Chapter 304

That day, the entire Dongzhou was extremely lively.

First, the tiger tribe issued a kill order against all elders and above of Luo Xia Sect, and the reward was outrageously high.

However, shortly after—just over one Shíchén later—Luo Xia Sect also issued a kill order against all earth demons and above of the tiger tribe's demon beasts.

But this wasn't anything special; it was still normal procedure. However, Luo Xia Sect's subsequent actions left people baffled.

He actually issued a kill order against the Dao Yi Sect.

Moreover, it even included the ancestral tomb of the Dao Yi Sect.

It was announced that whoever could dig up the Dao Yi Sect's ancestral tomb would receive a generous reward based on the cultivation level of the tomb's owner during their lifetime.

"What is Luo Xia Sect trying to do?"

Not to mention ordinary cultivators; even the sect masters of Qing Yun Sect and Huang Ji Sect, looking at the kill order before them, were utterly confused.

Issuing a kill order out of the blue is one thing, but why dig up their ancestral tomb?

Knowing that you two sects have long-standing grudges, what do you mean now? Are you trying to overturn the table, Luo Xia Sect?

Even Qing Yun Sect and Huang Ji Sect felt the same, let alone Dao Yi Sect; its disciples instantly flared with anger, cursing repeatedly.

"What the hell, Luo Xia Sect—what do you mean? You killed our people and now you want to dig up our ancestral tomb?"

"Never mind that—I'm going to go kill a few Luo Xia Sect disciples for fun, and they dare issue a kill order."

"Wait, the sect masters haven't given the order yet; acting now is too premature."

"Wait? They're about to dig up your ancestral tomb—don't you have any backbone?"

Inside the main hall, Tian Nong and the other chief elders, along with the Peak Masters, gathered together, their faces somewhat grim.

"Senior Brother, this cannot be tolerated."

"Exactly, a scholar can bear what cannot be borne; we have already shown forbearance toward Luo Xia Sect repeatedly, yet they keep pushing further."

"They even want to dig up our ancestral tomb—I'd scatter their ashes."

Compared to the many elders and Peak Masters, Qi Xiong, seated above the main seats, appeared much calmer.

"What do you mean—are you thinking of countermeasures?"

Regarding issuing the same kill order, some agreed, while others were even more radical.

"In my opinion, Senior Brother doesn't need to issue any kill order; we should just march straight on Luo Xia Sect and wipe it out."

"They want to dig up your ancestral tomb? You want to annihilate their sect? In my view, we should absorb Luo Xia Sect into our Dao Yi Sect, properly discipline them thereafter—minor punishment, major warning."

While they were still discussing, the latest news arrived: Luo Xia Sect had rescinded its kill order against the Dao Yi Sect and even expressed an apology.

They said it was a mistake by the lower ranks, entirely a misunderstanding; the original intention was only to target Huling, and the Dao Yi Sect remains forever an allied brother.

Upon hearing the news, the elders and Peak Masters exchanged bewildered glances, "Are you kidding me?"

"A kill order—do you think it's something you can just issue and then just withdraw?"

"I've been saying Su Luoxing has been acting up lately."

Qi Xiong curled his lips, saying he had never taken this matter to heart from the start; he guessed it happened when Su Luoxing had his episode.

One must admit, Qi Xiong still understands Su Luoxing well; at this moment, Su Luoxing was loudly berating Yu Li.

"You've got a screw loose—why did you issue a kill order against the Dao Yi Sect?"

"It's not, Senior Brother you............"

"That was just angry talk—do you understand what angry talk is?"

"Oh."

"I'm really about to be angered to death by you guys—can't you make some progress? Learn from Hong Zun; if I were like Qi Xiong and had a junior like Hong Zun, I'd wake up laughing even in my dreams, you know?"

Su Luoxing genuinely envies Qi Xiong—look at how many matters Hong Zun has helped settle for him.

This is the second time; if it weren't for Hong Zun, he could probably handle Qi Xiong once anyway.

