Chapter 1624: Seven Sects Grand Competition

The members of the Pill and Weapon Alliance were all worried sick, seeing that the allied army was about to attack the island.

They were all urging Ye Liuyun's parents to ask Ye Liuyun for help.

However, just as everyone was anxious, the ground on the island suddenly began to tremble, and the great mountain pressing down on the Heaven‑Swallowing Beast was shifted aside.

"Roar!"

A mighty roar of a ferocious beast shook the entire Dao xu.

Then the Heaven‑Swallowing Beast charged straight out from beneath the mountain, opening its maw to begin devouring the allied troops.

Only when the hundred‑thousand allied troops had all become its belly‑ful did it, satisfied, return beneath the mountain, move the great stone to cover itself, and go back to its cultivation.

The members of the Pill and Weapon Alliance were dumbfounded! There was even such a guardian beast on the island!

Only then did they realize that Ye Liuyun had long kept a trump card.

Inside the palace, the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince monitored Ye Liuyun's movements every day, and were even keeping tabs on him.

"Eight already, eight princes and nobles! Ye Liuyun strikes so hard—he wiped out entire clans, leaving none!" the Crown Prince sighed.

"Yes! And there are seventeen small powers, all wiped out completely! He's gone berserk, intending to blood‑wash anyone who dares to oppose him!"

"Who will be next? Those princes and nobles bordering him are all trembling with fear!" the Crown Prince speculated.

The Fourth Prince also shook his head: "I can't guess either. Logically, the princes and nobles who have offended him are just about these. The rest are only minor matters; he wouldn't bother to nitpick over them, would he?"

"You know… I'm just supposing… if we were to take advantage of this moment to raid Ye Liuyun's lair, wouldn't it deal him a heavy blow?" the Crown Prince said probing.

The Fourth Prince chuckled: "You definitely can't breach Yi Cheng! That kid is sharp—he'd never let you sneak attack his base."

The Crown Prince thought for a moment, nodded, and then asked the Fourth Prince again:

"By the way, Ye Liuyun recently recalled all the disciples of the Demonic God Sect, saying he would hold a sect grand competition—what is this kid up to now?"

The Fourth Prince smiled helplessly: "How would I know? This kid's actions are always inscrutable. Just when you think you've figured him out, you find you can't do anything about him."

In fact, it's not only the imperial family, princes and nobles, and some small powers that are watching Ye Liuyun's movements. His massive mobilization of troops has already shaken the entire Zhongyang Dalu.

Moreover, everyone he has recently dealt with has been rooted out, slaughtered down to the last chicken and dog, causing panic throughout Zhongyang Dalu.

"Why isn't anyone reining him in?" some people complained, unable to tolerate Ye Liuyun's brutality.

"Who has that kind of strength? Look, those major powers haven't made a move! Ye Liuyun is now the biggest faction, the strongest!" Others realized that Ye Liuyun's strength is now unstoppable.

"Serves them right! Who let those people, knowing full well he's strong, still go provoke him? Why hasn't he come to kill me?"

Others thought those people brought it on themselves. Seeing Ye Liuyun encounter a little trouble, they tried to pull petty tricks and sabotage behind the scenes; now suffering retribution is only natural.

But no one could guess how long Ye Liuyun would keep killing, or who his next target would be.

As for the sects, they never imagined Ye Liuyun would turn his hand against them.

After all, up to now Ye Liuyun had first dealt with some minor commercial powers, then moved on to princes and nobles backed by armies.

Meanwhile, the academy sects are the foundation of martial cultivators on Zhongyang Dalu.

Moreover, each of them believes their sect is teeming with experts, never imagining Ye Liuyun would strike them directly.

At this moment, the disciples of the Demonic God Sect have all been summoned back.

"Wasn't there supposed to be a sect grand competition? When does it start? What are the rewards?"

The disciples were privately speculating.

The Demonic God Sect is wealthy and generous; every time they hold a tournament or event, the rewards are enough to make every disciple drool.

That's why they all enthusiastically participate, which is why they've rushed back.

But now they've discovered that even the Deputy Sect Master and the Elders don't know the content or rules of the contest.

Ye Liuyun, at this moment, also returned to Yi Cheng with his great army. Many breathed a sigh of relief, thinking his revenge was enough and that it should end here.

At this moment, the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince were also speculating, and they even made a bet between them.

The Crown Prince thought Ye Liuyun probably had no more targets to attack, and that it should be over.

Although the Fourth Prince also didn't know what Ye Liuyun's next target would be, he felt that things were ending too easily—this didn't quite match Ye Liuyun's character.

As soon as Ye Liuyun and his party returned to Yi Cheng, Qin Peng began to marshal the troops, while Ye Liuyun and Wu Qingcheng rushed toward the Demonic God Sect.

The Elders and disciples of the Demonic God Sect sincerely admire Ye Liuyun; many disciples have even been influenced by the Nine Nether Prelude, carrying out his orders with unwavering loyalty and never leaking secrets.

Ye Liuyun directly announced to the whole sect: "This time our grand competition will be a real combat drill, and also a grand competition jointly hosted by the seven great sects!"

Upon hearing this, many disciples felt somewhat confused.

"Which seven sects? Is anyone else allied with us?"

"How can it be both real combat and a grand competition?"

Ye Liuyun waved his hand, quieting the disciples, and continued: "War Dragon Sect, Ten Thousand Sword Sect, Spirit Light Hall… you're familiar with these six great sects, right?"

"What? We're supposed to jointly host a grand competition with them?"

"Aren't they all our mortal enemies?"

The disciples argued again, utterly confused by Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun smiled faintly and explained: "Our target this time is precisely those six great sects. It's real combat, and also a life‑and‑death contest between you and them!"

"Are we going to attack those sects?" a quick‑witted disciple immediately understood.

"Damn, if we really fight them we'll do it even without rewards!" some disciples instantly became excited.

The Demonic God Sect has often been bullied by those sects out in the world.

Even some senior Elders of the sect have often been squeezed by those sects; hearing that Ye Liuyun will act against them, they too feel somewhat excited.

"How could there be no rewards?" Ye Liuyun laughed and said: "You can kill and loot at will—what resources you gain is up to you! As long as you don't plunder your own people, it's fine!"

"We'll set out at dawn tomorrow—volunteers only; those afraid of death can stay behind! No one below the Yin‑Yang Realm may go…"

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire sect erupted in an uproar!

"Kill and loot at will? I'm in…"

The entire sect, from Elder to disciple, was stirred by Ye Liuyun's decision, all cheering!

Ye Liuyun had no choice but to wave his hand again, letting them quiet down.

Everyone still thought Ye Liuyun had more to say, and they all kept watching him.

Ye Liuyun, however, laughed and said, "What are you standing around for? Hurry up and get ready!"