People fight and become emperors in advance

Chapter 129 The Rejected Cackling Monster

In the central region of the Black Corner, there is a vast city—Black Royal City.

It is extremely famous throughout the entire Black Corner region, and its city size and influence rank among the top in many cities.

At the same time, this Black Emperor City is also the core base of the Black Emperor Sect. Many important affairs of the Black Emperor Sect are managed and decided here, and the main forces of the sect are also concentrated here.

As night fell over Black Emperor City and all was quiet, in the towering building that stood out from the crowd in the city center, Yuan Yi, the leader of the Eight Gates, led his entourage and gathered with the members of the Black Emperor Sect, listening intently as a Battle Spirit recounted the situation.

The Dou Ling, stared at by a group of powerful figures, turned pale, his voice trembling, and he knelt on one knee.

"Sect Master, Sect Master Mo, that Pavilion Master of Zixiao Pavilion is extremely violent! After Wang Ying and I introduced ourselves, that scoundrel attacked and killed Wang Ying without any reason. If he hadn't specifically asked me to come back to deliver a message, I probably wouldn't have escaped death either..."

As the spirit warrior recounted his story, the atmosphere in the entire hall instantly froze. Everyone's expressions grew increasingly grim, while Mo Tianxing, sitting in the main seat, exuded a chilling aura, his ashen face seemingly covered with a layer of frost.

To him, the life of a mere fighting spirit was insignificant.

However, setting aside their arrogant attitude, Chen Xiao's actions were tantamount to slapping the Black Emperor Sect in the face. This blatant humiliation thoroughly enraged the Black Emperor Sect Master.

boom!
Mo Tianxing slammed his palm down, shattering the armrest beside him. The iron-forged chair arm instantly turned into dust, which fell to the ground in a flurry.

"Chen Xiao, you dare to kill my man! You have some nerve!"

His voice was deep and rumbling like thunder, and his fighting spirit surged around him, causing the crystal chandelier hanging above his head to vibrate loudly. "In all these years in the Black Corner Region, no one has ever dared to provoke my Black Emperor Sect!"

Yuan Yi, the leader of the Eight Gates, narrowed his eyes slightly, stroking the soft sword at his waist and sneered: "Sect Master Mo, the Purple Cloud Pavilion is just a newly emerging force. Chen Xiao probably thinks that he can become king after swallowing up the Beast Taming Sect and the Kui Wolf Gang. In my opinion, we should take this opportunity to kill the chicken to scare the monkey, so that the entire Black Corner Region knows the consequences of offending the Black Emperor Sect."

As Yuan Yi finished speaking, Mo Ya, the young sect master of the Black Emperor Sect, led a group of powerful figures behind him, all clenching their fists. Their murderous gazes, reflected in the candlelight, resembled sharp blades drawn from their sheaths.

Mo Tianxing frowned and glanced at his good-for-nothing son, took a deep breath, and suppressed his anger.

He narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a deep voice, "We can't rush this matter before we figure out the strength of Zixiao Pavilion. However, since Chen Xiao doesn't know what's good for him, Zixiao Pavilion can forget about holding auctions peacefully in the future."

"Sect Leader Yuan, the Eight Doors have amassed quite a few treasures over the years through their auction business, haven't they? Why don't we join forces, each bringing out some of our most prized possessions, and hold an auction that everyone in the Black Corner Region will never forget? Let's see how the Purple Cloud Pavilion can steal our thunder then!"

The speed at which auctions amass wealth is terrifying.

At the same time, holding auctions frequently has another advantage: many valuable items that cannot be sold in the open can go through the auction process and gradually enter the treasure troves of the two major powers.

Yuan Yi's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He slapped his thigh and laughed loudly: "Brilliant! Sect Leader Mo's move seems straightforward, but it actually hits the nail on the head! However, the Eight Doors is not as big as the Black Emperor Sect, and its foundation is limited. This time, we can only take on 30% of the auction items. I hope the Sect Leader will understand."

Yuan Yi praised him, but inwardly he was slightly disappointed.

Rather than this kind of competition, he would prefer to see Mo Tianxing lead the Black Emperor Sect in a real battle against the Purple Cloud Pavilion.

Although the Eight Doors (a government agency) would inevitably be involved, there's a saying that goes, "When the sky falls, the tall ones hold it up."

If the tall ones don't die, how can the people below rise up?

Mo Tianxing's eyes were as sharp as a hawk's as he slowly nodded: "I agree to Sect Leader Yuan's suggestion, but you will need to take on another important task in this matter."

"Once the auction date is set, the Black Emperor Sect will be fully focused on preparations and won't have time for anything else. During this time, I need you to utilize the spies from the Eight Doors to thoroughly investigate the true strength of the Purple Cloud Pavilion, including their trump cards, the number of their experts, and so on!"

Mo Tianxing knew in his heart that the competition at the auction was just a formality. Only by completely eradicating the Zixiao Pavilion from the Black Corner Region could the problem be solved once and for all!
Although he was known for his caution and cunning, and for his careful planning before acting, he was ruthless and decisive at heart. Once he set his sights on a target, he would kill it.

Yuan Yi frowned, remained silent for a moment, and then said in a deep voice, "The Purple Cloud Pavilion is quite powerful, and it is not an easy task to investigate. However, since the Eight Doors has accepted this task, we will do our best."

