Ancient Fiend Dragon Emperor

Chapter 497: Chapter 494: Chaos Begins!

Though the disciples were allowed to leave, and the Qilin Daoist Temple was not completely destroyed, with all its powerhouses dead, the Seventh-Rate Sect was in name only and practically extinct.

Perhaps others will come to this place, or perhaps some strong figure will occupy it and gather the disciples of the Qilin Daoist Temple.

But the Qilin Daoist Temple will no longer have its former glory.

Moreover, after this battle becomes known, those who dare to take over the Qilin Daoist Temple will be very few, for if one were to take it over now, it would be akin to standing in opposition to the Phoenix Sect!

Without hesitation, Shangguan Mingxin and others, after the final Dragon God Realm expert’s self-destruction, flickered in their movements and rushed into the Qilin Daoist Temple.

Despite the temple’s vast size, it was still pillaged within half an hour by the systematic search of the twenty Dragon God Realm experts, yielding the Seventh-Rate Sect’s Sect Order, a large number of Spirit Stones, materials, pills, and other goods.

As for so-called cultivation techniques and Dragon Techniques, Shangguan Mingxin and the others didn’t even bother, considering that even the most ordinary disciples in the Phoenix Sect practiced cultivation techniques and Dragon Techniques far superior to those here.

”This Qilin Daoist Temple does indeed have some wealth – for just a Seventh-Rate Sect to possess three hundred and forty million Spirit Stones!”

When Shangguan Mingxin learned of this haul, her small mouth couldn’t help but gape open.

Speaking of its foundation, the wealth of the Qilin Daoist Temple was mostly controlled by the Three Great Temple Masters.

True Person Fa Yue, Dharma Punishment True Person, and True Person Fa Yun—each of their Space Rings contained a hundred million Spirit Stones, while the remaining forty million were found within the treasury of the Qilin Daoist Temple.

And in truth, this is how most Sects operate.

The controllers of these Sects would carry their wealth with them, so that in scenarios like the present, where the Sect nearly faces destruction, they could instantly flee with these riches.

This is why people like Su Han, who entrust all their wealth to their Sect’s people, are extraordinarily rare.

Thus, Shangguan Mingxin and the Starry Divine Guards harbored an even more fervent admiration for Su Han’s soul power.

”Captain, let’s return to the Sect.”

Seeing Shangguan Mingxin stand there, pale and dazed, one of the Starry Divine Guards said, ”The Sect Master once instructed that we need not annihilate the Qilin Daoist Temple, only to kill its strong members and take away its foundation and Sect Order.”

”I know.”

Shangguan Mingxin nodded slightly and after thinking for a moment, said, ”You all take these Spirit Stones and the Sect Order back first. Leave some pills for me; I still have things to handle.”

”Are you going to... seek revenge?” the Starry Divine Guard hesitated to ask.

Shangguan Mingxin pursed her lips, remaining silent.

”Captain, the Sect Master has said that this matter should be resolved as quickly as possible. If you don’t return...” The Starry Divine Guard showed concern.

”If the Sect Master wishes to punish me, I will not argue. But I must avenge the destruction of my clan and the murder of my father and mother, and I must do it with my own hands!”

Shangguan Mingxin took a deep breath and said, ”The Sect Master had ordered that Dragon Martial will face a great calamity. If we do not kill them now, even if they survive the calamity, they are unlikely to remain within Wang’an Mansion. This vengeance, I must seek – no more words are needed from you.”

Hearing this, the twenty Starry Divine Guards fell silent.

After a moment, the young man who had spoken earlier said, ”If that is the case, then we will follow you, Captain, to swiftly annihilate this ’Han Family’ you speak of, so we can return to the Sect sooner.”

Shangguan Mingxin glanced at them, knowing that they meant well, worried that something might go wrong on her end.

”There’s no need.”

Shangguan Mingxin smiled and shook her head, ”This is my own matter. You only need to do your respective duties. If the Sect Master asks, just tell the truth.”

”But...”

”There’s no ’but.’ Don’t follow me. Return to the Sect immediately!”

The Starry Divine Guard was about to say something more, but Shangguan Mingxin interrupted him.

”What our disciples need the most right now is Spirit Stones. We have obtained three hundred and forty million Spirit Stones, which is enough for their cultivation for a while. This matter cannot be delayed. These Spirit Stones must be safely delivered back to the Sect,” she insisted.

As her voice trailed off, Shangguan Mingxin’s figure flickered, and she headed off into the distance.

The twenty Starry Divine Guards exchanged glances, eventually sighing helplessly before also heading in the direction of the Phoenix Sect.

...

In the blink of an eye, three days passed.

Within the Phoenix Sect, all twenty Starry Divine Guards returned, bringing with them the Sect Order of the Seventh-Rate Sect and the three hundred and forty million Spirit Stones.

Upon learning that Shangguan Mingxin had not yet returned, Su Han frowned but said nothing further.

”Effective immediately, all members of the Phoenix Sect, enter the Xumi Ring of the Holy Son for cultivation. Without my order, no one is to leave!”

Su Han’s voice spread throughout the entire Phoenix Sect.

After everyone had entered the Xumi Ring of the Holy Son, Su Han flew up to the city walls and gazed into the distance.

Within a thousand miles, everything was calm, but beyond that distance, there were countless heaps of snow.

The snow, due to the Phoenix Sect’s cleanup efforts, had piled up very high, enough to engulf a person.

As Su Han looked out, these snow piles began to melt gradually.

However, the melting pace was extremely slow, unlike at Mountain of the Divine Medicine, where in an instant it turned into blood-red, fierce figures.

Su Han’s Divine Sense swept over, feeling the melting of the snowflakes as well as the bloodthirsty scent within them.

”Half a year...”

Su Han took a deep breath, ”If it continues melting at this rate, in half a year, these snowflakes will completely vanish, turning into... fierce figures!”

In silence, Su Han’s figure flashed, and he too entered the Xumi Ring of the Holy Son.

...

Quickly, another three months went by.

During these three months, the Dragon Martial Continent was in chaos!

Starting from Mountain of the Divine Medicine, the snowflakes rapidly melted and spread to the southern and western parts of the Dragon Martial Continent, and now they were advancing towards the northern and eastern parts.

The entire Dragon Martial Continent was engulfed in endless war and battle.

This warfare was partly between the cultivators of the Dragon Martial Continent and the fierce figures, and the other part involved battles amongst the major Sects or between Loose Cultivators!

In this turmoil, countless despicable cultivators wished to take advantage of the situation to loot various resources.

Such events rarely happened during times of peace, mainly because the Top Ten Super Sects served as a deterrent; no one dared to act so maliciously. Even if someone did, the Super Sects would intervene and annihilate them.

That is why Super Sects are essential!

But now, the Dragon Martial Continent faced calamity. The melting of the snow was rapidly spreading toward the Central Domain, and rumors spread that the Top Ten Super Sects had sealed their gates. They forbade their disciples from going out and refused entry to outsiders.

They had their own emergencies to deal with and could no longer save the ordinary cultivators and Sects suffering amidst the chaos.