Chapter 135: A Disconnected Style
Upon hearing Zhou Xiao say this, Zhu Xiangchen’s expression also turned grim. “…Where did those Demonic Beasts come from?”
First Mountain is the frontline of Cave Demon Valley’s border.
But all the Demonic Beasts are coming from Cave Demon Valley.
There must be quite a few disciples training on First Mountain.
Why haven’t any other Flying Sparrow Sect disciples rushed back yet?
Unless these Demonic Beasts aren’t gathering at First Mountain!
Zhou Xiao recalled the recent Spirit Fox Sect attack and turned pale with shock. “Holy crap, could it be that cultivator from Spirit Fox Sect is targeting us?”
Zhu Xiangchen thought of the Spirit Fox Sect attack and immediately panicked. “This is bad, I need to go inform my Senior Brothers and Sisters!”
The System also informed Song Jiulai about this matter. “It is indeed unusual. For so many Demonic Beasts to come from the Cave Demon Valley border, the cultivators there couldn’t possibly not have noticed.”
Song Jiulai immediately sensed a hint of conspiracy. “You mean the Demonic Beasts are coming from somewhere else? Is it related to the Spirit Fox Sect incident last time? You jinx, you didn’t actually guess right, did you? That they’re targeting our Wang’an County?”
“But that doesn’t make sense.” The System was also puzzled. “What deep-seated hatred does he have for your Wang’an County?”
The Spirit Fox Sect members are basically all dead. What kind of conflict they had with that Demonic Cultivator, the news still hasn’t come out.
Song Jiulai thought for a moment. “Aren’t there Players at Peach Blossom Sect? Should we ask for reinforcements? Will Peach Blossom Sect help?”
The System, however, said meaningfully, “You can try.”
Song Jiulai: “Why are you being so sarcastic? Be normal.”
System: “It means it’s impossible.”
Song Jiulai was genuinely taken aback. “Why?”
System: “You can either pay Spirit Stones to ask Peach Blossom Sect for help, or you can handle it yourself. If you don’t believe me, you can have Han Tian’s people try asking Peach Blossom Sect for aid.”
Actually, Song Jiulai didn’t even need to say it; someone from Han Tian’s side had already tried.
The two Players left at Peach Blossom Sect, thinking about the Demonic Beast invasion, began to massively purchase Pills from the Pharmacy there.
With such a large quantity of Pills being bought, the disciples of Peach Blossom Sect became curious and naturally asked why. The Players then directly explained that Wang’an County was currently facing a Demonic Beast invasion and they were buying Pills to support their Sect.
The Players thought it was a good idea and even asked this young disciple if Peach Blossom Sect would provide assistance if Flying Sparrow Sect were to fall.
As a result, the young disciple looked at them strangely and then said, “This matter has nothing to do with us.”
Ye Xuan, the Player buying the medicine, was stunned on the spot. “Huh?”
The young disciple glanced around and then said, “You are here, how did you receive news that Flying Sparrow Sect was invaded by Demonic Beasts?”
Ye Xuan stammered for a moment. “Our Sect has a special Sound Transmission Magic Treasure; we receive news immediately in case of an emergency.”
The young disciple didn’t seem to suspect anything, but instead told him with a tone of earnest advice, “Buy your medicine if you want, but don’t tell anyone else about the Flying Sparrow Sect invasion, and don’t ask for help from others. You should know that on our Sect’s territory, there are not only Peach Blossom Sect disciples, but also Rogue Cultivators and other Sects.”
“Let me tell you one more thing: Fierce Eagle Sect and Flying Sparrow Sect have a feud. I saw disciples of Fierce Eagle Sect here yesterday, but you probably wouldn’t recognize them.”
After saying this, the disciple said, “If you’re going back, hurry up and leave.”
Ye Xuan was truly bewildered.
He didn’t understand why. After he told the System this news, the System not only notified other Players but also Song Jiulai.
Song Jiulai quickly analyzed the problem.
“Damn it, I thought everyone living under a Major Sect were friendly fellow countrymen!”
Only now did she realize she was indeed too naive.
