My Wife Is The Leader Of A Demonic Cult-Chapter 207 - : Thunder Startles at Dongluo Pass

Chapter 207: Chapter 207: Thunder Startles at Dongluo Pass

A full moon slowly rose from the eastern sky.

In the Heavenly Demon Hall of Dongluo Tower at Dongluo Pass.

At this moment, the hall was gathering with members of the Demon Sect, with top experts who could attend already arrived, and countless more experts were hurrying over on the trail to Dongluo Pass.

Dressed in white, Duanmu Xinghua stood in the center of the hall, her eyes tightly closed, silvery strands of hair hanging by her ears, her aura overwhelming and fierce, faintly dispersing around her.

Eyes lighting up, Yi Daoyun bowed and said, “Congratulations, Sect Master Duanmu!”

Clearly, Duanmu Xinghua had just broken through her shackles. Her cultivation had reached the Second Qi Grandmaster level. Her inner Qi had not yet completely settled, giving off a feeling as majestic as mountains.

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Duanmu Xinghua sighed, “This crisis within our Demon Sect has instead completed this old body of mine, loosening years of mystic barriers at last.”

Why can one’s cultivation advance so rapidly in their youth? Because once the foundation of the realm is firmly established, rapid advancement is possible. However, the further one progresses, the more difficult the cultivation breakthrough becomes.

This gives rise to a lax mindset, and diligence and focus also rapidly decline towards the later stages – a common plight for everyone. Hence, those who are able to train every day for decades have very steadfast hearts.

Furthermore, in this comfortable environment, they had forgotten danger and the feeling of their hearts pounding rapidly, which is one of the critical reasons limiting the advancement of cultivation.

This time, because of the Demon Sect’s crisis, the members felt a sense of crisis for the first time in decades. Under this pressure, Duanmu Xinghua’s shackles were finally broken, reaching Second Qi Grandmaster.

“Congratulations! Congratulations!”

The surrounding Demon Sect experts were also very pleased, as Duanmu Xinghua’s advancement to Second Qi Grandmaster undoubtedly boosted the confidence of all the Demon Sect experts present.

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Taking a deep breath, Duanmu Xinghua said coldly, “This time, we must surely overcome this adversity and make those so-called righteous Taoists spill their blood over Dongluo Pass.”

“Of course, we can.”

Just then, a hearty laugh came from outside the hall.

Following the direction of the look outside the hall, they saw Lin Tianhai of the Azure Dragon Sect and Qin Bin of the Xuanwu Sect walking shoulder to shoulder into the hall.

“Head Qin has arrived.”

When Duanmu Xinghua saw Qin Bin, a glint of light flashed in her eyes.

Although Qin Bin’s cultivation was not high, his command over the seventy thousand Black Armored troops was the lifeblood of the Demon Sect, especially since Zhao Qingmei took over as Sect Hierarch, having devoted a great deal of effort.

This army was completely under Qin Bin’s control, or else Jiang Renyi would not have hesitated to make a direct move against Qin Bin, fearing he may damage what he intended to capture.

But it was well known that Qin Bin was a confidant promoted by Zhao Qingmei. Since Jiang Renyi became Hierarch, Qin Bin had never come to Dongluo Pass to visit Jiang Renyi, a fact worth pondering.

The rest of the Demon Sect experts also stirred, bowing their fists towards Qin Bin of the Xuanwu Sect.

Yi Daoyun, looking curiously at the smiling Lin Tianhai, asked, “Head Lin, you said the Hierarch summoned us here for a major announcement. Do you know what it is?”

Why did he feel that Lin Tianhai before him seemed different from before, with an unfathomable smile in his eyes?

Duanmu Xinghua looked over as well, not believing that Jiang Renyi would dare challenge the Ghost Swordsman.

The disparity in their strengths was evident to the naked eye.

“The Hierarch has arrived.”

Lin Tianhai looked up briefly, taking a deep breath.

In a blink, everyone’s gaze shifted to the upper part of the hall.

Suddenly, a cloud of black fog emerged, and a figure stepped out of it.

Dressed in black, his steps were unhurried, but each one seemed to chill the onlookers’ hearts. His delicate features, seemingly painted, carried a soft beauty, but the vigor and cold glint between his brows also displayed commanding presence.

“The… the Hierarch!?”

Seeing the person, the entire hall burst into a stir.

Because the person who appeared was none other than Zhao Qingmei, who had been trapped under the Sealing Demon Well.

Shock and disbelief filled every face, followed soon by grave doubts.

