Becoming evil makes you ten times stronger, but becoming a demon gives you hundredfold strength-Chapter 267 - 243: Ready to Go Through Fire and Water

Meng Yu had finished speaking, and everyone silently watched him.

In the eyes of the Immortal Sect, Meng Yu was a bad guy who kept his promises, decisive, and ruthlessly vicious; but what about in the eyes of the Western Desolate People? A sucker, as good as a kind and saintly person.

As for the Sect Leader of Sky-splitting Sword Sect, Nan Gongkun, he was a quintessential Western Desolate Person, cunning, fierce, and resolute.

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Some people bowed their heads, some were disdainful, and some had various thoughts, while Meng Yu just smiled and left.

"Let’s go, let’s go drink," he said.

Meng Yu grabbed Bu Shixian, Grand Carp Immortal, Hu Qingquan who wanted to say harsh words, and shook his head.

…

Inside the sect’s gate, there were all sorts of fine wines, but unfortunately, the mood on the scene wasn’t very good. Bu Shixian and others kept insinuating that Meng Yu could actually take Bai Qianqian and leave, indicating that they acknowledge he did all he could and so on.

Everybody felt Meng Yu’s Divine Skills could take objects with him, but taking people might not work, unless, like Bai Qianqian, one could practice to the point of feigning death convincingly. Sadly, they couldn’t manage it.

Fine, Meng Yu couldn’t be bothered with these idiots anymore, simply continuing to drink the fine wines, and then, from time to time, someone would come over asking for a cup of wine to drink.

Their intention was clear – we shall stay at the sect and share the fate of the Moon-Watching Sect.

Fine, Meng Yu was somewhat touched, but he also felt that none of you hold out hope for me.

Then, the day passed, and at this time on the second day, the gates of Moon-Watching Sect slammed shut. Meng Yu had broken his promise – previously it was exit but no entrance, but today, the doors were completely closed.

A voice rang out within the sect’s gate, it was Meng Yu’s.

"Everyone, assemble in front of the grand hall. I’ve invited some reinforcements over, come meet them!"

...

Inside Meng Yu’s cave dwelling, starting from yesterday, two True Sages began to revive their friends – starting with the most trustworthy batch, followed by the second most, and then... After more than half a day, all three hundred Golden Core Masters had awoken.

The excited group, after checking their surroundings, could also understand the current situation of Moon-Watching Sect through the Water Mirror Technique and messages from Hua Miaochai.

The True Sages, full of interest, watched everything unfold, filling the cave dwelling with an atmosphere of joy.

"Ah, Meng Yu is still softhearted and indecisive," some lamented.

"I like such a young fellow."

"Forty-eight Golden Cores, now that is truly great news!"

Yes, for the three hundred Golden Cores of Immortal Sect, it didn’t matter if Sky-splitting Sword Sect set a record by inviting forty-eight Golden Cores, or even four hundred eighty – they didn’t care!

Thinking that bandits could fight a head-on battle with a regular army is laughable!

Everyone was truly unafraid of death, making their preparations before coming. What they were afraid of was being disliked by Meng Yu.

For the Immortal Sect’s Golden Cores, it seemed absurd to easily come to the Western Wastes, suppress various sects, and return to the Immortal Sect with rich spoils of war. That simply shouldn’t happen!

All they could hope for was that Meng Yu’s opponents would be powerful enough that he would feel justified in asking for help so they might win his favor, just like the two True Sages who received the strongest reward.

A reward that equated one day to one year!

"Alright, everyone remember our previous agreement.

First, don’t engage too much with the people of Moon-Watching Sect; don’t discuss anything related to the Immortal Sect, including advanced guidance and knowledge not to be disclosed, etc.

Second, follow Meng Yu’s decisions; we’re just here to work.

Third, always move in teams and fight in formations! Absolutely do not act alone; the smallest action team is a trio, and anyone who violates this regulation should not complain about the punishment.

Fourth, all loot must be processed and shared publicly; we need to rely on Meng Yu to return, and must feign death convincingly in the middle, so smuggling and trafficking are impossible. Don’t entertain any ideas you shouldn’t have!

Fifth... um, more will be added later. Is everyone ready to make their appearance?"

The gates of Meng Yu’s chambers opened with a bang.

...

In front of Meng Yu’s cave dwelling.

"How many reinforcements do we have?" asked Yu Paopao, who was most afraid of death, leaning close to Meng Yu with an air of excitement.

Meng Yu held up three fingers.

"Three?" Yu Paopao was taken aback for a moment before nodding. If the Moon-Watching Sect had ten Golden Cores, they might be able to hold off the forty-eight Golden Cores of Sky-splitting Sword Sect.

"Not exactly," Meng Yu said with a smile, shaking his head. "Think bigger."

"Thirty!" Hu Qingquan exclaimed incredulously. "Grandpa Meng, ah no, Sect Leader, did you invite thirty Golden Cores over?"

She shook her tail vigorously, so impressed. Thirty Golden Cores, that was more than the Fox Clan (her branch) had at their strongest.

Meng Yu helplessly shook his head to indicate that their imaginations were too poor.

Just then, the gates opened, and three hundred Golden Cores exited in formation.

"Keep it looking respectable."

With no other choice, Meng Yu gave each of the three demons a kick.

"Isn’t it true? I didn’t lie to you: three fingers, three hundred reinforcements, right?"

"Surprised to the point of blowing bubbles, aren’t you ashamed?"