How could she forget that this was a Cultivation World where the Law of the Jungle prevailed, and the strong preyed on the weak?
The friendliness of Flying Sparrow Sect had given her and the Players a persistent illusion.
Peach Blossom Sect’s statement of “it has nothing to do with us” completely woke Song Jiulai up.
Yes, what does the Demonic Beast invasion of Flying Sparrow Sect have to do with them?
At worst, Flying Sparrow Sect still had its Sect Token.
Sects generally didn’t interact much; how could they travel thousands of miles specifically to help you resist a Demonic Beast invasion?
After all, this was a matter of life and death; losing disciples meant losing Sect strength.
As for whether your Sect could hold on, that wasn’t important.
That young disciple was quite kind-hearted to have told the Players about the Sect that had a feud with Flying Sparrow Sect. If Rogue Cultivators found out that a Sect was being invaded, they would definitely come to stir up trouble, as those Demonic Beasts were excellent Materials.
Song Jiulai thought of the common folk in Wang’an County.
Suddenly, an inexplicable chill ran down her spine.
If the Sect is gone, do mortals matter?
Mortals matter even less.
Even cultivators don’t matter.
The idea of Players wanting to provide a good life for mortals was even more heretical.
Song Jiulai finally understood. If she wanted to strengthen her power, she couldn’t follow the path of Myriad Immortal Sect.
Myriad Immortal Sect had protected them, but Myriad Immortal Sect couldn’t protect everyone.
“The road must be paved!”
She had to build connections with the surrounding Sects. Otherwise, even if she absorbed the surrounding Sects, with this attitude of each sweeping their own doorstep, she couldn’t count on anyone if something happened.
“Through the Player’s perspective, tell me exactly where the Demonic Beasts are appearing from. Organize the Players to buy medicine, and I’m going to the source of the Demonic Beasts.”
She wouldn’t be able to catch up to the previous waves by rushing back now. Her combat power was best used to find and eliminate the source of the Demonic Beasts.
As for the Players, she could only rely on her remote command and their own efforts.
This was the first time Song Jiulai realized that she truly held the lives of many people in her hands.
But she had never done anything like this before, so she couldn’t help but feel uncertain.
Those Players were brought from another World by her. If Players were just Players, then those mortals were living, breathing people.
She had received decades of ideological education. She didn’t know if she would become a cultivator who didn’t value human life or a numb one, but at least at this moment, she couldn’t stand idly by.
“Don’t put too much pressure on yourself.” The System, sensing Song Jiulai’s unease, tried to comfort her jokingly. “At least for now, Wang’an County is under the jurisdiction of Flying Sparrow Sect.”
Frankly, this was Flying Sparrow Sect’s responsibility. With the Demonic Beast invasion, Song Jiulai didn’t need to worry; Flying Sparrow Sect would definitely find a way to bring back all their disciples.
“No way!” Song Jiulai said with grief and indignation. “Is this Flying Sparrow Sect’s business? All of Wang’an County is my property now, those Spiritual Fields, they’re all mine!!!”
Moreover, she had long considered Flying Sparrow Sect as something within her grasp—both its people and its property were hers!
“Do we have Players in Cave Demon Valley now? Have them quickly notify Flying Sparrow Sect that Wang’an County is in trouble!”
The System said, “They’ve already been notified, but it will take until dawn for Flying Sparrow Sect disciples to get back to Wang’an County at the earliest. This wave of Demonic Beasts is currently dormant—a truly ominous sign.”
The lack of movement meant that something was indeed directing them.
Song Jiulai was in a hurry, and the New Players were also logging in one after another.
They were still innocently exclaiming.
“Holy crap, this game is so realistic!”
Damn it, I posted both chapters last night!!! I don’t know why something went wrong and one chapter wasn’t published!! I’m so dizzy! Please refresh 134. Also, I got back too late today, and I’ve finished my tasks. No updates today, but starting tomorrow, I’ll try to resume fixed updates at midnight. Plus, I’ll add 2K updates daily to make up for it until it’s all cleared. The Cultivation part owes 10,000, which is 5 chapters.
