The Wan Gu Sect, located in the Copper Mausoleum Mountains of Cangyu Province, is a treacherous and mountainous region, filled with numerous sects, making it a lawless zone.
The Demon God Sects of Cangyu Province are mostly rooted in this area, and due to constant sectarian wars, the flow of people here is extremely sparse.
After flying for thousands of miles, Fang Yuan and his companions rarely saw any cities, but they did encounter several small-scale sectarian wars, with both sides fighting fiercely.
If they weren't in a hurry to travel, Fang Yuan and his companions would have liked to go down and watch the excitement, and perhaps scavenge some bodies.
In short, the impression this place left on Fang Yuan and his companions could be summed up in one word: chaos.
It was incredibly chaotic!
The closer they got to the Wan Gu Sect, the more fight scenes they encountered; almost every fifty miles, they would see a group of people clashing.
"Is there no one in charge here?" Fang Yuan asked curiously.
"There is. The Demon God Sect previously established a branch here to govern the demonic cultivators in this area.
However, for some unknown reason, all the elders were transferred away a few months ago, and the remaining people couldn't deter the other sects, so it evolved into its current state."
"It sounds a bit like a gang," Zhang Ziqiang muttered.
The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was attentive.
Fang Yuan and Qin Hao's eyes immediately lit up, and they said, "So, the territory here is taken by force, right? Whoever has the bigger fist gets to enjoy the resources?"
"Theoretically, yes, but the relationships here are complex. Small sects are generally protected by major sects, and no one dares to cross the line; they can only compete within the specified range."
"Interesting..." Fang Yuan stroked his chin, looked at Zhang Ziqiang, and said with a smile, "Brother Qiang, do you want to relive your glorious days?"
"What do you mean?" Zhang Ziqiang was slightly stunned, then reacted, "You want to seize territory?"
"Why not? We can establish a sect here, make a fortune, and then run away. What do you guys think?" Fang Yuan transmitted to the three.
"It sounds like a lot of fun, I agree!" Sun Yiyi was the first to raise her hand.
"The demonic cultivators here are too disunited. We'll give these sects a good shake-up." Qin Hao was the second to raise his hand.
When it was Zhang Ziqiang's turn, a fierce glint appeared in his eyes. He licked the corner of his mouth, raised his Horse-Slaying Saber, and snorted, "Let's do it!"
The four gathered together, becoming more and more excited as they talked, wishing they could rush down and start a big fight right now.
"We're here."
Just then, Zhang Bo and his companions looked nervous and reminded the four.
"Don't be nervous, just follow the plan." Fang Yuan looked relaxed and waved his hand at them.
Following the mountain peak upwards, after crossing an iron bridge, a mountain gate came into view, with the three characters "Wan Gu Sect" carved upon it.
At this moment, several disciples stood guard with swords. Upon seeing Zhang Bo and his companions, they immediately bowed in salute.
"Senior Brothers and Sisters, who are these four?" A leading man looked towards Fang Yuan and his companions.
Strangers could not pass without a sect's command, which Zhang Bo and his companions knew. They immediately spoke:
"These four are genius disciples from the first-rank sect, Bi You Sect, in Jizhou. Go inform the Sect Master now that the Bi You Sect has arrived."
Upon hearing that they were genius disciples from a first-rank sect, the leading man's expression immediately changed. He quickly bowed and then turned and left swiftly.
After waiting for about ten minutes, the disciple returned and hurriedly said to the group, "The Sect Master is waiting in the main hall. Please follow me."
The group quickly followed the man into the sect. Midway, Zhang Bo subtly exchanged a look with Li Xiaoman and another male disciple.
The two instantly understood. Taking advantage of the leading man's inattention, they flashed into the shadows.
Fang Yuan and his companions were puzzled and were about to ask when they heard Zhang Bo's voice transmission: "The Sect Master should already know about the death of the Sixth Elder."
"I told them to notify the other disciples to create chaos for you seniors, so that when the fight starts, we can also help a little."
Fang Yuan and his companions nodded slightly, not taking it to heart, but they were happy to have less trouble.
Soon, they followed the leading man up the steps and into the main hall.
On the four walls of the entire hall, several iron lamps hung, emitting a faint green light. Upon closer inspection, small insects were perched on the wicks, and the light emanated from the tails of these insects.
Above the main hall sat a man wearing a mask, his sharp eyes shamelessly scanning Fang Yuan and his companions.
"Four, you say you are Bi You Sect disciples, do you have any proof?" The man's voice was hoarse, and the suspicion in his eyes lessened slightly.
The four did not conceal their auras: three at Golden Core peak and one at Foundation Establishment peak. To possess such cultivation at a young age, only a first-rank sect would have such a foundation.
However, to be on the safe side, the man still wanted to further confirm Fang Yuan and his companions' identities.
Fang Yuan and his companions took out their tokens from their pockets, displayed them before the man, and then sat down at the seats closest to the man.
The man carefully distinguished them, and after confirming they were Bi You Sect tokens, he spoke, "May I ask why the four of you have come to my Wan Gu Sect?"
"We want to discuss cooperation matters with you."
Fang Yuan straightened his body slightly, his fingers gently tapping the table, feigning the demeanor of a big shot.
As a true gang boss, Zhang Ziqiang was not so particular; he did whatever was comfortable, leaning back in his chair, completely ignoring the man on the high seat.
"Oh? What kind of cooperation?" The man's eyes showed a hint of interest.
"Annihilate the Demon God Sect branch, eliminate other forces, and unify this area," Fang Yuan said lightly.
Upon hearing this, the man's fingers tightened, crushing the armrest beside him. His eyes fixed on Fang Yuan, and his breathing became somewhat rapid.
"For such a major matter, the Bi You Sect only sends you four young ones over? This is too childish. If you want sincere cooperation, have your Bi You Sect Master come."
"Oh? Are you saying you look down on us then?" Fang Yuan's tone was light, his eyes shamelessly staring at the man.
Their gazes collided in the air, neither giving way.
After a while, the man withdrew his gaze, shifting his attention to Zhang Bo and his companions, and said coldly, "Why did the Sixth Elder's soul lamp extinguish?"
"Reporting to the Sect Master, we were attacked by the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect. Senior Brother Yin and the Sixth Elder both died in battle. We were able to survive entirely thanks to the four seniors' timely rescue." Zhang Bo and his companions bowed their hands respectfully.
The man's gaze was like a torch, fixed on Zhang Bo and his companions.
Bang—
Suddenly, the man shattered his seat with a palm strike, stood up abruptly, and roared, "To this day, you still dare to lie!"
Thump—
Zhang Bo and his companions were so frightened by the man's aura that they immediately knelt on the ground, trembling as they cried out, "This disciple's words are all true! We beg the Sect Master to investigate clearly!"
"Hmph, are you very curious why this Seat is so certain you're lying?"
The man snorted coldly, his hands clasped behind his back, walking step by step towards Zhang Bo and his companions.
"Yes," Sun Yiyi subconsciously responded.
The man's steps paused. He glanced sideways at Sun Yiyi, then looked at Zhang Bo and his companions and said, "You all have this Seat's child gu on you. This Seat can naturally sense whether you are speaking the truth or lying."
Upon hearing this, Sun Yiyi showed a look of realization, "So that's how it is."
The man this time looked at Sun Yiyi, dissatisfied, "When this Seat is speaking, can you not interrupt? Has the Bi You Sect not taught you manners?"
"Congratulations, you're right. The Bi You Sect really hasn't taught us, because we're not from the Bi You Sect at all, hehe..."
"Attack!"
