Having been given a second chance at life, I choose to join the Demonic Sect!

Just as Tiancong Daoist was cursing in anger, Wu Hui struck, saying in a sarcastic tone:
"Senior Brother Tiancong, it's a pity about those eight half-step Nascent Soul stage deputy hall masters. They were all expected to advance to the Nascent Soul stage and could have served the sect better."

Wu Hui's sarcastic remarks effectively labeled Tian Cong Daoist as foolish and incompetent.

Daoist Tiancong glared fiercely at Wu Hui. He couldn't understand why he hadn't realized before that this sycophant Wu Hui had any brains.

A simp only acts brainless in front of a goddess; when simping around other people, his intelligence is always on point.

"They fought for the glory of their sect. They died a worthy and glorious death. I am proud of them!"

Faced with Wu Hui's sarcastic remarks, Daoist Tiancong suppressed his anger and replied.

So what if I made a mistake in judgment? My essence is still for the glory of the sect.

……

Seeing that no one from the Xuantian Sect had come to their deaths, Cao Meng shouted:

"You rats from the Xuantian Sect, below the Nascent Soul stage, does anyone dare to fight me?"

Cao Meng felt that the Xuantian Sect was a bit too much of a threat; he had only killed eight half-step Nascent Soul cultivators!
"You little devil, don't be so arrogant!"

After angrily rebuking Cao Meng, Tian Cong turned his gaze to the half-step Nascent Soul stage cultivators at the seats and said:

"Who among you will go and fight this little devil?"

Daoist Tiancong felt that Cao Meng had already fought eight battles in a row, and his spiritual power must have been greatly depleted. Perhaps he could kill this little thief in the next battle.

"This……"

When the deputy hall masters, who were at the half-step Nascent Soul stage, saw Tian Cong calling roll again to boost Yama's performance, they were so frightened that they dared not utter a word.

"Senior Brother Tiancong, we've already lost too many men, let's stop!"

Su Qingyue, who had been mostly silent, finally spoke up. She didn't want to see the sect members and Cao Meng continue fighting.

Whether Cao Meng killed members of the sect, or members of the sect killed Cao Meng, neither of these was what she wanted to see.

"Junior Sister Qingyue is right!"

Wu Hui echoed Su Qingyue's words and began to contradict Tiancong Daoist.

"Are you two going to admit defeat to this little devil? Abandon the reputation of your sects?"

"If my Xuantian Sect is like this, how can it stand firm in the Eastern Dao Continent?"

When Tiancong Daoist saw Su Qingyue and Wu Hui singing in unison, both blaming him, he flew into a rage.

"Establish a foothold?"

Wu Hui sneered, then said:

"We've already lost enough face; if we lose any more, we might really be unable to stay in this position!"

"Furthermore, if we send all the deputy hall masters to their deaths, what if Cao Meng kills enough people and then stops fighting?"

Upon hearing Wu Hui's analysis, Su Qingyue quickly added:

"What Senior Brother Wu Hui says is true, and I also think we can't fight anymore!"

Many hall masters and deputy hall masters nodded in agreement, after all, those deputy hall masters who were half-step into the Nascent Soul stage did not want to go to their deaths.

"you……"

When Tiancong Daoist saw that no one was on his side, he was furious.

……

Seeing that the Xuan Tian Sect members were all cowering like turtles and dared not make a move, Cao Meng decided to give them some bait:
"You cowards of the Xuantian Sect, as the host, I'm giving you a chance to turn the tables today."

"If all of you half-step Nascent Soul stage cultivators from your Xuantian Sect come at me together, I'll take you all on one-on-one!"

Cao Meng felt that he had already offered a large enough bait. If even the Xuantian Sect couldn't afford to play with it, then there was really no way to win.

"That little devil is really going too far!"

Cao Meng's arrogance infuriated Tiancong Daoist, who slammed his fist on the table.

Tiancong Daoist immediately decided to grant Cao Meng's wish and ordered a group of people to beat him up.

When Su Qingyue saw that Daoist Tiancong was preparing to arrange for a group attack on Cao Meng, she panicked immediately:
"Senior Brother Tiancong, if you really arrange for a group of people to bully the weak, aren't you afraid of being ridiculed?"

