BTTH: DISCIPLE CASHBACK SYSTEM Chapter 607 – Subjugation!
Previously on BTTH: DISCIPLE CASHBACK SYSTEM...
Was the tiger-headed elder, considering Xiao Jin’s formidable strength, certain this was all a ploy? A calculated maneuver to draw the Three-Star Dou Sect power into himself?
Should his gamble prove incorrect, one of the other two elders—the bear-headed or lion-headed—would inevitably endure a grievous wound.
This fleeting doubt vanished in an instant as he witnessed a grin spread across that young, familiar face, directed squarely at him.
“It’s the real deal!”
Upon seeing that flicker of human-like emotion, the tiger-headed elder’s mind snapped into focus. Without a shred of hesitation, he altered his hand seal. The Three-Star Dou Sect power, previously fluxing between the three of them, surged into his being like a bolt of lightning.
“Haha! Gotcha!”
As the potent energy coursed through him, exhilaration bloomed on the tiger-headed elder’s countenance. A thunderous roar erupted from him as he clenched his fist, a crimson radiance rapidly coalescing. In mere moments, it solidified into the colossal head of an energy tiger, its maw agape, exhaling a foul stench. Its fangs gleamed with destructive potential, promising utter annihilation to anything they might clamp down upon!
Mu Feng and Elder Li intently observed the unfolding conflict. The instant they detected the surge in the tiger-headed elder’s aura, they realized he had absorbed the power. Swiftly, all attention shifted to the resplendent golden figure positioned before him.
“Could that truly be the Vice President’s true form?” Mu Feng mused silently. In his estimation, if Xiao Jin had genuinely intended to merely “play,” he wouldn’t have allowed himself to be discovered so readily by the formidable trio.
At this critical juncture, under the scrutiny of innumerable eyes, the tiger-headed elder unleashed his fearsome strike, imbued with immense power, hurtling directly towards the golden silhouette.
“Boom!”
A deafening explosion of power reverberated through the heavens.
Had it struck true?
That very question resonated in the minds of every observer.
The colossal tiger-headed fist merged with the golden radiance, but at the precise moment of impact, the tiger-headed elder’s expression contorted drastically. His voice, sharp with sudden panic, cried out, “Watch out, it’s an illusion!”
No sooner had his warning issued forth than he hastily expelled the Three-Star Dou Sect power from his body—a preemptive measure so a comrade could utilize it without delay.
Heeding his urgent alarm, the expressions of the other two elders shifted dramatically. The bear-headed elder reacted with the utmost swiftness; as the golden apparition drew near, he swiftly drew in the Three-Star Dou Sect power that had been circulating. Without a moment’s pause, he channeled this energy into his fist and launched a retaliatory blow.
Rip!
His fist connected with the figure, yet his expression contorted once more as he bellowed, “Third brother, be wary, this one’s an illusion as well—the true form is with you!”
As his desperate cry faded, the final lion-headed elder’s face drained of all color. The encroaching golden light was already too close—there was no time to evade.
As he felt the Dou Sect power enter his system, he lacked even the opportunity to deploy it before the golden silhouette collided with him, witnessed by all present.
“Boom!”
A thunderous detonation rocked the firmament.
The lion-headed elder was struck forcefully, sent careening through the air before he could even muster a defense.
With a mere two illusory projections, Xiao Jin had instantly exposed the critical vulnerability within the Savage Three Beast Technique.
Despite being sent hurtling afar, the lion-headed elder sustained no substantial injuries.
Observing their companion struck down by Xiao Jin’s prowess, the remaining two elders of the Mulan Tribe perceived with stark clarity—they had forfeited this trial, succumbing to a swift and absolute defeat.
While the transfer of that Three-Star Dou Sect power occurred instantaneously, the three golden apparitions had arrived almost simultaneously. Regardless of the transfer speed, countering such an assault proved utterly impossible.
“The Vice President’s mastery is truly exceptional—he dismantled those three individuals’ technique in a single, decisive move!” Mu Feng and Elder Li simultaneously mused. Their admiration for Xiao Jin deepened profoundly.
“Esteemed Senior, your skills are unmatched. We readily admit defeat!” At this juncture, the tiger-headed elder was the first to voice their surrender.
Indeed, Xiao Jin had, in this exchange, only exhibited the power of a Three-Star Dou Sect. Nevertheless, he had effortlessly and overwhelmingly shattered the Savage Three Beast Technique. Furthermore, after incapacitating the lion-headed elder, Xiao Jin had refrained from delivering a decisive blow, earning genuine gratitude from the three Mulan elders.
“We thank you, Senior, for your magnanimity!”
“We thank you, Senior, for your magnanimity!”
“We thank you, Senior, for your magnanimity!”
In unison, the three Mulan elders bowed deeply, conveying their profound and sincere gratitude to Xiao Jin.
“Though you were defeated by me, do not feel discouraged. To have combined your strength at the peak of Dou Emperor and displayed such formidable power is already quite astonishing. Were my own cultivation merely that of a One-Star Dou Sect, even with my superior movement and battle techniques, I might not have been able to counteract your skills.”
Observing their crestfallen countenances, Xiao Jin offered a dismissive wave of his hand as he spoke.
Once Xiao Jin concluded his statement, the elder with the tiger's head lowered his voice significantly, articulating, “Senior, our transgressions in this affair are undeniable.”
“Senior, we should never have been swayed by Yan Luotian. For the sake of trifling gains, we chose to stand against you—we most certainly deserve severe punishment!” the elder with the bear's head chastised himself, his words betraying a clear plea for leniency.
The lion-headed elder, being the youngest of the formidable trio, added his voice, tinged with visible distress, following the other two: “Senior, we implore you to grant us clemency this time. We vow such a transgression will never be repeated!”
Upon hearing the earnest supplications of the three, Xiao Jin remained silent, his immediate response withheld.
Sensing Xiao Jin's continued hesitation, the tiger-headed elder's heart grew heavy with apprehension. He quickly interjected, “Senior, I understand the Mercenary Guild is currently accepting new members. We are prepared to join the guild and pledge our unwavering loyalty to you. Furthermore, we shall not hoard the Savage Three Beast Technique—instead, we will contribute it to the guild!”
Their earnest response seemed to please him, and a subtle smile graced Xiao Jin’s youthful features. He promptly declared, “It is commendable that you possess such resolve. Once these current matters are resolved, the three of you may proceed to formally register your entry into my Mercenary Guild…”
“Our deepest gratitude, Vice President!”
“Our deepest gratitude, Vice President!”
With Xiao Jin's nod of acceptance, the three Mulan elders finally felt the palpable tension, like a blade poised to fall, recede from their hearts.
Through the willing submission of the three Mulan elders, this tumultuous conflict was now drawing to its definitive conclusion.
Within the confines of the fortress, amidst the vast assembly of soldiers who had converged, a significant portion, nearly a quarter, had already commenced their withdrawal towards the exterior.
(End of Chapter)
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