The Demon Slayer Martial Saint Begins with Insect Refining

Chapter 245 Turmoil in Kuriyama County

Lishan County, Junlaoshan

The towering mountains, shrouded in mist and clouds, resemble a sharp sword piercing through the clouds.

Several True Immortals of the Dan Aperture Realm moved through the clouds and mist, their awl-like spiritual weapons striking various parts of the mountain. On the ground, disciples continuously moved about, setting up array patterns at the locations where the awls struck.

As the array patterns were laid out, the spiritual energy fluctuations immediately spread out, protecting the entire Junlaoshan Mountain.

At this moment, on Mount Junlao, four people were sitting facing each other inside the main hall.

An old man with white hair and black eyes, and a cold expression, said calmly, "You have taken things from Lishan County, and the Beast King Sect has already sent people over."

"Fellow Daoist Pu, there's no need to worry. Their arrival is perfectly normal."

The leading man revealed a faint smile. He was dressed in a yellow robe, short and stout, with striking red hair that resembled flames.

He sat there calmly, next to a gaunt man with a face like a black panther, his eyes sinister, sitting there like a block of ice radiating coldness.

"With the Three Flames Divine Palace taking such actions, are you truly not afraid that the Demon Suppression Guards will come and kill you all?"

"Why ask a question you already know the answer to, Fellow Daoist Pu? We are merely the Yan Ying Sect. As long as we don't oppose the Great Li Dynasty, why would they come to fight us?"

The short and stout Lu Wuyan narrowed his eyes slightly, looking confident of victory.

While there are indeed differences in their methods of doing things, the interests of other forces are more important.

A cold glint flashed in Zhao Wenxing's eyes as he said, "We're not the only ones who want a piece of the pie in Lingnan Prefecture, are we, Fellow Daoist Li?"

Li Jiongcang opened his eyes, his figure and aura resembling a long sword.

"Don't break your promise about the Sword Dragon Wood and the Dharma Aspect Fusion Elixir."

Li Jiongcang was originally a rogue cultivator and was not actually one of Lu Wuyan and Zhao Wenxing's group, but he was one of the three Dharma Aspect True Persons who founded the Yan Ying Sect.

What he wanted were these two things, as well as the position of the head of the Three Flames Divine Palace.

"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Li, we always keep our word."

Li Jiongcang nodded slightly before saying, "In Lingnan Prefecture, countless people are watching our actions. As long as we repel the Beast King Sect's suppression, the matter will be settled. We won't even need to do anything further; countless restless people will start to emerge."

It's true that they don't have any Golden Body Realm warriors, but the clash of forces is never just a matter of one strong person.

If those in the Dharma Aspect Realm cannot subdue them, then more people like them will emerge.

Even if Qiu Weifeng of the Beast King Sect is powerful, can he kill everyone?

Not to mention the Demon Suppression Guards, the Sword Sect, and the Nine Peaks Sect, his actions alone could easily give the demonic sects an opportunity to ambush and kill him.

King against king, general against general

Although they are under considerable pressure, they are not without a chance of winning.

"What insightful opinion does Fellow Daoist Li have?"

Zhao Wenxing stared at Li Jiongcang, his eyes flickering slightly.

“The resources in Lishan County are not enough for the four of us to share. Instead of waiting for them to come to us, we should split up and head to Bailu County, Mengtang County, and Wanning County to take over the resources there.”

Pu Lengfeng's gaze sharpened: "You want to divide them?"

"good"

Li Jiongcang said calmly, "The Beast King Sect wants a complete victory, but we don't need that. As long as we fight with great force and survive, that's a victory. Why not use a strategy of exhausting the enemy?"

He glanced at Pu Lengfeng and then said, "They don't know yet that the Old Ancestor of Pushan in Bailu County is already one of our people."

Pu Lengfeng said calmly, "I haven't completely agreed to your terms."

