In front of the military formation, Yin Tianzheng was assigning tasks, addressing the Five Scatterers and the Five Element Flag Bearer:
"Everyone, the Azure Peak Sect is already like a turtle in a jar. However, to prevent them from acting out of desperation, please lead your disciples to guard the perimeter. Once you discover any remnants of the Azure Peak Sect or the major families, kill them immediately!"
Upon hearing Yin Tianzheng's words, the expressions of the Five Scatterers and the Five Element Flag Bearer changed dramatically, becoming extremely grim. The rules of Manichaeism are strict, with clear rewards and punishments; the more enemies you kill, the more military merit you earn. But now, Yin Tianzheng had relegated them to the outskirts to do menial work, cleaning up those who had slipped through the net. How could they gain any merit in this battle?
Although Yin Tianzheng framed it nicely, saying that sending them to guard the perimeter was to prevent the Azure Peak Sect from acting desperately, it was clear that these powerful figures from Manichaeism were essentially bullying and crushing their opponents! They were already focused on annihilating the Azure Peak Sect; how could there be any desperate actions from them?
"No, no!" The Five Scatterers and the Five Element Flag Bearer exclaimed in alarm, shaking their heads repeatedly.
Even though they held significant positions within Manichaeism and did not lack for achievements, their subordinates were counting on this battle to reap sufficient benefits. If their leader could not secure advantages for his followers, he would eventually lose their loyalty!
Even if Yin Tianzheng was a high-ranking figure in Manichaeism and his status had greatly increased after breaking through to Martial Arts Grandmaster, the Five Scatterers and the Five Element Flag Bearer would not agree to such an arrangement. This would harm their prestige in an invisible way.
"Then how about this: you each select one-third of your people to guard outside while the rest follow my Bright Hall disciples into battle." Yin Tianzheng cunningly proposed a suggestion, knowing he could not monopolize everything.
The Five Scatterers and the Five Element Flag Bearer hesitated for a moment but reluctantly nodded in agreement.
The higher the official rank, the more one can suppress others. Offending a superior can ultimately lead to great risks. Since Yin Tianzheng has already provided them with a way out, it would be better to take advantage of this opportunity.
The power of Manichaeism is overwhelming, and the experts within Azure Peak's Yunzhou are already in a state of panic.
In the end, Bu Tiannan managed to suppress the shock within himself and cupped his fists, speaking loudly, "I, Azure Peak Sect, believe we have not done anything to harm Manichaeism. What do you all mean by this?" As he spoke, Bu Tiannan glanced towards the direction of the Manichaeism Leader's carriage and continued, "Does Manichaeism intend to disregard Jianghu Rules entirely and annihilate my Azure Peak Sect while forcefully seizing Yunzhou? If that is truly the case, although my Azure Peak Sect may be weak, we still have the courage to fight alongside Yunzhou to the death!"
In his view, Manichaeism attacking Yunzhou is undoubtedly an act of injustice. The warriors of Yunzhou have always prioritized righteousness and seldom bully the weak or flatter the powerful. Yet now they are being threatened by Manichaeism with slaughter; it is indeed a calamity that has come upon them unexpectedly.
Jiang Han had a maid lift the curtain and glanced at Bu Tiannan. Just that one glance caused the surrounding void to tremble.
Bu Tiannan immediately felt a powerful force descend upon him, as if Mount Tai were pressing down on him! The spiritual energy around him even generated a sense of fear that spread outward, creating a vacuum around him in an instant! This was the strength of a Grandmaster of Martial Arts; just a single glance made Bu Tiannan—a late-stage Martial Arts Grandmaster who was only one step away from reaching the peak—feel boundless pressure.
"You're talking about rules with me?" Jiang Han chuckled, but his aura grew increasingly terrifying, like a blazing sun that one could not dare to look directly at. "Do you not know that I, Jiang, have never cared for following others' rules throughout my life?"
He had no intention of adhering to any notions of righteousness; it was clear he was there to annex Yunzhou. No amount of embellishment could change this fact; rather than overly conceal it, it would be better to openly acknowledge it.
At that moment, behind Bu Tiannan, a slightly ancient long sword moved gently, emitting a crisp sound of sword ringing. The pressure Jiang Han had placed on Bu Tiannan instantly vanished without a trace. The one capable of directly eliminating Bu Tiannan's pressure was naturally the Azure Peak Sect's Divine Weapon, the Azure Peak Sword.
Jiang Han let out a soft exclamation, his eyes filled with curiosity. "Another quasi-supreme artifact, interesting, very interesting!" Last time he obtained the Underworld Black Death Flag and completed the system's hidden special Sign-in Task, which granted him the Dragon Essence and allowed him to break through to the Fusion Realm! He wondered if acquiring this Azure Peak Sword would trigger another special sign-in and yield some good rewards.
He looked up at the Sword Cultivator wielding the Azure Peak Sword, who was filled with an aura of death, and smirked, "What a pity, Half-Step Fusion Realm or not, you're about to die!"
Upon hearing Jiang Han's words, Bu Tiannan's heart sank as he anxiously glanced at his master, the previous leader of the Azure Peak Sect. "Master..."
Originally, Bu Tiannan held onto a certain hope, believing that his master could use the Azure Peak Sword to withstand the opponent's momentum and engage in battle. Even if they were slightly outmatched, he thought it would at least buy them some time. Little did he know...
The opponent was a Grandmaster of Martial Arts, while they had no one capable of contending with him. This reality nearly plunged Bu Tiannan into despair.
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