Han Lun

Both sides mobilized their forces to collect the bodies and clean up the battlefield.

In the Barbarian-Resisting Hall, more than fifty Nascent Soul Cultivator gathered together, each with a different expression.

Liu Mei's face was pale, and her left arm was missing. She had been injured by the Barbarian Race cultivators, and if it weren't for the timely support of other Nascent Soul Cultivator, she would have died.

After this battle, she realized just how strong Shen Long and Du Yinyin were. What Liu Mei didn't know was that Shen Long hadn't used his full strength.

"You all performed very well in this battle, especially young friend Su. You used Combined Attack Art to quickly kill a Barbarian Race in the Nascent Soul Middle Stage."

Mo Wuya praised it.

"This is what a junior should do."

Su Susu said modestly.

Mo Wuya nodded, looked at Lu Qingshan, and instructed, "Junior Nephew Lu, bring out the Spirit Treasure Spirit Treasure so that young friend Su can choose one."

Lu Qingshan responded, flicked his sleeve, and ten shimmering Spirit Treasure flew out, floating in mid-air.

Qin Guanglin and the others looked on with envy, Su Susu chose a white jade flute.

"If you want to obtain the Spirit Treasure, you must fight bravely against the enemy."

Mo Wuya encouraged him.

"Yes, Senior Mo."

Shen Long and the others agreed in unison and withdrew.

Shen Long and Du Yinyin arrived at the General Affairs Hall. Du Yinyin took out Tali Nascent Soul. After Qi Shan examined it, he allocated the corresponding Merit Points points to them, with Shen Long receiving the lion's share.

Shen Long contributed the most to killing Tali. Tali didn't have much wealth, and not much of value. Shen Long took two fourth-tier Demon Core and some spirit medicine, and gave the rest to Du Yinyin.

In their first encounter, Shen Long and Du Yinyin joined forces to kill a Nascent Soul Cultivator, greatly enhancing their reputation.

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In Sky Wolf City, Wu Xiao sat in the main seat, expressionless.

Zhe Sen and more than thirty other Nascent Soul Cultivator stood aside, each with a different expression.

In this encounter, the Human Race cultivators once again gained the upper hand due to their numerical advantage.

"Bi Xin, issue the order to have the twelve major tribes send reinforcements and dispatch high-level cultivators to the front lines. The Golden Crow Tribe should send five Nascent Soul Cultivator and fifty Core Formation Cultivator to minimize the gap in numbers with the Human Race's high-level cultivators."

"It Wu Xiao instructed.

"Yes, Great Elder."

Bi Xin agreed.

"I have seen your performance. You all did your best in this battle, but this is just the beginning. We will fight the Human Race again when the reinforcements arrive. Zhe Lei, you killed a Nascent Soul Cultivator in the shortest time. This Sky Wolf Mace is bestowed upon you. I hope you will continue your efforts. If the others want Spirit Treasure, they must fight bravely."

With a flick of his sleeve, Wu Xiao sent out a gleaming yellow spiked Wolf Tooth Mace that landed in front of a Yellow-Shirted Big Man.

"Thank you very much, Senior Wu."

Zhe Lei thanked him and accepted the yellow Wolf Tooth Mace.

Wu Xiao offered a few words of encouragement, then dismissed them, leaving Bi Xin behind.

"How are Wu Yu and the others? Are their Life Soul Lamp alright?"

"I ask Wu Xiao asked.

"There are no problems for now. We will inform the Great Elder as soon as they return."

Bi Xin said.

Wu Xiao nodded. Without Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure, he could only stall for time and it was not advisable to fight Mo Wuya.

"Have you found out why the Human Race started the war? How come they started a second war in such a short time?"

Wu Xiao pressed for an answer.

Knowing the reasons why the Human Race launched the war gives us confidence and makes it easier to respond.

"I don't know. Our insiders don't have access to such core secrets. I've already asked him to keep an eye out for any news, and he'll let us know immediately if there's any."

Bi Xin told the truth.

Wu Xiao nodded, gave a few instructions, and then dismissed Bi Xin.

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The Barbarian-Resisting City was bustling with pedestrians and noisy with carriages and horses.

A street with few pedestrians; this is a residential area.

A sprawling manor with a plaque bearing the three large golden characters "Nether Corpse Garden"—this is the residence of the Nether Corpse Sect disciples.

