Jade Dynasty: I am the master of the Burning Sword, my swordsmanship is unparalleled.

Chapter 157 The Strange Thousands of People
As Zhang Xiaofan and his group walked out of the Jade Purity Hall, they saw several figures rushing towards them from a distance, followed by a large group of people.

Passing past the disciples, Zhang Xiaofan, along with many cultivators from Qingyun Sect, Tianyin Temple, and the righteous path, stood at the forefront, gazing at the four figures before him.

The person in the lead was none other than Zhang Xiaofan's father-in-law, Wanrenwang, the sect leader of the Ghost King Sect. Judging from the scene before him, it was clear that Wanrenwang was the leader of the group of demonic cultists.

For some reason, Wan Renwang seemed to have changed drastically. He was no longer dressed as a middle-aged scholar as before, but rather as a rough man, and his robes were mainly dark red, like flowing blood.

In addition, Wanrenwang's demeanor has changed quite a bit. He is no longer the deep and shrewd man he used to be, but instead has become more domineering and assertive.

Behind Wan Renwang, there were three other people standing: an elderly man with snow-white hair and a rather tall stature, and a handsome man in his early thirties with eyebrows that reached his temples.

These two individuals are Poison God, the leader of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, and Yu Yangzi, the leader of the Longevity Hall.

The last person was a woman, whose appearance was also extremely beautiful. She was none other than the sect leader of the Hehuan Sect, the Fairy of Three Wonders.

However, although the Three Wonderful Fairies were the sect leader of the Joyful Union Sect, they did not have any seductive charm. On the contrary, they did not wear makeup, had a light complexion, and had an otherworldly temperament, possessing a kind of aloof and ethereal beauty like that of a celestial being from the heavens.

Following the leaders of the four major sects of the Demonic Cult were Qinglong, Baiduzi, and the Blood-Sucking Old Demon, all highly skilled members of the Demonic Cult. However, Youji, the Vermilion Bird Holy Envoy, was not among them.

Zhang Xiaofan's gaze immediately fell on Wan Renwang, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he said in a low voice.

"Senior Brother Xiao, Senior Brother Qi, the two of you should protect the Sect Leader together!"

Xiao Yicai was taken aback upon hearing this, and turned to look at Qi Hao. To be honest, at this moment, Xiao Yicai did not trust Qi Hao.

However, since Zhang Xiaofan had already spoken, and Dao Xuan Zhenren had not objected, Xiao Yicai had no choice but to nod in agreement along with Qi Hao.

At this moment, Wan Renwang, who was walking at the very front, naturally saw Zhang Xiaofan, who was also walking at the very front. He raised his dark eyebrows slightly and said with a light laugh.

"My son-in-law is truly capable. He has managed to temporarily assume the position of leader of the righteous path so quickly."

"My father-in-law is even more capable. Not only is he able to gather so many people from the Demonic Sect, but he is also willing to personally step forward to unify the Demonic Sect."

Zhang Xiaofan replied coldly, but a sense of vigilance grew in his heart.

Wan Renwang used to be a man of deep thoughts, but now he has changed so much. Zhang Xiaofan speculated that Wan Renwang may have reached some kind of agreement with the Shura inside the Fulong Cauldron.

Furthermore, Wanrenwang may have already obtained the power of Shura, or begun to merge with the power of Shura, and is gradually being eroded by Shura.

"But he can't compare to my son-in-law, who has accomplished so much at such a young age."

Wanrenwang said with a light laugh, his words even carrying a hint of praise.

The father-in-law and son-in-law exchanged pleasantries as if no one else was around, which made many people's expressions somewhat strange, especially those from the Demonic Sect, who all had very strange looks on their faces.

Suddenly, Wan Renwang's eyes narrowed, and after his gaze swept over Master Puhong, Venerable Dali, and the others, his expression darkened slightly.

"Good, good, good! My son-in-law is indeed worthy of being called my son-in-law. You have truly remarkable skills. You can even recognize this?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiaofan's eyes flickered slightly, and he couldn't help but look at the people behind Wanren, especially lingering on the Three Wonders Fairy and Yu Yangzi for a moment. Those demonic cult members who had been impersonating the people of Burning Incense Valley seemed to be disciples of the Longevity Hall.

However, the Three Wonders Fairy, as the sect leader of the Joyful Union Sect, knew Lu Wuyai and his companions' identities and their grudges with the Incense Burning Valley, yet she did not inform them of this. This shows that the four factions of the Demonic Sect also harbored their own ulterior motives and had their own plans.

"Father-in-law, you didn't come here today just to reminisce, did you?"

Zhang Xiaofan spoke coldly, showing no anger at being attacked by the Demonic Sect members, nor any tense atmosphere, which reassured many Qingyun Sect disciples.

This kind of setup was something these disciples, who had only entered the mountain in nearly a century, had never seen before, and they were initially quite nervous.

"Originally, I was worried that my son-in-law would be forcibly interrogated, and I planned to come and rescue him. However, since my son-in-law has already cleared himself of suspicion, it is a cause for celebration."

Wan Renwang said with a smile, his words implying to the other righteous people that Zhang Xiaofan had committed a serious crime and should be dealt with as soon as possible.

However, the righteous cultivators showed no reaction to this, instead staring at Wan Renwang and his group with even more chilling eyes.

Not to mention that they already felt great sympathy for Zhang Xiaofan's plight and admired his character and virtue.

The fact that the two leading figures of the righteous path, Qingyun Sect and Tianyin Temple, were enough to make others dare not have the slightest doubt about Zhang Xiaofan.

This is a cultivator who can simultaneously gain the support of both Qingyun Sect and Tianyin Temple, the two most prestigious righteous sects in the world.

Dare to question Zhang Xiaofan? He'll likely be expelled from the righteous path by both Qingyun Sect and Tianyin Temple the very next day, and regarded as a demonic cultist by other cultivators.

Seeing that the righteous people remained unmoved, Wan Renwang was also surprised, while Poison God, Yu Yangzi and others were even more surprised.

No one expected that a Qingyun disciple's cultivation of the Great Brahma Prajna of Tianyin Temple, such a significant matter, would not only go unpunished but also seem to have had no negative impact on him.

"If my father-in-law is only here to visit me, then he may take his people back. I am fine."

Zhang Xiaofan said in a deep voice, his tone suggesting that he truly believed what Wanrenwang had said, and then had someone see the guest out.

Upon seeing this, Wan Renwang narrowed his eyes slightly, his smile turned cold, and he said in a deep voice.

"Of course not. I came here because the Poison God wanted to catch up with some old acquaintances from the Qingyun Sect."

As Wanrenwang spoke, he glanced at the white-haired Poison God behind him. Upon seeing this, the latter smiled and stepped forward, his gaze passing over the crowd in front of him and landing on Dao Xuan Zhenren, who was being supported by Xiao Yicai. He then said with a smile.

"Old friend Daoxuan, it's been a century. How have you been?"

Dao Xuan Zhenren snorted coldly upon hearing this. Supported by Xiao Yicai and escorted by Qi Hao, he stepped forward and replied with a cold snort.

"Don't worry, I'm very tough, I won't die!"

Dao Xuan Zhenren was furious. Today's disaster was not only due to the faults of Cangsong Daoren, but also because of the Poison God. If the Poison God had not secretly turned Cangsong Daoren against his cause and provided assistance, how could all these karmic entanglements have occurred?
(End of this chapter)