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Chapter 911, The Seven Star Sect Wants a Share of the Profits! (Please Subscribe!)

Normally, the Seven Stars Sect, being the number one sect in Taoism and having a relationship with the Great Chu royal family and the court, would not go out of its way to curry favor with the King of the Northwest.

Countless eyes are silently watching the Seven Stars Sect's every move, hoping to find flaws and leverage to suppress or win them over. So how could the Seven Stars Sect openly give others a pretext to criticize them?

The situation is different now. The Netherworld is not a place that the Great Chu can touch. Outsiders would have no idea that we have established a relationship with the King of the Northwest here.

Even if we don't form an alliance of interests, at least when the army under the Northwest King sweeps across the world, it will save the Seven Star Sect a lot of trouble, which is the most important thing.

With such thoughts in mind, they killed the Seven Star Sect's team leader this time, but dared not and were unwilling to clash with the King of the Northwest, thus bringing enormous trouble upon themselves and their sect.

Listen to how shrill Bai Shui Lao Yao's screams are. You can clearly feel that its aura has rapidly declined, less than half of its previous peak strength. This shows how bad Bai Shui Lao Yao's condition is at this moment.

With the strength of the White Water Demon, he could have easily invoked some of the rules of the Netherworld and unleashed terrifying Netherworld ghost techniques.

But now?

This terrifyingly powerful ghost king was being brutally punished by the Northwest King and the Blackwater River God, and was already in mortal danger before he could even reveal his full strength.

……

At this moment, the White Water Demon's condition was indeed quite bad!

Enveloped by the raging blood flames on Xiao Shan's body, he constantly suffered the pain of being forged by the blood flames and the fear of his soul fire constantly dissipating.

If it cannot find a way to escape this unfavorable situation, it will soon be burned alive by the masculine blood flames on Xiao Shan's body.

I feel so frustrated, so incredibly frustrated!

The White Water Demon screamed repeatedly, stimulated by waves of excruciating pain transmitted back to his soul.

On one hand, he was terrified, wishing he could explode and die together with Xiao Shan to avoid this torment and having his life out of his own hands.

It wasn't that it hadn't considered taking a gamble; after all, as a dignified Ghost King, it had quite a few trump cards up its sleeve.

Unfortunately, before it could be used, it fell into Xiao Shan's attack rhythm.

As a result, the mighty Ghost King couldn't even unleash half of his power before falling into a complete disadvantage and desperate situation, which is quite ironic.

It originally intended to abandon half of its divine soul and directly unleash the most vicious curse, or summon terrifying Netherworld divine light to severely damage Xiao Shan's primordial spirit.

Unexpectedly, this fellow took out the River God's Seal and directly suppressed its soul, leaving it helpless to watch as the other party continuously eroded its soul power with blood flames.

Half an hour...

An hour...

Two hours...

Half a day passed, and the aura revealed by the White Water Demon continued to weaken.

When only one in ten remained, it suddenly vanished...

The complete disappearance of the White Water Demon's aura meant that it was dead.

When the Seven Star Sect members outside the Ghost King's Palace realized what was happening, the shock they felt was immense, almost like a raging storm.

The White Water Demon died so quietly, which was really hard for them to accept.

When did a Ghost King-level powerhouse die so humbly in battle?

"Fellow Daoists of the Seven Stars Sect, please come in. Our lord has just summoned us!" At this moment, the leader of the magic cultivators from the northwest smiled and invited the group of Seven Stars Sect Daoists who were dumbfounded. "You can discuss your thoughts when you see our lord later!"

The Taoists of the Seven Stars Sect felt very uncomfortable, feeling that the confidence and arrogance of the magic cultivators and martial arts experts from the Northwest were somewhat glaring.

……

The Ghost City Palace was deserted. Xiao Shan sat upright on the bone throne, his demeanor calm and composed, which made the Seven Star Sect Daoists who had just entered feel a chill.

"Everyone, thank you for your help!" Xiao Shan said with a smile, taking the initiative. "You all deserve much credit for our success in eradicating this major cancer, the White Water Demon!"

"River God, you're too kind!" The leader of the Seven Star Sect group said modestly. "We only came to rescue people after receiving a request for help from Junior Brother Yan Nanxing. We didn't expect that our actions would coincide with those of the River God. It's quite a coincidence!"

“Previously, your sect’s Yan Nanxing had already left the Netherworld, so it’s clear the person has been rescued!” Xiao Shan nodded and said directly, “This is not a place to stay for long, so I will not keep you any longer!”

He was very decisive and didn't beat around the bush; he simply gestured for them to leave.

"Your Excellency, after all, we also participated in the battle to annihilate the White Water Demon. It's not right to exclude us like this, is it?" The leader of the Seven Star Sect's group looked extremely ugly and spoke directly.

"So what are your opinions?" Xiao Shan's expression remained unchanged as he glanced indifferently at the group of Daoists from the Seven Star Sect. "Speak your mind. I have no connection with the Seven Star Sect!"

