bayedsolid Chapter 550 - 210: The Struggle Between Good and Evil
Chapter 550 - 210: The Struggle Between Good and Evil
The Southern Demonic Land is very similar to the Northern Wastelands, with several ranges of mountains, interspersed with rivers and jungles.
Unlike the bustling towns of the Eastern Cultivation Land and the West Imperial, the Southern Demonic Land is composed mostly of small villages, where most inhabitants are ordinary people who seek shelter from nearby powers.
The ones providing the most shelter to these villages are the Three Great Demon Sects: the Cyan Lotus Sect, Red Cloud Mountain, and Celestial Fall Sect.
However, ever since the Cyan Lotus Sect was destroyed, the villages under its protection have quickly been abandoned.
At this moment, the disciples of the Zhenyang Sect find themselves in one such desolate village.
The buildings are dilapidated or have collapsed, with dried bloodstains seen everywhere on the ground. The crescent moon above barely illuminating the scene before them, a wave of desolation wells up within everyone’s hearts.
Xu Caihe couldn’t help but say, "After the Three Great Sects wiped out the Cyan Lotus Sect, why didn’t they send someone to take over these villages?"
Her father is the City Lord of Zhenlian City, and from a young age, she has only seen prosperity. Even the small villages near Zhenlian City are extremely lively and prosperous.
Seeing such bleak scenery now leaves her feeling puzzled.
Zhou Ling’Er also said, "Indeed, this village is not small, presumably with many people; why leave it to fall into such desolation?"
Cheng Qingyu sneered, "To think a City Lord’s daughter and a noble family’s eldest daughter, neither of you understands this?"
The two glared at her angrily, and Zhou Ling’Er coldly said, "Then please enlighten us, Senior Sister, for what reason?"
Cheng Qingyu glanced at them and said indifferently, "People in these villages have been under the Cyan Lotus Sect’s protection for years, long intertwined with the Demon Sect. How would they accept our governance?"
"Moreover, the Eastern Cultivation Land is far from the Southern Demon Land. Sending disciples here to manage some small villages with no cultivation resources is a waste of manpower, isn’t it?"
Xu Caihe retorted, "But didn’t we eliminate the Demon Sect for the sake of the common people? Having destroyed the Cyan Lotus Sect, why can’t we rescue the people of this village?"
"The common people of the world?"
Cheng Qingyu mocked, "The people in the Eastern Cultivation Land are the common people. These ordinary people who colluded with the Demon Sect were spared out of sheer mercy; Xu Junior Sister, how naive you are, and yet the City Lord allowed you to leave Zhenlian City?"
"What did you say?"
Xu Caihe’s face turned red, and Mo Xiaolan suddenly spoke up:
"The conflict between good and evil is a struggle among cultivators, and ordinary people simply wish to live peacefully. Had they been born in the Eastern Cultivation Land, they wouldn’t need to seek shelter from the Cyan Lotus Sect. How can they arbitrarily be judged? If we do so, how are we different from the Demon Sect?"
"How dare you!" Five or six disciples beside Cheng Qingyu shouted at Mo Xiaolan:
"A newly inducted disciple dares to speak such treacherous words; Senior Sister Cheng has every reason to suspect you!"
"Indeed, Lan Yin, speaking for the Demon Sect, your origins must be questionable!"
"I won’t let the senior brothers and sisters bully you; I’d like to test myself!"
These disciples had received support from the Cheng Family and were usually on good terms with Cheng Qingyu, seeing as she was already a Nascent Soul Cultivator. They all sided with her.
Among them, a male disciple named Zheng Wei stood out, coldly looking at Mo Xiaolan, while the others surrounded her.
A tall and imposing figure stood in front of Mo Xiaolan and said coldly:
"Lan Yin killed demonic beasts during the beast tide and saved the people; where were you all back then?"
