NOVEL WEB chapter 144
144. Calamity Descends from the Heavens
Lingmeng, a leader’s daughter from the Demon Refining Sect, possesses an enviable talent for demonic cultivation. She used to cultivate within the sect, but as her abilities were displayed, the sect gradually entrusted her with power, making her the leader.
With her exceptional talent and strength, she established prestige within the Demon Refining Sect. She intimidated and threatened in negotiations, never backing down, bringing many benefits to the sect.
However, Lingmeng’s overbearing nature and ostentatious actions, her attitude of invincibility and disregard for life, her wanton killings, have recently alarmed the nearby cultivators.
In the world of Puhan, countless cultivators and numerous sects uphold a chivalrous heart, bearing the burden of the world’s wellbeing, unrelenting in exorcising demons.
Yet, even these cultivators hold a certain reverence towards the Demon Refining Sect, the largest demonic cultivation sect with many masters. A direct confrontation could lead to catastrophe.
Moreover, these cultivators are not united, each harboring their own ideas and interests, prone to infighting. Take the Xuan Yun Sect, for example, where even the revered masters compete against each other, far from united.
The Demon Refining Sect often mocks these righteous sects as a disorganized rabble, unable to unite, which only fuels their arrogance, believing these righteous cultivators to be as flimsy as a paper wall, easily toppled.
Of course, while there’s no grand alliance, small alliances do exist. Like-minded cultivators band together to support the weak and eliminate the strong, determined to eradicate the Demon Refining Sect and rid the people of this evil.
Now, three like-minded cultivators have heard of Lingmeng’s crimes, filled with righteous anger, resolved to eradicate her and her followers.
“I’ve heard that Lingmeng has an extraordinary talent for demonic cultivation, a truly exceptional seedling. Recently taking over the sect’s affairs, she has shown remarkable strength. She will surely become a great calamity; we must eliminate her before she grows too powerful,” said one cultivator.
“Indeed, it’s true. Other cultivators have clashed with her, and despite her young age, she possesses astonishing strength. We must not delay; let’s set out to subdue her now.”
A cultivator in a yellow and black Daoist robe spoke, the leader of the trio, the Master Dao, Wu Hui.
The spirit eagle descended from the sky, returning to Master Wu Hui’s shoulder.
The eagle conveyed the message, and they were now informed.
“Good, let’s set out!”
The three cultivators, with firm conviction, drew their swords and proceeded.
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“Young Master, all members of the He Long Hall nearby have been annihilated, except for Mu Yiting, who escaped on her sword. We failed to capture her in time.”
“Let it be. The world is vast, and the Demon Refining Sect’s influence covers a great part. If she can hide for a lifetime, I’ll admire her.”
Although Lingmeng spoke calmly, she had already crushed the cup in her hand. It was impossible to let this go; she had offered Mu Yiting a negotiation, giving her face, but she had been ungrateful, even sending an ambush for Lingmeng. How could she swallow this insult?
Mu Yiting belonged to the He Long Hall, and she would likely return there. Suppressing the He Long Hall would flush her out, and then they could settle both new and old scores.
In any case, she could not hide forever.
Lingmeng replaced her cup, sipped the clear tea, and tried to calm her anger, as rage was harmful to the body.
“Is there anything else to report?”
“Yes, Young Master, the gangs from the nearby towns are all willing to submit to our Demon Refining Sect, offering us talents and treasures of materials. It’s just that the matter with the black market’s Tianhui District…”
“That’s not a problem. With the face of my Demon Refining Sect, such a matter is nothing.”
Ling Meng said confidently, having had a smooth journey all along, backed by the powerful force of her Demon Refining Sect, she could do as she pleased, walking sideways through life.
“Young Master, it’s terrible! A Taoist priest is coming to kill us!”
In an instant, a subordinate ran over in a panic to deliver the message, and then various explosions erupted outside, along with a powerful spiritual force attacking.
Feeling this strong spiritual force, Ling Meng immediately crushed the teacup in her hand.
“Good, they dare to come here. Well, it’s not surprising since there are not a few who wish for my death, Ling Meng. Bring one, kill one.”
A murderous intent rose in Ling Meng’s heart, her anger not yet subsided, ready to take it out on someone, when a reckless Taoist priest came running.
She took a deep breath, summoning all her spiritual power, stirring it throughout her body, bringing forth a somber demonic aura.
It was just the right time for her promotion, using their blood to worship this great moment.
Ling Meng charged out and encountered Taoist Priest Wu Hui and his companions.
“Little Taoist priest, you really have a death wish, daring to attack my place.”
“Ling Meng, you have done many evils, harming the innocent. Today, we three must act on behalf of heaven!”
Taoist Priest Wu Hui and his companions were also furious, striking out at Ling Meng and the disciples of the Demon Refining Sect. After several bouts of fighting, waves of the sect’s disciples fell to the ground.
Ling Meng was full of confidence, but this time she was powerless. Even with her exceptional talent and profound demonic techniques, facing three highly skilled Taoist priests, she was at a disadvantage. Even using her superior demonic techniques was to no avail.
Bang!
Struck by a palm, Ling Meng staggered back more than ten meters, spitting out fresh blood.
This palm strike had disrupted her spiritual meridians and roots. To move and use her spiritual power now could be dangerous.
She couldn’t win; this exchange of blows proved she was completely outmatched.
She hadn’t expected these three Taoist priests to be so powerful.
“Young Master, run!”
The disciples of the Demon Refining Sect vowed to die blocking the way, stopping the three Taoist priests, but one by one, they became souls under the priests’ blades.
Ling Meng had no choice; after the exchange, her spiritual power was mostly depleted, and with her severe injuries, she could only retreat for now.
She quickly turned around and fled the scene, with the three Taoist priests in pursuit.
Ling Meng’s location was near Mount Tuluo, a rugged mountain range shrouded in thick fog. She hoped to use the terrain to shake off the three Taoist priests.
At first, it worked well; she used the fog and terrain to evade the priests’ pursuit. But the three Taoist priests were not to be underestimated. Familiar with the characteristics of the Demon Refining Sect’s disciples, who practiced demonic techniques and carried demonic aura, they could sense the demonic aura to find Ling Meng.
They began to cast spells, channel spiritual power, and search for the source of the demonic aura.
They found it.
A strong demonic aura was nearby!
“Let’s go! We’ll go over there and finish her off!”
Three Daoist priests hurried towards the source of the intense demonic aura.
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“I’ve finally succeeded!”
Lin Nuo burst into laughter. Having found a crystal ore and added the fragments of a spiritual beast, he had finally activated the mystic instrument. Now, a demonic aura emanated from it, possessing immense demonic soul power, which could serve as an energy supplement for him to use demonic cultivation techniques.
“Good, next I need to…”
“They’re right here!”
In an instant, three Daoist priests in yellow and black robes appeared.
Lin Nuo: “?”
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