Chapter 220: Kill the Chicken to Scare the Monkey

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This was Shui Yuanchen's first time going all out since ascending to a demigod level. The shadows of his blood-red sword flickered wildly, each move filled with boundless demigod killing intent.

After a long and fierce battle, a cold glint appeared in Shui Yuanchen's eyes as he slashed, creating a gap of several hundred feet between himself and the Haotian Sect leader.

"I have comprehended the path of slaughter for many years, condensing my killing intent into a single sword. Today, I shall use this sword to eradicate you Haotian rebels!"

As Shui Yuanchen's ancient voice echoed, a massive blood phoenix phantom appeared behind him.

He held his sword in his right hand and ran his left hand along its edge. His nine soul rings flashed violently as he channeled all his demigod power into the blood-red sword.

"Boom!"

In an instant, the force of Shui Yuanchen's sword summoned endless gusts, turning half the sky blood-red as thunder roared like an angry deity.

At the same moment, a dazzling white light illuminated the other half of the sky. The Swordmaster hovered above, surrounded by terrifying sword energy. A giant white phoenix phantom rose behind him.

"I have entered the path through the sword, refining millions of sword energies within me. Today, I shall also unleash my ultimate sword strike to send you to your death!"

The Swordmaster's domineering voice echoed throughout the world. His entire being exuded an invincible aura, his white hair and beard flowing in the wind, resembling an otherworldly sword immortal.

The Swordmaster clasped his left hand behind his back and extended two fingers from his right hand, which glowed as they pointed at the Haotian Sect leader. A white sword of light materialized, emanating terrifying sword intent.

"Blood Phoenix Slash!"

"White Phoenix Slash!"

In an instant, Shui Yuanchen and the Swordmaster unleashed their full power in unison.

Two brilliant sword beams, one red and one white, shot towards the Haotian Sect leader!

"I am protected by the gods; I will not die!"

As the two terrifying strikes approached, the Haotian Sect leader's heart was gripped by fear despite his demigod power, but he remained defiant.

"Explode the Rings!"

In a flash, the Haotian Sect leader used the Haotian secret technique, shattering his nine soul rings simultaneously. Countless golden lights enveloped his Haotian Hammer!

As the two dazzling sword beams struck, the Haotian Sect leader, filled with despair and madness, swung his hammer with the strange demigod power within him!

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

A series of extreme explosions echoed in the sky, drawing the attention of all the soul masters engaged in battle below.

The energy shockwaves alone sent many lower-level soul masters flying thousands of feet away!

After several dozen breaths, the noise in the sky gradually subsided, and the chaotic spiritual energy and violent gusts disappeared.

As the dazzling lights faded, the battlefield became visible.

Shui Yuanchen and the Swordmaster remained hovering, their auras undiminished.

In stark contrast, the Haotian Sect leader was in a wretched state, his hair disheveled and blood streaming from his body.

His brow and chest bore two massive slashes, exposing raw flesh and bone. Most of his skull was sliced away, his brain matter splattered, and his chest cavity was a bloody mess, with ribs and shredded organs visible.

This horrifying sight left all the soul masters present in shock.

Yet, bizarrely, even after suffering such grievous injuries, the Haotian Sect leader still floated in mid-air.

At this moment, Shui Yuanchen raised an eyebrow, puzzled by the Haotian Sect leader's strange condition.

Just as he was about to gather soul power for a finishing blow, a loud shout came from behind.

"Uncles, fall back!"

Shui Yuanchen and the Swordmaster were startled, recognizing Shui Wuya's voice.

As they turned to look, Shui Wuya flashed past them, unleashing a terrifying three-million-year spiritual power.

"Roar!"

At the same moment, the Haotian Sect leader, who should have been dead, opened his mouth and released a spiritual light beam that seemed to surpass the demigod level.

Seeing this, Shui Yuanchen and the Swordmaster understood why Shui Wuya had told them to retreat. Without hesitation, they flew back hundreds of feet.

Shui Wuya stood alone, unleashing a brilliant light beam with his three-million-year spiritual power!

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

In an instant, the two spiritual light beams collided, causing another intense uproar in the sky.

This time, the commotion lasted only a few breaths before Shui Wuya's spiritual light beam completely annihilated the Haotian Sect leader!

"Leaving behind demigod-level spiritual power as a safeguard for the Haotian Sect, Tang San, you truly have impressive means!"

