Nine Prefectures Campaign!

"If I were to fight Yue Rong again, I am 70% confident that I could kill him on the spot!"

Qi Yun's gaze was sharp as a knife as he stared at the artificial hill that had been split in two, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

The [Iron Sand Method], which elevates steel to the level of refined steel, truly brings about a qualitative change.

Not only is it incredibly hard, but it can also withstand extremely high temperatures.

This alone was enough to restrain Yue Rong's scorching golden flame.

Furthermore, the power of the iron shot increases dramatically after being subjected to high temperatures from friction.

Unless one is a body cultivator who specializes in physical training, an ordinary cultivator probably wouldn't even be able to withstand a single blow.

He had actually conceived of this move as early as when he first mastered the [Iron Sand Method].

However, the iron sand at that time was of mediocre quality and melted into molten iron when exposed to high temperatures, making it impossible to support this technique.

But things are different now.

"The raw attack power of the iron sand is now sufficient. If I can add some other targeted and ingenious uses, this Law Technique can even rival Yue Rong's demonic transformation."

After lingering on the iron sand for a moment, Qi Yun flipped his hand and took out a large number of Evil-Dispelling Baleful Intent-Breaking Talisman from his Storage Bag.

Looking at the mysterious and profound patterns on the talisman.

A flash of inspiration struck Qi Yun, and he waved his hand to summon dozens of talismans. The bright light of the Expel Evil and Break Baleful Intent immediately fell upon the iron sand.

The iron sand, which was originally pitch black, was now bathed in a golden light, as if it had turned into gold dust.

However, the blessing of the Talisman Art had its time limit, and the light on it dimmed after a short while.

Gazing at the iron sand, imbued with the power to ward off Expel Evil and Break Baleful Intent after being blessed by the talisman, Qi Yun's heart stirred slightly, and he pondered to himself.

If I draw the talisman on these iron sands in advance, and then store these iron sands separately.

In battle, it is used to defend against the enemy.

This avoids the drawbacks of temporary Talisman Art and also extends the duration.

Although drawing talismans with iron sand was unheard of.

But other talisman masters can't do it. I have a guaranteed reward mechanism, so it might not be a bad idea to give it a try.

If successful, these iron filings could possess power similar to that of Law Artifact.

Having tested the power of the [Iron Sand Method], Qi Yun slightly raised his head to look at the sky, calculating in his mind.

It should be about time...

Thump!

A moment later, the sound of a gong echoed throughout the entire Outer Mansion once again.

This year's college entrance exams!

It's about to begin!

Suddenly, the shimmering, radiant Great Void Mirror Heaven above burst forth with boundless light, like a gushing spring, with countless Flowing Light falling precisely onto the Outer Mansion.

Qi Yun's eyes narrowed, and he raised his hand to catch a beam of light that was shooting towards him.

The light faded, revealing an object in his palm.

It was an extremely luxurious scroll, with a warm, smooth jade scroll head, while the scroll itself seemed to be woven from some kind of dark gold, slightly cool to the touch, and unusually heavy.

On the scroll, four large ancient seal characters, written in a vigorous and powerful style, exude a chilling and austere atmosphere.

[Nine Prefectures Campaign]

Nine Prefectures Campaign?

Upon seeing the writing on the jade scroll, Qi Yun an eyebrow, feeling a chilling killing intent wash over him.

The scroll unfurled on its own, and a message containing the will of the scroll instantly flooded into the minds of all the scroll holders:

The sect has decreed that all nine Outer Mansion must immediately proceed to Great Black Mountain!

This place was originally an important market town under the jurisdiction of the Holy Sect, but it was recently looted and occupied by the "Zombie Alliance" bandits.

They slaughtered my sect's disciples and challenged the majesty of the Holy Sect.

This examination will be conducted in this very place.

The primary target for elimination is the members of the Zombie Alliance!

All members of the Outer Mansion must participate in the battle.

Those who refuse to participate in the war are considered second-rate and relegated to the job market.

During the campaign, the capture of the Zombie Alliance disciple's head or a token will be the standard.

