the sect's main gate.
Although they had been provoked, they would never mobilize all their forces.
The ultimate battle strength was always kept within the sect to maintain control.
"This is already very good."
Dong Fang Sansan was indeed very satisfied, and it was not easy to achieve this step.
"Elder Gu, there are some things that need to be said openly."
Dong Fang Sansan strolled with his hands behind his back and said softly, "Currently, the Guardians and Protectors are on the front lines against the Only Righteous Sect. On average, across the continent, approximately two hundred thousand Guardians sacrifice their lives each year... And for the Protectors, the annual death toll is close to three hundred thousand. This is not an average number, but rather... in the past few years, under the seemingly peaceful situation."
"Once the full-scale war begins, this number will increase tenfold, or even dozens, hundreds of times!"
Dong Fang Sansan took a deep breath, "The disciples of your Cold Sword Sect who have joined the Protectors... casualties are inevitable. These seventeen thousand people, you entrusting them to us is a sign of trust, but I cannot guarantee how many will remain when it's your turn to take over, or how many will be able to return. This needs to be made clear beforehand."
Gu Changhan nodded, "I fully understand. In a war, especially one that affects the entire continent, how can there be no casualties?"
Dong Fang Sansan said solemnly, "But no matter what, the Cold Sword Sect's wholehearted assistance this time is greatly appreciated. I, Dong Fang Sansan, on behalf of the Guardians' camp... thank you!"
Gu Changhan quickly stepped aside to avoid Dong Fang Sansan's bow. "Your words are too kind, Elder Nine. In that case, I'll take my leave now. They should arrive in about five days!"
"Good!"
Dong Fang Sansan felt relieved, and the smile on his face lightened considerably. With the addition of a large number of fresh troops, the Guardians' camp had finally been strengthened.
And this large group of people, under his command, would play a significant role.
Thinking of this, he smiled.
Bang! Just as Dong Fang Sansan was feeling great, the door suddenly opened.
Xue Fuxiao rushed in without any greeting, like a gust of wind, "Sansan, something has happened!"
Dong Fang Sansan's heart sank, and he frowned, asking, "What is it?"
His heart was already tense, and whatever made Xue Fuxiao so anxious must be a significant matter.
"In the southeast, volcanoes suddenly erupted. Nine of them formed a semi-circular eruption, spewing lava hundreds of zhang high... The cloud column reached nearly three thousand zhang... The nearest area outside the White Phoenix Continent is now... almost devoid of living beings."
Dong Fang Sansan's face changed drastically, "How can there be so many volcanoes in the southeast? There weren't any signs before, were there?"
Suddenly, he realized, and he slapped the table.
A loud bang sounded as half of the table collapsed, and he said with extreme anger, "Is it the Inferno Demon of the Only Righteous Sect? He's appeared again?!"
"It must be him; no one else could do this!"
Xue Fuxiao said furiously, "It must be that inhuman guy!"
"These are volcanoes... Devastation!"
Dong Fang Sansan's eyes seemed to be filled with blood. He quickly walked to the table and waved his hand.
A map of the southeast appeared with a whoosh in front of them.
"Nine volcanoes? A semi-circle? That's here, here, and here..."
Dong Fang Sansan quickly drew lines with his pen, as swift as the wind, "Are these the nine volcanoes?"
Xue Fuxiao took a look and confirmed, "Yes, these are the nine."
"Then the threat is not just to the White Phoenix Continent!"
Dong Fang Sansan's hands trembled, and his face turned pale, "Hundreds of millions of people... are under threat!"
Gu Changhan was shocked and turned pale.
A surge of anger rose within him.
As high-level martial artists, they might face open battles, but causing volcanic disasters to harm ordinary people was despicable.
"Full support to the southeast!"
"Collective support for the southeast, to get through this crisis."
"After the volcanic eruption, ordinary people won't be able to withstand the toxic fumes for a long time."
Dong Fang Sansan's palm was like a knife, "Starting today, we will do whatever it takes to kill the Inferno Demon! Xue Fuxiao, you go! No matter what, we must kill this scoundrel!"
