Becoming evil makes you ten times stronger, but becoming a demon gives you hundredfold strength-Chapter 531 - 388: A crane in the clear sky towers above the clouds, bringing a murderous intent to the azure heavens.

Wanbao City's center.

Master Mi frowned, his eyes burning with rage.

Myriad Gold Pavilion, a grand conglomerate spanning the Central Plains and the borders, consisted of over a dozen major Cultivation Families. Nascent Soul True Monarchs served as elders and patrons without involving themselves in everyday operations, whereas Golden Core Masters were responsible for day-to-day affairs.

Day-to-day affairs weren't desirable for Cultivators; no one would bother if not for the resources they could exchange for.

Master Mi was one such unlucky soul, in charge of Wanbao City's operations.

The opening of the Ascension List was the current top priority. After paying a substantial fee to the Four Great Sects, Myriad Gold Pavilion naturally considered various ways to recuperate costs, with countless complex matters such as offline recharges, online monetization, personnel organization, and material distribution. He merely glanced at many matters concerning the rise and fall of the Golden Core Families.

However, when that tiny booklet appeared before him, his scalp tingled with numbness.

Many pieces of news were known only to individuals at certain levels, and were often kept secret to avoid severe retaliation.

If news was leaked, it meant that someone didn't care about the consequences.

If the contents of the booklet were true, what should be done next?

The Four Great Sects, high above the clouds, understood they couldn't survive without a steady flow of new blood and thus actively recruited instead of resting on their laurels.

They maintained a high-pressure stance against cheating in recruitment exams; anyone daring to meddle faced severe punishment.

The harsher a matter was policed, the greater the profit it concealed. Hence, Myriad Gold Pavilion provided items, intelligence, and relevant connections—all touch-and-go matters. Previously under tight lockdown, even if someone mentioned something, real and fake news would blur the lines. But now, this beautifully printed booklet with detailed evidence was a different matter altogether.

Master Mi could foresee the booklet's impact, and what's more, a special channel was launched featuring more videos and stories for public appreciation!

Everyone would undoubtedly cast doubt on the integrity of the Four Great Sects' recruitment process, or even their operations!

For this grand competition, the Four Great Sects had invested immense manpower and resources, including various Divine Artifacts and Magical Treasures dedicated to the Ascension List. But who would have expected someone to stab them in the back like this!

The situation was fermenting; the first step was to find the mastermind behind the scenes!

"It's the Blood God Sect!"

The analysis team finally concluded.

Many pieces of information were known only to specific individuals, including several that came from the Three Extremes True Monarch, who died at Meng Yu's hands!

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Moreover, Meng Yu had motive and capability to do such a thing!

"I can't coexist under the same sky with him!"

Master Mi felt a surge of fury rising within him.

The Blood God Sect and Meng Yu left a profound impression on Myriad Gold Pavilion. The recent disappearance of three Nascent Souls and twenty-six Golden Cores inflicted deep, unforgettable pain on Myriad Gold Pavilion!

Those Nascent Souls comprised a quarter of Myriad Gold Pavilion's force and represented the largest mobile task force that could currently be deployed, also loyal to the Pavilion Master's core strength. They died inexplicably in combat!

That battle made the Pavilion Master cry out in agony, and it created deep rifts within Myriad Gold Pavilion; some directly questioned their judgments.

Meng Yu's actions were forthright. Not only did he kill, but he also struck at the heart, detailing his clashes with Myriad Gold Pavilion on the Ascension List. His personal page clearly stated one message: why do you attack me time and again?

Even the Four Great Sects had to be reasonable in their actions, because if they weren't, they couldn't blame others for entering a state of war upon sight and attacking without limit.

We're in business; why should we engage in a death battle with a Sect that has two Divinity Transformation masters, especially when we're unclear about their true strength?

As one aligned with the Pavilion Master, Master Mi naturally supported him but also worriedly suggested that since the northwestern situation was inevitably beyond salvage, perhaps they shouldn't provoke Meng Yu. Instead, they should engage him in talks to at least stall him and prevent him from causing trouble on the Ascension List?

It was merely a stalling tactic.

The upper echelons responded, saying everything was under control. The Four Great Sects had already blocked Meng Yu's followers from entering the Ascension List, and he wouldn't be able to cause much of a stir alone. They also warned all evildoers and heretics not to disrupt the Ascension List's open period; any violators would face pursuit and execution as decreed by the Four Great Sects together with Myriad Gold Pavilion.

Fine, Master Mi believed them. Figures like Bai Hu had no reason to risk anything; everything was in control.

But today's booklet!

Meng Yu genuinely didn't care about Myriad Gold Pavilion and the Four Great Sects!

"Let's go kill him right now!"

He roared furiously.

At that moment, his personal panel flashed, a message from True Monarch Yu Xia: Meng Yu had appeared!

...

Meng Yu didn't waste words; he took action immediately.

Sometimes, when dealing with unreasonable neighbors, one has two choices: let them kick in your door or kick theirs in first.

Although the latter might further enrage the opponent—unless you preemptively wiped them out—it was more likely that your ferocity would make them fearful.

"Meng Yu!"

True Monarch Yu Xia ground her teeth.

"Sister, hello. It's been a long time, and I've missed you so!"

The Horned Saber—or rather, the Sheep Horn Knife—felt splendid in his hands, prompting Meng Yu to involuntarily recall Bai Qianqian's words.