Chapter 1004 - Chapter 1004: The Killing of the Haoran Sect Master
Chapter 1004: The Killing of the Haoran Sect Master
Editor: Henyee Translations
At the moment they saw Jiang Chengxuan, the members of the Sacred Skeleton Sect’s faces drastically changed. Jiang Chengxuan’s identity and appearance were notoriously well-known within the sect; he was essentially their arch-enemy.
Among them were higher ups of the sect who had personally witnessed Jiang Chengxuan fighting their sect master on the day the Haoran Sect attacked. The battle was intense and evenly matched.
Although they had cultivators of Dao Mastery among them, they knew they were still not a match for Jiang Chengxuan, the Master of the Haoran Sect.
However, just as they began to panic and thought about fleeing, the sharp-eyed leader of the demonic cultivators noticed something unusual about Jiang Chengxuan. He saw Jiang Chengxuan’s surprise upon recognizing them but also noted that Jiang Chengxuan had not attacked them yet. This led him to suspect there was more to the situation than met the eye.
He used a voice transmission to stop the other panicke members and stared fiercely at Jiang Chengxuan.
Despite facing the hostility of these Sacred Skeleton Sect cultivators, Jiang Chengxuan remained composed, showing no signs of panic.
In reality, even though Jiang Chengxuan had reached the peak of Dao Mastery with the help of immortal enlightenment, his physical state was still very weak. The wounds from his trial through the Seven Kills Array had healed, but he still bore some scars.
This combination of factors prevented him from taking immediate action against these demonic cultivators.
However, the demonic cultivators interpreted his condition differently. They speculated that Jiang Chengxuan must have gained some significant opportunities here but had been injured in the process, possibly leaving him in a weakened state.
This assumption filled the demonic cultivators with excitement. For them, Jiang Chengxuan was not only an enemy who had suppressed their sect but had also driven them from their ancestral lands—a mortal enemy in their eyes.
Even after their ancestor awoke and saw the state of the sect, he was furious. Although they were primarily interested in benefits, the actions of Jiang Chengxuan and the Haoran Sect felt like a personal affront, especially since it had been a junior at the Dao Mastery level who had stood against them.
As a result, the Mahayana ancestor had issued a decree within the Sacred Skeleton Sect that anyone who killed a Haoran Sect cultivator would be richly rewarded. Anyone who eliminated a high-ranking member of the Haoran Sect could rise to the position of Grand Elder and sit on equal footing with the sect leader.
Originally, the sect members were eager but lacked the courage because they were acutely aware of the current strength of the Haoran Sect.
However, upon entering the Immortal cave abode, the demonic cultivators thought they might have a chance to exploit a situation—like now, which seemed like a perfect opportunity.
An isolated Haoran Sect Master, severely wounded, potentially carrying numerous fortunes—this was a golden opportunity.
If they could kill Jiang Chengxuan, they could return as the new leaders of the Sacred Skeleton Sect.
Furthermore, the treasures carried by the Haoran Sect Master would become their spoils of war—an unimaginable wealth that no demonic cultivator could resist.
“Master Jiang, you don’t look so good,” observed the leading demonic cultivator, growing more confident in his speculation after noticing Jiang Chengxuan’s prolonged inaction.
“People from the Sacred Skeleton Sect? How did you get in here?” Jiang countered, not addressing the provocation.
He was more curious about how these demonic forces had managed to infiltrate the Immortal cave abode given the expected restrictions and surveillance by the righteous forces.
“Heh, Master Jiang, I can tell you all about it, but it will cost you your life!” the demonic cultivator said ominously.
“Attack!”
The demonic cultivators spoke slowly. At that moment, the Dao Mastery-level demonic cultivator from the Sacred Skeleton Sect suddenly attacked Jiang Chengxuan with a ferocious burst of demonic energy.
Clearly, Jiang Chengxuan’s non-response was interpreted by these demonic cultivators as a sign of weakness.
Without hesitation, and unsure if there were other allies of the righteous alliance nearby, they manifested the rule of the Sacred Skeleton Sect, forming gigantic skeletal phantasms that spanned heaven and earth.
The group of demonic cultivators immediately surrounded Jiang Chengxuan, their huge skeletal phantasms with ghostly flames in their eyes, their enormous bone claws tearing through the void toward him.
Caught in this ghastly domain with only twenty percent of his power, Jiang Chengxuan manifested the Five Elements Samsara rule, forcibly erecting a defense.
Rumble!
Countless bone claws hammered on the barrier of the Five Elements Samsara, causing explosions and shaking the void incessantly.
“He really is injured; heaven truly favors us! Hahaha! The Sacred Skeleton Sect will soon be mine to command!” the leader of the demonic cultivators exclaimed ecstatically, laughing arrogantly.
From this clash, he indeed confirmed that Jiang Chengxuan’s power was far from its peak state.
“Kill! Kill the Haoran Sect’s Master, and the ancestor will surely reward us greatly!” someone among the demonic cultivators excitedly shouted, igniting a frenzy of greed among them all.
The prospect of killing the Haoran Sect’s Master represented an unprecedented honor; such a deed would be remembered forever in the annals of demonic cultivation, marking a historic achievement.
For these frenzied demonic cultivators, notoriety was a significant reward.
Many had joined the demonic path driven by the pursuit of power and the allure of wealth, motivated by their own greed.
With such incentives, the group of demonic cultivators no longer held back.
They unleashed their full strength ruthlessly, manifesting terrifying forces of death and annihilation.
Each one of these demonic cultivators was an elite of the Sacred Skeleton Sect, qualified to be part of such an expedition into the Immortal cave abode due to their prowess.
At this moment, deploying their full capabilities, the power they unleashed was on par with those at the peak of Dao Mastery.
The endless streams of death energy and the rule of obliteration enveloped Jiang Chengxuan, effectively sealing him in a lethal lock.
A terrifying torrent of magical force, akin to a cataclysmic flood, descended upon Jiang Chengxuan.