Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit-Chapter 204 - 165 After 1 Month!

Time flies by.

In the blink of an eye, it was November.

It’s been a month since the battle at Iron Arm Monkey Mountain.

Pengshan County.

Pengshan City.

Yang Xiong discussed military and political affairs with the elders of the Civil Affairs Bureau and Military Affairs Office.

"As of yesterday, all six major cities and seven minor cities in Anhua County have been conquered. The City Guard has taken up residence in an orderly fashion, stabilizing the city situation quickly. However, outside the cities, in the mountains and fields, many residual forces of Anhua County have turned into bandits and robbers, either roving around or setting up camps. It’s difficult for the City Guard to clear them out alone. I suggest stationing the first and third Blood Clothes Army divisions in Anhua County. This would facilitate the swift eradication of bandit threats and serve as a defense against the Spring Silkworm Sect."

The Elder of the Military Selection Department in the Military Affairs Office, ’Pei Zhiyong,’ was the first to speak.

In the Taixu Sword Sect, the Military Affairs Office manages military affairs in a county, now expanded to two counties.

The ’Military Selection Department’ is responsible for assessing martial officers’ levels, appointments, promotions, transfers, and rewards, while also inspecting key locations across regions and establishing camps and structures as necessary, wielding considerable power.

As the elder in charge of the Military Selection Department, Pei Zhiyong’s status and authority surpass those of a regular supervisory elder like Wang Ji in the Civil Affairs Bureau.

He is also qualified to participate in decision-making and military affairs within the Taixu Sword Sect.

"Elder Pei’s words are quite right."

"Even though Anhua County has been taken, bandit troubles will remain a nuisance until removed. Early stabilization and absorption are essential so our Civil Affairs Bureau can effectively operate and integrate Anhua County fully rather than being burdened. Only then can we have the strength to counter Five Cloud Sect and Spring Silkworm Sect."

The Elder of the Performance Evaluation Department in the Civil Affairs Bureau, ’Peng Xin,’ expressed agreement.

A stable domestic situation is vital.

Only then can each bureau in the Civil Affairs Bureau function; otherwise, administrative tasks become difficult to manage.

In recent years, the Taixu Sword Sect has vigorously developed commerce, consolidated agriculture, and reaped substantial customs revenue at the third checkpoint, White Elephant City, amassing a full treasury.

This wealth has been converted into military forces and officials.

Previously criticized for having excessive troops and redundant officials in Pengshan County, people realized the Taixu Sword Sect’s intent after conquering Anhua County.

By transferring officials and City Guards from Pengshan County to Anhua County,

they could quickly gain control of various cities in Anhua County without affecting Pengshan County’s operational efficiency due to a lack of officials. freeweɓnovēl.coɱ

The remaining City Guards are sufficient to guard a city and maintain local peace.

Rapidly transitioning from instability to stability.

Thus, reducing opportunities for Five Cloud Sect and Spring Silkworm Sect and providing the Taixu Sword Sect ample time to solidify their foundation.

"Speaking of Five Cloud Sect and Spring Silkworm Sect, we don’t need to worry about them for now. They recently lost an elite troop in the Qinling Mountains and will need time to digest their conquests after engaging against Yulin County and Shuofang County."

"We have enough time to prepare."

Peng Xin added with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the elders who had been frowning over the situation in Anhua County also laughed.

In just over a month,

the three major sects of Yuezhou—Taixu Sword Sect, Five Cloud Sect, and Spring Silkworm Sect—had taken control of Anhua County, Yulin County, and Shuofang County. As a result, the map of Yuezhou, comprising fourteen counties, was now divided among the three sects.

The thunderous offensive by the three sects shocked Yuezhou. Taking a whole county within a month left other forces stunned, unable to react.

Almost overnight, the situation in Yuezhou turned upside down.

Amidst these sudden changes, the explosive news from the battle at Iron Arm Monkey Mountain deep in the Qinling Mountains also came out—

The Three Sects and Thirteen Sects were at odds, fiercely fighting over Red Fruit Wine, leading to heavy casualties with dozens of grandmasters perishing.