In a quiet courtyard, Liu Mei, Su Xuan, and a burly Black-Robed Man sat around Zhang Qing stone table, talking about something.

"Why did the Hundred Ghosts Sect send you to lead the team? Where are Fellow Daoist Su and Fellow Daoist Qin? Can't they come?"

The Black-Robed Man frowned and said.

Han Lun, Nascent Soul Middle Stage, Body Cultivator.

"If we're not mistaken, they've already been murdered."

Liu Mei sighed, her face full of worry.

"Murdered? What happened? Speak plainly."

Han Lun asked.

"To be honest, Fellow Daoist Han, they were killed by Nascent Soul Cultivator from the Spirit Control Sect. Senior Brother Qin and Senior Brother Su originally intended to obtain a fourth- Fourth-Order Spirit Flame Fourth-Order Spirit Flame and offer it to you, Fellow Daoist Han."

Liu Mei briefly explained what had happened.

"Madam Su, don't tell me such nonsense that you can fool a three-year-old. They are dead and their souls have vanished, so you can say whatever you want. As for the fact that they were killed by the cultivators of the Spirit Control Sect, even if it's true, that's between you and them. If you think you can use me as a pawn, you've misjudged me."

Han Lun sneered.

"Fellow Daoist Han, please don't misunderstand. That's not what we meant. We just want you to stand up for us."

Su Xuan quickly explained.

"Yes! How could we dare to use Fellow Daoist Han as a pawn?"

Liu Mei echoed.

"What benefits did your Hundred Ghosts Sect give me? To stand up for you? I have no obligation to do so. You're very close to the Heaven Ghost Sect, don't think I don't know. If you're so capable, kill Fellow Daoist Han and the others. But with a great battle imminent, you should put your matter aside for now. Otherwise, if you anger Senior Mo, you won't even be able to protect the lineage of your Hundred Ghosts Sect."

Han Lun said without any politeness.

The Hundred Ghosts Sect never offered any tributes before, and only remembered the Nether Corpse Sect when something happened. They really think Han Lun is a fool.

Han Lun's tone changed, and he said gently, "Of course, no matter what, you belong to the Demonic Path, and we will protect you, provided that you live up to expectations. I hope you will perform well in this great battle and make many contributions."

"With Fellow Daoist Han's words of encouragement, we are relieved. We will definitely do our best."

Su Xuan assured him.

Han Lun nodded, chatted for a few more minutes, and then let them leave.

Back at their residence, Su Xuan and Liu Mei entered a secret room and activated the restriction.

"Judging from Fellow Daoist Han's words, he doesn't want to provoke the Ten Thousand Swords Sect for our sake."

Liu Mei frowned and said.

"This was expected. We didn't offer any benefits, so it's normal that he didn't want to help. After all, the Ten Thousand Swords Sect has Spirit Transformation cultivators, while the Nether Corpse Sect doesn't! I didn't have high hopes either; I was just trying. We can't count on the Nether Corpse Sect; we can only rely on the Heaven Ghost Sect."

Su Xuan said.

They were unaware that a Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivator had appeared in the Nether Corpse Sect, but even if they had known, they wouldn't have been able to persuade the Nether Corpse Sect to intervene.

The righteous and demonic paths are constantly fighting each other in private. As one of the Five Great Powers, the Nether Corpse Sect and the Ten Thousand Swords Sect will not personally intervene in the fight; they will simply keep the situation under control.

Liu Mei nodded and said, "The Heaven Ghost Sect is in the North Sea Cultivation World, so we can't count on them for now. Let's focus on surviving the great battle first. I lost an arm in our first encounter, and we don't know how long this fight will last."

"Shen Long and Du Yinyin are very strong. Shen Long possesses Fourth-Order Spirit Flame, and it's very likely that he killed Senior Brother Su and Senior Brother Qin. Unfortunately, we are too weak. Let alone avenging them, we're lucky if Shen Long doesn't cause us any trouble."

Su Xuan sighed.

"We can only take it one step at a time. Hopefully, we can survive until the war ends."

Liu Mei's face showed anticipation.

Revenge is a distant prospect for them; they need to fight against the Nascent Soul Cultivator of the Barbarian Race and survive until the war ends before they can even think about avenging their fellow disciples.