Pu Lengfeng is a rogue cultivator from Bailu County. Although he is a rogue cultivator, he also has his own dojo—the Pushan Mountain Range.

There are only seven disciples in the lineage. Three of them are renowned Danqiao masters from Pushan, while the remaining four are newly accepted disciples and concubines, all of whom possess the ability to reach the half-step Danqiao stage.

Lu Wuyan chuckled and said, "Fellow Daoist Pu is sitting here, so there's no need for further angry words. If Fellow Daoist Pu is willing to make a move, then I will offer you the fourth-grade Yin-Yang Divine Soul Fruit with both hands, and also give you the fourth-grade superior Luan-Phoenix Divine Technique."

Upon hearing this, Pu Lengfeng's expression softened slightly.

He took female disciples as concubines not only because of lust, but also because of the cultivation techniques he used.

He practiced the Xuan Snake Dual Cultivation Method, which involved cultivating true essence and nurturing true intent through dual cultivation. However, after reaching the Dharma Aspect Realm, his path became extremely narrow.

If you want to go further, you either need to innovate and forge your own path.

Alternatively, one could change their cultivation method.

However, for a rogue cultivator like him, switching to a cultivation method that leads to the Golden Body Realm is not so easy.

Pu Lengfeng finally said, "You will make your move openly, while I will remain hidden in the shadows. If any Dharma Aspect makes a move, I will ambush him. How about that?"

"Just to my liking."

……

"More than a dozen sects in Lishan County were swept up. Spirit mines, medicinal mountains, treasure lands... wherever there were abundant resources, they became targets of the Yanying Sect. Rogue cultivators and independent cultivators were all taking advantage of the chaos."

At this time, more detailed intelligence also came from the sect's spies.

Gu Sanqian and Hu Yangming sat in the very center.

There are a total of twenty-three seats below, which are occupied by fifteen Danqiao warriors from the Beast King Sect and eight Danqiao commanders from the Mountain Guard.

Di Yining, the guard of the mountain, said in a deep voice: "Now, with Junlaoshan Mountain as the core and Lishan City as the corner, Lishan County has gathered more than 5,000 martial artists. The Qing family's third-tier spirit mine and spirit gold mine each have martial artists stationed there. If we want to take it down, it will probably not be so simple."

Hu Yangming lowered his eyes slightly, exuding an imposing aura without anger: "What about Wanning County and Bailu County?"

"The black-robed Dharma Master personally led two thousand warriors into Bailu County, and is already preparing to attack the county city and sects to seize resources."

"In Wanning County, Master Li Jiongcang led more than a thousand men into Wanning County and broke through the city with a single sword strike. Zheng Wansong, the patriarch of the Zheng family in the city, was killed by him with a single sword strike."

"Forcing us to divide our forces."

Gu Sanqian sneered, immediately seeing through their intentions.

Hu Yangming said, "Wanning County and Bailu County are positioned to the left and right, blocking the road to Lishan County. Even if the Cloud Beast Ship can descend, we will not be able to pass if we do not remove this thorn."

An airborne attack requires a swift and decisive victory, but the total number of Yan Ying Sect warriors gathered at Junlao Mountain has exceeded six or seven thousand. Even if Master Faxiang were to personally take action, it would probably take some time to defeat them.

It's about defeating them, not annihilating them completely.

The Dharma-image True Man can move mountains and divide seas, but he is not a god who can do everything with a single thought.

Once these people are scattered, it will be difficult to find them one by one.

Hu Yangming looked up: "How is the assembly of the mountain protection army disciples?"

"The five thousand mountain-protecting disciples have assembled, and another three thousand inner and outer disciples are also participating in the mission and are gathering at the camp."

"Chief Gu and I will each go to the two prefectures. The Danqiao Elders present will each lead five hundred mountain guards to quell the unrest in the two prefectures. Within a month, I want you to send troops to Lishan City and take Junlaoshan directly. You can do it?"