After the Haotian Sect leader was reduced to ashes, Shui Wuya retracted his soul and spiritual power. As he gazed upward, his pitch-black eyes reflected a look of disdain.

"If not for the clan leader's intervention, we two old men might have been caught off guard by that despicable man!"

At this moment, Shui Yuanchen and the Swordmaster ascended and stood before Shui Wuya, bowing respectfully.

They knew well that the Haotian Sect leader, who originally had the power of an Ultimate Douluo, could unleash demigod strength due to the terrifying spiritual power within him.

Though their own strength was formidable, their spiritual power was not as strong as Shui Wuya's. If they had been caught by the Haotian Sect leader's final counterattack, they would have been gravely injured or worse.

"Uncles, there's no need to be so polite."

Shui Wuya smiled slightly. With the Haotian Sect leader dead, the final outcome of this battle was already decided.

As expected, upon seeing their leader turn to ashes, hundreds of Haotian Sect disciples lost their fighting spirit and displayed looks of despair.

Simultaneously, Shui Zongnan, Shui Yanjun, Han Feng, Mo Lihai, Xu Mo, and Ling Suihan finished their battles. All the titled Douluo of the Haotian Sect were dead!

Finally, with the fall of the Haotian Sect's strongest members, the battle continued for only a short time longer. Every participating elder and disciple of the Haotian Sect was completely slaughtered!

"The remaining members of the Haotian Sect are to be imprisoned in the Slaughter Hell, forbidden from cultivating or reproducing. They will remain prisoners for all eternity, paying for the Haotian Sect's ten thousand years of sin!"

After the slaughter, Shui Wuya chose not to carry out a large-scale massacre but decided to imprison all remaining Haotian Sect disciples in the Slaughter Hell.

"The clan leader is wise!"

"The clan leader is wise!"

"The clan leader is wise!"

At that moment, all the elders and disciples from the Tianshui Sect, Xuanming Sect, and Ling family knelt on one knee before Shui Wuya, shouting his praise in unison.

Thus, the Haotian Sect, which had lasted for ten thousand years, was annihilated!

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Several days later, the news of the Shui family's actions, Xuan Lao's unknown fate, and the destruction of the Haotian Sect spread across the continent, shocking soul masters from various sects.

No one had anticipated that the Shui family, previously known for their mild demeanor, would suddenly display such thunderous methods!

"After ten thousand years, the Haotian Sect is finally gone."

Within the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the current clan leader, Yu Liexin, sat on his throne, filled with emotion.

But his sentiment didn't last long. Yu Liexin soon firmed his resolve and made a decision.

"Pass on my order: from this day forth, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will submit to the Shui family!"

At the same time, in the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's hall, the current clan leader and several elders gathered, most with solemn expressions.

"Shrek Academy acted recklessly, and so did the Haotian Sect, daring to provoke the Shui family. Although we have had a ten-thousand-year friendship with them, we will not follow their foolishness!"

After a moment of silence, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's leader, Ning Dechen, spoke decisively, showing his disdain for Shrek Academy and the Haotian Sect.

Ning Dechen then made the decision he had long hesitated over.

"Pass on my order: from this day forth, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will formally submit to the Shui family. We will fully comply with the clan leader's commands!"

Similar decisions were being made across the continent. Many previously hesitant factions, now terrified and shocked by the Haotian Sect's downfall, chose to submit to the Shui family.

Of course, not all forces chose to submit. Some stubborn factions were secretly planning their next moves.

At the Holy Spirit Church headquarters:

In the main hall, following the news of Xuan Lao's unknown fate and the Haotian Sect's destruction, all the high-ranking members of the Holy Spirit Church gathered.

"The Haotian Sect was cowardly. Although it was known as the continent's top martial sect, it always hid its gates. Even if the Shui family hadn't destroyed it, our Holy Spirit Church would have eventually taken it down."

"However, with Shrek Academy's Xuanzi missing, Shrek must be in turmoil. Now is the perfect time for our Holy Spirit Church to ally with them against the Shui family."

After a heated discussion, Zhongli Wu's eyes shone as he decided to ally with Shrek Academy.

The other Holy Spirit Church elders nodded in agreement.

The decision to ally with Shrek Academy was not unique to the Holy Spirit Cult; even the Douling Empire made a similar choice.

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(End of this chapter)