Mo Tianxing nodded slightly: "With Sect Leader Yuan's words, I am relieved. Next, let's discuss the rules of the auction."

As the candlelight flickered, the people in the hall engaged in heated debate, repeatedly deliberating on the details of the auction, the items to be auctioned, and other related matters.

More than an hour passed, and the sounds of discussion in the hall gradually subsided. Yuan Yi then led the Eight Doors members, stepping on the dappled shadows on the ground, and hurriedly disappeared into the night. Watching the Eight Doors members disappear from sight, Mo Tianxing waved his hand lightly, even signaling his own son, Mo Ya, to step back.

After everyone had left, the shadow of the ferocious stone beast in the corner suddenly twisted and deformed, and a slender figure wrapped in a black robe seemed to grow out of the darkness, stirring up fine black mist with each step.

"Jie Jie Jie..."

A sinister laugh echoed through the hall like a viper's hiss. The man in black robes slowly stepped forward, his voice from beneath his hood carrying a chilling allure.

"Mo Tianxing, your elaborate scheme is merely a temporary measure. As long as you agree to my conditions, the Black Emperor Sect will be completely transformed. Take Mo Ya for example. With the Black Emperor Sect's resources, they can at most elevate him to the peak of the Dou Huang realm, but for him to reach the Dou Zong realm is virtually impossible. But with me, anything is possible!"

The Black Emperor Sect is very powerful in the Black Corner Region, but they are always mindful of potential dangers even in times of peace. The elders and Mo Tianxing in the sect always have a huge weight on their minds.

That means that, apart from Mo Tianxing himself, there are no other Dou Zong level experts in the sect.

This situation of "one tree cannot support the whole structure" is like a tall building supported by only one beam. If Mo Tianxing were to encounter any misfortune, the Black Emperor Sect's painstakingly cultivated transcendent status would collapse, and it would instantly be reduced to a second-rate sect like the forces to which the Black List powerhouses belong. This is undoubtedly a situation that no one wants to see.

In order to fill this fatal gap, Mo Tianxing spared no effort in using the sect's vast resources and poured all his heart and soul into his son, Mo Ya.

With the accumulation of massive resources, Mo Ya reached the Dou Huang realm before the age of thirty, becoming a rising star in the Black Corner Region!

However, Mo Tianxing and the sect's higher-ups knew perfectly well that Mo Ya's talent was not actually top-notch. Breaking through to the Dou Huang realm was already an achievement he had given his all. To try to reach the Dou Zong realm was like asking a crippled person to climb a bottomless cliff. Even if the entire sect gave it its all, the chances of success were as slim as the stars.

The black-robed man's words were like a sharp hook, precisely seizing the deepest, most secret desires in Mo Tianxing's heart, causing ripples to spread through his soul, and an irrepressible stirring of emotion quietly arose within him.

Just as this impulse was about to overwhelm him, the series of conditions proposed by the other party poured over him like icy snow water, instantly waking him from his illusory dream.

If he were to agree to the black-robed man's request, it might seem like he could solve the Black Emperor Sect's problem, but the price he would have to pay would be far beyond what he could afford.

By then, the Black Emperor Sect may still hold its prestigious name on the surface, but in reality, it will have long since become a puppet in the hands of the enemy, at their mercy.

Moreover, judging from the way this black-robed man hid his head and tail, the Soul Palace was clearly not a legitimate force!
Cooperating with them is almost certainly like asking a tiger for its skin. If anything happens along the way, the Soul Palace, with its vast resources, can easily resolve the situation. But what about the Black Emperor Sect?

I'm afraid we'll only end up as cannon fodder!
Mo Tianxing swallowed hard, then forced a meaningful smile onto his face: "Protector Xuan's sincerity is deeply appreciated, but this matter concerns the foundation of our sect. I hope you will allow me and the elders to discuss it at length."

He lowered his eyes to hide the coldness in them, silently weighing the situation in his mind. The strength of this Protector Xuan, and the reputation of the Soul Palace behind him, were both like sharp blades hanging over his neck.

This excuse is not only a show of weakness to appease a powerful enemy, but also a way to buy time for oneself to devise a countermeasure.

After all, in the turbulent Black Corner Region, rashly offending an unfathomable Soul Palace is tantamount to inviting disaster.

"Hehehe, Sect Leader Mo's evasive manner reminds me of a timid woman in her boudoir. I hope you won't regret your decision tonight. The Purple Cloud Pavilion is not as simple as you think."

Protector Xuan let out a strange laugh like an owl, his figure moving without wind beneath his black robe, his scarlet eyes fixed on Mo Tianxing like a viper's hiss.

He had personally visited Zixiao City and knew the strength of Chen Xiao's side.

To be honest, Protector Xuan didn't think highly of the Black Emperor Sect.

Especially during the day, he sensed a powerful soul force that seemed to emanate from the Purple Cloud Pavilion, which further convinced Protector Xuan that the Purple Cloud Pavilion was not to be underestimated.

Of course, now that Mo Tianxing is unwilling to cooperate, Protector Xuan is too lazy to say anything more.

If the other party really suffers a calamity, he can take the opportunity to capture the soul of another Dou Zong powerhouse!

After giving Mo Tianxing one last look, Protector Xuan waved his sleeve and vanished like a ghost, leaving only an empty echo in the hall, each word striking Mo Tianxing's heart like a heavy hammer.

(End of this chapter)