Chapter 30

"Zhao Tanchu, step back."

Just as everyone was fighting fiercely, a deep voice echoed throughout the courtyard. Zhao Tanchu recognized it as his own Tantou's voice and quickly took advantage of the opponent's momentary lapse to withdraw and step aside.

The middle-aged man from the Five Poisons Sect was still puzzled when a huge, formidable axe light appeared above his head. He immediately felt terrified, his body hair standing on end. In the face of life and death, his reaction speed was unprecedented.

It was clear that the strange staff in his hand emitted a black light. He clenched his teeth and held the staff tightly, facing the axe light.

"Boom!"

"Crack!"

A cracking sound echoed in everyone's ears. Under the terrified gaze of the middle-aged man from the Five Poisons Sect, the axe light sliced through the black staff like cutting through melons and vegetables, splitting it in two and fiercely striking the middle-aged man.

"Puff!"

A mouthful of blood spewed out, and the middle-aged man fell heavily to the ground, his eyes filled with fear and shock as he looked at the figure holding the large axe, which seemed like a demon.

"Hmph, overestimating yourself." Fan Song glanced contemptuously at the fallen middle-aged man, turned around, and looked at the crowd who had been stunned by the axe. Everyone subconsciously stopped fighting and looked at Fan Song in shock. The disciples of the Sun Moon Holy Sect were excited, while the disciples of the Five Poisons Sect were terrified.

"Those who do not want to die, surrender now. Our Holy Sect's Eastern Sect Leader is merciful and can spare your lives. Otherwise, you will all be executed on the spot." Fan Song shouted angrily.

The morale of the Sun Moon Holy Sect members surged, while the Five Poisons Sect members all subconsciously swallowed their saliva. Seeing that their Sixth Rank leader could not withstand a single axe, they were all terrified. Although the Five Poisons Sect's rules were strict, life was right in front of them, and they hesitated as they looked at each other.

"Brothers, don't listen to him, break through and protect our sect." Suddenly, a tall man who seemed to have a high status shouted loudly.

"Hmph, courting death." Fan Song roared angrily, raised his large axe, and another axe light appeared, fiercely chopping towards the tall man.

"Ah!"

"Puff!"

The tall man fell to the ground, spitting blood continuously, with a long bloody wound that wouldn't stop bleeding.

However, Fan Song had a sense of measure. Although it seemed he showed no mercy, the middle-aged leader and the tall man were not dead, just completely unable to resist.

Fan Song and his team were very familiar with the Five Poisons Sect, a very united sect. If they killed their leader, the Five Poisons Sect disciples would likely not surrender but fight to the death. Fan Song and his team, all shrewd, understood from Eastern Unparalleled's intentions that he wanted to subdue the Five Poisons Sect, not destroy it. Therefore, Fan Song held back, wanting to subdue these people.

After all, if they really subdued the Five Poisons Sect, these people would be their own people, their subordinates. If not for this thought, these people would have been killed by Fan Song long ago.

However, if these people chose to resist again, Fan Song would no longer hold back and kill them all.

As for subduing the Five Poisons Sect, subduing them after they were defeated would be fine, Fan Song thought.

The remaining Five Poisons Sect disciples looked at the two leaders who were bleeding on the ground but not dead, and they all looked at the remaining high-ranking people with a mix of fear and hope.

The remaining few experts looked at each other, none knowing what to do. They wanted to surrender but didn't want to be the first to do so.

Fan Song, holding the large axe, stared fiercely at the Five Poisons Sect disciples with his bloodthirsty eyes, his expression becoming increasingly impatient. The large axe in his hand was gradually raised, showing that he had little patience left. The surrounding Sun Moon Holy Sect disciples also gradually tightened their weapons, their fierce expressions becoming more intense.

The atmosphere on the scene became extremely tense.

"Cough, cough, cough!" At this moment, the middle-aged leader coughed up more blood, immediately drawing everyone's attention.

Several Five Poisons Sect disciples rushed to the middle-aged man's side, frantically helping him stop the bleeding. Fan Song did not stop them.

"Good, good, listen to my orders..." The man said intermittently, "Surrender, I will take responsibility for the consequences."

Upon hearing this, the many Five Poisons Sect disciples subconsciously sighed in relief.

"Clang, clang, clang...!"

Relaxing their grip, the Five Poisons Sect disciples dropped their weapons on the ground. Seeing this, the Sun Moon Holy Sect disciples also sighed in relief, at least they were no longer in danger.

"Hmm, very good, take them away." Fan Song put down the large axe and waved his hand.

Immediately, the Five Poisons Sect disciples were taken away by the Sun Moon Holy Sect disciples.

"Send a message to Deputy Tantou Shangguan Yun, see how he is doing." Fan Song said to a Sun Moon Holy Sect disciple beside him.

"Yes."

...

In a city not far from Fan Song, Shangguan Yun, holding a long sword, was quickly attacking the Five Poisons Sect camp with several Tantou. The Five Poisons Sect disciples were retreating, and the battle ended soon.

At this moment, someone reported, "Deputy Tantou, Tantou has sent a message by pigeon, saying that the situation there is resolved."

"Ha ha ha, Tantou is indeed impressive, much faster than us." Shangguan Yun laughed and continued, "Send a message to Tantou, tell him that we have also handled the situation and are waiting for his next orders."