The stern killing intent in Dong Fang Sansan's words was almost tangible.
"Good, I'll take care of it personally!"
"I'll go and investigate!"
"Go!"
After Xue Fuxiao entered, he only had time to nod at Gu Changhan before rushing out.
Gu Changhan understood that such a significant matter must be dealt with immediately.
Looking at Dong Fang Sansan's weary face, Gu Changhan suddenly felt heavy-hearted.
How much burden did Dong Fang Sansan carry on his shoulders? No one could count.
The entire continent rested on his shoulders.
Finally, with the emergence of the Cold Sword Sect, Dong Fang Sansan felt he could breathe a sigh of relief, but then the volcanoes erupted.
The pressure not only didn't lessen but doubled in an instant!
This heavy burden had been pressing on his shoulders for millions of years.
Gu Changhan could imagine that if it were someone else, they might have collapsed long ago.
But Dong Fang Sansan endured, and now the pressure had suddenly doubled!
"Elder Nine!"
Gu Changhan felt it was only natural to call him Elder Nine at this moment.
It was a genuine feeling from the heart.
Dong Fang Sansan deserved to be called Elder Nine by anyone!
"Elder Gu, please excuse me. Wait a moment!"
Dong Fang Sansan issued commands one after another, and in an instant, the entire sect sprang into action.
From the headquarters, the influence spreads across the entire continent...
In an instant, the Guardians and Protectors all spring into action.
Every command from Dong Fang Sansan is calm and collected, her voice steady, as if the volcanic eruption is not a major event.
All those who receive Dong Fang Sansan's orders, initially flustered, suddenly feel a sense of stability, and calmly set about their tasks.
Facing her subordinates, she shouts, "The Ninth Lord has given an order!"
"The Ninth Lord's instructions!"
The chaos among the subordinates instantly subsides, as if by a miracle.
It's as if, in a stormy ocean, a divine needle has suddenly appeared to calm the waves, rendering them insignificant.
Gu Changhan is deeply impressed by this.
In this world, there is someone capable of such a feat!
With their personal charisma, they make the masses believe that even natural disasters are within their control!
Under Dong Fang Sansan's command, the entire continent springs into action.
If Gu Changhan hadn't witnessed Dong Fang Sansan's bloodshot eyes, he wouldn't have believed that the Ninth Lord had already flown into a rage and become agitated.
After issuing her orders, Dong Fang Sansan takes a deep breath and says, "Brother Gu, let's continue our conversation."
Gu Changhan stands up respectfully and says, "No need, I won't waste the Ninth Lord's time. You should also take a good rest. I'll head back to the sect and inform them. Then, I'll personally go to the southeast to participate in the extermination of the Infernal Demon!"
"Thank you, Brother Gu, for your noble assistance."
"Ninth Lord, please don't say that. I... am filled with shame!"
Gu Changhan bows and departs.
The white-robed figure vanishes into the horizon.
At no moment does he feel his heart beat so fiercely, his blood flow so surging!
To slay the Infernal Demon!
...
Watching Gu Changhan leave, Dong Fang Sansan finally drops her pretense, collapsing heavily into a chair, exhaustion written all over her face!
She doesn't mind engaging in a battle of wits with anyone.
Even if it's a god.
She's not afraid.
But what worries her the most is the unpredictable actions of the Righteous Sect, who don't follow common sense, causing volcanic eruptions or tsunamis along the coast.
These completely unscrupulous actions are what Dong Fang Sansan hates the most and finds most despicable.
But the more they act this way, the more determined she becomes to annihilate the Righteous Sect.
She props her head with one hand, her fingers vigorously massaging her temples, her eyes filled with infinite contemplation.
"Why? Why did the Righteous Sect cause a volcanic eruption?"
"There must be a reason!"
"Yan Nan does have a plan."
"This must be the true purpose of the aristocratic families going to the southeast. They're responsible for diverting attention."
"Then, what's over there?"
Dong Fang Sansan's thoughts immediately focus on the phrase, "What's over there?"
If there's nothing over there, Yan Nan wouldn't have made such a decision!