"Since you are so generous, I will not stand on ceremony!" The leader of the Seven Stars Sect said frankly, "I hope you will relinquish some of the power over Ghost City!"

"Explain yourself, what do you mean by 'partial authority'?" Xiao Shan wasn't angry, but instead asked, "Don't tell me you want to seize control of Ghost City?"

"I don't have such a big appetite!" The leading Taoist of the Seven Stars Sect shook his head. "I hope you can designate an area in Ghost City for the Seven Stars Sect to manage!"

"That's impossible!" Xiao Shan categorically rejected. "How can we allow others to sleep soundly beside our bed? Let alone two forces controlling the same ghost city. Do you think this situation is normal?"

"Then how can you teach me?" The leader of the Seven Stars Sect asked solemnly. "Since my fellow disciples and I have participated and put in a lot of effort, we can't let it all go to waste, can we?"

"If you don't speak up, I really have no intention of letting you share the benefits!" Xiao Shan chuckled, his words quite direct.

Ignoring the Seven Star Sect Daoists whose expressions suddenly turned ugly, Xiao Shan slowly said, "However, since you have spoken up, there's no point in hoping for Ghost City. I will not back down. Besides, your role in this battle wasn't significant enough to warrant negotiating with me!"

These words were rather harsh, but the Seven Stars Sect members present had nothing to say.

That's exactly the case!

Their original purpose was simply to help their fellow disciple Yan Nanxing escape safely from the territory of the White Water Demon; they had no intention of taking over the territory.

Given their strength, how could they possibly seize territory and benefits from the White Water Demon? It would be quite an achievement if they could escape unscathed.

Chapter 912, Crossing the River! (Please subscribe!)

However, the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind!

Xiao Shan actually led a capable force to follow closely behind and storm in, and in the end, he even killed the White Water Demon in one fell swoop. He should rightfully obtain the White Water Demon's territory and all its resources.

Because the opportunity was rare, the group of Taoists from the Seven Stars Sect gritted their teeth and tried to probe.

It would be good to be able to occupy a small area of ​​Ghost City. If Xiao Shan doesn't agree, it's not a big deal.

However, I still feel a little uneasy!

……

"However, I am not an unreasonable person!" Xiao Shan changed the subject and laughed, "Ghost City is none of your business, but the area occupied by the White Water Demon in the Netherworld is not small. I can carve out a small piece of territory for you to deal with!"

"really?"

The surprise came too suddenly, and the group of Seven Star Sect Daoists were overjoyed. This result was not bad for them.

"I have no reason to lie to you!" Xiao Shan said with a leisurely smile. "How about we go to that small mountain range fifty miles outside Ghost City? It's about thirty or forty miles in circumference, enough for the Seven Star Sect to operate in!"

"Thank you for your generosity!" The leading Taoist of the Seven Stars Sect bowed and said, "If you ever need anything in the future, the Seven Stars Sect will certainly give it serious consideration!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Shan stared at the man for a long time, then smiled slightly, everything understood without saying a word.

……

He left ten sorcerers and martial arts experts to take over Ghost City and accept all of Bai Shui Lao Yao's territory in the Netherworld, while he led the remaining forces out of the underworld passage.

They left some people at the entrance of the passage before leisurely returning to the Blackwater River God's Palace.

"My lord, why be so generous to the Seven Star Sect!"

"Exactly, they didn't expend much effort in dealing with the White Water Demon!"

"Judging from how happy those Taoists from the Seven Stars Sect are, it's clear that the benefits the master has given them are enough for the Seven Stars Sect to establish a foothold in the Netherworld. Who knows what they might do next!"

……

The remaining magic cultivators and martial arts experts also followed. As soon as Xiao Shan sat on the throne, they curiously looked around the water mansion and couldn't help but offer their advice.

"The reason I was so generous was simply to give the Seven Star Sect a little something!" Xiao Shan waved his hand and said with a faint smile, "After all, the Seven Star Sect is the number one sect in the Great Chu Daoist sects, and its relationship with the Great Chu royal family and the court is too close. My actions have given them an excuse and opportunity to stand by and watch in the future!"

The magic cultivators and martial arts experts present were stunned at first, but then they realized what was happening and were overjoyed.

"My lord, do you mean we'll be crossing the Blackwater River soon?" one of the martial arts experts asked impatiently. "If that's the case, then your actions this time have indeed been brilliant!"

“Yes!” another magic cultivator chimed in. “Judging from the behavior and reaction of those Seven Star Sect cultivators, they are clearly unwilling to directly antagonize the Lord. This gives them a convenient excuse not to take action!”

Xiao Shan smiled faintly and remained silent. If he weren't worried that the Seven Star Sect might have powerful figures from the Heavenly Court backing them up, he really wouldn't care too much.

Despite being called the number one sect in the Great Chu Daoist School, Xiao Shan is not afraid at all when it comes to a real fight.

After the remaining spellcasters and martial arts experts left, Xiao Shan's true form appeared and took the seven-colored gourd hanging from his clone's waist.

Feeling the slight pulsation of the seven-colored gourd, Xiao Shan couldn't help but smile softly.

