Chapter 577 - 211: You Wouldn’t Want This to Be... Exposed, Would You? Do You Think I Dare? (Part 2)

Chapter 577: Chapter 211: You Wouldn’t Want This to Be... Exposed, Would You? Do You Think I Dare? (Part 2)

"That’s still better for you.

My five mu of lush fields took five years to cultivate, and they’ve basically reached thirty years of medicinal age. Just when they were about to yield in two more years, the Spirit Land was suddenly taken away... The loss is worth several thousand pieces of Lower-Grade Spirit Stones."

"We are nothing but rootless, aimless Loose Cultivators.

Leaving here, where else can we go?"

...

A group of cultivators looked utterly helpless.

"Fellow Daoists.

As you’ve seen, it’s not that we don’t want to leave, but for now, we simply can’t leave.

If we leave, who will compensate for the loss of so many belongings and properties?"

Seeing this, Guo Sheng finally spoke out with a tone full of helplessness.

Upon hearing this, Xu Kun and Zhang Dong exchanged glances and focused their gaze on Zhou Changwang.

This is indeed a very realistic problem.

Although they could solve some troubles due to their identity with the Guard Team, when it involves such a significant loss of Spirit Stones, they knew that even with their status, they couldn’t truly resolve it.

The key is.

How much do they actually earn? It’s not worth risking their lives.

Zhou Changwang knew that now was the time for him to step up.

So he directly stood out, glanced at everyone, and said, "Next, I will conduct a comprehensive arrangement for the entire Five Peaks Mountain Spirit Land.

In principle, the original cultivators residing within the Five Peaks Mountain Spirit Land will not be evicted.

But everyone staying must pay a certain amount of Spirit Stone rent based on the environment of the Spirit Land, the size of their Spirit Field, and their location.

Furthermore, no fights or battles are allowed within the Spirit Land boundary.

If anyone violates this, their fields will be confiscated, and they will be directly evicted."

"Rent out?

Rent?"

These words left everyone taken aback.

They never expected Zhou Changwang to handle it this way.

"Additionally, I will invite Master Tian Heng to set up a Grand Array throughout the entire Five Peaks Mountain Spirit Land.

During the array formation, I hope everyone cooperates.

If any intentional sabotage is discovered,

likewise, their fields will be confiscated, and they will be directly evicted."

Zhou Changwang said calmly.

"What about the rent?

Our Heaven and Earth Alliance intends to rent a Spirit Peak as a branch."

Upon hearing this, Huang Shiguo’s eyes lit up as he suddenly spoke with a smile.

"My rule here is only for Loose Cultivators.

Any faction’s cultivators are not welcome.

Fellow Daoist Huang, go back to where you came from."

Zhou Changwang responded coldly, not backing down.

"Hmm?

This Fellow Daoist seems to have a grievance against our Heaven and Earth Alliance?"

Huang Shiguo’s face changed.

"It depends on whether Fellow Daoist Huang is benevolent or malevolent in my Spirit Land."

Zhou Changwang maintained a calm expression as he looked at the other person.

"If I’m benevolent? What if I’m malevolent?"

Huang Shiguo immediately replied, a Magical Artifact had somehow appeared in his hand.

"If benevolent, you can leave.

If malevolent, death!"

Zhou Changwang was straightforward, simply standing there with a calm gaze.

At times, he could be agreeable,

such as when dealing with these Loose Cultivators.

It reminded him of his earlier days outside Fengming Wufang City, the nerve-wracking days, which inevitably stirred a bit of empathy in his heart.

But being agreeable doesn’t mean he’s easy to bully.

He knows well enough that some people like to test their limits.

If he doesn’t make his stance clear, others might truly believe he’s easy to push around.

"Do you know who you’re talking to?

We, Heav—"

Just then, a cultivator standing by Huang Shiguo’s side widened his eyes, seemingly very dissatisfied with Zhou Changwang’s attitude.

But before he could finish speaking,

a brilliant light flashed.

Then, he could say nothing more.

For as the light flashed by,

a bloody hole appeared on his head.

And then he collapsed to the ground, dead!

It was fast, too fast.

Many hadn’t even reacted.

Some cultivators did see, but they had barely begun to express their shock before they saw that the one who just spoke was already dead.

Gasp~!

"It’s Zhou Chang.