Hu Yangming and Gu Sanqian are definitely among the top in strength within the entire Beast King Sect.

They certainly have the ability to storm Mount Junlao directly.

However, with such a setup, it's unlikely they can be killed directly.

Moreover, everyone is watching the methods employed by the Beast King Sect.

If we don't kill them all, then there will likely be more trouble later.

Su Yan frowned slightly: "Is Bailu County still in existence?"

Di Yining looked towards the source of the voice and saw that it was Su Yan. A strange light flashed in her pupils.

"Junior brother, don't worry. With True Person Pulengfeng in charge of Bailu County, the Yanying Sect's advance is not fast."

He recognized Su Yan, the most renowned disciple of the Beast King Sect, and naturally knew his background.

So I added a comment, hoping to make a good connection.

Neither Hu Yangming nor Gu Sanqian stopped them.

"I'm going to Egret County."

Su Yan nodded slightly and spoke first. The remaining Danqiao martial artists followed suit.

Aside from the fact that some Danqiao Real Persons needed to stay and oversee the camp, the remaining eighteen people were divided into two groups: nine went to Wanning County, and nine went to Bailu County.

After discussing it, Gu Sanqian and Hu Yangming decided that Gu Sanqian would lead the team to Bailu County, while Hu Yangming would lead the team to Wanning County.

The group moved extremely fast, splitting into three groups. Apart from the troops left behind, the rest rushed to the two prefectures.

"Each Danqiao disciple will lead eight hundred mountain guards and Beast King Sect disciples. Di Yining, you go and take Qingshan City; Xia Wan'er, you lead the team to take Bianshan City. There is a third-tier spiritual vein there, and there must be a Danqiao disciple stationed there..."

Upon entering Bailu County, the news sent back by the scouts was not good.

Bailu County City has been breached and looted by Zhao Wenxing and his men, leaving it in utter chaos.

Pu Shan was also being targeted by Zhao Wenxing, and at this moment, the second elder of the Yan Ying Sect was waiting for an opportunity to make a move.

Gu Sanqian pointed out each person one by one, like a large net, to surround the entire Bailu County.

The large net drove the fish away, and when Zhao Wenxing appeared, that was when he would make his move.

"Su Yan, take eight hundred disciples and set off from Yuncang Town to take the three spirit mines near Bailu County City and cut off their retreat."

"clear"

Su Yan accepted the order and strode out the door.

Of the eight hundred disciples, five hundred were mountain guards, and the remaining three hundred were inner and outer disciples.

They stood in neat formation, clad in outer armor, ready for battle.

Su Yan strode over, his gaze sweeping over them.

One after another, eager and respectful gazes fell upon him.

"Come with me."

With a wave of his hand, Su Yan summoned the Spirit Rhinoceros Tiger to become his mount.

The entire group moved quickly, heading straight for Yuncang Town.

Yuncang Town is located in a remote area, relying on the Yuncang Mountains. Although it has spiritual veins, they are only at the first or second level.

The most precious things are probably the minerals and medicinal herbs of each family.

"What a place Yuncang Town is! It's a remote and impoverished place, yet it has produced a genius like Su Yan."

Outside Yuncang Town, a group of five hundred Yanying Sect warriors had already gathered.

Although they were said to be 500 people, with the constant gathering of independent cultivators and the pressure to choose sides, these 500 Flame Shadow Sect disciples now had 1,000 martial artists serving as their vanguard and guides.

“Master Feng, I have already found out. Su Yan comes from the Golden Ape Martial Arts School. His secular master is there, but he is just a True Intent Condensation Stage martial artist.”

"Send men to knock on the gates, capture this city, and then we can take control of Su Yan."

Feng Hong's eyes gleamed coldly, his triangular eyes filled with fierce intent.

Zhao Wenxing personally selected him and Li Qiulong to come together, determined to get this matter done well.

