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Chapter 58: The Flag
Chapter 58: The Flag
"Good!"
Lin Fan contemplated for a moment, "You observe discreetly, and I'll be ready to act at any moment. As soon as they leave, come straight here."
"Yes, Sect Master."
...
After ending the communication, Lin Fan turned to the four elders beside him and said in a solemn tone, "This time, it might be dangerous. Let's do our best."
"We'll take as much as we can. If there are others who want to seize it and their strength surpasses ours, we'll temporarily retreat."
"Regardless, staying alive is the most important thing!"
"Our Moonseizing Sect has a weak foundation and can't afford any losses."
"Yes, Sect Master!"
The four, including Wu Xingyun, nodded in agreement, deeply touched.
Such a great opportunity, yet the first thought was still for the safety of his own people! At this moment, they were filled with mixed emotions.
They had thought a lot, a lot.
But not one of them regretted choosing Lin Fan as the Sect Master, not even a tiny bit.
...
The night deepened.
Su Xinghai watched from a distance.
At this moment, he didn't bother with disguises. As long as he kept his distance and didn't interfere, no one paid him any attention.
There were over a dozen Finger Profound Realm cultivators, and their ruthless attacks were lethal. Wherever they passed, Peach Blossom Sect cultivators fell one after another, leaving no survivors.
This was clearly not a glorious endeavor, and since they had started, they might as well finish the job thoroughly.
After all, when had villains ever shown weakness? This wasn't a movie...
Moreover, the more they killed, the more they gained!
Their Storage Bags contained various items, even if ordinary disciples might not have anything valuable. But even a mosquito's leg was still meat!
With so many people attacking together, no one could predict who would ultimately claim the 'grand prize.' Since it was uncertain, the only option was to seize as much as possible!
Before long, the Peach Blossom Sect's treasury was breached, and a group of cultivators rushed in, emptying one area.
Immediately after, the Herb Fields, Alchemy Pavilion, Armory, and Scripture Repository were all broken into, and valuable items within were looted.
Bodies lay everywhere, and blood filled the sky.
Such a commotion naturally awakened Jiang Tao, who had been cultivating.
"Damn it!"
"Who are you people? We have no grudges or enmity. Why are you dealing such a heavy hand to my Peach Blossom Sect?"
His eyes were filled with rage, and his voice was choked with grief.
He had merely been in closed-door cultivation, attempting a breakthrough.
Why had his sect suddenly turned into this hellish place?
"Hand it over!"
However, the Fifth Stage cultivators, already bloodthirsty, had no intention of wasting words with him. Understanding that villains often meet their end through excessive talk, Jiang Tao barely had time to question them before he became the target of their combined attack.
Boom!
He had no time to counterattack and was powerless to resist. He was directly struck, leaving only his Storage Bag intact.
Then, a new round of looting began.
"Haha, it's mine!"
A Fifth Finger Profound Realm Third Level cultivator was the first to snatch the Storage Bag, but he was soon ambushed and robbed.
Within a short time, the struggle escalated.
Just as the fighting was about to intensify, the cultivator who had grabbed the Storage Bag opened it, emptying its contents, and then shattered it!
"See for yourselves!"
The Finger Profound Realm cultivators scanned the contents, and indeed, there was no trace of the Finger Profound Pill. They couldn't help but frown.
However, no one showed excessive anger.
Or perhaps, they had already expected this...
"Hmm?
"It seems everyone here is quite clever." The man who had smashed the storage bag chuckled.
Everyone exchanged glances, their smiles stiff and forced, "Indeed, indeed."
"The truth behind the Finger Profound Pill has always been shrouded in mystery. Let me tell you, my initial target was never the Finger Profound Pill itself, but rather... the resources and wealth of these three sects!"
"Hmph, even if there was no Finger Profound Pill, it's not worth risking my life for."
"That's a reasonable point. I also believe the same. Haha, with so many people here, if there really was a single Finger Profound Pill, wouldn't it be like a dog fighting over a bone? It's better if there isn't one, less trouble that way."
"In that case, it's better to directly seize the Peach Blossom Sect and the other two sects. The gains would still be considerable."
"So, you all had this plan in mind, huh?"
"It seems we all agree that it's difficult to destroy a sect alone. Even if it's possible, it might alert others and hinder future plans, which is why..."
At this point, they all burst into sinister laughter, and no one continued.
It was already clear enough.
In truth, they had always been skeptical about the Finger Profound Pill.
Believing in the Finger Profound Pill, the pill-snatching was half-real, half-fake, but taking the opportunity to sweep through the three sects and seize their resources and treasures was a genuine plan!
"Since we all have the same goal, let's be cautious. I believe you are all influential figures, and it's best to avoid any embarrassment should this be exposed."
"Of course!"
"Haha, the method I'm using today is one from my mortal enemy..."
"You're ruthless!"
"..."
Before long, the Peach Blossom Sect was swept clean.
Without hesitation, they erased all traces and immediately set out for the Eight Swords Sect and the Golden Eagle Sect.
To save time, they even split into two groups!
After all, most of the elders from the Eight Swords Sect and the Golden Eagle Sect had already been killed, so going to eradicate the sects would face less resistance, saving time.
At the same time, Su Xinghai contacted Lin Fan first, asking them to come.
"Let's go!"
Lin Fan waved his hand, "Remember what I said earlier. Just plant the flag. If a fight breaks out, prioritize self-preservation. But in a short time, no one should dare to cause trouble..."
The four elders immediately took to the skies.
About half an hour later, they met with Su Xinghai and began 'planting the flag'.
But the flag they planted was not the Moonseizing Sect's, but the Moonseizing Sect and Liu Family's flag!
A classic case of Tiger Skin Tactic.
This Tiger Skin Tactic might not hold up for long, but it would suffice for a short time.
Moreover, Lin Fan wasn't worried about any scattered foes or those who dared to cause trouble.
They wouldn't and couldn't, as it was unreasonable.
After all, there was no grudge, and eradicating an entire sect for personal gain could easily brand one as a 'demon'. Those self-proclaimed righteous sects loved to engage in such 'Punish Evil, Promote Good' acts to boost their reputation.
For them, occupying a mountain base served little purpose and would only invite trouble, no different from a useless appendage.
As for the surrounding Tier Three Sects, they might have ideas...
But...
With the Liu Family's flag planted on the Spirit Mountains, they couldn't verify the truth in a short time, so they wouldn't dare to act rashly.
Otherwise, the Liu Family's wrath in this region would be too much for the mid to lower-tier sects to withstand.
(End of Chapter)
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