Chapter 256: FIND THEM!
Right before their eyes, these Profound Sect members kept saying no.
No, no, no.
They passed on the opportunity as if they had better things to do and this was just a waste of time. But how can that be possible?
Some people would not hesitate in a heartbeat to stab and kill their own mothers if it meant the chance to join the Sacred Yanging Institution.
Well, enough about that.
The eyes of the spectators turned grin, feeling that these Profound Sect people were too much! Obviously, they must be mocking them… mocking them for losing!
But the jokes will now be on these Profound Sect disciples when they quickly accept the offer to pass the Quotas to them.
Hmph! Many sneered.
They just didn't believe that after the Quotas are taken, these people won't beg and grovel on their knees with regret.
"_" [Profound Sect]
No… really, they mean it. They were not interested in leaving the Tah province, okay?
"Enough!" A burly voice vibrated across the space as the Hanging Emperor finally rose from his throne.
"How silly." He narrowed his gaze menacingly. "We shan't debate on this matter any longer."
With a nod the Host understood his intentions.
"Since the victors have forfeited, the Quota spaces will be filled with those ranked below them in the competitions."
That was it. Many people secretly let out sighs of relief after knowing they would be heading into the Hanging institute after all.
Hey…
Thank the Heavens these Bastards Profound sect people stepped back, giving them a chance to squeeze in.
Of course, they weren't very worried about their possibilities since everyone knew that sooner or later the Profound sect members would end up dead somewhere in a ditch.
Still, it felt good to be given entry passes sooner than later on.
After the Host made his announcement everyone expected to see regret and shock on the faces of these Pretenders who chose to give up such a Godly opportunity.
But… but why was it that they also saw these people breathing out heavy sighs of relief too?
(-_-)
Forget it… thinking about it was making them dizzier.
Finally, the competitions were over.
Several hooded men in the audience squinted their eyes when seeing that a few of their own were selected to enter into the Sacred Yanging Institution.
Good…
Some were disappointed they didn't make it in, while others smirked arrogantly, as if they never doubted the results from the start.
"Hey… although I didn't make it, it's still better than seeing the Quotas go to those annoying Profound Sect bastards.",
"Exactly! And now… we just have to wait for the news of their deaths."
Several people grinned knowingly while leaving the arena. Everyone could now disperse and head back to their own territories… or so they thought.
After packing up and heading for the Imperial City's gates, they were met with a Holy Order that couldn't be thwarted.
"Till further notice, no exiting the Imperial city… only Entry." The lead Guard announced."
Those were the orders.
As for why it was so, everyone had a few speculations why.
Several heads and elders of sects from the Tah and Bailong province observed silently.
"A hunt must be underway, one meaning to eradicate all traces of those Profound Sect members."
"Yes…" another elder added. "And if I'm not mistaken, it must be carried out by the famous Hounds."
The Baskerville Hounds were a menacing force, a force with millennia of secret techniques privy only to them.
It's said that eons ago, one of the core Founders of the Hanging Institute, had a fruitful encounter when fighting against the evil forces.
After victory, he gained ownership over a sacred Pebble that held information on a powerful Underworld Force.
With that, he confidently grew the elite force called the Baskerville Hounds. And since then, these hounds serve only the Emperor and none else.
Many elders massaged their chins thoughtfully. Although they felt a little threatened by these snooping Hounds, they dared to say that the rewards they could get from finding these Profound Sect members was too great to pass up.
But why? Why were so many forces secretly sending teams of their own out to find these Profound Sect members?
Of course it was all for the Heavenly Grade weapons and techniques they saw.
Do you know how rare heavenly grade items are? Do you?
Right now there is a race to see who can find these Profound Sect people and steal their treasures first. That was the true reason why the Gates were sealed, only allowing entry but no exit.
Fufufufufufu~
Greed flooded the eyes of many, including heads of many organizations, clans and sects.
Even Assassin guilds joined in, wanting the treasures for themselves. And for a money, the entire Imperial city was cloaked in heavy pressure.
But where?...
Where could these Profound Sect people have vanished to again?
Dammit!
"Find them! Find them now!... I don't believe they will be able to escape from our grasp!!!"