Masked Rogue Cultivators
Upon hearing this, everyone was slightly taken aback at first. Then they smiled knowingly. To think that a group of Rogue Cultivator could be commanded like an army in the mortal world in a short period of time was simply a pipe dream. Let alone Rogue Cultivator, even among disciples of various sects, how many would have the spirit of great sacrifice to completely entrust their lives to someone else's command?
This was taken as a joke and quickly passed; no one paid it any mind, and they continued discussing the coordination and command issues between the various factions. Yue Qianchou sat obediently in the back, listening attentively. The various factions seemed to be avoiding any mention of Rogue Cultivator; not a single person suggested assigning tasks to them. In reality, everyone wanted to avoid provoking him, lest he ask for money again if they got involved.
Although it wasn't his own business, Yue Qianchou listened attentively. After the discussion, he was the first to leave the Cultivation Alliance. A group of Rogue Cultivator hadn't left, chatting idly while waiting for him. Upon seeing him, they immediately fell silent, staring at him expectantly, hoping to hear some good news. Almost everyone present was a top-tier Rogue Cultivator, but Rogue Cultivator was still Rogue Cultivator —a title in the Cultivation World akin to the poorest of the mortal realm. They yearned to integrate into the upper echelons of society, yet faced immense difficulties. Therefore, they hoped to use this opportunity to gain recognition from various factions.
Yue Qianchou paced back and forth on the steps outside the gate several times. After a moment's thought, he stopped and looked at the crowd with a faint smile. "Just now, some people inside questioned me as the representative of the Rogue Cultivator, fearing that I might not be able to restrain you at a crucial moment. Although I have already patted my chest and guaranteed it, I still want everyone to give me their honest opinion. Are you all really willing to obey my orders? If not, it's not too late to regret it now, so as to avoid any unpleasant things from happening later."
"Willing!" many shouted without hesitation. Others exchanged glances, hesitated for a moment, and then reluctantly uttered "Willing." It seemed there were quite a few who wanted to use Yue Qianchou, but few were truly willing to obey. Just then, people from various sects emerged from inside the gate. Seeing this scene, they all shook their heads, smiled, and left. The meaning was clear: Rogue Cultivator are just Rogue Cultivator!
Yue Qianchou observed the behavior and demeanor of the Rogue Cultivator, his eyes narrowing slightly, a hint of fierceness flashing inadvertently. He smiled and said, "It's good that you're all willing. There's something I need to tell you all. Originally, only sects that contributed money were entitled to a share of the Cultivation Alliance's Spirit Stone budget. Since none of you contributed, you weren't entitled to any. However, thanks to my efforts, the alliance has agreed to allow us to receive half of the training disciples from each sect. Each of you will receive fifty mid-grade Spirit Stones per month. The amount is small, but it's not our responsibility for now. If there's anything we can do in the future, I will definitely try to get it for you again and make sure you don't suffer any losses."
The crowd's expressions were somewhat somber; the Cultivation Alliance clearly wasn't treating them and the disciples of other sects equally. In the silence, a woman's voice suddenly grumbled softly, "I thought that if we pushed him out as our representative, what could happen? But it's still the same. Why should we be subject to his control?" Immediately afterward, a man hissed and scolded, "Shut up! Go back and talk." Everyone turned to look at the two who had spoken.
Upon hearing the sound, Yue Qianchou looked over and saw a man and a woman in the crowd who appeared to be a couple, both possessing cultivation at the late Core Formation stage. The woman was scantily clad, revealing most of her full breasts, and had a rather alluring figure. The man, on the other hand, had a face full of fat and a fierce appearance. The two of them were avoiding Yue Qianchou's gaze with shifty eyes.
"What a voluptuous and alluring beauty!" Yue Qianchou his tongue in admiration, his gaze lingering unabashedly on the woman's breasts. He then stepped down the steps towards the two of them. Several rows of people made way for him as he approached them, looking at the woman with a smile and asking, "I wonder if this beauty is already taken?" His eyes continued to roam freely.
Everyone was stunned by his words. They hadn't expected Yue Qianchou to be such a lecher. The two men were initially flustered, wondering what Yue Qianchou was up to, but then he said something like that. After her initial shock, the woman's face lit up with desire, her bright eyes glistening as she looked at him with a mixture of resistance and attraction. The man, on the other hand, was filled with shame and anger. Looking at Yue Qianchou, he seemed to be struggling to suppress his rage, gritting his teeth as he said, "Please, sir, have some self-respect. We are dao companion."
"Oh! I see!" Yue Qianchou nodded slightly, looking at the man with a faint smile, "I said before that it's not too late for those who don't want to obey my orders to regret it, so as to avoid unpleasant things in the future. But someone just said they were willing, and then changed their mind in the blink of an eye. This is clearly playing me! What do you think should be done with such a fickle person?"
The woman sensed something was wrong and instinctively backed away. The man quickly cupped his hands and said, "Sir, please forgive me..."
Yue Qianchou waved his hand to interrupt him, pointing at the Human Path, "Kill her, and I'll spare your life; otherwise, we'll both die!"