Su Qingyue thought Cao Meng was too arrogant and immature.

To challenge all the half-step Nascent Soul stage cultivators of the Xuantian Sect present by one person—isn't that courting death?
Daoist Tiancong ignored Su Qingyue; in his eyes, Su Qingyue was just stubborn.

Daoist Tiancong turned his gaze to Mingfeng, bowed respectfully, and said:

"Uncle-Master, Cao Meng's cultivation speed is too fast. In less than three years, he has already become a half-step Nascent Soul cultivator."

If we allow it to grow unchecked, it will surely become a major threat to our Xuantian Sect.

After hearing this, Mingfeng did not say anything.

Seeing that Mingfeng did not object, Daoist Tiancong knew that the other party had agreed with his words, so he quickly selected ten hall masters at the half-step Nascent Soul stage and gave them instructions:
"I will grant that little devil's wish. Go and kill that little devil!"

Tiancong Daoist refused to believe that he could defeat Cao Meng by arranging ten half-step Nascent Soul stage cultivators at once.

Seeing that the people arranged by Daoist Tiancong were preparing to enter the martial arts arena, Su Qingyue quickly stopped them and then reported to Mingfeng:
“Uncle-Master, our Xuantian Sect is outnumbered and outgunned. Even if we win, we will be ridiculed by everyone in the Eastern Region Dao Continent.”

Mingfeng did not reply to Su Qingyue. He knew that even if he defeated Cao Meng, he would be ridiculed by others.

Therefore, he did not speak out in agreement with Tiancong Daoren's approach. He would simply shift the blame onto Tiancong Daoren when others ridiculed him.

Seeing that Mingfeng was on his side, Daoist Tiancong immediately felt much more confident:

“Junior Sister Su, rather than be ridiculed, I would rather eliminate a major threat to the Xuantian Sect.”

Tiancong Daoist only suspected that Su Qingyue was stubborn, but he did not suspect that Su Qingyue was trying to protect Cao Meng.

The main reason is that Su Qingyue, under the influence of the Xuan Tian Sect's higher-ups, is turning righteousness into evil.

How could someone like that possibly protect a villain like Cao Meng?

In order to win over the hearts of the people, Daoist Tiancong gave instructions to the ten soldiers he had selected:

"You lot, be careful later. Don't damage the Liuhong Sword of Biyun Peak. You must bring the Liuhong Sword back to me intact and hand it over to Junior Sister Su!"

Daoist Tiancong knew the significance of the Liuhong Sword to Biyun Peak, so he planned to take it back and then have Su Qingyue side with him.

……

"I thought the strategy of using a war of attrition was shameless enough, but now the Xuantian Sect dares to use a human wave tactic!"

"You righteous faction are a disgrace!"

"You righteous faction had better kick the Xuantian Sect out, lest you lose face along with them!"

After the ten half-step Nascent Soul stage cultivators from the Xuantian Sect entered the battlefield, the various sects in the demonic faction began to discuss and ridicule the Xuantian Sect, while also cursing the righteous faction.

"Sigh, that's definitely not a good idea!"

"This is a disgrace to our righteous path!"

The one who lost face was the Xuantian Sect. The righteous faction didn't want the Xuantian Sect to be criticized as well, so they also started to make sarcastic remarks.

"Xuantian Sect, is this all the people you have?"

Cao Meng was displeased to see that the Xuantian Sect had sent ten half-step Nascent Soul cultivators to their deaths.
"This number isn't enough for me to stretch my muscles. All the half-step Nascent Soul stage cultivators from your Xuantian Sect who haven't participated yet, come on!"

Cao Meng knew that he only had one chance. If he could wipe out the Xuan Tian Sect again this time, they would definitely not fall for his tricks again.

So he wanted to seize this opportunity to lure as many people down as possible and then wipe them out in a big massacre.

"Little devil, so be it!"

Since Tiancong Daoist had already lost face, he didn't mind losing even more. With a wave of his hand, more than twenty half-step Nascent Soul cultivators jumped into the training ground. Suddenly, it became Cao Meng against more than thirty people. Seeing this, Duanmu Fei frowned.
"This rebellious disciple is far too arrogant!"