He was a Guardian of the Heaven and Earth Alliance, a Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer Practitioner, and he’s just dead like that?"

"Did you see what just happened?"

"Was that Magic?

What kind of Magic has such power?"

"It seemed like the Geng Metal Finger?"

...

A group of cultivators were inwardly startled, showing disbelief.

No one imagined Zhou Changwang would act.

And his actions were so swift and decisive, directly killing a Guardian of the Heaven and Earth Alliance without mercy.

"How dare you!"

Huang Shiguo’s face changed with a mix of shock and anger.

"Do you think I dare or not?"

Zhou Changwang’s expression remained calm.

Just by standing there, he imposed an immense pressure on everyone present.

Indeed?

Dare or dare not?

Having already taken a life, what else would he not dare?

Some people even had a trace of sardonic amusement.

In the entire Five Peaks Mountain Spirit Land, the Heaven and Earth Alliance had a notorious reputation.

Using their strength, not only did they seize most of the Five Peaks Mountain Spirit Land, but they also openly collected rent from common Loose Cultivators.

Officially, they claimed it was for their safety.

In reality, the biggest threat to safety came from the cultivators of the Heaven and Earth Alliance itself.

"Fourth Alliance Leader Huang, what should we do?"

Instantly, a group of Heaven and Earth Alliance cultivators showed anger, but they dared not act rashly.

Huang Shiguo’s face was indecisive; he couldn’t decide whether to stay or leave, but facing Zhou Changwang’s calm gaze, he felt an inexplicable unease.

After a long hesitation, he finally gritted his teeth and said, "Let’s go!"

"What?"

This declaration left his subordinates’ faces changed.

They looked at him with doubt.

Leaving now? How to explain this to the brothers? How to face Zhou Chang, who died standing up for him?

"Let’s go!"

Huang Shiguo shouted angrily, leading the way out of the Five Peaks Mountain.

Seeing this, the other Heaven and Earth Alliance disciples, though very reluctant, could only follow suit, scurrying back to the Heaven and Earth Alliance Headquarters in defeat.

"Fellow Daoist Li.

Please!"

Then Zhou Changwang turned his gaze to Li Yuanli and said calmly.

"Such a skillful hand, Fellow Daoist!

This one admires!"

Li Yuanli clasped her hands and then lowered her voice, sending a Sound Transmission, "However, don’t you think this move was a bit too reckless?

This Huang Shiguo, admittedly, isn’t very strong.

But he has the Heaven and Earth Alliance behind him.

And the leader of the Heaven and Earth Alliance, Situ Xuan Kong, is a formidable cultivator.

Furthermore, he’s of the Fourth Level of Foundation Establishment, and even Fifth-Layer or Sixth-Layer Foundation Establishment Cultivators won’t easily provoke him.

Now, you’ve directly offended him; aren’t you afraid of his revenge later?

Let alone, he always had plans to expand and occupy this Spirit Land."

"I have heard about these things.

But how can others be allowed to rest peacefully beside my bed?

If he won’t leave, then I’ll use my methods to drive him out."

Zhou Changwang smiled and said.

He was indeed unafraid.

He’s killed Fourth Level of Foundation Establishment Cultivators before.

With his Magic, Fourth Level Foundation Establishment Cultivators can’t withstand it.

What’s more.

He still has his Foundation Establishment True Body.

Countless Summoning Talismans too.

Let alone just Situ Xuan Kong.

Even if the entire Heaven and Earth Alliance came knocking, he could blast them into smithereens.

"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist.

Our Li Family has always been friendly, and won’t continue to occupy your Spirit Land.

Furthermore, I’ve heard you are an Alchemy Master, while our Li Family specializes in Talisman Making. Perhaps we have opportunities for cooperation."

Li Yuanli continued.

"I hope so."

Zhou Changwang glanced at her indifferently but didn’t reject, his expression slightly softened.

Then, he turned his gaze to the last Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivator, Guo Sheng.

Guo Sheng felt a jolt in his heart, his face showing a momentary panic. He truly feared Zhou Changwang would act against him as he did before, striking on a whim.

The swift and dazzling Geng Metal Finger he’d witnessed earlier startled him. Though he believed he could block it, he had no confidence in the ensuing battle.

After all, the other side had only revealed this skill.

And he wouldn’t assume that this swift, dazzling Magic was all the opponent had.