Becoming evil makes you ten times stronger, but becoming a demon gives you hundredfold strength-Chapter 266 - 242 Lip Service and Tongue Battle, The Final Choice

When the Sky-splitting Sword Sect was preparing for war, Meng Yu was unaware of the various actions and deep considerations of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect’s most outstanding sect leader in a thousand years, the Heaven-Scorching Sword Maniac.

As for his various schemes and thoughts, they were nothing but a joke under the absolute military pressure of three hundred Golden Cores.

He and Ji Qiaoer concealed their shapes, went to meet Hua Miaochai, and only came out after looking over various kinds of materials for two days.

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This period of sedentary warfare was quite boring. Meng Yu didn’t engage in any espionage or psychological warfare, nor did he send anyone out to conduct raids. Other than preparing for war, what the Moon-Watching Sect had been doing lately was to accept a large number of various kinds of refugee cultivators.

The Sky-splitting Sword Sect couldn’t possibly pull all resources from twenty thousand miles away, so they set their sights on plundering the Moon-Watching Sect and the surrounding regions.

Many people initially didn’t care whether they were ruled by the Moon-Watching Sect or the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, but only after making comparisons did everyone realize that the Sky-splitting Sword Sect not only wanted Spirit Stones but also lives. You couldn’t even utter an extra word, or your entire family would be killed immediately!

Countless refugees appeared outside the gates of the Moon-Watching Sect. Meng Yu accepted all of these people. It wasn’t that he had a compassionate heart but that the Western Wastes were vast with rich resources and sparse population; it was necessary to keep some well-known people to help govern the Moon-Watching Sect’s territory in the future, right?

Moreover, since the other side had raised the banner of "Suppression of Demons and Defense of the Path," Meng Yu had to raise an even better banner.

There were many refugees, but everyone managed to get by here okay, although there was little to eat, a lot of work to do, and various supervisions and restrictions to endure, no one complained.

After coming out, Meng Yu began his inspection.

"Sect Leader Meng, your compassion is truly admirable."

Those accompanying Meng Yu on the inspection, apart from the direct disciples of the Moon-Watching Sect, included over twenty spokespersons from various small powers, even including a small group from the Five Directions Tower.

These people really thought Meng Yu had a screw loose, actually providing these people with the opportunity to work and have enough to eat (Spirit Rice)!

They knew well that many among them were agents planted by the Sky-splitting Sword Sect to consume resources or even act as spies.

"It’s nothing. The lives of demons are lives, and the lives of loose cultivators are also lives. Since everyone has sought refuge with us, we should at the very least let them have full bellies. Regarding other matters, we can only ask everyone to bear with some inconveniences."

Meng Yu chatted with everyone. It was at that moment, suddenly, a grand reputation appeared in the sky.

This shouldn’t be possible, as the Great Formation of the Moon-Watching Sect, in theory, blocked all outside noise!

But the impossible happened. Forty-one Golden Cores of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect connected their energy veins and spoke together, using a magical instrument to break through the concealment of the Long River Nine Bends Array, allowing the voices to be heard within the Moon-Watching Sect’s gates.

"Moon-Watching Sect’s Bai Qianqian, Meng Yu, you delusionally seek to reestablish the Demon Race’s Royal Court, your sins are grievous. Today, the Sky-splitting Sword Sect enacts justice on behalf of the heavens. Will you not kneel and beg for mercy?"

"Today, the leader, with forty Golden Cores, has come to this place, you all..."

Forty-one voices were blended together, but upon close listening, different statements could be made out. This was a Divine Skill, now used on the Moon-Watching Sect.

The voices of the forty-one Golden Cores scared the people below, their expressions changing in an instant.

Why are there so many enemies?

For ordinary cultivators, speaking to a Golden Core once in their lifetime would be an immense honor, each one was a force that could move mountains and seas. People dared to stay in the Moon-Watching Sect because there were five Golden Cores here. But now, was the Sky-splitting Sword Sect claiming they had forty-one?

"Huahua, take down the cover, and let everyone see the outside scene."

Against everyone’s expectations, Sect Leader Meng Yu of the Moon-Watching Sect, as if thinking the adversaries were joking, gave this order.

In an instant, the clouds that obscured everyone’s view dissipated. Then, everyone saw the densely packed Flying Boats in the sky around them, along with Golden Core Masters standing in the air.

"You youngsters are quite bold."

The voice of a middle-aged man came through, as the Sky-splitting Sword Sect also noticed the actions of the Moon-Watching Sect, and everyone paid more attention to Meng Yu who was standing among the crowd.

"May I ask for your name?"

"Sky-splitting Sword Sect, Heaven-Scorching Sword Maniac Nan Gongkun."

The appearance of the middle-aged man elicited numerous discussions among the people.

"Is he at the Peak of Golden Core?"

"Yes, it’s said that he’s unmatched throughout the Western Wastes."

"Wasn’t he said to be in retreat?"

People around Meng Yu whispered among themselves, but Meng Yu’s expression remained very calm.

"Hmm, I’ll remember you. By the way, you mentioned another forty Golden Cores, could you ask them to announce their names as well?"

"Why?"

"Since you’re here today to destroy my Moon-Watching Sect, at least let me know who has come."

Meng Yu’s demeanor was as calm as still water, without a hint of gritted teeth or anger, but an air of someone of old nobility who had seen everything and was indifferent to it all.

"I am Master Chenyangzi, young man, remember my name when you die."

"True Sage Wanrou, this is my name."

"I’ve traversed mountains and rivers, I am the True Sage of Mountains and Rivers."

