"We searched nearly a hundred li north of the city, but found no trace of those people, much less any so-called cave." In the main hall, an elder at the Dou Zong level rose to his feet and said to the silent Mo You seated at the head, "And also..."
An elder beside him shot him a look, signaling him not to continue.
"Go on!" Mo You's voice held neither sorrow nor joy, but those familiar with him knew this was how he reacted when he was in an extremely foul mood.
"More than half of the search parties we dispatched have gone missing, and their Soul Jade Tablets have all, all shattered! According to current estimates, three Dou Emperors and twelve Dou Wangs have already fallen." Having said that, the elder quickly sat back down, not daring to utter another word.
"Heh!" Mo You sneered and slowly rose to his feet. The fury in his eyes erupted like a volcano. "Pass down the order. All elders, deacons, and disciples are to assemble and search sixty li southward. Kill any living person on sight! Everyone must return to the city before nightfall!"
The four Dou Zong elders exchanged looks, all showing troubled expressions. One of the more senior elders cautiously said, "This... may damage the Bei Ming Sect's image. Besides, such a large-scale mobilization may alert them."
Mo You cast him a cold glance, his icy voice as chilling as bone-deep frost. "Are you refusing to listen to my orders as well?"
The four elders hurriedly rose. After respectfully bowing, they headed out of the hall without looking back.
Mo You slowly sat down and rubbed the space between his brows, a crazed smile leaking from the corner of his mouth. "You want to nibble away at us? Then come