Martial God Asura

Chapter 6672: Ambush

“Elders, I’ll take responsibility if we fail to capture Chu Feng after channeling the Netherworld God Bestowment,” Baili Xukong said.

“Take responsibility? How do you intend to do so?” Cang Li sneered.

“You can decide how you wish to deal with me. I’ll have no complaints even if you choose to take my life,” Baili Xukong said.

Those words shocked all six neutral elders, including Cang Li, as well as the members of the conservative faction. Did Baili Xukong really trust Jie Tianran so much as to stake his life on this matter?

“Baili Xukong, you have to keep your word,” Cang Li said.

“I, Baili Xukong, am a man of my word,” Baili Xukong replied adamantly.

“Xukong, there’s no reason for us to take your life even if Chu Feng doesn’t come, but this matter concerns the Netherworld God Bestowment. Squandering it is equivalent to squandering our Netherworld Sect’s future and our Netherworld Master’s efforts. If Chu Feng doesn’t come, you’ll have to listen to us from now on,” Ting Yun said.

“I, Baili Xukong, swear to obey the six lords unconditionally if Chu Feng doesn’t come. I won’t hesitate even if you ask me to kill Jie Tianran right away then.” Baili Xukong raised his palm and made a vow.

His words cornered the six neutral elders, though they had only steered the conversation in this direction because they were already inclined to activate the Netherworld God Bestowment.

“Let’s go with this, then. We shall activate the Netherworld God Bestowment to ambush Chu Feng,”

Ting Yun looked at the other five, who nodded in agreement. The six neutral elders were aligned on this matter.

“Elders, I understand that channeling Netherworld God Bestowment is extremely dangerous, which is why I have requested Jie Tianran to craft talisman papers based on the Netherworld God Bestowment’s stringent requirements to aid you. I have inspected the talisman papers and confirmed that they are safe, so you can use them with ease of mind,” Baili Xukong said.

He took out a box and opened it. In it were eighteen talisman papers.

“Baili Xukong, you were already planning for us to activate the Netherworld God Bestowment to capture Chu Feng right from the start, weren’t you?” Cang Li looked at Baili Xukong in contempt.

“Milord, I’m doing this all for the Netherworld Sect,” Baili Xukong replied.

Back when Chu Feng barged into the Undying Starfield, Baili Xukong had subtly suggested that the six neutral elders channel the Netherworld God Bestowment to capture Chu Feng. However, the six neutral elders turned down the suggestion under the pretext of it not being with them.

But how could they not bring something as valuable as the Netherworld God Bestowment with them?

Baili Xukong knew that the six neutral elders were merely afraid that failure would cost them their lives, though he didn’t point that out. In truth, the six neutral elders were indispensable to the current Netherworld Sect. Losing them would be a huge blow to the Netherworld Sect.

That was why Baili Xukong didn’t insist on the matter, instead requesting Jie Tianran to forge these talisman papers.

The six neutral elders took the talisman papers and inspected them. Upon confirming that they were effective, they breathed a sigh of relief.

“You have done well, Xukong,” Ting Yun said.

“Milord, this is all for the Netherworld Sect,” Baili Xukong replied. He was repeating his previous words, but those present could tell that he was getting at something.

With that, the meeting was dismissed.

Even though Dongfang Hansong was absent from the meeting, the members of the conservative faction dared not disobey the seven other elders. So, they followed the orders and formed a defense line around the phenomenon.

As other Netherworld Sectmembers scattered, the six neutral elders remained in the hall.

Ting Yun took out a sculpture that emanated a red aura. It resembled a humanoid monster, and it felt terrifying and imposing. It was the Netherworld God Bestowment.

Weng!

One of the talisman papers suddenly turned into energy that enveloped Lie Shan’s body.

“Why are you using it so quickly?” Ting Yun asked.

“We’re risking our lives to channel the Netherworld God Bestowment. Each of us has three talisman papers anyway; there’s no need for us to scrimp and save. We can just ask Jie Tianran for more if we finish them. You should try it as well. It feels good,” Lie Shan replied.

His words made sense, so the other five also activated a talisman paper each. Soon, a satisfied smile appeared on their faces.

Even Cang Li couldn’t help but drop a compliment, “Jie Tianran is indeed a formidable world spiritist.”

This talisman paper greatly increased their chances of successfully channeling the Netherworld God Bestowment.

Just then, Cang Li narrowed his eyes and said, “You all set off first. I’ll arrive a bit later.”

“Is Hansong back?” Ting Yun asked.

“That’s right.”

“What did you tell Hansong to do?”

“Just some private matters. Can I not reveal it first?”

“Of course. We might be close brothers, but we should still respect each other’s privacy. Tell Hansong to focus on ambushing Chu Feng and steer clear of the black bracelet. It’d be ideal if it’s just a backlash, but if Jie Tianran really tampered with the bracelets, we might end up as his puppets. One of us should at least remain to pass down the Netherworld Sect’s legacy.

“I don’t doubt Baili Xukong’s loyalty, but if I have to entrust the Netherworld Sect to someone, Hansong is a more trustworthy candidate,” Ting Yun replied.

“All right.” Cang Li nodded.

He made his way to the location he had agreed upon with Dongfang Hansong.

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“He isn’t Lord Netherworld Master’s descendant?” Cang Li was disappointed when he heard the result from Dongfang Hansong.

“Lord Cang Li, I also wish that Chu Feng were Lord Netherworld Master’s descendant, but the result speaks for itself.”

Dongfang Hansong took out the two fused bloodline auras; they were rejecting each other, a sign that they weren’t from the same person. He had tampered with the bloodline auras, but he was so skilled that not even Cang Li could see through his deception.

“I must have been thinking too much.” Cang Li lowered his head in disappointment. He suddenly recalled something and asked, “Yun Ao’s life token has shattered. Is that true?”

“I split ways with Lord Yun Ao to search for Chu Hanxian’s possessions, but the Great Chiliocosm Upper Realm is where Chu Feng’s clan resides. The Chu Clan Alliance has stationed many experts there. Lord Yun Ao stumbled upon them and was killed,” Dongfang Hansong replied.

“How dare the Chu Clan Alliance murder a cherished elder of our Netherworld Sect?” Cang Li was infuriated. He trusted Dongfang Hansong and didn’t doubt the latter’s words. “The Chu Clan Alliance was built for Chu Feng, so he is still the culprit of it all.”