’Gentleman Sword’ Chen Jichuan killed ’Round Moon Saber’ Chai Yingrong, and during the battle with the Iron-Arm Monkey King, he experienced a breakthrough, reaching the Grandmaster realm, attracting the pursuit of the legendary demon beast hiding in the Qinling Mountains, and fleeing in haste.

His whereabouts remain unknown, his life and death uncertain.

Subsequently,

the demon beast went on a rampage with an insatiable desire to kill.

It slaughtered over two thousand Green Wolf Army soldiers of Five Cloud Sect, including more than a dozen grandmaster experts in the camp.

It similarly decimated the over two thousand Cangya Army of Spring Silkworm Sect, also killing more than a dozen grandmaster experts in the camp.

Causing enormous losses for these two major sects.

...

Among all these major events, the most shocking to everyone was undoubtedly ’Gentleman Sword’ Chen Jichuan’s breakthrough to the Grandmaster realm in just ten years of rising to prominence.

Moreover, it happened in the middle of battle in the Qinling Mountains, and it also drew out the legendary demon beast.

For a time,

everyone was talking about him, digging deep to uncover the origins of ’Gentleman Sword.’

Unfortunately, no matter how hard they searched, they could only trace back to ten years ago. He seemed to have appeared out of nowhere as a grandmaster with extraordinary swordsmanship. And in the following ten years, he quickly ascended to the tenth spot on the Heavenly List.

Even the Shenji Sect doesn’t know more about his origins.

Many people held high hopes for Chen Jichuan’s breakthrough to the Innate realm.

Yet, when it happened, nobody expected it to come so swiftly and grandly.

The name ’Gentleman Sword’ Chen Jichuan reached the ears of grandmasters from various factions and loose cultivators across the Seven States for the first time.

Nevertheless, compared to the matters involving Chen Jichuan, what made the Taixu Sword Sect more delighted was undoubtedly the severe setbacks suffered by Five Cloud Sect and Spring Silkworm Sect.

Even after these two sects manipulated public opinion to target Taixu Sword Sect,

the elders could understand.

After all, Five Cloud Sect and Spring Silkworm Sect suffered huge losses, while Taixu Sword Sect emerged from the Qinling Mountains unscathed.

It’s only natural they would feel unjust.

Everyone in Taixu Sword Sect was not only unangered but rather willingly shouldered this blame.

Over two thousand Green Wolf Army soldiers.

Over two thousand Cangya Army soldiers.

Combined, that equals about five thousand Blitz Blood Army soldiers.

Whereas, even after expanding a decade ago, the Blood Clothes Army of Taixu Sword Sect only numbers around twelve thousand.

The two sects losing so many elite troops at once.

If it were a face-to-face battle, the Blood Clothes Army would have to expend five, six, or even more thousand lives to achieve such results.

Carrying a black mark could save thousands of elite troops, who wouldn’t be happy about that?

They’d even be willing to carry more and larger black marks like this!

Of course.

Chen Jichuan’s identity is highly confidential, known only to Sect Master Yang Xiong and a few others, as well as a hidden grandmaster in the Taixu Sword Sect.

The elders of the Military Affairs Office and Civil Affairs Bureau, one after another, know nothing about it—

...

"This scapegoat isn’t completely unjustified."

After the meeting dispersed and the elders left, Yang Xiong shook his head and, with worries, hurried to the back mountain.

It wasn’t long before he arrived at the Ten Thousand Scroll Cave.

That grand-uncle was still dressed in gray, intently reading a scroll.

Upon arrival, Yang Xiong respectfully said to the gray-clad elder, "Grand-uncle, has there been any news of Wang Shan today?"

After returning to Pengshan City, Yang Xiong asked about this daily.

This time, having Chen Jichuan accompany him into Iron Arm Monkey Mountain was his idea.