At this moment, even the female demon, Cao Meng's master, couldn't help but worry about him, fearing that he would lose.

"This damn thing is infuriating, but it's actually quite powerful."

Especially his incredibly hard physical body, which was comparable to a fifth-tier spiritual weapon.

"Besides, this bastard has quite a few treasures on him, so it's not surprising that he'll lose!"

Nangong Yan had considerable faith in Cao Meng's strength. She believed that he wouldn't lose even to a second-level Nascent Soul cultivator, and that taking on thirty-odd half-step Nascent Soul cultivators wouldn't be a problem.

Upon hearing Nangong Yan's analysis, Duanmu Fei suddenly realized that Cao Meng possessed numerous fifth-tier talismans, and immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, if that traitorous disciple can't win, he'll definitely use treasures and talismans.

“You unfilial disciple, I don’t think you can teach this scoundrel much more. You might as well expel him from the sect and then I can take him back as my disciple.”

"Once you two become master and disciple, even if your affair comes to light, it won't sound so bad!"

Regarding the matter between Consort Duanmu and Cao Meng, Nangong Yan offered a suggestion.

Of course, she also had some selfish motives. According to her speculation, Cao Meng might become the youngest Nascent Soul stage cultivator in the history of the Eastern Region Dao Continent.

If Cao Meng were registered under Nangong Yan's name, Nangong Yan would be remembered in history.

"Instead of worrying about these things, you might as well use that time to cultivate yourself."

Consort Duanmu rolled her eyes at Nangong Yan, as if she didn't know what Nangong Yan was thinking!
She, Consort Duanmu, sacrificed herself to feed her disciple, yet Nangong Yan wanted to reap the rewards and achieve lasting fame—what a dream!

The one who will be remembered for all time is none other than Consort Duanmu!
"Cao Meng, take this!"

Shishi was a little worried about Cao Meng, so she threw the Ten Thousand Souls Snow Banner to him.

"Master, how could you give such a precious treasure as the Myriad Souls Snow Banner to this traitor Cao?"

Qingyu Divine Sword was somewhat dissatisfied with Shishi's behavior; she felt it would be better if Cao Meng were dead.

"Shut up, or I'll hand you over to Cao Meng!"

Shishi sternly rebuked Qingyu Divine Sword, who immediately felt extremely aggrieved, blaming it all on that damned Cao traitor!

……

Cao Meng looked at the Ten Thousand Souls Snow Banner in his hand and muttered to himself:
"It's been a long time since I fed them, so today is a good day to feed them something!"

"The Snow Banner of Ten Thousand Souls!"

Cao Meng unleashed the Ten Thousand Soul Snow Banner, releasing Xue Nai and her group of snow maidens, all of whom were at the Nascent Soul level.

"Kill them all!"

Cao Meng waved the Ten Thousand Souls Snow Banner and gave the order, and the Snow Maiden leader, Xue Nai, led the Snow Maidens to attack.

Cao Meng's strength was already terrifying, and with the cover of Xue Nai and other snow maidens, in just a few rounds, several half-step Nascent Soul stage cultivators from the Xuan Tian Sect were killed by Cao Meng and became food for the snow maidens.

In an instant, what was originally a group of half-step Nascent Soul cultivators from the Xuantian Sect ganging up on Cao Meng has now turned into Cao Meng hunting them down.

"You little devil, this is a breach of contract!"

Upon seeing this, Daoist Tiancong roared angrily, feeling that Cao Meng was simply a sore loser.

"Cough cough!"

Nangong Yan, who was in charge, coughed and said solemnly:
"There's no rule against summoning vengeful spirits, controlling beasts, or puppets during a competition. If your Xuantian Sect has any of those, you can use them just the same way!"

After stating her position, Nangong Yan turned her gaze to the others and asked:

"Fellow Daoists of all sects, do you think what I said makes sense?"

"It makes sense!"

Both the righteous and demonic sects agreed with Nangong Yan's words, as many sects crafted resentment and puppets to control demonic beasts.

After all, to deny Cao Meng's actions would be to deny themselves.

