Slaughter.

After the discussions had concluded, everyone attempted to return to their homes to resume their training. However, their intentions were abruptly halted.

BANG!!!

The enormous gate that provided entry to the Endless Wilderness Hall slammed shut, trapping everyone inside.

"What's going on?"

"Explain this!"

The crowd erupted in a chorus of furious demands, directed at the elders who had descended alongside Grand Elder Bai Xianzun.

These elders stood on the roof of the Endless Wilderness Hall, peering down at the assembled disciples like figures on a chessboard. Most of them were elderly, with only a few young individuals among them.

One of the young elders stepped forward and addressed the crowd, "This is a direct order from the Sect Master. We are initiating a process of elimination to weed out the weaker elements within our sect. This culling will reveal a new force, strengthening us in our pursuit of becoming the strongest once more."

The crowd's incredulousness and anger bubbled to the surface.

"Are you forcing us to fight each other?"

"Do even the servants have to participate?"

"This isn't fair!"

The hall echoed with the collective outrage of the disciples.

Frustration brimming, the young elder yelled, "Silence!" His aura surged, instantly quelling the uproar.

"As I stated, this order comes directly from the Sect Master. Commence."

Yet, no one moved. In the face of potential harm to friends and family, the disciples hesitated.

The skinny Elder grinned and said"It seems we have a group of disobedient youngsters here. Old Chang, it appears we must employ your suggestion."

A Burly Elder next to him also grinned. "Indeed, it's time to bring out the treasure."

Beside him, a serious-looking elder and another who was undoubtedly the most handsome among them nodded in agreement. "Retrieve the artifact," the handsome elder said firmly.

The elders exchanged glances before acting in unison.

Old Chang extended his hand, and a brilliant ring appeared, from which he summoned a magnificent mirror.

"Expand," he commanded, and the mirror elongated.

"This is the Soul Searching Mirror," Old Chang explained with a sinister tone. "It has the ability to bring forth the hidden darkness within a person—the anger, resentment, and malevolence that even the individual may be unaware of. You shall come face to face with your inner demons, and in doing so, will be forced to confront and conquer them. Prepare to fight friends, brothers, and junior brothers..." He smiled maniacally. "This is going to be quite entertaining."

"Now, begin!"

BSSSSSHHHHHTTTTT!!!

The mirror emitted a blinding light as images formed on its surface.

Instantaneously, the entire hall was engulfed in darkness.

Alex, still staring blankly at the sky, remained oblivious. His inability to sense aura made him unaware of the events unfolding around him.

"Junior Brother, stay away from me. I don't want to..." A sudden exclamation jolted Alex as he felt pain in his chest—someone had pierced him.

But in the next moment, "GAHHH..." His eyes flew open, and he quickly evaded a strike aimed at him.

"[Mountain Shatter Fist (9 Mountain)]!" Alex instinctively used his technique.

BOOOM!!!

The attack resulted in a broken hand.

Reacting swiftly, Alex seized the broken limb and flung its owner aside. In the darkness, he struggled to distinguish friend from foe, reluctant to kill indiscriminately. before finding out if they weren't Junior Brother Chang Li and he didn't kill him.

However, he was mistaken about the person's identity.

Crack.

--

[Congratulations, You have defeated Body Refinement: (Full Completion) Realm Cultivator

+1000 Years of Lifespan]

--

Alex's eyes widened. He realized he couldn't afford to hold back. This opportunity was a gift from heaven, and he couldn't squander it.

A maniacal smile spread across his face.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!

Fist after fist, Alex incapacitated opponents one by one. He didn't deliver lethal blows but incapacitated them, giving him time to assess their identities before delivering the final strike.

--

[Congratulations! You have killed Body Refinement: (Muscle Refinement) Realm Cultivator.

+250 Years Of Lifespan]

--

[Congratulations! You have killed Body Refinement: (Inner Body Refinement) Realm Cultivator

+850 Years of Lifespan]

--

The prompts flashed before Alex's eyes, the numbers signifying his extended lifespan. His excitement grew with each victory, his disregard for the chaos around him deepening.

--

Above the hall, the elders watched the events unfold within the mirror. Some peered down in fascination, unaffected by the darkness.

Suddenly, a figure drew their attention.

"Who is that?" Old Chang inquired, focusing on Alex's actions.

All eyes turned toward Alex, who was dispatching opponents with remarkable ease.

"That technique... Mountain Shatter Fist?" An elder of the Outer Sect furrowed his brow.

"The one you mean, Elder Hang?" Old Cheng asked.

"Yes, but it's different. The feeling I get from that technique isn't quite the same," Elder Hang replied, puzzled. "I can sense an earthly aura in Mountain Shatter Fist, a blend of mountains and water. However, this youngster's technique is shrouded in white aura, unlike anything I've seen. I think... I think he might have derived it from observing Mountain Shatter Fist." Elder Hang's tone held a hint of uncertainty.

The other elders exchanged incredulous glances.

"Pffff... A SERVANT DISCIPLE CREATING HIS OWN TECHNIQUE?!"

"Come on, Elder Hang, we all know you aspire to become an Elder of the Inner Sect. No need to fabricate such stories."

"Yeah, this is absurd."

Laughter erupted at Elder Hang's expense. The notion of a servant disciple inventing a technique was considered laughable.

"QUIET!" Elder Cheng's booming voice silenced the hall.

BOOOOOM!!!

His aura reverberated, restoring order.

"Tell me about this junior disciple," he instructed Elder Hang and the other Outer Sect elders, his tone devoid of emotion.

"I... I... I don't know," Elder Hang stammered, embarrassed.

The other elders were equally at a loss regarding the disciple's background.

Elder Chang yelled, "Then find out!"

BOOOOOM!!!

Outer Sect elders were hurled back, thrown by Elder Cheng's aura despite his apparent lack of movement.

As Elder Cheng and his peers continued to observe, their expressions shifted from annoyance to fascination.

--

Three hours later.

The suffocating darkness lifted, revealing the scene of carnage that had unfolded.

Amidst the bloody and disheveled corpses, Alex stood, his clothes soaked in blood, his expression vacant. Surrounding him were the lifeless bodies of countless disciples. Only a few hundred survivors remained out of the initial 10,000.

The stench of blood filled the air, nearly causing Alex to retch. Chang Li stood nearby, fear in his eyes as he surveyed the grim scene.

"Big Brother Li... is it over?" Chang Li's voice trembled as he asked, seeking reassurance.

Silence hung heavy, but Alex remained motionless, seemingly unresponsive.

"Big Brother Li... Are you here?" Chang Li's voice grew more desperate, but Alex continued to stare into the empty air.

End Of Chapter.