Li Qiulong, standing to the side, said with a gloomy face: "Isn't Senior Zhao being too cautious? Su Yan is just outstanding in the Blood Dragon Secret Realm."

"Fellow Daoist Li, is it really just that you're somewhat outstanding?"

Feng Hong asked in return, and Li Qiulong's expression froze.

"Yuan Ye sent back the news that Su Yan single-handedly suppressed the younger generation of three major forces in the Blood Dragon Secret Realm. When he returned, he was only protected by Yan Yin and Mu Yu, two Zhuxing Tian warriors. This kid is probably a Dharma Aspect Seed."

Li Qiulong's expression changed, becoming even colder.

"With such skill, why would he value a worldly master?"

"Whether he likes it or not is his business. We just need to take him down. If we succeed, it will be a great achievement."

After the two finished speaking, the battle formation under the city gate had already been activated by the city guards.

"Open the city gates, and I'll spare your lives."

The True Intent Warrior led the way, his voice like a bronze bell, as he shouted towards the gates of Yuncang Town.

"Hmph, this is territory under the jurisdiction of the Beast King Sect, how dare you be so presumptuous?"

Bai Changlin of the Golden Ape Martial Arts School stood atop the city wall, where the heads of various factions within the city were gathered.

"What should we do? If the Beast King Sect doesn't come, how can we possibly be a match for the Flame Shadow Sect?"

Zhao Ji of Baicaotang looked worried, his gaze constantly drifting towards Bai Changlin.

Bai Changlin frowned, but said seriously, "The city is high and the river is deep. Even a True Realm expert can't easily kill us. We can hold them off."

"Rest assured, everyone, the Beast King Sect's reinforcements are already on their way."

A cold voice rang out, and everyone looked over, a hint of fear flashing in their eyes.

The speaker was Wang Cang, one of the leaders of Moshizhai.

Don't be fooled by the fact that Wang Cang was just a bandit leader a few years ago; now he sits on equal footing with the heads of various families, and his cultivation level is terrifying.

His words carried considerable weight.

"Wang Cang, even Master Bai isn't certain, how dare you say that? Aren't you playing with everyone's lives?"

Wang Cang said calmly, "Oh, so you won't be killed after surrendering?"

War is essentially a struggle for resources.

Surrendering will also mean losing everything.

"kill!"

With the city gates remaining closed for a long time, the Yan Ying Sect members could no longer contain themselves and ordered an attack on the city.

Several spirit-sealing talismans were thrown out and headed straight for the city wall.

One after another, enormous wild beasts began their siege of the city.

"Fire arrows!"

At this moment, everyone's expression changed, and they immediately began to respond.

Arrows imbued with blood and true essence shot out from the city wall, instantly striking Feng Ling.

Arrows rained down, and in a short time, the spirit-sealing technique, comparable to true essence, was rapidly depleted.

After two rounds of attacks, his true essence dissipated, and his figure disappeared.

Several disciples of the Flame Shadow Sect retaliated with bows and arrows.

Despite shooting from a low position, he managed to shoot through the wall.

This action terrified many warriors on the city wall.

"True meaning"

Everyone could tell at a glance that the one who made the move was definitely a martial artist at the True Intent Realm.

At a glance, there were no fewer than a hundred True Intent Realm martial artists hidden in the shadows.

After this initial probing, the hundred True Intent Realm warriors summoned their True Intent and launched a coordinated attack.

The arrows kept attacking, but this time, the dense rain of arrows had no way to stop them.

Seeing this, Wang Cang frowned and took out a spirit-sealing talisman from his pocket.

He grabbed Bai Changlin and whispered in his ear, "Master Bai, if we are outmatched, you and I will leave first."

"Wang Cang, you..."

"I am the young master's man."

Having said that, he threw the sealing talisman into the battlefield, which transformed into a wildfire lion as large as a mountain. With a single burst of flame, it burned hundreds of warriors to death.

Third-tier Spirit Sealing?!
(End of this chapter)