Chapter 1774 - 1777: What to Do
At the very moment Lu Xiaobu and Xin Lifeng just met each other.
The entire God Slaying City, upon discovering the whole truth, was filled with cries of despair.
Countless people who lost everything wanted to die.
However, fortunately, they were cultivators, their desire for life much stronger than that of ordinary people.
So, their first reaction was to seek revenge, to find Qin Hai and retrieve their spirit stones!
From Xu Bang to the low-level cultivators, everyone shared the same thought; a Golden Core Stage cultivator couldn’t have run far, he could definitely be found.
Thus, a throng of cultivators spread out following the traces Qin Hai left.
But the traces truly left by Lu Xiaobu with Qin Hai were subconsciously ignored.
Not just the chaotic search in God Slaying City.
Because many of these trails led to other cities, many cities were stirred by these cultivators.
The cities, having just recently experienced war, were instantly provoked.
The previously settled policy of recuperation was disregarded at this moment.
The one with the biggest fist calls the shots, and the God Slaying Alliance has the biggest fist. Now with all this fuss, who knows if they intend to attack again?
So they were vigilant, they resisted.
And their resistance fueled the anger among the cultivators from God Slaying City, who left with nothing but their pants.
You dare resist?!
We come from God Slaying City!
We were only searching, but looking at your behavior, could you be in cahoots with Qin Hai?!
These people were blinded by rage.
And some were driven by greed—Damn it, we’re out of spirit stones, who cares about your plight? Rob them!
Thus, small-scale chaos erupted!
Chaos upon chaos led to even greater tumult.
In the end, who knows which hotheaded individual shouted, "They’re all rebels here, kill them all!"
At that shout, the people facing them were startled and furious: "Damn it! God Slaying Alliance has no principles, this is burning bridges, everyone run!"
So, even greater chaos erupted!
Countless people scattered and fled.
And while the people from the God Slaying Alliance were smugly counting their spoils, these chaotic folks burst forth as if cold water was poured into boiling oil—exploding in an uproar!
As soon as there were members of the God Slaying Alliance entering cities to find Qin Hai, as these scattered people arrived, a sense of suspicion arose towards the God Slaying Alliance.
Then, suspicion grew heavier, finally leading to chaotic outbreaks!
Thus began, centered around God Slaying City, riots and rebellions erupted in over a dozen surrounding cities.
The God Slaying Alliance received the news immediately, beginning to suppress!
However, the suppression led to more resistance!
Unwilling to accept being deceived by Qin Hai, unable to find Qin Hai, they were even less willing to return the seized possessions.
Hence, carrying the orders from the God Slaying Alliance, they became increasingly reckless.
And those who were robbed and injured became even more relentless; they sought revenge!
And the rebellious forces already mixed among them, responded promptly, beginning to organize resistance.
Even among them, there were quite a few high-level cultivators!
Although they couldn’t perceive Lu Xiaobu’s plot, they could reckon one thing.
That was even if they followed the rebellious forces to rob amidst the chaos, even if the rebellion was eventually quelled, they wouldn’t be excessively punished.
After all, this was the territory of the God Slaying Alliance, their main stronghold, they wouldn’t want it to be excessively bloody!
This means it’s a risk-free deal!
So, what are they waiting for?!
Thus, originally the most stable Southeast Gourd Island, fell into chaos!
At this moment, the chaos in Southeast Gourd Island was no less than the beast tide impact that hit Northwest Gourd Island before.
These intelligent and targeted cultivators, once thrown into chaos, were in a way more destructive than the simplistic thinking beast tide!
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As all this unfolded in Southwest Huludao, not far from Gourd Waist, Lu Xiaobu was speaking with Xin Lifeng about all this.
Xin Lifeng was already ashen-faced and shivering!
He comprehended everything, hence his reaction!
"Of course, none of this actually matters to you; the most important thing is one point." Lu Xiaobu looked towards Xin Lifeng.
"What?"
Xin Lifeng said hoarsely, his voice raspy, as if squeezed from his throat.
"That is, if you return, regardless of whether others survive or not, you will definitely die!" Lu Xiaobu said seriously.
"No matter if your boss thinks you’re the mastermind or not, you helped Qin Hai, that’s a fact!"
Lu Xiaobu continued to unravel the situation for Xin Lifeng.
"Sure, maybe your boss trusts you deeply, even more than his son!"
"But, so what?"
"You say, who’s the most suitable?"
Lu Xiaobu said calmly.
While listening to these words, Xin Lifeng felt as if he was falling into an abyss!
Who is the most suitable?!
Obviously him!
Xin Lifeng, being both the Great Master in charge of war and previously the fall guy for the failed plan,
With the current mess, if he doesn’t take the fall, who will?!
Yes, this devil is right—he will die! He will definitely die! Regardless of how events unfold later, he will die!
"So, I once again, and for the last time sincerely invite you to join me!" Lu Xiaobu flashed a smile.
And at this time, the two Out-of-Body Stage cultivators who were with Xin Lifeng in besieging Lu Xiaobu just arrived.
They looked at Lu Xiaobu and smacked their lips: "Xin Lifeng, this is the formidable enemy you mentioned? A Nascent Soul Stage? Isn’t this making a fuss over nothing?"
They hadn’t even noticed Xin Lifeng’s complexion, casually speaking.
"Did you get the information wrong? But regardless, you can’t renege on the benefits you promised us!"
"That’s right, that’s right, you can’t renege!"
The two chatted casually, not taking Lu Xiaobu seriously at all.
Finally, Xin Lifeng spoke, his voice frighteningly hoarse, barely audible: "How should I proceed?"
Upon hearing this, the two Out-of-Body Stage cultivators were taken aback: "Xin Lifeng, are you daft? Weren’t you the one who called us here? Why are you now asking us how to proceed?"
However, Xin Lifeng ignored them, staring straight at Lu Xiaobu.
"Do I need to say more?" Lu Xiaobu smiled: "Welcome!"
With those words, Lu Xiaobu’s figure suddenly vanished.
The two Out-of-Body Stage cultivators were taken aback, quickly approaching Xin Lifeng: "What’s going on?!"
And then!
"Thud!"
Xin Lifeng’s hand pierced through one of the unsuspecting Out-of-Body Stage cultivators!
The atmosphere instantly froze!