During the first discussion, no substantial results were achieved. No one had any evidence of the so-called traitor within the sect, so the matter was temporarily put on hold. After about half an hour, the discussion ended without any clear resolution. Perhaps due to the fact that the Myriad Scorpion Sect gathered all its forces at the Myriad Scorpion Mountain, today there was no major battle. Everything seemed to be quite tranquil. However, anyone with a slightly sensitive perception could notice that this was merely the calm before the storm. With the strength of the Myriad Scorpion Sect, they would not be content to be blockaded on a single mountain by the Poison Sect. Therefore, in the near future, a real battle that would decide the outcome of this war would surely come, like a storm.
As time passed, night gradually enveloped the entire mountain range. Night was when poisons were most active, and thus, subtle sounds of sorrow and pain resonated throughout the mountain. With the faint light, one could see colorful venomous snakes and scorpions crawling and hissing in the grass and trees. Fortunately, the campsite was surrounded by a thick layer of poison-avoiding powder, which kept the small poisonous creatures away. Moreover, the Poison Sect’s strong experts, who had dealt with toxins their entire lives, were adept at handling these things.
The camp at night seemed especially peaceful. The bonfires burned brightly, occasionally bursting into roars. In the quiet camp, the ground suddenly moved slightly, and a tiny black shadow swiftly dashed out, heading toward the dark forest like an ordinary bird. With the faint moonlight, it could be seen that the black shadow was actually a black centipede with several thin wings. Due to its color, it was nearly impossible to detect in the night. Even if some strong experts discovered it, they might dismiss it as an ordinary venomous centipede. After all, such things were extremely common in the scorpion-infested Scorpio Mountains.
The black centipede quietly traversed the sky, then turned and directly flew toward the Myriad Scorpion Mountain beyond the ravine. Just as the centipede was about to cross the ravine, a mysterious black shadow suddenly appeared in the air, grasping the centipede with a swift hand. Of course, he naturally used Dou Qi to protect his hand from the unclean creature.
The black centipede, caught, struggled violently, emitting a foul smell. With a flick of his finger, the shadow knocked the centipede unconscious. Glancing coldly, the shadow applied force with his fingers and crushed the centipede, revealing a tightly rolled scroll of paper. The shadow’s hand emitted a green flame, evaporating the green blood, and the light of the flames illuminated the face—revealed to be Xiao Yan, whose true appearance was concealed by the Illusion Beast Skin.
Tossing the dead centipede into the ravine, Xiao Yan slowly unrolled the scroll, where a few crooked characters were written: “All is ready.” Despite the simple four words, they made Xiao Yan’s eyes narrow slightly. It seemed this matter was not as simple as he had thought. There truly was a traitor within the Poison Sect, and from the wording, it appeared that the spies embedded in the Poison Sect had made certain arrangements. Now, they were just waiting for the right moment to strike the final blow.
“Although I’ve been watching the camp, the centipede has no human scent and didn’t come from any tent. Clearly, the person sending the message is very cautious.” Muttering to himself, Xiao Yan stowed the scroll and glanced at the dark Myriad Scorpion Mountain. Even from this distance, he could feel the danger lurking there.
“I need to inform Little Healer Immortal. Otherwise, we’ll be in trouble sooner or later…” With this thought, Xiao Yan’s figure vanished eerily.
The dawn arrived quietly, and as the first light of morning appeared, the Poison Sect camps echoed with faint wails. Knowing what the sound signified, the Poison Sect members felt a chill run down their spines—it seemed a major offensive against the Myriad Scorpion Mountain was about to begin.
“Boo!” The sharp, wailing sound reverberated through the mountains. Suddenly, shouts of battle erupted. Dense waves of Poison Sect members, like a torrent of ants, surged into the Myriad Scorpion Mountain and charged toward the Myriad Scorpion Sect’s headquarters.
As the Poison Sect’s army rushed into the dense woods, pained cries immediately followed. Clearly, the Myriad Scorpion Sect was also hiding in the forest, closely watching the offensive. Despite knowing the Myriad Scorpion Sect was prepared, the Poison Sect’s flood did not falter. Red-eyed, they charged into the forest and engaged in a brutal fight.