……

"These snow maidens have all reached the Nascent Soul stage of cultivation; they must have consumed a great deal of living beings' blood and flesh!"

"Cao Meng is capable of controlling over three hundred Nascent Soul stage Snow Maidens without suffering any backlash; he must have some skill!"

"Those thirty-odd half-step Nascent Soul cultivators from the Xuantian Sect are basically doomed. The Xuantian Sect has suffered a huge loss this time."

The guests in their seats watched as one after another, half-step Nascent Soul cultivators from the Xuantian Sect died in the martial arts arena, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

However, many people were impressed by Cao Meng's strength, because anyone who has raised evil spirits knows that these things are difficult to control and can easily kill their masters.

Cao Meng was able to easily control more than three hundred Nascent Soul stage Snow Maidens and still have time to attack and kill enemies, which shows his extraordinary strength.

……

As time passed, Cao Meng unleashed a punch during the martial arts competition, shattering the head of the last half-step Nascent Soul stage cultivator.

The moment the half-step Nascent Soul cultivator's physical body was killed, his nascent soul left his body, attempting to escape the martial arts arena and return to his seat at the Xuan Tian Sect.

However, the Snow Maiden leader, Yukina, and her group of Snow Maidens had already set their sights on him. They pounced on the Nascent Soul and devoured it in no time.

When Tiancong Daoist saw the last half-step Nascent Soul cultivator being killed, his body went limp and he collapsed onto his seat.

As Wu Hui watched the half-step Nascent Soul stage cultivators of the Xuantian Sect being killed one by one, he felt no sadness whatsoever; instead, he sneered inwardly.

It should be noted that, including the previous eight, a total of forty-two half-step Nascent Soul stage cultivators have been lost.

The loss of so many half-step Nascent Soul cultivators is all due to Tiancong Daoist's decision, and this responsibility is enough to give Tiancong Daoist a hard time.

Fortunately, Su Qingyue and I had advised Daoist Tiancong beforehand that we wouldn't be the ones to blame. I hope Daoist Tiancong can take the blame!
Just as Cao Meng finished his work and was about to challenge the first level of the Nascent Soul stage of the Xuantian Sect, a figure jumped into the martial arts arena.

The other party is a mature version of Zi Rou'er, undoubtedly Zi Rou'er's older sister, Zi Mengran.

"Zi Mengran of the Beast Soul Sect, a half-step Nascent Soul cultivator, has come to spar with you!"

Zi Mengran's appearance and challenge to Cao Meng left the others somewhat bewildered.

Wasn't the Beast Soul Sect going to form an alliance with the Joyful Union Sect?
Now that the two factions are about to fight, what's going on? Is it going to be a fake fight?
"Sister, help me beat this Cao scoundrel badly! Make sure his butt is swollen and he cries!"

Zi Rou'er cheered on her older sister, having absolute confidence in her sister's abilities.

"Cao Meng, quickly recover your spiritual power!"

Zi Mengran did not rush to make a move, but instead let Cao Meng use his spiritual power first, because she did not want to win unfairly!

"It doesn't matter!"

Cao Meng's mana bar still had 99% remaining, and he felt he could fight.

"In that case, as you wish!"

After Cao Meng said that, Zi Mengran stopped fidgeting.

Just as the two were about to make their move, Zi Xixue quickly spoke up, saying:
"You two can have a proper spar, but stop when you've got it covered. Don't go too far and ruin the friendship between our two sects."

Zi Xixue was afraid that if she didn't speak up, Cao Meng and Zi Mengran would engage in a life-or-death battle, and neither would hold back their strength.

Cao Meng could sense that Zi Mengran's strength was remarkable. Although she was only at the half-step Nascent Soul stage, she was in no way weaker than someone at the first level of the Nascent Soul stage.

Cao Meng then retrieved the snow maidens into the Ten Thousand Souls Snow Banner to prevent Xue Nai and the others from being killed.

"Nether Dragon Scorpion Whip!"

Zi Mengran retrieved her magical artifact and launched the first attack.

With a single lash of her whip, a thunderous roar erupted, and the blade at the end, like a scorpion's venomous sting, lunged at Cao Meng. (End of Chapter)