Upon seeing He Zhiqiu, who once singlehandedly repelled the Red Flame Fox, these disciples hesitated. Cheng Qingyu stepped forward, instantly standing before Qin Gengyun, raising her head to look at him:
"I’ve heard much about Junior Brother He’s prowess in body cultivation. How about a sparring match today?"
Qiu Zhihe didn’t move, but in an instant stood in front of Qin Gengyun, coldly staring at Cheng Qingyu.
She said nothing but emitted a chilling aura, causing Zheng Wei and the others to shiver involuntarily.
They were astonished.
This Ruo Mei is clearly only at the Golden Core Realm, so why does she exert such pressure on us?
Cheng Qingyu snorted coldly, unleashing a powerful aura from her body to dispel the chilling energy.
"Junior Sister Ruo doesn’t seem to be merely at the Fourth-Layer of the Golden Core Realm. How about revealing everything you’ve been hiding?"
As the groups faced off, a gentle and elegant figure appeared between them, speaking warmly:
"It’s late at night, let’s all rest."
Cheng Qingyu looked at Wei Wan and suddenly laughed: "I almost forgot, Senior Sister Wei, He Zhiqiu, Ruo Mei, and Lan Yin fought side by side at Yunling Town and Zhenlian City, deeply bonded with great teamwork."
Her words were sarcastic, but Wei Wan remained gentle, only showing a trace of coldness in her eyes:
"Junior Sister Cheng, reaching the Nascent Soul stage is not easy."
Cheng Qingyu smiled, "Senior Sister, you are exceptionally gifted. Even when I reach the Nascent Soul stage, I may not necessarily be your match. But don’t forget who allowed you to achieve such cultivation?"
Wei Wan was stunned, looking at Cheng Qingyu in surprise.
"Alright, stop arguing. Every part of the Southern Demon Land is perilous; we should be united!"
Su Xin spoke, slightly easing the tension among them, as Su Xi continued:
"This place is still hundreds of miles from Cyan Lotus Mountain. Let’s rest here tonight, with two groups standing guard while the others recuperate."
"Yes!"
The disciples complied with folded hands, Cheng Qingyu glanced coldly at Mo Xiaolan, then turned away.
Zheng Wei and his group followed her.
Liu Su made a face at their backs, giving a thumbs-up to Qin Gengyun in a coquettish tone:
"Brother, you’re amazing~"
Qin Gengyun glared at her with slight annoyance and clasped his hands to Wei Wan:
"Thank you, Senior Sister Wei, for your righteous assistance."
There were still many people around, and Wei Wan only nodded slightly before leaving with Su Xin.
"Let’s go find a place to rest."
Qiu Zhihe walked expressionlessly to the other side of the village, and the others followed. Qiu Zhihe seemed familiar with the village and quickly found a large mansion, where several rooms were well-preserved.
There was enough space for them to spend the night.
The four of them and the phoenix entered a room. Qiu Zhihe raised a hand to form an isolation array and said coldly:
"She did it on purpose."
Qin Gengyun nodded: "She wanted to provoke us into action. Cheng Qingyu is quite shrewd."
Liu Su snorted, "A two-layer Nascent Soul, hiding for so long, naturally, she’s a conniving woman!"
Mo Xiaolan was silent for a moment: "When I reach the Golden Core Peak, I should be able to fight her."
The others turned to look at her, and Qin Gengyun suddenly laughed: "Xiaolan, you weren’t this combative before."
Since her true gender was recognized by Wu Yiren, Mo Xiaolan seemed to have changed, with a more intense killing intent than before.
The phoenix returned to human form, tidying up the slightly messy hair, causing a ripple on the chest, and proudly snorted:
"Only a two-layer Nascent Soul; I can kill her right now!"
Liu Su gave her a thumbs-up as well: "As expected of the groom’s bird!"
"Alright, let’s be vigilant tonight and avoid being ambushed."
Qiu Zhihe said.
Everyone found a room and didn’t sleep; they all sat down and meditated to cultivate.
Two hours later, the night grew increasingly dark.
"Ah!!"
Suddenly, a scream rang out!