Zhi Jian Chen Sha

Chapter 832 Destroying the Fei Xian Mansion

Deep within the Luoxian mountain range lay a sprawling palace complex stretching for hundreds of miles, the very seat of the Feixian Mansion sect.

At this moment, tens of thousands of cultivators within Feixian Mansion were gathered on the main peak. Each bore a dejected expression, never having imagined that the once-thriving Feixian Mansion would face such a calamity.

By the time Zhang Fan and his group arrived before the gates of Feixian Mansion, an elder clad in white, a half-step Nascent Soul realm cultivator, was already waiting. He was the only one of his cultivation level left to guard the sect. He had been eagerly awaiting news of the expedition's triumphant return, only to be met with devastating tidings.

Not a single participant from Feixian Mansion had survived the battle. Even the efforts of Venerable Shangyang had failed to alter the outcome; instead, he had become mere material for the enemy's alchemical endeavors. Upon hearing this news, even the elder, with his half-step Nascent Soul cultivation, remained stunned for a considerable time.

This blow was undeniably fatal to Feixian Mansion. That very day, numerous cultivators fled, sensing that Feixian Mansion was on the brink of annihilation. Those whose loyalty was not absolute naturally refused to wait for their doom.

However, without exception, every fleeing cultivator was struck down on the spot by the white-robed elder, who was at the half-step Nascent Soul realm.

In Feixian Mansion's most trying hour, he wished to preserve its last shred of dignity.

"The gates of Feixian Mansion stand wide open. Are you prepared to surrender?" The Blood Demon Flood Dragon raised its colossal head, its voice like rolling thunder, deafeningly loud as it addressed the single white-robed elder below.

"They've finally arrived." On the main peak, the numerous cultivators of Feixian Mansion looked up at Zhang Fan's group. The immense pressure emanating from them made every cultivator feel suffocated. Facing death, some displayed utter despair, their hearts filled with unwillingness, while others wore expressions of resolute defiance. Despite the vast disparity in strength, they were willing to fight to their last breath for the sake of their sect.

"Esteemed sirs, it has always been the victor who is king and the vanquished who is a bandit. Feixian Mansion has lost, and I have nothing to say. I only hope that you will spare the tens of thousands of cultivators in Feixian Mansion. From this day forward, Feixian Mansion swears never to oppose the Six Kings Mansion again." The half-step Nascent Soul expert looked up at Zhang Fan's party and pleaded.

"I once declared that I would flatten Feixian Mansion. From now on, anyone on Wushan Star Domain who dares to claim themselves a disciple of Feixian Mansion will be executed without mercy!" Hearing Zhang Fan's words, a flicker of despair appeared in the half-step Nascent Soul expert's eyes.

"Feixian Mansion disciples, heed my command! Activate the mountain protection formation and fight to the very last moment!"

Boom!

Soaring pillars of light shot up from the ground, piercing the clouds and enshrouding the main peak of Feixian Mansion. Tens of thousands of cultivators simultaneously unleashed their magical powers, supporting the final line of defense.

However, although Feixian Mansion had many disciples, a large portion of its top-tier combatants had already been refined to death by Zhang Fan. The vast majority of the remaining cultivators were at the Golden Core stage or lower-level Nascent Soul stage.

"Your courage is commendable, but it is a pity!" Zhang Fan summoned the Myriad Beast Cauldron and directly slammed it against the mountain protection formation. With a single strike, the formation, which was said to be able to withstand the attacks of dozens of half-step Nascent Soul cultivators, shattered. Many cultivators of Feixian Mansion collapsed, severely injured, while others had their Nascent Souls directly pulverized, dying on the spot.

"Kill!" The white-robed elder, who was at the half-step Nascent Soul realm, spat out a mouthful of blood, his face etched with despair. Unwilling to die like this, he roared and charged towards the Six Kings Mansion's ranks, intending to self-detonate his Nascent Soul.

Even in his dying moments, he did not wish for his enemies to have an easy time.

Seeing this, Zhang Fan couldn't help but shake his head. He once again summoned the Myriad Beast Cauldron. How could a mere half-step Nascent Soul cultivator resist such a divine weapon? He was suppressed without any ability to resist and was taken into the Myriad Beast Cauldron.

With one strike, the formation was broken. With another strike, the last half-step Nascent Soul expert of Feixian Mansion was eliminated. The rest were like fish on a chopping block, awaiting slaughter. Zhang Fan didn't even need to lift a finger.

