Chapter 265: Deep Killing Intent? (1/2)
A few days ago, in Ink Sect's Thousand Sieve City.
”Father, are we really going to make a deal with the Great Mountain Alliance? If we lose half of our puppets for no reason, it will be even harder to defend Thousand Sieve City.”
In a secret room, two voices were plotting something in the darkness.
”Hmph, those two ignorant old fellows are still holding on to their ancestors' teachings even at this time.”
”Just because I did not pass that stupid trial, they refused to let me take over the position of Ink Child! Look at how the Iron Wolf Sect has already fought their way to our doorstep!”
”They even agreed to a deal from a force that we have never heard of before!”
”They're too stupid. I can't let Ink Sect perish like this!”
”Ke'er, take my token and go get the ten Divine Crossbows. I've already spoken to that girl Zi Yao. It's fine to let them come to the Thousand Sieve City, but we can only let the Great Mountain Alliance Leader come alone!”
”That so-called Alliance Leader is only a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Hmph, when the time comes, you'll do as I say. We'll make the first move!”
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Behind the ten sharp arrows were ten Core Formation realm Ink Sect disciples. They should be the last few remaining elite disciples.
”Outsider, please hand over all your artifacts and weapons. We will take good care of them for you.”
”Please don't do anything threatening, or we will attack directly!”
As soon as Jiang Li got out of the carriage, he was immediately aimed at by the powerful crossbows.
Jiang Li had never seen such crossbows before, but he was not unfamiliar with the defensive giant crossbow setup. These were on the city walls of Nightless City.
This time, the second batch of transport troops from the Great Mountain Region had also sent 20 of them as defensive measures.
Giant crossbows were commonly used to resist high-level cultivators flying in the air. Their power was extraordinary.
Even Nascent Soul cultivators would have to be extremely cautious if they were targeted by giant crossbows.
Now, the ten crossbow bolts in front of Jiang Li were much smaller in size, and their power might be lower.
However, with Jiang Li's vision, it was not difficult for him to notice that these crossbow bolts had actually been changed to continuous firing, causing it to be even more impossible to guard against.
This was a group of ten Ink Sect disciples. They had clearly been waiting here for a long time.
A few of them quickly stepped forward and pulled away Zi Yao, Zhao Tiangang, and the others who stood by Jiang Li's side.
Only Jiang Li was surrounded in the center and threatened to hand over all the artifacts in his possession. This method was already extremely hostile.
Jiang Li had a slightly displeased expression. He paid no attention to their threats and looked at Zi Yao, Zhao Tiangang, and the others.
”Miss Zi Yao, Brother Zhao, is this Ink Sect's attitude?”
When Zi Yao and the others saw this scene, they were also very surprised. They shouted at the group of cultivators holding crossbows.
”No! Alliance Leader Jiang Li! There must be a misunderstanding here!”
”Move aside! Put down the Divine Crossbows!”
However, those disciples completely ignored them. They even aimed the crossbows at the five of them, making them not dare to act rashly.
Seeing that talking to these subordinates was useless, she looked at the young cultivator leading the group.
”Pang Ke, what are you doing! He's an important guest of our Ink Sect! Who allowed you to use the Divine Crossbows! Who let you do such a thing!”
It seemed that they did not know that such a thing would happen.
They were already at death's door, yet they could still start such a conflict. This Ink Sect was really impressive.
”Yaoyao, Ink Sect is currently in a dangerous situation. We can't be soft-hearted. There's no need to consider such trivial matters.”
”Believe me, our choice is the most beneficial to Ink Sect.”
Pang Ke turned to look at Zi Yao, and his eyes carried some unilateral love. Perhaps he wanted to target Jiang Li, and there were some emotional factors in this aspect.
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned to look at Jiang Li, and his expression immediately became gloomy.
”As for you, Alliance Leader Jiang Li, I admire your courage for coming here alone. However, I have to say that this is a foolish decision.”
”Hand over the puppet refinement method. After this, Ink Sect will naturally compensate you. However, now, please cooperate well. Otherwise, don't blame us for inflicting some physical pain!”
The youth waved the crossbow in his hand. This proud weapon of the Ink Sect gave him endless courage.
When he spoke, his expression was serious, as if he could not be rejected.
”I want to know if this is your Ink Sect's decision or your own. Aren't you afraid that you'll offend our Great Mountain Alliance in addition to the Iron Wolf Sect?”
Jiang Li stood calmly in front of the arrow, not showing any fear. Instead, he looked even more relaxed than the group of people who surrounded him.
”Hmph, you're just a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator. If I'm not wrong, you're only a puppet in the so-called Great Mountain Alliance. Otherwise, why would they let you come here alone?”
”Even if a puppet dies, they will only change their leader. They won't start a war with my Ink Sect for you.”
”Kid, look carefully. This is my Ink Sect's mechanical crossbow. As long as I gently press the trigger, I can shoot a Golden Core cultivator to death.”
”Believe me, you won't want to try. Hurry up and hand over the spell technique we want. Otherwise, I'll shoot through your Qi Sea first. At that time, you'll be a cripple.”
When he heard Zi Yao still pleading for mercy for this Foundation Establishment cultivator, Pang Ke became even more furious. He moved the crossbow and pointed at the location of Jiang Li's Qi Sea.
Jiang Li had not seen such a scene for a long time. A young man who had not even reached the Golden Core realm actually dared to clamor in front of him.
This was almost impossible in the cultivation world of the Great Mountain Region.
”I'll return this sentence to you. You're only in the True Core realm. Who gave you the courage to stand in front of me!”
Swoosh!
Jiang Li's aura seeped out of his body. Suddenly, it was as if one could see a sea of blood churning in his eyes.
In the several major battles of the cultivation world of the Great Mountain Region, the number of enemies Jiang Li killed had far exceeded 100,000.
Ordinarily, nothing could be seen from him because his mental cultivation was extremely high. He could easily suppress this portion of killing intent, but it did not mean that he was harmless.
At this moment, his aura combined with his killing intent surged out. Its power was several times stronger than the might of the Great Mountain Alliance back then.
The group of Foundation Establishment disciples in the distance immediately rolled their eyes and fainted from the impact of this aura.
Even the ten Core Formation cultivators holding the Divine Crossbows were trembling all over. They stepped back repeatedly and lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at Jiang Li.
Standing in front of them seemed to be an enraged peerless demon!
With a black flash, the Immortal Slaying Flying Sword instantly shot out. At a speed that could not be seen with the naked eye, it streaked across the ten people's wrists and broke all the tendons.
They only felt a chill on their wrists, and then their skilled hands, which were proud of being able to create fine mechanisms, lost all their strength.
The ten machine crossbows landed on the ground. Although their power was indeed astonishing, the person who used them was still lacking.
Jiang Li easily resolved the siege and suppressed the ten Core Formation cultivators.
Although he was only at the Foundation Establishment realm, not everyone could deal with him.
Taking two steps forward, his right hand reached out and locked onto Pang Ke's throat.
The arm with the Hundred Beast Dragon Scale Blood Tattoo crushed the protective light membrane like a soap bubble.
Then, he caught the Divine Crossbow that fell from his hand and aimed it at his Qi Sea.
Seeing this scene, how could the person behind the scenes remain calm?
”Stop!”
Not far away, a figure flashed over with extreme speed. It was so swift that even with Jiang Li's mental reflexes, he could only see numerous afterimages.
It was an angry Nascent Soul cultivator. He raised his hand and grabbed at Jiang Li.
”Hmph, you really came out!”