Qi Xiong probably never imagined that one day someone would envy him for having a junior like Hong Zun.

If he didn't still have a few tricks up his sleeve, he'd likely have been screwed over by Hong Zun and company long ago and fled—how could he still sit steadily as Sect Master of the Dao Yi Sect?

Nevertheless, no matter how you say it, Luo Xia Sect has stirred up a big joke this time, leaving many sects across Dongzhou bewildered.

Suddenly issuing a kill order, even wanting to dig up their ancestral tomb, then withdrawing it less than half a Shíchén later—it's practically a joke.

The speed was such that even Hong Zun and the others present in Huling had no idea this had happened.

At this moment, after settling the tiger tribe's affairs, Hong Zun had just returned to Spirit City when he received a contact from Qi Xiong, naturally inquiring about the Huling situation.

"Are you currently in Huling?"

"Yeah."

"What's the deal with the tiger tribe issuing a kill order against Luo Xia Sect?"

"How would I know."

"You really don't know?"

Looking at Hong Zun, whose face showed no flush or panting, Qi Xiong narrowed his eyes, wearing an expression that said, 'Do you expect me to believe you?'

Seeing this, Hong Zun felt helpless inwardly; Senior Brother really is becoming harder to fool—it seems if I don't give him some solid information today, he might not let me go.

He immediately put on a serious face and said:

"Actually, there's not much to it; it's mainly because of Yang Xian—didn't you have me return the Black Tiger Demon King earlier? You know about this, Senior Brother."

"Hmm, I know."

"I did agree at the time, and afterward I handed the Black Tiger Demon King over to Yang Xian—but who would have thought that this guy was scheming against the tiger tribe, going back on his word: not only did he not release the Black Tiger Demon King, he even captured the Blood Tiger Demon King alive."

"Huh? Does Yang Xian have that capability?"

"Senior Brother, you're looking down on people like a dog—Yang Xian is, after all, a Grand Elder of Luo Xia Sect."

"Cut the nonsense, keep going."

"Then Yang Xian felt it wasn't enough and went on to capture the White Tiger Demon King—now the tiger tribe naturally won't stand for it."

If I weren't in Huling, the Tiger Tribe would have already taken action; I helped Yang Xian speak up, considering we're all of the Human Race—after all, as the Peak Master of Dao Yi Sect, how could I just sit idly by when facing the Demon Race?

His words were righteous and solemn, and Qi Xiong nodded in agreement.

Hmm, well done. So where are the Heihu Yaowang now?

They were buried by Yang Xian.

Buried?

Yeah, otherwise why would the Tiger Tribe have issued a death order?

Having been misled by Hong Zun's words, Qi Xiong still muttered something puzzled even after the Formation was disconnected.

Is Yang Xian really that formidable? He even captured three Demon Kings.

Not only Qi Xiong was duped; the Tiger Tribe, the Wisdom Tiger Demon King's Dong Fu, and a multitude of Tiger Tribe Demon Kings gathered here, and in the center of the blood curtain, Long Aotian's figure appeared prominently.

At this moment, the Wisdom Tiger Demon King looked at Long Aotian, his eyes full of suspicion.

Are you sure the Dao Yi Sect is really that formidable?

Hearing that, Long Aotian's expression turned serious as he spoke.

It's not a matter of whether he's strong or not; it's that he's sly and despicable, leaving you defenseless—you get what I mean, right?

Probably.

Anyway, I'm telling you this: for now, don't provoke the Dao Yi Sect, especially that Divine Sword Peak—I get the feeling they might be Demonic Cultivators; their methods are something even we demons can't pull off, and the fact proves they're indeed formidable.

Back at Jinhai Yingdi, my Water Tribe lost so many Demon Kings, and now I've come to your Huling—just a few days, three days, and your three Demon Kings are gone.

Zhihu, listen to my advice: you can't handle Divine Sword Peak, so don't provoke it; moreover, it's best you Demon Kings don't scatter, stay together at all times, or else you'll just vanish.