Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8425: The end (1)

Du Wan Sha gazed at Yu Feng Bo's lifeless body and let out a sigh, murmuring, "Such a shame, truly a shame." Once he spoke those words, he shifted his attention to the disorganized forces of the 13 Family Alliance, shook his head slowly, and declared in a grave tone, "Good heavens. Back when Zhao Hai explained this psychological tactic to me, I dismissed it entirely. Just some simple words—how could they possibly work? We're cultivators with iron wills; no way they'd affect us. Yet now, it's clear they're incredibly effective. Extremely so."

Standing next to Du Wan Sha, Li Daya wore a serious look on his face as he commented, "Do you suppose this tactic would impact a disciple from the Bloody Massacre Sect? If it does, we ought to figure out countermeasures right away." Li Daya and the rest were aware that Du Wan Sha's strategy came straight from Zhao Hai's advice. None of them had anticipated its stunning success. This outcome was downright astonishing.

"Precautions are indeed necessary, but psychological assaults like this are tough to defend against. We'll head back and consult Little Hai on handling it. I never imagined things wrapping up this way. Starting today, the 13 Family Alliance is history. Oh, and don't forget to message Little Hai—check on their progress over there."

Li Daya acknowledged the order and promptly pulled out his communication circle to contact Zhao Hai. A response arrived shortly after. Upon reading it, Li Daya's expression turned oddly amused. He faced Du Wan Sha and remarked, "Zhao Hai's team has already captured ten islands. That kid's speedy, isn't he?"

Du Wan Sha shook his head and replied, "Nothing surprising there. Back at the Western Defense Line, they seized several islands daily, limited only by troop numbers. Now with ample forces, and the bulk of the 13 Family Alliance's power concentrated here, the remaining islands lack strong cultivators. So, they cleared them out swiftly. Plus, Zhao Hai excels in formations. If they strike an island before it alerts others, it's done for. We can seal off communications from that island. Then, using its teleportation array, the next assault comes even quicker."

Tu Ling, who had remained quiet throughout, suddenly spoke up, "We must prioritize grooming Zhao Hai. Island Lord or not, he's invaluable." Tu Ling kept to herself mostly, yet she stayed attuned to sect affairs. How could she overlook a talent like Zhao Hai in the Bloody Massacre Sect?

Zhao Hai's skills had already piqued Tu Ling's interest long ago. But this event made him realize he'd undervalued the young man. That realization prompted his statement. Clearly, he felt the Bloody Massacre Sect should invest heavily in Zhao Hai's growth. Regardless of Island Lord status, Zhao Hai's talents already served the sect well.

Du Wan Sha nodded firmly and stated deeply, "Fine, this ridiculous show bores me now. Let's wrap it up fast. That'll help Zhao Hai and his group handle the 13 Family Alliance's islands more smoothly." Li Daya and Du Wan Sha shared no disagreements. Wielding his God-killing Blade, Du Wan Sha shattered the island's shield in mere strikes. Without anyone managing the mountain-guarding formation, and the insiders in total disarray, no one could activate it. So, they forced their way through. Breaking an unattended formation proved far simpler, of course.

With the formation shattered, the Blood Slaughter Sect's array expanded, commanding all on the island to halt immediately. Resisters would face instant death. The order rang out, and the island's fighting ceased rapidly. Daredevils met their end right away. Thus, the 13 Family Alliance's main island fully surrendered to the Blood Slaughter Sect.

In the days that followed, Du Wan Sha and his team managed the main island's aftermath. Meanwhile, Zhao Hai's forces swept across the other key islands, sparing none. From then forward, the 13 Family Alliance—long a thorn in the Bloody Massacre Sect's side—vanished entirely.

The Giant Demon Sect contributed too against the 13 Family Alliance, striking from the opposite flank. Their assaults convinced the 13 Family Alliance of their inability to match the Bloody Massacre Sect. That's why the Shangguan Clan and others yielded. The Alliance's core retreated to the 36 central islands. Yet, ultimately, the Giant Demon Sect held back from those isles, pulling back instead.

The Giant Demon Sect held off to preserve ties between the sects. Given the Bloody Massacre Sect's might, they sufficed alone against the 13 Family Alliance. Giant Demon involvement might look like scavenging spoils, which they avoided. Securing the puppet crafting method already delighted them; they sought no more.

Though aware the Blood Slaughter Sect planned to share the puppeteering technique with others, the Giant Demon Sect felt no resentment. They understood the necessity for the Blood Slaughter Sect's revenge. Peace with major sects required sacrifices. Far from upset, they empathized, recognizing the puppet technique swap for the 13 Family Alliance as a smart gain.

This stemmed partly from the Blood Slaughter Sect's vow to later enhance their puppeteering skills—unlike other sects. Thus, the Giant Demon Sect came out ahead. Their minimal efforts yielded the technique already a sweet deal.

Still, neither the Giant Demon Sect nor the seven major sects foresaw the Blood Slaughter Sect dismantling the 13 Family Alliance so rapidly. Now, the entire Alliance belonged to the Blood Slaughter Sect. They claimed its heritage, vast resources, islands, and disciples—plus, it replenished prior losses instantly.

Witnessing this, the seven major sects felt twinges of regret. They'd chosen not to intervene, ready to abandon the Alliance. Primarily, because the Alliance plotted against them—an unforgivable bite from a nurtured hound. They itched to eliminate it but preferred others handle the deed. The Alliance still held utility. Knowing it wouldn't yield easily, they'd battle the Blood Slaughter Sect fiercely. Given the latter's nature, bloodshed would ensue, deepening hatred and blocking any surrender.

Additionally, the seven major sects had bolstered the 13 Family Alliance for years; its power wasn't trivial. A deathmatch with the Blood Slaughter Sect would inflict heavy casualties on them. Ideal for the majors: weaken the Blood Slaughter Sect while crushing the rebellious hound.

Yet, the Blood Slaughter Sect broke pattern. They avoided massacres, enlisted the Giant Demon Sect to pressure surrenders from key clans, then crushed the rest in days. Battles occurred, but losses stayed minimal. Instead, they absorbed hordes of 13 Family Alliance disciples. Even if loyalty wavered, the influx meant no net loss—actually, massive gains. Utterly impressive.

The Blood Slaughter Sect reveled in the victory: countless new disciples, abundant islands. Only managing those islands posed a puzzle. The 13 Island-lord creations were straightforward—merge and shift them to the Western Defense Line, bolstering the Blood Slaughter Sect's western and northwestern seas. Those regions now lay exposed; without depth, piercing the west's barriers would prove dire for the Sanguine Alliance. Strengthening those seas became essential.

Yet, the 13 Family Alliance retained 12 enduring islands, born of the Blood Sea. They couldn't reenter it—a waste to discard. But distance from the Blood Slaughter Sect equated to vast flying lands, complicating oversight. Controlling them vexed the Blood Slaughter Sect deeply.

Ultimately, the sect's leaders reached no decision. Dao Qianzhan and others turned to Zhao Hai again, seeking his view, and summoned him. Zhao Hai skipped formalities. He grasped the sect leader and Du Wan Sha's intent: thrust him into prominence as disciple representative. This boosted his prospects greatly. So, he shed his former restraint, embracing the spotlight.

Zhao Hai proposed promptly: transform those islands into a grand marketplace for rogue cultivators to rest and barter freely. The Blood Slaughter Sect would oversee it, charging fees. Thus, they'd harvest immense revenues, scout and enlist independents for fresh blood, offering joiners a pathway. The sect retained command, treating them as outer disciples with minimal cost—yielding plentiful advantages.