As the battle between the two sects unfolded, more and more strong experts from both sides joined the fray, and whenever they met, intense battles inevitably ensued. In the dense woods, Xiao Yan calmly observed a group of Myriad Scorpion Sect members throwing bags of poison smoke at him. Flicking his finger, an invisible wave surged forth, causing the dozen or so fierce-looking Myriad Scorpion Sect members to explode into ashes. The poison smoke dissipated well before reaching Xiao Yan.
The over a hundred Poison Sect members behind Xiao Yan, seeing his display, were filled with shock. They muttered silently, confirming that he was indeed a formidable ally invited by the Sect Master.
“Thank you, Mr. Yan!” The leading middle-aged man bowed to Xiao Yan and, without delay, led the forces in a charge up the mountain.
Watching the Poison Sect members disappear into the forest, Xiao Yan casually incinerated a venomous scorpion with a fiery gale. Turning to the side, he asked, “How are things on the other fronts?”
Where Xiao Yan looked, the space slightly distorted, and the shape of Medusa materialized. She said, “The Poison Sect has more strong experts than the Myriad Scorpion Sect. Almost every point has strong support, so the attack is very rapid. Now, they have reached the halfway point of the mountain. Maybe soon, they will reach the Myriad Scorpion Sect.”
Xiao Yan nodded slightly.
“However, the Myriad Scorpion Sect’s elite hasn’t fully engaged yet. Even if the Poison Sect reaches the Myriad Scorpion Sect, they will struggle to advance further unless they can eliminate the true strong ones of the Myriad Scorpion Sect.”
Xiao Yan smiled. “Heh, the Sect Master Scorpion Mountain and Scorpion Elder still haven’t shown up, nor has the Soul Palace expert. As long as they’re here, the Myriad Scorpion Sect won’t lose. Today, there will be a tremendous battle.”
Xiao Yan said, “Try to conceal your presence and don’t let your true strength be discovered. Only appear at the critical moment to achieve a deterrent effect.”
“Alright.”
“By the way, where’s Zi Yan?”
Medusa said, “She led a Poison Sect force to the front line. It’s likely that, aside from Little Healer Immortal, her force will be the first to reach the Myriad Scorpion Sect.”
Xiao Yan shook his head. “Let her be. As long as the Myriad Scorpion Sect doesn’t have a Battle Emperor-level expert, she won’t be in danger. Let’s pick up the pace…”
Listening to the sounds of battle echoing through the mountains, Xiao Yan’s figure disappeared, piercing through the forest with his fire wings, and soared toward the peak of the mountain. Medusa also created a pair of Dou Qi wings and followed closely.
In the sky above the Myriad Scorpion Mountain, intermittent battles broke out. However, neither side lingered, and as soon as the situation became unfavorable, they retreated. Although the sky seemed filled with intense and chaotic fighting, there had been no significant casualties yet.
Xiao Yan and Medusa continued upward, and after a while, they neared the peak. Looking down, they saw the towering summit, which resembled a mountaintop cut in half. On the flat surface, a massive sect stood, shrouded in a dense green toxic mist. The mist obscured the details of the sect below.
Outside the sect, Poison Sect members continued to arrive, swarming the Myriad Scorpion Sect like ants. As more Poison Sect members appeared, beams of light flashed, and finally, Little Healer Immortal and the strong Poison Sect elites appeared in the air.
Floating in the sky, Little Healer Immortal surveyed the green mist, and a cold voice resonated, “Scorpion Mountain, do you think your Toxic Cloud Formation can stop our attack?”
A loud laugh emerged from the mist, and figures started to emerge. Finally, a group of icy-eyed Myriad Scorpion Sect members hovered in the sky, staring down the Poison Sect warriors.
Seeing the Myriad Scorpion Sect elites, Xiao Yan was slightly surprised. From their overall strength, they seemed to be no weaker than the Poison Sect. It was clear that the Myriad Scorpion Sect was indeed a low-key but powerful force.
“Today, this battle may be quite perilous…”
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