CHAPTER 454: CHAPTER 454 CONSOLIDATION AND REASSURING THE PUBLIC

Without a doubt, this was another major event that shocked the lands of the Southern Diaspora.

When the news spread, the former armies that had set out on the crusade trembled, one by one, completely numb.

What Heaven Martial Continent? What Prison? What Trash Sect? What strongest being only at the Imperial Path realm? All bullshit!

Have you ever seen a Trash Sect that could annihilate a superpower? That could publicly demand that former experts of the Star Sea hand over their flying ship?

"This Wuji Sect is no simple matter," someone said.

"Didn’t they say it once produced a Great Emperor?"

"It seems there’s truth to it. That fellow Chen Pingping even brought out a Quasi-Emperor Weapon."

"Hmm... Is Yu Changfeng, the ancestor of the Wuji Sect, truly still alive?"

In the past, when Yu Changfeng appeared above the ancient town, many people witnessed it with their own eyes. However, they always felt it was fake; only the people of Fairy Valley believed it.

「A few days later.」

Fairy Valley finally settled down. However, being located on the outskirts of the City of Extinction made them uncomfortable. They felt Chen Pingping had intentionally done this to alienate them.

Indeed! They were disciples of Fairy Valley, not truly of the Wuji Sect. It was quite normal to be alienated.

But when the higher-ups of Fairy Valley requested to see Yu Changfeng, Chen Pingping refused them. They felt indignant, thinking it was only natural to want to see their ancestor. Why refuse? On what basis was he refusing? He had no right to refuse them. Fairy Valley came here because of their ancestor, and it was also because of their ancestor that they obeyed Chen Pingping.

A young Disciple became furious. "If you never intended to let us be incorporated into the Wuji Sect and rejected us so, why bring us here in the first place?"

He was very bold, speaking the truth, though no one knew if he was questioning Chen Pingping or their own ancestor.

Chen Pingping just looked at him and said, "Why would you have such a thought?"

He began to ponder. Because of Yu Changfeng, he had scattered the Fairy Valley members and arranged for them to be in different places, using the horrors of the City of Extinction to isolate them one by one. In reality, he didn’t want them to learn the truth too soon. Moreover, he hadn’t dealt with Yu Changfeng yet. If this senior found out that he had eradicated Fairy Valley, he might slap him to death on the spot. Secondly, there was another issue: everyone in the Wuji Sect, from top to bottom, was in seclusion. Their entry at this time would undoubtedly disturb the Wuji Sect’s seclusion. He could only convince himself that the time was not yet right.

Before long, Chen Pingping reached the place where the Scholar, Bai Yisheng, Liu Kuangyi, and the Fairy were.

Upon seeing him, they all stood up, their expressions unfriendly.

"Where is the ancestor?" the Scholar asked.

"That’s a good question," Chen Pingping said with a smile. "I was just about to come and inform you. Unexpectedly, the Grandmaster happens to be going into seclusion. Alas... you know his condition isn’t good."

"Do you believe such Gui Hua?" the Scholar looked at him coldly.

"Not really."

"You tricked us into coming here merely to coerce us into joining the Wuji Sect, didn’t you?" the Fairy said softly, opening her eyes.

This woman was very clever.

Chen Pingping smiled but offered no explanation.

The Fairy continued, "I agree. So, can I enter the Wuji Sect now?"

"They are in seclusion," Chen Pingping sighed softly.

HUM!

The Fairy drew her sword, her expression icy. "You lured us here but won’t let us step into the Wuji Sect, Chen Pingping... Do you know what desperate people might do?"

"Exactly!" The Scholar also drew his sword.

For a moment, the atmosphere turned somber.

Chen Pingping said sheepishly, "Calm down. I promise, as soon as they come out of seclusion, I’ll take you in immediately. You can even meet Grandmaster Yu Changfeng."

The group remained unmoved, swords drawn and pointed, killing intention spreading.

Chen Pingping added, "If we really fight, you won’t be able to beat me."

The group was speechless.

That was a very blunt statement. They were on the verge of collapse.

Because of Chen Pingping’s words, they had betrayed Fairy Valley and followed him here, never imagining they would be trapped in this damned place. They were in a dilemma. What angered them more was not that they couldn’t beat Chen Pingping, but that if a battle broke out, this guy would turn around and step into the City of Extinction. With three types of power enveloping this place, they had no way to deal with Chen Pingping.

At this moment, Liu Kuangyi spoke up, "Everyone, lower your swords. I believe what Chen says is true. Our ancestor is indeed still alive; it’s just not convenient for him to meet us right now. It’s alright; we can wait a little longer."

"Let us go back!" Bai Yisheng said, his voice tinged with pain.

During this period, his mind had been in severe turmoil. He had thought about a lot. He was different from the others; he was a disciple of the Sword Saint, who had placed great hopes in him. He considered leaving this place while the Sword Saint was still in seclusion. There was still a chance for him to turn back and return to the embrace of Fairy Valley. No matter what happened in the five divisions or how Fairy Valley was internally fragmented, he felt he shouldn’t evade it.

Chen Pingping spoke, "You don’t need to go back."

"What do you mean?" the Scholar frowned.

"A few days ago, Fairy Valley was incorporated into the Wuji Sect," he blinked.

"???"

The group was dumbfounded, their faces filled with disbelief.

The Scholar exclaimed, "Impossible! How could Fairy Valley be incorporated into the Wuji Sect?"

That was a superpower. Even if they had taken away over a hundred young geniuses and many cultivation resources, it was insignificant to Fairy Valley. Fairy Valley still possessed an incredibly strong foundation, including more than a dozen experts in the Saint Realm and various powerful Divine Weapons, among other things.

How could Fairy Valley possibly be incorporated into the Wuji Sect?

Absurd. Utter nonsense.

Even Liu Kuangyi didn’t believe it, saying, "Chen, there’s no need for you to deceive us like this."

He had chosen to believe Chen Pingping because they had no way out. But for Chen Pingping to insist on deceiving them was another matter entirely.

Chen Pingping shook his head. "Fairy Valley is gone." After a pause, he continued, "Currently, the Wuji Sect is in seclusion, so you still can’t enter. The Grandmaster’s condition is also not good. But I can assure you, what I’ve said is the absolute truth. Your ancestor is still alive, within the Wuji Sect. And now... follow me."

The destruction of Fairy Valley and its incorporation into the Wuji Sect. Although this truth was too cruel, shocking, and hard to believe, it was also the best way to make the people of Fairy Valley commit to the Wuji Sect. To be precise, it was the only way. Their roots were deeply embedded in Fairy Valley. Only after Fairy Valley’s destruction would these roots seek new ground elsewhere.

When the group emerged from the depths and saw the busy Fairy Valley experts and disciples, they were all dumbstruck...

For a moment, the scene fell silent.

Bai Yisheng, Liu Kuangyi, the Scholar, and the Fairy were all dumbfounded, completely speechless.

「On the other side...」

Those Fairy Valley disciples were also gaping in disbelief.

"You all?" the crowd exclaimed in unison.

"How are you here too?"

They were speechless.

"Damn..."

In the minds of the Fairy Valley higher-ups, Chen Pingping had stolen over a hundred young geniuses, while the Scholar, the Fairy, and the others had escaped. Yes, that was right. Just a few minutes ago, that was what they all thought.

They never imagined that the Scholar and the others would walk out from the depths.

Their composure shattered! The thirteen Saint Realm experts spat blood.

Wang Xiaodao appeared behind Chen Pingping at some unknown time, his tone hushed as he asked, "When did you make your move?"