Being exposed while pretending to be bandits was embarrassing.

Having another group of bandits arrive and be mistaken for his own disciples—that was even more embarrassing!

Sect Master Jun’s mood was utterly terrible!

Swish! Swish!

Dozens more black-robed figures appeared behind them, bringing the total to nearly a hundred. They all shared one common trait—they all wore eerie masks!

This was… the dark sect force that had repeatedly targeted him!

Jun Changxiao furrowed his brows.

Were they here to intercept the Tang Family’s second young master, or to intercept him?

Whoosh—

Nearly a hundred black-robed figures stood on the official road, erupting with sinister auras. The Thousand-Mile Wind-Chasing Horses immediately became frightened and stopped, their legs trembling with fear!

Jun Changxiao instantly understood—they were here to intercept Young Master Tang!

Swish! Swish!

The Hurricane Wolves that Li Qingyang and the others rode weren’t disturbed and quickly rushed over, completely protecting the four carriages!

“Young Master Tang.”

Jun Changxiao said in a deep voice, “This is not a drill!”

Tang Xiao immediately realized they were definitely not Wangu Sect disciples, but real bandits!

“Sigh.”

He shook his head and said, “It’s so rare to go out, why are there so many troubles?”

Jun Changxiao said, “Young Master Tang is a walking money bag, so naturally people with ulterior motives will set their eyes on you.”

In the Xingyun Continent, martial cultivation resources were most important. Money could buy these things, so many martial artists would take desperate risks to rob the wealthy.

“The one sitting in the carriage is the Tang Family’s second young master,” said the leading masked figure.

However, he was puzzled inside. According to intelligence reports, the Tang Family’s direct lineage wasn’t bringing many people on this trip to Southwest Yang Province. How could there be so many now?

“That’s correct.”

Tang Ren said, “I am Tang Ren. What advice do you have for me?”

The leading masked figure said, “My master wishes to discuss a business deal with Young Master Tang and sent this old one to invite you.”

“My apologies.”

Tang Ren said, “Tang must go to Southwest Yang Province to inspect work and temporarily has no time.”

These black-robed figures blocking the road were far more sinister than Jun Changxiao’s disciples. If he truly went with them, there would certainly be no return.

“Young Master Tang.”

The masked figure’s voice turned cold, “Please don’t make things difficult for this old one.”

Tang Ren said, “Please inform your master that if he wishes to do business, he may come to my Tang Family to discuss it.”

“Sigh.”

The masked figure raised his hand and said, “Since Young Master Tang is so uncooperative, don’t blame this old one for being impolite.”

Swish! Swish!

The nearly hundred black-robed figures from front and back charged forward, erupting with powerful auras that made this section of the official road instantly become extremely oppressive.

The faces of several Tang Family Wuwangs turned ugly.

Among this group were several high-level Wuwangs with profound auras. With just the few of them, it would be difficult to contend!

Especially that leading black-robed figure.

Judging from the pervasive aura, he had likely already reached the Wuhuang level!

To dispatch such a lineup to abduct the young master, this must be an extremely powerful major force!

Haha!

The opportunity has come!

Jun Changxiao leaped up and landed on top of the carriage roof, standing with his hands behind his back. “In broad daylight, to actually commit robbery—is there no law anymore!”

This movement, this bearing—super cool!

The disciples’ mouths twitched.

Whoosh—

An terrifying Pressure Aura erupted from around Sect Master Jun’s body, spreading in all directions like a flood.

The nearly hundred black-robed masked figures who were charging forward were affected and instantly froze in place, as if they had transformed into wooden statues!

“Wuhuang!”

The leading figure exclaimed in shock.

Tang Ren secretly thought, “Such a powerful qi domain!”

The family also had emperor-level experts, but to release a qi domain of this magnitude required at least sixth rank or above!

Sect Master Jun wasn’t very old, yet had such profound cultivation. No wonder he could transform an unranked sect into a top-three sect in such a short time.

His decision to come visit this time was right!

Whoosh—

The magnificent qi domain pressed down like dark clouds!