“She came out of the Sealing Demon Well?”

Duanmu Xinghua’s eyes held disbelief. If not for the Nine Nether Purgatory Demon Scripture, she would not believe that the person before her was Zhao Qingmei.

“How have you all been recently?”

Zhao Qingmei sat on a chair, looking down at everyone.

Qin Bin’s expression unchanged, he bowed to Zhao Qingmei at the head, “Greetings, Hierarch!”

Lin Tianhai followed right after, “Greetings, Hierarch!”

“Greetings, Hierarch!”

The entire hall fell silent, but soon many of the Demon Sect experts reacted, bowing towards their leader.

Jiang Renyi was not bad, but compared to the former Hierarch Zhao Qingmei, there was no comparison. Naturally, everyone knew who could restore the Demon Sect.

And Jiang Renyi was only acting as an interim Hierarch after all.

Zhao Qingmei looked indifferently at the people below, “Stand up.”

Duanmu Xinghua stepped forward, her eyes intense, “Congratulations on your return, Hierarch. With you here, our Demon Sect can surely overcome this crisis.”

Between Zhao Qingmei and Jiang Renyi, she naturally knew whom to choose.

“You all have worked hard during this time. I am aware of the Ghost Swordsman’s crusade against our Demon Sect.”

Zhao Qingmei slightly nodded, her tone icy, “Where is the Ghost Swordsman now?”

Shui Zhongyue hurriedly said, “He is currently on his way to Dongluo Pass. Based on the Grandmaster’s speed, he could possibly arrive at Dongluo Pass before noon tomorrow.”

Before noon tomorrow.

The myriad demons of the Heavenly Demon Hall had all become somewhat solemn.

Duanmu Xinghua spoke gravely, “Sect Hierarch, rest assured, I have already dispatched the Poison King and many experts to lay ambushes in various locations. I suppose they should be able to hold them off for a while, to gain some time.”

Zhao Qingmei slightly raised her eyebrows, “No need, recall all the top experts of the Demon Sect. I will wait for him here at Dongluo Pass.”

“This Ghost Swordsman, I will kill him personally.”

Whoosh!

The sound fell, and a penetrating killing intent filled the room. The summer that was initially a bit hot had suddenly turned extraordinarily cold.

That Ghost Swordsman was the peerless Sword Immortal who could even slay the Second Qi Grandmaster, Qi Shu. The Sect Hierarch was currently only nineteen, could she really kill such a peerless expert?

Duanmu Xinghua wanted to speak but stopped, eventually saying, “Sect Hierarch, this Ghost Swordsman has already reached the Master Realm of One Qi, and his cultivation comes from both the Mystical Sect and the Buddhist Martial Arts; his swordsmanship is among the top today, even the Second Qi Grandmaster, Qi Shu, died by his hand…….”

Even though Zhao Qingmei’s cultivation came from the “Nine Nether Purgatory Demon Scripture,” Duanmu Xinghua still felt somewhat uneasy.

Was she really a match for the Ghost Swordsman?

Zhao Qingmei looked at Duanmu Xinghua, her voice indifferent, “Keep your heart in your stomach.”

“Yes.”

Duanmu Xinghua saw that pair of eyes and immediately lowered her head.

Zhao Qingmei turned to Qin Bin, asking, “How prepared is the Black Armored Army?”

Qin Bin stepped forward and said loudly, “Everything is ready. This time, these martial experts of Jianghu will find no way back.”

Zhao Qingmei slightly nodded and looked at Yi Daoyun, “Have many experts of the White Tiger Sect put on black armor and blend in among the regular soldiers, ready to strike opportunistically.”

“Yes.”

A light flashed in Yi Daoyun’s eyes.

Among the four seats, the White Tiger Sect specialized in slaughter, filled with assassins from the Demon Sect, each extremely proficient in assassination. Now, with the identities of black armored soldiers as cover, their ability to assassinate was made even more convenient.

Next, Zhao Qingmei continued to give orders, and all the top experts of the Demon Sect present received their orders without daring to be negligent.

The lights of the Heavenly Demon Hall burned until dawn, and the people of the Demon Sect also began their preparations at a bustling pace, a firm, meticulous network enveloping down, just waiting for the Ghost Swordsman and his troupe of top experts to step into this net.

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Dongluo Desert, Sealing Demon Platform.

As the night deepened, the temperature in the desert also dropped sharply, even turning somewhat icy cold.

Jiang Renyi lay on the bed, unable to fall asleep.

