Chapter 530 - 260: Trapping the Dogs! Long Have I Waited

Chapter 530: Chapter 260: Trapping the Dogs! Long Have I Waited

「The next day.」

As dawn broke, a calm blanketed the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, both within and without.

The main gate stood as it always did, disciples came and went as usual, and morning mist swirled around the palace halls. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary.

Yet beneath this placid surface, a dark tide surged, creating a suffocating silence like the one preceding a storm—waiting only for the first thunderclap to tear open the sky.

In a hidden valley several miles from the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, shrouded by dense miasma and ancient trees, several figures in dark red Blood Robes hovered silently in mid-air. Formidable and chilling auras radiated from them, stirring the thin mist above.

These were all Mystic Realm elders of the Blood River Sect.

Despite losing men in Ning’an Prefecture, the Blood River Sect, backed by the Profound Yin Valley, still possessed a profound heritage.

At this moment, including Sect Leader Duan He, they could still deploy more than five Profound Mastery-level experts.

Down in the valley, over two hundred elite disciples of the Blood River Sect stood like silent statues.

A thick Blood Qi hung in the air, so dense it silenced every insect in the valley.

Even the weakest among them had reached mid-stage Foundation Establishment, and they were joined by several dozen Innate Realm Martial Masters. This force represented the core strength the Blood River Sect had amassed over many years.

They were waiting—waiting for the other invited factions from Nanzhao Prefecture to arrive.

Time crawled by in the oppressive silence.

Just as the blood-colored markings in Duan He’s eyes began to flicker with impatience, a series of auras finally emerged around the valley. Though varying in strength, each one was undeniably formidable.

Duan He’s crimson eyes swept across the newcomers, and a savage grin split his face.

’They’re here.’

The Thousand Bamboo Sect, Beast Taming Mountain, and Black Wind Valley.

These were the top factions from Nanzhao Prefecture—nearly half of them, all with intricate ties to the Profound Yin Valley, or who simply coveted the resources of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect.

They had all gathered here!

A quick count revealed nearly ten Mystic Realm experts from these three factions alone.

Adding the Blood River Sect into the mix, a stunning total of thirteen Profound Mastery experts now hovered in the sky above the valley!

And they were accompanied by a large contingent of Innate Realm masters.

With such a lineup, forget a surprise attack—even a direct, frontal assault would be enough to shake the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect to its foundations, even at the height of its power.

"Fellow Daoists, you certainly cut it close. I was growing impatient."

Duan He’s voice was hoarse, laced with a thick Blood Evil Qi.

"Why the rush, Fellow Daoist Blood River? As the saying goes, good things are worth the wait."

The Thousand Bamboo Sect Leader, a scholarly-looking man in a green robe, stroked his beard and offered a placid smile.

"Well said."

From the front of the Beast Taming Mountain contingent, a withered, stooped old woman leaning on a bone staff let out a cackle.

"You must give an old woman like me some time to prepare. These old legs aren’t what they used to be."

"Enough small talk."

The face of the Black Wind Valley Lord was hidden in the shadow of his hood, his voice low and solemn.

"Fellow Daoist Blood River, since you’re the one leading the charge against the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, we’ve come to show our support.

However, the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect’s Earth-Fire Scorpio Array is not to be trifled with. If you expect our disciples to throw their lives away to break the formation, we will have to refuse."

The three factions’ connections to the Profound Yin Valley varied in depth.

They had come today driven more by the promise of profit, hoping to claim a share of the spoils amidst the chaos.

Naturally, none were willing to serve as mere cannon fodder.

"Rest assured."

Duan He grinned, the crimson markings on his face contorting with the expression, making him look all the more horrifying.

"Since I am the one making this move, I naturally have a way to break the formation. Why would I let my fellow daoists suffer losses for nothing?"

"One more thing."

The Thousand Bamboo Sect Leader’s eyes glinted as he suddenly asked,

"This is the Profound Yin Valley’s bid to make an example of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect and assert its dominance in the Southern Border. If this is truly the Valley’s will, why isn’t an Upper Envoy from the Profound Yin Valley here to command the operation?"

Duan He sneered, disdain flashing in his crimson eyes.

"Do we really need to trouble the Profound Yin Valley just to deal with the paltry Ten Thousand Poisons Sect?

The thirteen of us Profound Mastery experts, backed by over a hundred at the Innate Realm—you think we can’t take down a single Ten Thousand Poisons Sect already plagued by troubles from within and without?

You’re giving that woman Lan Yufei far too much credit!"

"Hmph. Big words."

The old woman from Beast Taming Mountain snorted, tapping her bone staff lightly on the ground.

"Enough."

Duan He’s gaze swept over the group, his tone turning cold and leaving no room for argument.

"This debate is pointless. The Profound Yin Valley has given its command, and this mission will be seen through.

If any of you have had a change of heart, you are free to take your disciples and leave. I will not stop you."

But then his tone shifted abruptly, becoming dangerously cold.

"However, anyone who deserts us now will not only receive none of the spoils after the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect is annihilated, but they will also... be ’remembered’ by the Profound Yin Valley.

Weigh the consequences for yourselves."

The atmosphere above the valley grew tense.

"Heh heh, Fellow Daoist Blood River, you speak too gravely."

The Black Wind Valley Lord broke the silence with a dry laugh.

"Since we accepted your invitation, we will naturally see this through together. How could we abandon the cause halfway?"

The Thousand Bamboo Sect Leader and the old woman from Beast Taming Mountain exchanged a glance. Seeing the apprehension in each other’s eyes, they voiced no further objections.

Everyone knew of the relationship between the Blood River Sect and the Profound Yin Valley. They didn’t dare truly provoke them.

"If there are no objections, then... we move out!"

At this, Duan He’s savage grin returned. He spun around to face the hundreds of cultivators waiting grimly in the valley. His Blood Robe billowed as his voice thundered across the landscape.

"Our target is the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect! Raze their gates and seize their treasures!"

"KILL!"

The Blood River Sect contingent was the first to respond, their war cries erupting as one.

Figure after blood-red figure soared into the air, merging into a torrent of crimson that surged out of the valley.

Duan He transformed into a streak of blood-red light, taking the lead.

Behind him followed the rolling black smoke of Black Wind Valley, the shimmering bamboo shadows of the Thousand Bamboo Sect, and the roars of ferocious beasts and cries of various Spiritual Birds from Beast Taming Mountain.

Nearly a thousand cultivators, a vast and mighty host with killing intent that shot to the heavens, charged directly toward the gates of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect several miles away.

Birds took flight and beasts fled in terror wherever they passed, as if a moving cloud of death was sweeping across the land.

.....

「The Ten Thousand Poisons Sect.」