The leading black-robed figure wanted to flee but simply had no time. He was completely enveloped, his body gradually stiffening until finally he couldn’t move an inch!

He was a second-rank Wuhuang, but before Jun Changxiao, forget about fighting—he couldn’t even withstand just the qi domain!

Who is this person?

Why wasn’t he mentioned in the intelligence reports!

“Seal all their meridians!” Jun Changxiao said coldly.

Having learned from previous experience, he worried this group of black-robed figures would use escape techniques to flee, so he had been using his strongest qi domain to suppress them all along.

“Yes!”

Li Qingyang and the others flew out one after another.

However, just as they were about to approach the masked black-robed figures, they saw their bodies rapidly expanding!

“Not good!”

“Boom! Boom! Boom!”

In an instant, continuous explosion sounds rang out on the official road, rolling up waves of violent winds!

When everything dissipated, they saw Xiao Zueji with both hands spread open, a materialized earth-element wall standing around them, successfully shielding his fellow disciples from the impact of the explosions!

“Sect Master!”

Li Qingyang said, “They self-destructed!”

“Damn it!”

Jun Changxiao was furious, then locked his spiritual sense onto the leading black-robed figure.

Although the other party wore a mask making it difficult to see his face, his instinct told him this fellow should be grinning hideously right now, preparing to self-destruct!

Sure enough!

The black-robed figure’s body rapidly expanded, flashing with dazzling light!

Boom—

The earth shook, violent winds howled!

When an emperor-level expert self-destructed, the power produced was extremely explosive, instantly pulverizing all vegetation, mountains, and stones within a thousand zhang into powder!

However, the four carriages remained unscathed, because when the explosion came, Jun Changxiao had already condensed a defensive qi wall in advance, protecting everyone within it!

…

Whoosh!

The violent winds gradually weakened, and a large deep pit had been blasted in the official road ahead.

“Damn it!”

Jun Changxiao withdrew the defensive qi wall and cursed angrily.

He had thought that by capturing these masked black-robed figures, he could follow the trail to find the force lurking in the shadows. He never expected they would suddenly self-destruct!

The principle of self-destruction was to communicate with the spirit core through the soul, instantly igniting the energy to create destructive power far exceeding one’s own cultivation level.

The consequence was also severe—complete annihilation of body and soul.

Jun Changxiao could use his qi domain to suppress them so they couldn’t move, but he couldn’t suppress their souls, so he could only watch helplessly as they self-destructed.

Of course.

He had also been careless.

If he had acted at the fastest speed and knocked the leading black-robed figure unconscious first, there would have been no chance for self-destruction.

“Sigh.”

Jun Changxiao shook his head.

And what made him most devastated and unacceptable was—

You bastards can go ahead and self-destruct, but at least throw out your spatial rings and let me and my disciples loot them!

Now it was good—under the explosion, not even a scrap of cloth remained!

Tang Ren jumped down from the carriage, looked at the blasted pit, and said, “Sect Master Jun, who were they to self-destruct so unhesitatingly?”

This kind of self-destructive behavior.

Without absolute courage, it was very difficult to carry out!

“Probably a dark sect force,” Jun Changxiao said.

“Dark sect?”

Tang Ren frowned and said, “This type of force that exists in the shadows rarely appears in the secular world. Why would they come to abduct Tang?”

You’re asking me? Who do I ask!

“Young Master Tang.”

Jun Changxiao said gravely, “This place is not safe for long. Please return to the sect with me.”

“Alright.”

They set off on their journey again.

Several hours later, the group entered Wangu Sect.

“Sect Master Jun.”

In the great hall, Tang Ren had just sat down when he cupped his fists gratefully and said, “Thank you for your assistance. Otherwise, Tang would likely have been in grave danger this time.”

“Since you and I are doing business together, we’re friends. When a friend is in trouble, Jun should naturally help,” Jun Changxiao said.

He said this with his mouth, but in his heart he was thanking that group of dark sect forces who suddenly appeared, allowing him to finally help as he wished, establishing good relations. At least… it wasn’t so awkward anymore!