Chapter 97

Canaan Academy, Scripture Pavilion.

After Xiao Li's consideration, he still decided to go find Qian Lao and Bai Lao, after all, Dimo Lao Gui is a seven-star Fighting Sect; half a year is really not enough.

"Xiao Li, long time no see, you're already a four-star Fighting King."

Qian Lao exited his cultivation state, laughing and said, he and Bai Lao are currently stuck at the peak of the Fighting Sect; accumulation is secondary, what matters is opportunity; secluded cultivation for ten years might not be as good as going out for a trip, so they don't really value secluded cultivation anymore.

"Qian Lao, Bai Lao." Xiao Li performed a respectful salute.

"You brat, you don't come to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing; what matter do you have that calls us into action?" Bai Lao joked.

Xiao Li smiled faintly, "Nothing can escape Bai Lao's eyes; I came here, but I have a request."

"Say whatever you want." Qian Lao said, Xiao Li's talent is gradually coming to fruition; they naturally wouldn't mind investing a bit more.

"Two elders, it's like this: my brother made a bet with our empire's strongest power, so I want to go lend aid, in ten months; but I worry that the Devil Flame Valley will take advantage of my departure with people to launch a sneak attack, so..."

Xiao Li's meaning is obvious; he wants Qian Lao and Bai Lao to hold them off, or resolve the Devil Flame Valley.

Qian Lao and Bai Lao had no objections; if it were an ordinary force, it would be fine, but this is Heijiao Yu, all enemies of Canaan Academy—perfect to clean up.

"Perfect, I've been in seclusion for so long; I don't even know if Dimo Lao Gui is still alive—let's go find him and have some fun." Bai Lie gave a hehe laugh; if Dimo Lao Gui is still alive, with his current peak Fighting Sect cultivation, he definitely wants to have a good time with him.

"Then that brat thanks you two elders; I'll go gather people now, bound to wipe out the Devil Flame Valley in one go." Xiao Li said with clasped fists.

Upon hearing that, Qian Lao still couldn't help but speak: "Don't be so murderous; be careful that inner demons arise later."

"Qian Lao, to be honest, I'd rather have inner demons arise than let the enemies all die; you should know the principle of eradicating the roots." Xiao Li laughed.

"Ah, that's how it is, forget it—just don't let it affect your state of mind." Qian Lao said helplessly.

Affecting the state of mind?

Xiao Li gave a noncommittal smile; everyone's cultivation path differs; Qian Lao, as a traditional academy strong cultivator, might advocate pure and open-minded cultivation.

Xiao Li, however, advocates moving forward fearlessly, settling grudges with satisfaction; if he ignores his true nature and lets enemies escape, he'll feel vexed to the point of being unable to sleep peacefully.

... Outside Devil Flame Valley, the Thunder Sect's army has already gathered; this operation should determine which is the biggest power in Heijiao Yu.

I heard the Black Emperor Sect is already preparing to move; if Devil Flame Valley wins, the Black Emperor Sect will be unable to stand alone; if Thunder Sect wins, the Black Emperor Sect will be isolated.

Yao Lao possessed in advance; the might of the three great Fighting Sects rolled toward Devil Flame Valley like a tsunami.

Xie Zhen sat in a chair, finding it hard to stand, his voice hoarse: "Grand Elder, what should we do now?"

Upon speaking, Xie Zhen realized: "Third Elder, why are you packing your things?"

Third Elder had a mournful face: "Of course we're running; we can't beat them in a fight, let's go quickly."

On the main seat, the Grand Elder angrily scolded his lack of ability: "Damn it, go to the treasury and pack things; what good stuff is there here?"

"Ah?"

Even the Grand Elder, who was expected to resist, ended up like this, directly leaving Xie Zhen at a loss.

Just as he was about to ask, the Grand Elder had already unfurled his wings and fled, leaving only a sentence echoing in the air.

"I have felt the ancestor's aura; it's simply incomparable to the Thunder Sect's people—if we don't run now, we'll really die!"

Xie Zhen didn't have time to see others' reactions; relying on his whole-body strength erupting, he barely managed to turn battle qi into wings, keeping pace with the Grand Elder.

"Wait for me, Grand Elder!"

"Today, none of you will leave!"

Bai Lao's cold voice fell; the next moment space was torn apart, suppressing the four elders with one hand.

"Dimo Lao Gui, why don't you show yourself? I've already sensed your aura—don't pretend to be dead!"

Everyone has a temper; being blocked at the doorstep and scolded like this, Dimo Lao Gui fiercely... withdrew his aura even more thoroughly.

"Don't joke; after cultivating a lifetime, would I risk my life for others?"

Dimo Lao Gui obviously wouldn't do that; he is the foundation of Devil Flame Valley—as long as he lives, the valley can be rebuilt anywhere; why go out to die?

Bai Lao's eyes showed impatience: "Hiding any longer is useless—get out here!"

With a palm strike, the back mountain of Devil Flame Valley was leveled flat, leaving only a bald old man.

He touched his still slightly chilly crown; Dimo Lao Gui appeared before everyone with a grim face.

"Bai Lie, I haven't provoked your Canaan Academy; why come attack my Devil Flame Valley?"

Bai Lie gave a hehe laugh: "Dimo Lao Gui, there's no need to ask that; anyway you'll die today, why bother knowing so much?"

Their conversation had no witnesses; the four characters 'Canaan Academy' echoed between heaven and earth.

Even the Thunder Sect's members were shocked, looking toward sect master Xiao Li.

Because in Heijiao Yu, this chaotic place, Canaan Academy, in the role of enforcers, could be considered everyone's enemy.

And the Thunder Sect actually teamed up with Canaan Academy?

Xiao Li's expression was calm, he didn't care; if the Thunder Sect had just been founded, perhaps he'd still worry about a siege of Heijiao Yu, but now Heijiao Yu has only three major powers left.

Devil Flame Valley is about to fall; the Black Emperor Sect is far away in another land—who could sanction the Thunder Sect?

Xiao Li doesn't want his territory to remain in chaos; unifying Heijiao Yu is merely the initial goal; to fully control this place and turn it into a normal region is the ultimate aim.

"Our Thunder Sect today will rid Heijiao Yu of harm; from now on, Heijiao Yu will establish normal laws—no empire, only the Thunder Sect!"

Seeing the timing was right, Xiao Li immediately declared; he knew most of Heijiao Yu were criminals who fled here, but that didn't matter—it was just killing a few people.

Moreover, Xiao Li didn't say he wanted to kill all those evildoers or send them back to the regions where they were wanted; as long as they don't kill or commit evil, it's fine to discuss.

Thus Xiao Li didn't touch the most basic lives of Heijiao Yu's people; he just wanted to reduce pointless strife here.

Gazing into the distance, Qian Lao and Bai Lao had already begun a righteous two-on-one; Xiao Li looked toward Su Mei and the others.

"Yin Gu Lao, take people to post notices everywhere; my Thunder Sect only needs Heijiao Yu to have some rules in the future, we won't found a state, so they can rest easy—also, by the way, execute the troublemakers and hang them on the local city walls."

"Su Mei, go lead Thunder Sect personnel to occupy territory, ensure Thunder Sect controls all of Heijiao Yu; those small forces can stay put, provided they obey."

"Chen Long, go prepare to recruit disciples, establish a stable recruitment channel."

Xiao Li's series of orders were issued quickly; his ideal Heijiao Yu is a sheep-grazing pasture, with the sheep inside raised, and the Thunder Sect just needs to be good shepherds.

(End of chapter)