The faint moonlight fell from the window lattice, shining on the bedside and illuminating his face.

For an expert of his level, having an arm severed basically meant losing seventy to eighty percent of his cultivation, and even if Zhao Qingmei wasn’t present now, it would be difficult for him to become the Sect Hierarch.

“Huff….”

His mind spun rapidly, beginning to ponder his next moves.

Yuan Feng, a person as selfish as he was, hardly provided any sense of security, entrusting one’s entire life and fortune to another was the most foolish act in the world.

Just then, it seemed as if the moonlight was blocked, and the entire room plunged into complete darkness.

“Who!?”

Jiang Renyi was taken aback and couldn’t help but shout.

The person who could enter the room without a sound and approach him, how terrifying must their skills be?

“Jiang Sect Leader, don’t panic, it’s me.” The arrival said with a light laugh.

Jiang Renyi looked over and saw Yuan Feng standing in front of him backed by the moonlight; his aged face in the dark became eerily foreboding, sending chills down one’s spine.

“It’s the Second Elder.”

Jiang Renyi breathed a sigh of relief, then with a furrowed brow said, “Second Elder, coming to me this late, is there something you need?”

“Hmm.”

Yuan Feng nodded his head, speaking directly, “Just now Ouyang Ping set off for Dongluo Pass and instructed Ouyang Quan to awaken the Great Elder who is currently in seclusion, should a great blaze arise in Dongluo Pass.”

Jiang Renyi heard this, not surprised.

Although Ouyang Ping usually kept a cold face and appeared somewhat unapproachable, he was still absolutely loyal to the Demon Sect.

Yuan Feng continued, “If the Great Elder comes out of seclusion, then the crisis of the Demon Sect this time will also be insignificant, unless the Ghost Swordsman can invite a top expert standing at the peak of the world, but I think that’s practically impossible.”

Jiang Renyi inwardly said, “Now it seems that the crisis of the Demon Sect should be resolved, and my junior sister’s position as Sect Hierarch is as stable as Mount Tai.”

Yuan Feng’s eyes showed a glint as he continued, “Therefore, as long as Zhao Qingmei lives another day, you cannot become the Sect Hierarch. Only if she is gone, will you have a chance to become the Sect Hierarch.”

Jiang Renyi laughed bitterly, “Even if my junior sister isn’t here now, I wouldn’t be able to become the Sect Hierarch.”

In the Demon Sect, everything is based on strength. Originally, his strength wasn’t enough to subdue the myriad demons. Now that his right arm was severed, his strength greatly reduced, who would recognize him as the Sect Hierarch?

“No, you have the old Sect Hierarch backing you; such a presence isn’t something just anyone can contend with. As long as Zhao Qingmei is gone, you’ll have a great chance to become the Sect Hierarch,”

Yuan Feng glanced at Jiang Renyi and shook his head, “Tomorrow the opportunity will be right before your eyes, it all depends on whether you can grasp it.”

Having said that, Yuan Feng walked towards the door.

The moonlight slanted down once more, shining on Jiang Renyi’s face.

Watching Yuan Feng’s departing figure, Jiang Renyi slightly raised his eyebrows, his expression fluctuating uncertainly, and then suddenly, he was startled by a thought:

Could Yuan Feng have gone mad, planning to strike a deadly blow in the chaos of tomorrow’s great battle?

The scenario was not impossible. If the Ghost Swordsman won, the Great Elder would definitely be summoned by Ouyang Quan, and with the Great Elder around, no matter what, the Nine Nether Purgatory Demon Scripture wouldn’t fall into Yuan Feng’s hands.

If the Demon Sect won, not only would he have no chance of obtaining the Nine Nether Purgatory Demon Scripture, but he might even face retribution from his own junior sister.

Right now, it was his only chance to get the Nine Nether Purgatory Demon Scripture.

Yuan Feng had already descended into madness over the Nine Nether Purgatory Demon Scripture, much like his father’s obsession with longevity.

Knowing how terrifying a paranoid person could be once they went mad, Jiang Renyi was all too aware.

“Nine Nether Purgatory Demon Scripture….”

After careful consideration, Jiang Renyi recognized Yuan Feng’s intentions and couldn’t help but mutter to himself, “It seems Yuan Feng is prepared to stake everything, even the Sealing Demon Platform will hardly be peaceful.”

All he, Jiang Renyi, wanted was the position of Sect Hierarch, he hadn’t reached such a frenzied state yet.