His original intention was to seize the opportunity for Chen Jichuan to contend with various masters and with the half-step Void Realm Iron-Arm Monkey King, hoping he would gain and make advancements.

Leading to a faster breakthrough.

But little did he expect that this disciple’s perception was too high and progress too great and unexpectedly broke through to the Grandmaster realm at once.

Instead, it spawned many unforeseen troubles out of nowhere.

His life and death are now unknown, leaving Yang Xiong both worried and regretfully guilty.

Knowing this earlier,

he wouldn’t have sent him there; with this disciple’s aptitude, he would break through sooner or later, offering more security.

But now, it’s too late to say anything.

"Still nothing."

"But there’s no need to worry too much."

The gray-clad elder closed the book, looked up at Yang Xiong, who was full of guilt, and smiled lightly, "Since Wang Shan could deliberately lure Gale Divine Eagle and Bear Venerable to the Green Wolf Army and Cangya Army’s encampments, he probably had confidence in escaping. Senior Brothers Nie and Bu have already entered the Qinling Mountains to search; with their protection, Wang Shan is safe."

Listening to the gray-clad elder’s repeated consolation, Yang Xiong still found it hard to put his mind at ease.

The Qinling Mountains are dangerous.

There are agreements between humans and Qinling demon beasts—

Void Realm demon beasts of Qinling are not to step out of the mountains; otherwise, they would be besieged by human grandmasters. Likewise, human grandmasters are not to step into Qinling, and if found, their lives are forfeit.

Nie and Bu risking entry, even with secretive means to hide their presence, may not guarantee they would remain undiscovered.

Lest they fail to rescue Wang Shan and instead put themselves in danger.

Taixu Sword Sect cannot bear such a blow.

"I know what you’re worried about,"

"but both Senior Brothers are already elderly with not much time left. Whereas Wang Shan, being only thirty-six, is already a Master Core Formation Grandmaster. Even at the cost of the two Senior Brothers’ lives, if it could save Wang Shan, it would be worth it!"

The gray-clad elder showed rare excitement on his face.

In fact,

how could he not be worried?

But with human efforts exhausted, they could only resign to fate now.

"Alright."

"Stop bothering me. If there is any news, I will inform you."

The gray-clad elder waved his hand, dismissing Yang Xiong from any further disturbance.

"Yes."

Yang Xiong replied somberly, coming worried, leaving worried.

...

After Yang Xiong left,

the gray-clad elder could no longer read, standing up, he paced back and forth in the Ten Thousand Scroll Cave, mutteringly venting, "That Yang Xiong, usually sharp as a tack, how could he make such a foolish decision!"

The elder gritted his teeth, wishing he could skin Yang Xiong alive.

If not for Yang Xiong’s dedication and hard work over the years, he would have long lost his temper and reprimanded him.

To think he would let him go to Qinling for danger!

With so many places for training, why Qinling?!

"I must have been out of my mind to agree!" The elder couldn’t help but want to give himself a couple of hard slaps.

This past month, his concern for Wang Shan was no lesser than Yang Xiong’s.

But due to his senior status, he was unwilling to show it to others. Only in private would he vent in the Ten Thousand Scroll Cave.

Otherwise, he would break himself.

As he cursed angrily.

Suddenly pausing.

The gray-clad elder turned his head to see Yang Xiong, who had just left, returning, standing awkwardly at a distance, neither advancing nor retreating.

The elder’s face flushed red as a fire, both shamed and furious, and in anger, he scolded, "Didn’t I tell you not to bother me anymore, have you grown deaf or lost your mind, Yang Xiong?!"

"Grand-uncle."

Yang Xiong’s expression froze, looking embarrassedly at the blue-robed youth beside him and smiled apologetically, "Grandmaster Qin has always been mild-mannered, this is rare."

"..."

"..."

The young man glanced at the gray-clad elder, who was also looking at him at that exact moment, causing an awkward stillness to descend over the Ten Thousand Scroll Cave, becoming even more uncomfortable.

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