No More Mercy

Seeing that the excitement on the scene had cooled down a bit, Lu Bai raised his hand and released dozens of jade slips.

He said with a smile, "This jade slip contains the laws I have established and the requirements I have for everyone. You must all memorize them."

Since it concerned their own interests and the future development of their sect, they naturally wanted to know what kind of plan Lu Bai had.

The incomparably loyal Golden Scale Holy Lord and the Grand Elder the Taishi Sect immediately mobilized their Mana and respectfully accepted two of the jade slips into their hands.

The remaining jade slips were also taken away, not left to fall to the ground.

Those high-ranking members of the immortal sects who were too slow and missed out on the jade slips could only wait anxiously on the sidelines, hoping that the fellow cultivators who had managed to grab the jade slips would be quick to read them.

Fortunately, everyone's cultivation level was not low, and a quick scan with their divine senses was nothing more than reading ten lines at a glance.

Soon, a high-ranking member of the immortal sect finished reading the contents of the jade slip and handed it out with a puzzled expression.

As more and more high-ranking members of the immortal sects finished reading the contents of the jade slip, the plaza became quiet enough to hear a pin drop again.

But this doesn't mean they accepted all of this; rather, they replaced open communication with private telepathic communication.

The Spokesperson merchants in a marketplace, discussed amongst themselves, asking each other for opinions, yet they couldn't quite figure out what Lu Bai was really thinking.

Finally, it was the Grand Elder of the Taishi Sect who, relying on his limited lifespan, forced Smiling Face and asked Lu Bai.

"May I ask, Senior Lü, what is the meaning of Article 232 of the Criminal Law regarding murder?"

"Anyone who intentionally kills another shall be sentenced to death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment for a term of not less than ten years; if the circumstances are less serious, the sentence shall be imprisonment for a term of not less than three years but not more than ten years."

Lu Bai looked at him with some surprise. "Is it that hard to understand?"

The old lady forced a smile and said, "That's not the case. Within our Taishi Sect, there are also rules prohibiting fellow disciples from killing each other, but..."

Hearing this, Lu Bai nodded knowingly, understanding what the other party was worried about, and said directly, "This person includes both low-level cultivators and the people of Xuanzhou."

These words caused an uproar in the square in front of the palace.

The idea that killing low-level cultivators is barely acceptable, but to punish even killing mortals is truly a Lu Bai dream for these high-ranking members of the immortal sects.

After all, even righteous cultivators do not consider mortals to be equal to them.

If it weren't for Lu Bai's formidable strength, this single condition alone would have likely caused over 90% of the Spokesperson from these immortal sects present to storm off.

Not to mention that these so-called laws also include various requirements for resource allocation, which are tantamount to restricting their path to immortality.

"Senior Lü is truly virtuous, but unfortunately, I am used to a carefree life and may not be able to withstand such strict laws."

A middle-aged man dressed in a dark red Daoist robe stared intently at Lu Bai: "Those who walk different paths cannot make plans together. I will take my leave now."

He is the sect leader of the Blood River Sect, nicknamed Blood Demon Old Ghost.

It's clear from the sect's name that this is not a righteous sect.

Let alone the fact that the members of the Demonic Cult Sect are inherently unruly, with so many rules and regulations, prohibitions on this and that, and even the inability to kill a single person, how can the disciples of the Blood River Sect improve their cultivation?

The cultivation techniques passed down by the Blood River Sect might as well be thrown away as waste paper?

The Blood Demon Old Ghost transformed into a streak of crimson light and swiftly disappeared into the night.

Seeing that Lu Bai remained unmoved, high-ranking members of immortal sects such as the Ghost King Sect and the Soul Snatching Valley also stepped forward.

However, out of consideration for Lu Bai 'Lu Bai strength, they did not directly embarrass him, but they all subtly expressed their own difficulties.

Demonic cultivation techniques are inherently unlike the righteous and peaceful cultivation methods of the orthodox path.

The main focus is efficiency; things like shortening lifespan, refining souls, and blood sacrifices are all trivial matters to them.

The higher the efficiency, the more people will cultivate.

Acting according to the laws established by Lu Bai would be no different from disbanding them on the spot.

To everyone's surprise, Lu Bai didn't insist. He simply told them to bear the consequences themselves and then let them leave on their own.

As dozens of streaks of light disappeared into the sky, the remaining high-ranking members of the immortal sects couldn't help but become somewhat agitated.

"Is anyone else leaving?"

Lu Bai asked softly, appearing completely harmless.

Even though they were tempted, the remaining Spokesperson of the immortal sects decided to hold back and observe the fate of those Demonic Cult before making any decisions.

Seeing this, Lu Bai clapped his hands and laughed, "It seems everyone agrees. After you go back, make sure everyone in the Immortal Sect memorizes the laws and regulations, and remembers not to break the law or violate discipline. I won't show any leniency then."

"Oh, right," Lu Bai added, as if just remembering, "Golden Scale Holy Lord, could you please make a list of those guys who left earlier? Since they're unwilling to work with us to build a beautiful new Xuanzhou, then I think..."

... Let's not keep it then.

His face still wore a genuine, innocent smile, but it sent chills down the spines of the high-ranking members of the immortal sects present.

The old matriarch of the Taishi Sect silently swallowed, stepped forward, and performed a Daoist curtsy. "This kind of heinous Demonic Cult deserves to be eradicated. Our Taishi Sect is willing to serve you with utmost loyalty."

Barren City in western Xuanzhou, bordering the western desert.

Stone Seeking Sect garrison in the market town.

Mu Xin listlessly flipped through the records on the Desktop, and couldn't help but ask, "Senior Brother Shi, when are you going to take me back to the sect?"

The burly man he called Senior Brother Shi chuckled, "Just wait a little longer. With your talent, joining my Stone Seeking Sect will be no problem at all."

Seemingly realizing that he had been saying such things too much lately, and fearing that this hard-won Immortal Seedling of immortality might slip away, Senior Brother Shi lowered his voice and explained, "These are turbulent times lately. I've heard that trouble is happening everywhere."

Especially in the central part of Xuanzhou, things are in complete chaos. Rumors are circulating that even Nascent Soul Heavenly Lords have perished. Once the world has calmed down a bit, I'll take you back to the sect."

Mu Xin thought to himself with a hint of helplessness, "There must already be some deathmatchers who have reached the late stage of Qi Refining, right?"

He felt that his luck was truly terrible in this Deathmatch Showdown.

Even though I know this is a world with a cultivation system, I've spent so much time and still haven't come across any real methods of cultivation.

The Deathmatch Arena is so vast that even without encountering bandits or rogue cultivators along the way, the journey would likely take years.

If you rely solely on your own two legs, by the time you find the immortal sect, it will be too late.

Mu Xin was unwilling to accept this. "Even with Senior Brother Shi Refining, he can't guarantee safety?"

Senior Brother Shi pointed upwards. "With my meager cultivation, I'm no different from an ant in front of enlightened masters. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been assigned to guard this godforsaken place."

Just then, a streak of light flashed across the sky.

A booming voice quickly spread throughout the Barren City.

"By order of Heavenly Venerate Lu, where are the guards stationed in the Barren City and its markets?"