“First, leave this place, then consider ascending to the Grandmaster Cultivation later. Following someone like Yuan Feng will never end well.”

Jiang Renyi took a deep breath, packed up briefly, and left the Sealing Demon Platform under the moonlight.

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At the border of Yan Country.

The dense, dark forest loomed, and the clouds above also seemed rather low.

The Black Flood Dragon glided through the air, with An Jing crossing his arms, deeply contemplating the imminent difficulties of heading to the Demon Sect. Although this mission appeared to be about eliminating evil and defending the Dao on behalf of the world, how many were truly committed to fighting the Demon Sect with all their might?

Not to mention others, even Luo Chongyang, Universal Literary Vajra, Su Lian, and Su Yue — the four people he had brought — if he found himself in a losing position, it was likely all four would abandon him.

Therefore, this trip to Dongluo Pass left no room for any sign of defeat or even a setback.

He himself must behead the Sect Hierarch of the Demon Sect, or capture him alive, afterwards heading straight for the Demon Sect’s secret location, the Sealing Demon Well.

An Jing glanced at the carefree Luo Chongyang and transmitted his voice, “Uncle Master, honestly, how capable are you?”

Among all the experts, An Jing could sense that Luo Chongyang was the most skilled, even more so than the practitioner of the Great Sun Tathagata Mantra, Universal Literary Vajra.

Luo Chongyang replied with a lazy smile, “Just relax, I definitely won’t drag you down; just make sure you don’t lose to that Demon Sect Hierarch.”

Hearing this, An Jing’s lips curled into a cold smile, “Uncle Master, how many sword strikes do you think that Demon Sect Hierarch can withstand?”

Luo Chongyang shook his head, “Don’t fall into the trap of the Demon Sect Hierarch. If you do, and uncle master has to bail you out, remember Zongzheng Yuan from Houjin. He had a Second Qi Grandmaster protecting him up close, and yet, right there in Capital, he got stabbed through with a sword. The world’s situations change rapidly; you must be careful at all times, one wrong move can lose everything.”

An Jing nodded, deeply agreeing with Luo Chongyang’s words.

If it weren’t for this mission being about rescuing Qingmei, he might consider finding another ‘Yu State City’ to calmly cultivate for a few years, ascending to the pinnacle of the world before emerging to annihilate the Demon Sect with a flick of the wrist.

Afterward, An Jing ceased transmitting his voice, and his mind relaxed to its utmost.

The Black Flood Dragon continued at a very fast pace through the sky.

Along the way, they had already spotted many traces of skirmishes, with corpses lying all over the forest and hills.

These bodies included both those of the Demon Sect and martial experts from the Great Yan Martial World.

“Huh!? Are there experts?”

Just then, intense fighting noises came from not too far away, fading quickly.

Not only had An Jing noticed, but Luo Chongyang and the others below had also detected the movement of True Qi ahead, and they all slowed down.

An Jing dismounted from the Black Flood Dragon.

Su Lian looked ahead and said gravely, “Given the robustness of this True Qi, it should be a One Qi Grandmaster.”

Su Yue waved her hand dismissively, saying, “It’s just a One Qi Grandmaster, what’s there to fear?”

“Let’s take a look.”

An Jing gave Su Yue a curious glance and walked forward.

Soon, the scene ahead came into view.

They saw dozens of heads placed on the ground, forming a small mound, with blood flowing freely. Each of these heads had a ferocious expression, their eyes filled with terror in death.

Beside these heads, a child was sitting cross-legged.

The child didn’t look very old, appearing to be only about seven or eight years old, with rosy lips and white teeth, but his hands were covered in blood.

This scene appeared somewhat discordant and also somewhat horrifying.

“Amitabha.”

Upon seeing this, Universal Literary Vajra muttered softly to himself.

The child saw An Jing and his people approaching, slowly stood up and smiled, “You must be the famed Ghost Swordsman from across the world. I am Ji Le Tongzi, and I greet you respectfully.”

An Jing glanced at the child and transmitted his voice, “Uncle Luo, who is this person?”

Luo Chongyang replied indifferently, “He is Ji Le Tongzi from Nanxiang of Zhao Country. Although he appears as a child, his age is not much different from mine. When the Demon Sect went to Zhao Country, they first annihilated Ji Le Tongzi’s Asura Sect. Jiang Shang even inflicted severe injuries on Ji Le Tongzi, after which he disappeared for several years, only reappearing when the Demon Sect retreated to Dongluo Pass. His grievances with the Demon Sect are as intense as fire and water.”

