Human Clan Defender-Chapter 479 - 226: Sect Leader, Something Terrible Has Happened (Seeking Monthly Votes)

Chapter 479: Chapter 226: Sect Leader, Something Terrible Has Happened (Seeking Monthly Votes)

How strange, could something be about to happen?

Within the Zhenyue Sect, Lin Yue’s brows were tightly furrowed.

There was an ominous premonition lingering in his heart that would not dissipate. This feeling made him lose all appetite for food and drink and left him restless. It was as though some terrible event was about to happen.

However, Lin Yue thought hard but still couldn’t figure out what could possibly threaten him. After all, his Zhenyue Sect was also a top-tier grand sect. In the Jianghu, it was considered quite famous.

Only three powers in the South Nether Prefecture could pose a threat to the Zhenyue Sect:

The Heaven Alliance.

The Demon Evil Clan.

And finally, the Demon-Subduing Division.

But since the Zhenyue Sect was under the jurisdiction of Mountain-Breaking City, and the Heaven Alliance had been keeping a low profile recently, it simply wasn’t possible for them to extend their reach to this side. Even if the Heaven Alliance had such intentions, the Defender Envoy of the South Nether Prefecture was no pushover. Recalling the display of the Profound Sun Finger at the black market, the power revealed at that time was truly shocking.

As for the Demon Evil Clan, that was even more unlikely. Not to mention the Eternal Alliance Master being heavily injured in Mountain-Breaking City, several Demon Evils had also fallen to Shen Changqing. At this time, the Demon Evil Clan simply could not cause chaos in the South Nether Prefecture, let alone attack his own Zhenyue Sect. There was no reason. Even though the Zhenyue Sect was a top grand sect, it had nothing that the Demon Evil Clan would covet. Attacking the Zhenyue Sect offered no benefits. After much thought, only the Demon-Subduing Division remained as a possibility.

But— Lin Yue still shook his head. He didn’t believe that the Demon-Subduing Division had any reason to target him. Even though he had offended people from the Demon-Subduing Division before, he had also made amends afterward. Plus, with the current existence of the Heaven Alliance, the Demon-Subduing Division, even if dissatisfied with the Zhenyue Sect, had no reason to act against them. This was a situation where one action could affect the whole. Unless the Demon-Subduing Division wanted to push all the Sects toward the Heaven Alliance, they definitely had no motivation to act against the Zhenyue Sect.

That’s strange, what exactly is going to happen—

Unable to come up with a reason, Lin Yue felt not a trace of relief but instead grew even more uneasy. A Martial Artist’s sixth sense is generally not mistaken. He believed there must be something he was unaware of that had happened or was about to happen.

Suddenly, Lin Yue went to the grand hall and summoned all the Elders of the Zhenyue Sect.

"Sect Leader, is something the matter?"

"Sect Leader has summoned us; may I ask why?"

Each of the Zhenyue Sect’s Elders appeared puzzled. All was well. Why would he gather them here? Was there something important? Some even reflected inwardly but couldn’t think of any significant events that had happened recently within the sect.

Once everyone had arrived, Lin Yue’s expression was grave. "For the past few days, I have constantly been plagued by a bad premonition. I suspect that the Zhenyue Sect may soon encounter a great disaster. Has there been any abnormal situation within the sect recently?"

At these words, many Elders showed a startled expression.

Bad premonitions.

An Elder with tightly knit brows said, "There hasn’t been anything unusual within the sect recently. Sect Leader, since you are the Dominator of our Zhenyue Sect, if you have such an ominous premonition, I fear that something might indeed be about to happen."

The other Elders exchanged glances and also shook their heads. The Zhenyue Sect was neither too small nor too large. If something happened, it would be impossible for them to have no news at all.

Then, Lin Yue turned to one of the Elders. "Elder Liu, has there been any news from the outside?"

This person was in charge of intelligence; if it wasn’t an internal matter of the Zhenyue Sect, then it must be an external factor.

Elder Liu shook his head, "Ever since the auction at the black market ended, many powers have been attacked. But afterwards, the Demon-Subduing Division stepped in and dealt with the Scouts from Great Zhou and the Barbarian Clan, and there hasn’t been any movement since. However..." He hesitated for a moment. "Yesterday, news arrived that something seemed to be stirring within the Demon-Subduing Division, but the news just came in and hasn’t been verified yet. From the message, the Demon-Subduing Division’s actions seem significant; it’s very unlikely they’re targeted at our Zhenyue Sect." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Something that causes a significant move by the Demon-Subduing Division would definitely not concern the Zhenyue Sect. If the Demon-Subduing Division really wanted to eradicate the Zhenyue Sect, then just sending some powerful individuals might be enough. Massive military movements... Only a force on the level of the Heaven Alliance would necessitate such a response.

Lin Yue nodded slightly, "This means that the Demon-Subduing Division’s target is unlikely to be our Zhenyue Sect. Go and investigate further to see if there are any other issues."

He was right. With the Demon-Subduing Division making big moves, they couldn’t possibly be targeting only the Zhenyue Sect. There must be some other reason. Feeling unsettled, if he couldn’t resolve this issue, he would have no peace of mind.

After dismissing the other Elders with a wave, Lin Yue looked at the empty grand hall. The bad premonition in his heart not only had not faded at all, but as time went by, it seemed to grow more intense.