The one with the largest number of [items/items] will be the champion of the year!

Once the message was finished, the scroll shimmered with light, faintly revealing a rudimentary topographical map of the area surrounding Great Black Mountain, with several key points shimmering with a faint glow.

An atmosphere of solemnity instantly replaced the previous clamor.

This year's examinations were no longer a competition or rivalry within the sects.

Instead, it was a real battle, a fierce fight against other Outer Dao and evil forces.

And you're not allowed to refuse!

In an instant, all the disciples of the nine Outer Mansion looked at the jade scroll in their hands with strange expressions.

When did the Zombie Alliance become so audacious?

They dared to openly rob and occupy Holy Sect Market.

"No, although the Zombie Alliance is also a major force in the demonic path, it has been very stable all these years, although there have been occasional frictions with the Holy Sect due to border issues."

But it hasn't reached the point of large-scale confrontation yet.

Moreover, is it really necessary to mobilize all the retainers of the Outer Mansion office just because one market town was occupied?

That's it?

Qi Yun carefully scanned the characters on the jade scroll again, his eyes slightly narrowed, and his fingers gently tapped the paper.

At this time, among the nine Outer Mansion, there were quite a few people who shared the same thoughts as Qi Yun.

However, as if they had anticipated that the disciples from the Outer Mansion would become suspicious, new characters soon appeared on the jade scroll.

[Those who have contributed to this campaign will be rewarded accordingly.]

[By collecting the heads and tokens of those killed by members of the Zombie Alliance, rewards will be tallied and tallied after the battle, and can be claimed from the Holy Sect's Treasury.]

Two short lines of text appeared, instantly igniting the passion of all the Outer Mansion.

[Holy Sect Treasury]

That's where the real gold mine is located.

Only those who have performed great deeds have the opportunity to enter this sacred place.

Now, it's even open to the Outer Mansion!

From this perspective, the Zombie Alliance occupies far more than just an ordinary market town... Qi Yun's mind raced.

Great Black Mountain is located on the left bank of the West Liang River. To its north lies the territory of the Zombie Alliance, and to its south... is the Azure Sect!

The Zombie Alliance has occupied an important location of the Holy Sect. Logically speaking, if the Holy Sect wanted to take it back, wouldn't it have been more appropriate to directly send Foundation Establishment True Person and Inner Mansion cultivators?

Why send these mediocre disciples from the Outer Mansion?

The only explanation is that it was us, the small fry from the Outer Mansion, who went there, and it could be described as a small-scale skirmish.

Once the Foundation Establishment True Person and Inner Mansion cultivators leave the arena.

That was a true clash between sects.

That Azure Sect is a notorious troublemaker and a warmonger.

The Holy Sect did not want them to get involved.

That's why we, the Outer Mansion retainers, were sent to find out the situation first.

Weighing whether to take drastic measures and forcibly seize Great Black Mountain

Just as Qi Yun was rapidly deducing the Holy Sect's true intentions based on the information at hand, the jade scroll in his hand began to feel faintly hot.

"Here we go again?"

Looking at the jade scroll that was already getting hot in his hand, Qi Yun smiled helplessly. What the Holy Sect wanted to do was something that they, as disciples of the Outer Mansion, did not have the ability or the right to resist.

Never mind, let's go take a look first.

The Holy Sect dispatched us from the Outer Mansion, and the strength of the Zombie Alliance members entrenched in Great Black Mountain should be roughly the same as ours.

Zombie Alliance... perfect for nourishing the new version of [Skull Incantation].

Having made up his mind, Qi Yun quickly tidied himself up, pushed open the courtyard gate, and stepped out.

At this moment, the entire Outer Mansion was bustling with people and filled with deafening noise.

The jade scroll in their hands grew increasingly hot, urging all the Outer Mansion disciples to set off immediately.

In an instant, the entire Outer Mansion of the Holy Sect was ablaze with divine light, and a strong wind howled.

Thousands of disciples from the Outer Mansion surged out of the mountain gate.

The demons descend from the mountain!

A Zombie Alliance battle between the two sides!