Chapter 179 Dual Blades, Icy Brilliance in the Martial World (48)

Nan Ling raised a toast and proclaimed, “All of you present here were heroes and valiant figures. And from six years ago until now, the Blood Devil Cult has been rampant in its slaughter, annihilating many sects or factions such as the Azure Heights Faction, Cloudfall School, Pine Mountain Sect, and Wind Guardian Hall in order to seize treasures and martial arts techniques. This act goes against the principles of chivalry and humanity. The Blood Devil Cult must be eradicated!”

“Alliance Leader, just say the word!”

“My father fell at the hands of the Blood Devil Cult. I’m the first to support the Alliance Leader’s decision to eradicate them!”

“The Blood Devil Cult took away my loved ones, leaving me in dire straits. Alliance Leader, I’m ready to follow your orders in eliminating them.”

“Who knows if the next target of this insane Blood Devil Cult will be us? Only by eliminating this great menace can we find peace of mind.”

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Qi Jiayan looked at this group of indignant people and said meaningfully, “It seems the Blood Devil Cult has committed many atrocities.”

Bai Tang agreed, saying, “They’re like rats scurrying in broad daylight, everyone wants to see them gone.”

Qi Jiayan casually inquired, “Have you seen how the Blood Devil Cult trains its disciples, Young Lady Bai?”

Bai Tang had seen it during her time in Narrow Heaven, so she nodded, “Yes, I have. They take some children with a good foundation for training, first nurturing their emotions, and then letting them kill each other.”

Qi Jiayan added, “I’ve heard people say this is called ‘extinguishing humanity’. To survive, you must be cold-blooded and ruthless. They make you feel inferior, as if you’re nothing but a servant. Even if they ordered you to kneel and lick their feet, you’d comply.”

Bai Tang sighed, “That’s why such an organization shouldn’t exist.”

During Nan Ling’s impassioned speech, after everyone had a drink, the emotions were further heightened under the influence of alcohol.

Qi Jiayan toyed with his cup of wine, “Indeed, they should not exist.”

They finished the toast.

Qi Jiayan asked again, “Young Lady Bai, will you join the team to eradicate the Blood Devil Cult?”

Bai Tang still shook her head, smiling, “As long as I know the location, I am sufficient alone.”

Someone sneered, “What an arrogant girl, ignorant of her place.”

Weng Quan came out with a manuscript. “According to the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion’s statistics, my sister, Ah Tang, has been undefeated for three years. Even when confronted with the leader of the Blood Devil Cult, they could only retreat. I rank tenth on the list of martial arts masters, but Ah Tang, even with severe injuries, killed Ba Tongtian and rose to ninth place. Those who attempted to kill for the so-called treasure map afterward were all defeated by Ah Tang’s dual blades. She now ranks fourth, but she may not stay there for long.”

Weng Quan’s hidden identity was the young master of Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, and using data from the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, made everyone believe him.

The person who sneered earlier muttered under his breath and fell silent.

The implication of Weng Quan’s words was clear—the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion believed that Bai Tang ranked higher than fourth on the list of martial arts masters, suggesting her strength might be even more terrifying.

Qi Jiayan commented casually, “Someone who can jump down from the Narrow Heaven and return is no ordinary person, right?”

Nan Ling became even more impassioned, “Heroes and female heroes, I have discovered the specific location of the Blood Devil Cult, it is the Snow Mountain, with about two thousand disciples. They are not our opponents! Let’s unite in our hatred of the enemy, drink this cup of wine, and three days later, we will strike the Blood Devil Cult! Purge this malignant tumor from the martial world!”

An untimely voice spoke up, “You all really need to change this habit. Getting excited and drinking, don’t you realize there’s something in the wine?”

The faces of the crowd changed as they looked at the speaker.

Bai Tang remained unruffled, showing no signs of discomfort. Qi Jiayan’s gaze shifted, resting on his wrist as his expression grew serious, “Indeed, there is something in the wine, a colorless and tasteless paralyzing powder.”

Qi Jiayan’s words convinced many. Many people immediately used their internal energy but ended up spitting out a mouthful of blood.

“It’s truly a paralyzing powder!”

“Healer Qi, do you have an antidote? Hurry up and bring out the antidote!”

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