Chapter 1941: Chapter 1934: Show Off and Try to Run?
"How is it, Senior Brother? I told you there would definitely be some rats hiding around here. I just couldn’t believe that such a large Shennong Valley would really be empty. Didn’t we catch a nest today?"
"Hahaha, you really are clever, Junior Brother. Leaving for a few days to let them drop their guard, thinking we’ve left, and once they think there’s no danger, naturally they’ll come out. That’s when we’ll close the net!"
"Oh? This one is even a Direct Disciple. Didn’t think we’d catch such a big fish; didn’t waste those ten days of stakeout at all!"
Overlooking them from the sky was a group of disciples from the Divine Profound Hall!
After more than two years of development, relying on the resources plundered, they experienced a rapid explosive growth. A few years ago, these people were just Inner Sect Disciples, but now nearly all of them have reached the level of Core Disciples. Although there are only a few dozen of them, their strength can effortlessly crush the disciples from Shennong Valley.
"What, there are people from Sunset Sect too? Outer Sect disciples? Hahaha, wouldn’t your elders and deacons just send you little fish and shrimp as reinforcements? Did the group from back then led by Gu Xiao leave for the Endless Land, leaving only you rabble behind?"
"Well, since you’re all here, let’s catch everyone and take you back. The elders have substantial rewards waiting. Hand over everything you’ve got, surrender without resistance, and maybe you can avoid some physical suffering."
"If you’re willing to join us at Divine Profound Hall and reform, you can maintain your current disciple level. Our Divine Profound Hall values talent very much, and you Alchemists joining us will certainly be well-utilized."
"As for the disciples from Sunset Sect, you’ll drop a level, but that’s not impossible. You’ll start as intern disciples, doing chores like chopping wood and fetching water. But with so many intern disciples from other sects joining Divine Profound Hall now, you’ll need to start from these minor tasks."
Those disciples of Divine Profound Hall grew increasingly excited as they talked, with the past Lei Poguan being their nightmare, and later Gu Xiao and others becoming their torment. But now, they’re no longer around. Their lives had become exceedingly comfortable!
Especially since Divine Profound Hall now had new objectives planned, they were ten times more arrogant than before!
"Stop dreaming. We from the superpower are unyielding, and it’s impossible for us to betray our sect to join you. These statements are utterly laughable. Shennong Valley would never betray either! If you want to kill us, just do it!"
"Hahaha, is that so? But several of your elders have already surrendered to our Divine Profound Hall and have started concocting elixirs for us!"
"That must be because you used despicable means to force them!"
Ling Yi’s remark hit the nail on the head. Those elders were unwilling to be lackeys of the Divine Profound Hall, but they were threatened with the lives of their beloved disciples. In the eyes of those elders, their Direct Disciples were almost as important as their own children. In such a situation, they had no choice but to comply.
"What’s wrong, it seems I’ve struck a nerve!" Seeing the expressions of those disciples from Divine Profound Hall, Ling Yi and the others knew they had guessed right.
"Refuse a toast only to drink the punishment. Don’t blame us for being rude then!" The one addressed as Senior Brother in the sky grew impatient, raising his hand to unleash a powerful martial arts move that dissipated the clouds slightly.
The disciples from Shennong Valley, feeling this fierce offensive, exchanged glances. Although none of them could withstand the move individually, with united efforts, there might still be a chance!
Shennong Valley had a combined attack cultivation technique specifically for dealing with such lopsided battles. Once many gathered, qualitative change could occur.
"Alright, with us here, who needs you to step up?" Zhang Menglong chuckled, "Don’t say we’ve been gone for three years; even back then, these little fish and shrimp wouldn’t stand up to a slap!"
Without giving any orders, a disciple from Sunset Sect shot a finger towards the sky, the energy surpassing that of ordinary Dao Realm Martial Artists, tearing that attack apart.
"Divine Profound Hall, after plundering so many martial arts techniques and resources from other superpowers, you haven’t made much progress!" Zhang Menglong spoke in an old-fashioned tone, "With you lot, you’re only greedy without mastering any martial arts, catching opponents off guard in battles. Once they’re prepared, these moves become useless!"
"When has it been your turn for Sunset Sect to reprimand us Divine Profound Hall members? What are you?" The disciple from Divine Profound Hall grew angry upon seeing his move thwarted. In his opinion, aside from that man, the rest from Sunset Sect were not worth mentioning.
Three years ago, that man led a group of Sunset Sect disciples into a place they could never come out from, and now Sunset Sect was incomparable to back then.
"Oh? You don’t recognize me?" Zhang Menglong smirked coldly at them, "You better find someone who knows me, or you’ll regret spewing this nonsense."
The Senior Brother of Divine Profound Hall suddenly froze, then began examining Zhang Menglong’s appearance thoroughly. Suddenly, terrifying memories resurfaced in his mind.
He hadn’t interacted with Zhang Menglong directly, but a former Senior Brother had warned him to never provoke anyone, especially Gu Xiao from Sunset Sect, and if possible, not even the 8000 or so intern disciples under him.
Seeing this configuration in front of him, it seemed like it might be those 8000 people!
Rumor had it that three years ago, Gu Xiao from Sunset Sect led over 8000 disciples into the Endless Land, disappearing without a trace over these years. Most believed they were stuck like everyone else, never to return. But upon seeing that face, he couldn’t stay calm anymore.
"He... He’s back! He actually returned from Endless Land! This can’t be!"
"Senior Brother, what’s wrong?" Other disciples around him saw their Senior Brother’s unprecedented agitation for the first time.
"Gu Xiao! It’s Gu Xiao!"
"What? Gu Xiao? Gu Xiao from Sunset Sect? The one who can rival Dao Realm Martial Artists?"
"Hasn’t he been missing for over three years? Did he exit the Endless Land?"
"Is it really him? We’re doomed! Run!"
Hearing this terrible news, all disciples from Divine Profound Hall suddenly panicked. In their minds, Zhang Menglong was akin to Lei Poguan. Forget this group of disciples; even few elders from Divine Profound Hall could outmaneuver him!
This news must be reported to Divine Profound Hall immediately!
"Thinking of leaving?" Zhang Menglong sneered, "After boasting, you’re thinking of running? Did you even ask me if I agree?"