Suddenly, he rose from his seat and went outside the grand hall. Despite the clear Firmament above, it felt oppressively heavy to him.

There is a problem! Definitely a problem!

Lin Yue’s brows were tightly locked; he could be one hundred percent certain that something was about to happen. Ever since he had taken over as the Sect Leader of the Zhenyue Sect, he had never felt this way before. But no matter how hard he racked his brain, he couldn’t figure out where the problem lay.

「At this moment.」

Thirty miles away from the Zhenyue Sect, an army of tens of thousands of soldiers marched slowly forward. In the middle of the army was a chariot, drawn by a Four-Winged Beast. The chariot was surrounded by curtains that hung down, obscuring the view inside. However, whenever people looked towards the chariot, their eyes were filled with a respectful awe. They knew the person sitting inside was the current Defender Envoy of the South Nether Prefecture, a true powerhouse among the elites.

「Inside the chariot.」

The interior space was not small, and the decorations were majestic. Shen Changqing sat on a cushion of purple silk, his demeanor calm and collected. It was worth mentioning that being pulled by a Tiankui was indeed a fine experience. Even on the most rugged mountain roads, the ride was remarkably smooth.

"Summon someone!"

After closing his eyes for a long while, he suddenly spoke up.

As soon as the words fell, a respectful voice immediately came from outside. "Lord Defender, what are your orders?"

"How much longer until we reach the Zhenyue Sect?"

"Less than thirty miles. We will arrive at the Zhenyue Sect soon."

"Hmm." Shen Changqing hummed softly, then fell silent again.

Seeing this, the voice outside dared not disturb any further.

The Zhenyue Sect. It was his first target. The simplest reason was its proximity; that was why he chose to act against this Sect first. Shen Changqing remembered all the top Sects that hadn’t lifted a finger when the Demon-Subduing Division called for help; he had retained information on each of them. These Sects, in his view, had already been sentenced to death.

First, I’ll dispose of the Zhenyue Sect, then deal with the other Sects. I’ll also let them understand that the orders of the South Nether Prefecture’s Demon-Subduing Division cannot be defied by just anyone. Shen Changqing’s eyes turned slightly cold.

The past actions of those Sects didn’t matter to him. But now, as the Defender Envoy of South Nether Prefecture, with all three major Demon-Subduing Divisions under his jurisdiction, things were different. He also wasn’t worried that after annihilating the Zhenyue Sect, the news would spread and make the remaining Sect Forces fear for their safety. Once one possessed absolute power, many past concerns ceased to be concerns. If those Sects knew their place, all would be well. But if they didn’t, Shen Changqing wouldn’t show any mercy.

「 」

As the army approached, the people of the Zhenyue Sect finally received the news.

"Sect Leader, there’s a major problem!" Elder Liu hurried over, his face filled with anxiety.

Seeing this, Lin Yue’s foreboding feeling instantly peaked, "Speak! What exactly happened?"

"A Disciple reported that an army of tens of thousands has appeared thirty miles from our Zhenyue Sect and is clearly heading our way!" Elder Liu reported directly.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yue’s expression changed dramatically. "Is what you say true?"

"Absolutely certain!"

BOOM—

After receiving the news, Lin Yue’s expression turned ugly. He wasn’t afraid of tens of thousands of soldiers; a Grandmaster like him, given time, could slaughter them all. Not to mention that the Zhenyue Sect had no shortage of experts; if they all mobilized, those soldiers would be as helpless as chickens and clay dogs. However, the arrival of the army, with the Zhenyue Sect as its target, meant it was likely instigated by the Demon-Subduing Division. If it were indeed directed by the Demon-Subduing Division, the problem was serious. The Zhenyue Sect wasn’t afraid of tens of thousands of soldiers, but they did fear the Demon-Subduing Division.

After the initial shock, Lin Yue immediately came back to his senses, his eyes glaring menacingly at Elder Liu, "Apart from the army of tens of thousands, is there any other news? Have you seen people from the Demon-Subduing Division?"

"The Disciple reported that there are indeed individuals in Demon-Subduing Division attire accompanying the army, and furthermore—"

"Furthermore what?"

"Furthermore, they saw in the center of the army a Four-Winged Beast pulling a chariot, but they don’t know who is inside." As Elder Liu finished, Lin Yue’s face turned deathly pale.

A Four-Winged Beast! His first thought was of the Tiankui. The news of Shen Changqing owning a Tiankui as a mount was no secret in Jianghu. However, the Tiankui Shen Changqing possessed was only a Two-Winged Tiankui, not a four-winged one. But who could guarantee that, in this time, the Tiankui hadn’t made another breakthrough and evolved into a Four-Winged Tiankui?

Trouble! Lin Yue took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the panic in his heart. If the person coming was indeed Shen Changqing, then the Zhenyue Sect needed to devise an escape plan; a direct confrontation was impossible.

"Summon all the Elders for a meeting!" he ordered immediately.

「 」

Inside the grand hall, the atmosphere was oppressively tense. Sitting at the head, Lin Yue’s face was somber. Below, the Elders—some looking distressed, others pale—were clearly all aware of the arrival of the Demon-Subduing Division and the army.

"Esteemed Elders, regarding this matter—"

Just as Lin Yue was about to speak again, a Disciple rushed into the room frantically. "Sect Leader, it’s terrible! Another large army has appeared at the foot of the mountain, and we are completely surrounded!"