Stronger by Killing

Wei Wuya casually slaughtered two Grandmasters, watching those Demon Dao experts activate the Grand Array, with a trace of disdain on his face. He appeared unhurried and indifferent, much like a cat toying with a mouse.

A grand array shot skywards, its terrifying power fluctuating madly.

Ghost Hand was at the center of the array, shouting, "Wei Wuya, even if you are a Land Immortal, I don’t believe you can kill all of us before your energy is exhausted. Don’t think I don’t know that once a Land Immortal’s special energy is depleted, they are only equivalent to a regular Supreme Grandmaster!"

Wei Wuya glanced at Ghost Hand with blood-red eyes, sneering, "Is that so? Then try to see if you can exhaust my energy!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Wei Wuya charged with his sword!

...

In the Qianyu Mountain range, on a mountain trail.

Saintess Kou Baimen was leading her trusted followers in a swift retreat.

When the grand array on Qianyu Mountain was activated, a follower hastily asked, "Saintess, are we still leaving now?"

"Why not?" Kou Baimen replied.

The follower said, "Didn’t you say before that the methods used by Land Immortals need to replenish energy that isn’t Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, and once they exhaust their stored energy, they’re just like an ordinary Supreme Grandmaster, maybe even worse.

Now that the grand array of Qianyu Mountain is activated, and there are tens of thousands of disciples there, surely they can exhaust Wei Wuya, and he will definitely flee far away. Why not wait until then to return? If we run away now, won’t we cut ourselves off from the Holy Dao forever?"

Kou Baimen glanced at the follower and said, "Do you think you understand Land Immortals better than Wei Wuya?"

"Uh..." The follower was stunned.

Kou Baimen continued, "Since none of us understands Land Immortals better than Wei Wuya, do you think he wouldn’t have thought of what we thought of? If he dared to come, it means he has absolute confidence to capture us all. Staying would only mean waiting for death.

Does the Holy Dao or Righteous Dao matter? In this world, survival is the king’s path. After today, the seemingly grand Holy Dao will be shattered into pieces. Why stay here? Even if Wei Wuya doesn’t eradicate the Holy Dao today, he won’t have another chance? Even if we could seize control of the Moon Worship Sect, what’s the point?"

The follower suddenly understood and asked, "Then... Saintess, where shall we go now?"

Kou Baimen squinted slightly and said, "First, escape from here, then gather our people to seek allegiance to Gu Zhan."

The follower was shocked and said, "Saintess, Wei Wuya has achieved Land Immortal status, and there’s an Elder Celestial Master in Sword King City. How can Gu Zhan protect us?"

Kou Baimen said gravely, "Only Gu Zhan can protect us now. We have many grievances with Sword King City with our Yin Kui Sect. If Sword King City truly controls the whole Yunxi, even if we escape Yunzhou, we will face endless pursuits.

But Gu Zhan, he is the number one Grandmaster in the world. Since Wei Wuya can achieve Land Immortal status, I don’t believe Gu Zhan would fall short. After all, he achieved such feats in his twenties!"

"But the problem now is that Wei Wuya has already achieved Land Immortal status?" The follower said, "Gu Zhan is supremely talented, but he is still young. Saintess, I suggest escaping Yunzhou. Even if we have to keep hiding, there is still a slim chance of survival!"

Kou Baimen shook her head slightly and said, "Let’s take a gamble. Rong Yichu recruited me before this, meaning they surely have a countermeasure. Even if not, we could still escape with Gu Zhan.

Gu Zhan currently lacks resources, and his subordinates vary. He is about to face the oppression from Sword King City. Seeking allegiance to him now would earn his attention. If we wait until he doesn’t need us, what good would that do? Even if we flee with him, it’s better than fleeing on our own. At least, his potential is there, and I believe he can also achieve Land Immortal status!"

The follower remained uneasy and advised, "Saintess, we could return to the Ten Thousand Mountains. There, we have Red Flower Granny, the ancestor of the Moon Worship Sect..."

Kou Baimen shook her head, "We’ve deserted during battle, severing ties with the Moon Worship Sect. Furthermore, Wei Wuya appeared without warning. Sword King City now has two Land Immortals. They will definitely target Red Flower Granny, the greatest threat, first. No matter who wins, we won’t fare well. We’ve already severed ties with the Righteous and Demonic Daos. Only Gu Zhan, the third party, is the most suitable choice!"

With that, Kou Baimen scanned her followers and said, "I won’t force you. Those willing to seek allegiance to Gu Zhan, come with me. Those unwilling can leave on their own!"

Though intended as persuasion,

Kou Baimen held immense prestige in the Yin Kui Sect,

She had made up her mind, and no one really left.

Immediately, everyone quickly set off on the road.

...

In the human world of April, early summer.

In Yiling City, normal civilian life was gradually resuming, with long streets slowly bustling again.

No matter how chaotic the world may be, or how turbulent the Martial World, ordinary people still have to live their lives. Although going out amidst chaotic times posed risks, hiding at home would have a family starved to death.

At the intersection of a long street,

Rong Yichu stood on a bridge, carefully inspecting the river below—a man-made river that had begun to flow with water.

Nangong Weiyang led a team to the bridgehead, wearing golden armor, dismounted, and walked onto the bridge carrying the Fangtian Halberd, saying, "Military Advisor, is there a problem with this river?"