Recently, Duan Xiyang was also spotted there.
It's definitely not a coincidence.
The Righteous Sect must have a purpose.
Dong Fang Sansan leans back in her chair, deep in thought.
Her thoughts have shifted: What can the Guardians gain from this volcanic eruption?
Unifying everyone's hearts against a common enemy is certain, but there's more to it.
...
In the southeast, at the Guardian Pavilion of White Cloud Continent, everyone is mobilized.
Because one by one, the volcanoes are erupting, and the closest one already threatens White Cloud Continent.
With the wind blowing, the volcanic ash will take no more than half a day to engulf White Cloud Continent.
After such a volcanic eruption, the Righteous Sect's conspiracy will surely follow.
To deal with this, powerful warriors are needed.
So, comforting the people, clearing the city, and preventing riots fall on the local government and the Guardian Pavilion.
From the Guardian headquarters, Dong Fang Sansan's iron-clad orders arrive.
"In the face of devastation, those who loot, riot, plunder, commit rape, raise prices, and oppress the kind-hearted... shall be executed on the spot without seeking permission!"
"Strict laws are necessary for the current situation!"
"The Guardian Pavilion is granted the power of life and death! Effective immediately!"
With this chilling order, the entire southeast calms down.
Those who wanted to profit from the disaster, those who wanted to take advantage of the chaos to cause trouble... all become obedient.
Even the street thugs and ruffians start behaving respectfully.
The Guardian Pavilion immediately dispatches a deputy pavilion master with a team of rescuers, setting off in the night.
The custodians are given two days.
To clean up White Cloud Continent and organize relief efforts.
Because a large number of refugees are coming.
And during these two days, they also need to make time to go home and inform their families, and then send out the second team to the disaster area.
Fang Che volunteers.
...
"Master, the volcanic eruption in the southeast didn't affect your area, right?"
Fang Che sends a message to Yin Shengong.
"No, we're safe and sound."
Yin Shengong replies.
"The Guardian Pavilion is organizing personnel for relief efforts, and my name is on the list. I'll be entering the disaster area."
Fang Che begins his report.
"Once you're there, be extra careful, and avoid combat."
Yin Shengong's words make Fang Che understand many things.
It seems there are quite a few experts from the Righteous Sect over there.
"Yes, disciple understands. Also, my cultivation has progressed a bit faster, but my foundation is solid."
"You just said you reached the Martial General level a few days ago?" Yin Shengong is surprised.
"Master... disciple, it's hard to say, but this time, I was beaten up..."
When Fang Che sends this message, his expression is filled with lament.
This time, Yin Shengong's interest was truly piqued. "A breakthrough after being beaten up? What happened?"
"Yes, Master. I met many people in the Cultivation Divine Plan, and one of them is named Heiyao. He said he's from the Chen Family, and recently he contacted me to inquire about my cultivation..."
Fang Che began his report.
To Yin Shengong, there was no need for secrecy; instead, he saw this as an opportunity to elevate his status and increase his standing with the Old Demon.
As expected, Yin Shengong became intrigued. "The Chen Family?"
"Yes, the very family of Chen Fu Zongjiao."
Fang Che's response made Yin Shengong's heart soar with joy!
The Chen Family, the Deputy Sect Leader's family, had taken notice of my disciple? They're making their move? Excellent!
"Then I heard that my cultivation progress was slow, so he sent me some supplies..."
Fang Che explained.
"Your progress is slow?" Yin Shengong was surprised.
Your progress is already as swift as the wind, and yet someone complains it's too slow?
"Yes, this Heiyao has already reached the Royal Rank, and his grade is not low. As for Yan Beihan, he seems to have reached the Royal Rank as well. And initially, in the Cultivation Divine Plan, they were at the General Rank, similar to our disciples."
Fang Che clarified.
Yin Shengong fell silent.
He couldn't help but sigh.
Hearing this from these two, it was somewhat understandable. No matter how talented Ye Mo was, could his family background compare to that of two Deputy Sect Leaders?
"Then he sent me four things: a healing pill, a Spirit Nourishing Pill, a Bodyguard Robe, and a few Thunder Spirit Tea..."