"Yes."

...

In the late afternoon, Eastern Unparalleled received Fan Song's message, which detailed their specific situation and their next actions.

After pondering, Eastern Unparalleled agreed to Fan Song's next actions by pigeon.

In fact, Eastern Unparalleled was not worried about Fan Song's Black Tortoise Hall. The outer forces of the Five Poisons Sect could only cause minor trouble for Fan Song and Shangguan Yun. What he was concerned about was the Vermilion Bird Hall led by Zhao He and Qu Yang.

The Vermilion Bird Hall was heading straight for the Five Poisons Sect's headquarters, and they would definitely face resistance from the Five Poisons Sect. If it came to a direct confrontation, the Vermilion Bird Hall, plus Ren Woxing, would not be weaker than the Five Poisons Sect, and might even be stronger. After all, Ren Woxing was a master-level expert. However, the various poisons and venomous creatures of the Five Poisons Sect could not be underestimated, and might cause unpredictable changes in the battle.

Having Ping Erzhi follow was not entirely safe, but Eastern Unparalleled did not want the Vermilion Bird Hall to engage in a direct confrontation with the Five Poisons Sect. He only wanted them to block the Five Poisons Sect headquarters, intimidate them, and gather all their forces, waiting for his arrival to capture them all. With Zhao He's deep scheming, he should be able to accomplish this task.

Thinking about this, Eastern Unparalleled said solemnly, "Order Fan Song and Shangguan Yun to speed up and join forces with Zhao He and the Vermilion Bird Hall as soon as possible."

"Yes."

A voice responded from outside the door.

...

At this moment, in the main tent of the Vermilion Bird Hall's camp, Zhao He, Qu Yang, and Ren Woxing were present.

At this moment, all three had unhappy expressions, with a hint of anger.

"Report to Tantou." Suddenly, a voice came from outside the tent.

"Come in and speak." Zhao He's anger deepened, and he said solemnly.

"Yes." Then a tall man entered the tent, bowed, and said, "Report to Tantou, another brother has been poisoned by a venomous creature while on patrol. Mr. Ping has already gone to help."

"Um, I know, you may go." Zhao He waved his hand with a serious face.

"Yes, I will take my leave."

After the tall man left the tent, Qu Yang said with a worried expression, "This is the twenty-third time today. The Five Poisons Sect people dare not confront us directly and only use these underhanded methods. If it weren't for Mr. Ping, these twenty-three brothers would have died without knowing why."

Zhao He said solemnly, "The closer we get to the Five Poisons Sect, the more forests and venomous insects and beasts there are. If it weren't for the special antidote pills made by Mr. Ping and his presence, it would be difficult for us to proceed. What is even more despicable is that the Five Poisons Sect people keep sending these venomous creatures to ambush our disciples."

After a pause, Zhao He looked at Ren Woxing and said with a sincere smile, "Does Tantou Ren have any good ideas? I am willing to hand over the command to Tantou Ren."

"Old fox." Ren Woxing cursed Zhao He in his heart but showed a sincere smile on his face, "Tantou Zhao is too kind. The Sect Leader has instructed that Tantou Zhao is in charge, and I am just a fighter. Moreover, Tantou Zhao is brave and wise. How can the small tricks of the Five Poisons Sect be a problem for you? As long as Tantou Zhao gives the order, I am willing to be your vanguard."

"Tantou Ren is joking, joking. I dare not. Who else can make you a vanguard except the Sect Leader?" Zhao He said with a hint of fear on his face.

Then, he continued with a smile, "Since the Sect Leader has given the order, I will not be too polite."

"Tantou Zhao, just give the order." Ren Woxing laughed heartily.

Zhao He also laughed. The two smiled at each other, both secretly cursing each other as bastards in their hearts.

Zhao He never intended to hand over the command to Ren Woxing. He knew that if he really did, his life would be over. Eastern Unparalleled would never use someone who didn't listen to him, and he might even be in danger.

He said this only because Ren Woxing was a master-level expert. Although Eastern Unparalleled was in control, now that he was not present, Ren Woxing's strength still gave Zhao He considerable pressure, so he was testing him.

This was also why Ren Woxing cursed Zhao He in his heart. Zhao He was testing him, and he was well aware of it. He also knew that if he really said he would take the command, Zhao He would not only refuse but also report his behavior to Eastern Unparalleled immediately.

Whether Eastern Unparalleled would kill him, Ren Woxing didn't know, but he would definitely never leave Blackwood Cliff again. Although he was the leader of the Green Dragon Hall, the Green Dragon Hall was under Eastern Unparalleled's watchful eye.

Moreover, Deputy Tantou Zhang Chengyun and the ten Tantou were all Eastern Unparalleled's confidants, and his trusted subordinates, like Xiang Wentian, were under the command of Zhang Chengfeng, the leader of the White Tiger Hall. His other trusted subordinates were scattered, which was Eastern Unparalleled's way of restricting and guarding him.

Therefore, he rarely interfered in the affairs of the Green Dragon Hall, not wanting to give Eastern Unparalleled the impression that he still wanted power. If he interfered with the command of the Vermilion Bird Hall now, Eastern Unparalleled would definitely suspect him.

(Chapter 2, late, sorry.)

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