"And you, Bu Shixian, as thrilled as a quail!"

Indeed, they were not fearful or shocked, but overwhelmed with joy.

...

Except for those who had to hold their posts, today, nearly everyone from the Moon-Watching Sect had gathered in the square in front of the Sect hall.

The atmosphere on scene was not that zealous. Not many had run away yesterday, and many who had considered leaving had stayed, grateful for having such a merciful ruler. Trusting him for one more day did no harm.

If they couldn’t wait even a day, that would reveal a heart of ingratitude.

There were still some families who had prepared for their youngest sons or outstanding members to flee.

However, who could have imagined that Meng Yu would suddenly close the Mountain Protection Array, banning anyone from leaving or entering—although everyone knew that fleeing the Sect at this moment would lead to nothing but capture by the Sky-splitting Sword Sect.

Alright then.

Huh? Why is Ji Qiaoer’s hair dancing with excitement, and Bu Shixian looks as if she’s about to dance, while Yu Paopao, that timid Golden Core Master, stands there triumphantly as if she’s not afraid of anything anymore?

What happened—could it be that Meng Yu really had reinforcements?

"Thank you all for coming today. The situation is this: I’ve invited some friends to help out. I hope everyone can get to know them and, remember, show them due respect, got it?"

Meng Yu stepped out of the hall and said this.

"Yes."

"Now, please meet them."

Golden Core Experts have various ways of making an appearance, such as showing signs above their heads or exuding an aura of pressure...

Huh?

Behind Meng Yu emerged ten supremely beautiful women, each with the aura of a Golden Core. Above their heads were signs of Golden Cores, and they respectfully bowed to Meng Yu, almost bending at a fifty-degree angle.

This was the bow of a junior to a senior, the bow of a junior to a benefactor, a ceremonial bow of great importance.

These were ten Golden Cores! Looking at their attitude towards Sect Master Meng, everyone on site was astonished!

With fifteen Golden Cores, based on the Long River Nine Bends Array, the Moon-Watching Sect was now as solid as Mount Tai, unafraid of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect.

After the ten Golden Cores paid their respects to Meng Yu, they flew up into the sky and stood afloat.

Then, ten more breathtakingly beautiful women came out from the hall.

"We’ve met Sect Leader Meng, wishing the Moon-Watching Sect great prosperity and all its wishes fulfilled."

These ten elegant and otherworldly Golden Elixir Big Sisters paid their respects to the wise and valiant Sect Leader Meng, giving a solemn bow.

At this, the atmosphere on site was charged with excitement. Twenty-five Golden Cores—Sky-splitting Sword Sect, come if you dare, perhaps we could even counter-attack!

Then, these ten Golden Cores flew into the sky, standing shoulder to shoulder with the first ten.

Just as everyone thought it was over, ten more Golden Cores came out, this time all were men.

They respectfully bowed to Meng Yu, and then flew up into the sky.

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Very good, very good, splendid! Thirty-five Golden Cores now—we can’t lose. If the Sky-splitting Sword Sect hears of this, their only choice is to shake hands in peace or hasten their retreat—their main force consists of sixteen sect Golden Cores, the rest being family, friends, or hired allies. They’re fine for an easy fight, but ask them to fight to the death, heh...

Alright, alright, Sect Leader Meng is formidable, inviting thirty Golden Cores to come. We...

Huh? Why are ten more coming out? Long live Sect Leader Meng!

Ah, another ten just came out? Sect Leader Meng is wise and invincible, victorious in every battle!

Oh my, another ten, Sect Leader Meng, not Hero Meng with boundless magical power, you are my deity...

Stop talking, stop sighing, ten more have come out... and another ten... and then ten more...

Groups of Golden Cores came out one after another, and the people of the Moon-Watching Sect went from shock, to shock, to ceaseless shock, until they were even numb to it—feeling as if they were being tricked by an illusion!

One hundred, two hundred, three hundred!

Until at last, three hundred Golden Cores stood afloat in the sky, and the place fell silent. In everyone’s eyes flickered flames of passion.

One Golden Core could establish a Sect, five Golden Cores accused of colluding to rebuild the Demon Race’s Royal Court, fifty Golden Cores shaking the entirety of the Western Wastes under the Sky-splitting Sword Sect—so now, with Meng Yu having pulled in three hundred Golden Cores, where should the sword’s edge point?

Everyone waited in bated breath for Sect Leader Meng’s proclamation.

"I invited three hundred friends over to help, so, regarding what I said yesterday about coming and going as you please, let’s just forget it. Wouldn’t want to scare the friends from the Sky-splitting Sword Sect if they heard the news, that would be embarrassing. Everyone else, please continue to hold your posts, work hard, can you do that?"

"Good."

"Also, these friends have never visited the Western Wastes before, so everyone please receive them well and warmly, don’t dishonor the Western Desolate People, understood?"

Then, he addressed the Golden Cores in the sky.

It was an order, not a request, not a plea, and certainly not sycophantic.

"Could you all refrain from the slightest misconduct, enforce discipline without exception?"

"We will follow Sect Leader Meng’s command to the letter!"

Three hundred Golden Cores replied in calm, unison voices.

It wasn’t a call to whip up demonic energy, nor to create seas of blood and mountains of corpses, nor to summon demons. These three hundred, plainly from Orthodox Sects and with august demeanors, responded in a very respectful tone.

"To rush into fire or wade through boiling water, we will not hesitate!"