For a time, curses and roars filled the air. Yet, the cultivators of the Six Kings Mansion showed no mercy, for they knew that if Zhang Fan had not returned in time and the Panlong Mountain Range had been breached, their fate would have been no better than Feixian Mansion's current predicament.

The world of cultivators was indeed that cruel.

Xiao Yi, leading several Nascent Soul cultivators, remained to clear the battlefield and search Feixian Mansion's treasury. Meanwhile, Zhang Fan, accompanied by the cultivators of the Six Kings Mansion, headed towards the sect of Heisha Grotto-Heaven.

A day later, without any surprise, the sect grounds of Heisha Grotto-Heaven also became a ruin. After leaving Mo Yan and several Nascent Soul cultivators behind, Zhang Fan and the cultivators of the Six Kings Mansion immediately rushed towards the location of the Sun Shadow Grotto-Heaven sect.

Upon arriving before the gates of Sun Shadow Grotto-Heaven, Zhang Fan did not resort to an aggressive assault as he had before. He hovered in the air, looking down at the cultivators of Sun Shadow Grotto-Heaven, and called out, "Where is Heavenly Immortal Lei Hong?"

His voice, imbued with profound Dao intent, clearly reached the ears of every cultivator in Sun Shadow Grotto-Heaven.

"Elder Lei Hong?"

"What does he want with Elder Lei Hong?"

Among the crowd, a middle-aged man clad in purple robes heard this and was slightly startled. He soared from the mountain peak into the void, spotting Zhang Fan.

Beside Heavenly Immortal Lei Hong stood an elder shrouded in gray robes, the current sole half-step Nascent Soul cultivator of Sun Shadow Grotto-Heaven.

"I didn't expect it to truly be you." Heavenly Immortal Lei Hong looked at the young man before him, a wry smile appearing on his face.

The deeds of Zhang Fan had already spread throughout the entire Wushan Star Domain. When he had first heard news of Zhang Fan, he had mentioned it to Fu Sisi and Fu Mengtian. Upon hearing that Zhang Fan was being pursued by two top forces, Fu Sisi and Fu Mengtian and the others had become incredibly worried, and also felt some guilt, as Zhang Fan's enmity with Heisha Grotto-Heaven had originated from their Fu family.

Little did they expect that after Zhang Fan emerged from the Great Luo Realm, everything would change. The Sun Shadow Grotto-Heaven, which had initially remained uninvolved, had also joined in the pursuit of Zhang Fan. This left Fu Mengtian and Fu Sisi with deeply complex emotions.

Although they were both cultivators of Sun Shadow Grotto-Heaven, their influence was minimal, and they could barely speak.

Heavenly Immortal Lei Hong was currently only a cultivator at the late stage of the Four Tribulations realm and served as an Enforcement Elder in Sun Shadow Grotto-Heaven. His influence was too weak. Even if Fu Sisi had asked him to intercede, how would he dare?

After all, who among the cultivators Zhang Fan had killed in the Great Luo Realm carried less weight than Lei Hong?

To plead for Zhang Fan under such circumstances would likely result in him being instantly crushed by a palm from the enraged Sect Master.

Even some disciples of Sun Shadow Grotto-Heaven, upon learning that Fu Mengtian and Fu Sisi were acquainted with Zhang Fan, had subjected them to endless ridicule. If not for Heavenly Immortal Lei Hong's protection, someone might have already laid hands on the Fu family members.

"How are the people of the Fu family from Fuliu City in Dayan Star?" Zhang Fan asked Heavenly Immortal Lei Hong.

Faced with Zhang Fan's question, Heavenly Immortal Lei Hong did not know how to respond.

"Bring them to see me!"

Upon hearing this, Heavenly Immortal Lei Hong cast his gaze towards the gray-robed elder beside him.

"What are you waiting for? Hurry and invite them here," the gray-robed elder quickly said, a flicker of hope flashing deep within his eyes. Perhaps this was the only chance for their Sun Shadow Grotto-Heaven.

Even a powerful cultivator like Venerable Shangyang had perished at Zhang Fan's hands; how could they resist?

Although nearly ten days had passed since news of the battle at Luoxian Valley had spread, none of the three top forces had abandoned their sect's primary locations to flee.

After all, with their Nascent Soul realm cultivation, even if they wanted to escape, they could not flee beyond the Wushan Star Domain. Even if they escaped today without a fight, preserving their lives, they would have to live like rats in hiding for the rest of their days, facing endless pursuit whenever they showed themselves. This was something the three top forces of Wushan Star Domain could not accept.

With legacies spanning hundreds of thousands of years, their sects possessed their own pride. Living without dignity after abandoning their sect was worse than dying a glorious death.

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