Chapter 133 - 109: Rong City’s Lin Erfeng, the Qilin Displays Its Might

Chapter 133: Chapter 109: Rong City’s Lin Erfeng, the Qilin Displays Its Might

"BANG!"

Yinn Zhong, the Mansion Master of Yunyang Prefecture, slammed his fist down, shattering the desk before him.

"Who the hell does the Golden Cauldron Sect think they are? How dare they stir up trouble in Yunyang Prefecture?"

"Do they fancy themselves a second Saint Demon Sect?"

Upon learning that the three sects, led by the Golden Cauldron Sect, had risen up in rebellion simultaneously, Yinn Zhong had flown into a rage in his study and smashed his desk to smithereens.

"Yinn De, gather ten cultivators at the Bone Refining Fifth Layer and their corresponding Martial Artists. Have them set out immediately to annihilate the Golden Cauldron Sect and the other two sects."

Yinn Zhong ordered coldly. While he was filled with trepidation when facing the Saint Demon Sect, he naturally chose to strike hard and fast against the likes of the Golden Cauldron Sect.

Soon after, Yinn De dispatched a portion of Yunyang Prefecture’s Martial Arts Army, sending them southwest.

Just as this force departed, scouts reported that the Saint Demon Sect’s main army had mobilized from Yong City and was heading southeast.

"Father, should we seize this opportunity to attack Yong City and capture it?" Yinn De suggested.

Yinn Zhong pondered for a long time before finally sighing. "Forget it. For now, we only need to maintain a standoff with the Saint Demon Sect, one in the north and one in the south. Let’s wait for His Majesty’s Four-Color Dragon Army to arrive before making any further moves."

In the end, Yinn Zhong lacked the courage to confront the Saint Demon Sect.

This was despite the fact that five Rebirth Realm masters had already come out of seclusion and arrived in Phoenix City, where they had entered a state of hibernation specifically for this purpose.

The five Rebirth Realm masters would awaken immediately and join the battle whenever Yinn Zhong needed them.

For Yinn Zhong, waging war against the Saint Demon Sect involved stakes that were simply too high.

There was virtually no chance of victory, and they would likely face retaliation from the Saint Demon Sect in the future. Therefore, it was better to endure for now if he could.

As for the Golden Cauldron Sect, the army from Yunyang Prefecture set out in the morning, arrived at night, and annihilated them in a surprise attack.

Master Golden Cauldron died a miserable death. Besieged by multiple experts of the Bone Refining Fifth Layer, not even his bones were left behind.

The entire Golden Cauldron Sect was slaughtered from top to bottom. There were no survivors.

The other two sects saw the writing on the wall and surrendered. Their Sect Leaders and a number of Elders were executed, while the remaining Disciples were disbanded on the spot. The gates to their sects were destroyed, and their legacies were severed.

When the news reached him, Yinn Zhong felt a sense of vindication, as if he had vented his anger. He felt he had recovered some of his prestige as the Mansion Master.

...

Meanwhile, Lu Changfeng had not been idle.

Once the Moon Concealing Sect had more or less secured Goose City, Lu Changfeng handed it over to Zhou Shang on the third day.

He then took Bai Touweng and set off to follow the trail of Xuansha and the others.

This time, Lu Changfeng wanted to try something different.

Lu Changfeng and Bai Touweng, each on their own horse, traveled at great speed.

About half a day later, they successfully arrived at Fengg City.

Fengg City was a major city in the southwest of Yunyang Prefecture. Within its walls was a sect called the Uncertainty Sect. The Uncertainty Sect was morally ambiguous, neither good nor evil, and thus had not joined the Yunyang Prefecture Martial Arts Army.

Now that the Saint Demon Sect had come to attack, they were a step too slow to join Yunyang Prefecture’s Martial Arts Army.

"It seems the Uncertainty Sect also has Rebirth Realm masters. Xuansha and Fanyun have been held up here for three days and still haven’t taken the city," Lu Changfeng said slowly.

"Perhaps it’s because they’re following your orders, Saint Master, to minimize unnecessary losses," Bai Touweng replied from the side.

"That’s right." Lu Changfeng nodded slightly. Before Xuansha and Fanyun had set out with the Heavenly Corpse Demon Sect, Lu Changfeng had indeed instructed them to minimize casualties and avoid pointless sacrifices.

"Then let them take their time. We’ll go to Rong City first." Lu Changfeng glanced at the distant encampment of the Heavenly Corpse Demon Sect but chose not to enter.

The two of them changed direction and headed for Rong City.

Rong City was Lu Changfeng’s ultimate destination this time.

Yong City, Goose City, Fengg City, and Rong City—these four cities formed a line, and controlling them meant controlling most of the main territory in the southwestern region of Yunyang Prefecture.

Most importantly, Rong City was separated from Jiangnan Prefecture only by a stretch of wasteland.

On the other side of the wasteland lay Qin City of Jiangnan Prefecture. And further south from Qin City was Jia City, which was secretly controlled by the Dark Buddha Demon Sect!

By linking these cities into a single line, the foundation of Lu Changfeng’s power base would be solidified.

「The next morning.」

Lu Changfeng and Bai Touweng appeared outside Rong City.

They could see that Rong City was now heavily guarded, with soldiers at the city gates arranged in two rows.

The entire Yunyang Prefecture was in turmoil due to the Saint Demon Sect, and Rong City was no exception.

They had recently heard that a large army from the Saint Demon Sect was besieging Fengg City, so the people of Rong City had long wanted to cross the uninhabited wasteland and flee to Jiangnan Prefecture.

Unfortunately, the County Magistrate of Rong City forbade the commoners from fleeing, forcibly sealing the city gates. People were allowed in, but not out.

Lu Changfeng had learned before that the true power in Rong City was completely in the hands of the County Magistrate.

This County Magistrate had an extraordinary background, hailing from a Martial Arts Family.

After being appointed as the County Magistrate of Rong City, he had simply moved his entire family to the city.

"Saint Master, are we just going to walk in like this?" Bai Touweng asked, pointing at the distant city gates.

Lu Changfeng shook his head. His current appearance was known to everyone under the heavens. If he walked straight through the main gates, he would likely alert the entire city of Rong City immediately.

’Best not to take the beaten path.’

Lu Changfeng and Bai Touweng found a secluded section of the city wall and leaped over it into Rong City.

Inside Rong City, they could see that even after the lockdown, the commoners were still living quite well.

Despite the general chaos throughout Yunyang Prefecture, there were surprisingly few homeless people on the streets.

It was early morning, and many breakfast stalls were already open on the street.

"I’m a bit hungry. Let’s go get something to eat."

Lu Changfeng pointed to a bun stall by the roadside and walked over, sitting down with Bai Touweng to eat.