The suddenly appearing Demon Emperor Sect had been making frequent moves, wiping out several sects in just a few days. This naturally could not be tolerated by the righteous sects, so two first-rate sects took the lead and united more than ten second and third-rate sects to launch an attack.

For a time, the eyes of various martial artists and forces from all sides focused on Western Yun Province.

The Drizzle Hall’s intelligence network also began operating, with dozens of reports arriving daily. After screening them, Li Luoqiu would inform the Sect Master of important information.

“Tsk tsk.”

Sitting by the pond fishing, Jun Changxiao said with surprise after hearing the latest intelligence: “This Demon Emperor Sect actually has four Wushengs in charge. Their strength is somewhat formidable.”

Li Luoqiu said: “The two first-rate sects have suffered considerable casualties among their experts.”

“Experts?”

Jun Changxiao shook his head and said: “Just a bunch of small fries.”

“…”

The corners of Li Luoqiu’s mouth twitched slightly.

The two first-rate sects that went to attack the Demon Emperor Sect had dispatched four Half-Saints, ten Wuhuangs, and dozens of Wuwangs—a lineup that could truly be called luxurious, yet the Sect Master actually described them as “small fries.”

If Hall Master Li went to the Planar Battlefield and witnessed Jun Changxiao’s insane slaughter with the Difficult to Retrieve Blade, he would understand why this description was used.

Sect Master Jun had now experienced grand scenes.

Never mind Half-Saints or Wuhuangs—even if dozens of Wushengs appeared before him, he wouldn’t show surprise.

“This Demon Emperor Sect is the dark sect force that once ambushed me. If they didn’t have some hardcore strength, they definitely wouldn’t openly oppose the righteous sects.” Jun Changxiao murmured.

Based on the intelligence currently available, he had already confirmed that the masked black-clothed people who repeatedly ambushed him were the remnants of the demonic sect that split off from the Demon Emperor Sect years ago. The fellow who invited him at Maple Flower Valley earlier was perhaps one of their leaders.

…

Western Yun Province.

On a high mountain, spiritual energy ran wild and space twisted to the extreme.

This was where the Demon Emperor Sect martial artists and the righteous sects had clashed. Although the battle had ended, the lingering aura of slaughter remained intense.

“So first-rate sects are only this much?”

A burly man wearing black battle armor stood on the battlefield, gnawing on the bloody leg of a fierce beast.

Standing beside him was a slender man who brushed the hair from his forehead and said indifferently: “The Deputy Sect Master shouldn’t have sent us to deal with this kind of trash.”

“Guimei.”

A hunchbacked old man walked over and said in a deep voice: “Your guts are getting bigger and bigger now, daring to question the Deputy Sect Master’s orders.”

The man called Guimei smiled and said: “I’m just speaking casually, don’t go randomly pinning labels on me.”

“Let’s go.”

A woman with a graceful figure sheathed her dagger and said indifferently: “Return to the sect.”

These four people had different appearances, but they were all surrounded by a spine-chilling demonic energy, and their cultivation levels were all at the Sovereign Realm tier.

These were the Four Great Protectors of the suddenly appearing Demon Emperor Sect. The burly man was called Mangfu, the slender man was called Guimei, the hunchbacked old man was called Yinjiu, and the graceful woman was called Ying.

In the fierce battle just now, at least five or six hundred righteous sect martial artists had died at the hands of these four—they were absolute main battle generals.

“The sect forces in Western Yun Province are almost cleaned up. When can we go play in other provinces? For example…” Guimei smiled and said: “The nearby Southwestern Yang Province.”

Ying, who was walking ahead, said indifferently: “That province has the Eternal Sect stationed there. The Deputy Sect Master has ordered that we not provoke them for now.”

“I find it strange!”

Guimei said: “The Eternal Sect killed quite a few of our people. Why won’t the Deputy Sect Master let us take action?”

Yinjiu coldly interjected: “You’re questioning the Deputy Sect Master again.”

“No, I’m not, don’t make things up!” Guimei said.

Mangfu looked toward the southwest direction and grinned: “I heard the Eternal Sect disciples are very strong. This humble one really wants to meet them.”

“Forget it.”

Guimei rolled his eyes and said: “With your brute strength, one punch could collapse this sect’s mountain.”

“The Deputy Sect Master has his own considerations. As subordinates, we only need to comply.” Ying said.

