I Don t Want to Get Hurt, So I ll Max Out My Defense

Chapter 983: Chapter 984: Attacking Over Here
 

The truck had left the wilderness and returned to the bustling area of Central Province. Countless checkpoints had appeared on the official road, one after another, densely woven like a spider’s web.

Li Xiaobai squinted his eyes. This was a directive issued by the Blood Demon Sect. It seemed that the enemy was already aware of their movements and whereabouts.

However, these local cultivators weren’t even in the Mahayana Realm. They couldn’t stop the heavily armored truck, much less delay it.

Fu Tiantian’s killing intent was aroused. She slammed her foot down on the accelerator and plowed through the obstacles on the road without any intention of stopping.

“They’re charging over!”

“They’re going to bust straight through, run!”

“What kind of mount is that? A Demonic Beast from the Central Origin Realm? Its power is too shocking!”

“Don’t worry about it, just run. We can’t stop Young Master Li anyway. Let him go hassle the Blood Demon Sect—that works for us. Then, we’ll be free!”

The well-organized ranks of disciples from just a moment ago had now scattered in all directions, fleeing for their lives. Most of these cultivators were coerced into this, all hoping that Li Xiaobai could eradicate the Blood Demon Sect just as he had slain King Weiwu and Master Tianxuan. If so, the people of Central Province could live peacefully without constant fear.

And there would be no one to criticize and judge them.

“Stop! You cannot escape!”

“Whoever dares to run, I will report you to the Immortal elders of the Blood Demon Sect on my return. You will not be spared!”

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Some leading cultivators shouted in anger, frustrated. They had joined the Blood Demon Sect willingly and were even proud to serve as its hounds. If their superiors learned that they had not tried to stop Li Xiaobai but chose to let him pass, these leaders would be the first to be punished.

But with the Steel Behemoth right before them, no one heeded his words. Everyone fled for their lives, fearing being caught in the slaughter should they run too slowly.

“Leader, we should also make a run for it. Li Xiaobai is someone who could even kill Master Tianxuan—we can’t afford to provoke him!”

A follower reminded the leader. But it was too late. Fu Tiantian didn’t plan on pursuing those who chose to flee. However, she had no intention of letting these ringleaders off easily. She extended her hand out of the window once more, effortlessly tracing a complicated pattern in the air.

“Bind!”

In an instant, several leading cultivators felt themselves immobilized, unable to move. They watched wide-eyed as the ferocious Steel Behemoth sped over them, leaving a trail of bodies scattered in its wake.

“Complicit in tyranny, you deserve to die a thousand deaths!” Fu Tiantian snorted coldly.

At the end of the official road, the city gates were tightly closed. Numerous teams stood atop the city walls, closely monitoring the commotion in the distance. The roar of thunder intensified as the heavily armored truck floored the accelerator, rushing towards them like a whirlwind from afar, smashing through the closed gates and breaking through the walls.

“Hurry! Inform the Elders of the Three Sects—Li Xiaobai is coming!”

“Quick, summon the celestial from the Blood Demon Sect!”

The cultivators were in a state of panic, scattering and retreating, not daring to confront the sharp edge of the heavily armored truck head-on.

…

At the same time, within the Three Sects.

Inside the mountain gate, hundreds of young cultivators had been gathered for a test set by the Blood Demon Sect. Those who passed the test could enter the Central Origin Realm to cultivate and acquire even more sophisticated Cultivation Techniques.

For them, this was an excellent chance to completely reinvent themselves and shake off the ignominious moniker of ‘piggish bumpkins.’ Although their homelands had been occupied by the Blood Demon Sect, they did not care; if only they could ascend to the Upper Realm for their cultivation and acquire even more exquisite Techniques, they would surely stand out in the future—no longer confined to the small territory of the Immortal Spirit Continent!

Many of the youths’ eyes sparkled with a frenzied glow, determined to seize the day in the examinations!

“Have you heard that Li Xiaobai from the Immortal Spirit Continent has returned? Yesterday’s Immortal Spirit Daily reported that they have already arrived in Central Province—are they here to overturn the Blood Demon Sect?”

“The Blood Demon Sect is such a behemoth; how could it possibly be challenged by a mere individual? The cause of Master Tianxuan’s death remains a mystery, and no one knows who killed him. Li Xiaobai is nothing but an underling of the Immortal Spirit Continent; how can he possibly contend with the Blood Demon Sect?”

“Indeed, I personally witnessed Li Xiaobai at the Three Sects’ grand competition one year. Though a prodigy, he’s only comparatively so within the confines of the Immortal Spirit Continent. In the Central Origin Realm, even the most ordinary disciple has reached the cultivation level of a Human Immortal, far surpassing our Mainland. How could he compete?”

“Regardless of his actual strength, as long as he doesn’t hinder our examination and future prospects, it’s none of our business! Once we successfully enter the Central Origin Realm and join the Blood Demon Sect, the gap between us will only widen from there!”

The cultivators whispered amongst themselves dismissively, sneering at the youthful hero portrayed in the recent Immortal Spirit Daily, indifferent to his story.

A few disciples of the Blood Demon Sect stationed nearby watched over the assessment proceedings, though signs of anxiety involuntarily appeared on their faces, disturbing their peace of mind.

They had already received news that the cultivator named Li Xiaobai had begun his assault into Central Province, and he might arrive in the Blood Demon Sect’s territory at any time.

“Now that the selection of this batch of disciples is nearly finished, we could have an Elder take those who passed the examination directly to the Upper Realm. This way, we can transport talent and seek reinforcement without delay!”

One disciple mentioned, indicating that the space channel was ready and could be activated at any moment.

“Yes, if only Li Xiaobai would slow down a bit, that would be best.”

“But, to be honest, it’s almost laughable how these idiots below don’t realize the opportunity they have. A heaven-sent genius has emerged to expel the invaders and restore their freedom, yet they couldn’t care less, even harboring resistant emotions within. I really can’t understand their mindset.”

Sneering, a disciple ridiculed them, noting that even they dreaded Li Xiaobai’s might, yet these bumpkins below were more confident than them, despite their relatively low level of cultivation.

“Piggish bumpkins will always be piggish bumpkins. There’s a saying that the grass is always greener on the other side. If Li Xiaobai could just wait a few more days before arriving, we would be fearless.”

“What’s there to fear? We have that dog in our hands to blackmail him with. Once the Blood Demon Sect’s aces arrive in large numbers, Li Xiaobai will have no choice but to submit, even with his sky-high capabilities.”

“Moreover, our Blood Demon Sect Technique is the best in the world, and with an Earth Immortal Realm Elder at our side, we could possibly stand a fight!”

The disciples murmured to each other conspiratorially, only aware that Li Xiaobai had visited the Devil Cloud Cave relics and had yet to receive news of his advance. They hoped to delay the inevitable a little longer.

At that moment, however, a massive explosion suddenly echoed from the gate of the Three Sects, followed by widespread cries of battle and, more so, terror-stricken screams.

“Enemies!”

“Enemies are attacking!”

“The sect’s gate is destroyed; it’s Young Master Li!”

“Young Master Li is on a rampage, looking to give the Blood Demon Sect trouble!”

Countless cultivators on flying swords took to the skies, trying to escape from the disaster.

A few of the Blood Demon Sect’s youths gasped for air, a flicker of fear crossing their eyes.

“He’s really here, so soon? Wasn’t he treasure hunting in the Devil Cloud Cave?”

“Hurry, call for an Elder to face him!”