The Rogue Cultivator exchanged speechless glances. This guy was ready to kill at the slightest provocation! They slowly retreated, afraid of being caught in the crossfire. The man's expression changed, and he and the woman retreated together. Suddenly, a cold light flashed from their Storage Bag, and the two immediately leaped onto their flying swords, attempting to escape. Yue Qianchou stood motionless, expressionless, but dozens of azure beams shot out from his sleeves in an instant, hissing as they pierced the air and caught up with the two.
Two screams rang out, and a flash of azure light appeared in mid-air. Two plumes of blood mist erupted. With Yue Qianchou's current cultivation level, he didn't even consider ordinary mid Tribulation stage cultivators a threat, so how could two late Core Formation stage be a match for him? He killed them with a flick of his wrist.
As soon as the shrill screams rang out, many people immediately emerged from within the Cultivation Alliance. Chou Wuyuan, Quan Deming, and the others happened to witness the ending as they emerged. Dozens of azure rays returned from the sky and slipped into Yue Qianchou's sleeve.
"What happened?" Quan Deming asked one of the disciples guarding the gate. The disciple immediately recounted what had happened. Chou Wuyuan, Quan Deming, and the others exchanged bewildered glances. This guy really had no manners; if one person didn't listen, he'd kill them; if two didn't listen, he'd kill them both. He really did kill without hesitation.
The group of Rogue Cultivator felt a sense of shared fate, and many secretly regretted recommending Yue Qianchou as their leader. They didn't know what their future would hold, and it was already too late to back out. However, Yue Qianchou's actions in the following period surprised everyone.
He spent a sum of money to prepare a one-piece black bodysuit with a mask for each of the Rogue Cultivator, with the words "Rogue Cultivator" embroidered on the chest. He usually led everyone on daily sightseeing tours around Hundred Flower Valley, ostensibly for "unified training," but in reality, they just followed him around. He left early and returned late every day, and upon returning to Hundred Flower Valley, he would personally pay for everyone to eat and drink the best food and wine, all for free. This left the group completely confused, wondering what he was up to. In the end, they gave up trying to figure it out and simply followed him around, since they didn't have to pay for anything themselves.
So, every day in Hundred Flower Valley, a group of masked men could be seen leaving early and returning late. Being masked was one thing, but the two large characters on their chests revealed their identities. This unusual behavior naturally attracted the attention of various sects, who all secretly sent people to investigate. They discovered that these men were just bored out of their minds, either hunting in the mountains or fishing in the river. It was all a charade, so they eventually gave up on investigating further. After all, they were just a bunch of Rogue Cultivator; let that madman do whatever he wanted! As long as they didn't cause trouble, it was fine.
Ziyi couldn't understand what Yue Qianchou was doing. After playing with them a few times, she found it boring and realized it was more fun to be with the four people who flattered her every day. So she went further and further away with Bi Zicong and the other three, going from not returning for a day or two to not returning for several days. Yue Qianchou didn't care about her and continued to lead a group of masked Rogue Cultivator in their 'training'.
About two weeks later, Yan Bugui launched several probing attacks, wiping out several minor sects. The Huaxia Cultivation World immediately decided that they could not passively respond but must take the initiative!
The forces of Righteous and Demonic paths were urgently mobilized. After setting up defenses at some key locations, a large number of elite troops began to assemble, preparing to launch a strong attack on Yan Bugui's lair— Wuji Island.
At the Cultivation Alliance's headquarters in Hundred Flower Valley, almost all available personnel, except for a few representatives from various factions, had been reassigned. The only ones not yet deployed were Yue Qianchou and his group of Rogue Cultivator, but they had been given a relatively safe mission: to assist in the defense of the Cultivation Alliance's headquarters.
On the day he received the mission, everyone who was supposed to leave the Cultivation Alliance had already left, Yue Qianchou still led a group of Rogue Cultivator out to wander around.
Arriving at a secluded valley outside Hundred Flower Valley, Yue Qianchou looked around before, as usual, gathering everyone together for a speech. After finishing, he smiled and circled the sparsely packed, disorganized group twice. However, today was a day he had long planned, a day destined for something to happen.
He circled behind the hundreds of people, his smile suddenly turning eerie. He spread his five fingers towards them, and a Divine Sense instantly enveloped everyone. The group immediately sensed something was wrong, and by the time they realized what was happening, the scene around them had changed.
The valley was barren, and another group of masked men wielding Law Artifact had appeared, though they didn't have the words "Rogue Cultivator" on their chests. They had already surrounded them. The only one not masked was a red-faced, long-bearded man in blue robes. This extraordinary man sat astride an exceptionally magnificent steed, stroking his beard and saying in a deep voice, "You are now surrounded. Abandon your futile resistance, and I will spare your lives."
"Where is this... How could this happen... Who are you..." A group of Rogue Cultivator looked around in a panic, but they didn't see Yue Qianchou. In their confusion, they quickly took out their Law Artifact and prepared for defense.
Guan Yu narrowed his phoenix eyes slightly, raised his hand, and the masked men around him, without a word, each pulled out a handful of "Armor Piercing Talisman" and scattered them. A series of loud bangs erupted, and the powerful shockwaves sent the group of Rogue Cultivator staggering and screaming. Then, like wolves among sheep, the masked men launched a frenzied slaughter...
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