Guimei shrugged and said: “I’m just talking casually.”

…

Eternal Sect, Dragon Head Peak.

Li Luoqiu came again for her routine report: “According to statistics, in the battle at Green Ridge Mountain in Western Yun Province, the righteous sects led by two first-rate sects suffered over a thousand casualties.”

“What about the Demon Emperor Sect?”

“A hundred wounded.”

“Only wounded, no deaths?”

“Yes.”

Jun Changxiao reeled in his fishing rod and said: “That’s rather impressive.”

Li Luoqiu said: “According to intelligence sent by scouts, the Demon Emperor Sect disciples are all demonic cultivators who can forcibly activate their strength. Although the righteous sects had more people, they were completely crushed.”

“After hiding in the shadows for so long and suddenly coming out openly, they naturally came prepared. If the righteous sects don’t take it seriously, they’ll suffer greater losses.” Jun Changxiao said.

Li Luoqiu then said: “Many first-rate major sects have mobilized. In my opinion, the good show has only just begun.”

Jun Changxiao baited his hook, cast his line, and smiled: “So we’ll be responsible for watching the show.”

He needed to understand the general trends of the world, but regarding this kind of righteous-demonic battle, he had no interest in participating, since it wasn’t targeting him after all.

Moreover.

Jun Changxiao was very curious.

Just how capable was this Demon Emperor Sect to dare challenge the righteous sects of the entire continent?

…

The sudden emergence of the Demon Emperor Sect broke the long-standing peace and made many martial artists realize that the world was becoming unstable.

Sure enough.

Within a few days, several top major sects led by the Grand Profound Sacred Sect sent out invitations widely, inviting the leadership of various sects to discuss how to crusade against the Demon Emperor Sect.

The Eternal Sect also received an invitation, but Jun Changxiao merely glanced at it before crushing the invitation card and saying: “This Seat has no interest in participating in your righteous-demonic affairs, only wants to leisurely be a bystander watching the drama.”

“Sect Master.”

“Elder Ma from Cangshan Sect is here to see you.”

…

Inside the great hall.

Ma Yunteng sat in the lower seat, his expression rather ugly.

Yesterday, the sect received an invitation to go to Yinghui Mountain to discuss crusading against the Demon Emperor Sect.

Regarding the Demon Emperor Sect, Cangshan Sect had heard about them.

This kind of force that wiped out fourth-rate sects like playing definitely couldn’t be provoked.

But when top sects sent invitations, not going would be awkward, so the leadership was very conflicted. Finally, they sent Ma Yunteng to the Eternal Sect to seek Sect Master Jun’s opinion.

“Don’t go.”

Jun Changxiao gave his opinion.

Ma Yunteng said bitterly: “If so, it’s equivalent to offending several top sects.”

Jun Changxiao said: “Elder Ma, the intent of these major sects in inviting your sect is simply to use them as cannon fodder when attacking the Demon Emperor Sect.”

“That’s why our Sect Master sent this old one to seek Sect Master Jun’s opinion.” Ma Yunteng said.

Jun Changxiao’s tone was meaningful: “The Demon Emperor Sect emerged this time targeting those major sects, not targeting us. We small sects don’t have the strength to contend with them, so we can only watch from across the shore.”

Ma Yunteng: “…”

My Cangshan Sect truly doesn’t have the strength to contend, but your Eternal Sect is hard to say!

“Understood.”

Ma Yunteng stood up, cupped his hands and said: “My Cangshan Sect will watch from across the shore together with Sect Master Jun.”

After giving this opinion to his ally, Jun Changxiao thought of another ally and murmured: “That woman won’t foolishly go to the appointment, will she?”

“Sect Master.”

Li Luoqiu came to report: “Mystic Flower Palace received the invitation. Palace Master Xi has already departed for Yinghui Mountain with the elders.”

“…”

Jun Changxiao considered briefly and said: “This Seat won’t participate, but can go over to observe casually.”

With that thought, he arranged sect matters, then rose and flew out, heading toward Yinghui Mountain at extreme speed.

With all the major sects gathering to discuss how to crusade against the Demon Emperor Sect, as the Eternal Sect’s Sect Master and someone in the circle, it was perfectly normal for Jun Gousheng to go take a look.

Standing on Drizzle Peak, Li Luoqiu shook her head and said: “With the Sect Master’s personality, going to look will definitely cause trouble.”