One after the other, the Golden Core Masters floating in the air announced their names. They clearly understood Meng Yu’s intent – if you come to my door to destroy me on the first and fifteenth, then wait for our retaliation.

Yet, who among them cared?

In the face of absolute power, all resistance was futile, and besides, at least a hundred thousand people were watching this unfold from all sides.

Scaring them, what a joke?

The forty-one Golden Core Masters, each one announcing their names with an air of overwhelming arrogance, was a display of power, like pulling out forty-one Battleships in a fleet meant to obliterate a nation!

But their swagger not only failed to suppress Meng Yu, it turned into a laughingstock.

And Meng Yu just listened quietly unless a Golden Core female Master spoke, to whom he would occasionally ask an extra question.

"Are you married?"

"Are you single?"

"Are you divorced?"

He insulted no one, yet his attitude infuriated all the Golden Core Masters, making them fume with rage!

Everyone, of course, understood his meaning, which was that all the men were going to die, and these twelve female Golden Cores still had a chance to live!

Right, it was only now that everyone recalled Meng Yu’s moniker as the "Mad Hare Demon" and the scenes of him mingling with a bunch of birds, flowers, foxes, and the like. Also, intelligence had shown that he had already shared a bed with Song Wuqiu!

This person’s interests were a bit different from normal people’s!

This asshole!

...

Moon-Watching Sect.

Listening to one dying person after another announce their names, Meng Yu really found no interest in it at all.

Even if they were Golden Cores.

"Sigh, there are only twelve female Golden Cores; the Sky-splitting Sword Sect really is full of yang and lacking in yin. However, there are a few among those Golden Cores that are quite pretty."

Meng Yu helplessly stroked his chin, looking quite displeased.

"What? Sect Master, have you taken a fancy to those few Golden Cores? I’ve heard of several of their names when I was a child; they were my idols. If they could warm your feet, that would be simply great!"

Ji Qiaoer was brimming with enthusiasm, fantasizing about a certain possibility. The captives from the Western Wastes were often treated inhumanely.

But other people couldn’t even make such speculations; everyone was trembling with fear, feeling as though their hearts had turned to ashes. There were forty-one Golden Cores!

All those who mingled in the Western Wastes had learned from a young age that the first thing to do was to follow the strong!

"I, Wan Ning, am willing to lend an arm’s strength to the Sky-splitting Sword Sect!"

Outside the gate, a voice suddenly came through. This was a Golden Core Master watching from the sidelines; he had thrown his lot in with the Sky-splitting Sword Sect!

"I am Water Heart of the Royal Court. I wonder if I may join the Sky-splitting Sword Sect in subduing demons and exorcising devils?"

This was another one.

"I, too, am willing to follow along!"

This was the third one. Then, as the Sky-splitting Sword Sect made clear its stance, seven more Golden Cores expressed their positions.

The Sky-splitting Sword Sect’s expedition against the Moon-Watching Sect shook the entire Western Wastes. Countless Golden Cores spied from afar, for everyone knew that after this battle, the Sky-splitting Sword Sect was certain to expand rapidly!

Especially when forty-one Golden Cores stood up, some had already made up their minds to follow the wind of victory!

"Sect Master Meng, what choice will you make? There is still time to surrender!"

Nan Gongkun’s attitude was not at all arrogant, yet it gave off an overwhelming feeling.

"Is your wife pretty?"

Meng Yu politely countered.

"Meng Yu should be executed, the accomplices punished severely, surrenderers spared, and those who perform meritorious deeds rewarded!"

Nan Gongkun’s voice came through calmly.

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The conversation ended.

...

Having Hua Miaochai reopen the Shielding Formation, Meng Yu looked at his subordinates. After all, as Cultivators, most featured calm expressions, but fear could be seen.

Moreover, Nan Gongkun’s last sixteen words were very tempting.

It seemed that Meng Yu had won the verbal duel, but his skills were far from matching Nan Gongkun’s.

"Meng Yu should be executed, the accomplices punished severely, surrenderers spared, and those who perform meritorious deeds rewarded!"

Meng Yu smiled, a smile very ... interesting!

"Just now, I saw that many among you were tempted."

Meng Yu’s voice grew as cold as the Cold Wind.

"I don’t understand what kind of brains you have, to trust Nan Gongkun. Haven’t you seen their marrow-sucking tactics?

As for being tempted, I think I’ve been fair to you."

Meng Yu’s gaze swept across everyone.

"One."

Meng Yu raised a single finger.

"I don’t want to test anyone, and I find testing meaningless, but just now, I truly felt it. There were actually two or three people who were moved and developed murderous intentions toward me."

This irritated him quite a bit.

"Thank you all for accompanying me for four months, and for persisting. I know you are scared, facing forty-eight Golden Core True Sages is indeed terrifying. However, at this stage, I hope you’ll give me one day. Wait for me one day, and I’ll give you all a satisfying answer."

Meng Yu’s voice brimmed with confidence.

"During this day, Moon-Watching Sect’s gates will be completely locked; no leaving, no entering. Anyone who wishes to leave may do so without regrets. After one day, you may leave or flee; I won’t stop anyone."

Over the past four months, Meng Yu had treated everyone well, but now it was time to lay the cards on the table.

To finally take shape, an organization must go through trials by blood and fire, and these trials need to be known, understood, and accepted by all.

As well as executing a number of people.

The sands of the large waves will sift away, leaving behind those to be heavily relied upon, rising to great heights. Those who choose to leave now, I’m sorry, but I’ve given you the chance.

Look into your conscience and see, have I not treated you well?