Understanding this, An Jing then smiled at Ji Le Tongzi and said, “Greetings to you as well.”

“These are the gifts I have prepared for you, the heads of the Earth Sect experts of the Demon Sect.”

A cold murderous intent appeared in Ji Le Tongzi’s eyes, and he said, “Currently, many from the Demon Sect are converging towards Dongluo Pass. Battles have already erupted along the way. However, these Demon Sect experts are being gathered together, retreating towards the interior of Dongluo Pass. It seems they are preparing to decide life and death with you at Dongluo Pass. Ji Le Tongzi has been waiting here for a long time and wishes to help you flatten the Demon Sect Main Hall.”

“Good.”

An Jing’s eyes narrowed into slits, knowing that the person before him was a Grandmaster with cultivation and also harbored deep-seated hatred with the Demon Sect. This was not someone who changes sides like a fence-sitter; he would definitely go all out in this battle.

“Elder, we also wish to offer our assistance,”

Just then, two clear voices rang out.

A fair-skinned man in his thirties appeared in front of them, holding a black long knife in his hand that was also covered in fresh blood.

Next to this man stood a burly giant. The giant’s large frame was dressed in plain clothes, which could hardly conceal his well-built, robust physique, especially his arms, where veins bulged out like pythons.

Although the cultivation of the two men had not reached the Grandmaster Realm, they were both at the Earth Flower Realm.

“I am Chen Ayi, and I pay my respects to the elder,”

“I am Zeng Fanqing, and I pay my respects to the elder,”

The two approached An Jing and bowed to him.

The Earth Flower Realm in the martial world was already considered a mark of a master, similar to Liu Qingshan, the leader of the Five Sects, who was previously at the Earth Flower Realm too.

An Jing asked, “Do you also have a feud with the Demon Sect?”

Chen Ayi replied somberly, “Yes, I have a vendetta against Jiang Shang of the Demon Sect for killing my father. Hearing that you intend to obliterate the Demon Sect, my blood surged, and I immediately came out of seclusion to assist you.”

Zeng Fan also nodded but seemed reluctant to discuss his grudge with the Demon Sect further.

Taking a deep breath, An Jing’s eyes flashed with intensity, “Today, let us hunt together at Dongluo Pass and invade the midst of the Demon Sect.”

Upon hearing An Jing’s words, Chen Ayi’s eyes blazed with eagerness, gripping the handle of his knife tightly.

Along the way, more experts continued to follow the group, but no Grandmaster-level masters joined them.

Aside from that, most of the masters seemed to be following the Black Flood Dragon, including the elder of the Five Poison Sect Feng Lingyue and Sect Leader Dai Danshu among several others; they seemed to still be observing the situation.

As they advanced, silhouettes poured in from all directions in a mighty force, their sole target being Dongluo Pass.

Soon, they left the Great Yan Border.

The wind and sand swept across, covering the official road that extended into the distance, gradually hidden by the sand. This road led directly to the Demon Sect’s Dongluo Pass.

Upon entering this road, it became eerily quiet. One could hardly see any members of the Demon Sect or even people from the Great Yan Martial World, only the occasional howling wind and grit.

“Roar!”

A low roar echoed, and the body of the Black Flood Dragon coiled in mid-air.

An Jing gazed ahead.

In front of him, a massive pass emerged, looking from afar like a slumbering dragon winding across the land, its sturdy, towering walls conveying an unbreakable fortitude.

The entire Dongluo Pass was eerily calm, a calm that was frightening.

An Jing knew that at this moment, a Heaven and Earth Net had already been laid both inside and outside Dongluo Pass, waiting for him.

He was never one to knowingly head into a dangerous mountain, but today, he had to move towards this danger.

At that moment, the sun was blazing high, and the heat was scorching.

Su Yueyu shielded her eyes and said, “We have arrived at the Demon Sect Main Hall.”

Everyone stopped, gazing ahead at the majestic, sprawling Dongluo Pass, the millennium-old sect’s main hall, fully aware of the perilous dangers and lurking threats within.

“Elder!”

Chen Ayi was breathing a bit heavily as he looked towards An Jing.

Not just him, everyone’s eyes turned to the man standing atop the black robe.

They were all waiting.

At that moment, An Jing’s face was calm as a lake yet his heart thundered.

This moment, he waited longer than anyone else.

After several breaths, he drew out his Evil Suppressing Sword from his waist. A cold light spread across the heavens, dispelling the fiercely hot chill and the sweeping winds and sands.

“Follow me and strike!”

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