Yin Shengong couldn't help but sigh in response, "His generosity is truly impressive."
"After his messenger arrived, I set a trap and lured the four who killed Sun Yuan's Master, using them to kill without getting my hands dirty."
This made Yin Shengong pause. He truly hadn't expected Li Mengyun and the others to still be around.
And in such a coincidental twist of fate, they ended up dying at Fang Che's hands.
Could this be fate's design?
The Old Demon also sighed.
"Then, he was angry that I used him, and he beat me up. When I woke up in the morning, my whole body was swollen, as if it would burst through my skin. My wrists were so swollen they were thicker than my thighs... I took a Spirit Nourishing Pill to reduce the swelling, and after the swelling subsided, I broke through the Martial Marquis..."
On the other side.
Yin Shengong, upon hearing this, burst into uncontrollable laughter.
Slapping his thigh, he found it hilarious.
That schadenfreude almost overflowed into the One Heart Sect's headquarters.
As the Old Demon, how could he not know this cultivation method that pushed narrow-mindedness to the extreme? Thinking of Ye Mo's appearance, he could feel that social death.
In that instant, he laughed so hard he nearly died.
After a while, he replied, "Hmm, when you broke through... was there someone by your side?"
"Yes... my maid had just entered. Master, I felt like dying."
Fang Che replied, troubled.
The Old Demon's laughter shook the heavens and the earth.
"Hahahahaha... You've killed me with laughter!"
Mu Lin Yuan and the others watched from afar as the Old Demon laughed in the Sect Leader's hall.
"Is the Sect Leader alright?"
"Haha, hehe... Ye Mo pulled through... almost becoming the Shit King. Do you guys want to hear about this?"
The trio's eyes lit up with interest, and they eagerly urged, "Please tell us!"
"Come, come, I'll tell you the story..."
It must be said, Yin Shengong was quite the storyteller.
After a while...
"Hahahaha..."
Laughter erupted, shaking the heavens.
...
Fang Che broke through the Martial Marquis, but he did not use the Spirit Nourishing Pill that Chen Yin had sent, claiming it would help him break through the Martial Marquis.
He had doubts in his heart.
Breaking through the Martial Marquis, yet Ye Yun's beating helped him achieve the breakthrough.
Clearly, he wanted me to take the pill immediately.
But...
Chen Yin was being this nice? And so urgent? Fang Che felt something was amiss, his heart unsettled.
So he didn't take the pill.
He'd wait a while before deciding.
What if he took it now and fell into a trap? He might cry until he ran out of tears.
...
That night, Fang Che returned to the branch office and summoned Zheng Yunqi and Zhao Wushang: "Focus on protecting the escort. You two have full authority. I have a secret mission to carry out and may not return for some time."
"Understood."
"The Code exam once every five days, and cultivation evaluation once every half-month, must continue. Punishments remain in place."
"Yes!"
"If outsiders come, absorb them, but maintain normal operations."
"Yes."
"I sense the One Heart Sect may be planning something. Gather our people quickly, unite as one, and remember, following the Code is the Sacred Book!"
"Yes!"
"Go."
Fang Che furrowed his brows, wanting the escort agency to set up a porridge tent for relief.
...
That night.
Fang Che secretly went to the White Cloud Martial Institute.
"Instructor Li, I have a secret matter to entrust to you."
"Fang Che?"
"What's the matter?" Fang Che asked.
Fang Che paused, taking out a stack of silver bills from his chest. "This is twenty million silver bills. I hope that you, as instructors of Baiyun Martial Institute, will use the institute's name to provide relief for the victims."
Li Changkong silently took the bills, saying, "Good. This money was raised by me, Li Changkong."
Fang Che's heart trembled.
Li Changkong didn't ask why he didn't use his own name for such a task.
Instead, he agreed and dismissed Fang Che.
Fang Che looked up at Li Changkong.
He saw Li Changkong's eyes filled with complexity, relief, pain, and perhaps other emotions.
But Fang Che didn't stare for long.
(End of Chapter)
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