CHAPTER 1915: CHAPTER 1915: UNIMAGINABLE

"Puff!"

"Puff!"

"Puff!"

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Several soft sounds echoed as the immortal sword unleashed by Zhongli Tian pierced through the bodies of several disciples of the Fire Python Sect, whose forms instantly turned into clouds of blood mist dispersing into the air.

After piercing through several Fire Python Sect disciples, the immortal sword did not lose momentum; its target remained Shi Chengjin.

Shi Chengjin retreated with all his might, while his hands continuously grabbed disciples of the Fire Python Sect, throwing them forward to intercept the sword’s attack.

With cries of anguish, in the blink of an eye, over ten disciples of the Fire Python Sect perished under Zhongli Tian’s immortal sword, transforming into blood mist that vanished into the heavens and earth.

The tactics of Shi Chengjin left the thousands of disciples of the Fire Python Sect on site feeling a chilling cold in their bones, causing them to scatter in escape, lest they become sacrificial pawns for their own sect master.

Due to the obstruction posed by the bodies of over ten disciples, the immortal sword unleashed by Zhongli Tian significantly weakened, allowing Shi Chengjin to narrowly escape disaster.

Yet, Shi Chengjin had been so terrified by the sword’s aura that he was left trembling, and after escaping the attack, he dared not linger, transforming into a stream of light and fleeing towards the distant horizon.

At that moment, Shi Chengjin thought only of his own escape, caring not for the lives of the thousands of disciples within the sect.

As the sect master of the Fire Python Sect, Shi Chengjin fled in panic, leaving behind the disciples, who naturally lost all confidence and courage to continue fighting, causing immediate disbandment and dispersal.

Thus, the encirclement of thousands of Fire Python Sect disciples around Fire Python Peak shattered without a fight.

"Well done!"

On the summit of Fire Python Peak, hundreds of villagers from Luoxia Village saw Fang Bai’s return, which instantly reversed the situation on the scene, and they couldn’t help but let out thunderous cheers, each face wearing a long-lost smile.

"I will kill him!"

Zhongli Tian felt humiliated for failing to kill Shi Chengjin on the spot and immediately wielded the immortal sword to pursue Shi Chengjin.

Fang Bai knew that under Zhongli Tian’s relentless pursuit, Shi Chengjin was doomed, so he deactivated the defense array of Fire Python Peak and descended onto the summit with several strong figures from the Green Bamboo Sect.

Hundreds of villagers from Luoxia Village watched Fang Bai and the few strong figures he brought with awe and reverence in their eyes.

Dragon Maiden and Zhuge Lian stood among the villagers, their eyes filled with autumn-like waves, gazing at Fang Bai with infinite joy.

Huo Hai hurriedly approached Fang Bai and the others, deeply bowing, and said solemnly, "Thank you, Senior Fang, and all the seniors for your assistance. All the villagers of Luoxia Village will not forget."

"You’re too kind."

The high-level figures of the Green Bamboo Sect were unaware of Huo Hai’s status but, seeing his familiarity with Fang Bai, dared not be rude and nodded with smiles.

Fang Bai smiled at Huo Hai and said, "It’s not Luoxia Village; it’s Luoxia Sect! Sect Master Huo, you’ve forgotten again!"

Huo Hai scratched his head, smiling wryly, "Yes! Yes! It’s Luoxia Sect! I said it out of habit and found it difficult to change instantly."

Fang Bai introduced Huo Hai to the high-level members of the Green Bamboo Sect, and upon learning that these guests were high-level figures from a super sect, Huo Hai’s heart raced with excitement, feeling even more grateful to Fang Bai.

Without Fang Bai, high-level figures from a super sect like the Green Bamboo Sect would never pay attention to someone like him, not even sparing a glance.

Now, the powerful figures at the eighth and ninth levels of Heavenly Tribulation from a super sect greeted him, a lowly sect master, with smiles and courtesy.

Such circumstances were beyond Huo Hai’s wildest imagination.

Fang Bai then introduced Dragon Maiden and Zhuge Lian to the high-level members of the Green Bamboo Sect.

Though Fang Bai didn’t explain his relationship with the two women, each high-level member of the Green Bamboo Sect was worldly-wise, naturally perceiving the close ties between Fang Bai and the women, at least as very intimate confidantes, if not Martial Dao companions.

Such ties were enough to make the Green Bamboo Sect senior members look at Dragon Maiden and Zhuge Lian with admiration, speaking courteously to them.

Everyone stood on the summit of Fire Python Peak, exchanging pleasantries while waiting for Zhongli Tian’s return.

Dozens of breaths later, Zhongli Tian flew back, wielding his immortal sword and holding a head in his hand, the head of the Fire Python Sect Master, Shi Chengjin.

"This fellow escaped quickly, but still couldn’t escape the palm of my hand!"

Zhongli Tian said as he tossed Shi Chengjin’s head into the air and flicked a spirit energy stream, which struck the head, causing it to explode into a mist of blood.

Thus, the Fire Python Sect, once one of the top sects in the great world of three thousand, vanished without a trace.

Huo Hai watched Shi Chengjin’s demise firsthand, letting out a long breath of relief, contemplating how Luoxia Sect would now occupy the Fire Python Sect’s territory and enjoy its centuries-old cultivation resources.

Luoxia Sect’s rise and prosperity were imminent.

"Seniors, please enter the Sect Master Hall for conversation."

Huo Hai enthusiastically invited Fang Bai, Zhongli Tian, and the Green Bamboo Sect’s strong members.

To Huo Hai, Luoxia Sect was in its initial phase and very weak. Establishing ties with the Green Bamboo Sect and seeking their protection promised a peaceful future.

Inside the Sect Master Hall, Fang Bai and Zhongli Tian casually took their seats. Huo Hai dared not take the master seat but accompanied them in a lower seat, while the high-level members of the Green Bamboo Sect sat in stone chairs across, leaving the once high-positioned sect master chair empty.

"Sect Master Zhong, had it not been for your support, along with the elders and stewards, Luoxia Sect would have been in peril. On behalf of Sect Master Huo and all Luoxia Sect disciples, I thank you."

Fang Bai sat in the chair without standing, casually hugging his fists toward Zhongli Tian to express gratitude.

He dared do so, but Huo Hai couldn’t; upon hearing his words, Huo Hai hurriedly rose, embraced his fists, and bowed deeply in thanks.

For Zhongli Tian, whether it was Senior Fang from a past life or the descendant before him, both had greatly benefitted the Green Bamboo Sect. So, upon hearing Fang Bai’s words, he also hugged his fists and said, "Friend Fang praises me! If thanks are due, they’re to you!"

Fang Bai laughed, "Alright, let’s stop with the politeness! In the future, Green Bamboo Sect and Luoxia Sect will look after each other, and neither will need to say thanks!"

In the future, Zhongli Tian would still need Fang Bai’s help to explain the immortal rank cultivation techniques engraved on his sect’s stone tablet for himself and all his sect disciples, so he was eager for Fang Bai’s notion of mutual care, responding affirmatively.

Huo Hai was shocked and puzzled upon hearing Zhongli Tian call Fang Bai "friend," wondering why they regarded each other as equals when Fang Bai was so young and still not on par with Zhongli Tian in strength.

Unable to understand the reason, Huo Hai chose not to dwell on it. Regardless, Fang Bai was now the honorary elder of Luoxia Sect, and his amicable relationship with the Green Bamboo Sect master brought limitless benefits to Luoxia Sect and was a tremendous opportunity.