System's Super Sect Chapter 875 - 832: Sword Demon Strikes, Earth Unrestricted Slain Consecutively (8,000 Words)

Morning rays bathed the territory of Red Domain, effectively banishing the stillness of the night. Ye City underwent a transition from a serene atmosphere to one of intense activity.

The thoroughfares were packed with carriages, steeds, and crowds; some were merchants, others were merely strolling, and many were deep in conversation. The scene was truly chaotic.

Unquestionably, the collective gaze was locked on the 72 Five-Star Influences.

Word spread like wildfire throughout the previous night, notifying the citizens of Ye City that today marked the final deadline for the mobilization of the 72 Five-Star Influences. Patience was not a virtue they possessed; those remaining would not be waited for. Come dawn, the gathered forces intended to march upon Star Sword Mountain to annihilate the Immortal Sect.

As anticipated, numerous Earth Unrestricted Experts had already taken flight, soaring over Ye City toward their singular objective.

"It has finally commenced!"

"Let's depart! We had better get our affairs in order and make for Star Sword Mountain, or we might miss out on a prime vantage point."

With those words, a frantic exodus began as people flooded out of the city, utilizing beast-drawn vehicles and riding demonic creatures, desperate to secure their spots.

It was a reasonable concern. The crusade of the 72 Five-Star Influences against the Immortal Sect had gripped the entire Red Domain. At this very moment, one could only imagine the throngs encircling Star Sword Mountain. Arriving late would leave spectators with nothing but the distant echoes of the Meridian Gate.

Simultaneously, the Luo Family and Cao Family, both hailing from Baiyue City, had assembled at an early hour. Unlike their peers, these houses were vibrating with anticipation.

Neighboring Baiyue City, the Immortal Sect served as a constant shadow. No matter the scale of the discord the Immortal Sect triggered, these families remained perpetually anxious, ever-vigilant against a potential strike. Baiyue City held vast resources, and any wise organization would covet such a prize.

Their interpretation was clear: the lack of aggression from the Immortal Sect stemmed from an unrefined foundation, merely waiting for the right moment. Yet, as their Cultivation deepened, these families feared that the Immortal Sect would eventually turn its gaze toward them to secure their position.

Nursing his injured arm, Luo Shen sipped his morning wine before rising, a cold grin plastered on his face. "The hour of our departure has arrived."

Cao Tianjue gave a singular nod, mirroring his resolve.

"Back in the day, that Immortal Sect leader extorted a heavy toll of White Crystal from me. Today, I demand a tenfold return."

The mere mention of White Crystal stirred a deep, simmering fury in Cao Tianjue. Having dedicated his life to Cultivation, he had never bowed to anyone, yet he had been forced to surrender hundreds of thousands of White Crystals just to preserve his life.

This stain on his honor required blood; it was the only way he could find peace!

Feng Xiaoshi offered a wry smile, his eyes glowing with the intensity of a vengeful ember.

He, too, had been forced to trade his own Flower White Crystal just to avoid the grave!

Luo Shen provided a brief, hollow affirmation of their grievances, though his own ambitions lay elsewhere. The riches were secondary to the true prize. "It is not merely about the tenfold restoration of wealth. We must secure the Immortal Sect’s secret arts. Their leader can command storms and ice with mere sorcery. Imagine the status of Baiyue City if we mastered such power. With our houses aligned, who would dare challenge us?"

Cao Tianjue and the others readily concurred with Luo Shen’s vision.

That magic was a necessity.

Whether they remained allies in the future was a trivial concern for now.

"Regardless, we shall allow the Nanhua Sect to lead the vanguard. We will hang back and bide our time. Should a window open to infiltrate the Immortal Sect first, we seize it immediately."

"It is agreed!"

"Our primary objective is to strip the goods from the Immortal Sect. As for those cultivators, we shall gladly leave the fighting to the Nanhua Sect and their ilk."

Having finalized their strategy, Cao Tianjue and his cohort finished their meal and proceeded toward the rendezvous point.

Yet, upon their arrival, a chilling realization hit them.

The numbers seemed significantly lower than anticipated.

Perhaps thirty or forty Earth Unrestricted Experts hovered there—a formidable group, certainly—but it fell pitifully short of the total 72 Five-Star Influences.

Wasn’t there supposed to be a larger gathering of Earth Unrestricted Experts?

Luo Shen and his companions swept their eyes over the area in bewilderment, though they initially dismissed it as merely a delay by the others.

As the minutes stretched on, the unease in the air turned into palpable dread.

It was well past noon, and yet nearly half of the expected parties remained absent.

Furthermore, those who had failed to show were the elite forces, ranked highest on the Immortal Cyan Cloud Ranking.

"Something is amiss!"

"My scouts checked their lodgings, and they are completely vacant. It appears they vanished last night."

"Could they have stolen a march on us?"

Discussions among the Earth Unrestricted Experts erupted into a clamor.

The realization ignited fears among the remaining factions as well.

The Vice Sect Leader of the Nanhua Sect stood abruptly, his features twisted in shock. "Could they have already launched an assault on the Immortal Sect?"

The shockwave of that suggestion rippled through the crowd.

It was a terrifyingly plausible scenario.

They were only a temporary alliance held together by loose threads; true transparency was a fantasy. If there were spoils to be claimed, would the mighty Kong Family really care about including these lesser Five-Star Influences?

"Fly!"

"If we arrive after the slaughter, there will be nothing left for us!"

Several Earth Unrestricted Experts catapulted into the sky, desperate to reach Star Sword Mountain with their retinues trailing behind.

The Nanhua Sect and the others followed suit, scrambling to keep pace.

Within the span of a hundred heartbeats, the remaining thirty to forty Five-Star Influences crowded the airspace, pushing their speed to the absolute limit in a mad dash for Star Sword Mountain.

If they arrived late, they risked walking away empty-handed—a failure they could not fathom.

As the last of them vanished into the horizon, a window creaked open on the upper floor of a tall building a kilometer away from the gathering site.