Martial Saint with Passives

”We’ll create as much chaos as we can to draw all their attention! Honglang, you take the Rebirth Bell and escape when you get the chance! Remember, you must survive! This blood debt we incur today... if you have the chance in the future, you must make them repay it a hundredfold!”

”What about everyone else...?” You Honglang asked anxiously.

”A large group will only attract suspicion, and then none of us will be able to get away! Forcing them along would just be a burden on you! To be safe, you must go alone!” You Bojun said resolutely.

”That’s right! Don’t worry about us! You need to go!” the others urged.

”No! Grand Elder, I’ll stay with you all...” You Honglang said through gritted teeth, tears welling in his eyes.

”Foolish!” You Bojun barked. ”What good is reckless bravery? Only by staying alive is there any hope for revenge! This is an order! It’s also the last thing we old men can do for the You Family!”

Another Elder added in a grave voice, ”Honglang, do as you’re told! Take the Rebirth Bell and go!”

You Honglang looked at the three elders, who were facing death with fearless resolve, and ground his teeth so hard they clicked.

Finally, he shot up from the Patriarch’s seat, fell heavily to his knees, and kowtowed three times before them. Choking back sobs, he vowed:

”I, Honglang, hereby swear an oath! In this lifetime, I will destroy the Shadow Prison Sect and the Three Sects, and I will personally kill that old dog Xie Songnian! If I break this vow, may I be struck down by the heavens and my Divine Soul be utterly annihilated!”

A smile, both gratified and tragic, touched You Bojun’s face. ”Good child... Rise. Now go, get ready. They... will be here soon.”

You Honglang wiped his tears and turned to leave.

...

BOOM!

A deafening roar suddenly erupted, shaking the very ground!

The heavy Refined Iron Wood gates of the You Manor, along with a large section of the surrounding wall, shattered and collapsed under an immense force! A cloud of dust and debris instantly plumed into the sky!

”Kill! Exterminate the Demon Sect remnants! Leave no one alive!”

Xie Songnian’s voice, laced with True Qi, thundered across the grounds.

His figure flashed into view at the manor entrance, his presence overwhelming.

Behind him followed a dense, dark mass of people.

It was the allied army of the Three Great Sects!

From the Cangyun Sect, besides Xie Songnian himself, there was Dean Feng Zhuyun of the Liufeng Courtyard, Dean Yue Lingfeng of the Lingxiao Courtyard, Dean Situ Zhen of the Thunder Shock Courtyard, and Dean Xu Qingshan of the Yunhai Courtyard.

In addition, there were numerous Elders and Stewards.

The contingent from the Taiyuan Sect was led by Vice Sect Leader Zhao Qianjun, along with several powerful Elders.

The Profound Sound Sect was led by Nun Jing Yi, a female Elder with an icy demeanor. Her disciples carried all sorts of strange musical instruments, for they specialized in using sonic waves to disturb the minds of their enemies.

One could say that the top masters of the Three Great Sects had all been deployed in full force!

The crowd stared intently at the You Manor.

In their eyes was not only the righteous fervor of exorcising evil, but also a glint of greed.

This battle would inevitably involve the division of spoils.

According to the usual rules, whoever contributed the most to the battle would have the greatest say in dividing the You Family’s vast assets afterward!

Therefore, everyone was primed and ready, just waiting for the order to charge in, kill with all their might, and seize the spoils!

Just as the crowd was about to rush in, a group of people emerged to confront them.

It was the three Supreme Elders, led by Grand Elder You Bojun!

Behind them stood dozens of the You Family’s core disciples and guards, their eyes filled with grim determination, ready to fight to the death.

”Xie Songnian! You shameless old scoundrel who framed us and colluded with the Demon Sect!” Spotting Xie Songnian at the head of the invaders, You Bojun was overcome with fury and let loose a torrent of curses. ”Even if the You Family is wiped out today, we will return as vengeful ghosts to haunt you!”

”Demon Sect remnants! How dare you spread such lies when death is at your door! Fellow cultivators, with me! Kill them!” Xie Songnian gave them no chance to say more. Fearing that any delay might bring complications, he simply waved his hand and was the first to charge forward.

The battle erupted in an instant!