Chapter 4316
In an unusual arrangement, a group of about a dozen cultivators found themselves imprisoned. Both male and female, their faces were etched with fear!
Initially, they had been part of a much larger crowd—hundreds, in fact. However, as time passed, the number diminished, leaving only this small group of twelve!
Throughout this ordeal, they became painfully aware that their captors were demonic cultivators, notorious for their gruesome practices, such as draining human blood and gnawing on bones to enhance their powers. They were terrifyingly ruthless!
As soon as Tan Rongkun arrived with his followers, panic spread amongst the imprisoned cultivators. Many fell to their knees, pleading for mercy in desperate tones!
Some attempted to escape, but their weak powers rendered any effort futile!
Tan Rongkun observed these cultivators with a cold, expressionless gaze, showing them no sympathy whatsoever!
In the Celestial Realm, strength was the ultimate authority!
The weak were merely prey!
“There are too few cultivators here, and their skills are inadequate. We must capture more before we proceed. If we disrupt Eldest Senior Brother’s seclusion, it would be a grave mistake!”
Tan Rongkun remarked with a grim expression.
“Second Senior Brother, I will gather a team to capture additional cultivators. If that fails, I’ll head to the base of the mountain and eliminate smaller clans to secure a larger number of cultivators,” suggested Di Chongjing.
“No, we must avoid raiding the base of the mountain unless absolutely necessary. If we incite panic, it could unite numerous sects against us, repeating past mistakes,” Tan Rongkun cautioned.
“Instead, consider intercepting cultivators from deeper within the Heavenly Demon Mountain. With the ongoing competition in South End City, many cultivators have traveled there to watch and place bets on the battles.”
“I suspect that as they start returning, some will venture deeper into the Heavenly Demon Mountain. You just need to ambush them on their way back!”
Tan Rongkun commanded Di Chongjing forcefully.
He understood that a reckless spree to capture people would inevitably cause chaos, prompting various sects to band together against them!
Tan Rongkun preferred to manipulate the situation by coaxing cultivators from the Mu Family to ascend the mountain!
Once they arrived, they would be mere lambs to the slaughter!
However, the unexpected turn of events made it unlikely for the Mu Family to send cultivators to the Blood and Bone Sect in the future!
“Understood, I’ll organize an ambush!”
Di Chongjing nodded and swiftly departed with his team!
Meanwhile, Kai and his group were being led by Patriarch Jiang, making their way toward the Blood Bone Sect!
“Mr. Chen, I sense that we are close to the Blood and Bone Sect; I can distinctly feel the presence of Yin Fiend Qi,” said Patriarch Jiang.
“They must have brutally harmed many, leaving piles of skeletons around!”
Patriarch Jiang, familiar with Di Chongjing and his group, continued alongside Kai.
“I’ve noticed it too. Although the Yin Fury Qi is faint, it’s unmistakable.”
“We seem to be heading in the right direction, but the distance still appears considerable!”
Kai also detected the sinister Yin Fiendish Qi!
However, just then, he furrowed his brow, sensing a dozen or so auras approaching!
These auras were formidable, even featuring experts from the Mahayana realm!
Kai was baffled at how so many cultivators could suddenly appear in the depths of the Heavenly Demon Mountain.
As he expanded his Divine Sense, he soon recognized that Di Chongjing was among them!
Having battled with Di Chongjing before, he was well aware of this individual’s distinct aura!
“The Blood and Bone Sect’s people are heading this way!”
Kai announced.
“Mr. Chen, is that Di Chongjing? I can’t believe he managed to escape! Instead of hiding, he dares to roam around in the Heavenly Demon Mountain!”
Patriarch Jiang expressed his confusion, noting Di Chongjing’s audacity, given how close he had come to death.