"Hey, Xiao Shan, that bastard in the gourd space is really unruly! Should we teach him a lesson and make him behave?" The voice of the gourd brother suddenly rang in Xiao Shan's ears. "I don't know what you're thinking. What's the use of keeping the remnant soul of such a guy?"

"It's good to teach him a lesson!" Xiao Shan said to the Calabash Brothers with his divine sense, "But don't use too much force, don't destroy that remnant soul, it will be very useful in the future!"

"Hmph, I don't know what you're thinking!" came the disdainful snort from the Calabash Brothers. "You're already so strong, yet you still resort to these low-class tricks!"

“You don’t understand!” Xiao Shan’s divine sense replied, “Sometimes, having an extra trump card in your hand gives you more confidence and composure when dealing with certain situations!”

After saying this, Xiao Shan ignored the Calabash Brothers' reaction, left his clone to guard the Blackwater River Water Mansion, and then rode the clouds straight to the Northwest King's mansion.

That's right, the White Water Demon is not completely finished.

Less than one-tenth of its spiritual power remained, which Xiao Shan absorbed entirely into the internal space of the Seven-Colored Gourd, intending to use it as a trump card.

The Seven-Colored Gourd suppressed the two demons, the Snake and the Scorpion, for nearly ten thousand years. Naturally, it was no match for the remnant soul of the mere White Water Demon. It even had the ability to devour it completely and turn it into nourishment for its own power.

Xiao Shan certainly wouldn't waste such a precious resource. The remnant soul of the White Water Demon, less than one-tenth of its original size, could play a crucial role at a critical moment. Naturally, he wouldn't let the Seven-Colored Gourd go to waste. Using it as a trump card wouldn't be a waste of its value.

"Pass on my order: all the important civil and military officials in the Northwest who are not currently occupied with important official duties, are to come here within half a month. I have important matters to discuss with you!"

Upon returning to the Northwest King's official residence, Xiao Shan immediately issued orders, causing a stir among the Northwest's military, political, and supervisory leaders.

The King of the Northwest is about to make a big move!

As for what major operation it is, anyone with a clear head can guess: it's nothing more than crossing the Blackwater River and conquering the heartland of the Great Chu.

Having said that, the Northwest has accumulated enough resources, and now is the perfect time to launch an expedition.

Once all the high-ranking officials from the Northwest military, political, and supervisory systems arrived, Xiao Shan didn't stand on ceremony and said directly, "I believe you all already know what's going on!"

"That's right. I called you here to begin a new journey. First, we need to cross the Blackwater River and take over all the areas of the White Mountain Range!"

This statement immediately sparked a lively reaction.

"My lord, isn't the White Mountain Range the territory of the White Water Demon?" A quick-witted person immediately realized and asked worriedly, "Won't our sudden attack cause a bad reaction?"

"It's nothing serious!" Xiao Shan waved his hand and said calmly, "I have already dealt with the White Water Demon. You only need to deal with the cities near the White Mountain Range. As for the cultivation forces, I will handle them personally!"

Chapter 913, Conquering the White Mountain Range! (Please subscribe!)

The Chu Empire is over!

No one expected that the King of the Northwest would suddenly mobilize a million troops, who all crossed the Blackwater River, which was like an insurmountable barrier, within half a month.

Within three months, they swept across the vast Baishan Mountains, causing all the surrounding cities to fall, and their military might reached the capital of the Great Chu Empire, thousands of miles away.

The northwestern army is about to destroy the heart of the Great Chu Empire; its demise is not far off.

Anyone with even a modicum of insight has essentially already marked the Great Chu Empire with a big X.

Unless a miracle occurs, and the Great Chu Empire produces a military genius capable of turning the tide and completely suppressing the momentum of the million-strong army in the Northwest at a critical moment, it will be impossible to achieve anything.

All forces, whether military groups aspiring to conquer the world, local tyrants wanting to carve out their own territories, or powerful magic practitioners and martial arts sects, were caught off guard by the sudden turn of events.

What does the White Water Demon do?

Their base has been taken over, so why haven't they come out to cause trouble yet?

All the leaders of the forces who knew whose territory the White Mountain Range belonged to were now roaring in anger, quite dissatisfied with the White Water Demon's silence.

This fellow's power on the surface isn't strong, and few of his demons are any match for him, but he is the Ghost King of the Netherworld, and his ghost army is not to be underestimated.

If the White Water Demon were willing, he could send out his ghost army to intercept them. Even if he couldn't stop the Northwest army's advance, he certainly wouldn't let the Northwest King take over the entire White Mountain Range and the surrounding towns so easily.

If they had known earlier that the White Water Demon was so cowardly, they would have made preparations much earlier.

Even if we don't take the opportunity to get a share of the spoils, we should at least try to stop the advance of the Northwest Army.

Unfortunately, it's too late to regret it now!

Within three months, a million-strong army from the Northwest swept across the vast Changbai Mountains, its advance aimed directly at the capital, utterly shaking the foundations of the Great Chu Empire.