System's Super Sect Chapter 893 - 839: The Four Demons Make Rapid Progress (Second Update)

Arrogant laughter resounded over Water Academy like a terrifying nightmare, piercing straight into the ears of Lei Qianshan and Jian Chenxin.

Jian Chenxin whipped out his sword with murderous intent, but Lei Qianshan right beside him blocked him.

"This guy is so arrogant, yet you still want to let him live?"

Jian Chenxin burned with rage.

He felt utterly toyed with!

First mocked by the small-time punks in Water City, and now humiliated by Water Academy's own dean. Where did that leave Jian Chenxin's dignity?

With calm composure, Lei Qianshan stated, "He still holds value for me. Slaying him right now would be letting him off too simply. When we do end him, it will be right in front of the whole Intelligence Pavilion!"

Stunned briefly, Jian Chenxin broke into a sly grin; he had a solid grasp of his old friend's scheme.

"What about that girl? Kill her too?"

Lei Qianshan replied, "If she dies, who will tip off the actual Intelligence Pavilion?"

...

Jing Mountain City.

Step out from the Star Sword Mountain Range, and you reach Jing Mountain City—the spot where Chen Xie and his crew were holed up.

As the proverb warns, wise men avoid crumbling walls.

Chen Xie steered clear of rival territories, opting instead to keep recruiting fresh talent, much like Water Academy's dean.

Right then, while Chen Xie directed his men to sneak into Azure Abyss Pool's four super cities, his Sound Transmission Stone lit up.

But when he responded, an unfamiliar woman's voice rang out.

"Save my father!"

"My father is a Sword at Water Academy!"

"My father said if anything happens, contact you!"

Those three frantic lines stunned every high-ranking member of the Intelligence Pavilion.

Sword in peril?

How did things escalate so swiftly?

Face darkening, Chen Xie spoke, "Are you Yiyi? Your father has spoken of you. Stay calm, explain slowly."

"Save my father! Lei Qianshan and Jian Chenxin have seized him, and in five days, they plan to execute him publicly in Jianshui City."

From the Sound Transmission Stone's other side, Yiyi sobbed hysterically.

She was no weakling, never weeping amid her cultivation journey. Yet her father's crisis struck her core, unleashing unstoppable tears and shattering her composure.

Hearing this, Chen Xie assured her at once, "Rest easy—we in the Intelligence Pavilion will rescue Sword Senior for sure. Five days remain!"

With that, Chen Xie eyed his subordinates before adding, "Three days to dig up every scrap on Sword Senior—no stone unturned. Also, dispatch guards for Yiyi's protection."

After a bit more reassurance for Yiyi, Chen Xie cleared the room, then activated his Sound Transmission Stone to reach Wen Ping.

"Sect Leader, we've hit a snag."

Wen Ping stood atop Medicine Mountain, gazing at his purple bamboo. Chen Xie's trouble didn't faze him—he'd expected issues outside Star Sword Mountain Range, where Immortal Sect held no sway.

"What's going on?"

"Recently, I recruited an Earth Unrestricted Expert for the Intelligence Pavilion to boost Immortal Daily efforts. This outstanding elder helped spread Immortal Daily through Azure Abyss Pool's four great cities. Now, Azure Abyss Pool's two Five-star Influences have nabbed him, planning his public execution in Jianshui City in five days."

"Killing the chicken to scare the monkeys—quite the spectacle. Looks like they're dead set on ruining my plans. Oh, his name?"

"Sword! Dean of Jianshui City's five-star Water Academy!"

"In a few days, aid will arrive from someone."

"Thank you, Sect Leader!"

Chen Xie beamed with joy.

Sect Leader's word meant victory!

With Sect backup, what were Longmen or Water City?

Wen Ping went on, "Hold off on Immortal Sect recruitment ads for issue two. Cover the 14 cities' events instead, spotlighting Sword Demon. They're pulling the chicken-scare tactic, so let's see who cracks first."

Chen Xie chuckled, "Sect Leader, you foresaw this, keeping Sword Demon Senior under wraps."

"More accurately, I'm shielding Immortal Sect details. A tall tree draws the gale—you know the saying."

Chen Xie nodded firmly, "I get it, Sect Leader."

As Wen Ping stowed his Sound Transmission Stone, Chen Xie grinned assuredly in far-off Jing Mountain City, ordering prep for Immortal Daily's next edition.

Meanwhile, Wen Ping mulled over his rescue pick.

Sword Demon?

Wood Dragon?

Or handle it personally?

Personal involvement might overvalue them—mere offshoots of Red Leaf Sect, petty local bullies at best.

"Sword Demon or Wood Dragon it is."

Decision made, Wen Ping made for Fa Yuan Valley, figuring Wood Dragon's group had wrapped up.

Nearly an hour had passed.

True enough, Wen Ping's arrival coincided with Wood Dragon and the others strolling out of Fa Yuan Valley, chatting animatedly. Spotting him, they hushed up, approached, and chorused, "Sect Leader!"

The four demons buzzed with thrill.

Eager as kids boasting feats, they jostled to report.

Wen Ping eyed Tao Niang first, nodding approval, "Hit Demon God rank—impressive. Those leftover Demon Pills could push you to Middle Realm."

Tao Niang flashed a charming smile, her allure sweetened with joy, "Grateful for your guidance, Sect Leader!"

Shifeng jumped in eagerly, "Sect Leader, all Demon Pills absorbed—Middle Realm breakthrough looms!"

"Excellent."

Satisfied, Wen Ping shifted to Wood Dragon and Huaikong.

As a Taotie, Huaikong devoured Demon Pills effortlessly, outpacing Shifeng and Tao Niang.

Huaikong boasted, "Middle Realm achieved, thanks to Sect Leader’s guidance. Steady cultivation, and Upper Realm awaits soon."

Wen Ping approved of Huaikong's gains.

Huaikong now sat in Middle Realm, but sect buffs granted Upper Realm might—ready for solo missions.

Immortal Sect claimed another Upper Realm powerhouse!

This boost fortified Wen Ping amid lurking threats, perils front and rear.

Be it Shroud Building.

Or You Country.

Finally, Wen Ping regarded the quietly thankful Wood Dragon, who smiled gratefully, "Refining those Demon Pills restored my Upper Realm. Endless thanks for your guidance, Sect Leader! As I’ve vowed, no matter how grand your ambitions, count on my full backing!"

Yet another Upper Realm fighter!

Wen Ping grinned at the quartet, chuckling, "Pause on Fa Yuan Valley for now."

Suddenly, it struck Wen Ping.

"System, can Sect Leaders assign sect missions?"

(Third update, at eight in the evening.)