The Hai Cang Mountain side courtyard was located in the center of Duan Li City where the wealthy gathered. It was sparsely populated and was filled with tall mansions.
When they glided into the Hai Cang Mountain side courtyard, forty Hai Cang Mountain disciples were practicing their swordsmanship. The gleam of their swords shone brightly in the courtyard. There were only forty people, but it was as awe-inspiring as an army.
"As expected of Hai Cang Mountain!" Shi Zonggu shook his head.
In terms of swordsmanship, although the Holy Church of Light had the Divine Light Sword Technique, not many of them had mastered it. The Divine Light Sword Technique was easy to practice but difficult to master. It was grand and imposing, and one would not be able to unleash its power without sufficient inner energy. Therefore, the disciples of the Holy Church of Light usually cultivated the swordsmanship of other sects.
Currently, the disciples of the Holy Church of Light mostly cultivated the Less Ultimate Sword. It was exquisite and powerful, and it was said that Priest Zhao had obtained it.
When Chu Li glided down, he waved his hands. He was too lazy to speak and did not announce his name.
Streaks of invisible blades shot out. When the ten Hai Cang Mountain disciples were sent flying, they reacted and swung their swords at Chu Li and Shi Zonggu.
Chu Li glided like a willow in the wind. He retreated when they advanced and advanced when they retreated. He maintained a distance of two swords between him and them. It was neither too long nor too short. He waved his hands continuously, not missing a single one of them.
Shi Zonggu suddenly felt a tinge of sympathy for these Hai Cang Mountain disciples. Their enemies were right in front of them, yet they could only watch helplessly as they could not touch them. The feeling of despair and fear must be terrible. Thinking of this, Shi Zonggu felt extremely satisfied.
Shi Zonggu shook his head. This group of Hai Cang Mountain disciples risked their lives. Even if they were no match for the enemy, they still charged forward with all their might. It was not a wise decision to not think about how to save their lives when they had no way to fight back. However, without this spirit, it would be difficult for them to form an intimidating force.
Chu Li glided to his side. "Let's go."
Shi Zonggu then realized that while he was distracted, all the Hai Cang Mountain disciples had fallen. None of them were left standing.
Chu Li had already glided out of the side courtyard. He followed the main street and headed west toward the side courtyard of Royal Blade Palace.
Shi Zonggu did not say anything else as he followed closely behind Chu Li. He watched as Chu Li effortlessly crippled all the disciples from Royal Blade Palace's side courtyard. Shi Zonggu did a quick count and realized that there were only three Grandmasters and two Grandmasters in Hai Cang Mountain's side courtyard and Royal Blade Palace's side courtyard respectively. Both of them were far weaker than Jiren Temple.
After Chu Li left the side courtyard of Royal Blade Palace, he headed toward the southern gate of Duanli City.
Shi Zonggu was startled and asked, "Dharmaraja, are we not going back?"
Chu Li cast a sidelong glance at him. "Where are you going?"
"Not Falling Autumn City?"
"There's no rush. Let's kill some more," Chu Li said.
"Where are we going?" Shi Zonggu asked.
"North of Duan Li City is Bright Wave City, right?" Chu Li asked.
"Yes." Shi Zonggu said, "Brightraise City is two hundred li away, but what is Dharmaraja doing there?"
Chu Li burst into laughter. "What do you think?"
Shi Zonggu was a bit hesitant. "This … You can't be thinking of crippling the experts of Brightraise City, right?"
Chu Li nodded.
"Dharmaraja, please reconsider." Shi Zonggu hurriedly said.
Chu Li frowned at him.
Shi Zonggu said, "Dharmaraja, we've already crippled the experts of Duanli City, which is considered as avenging the disciples of the branch. They have nothing to say since they're not as skilled as us. However, if we go to Bright Wave City again, we'll go overboard."
Chu Li burst into laughter. "Why would we go overboard with them?"
Shi Zonggu had already understood the Saint's intentions. She did not want to start a full-scale war with the martial arts world of the Qiu Dynasty. After all, they had just caused a huge ruckus with the Prophecy Pavilion.
Crippling all the experts of Duanli City was considered revenge for the destruction of the branch. However, if they crippled the experts of Bright Wave City as well, it would be a declaration of war. If they wanted to start a full-scale war, the consequences would be too severe.
Although he could not wait for the Holy Church of Light to destroy the Reincarnation Temple, Royal Blade Palace, and Hai Cang Mountain, after venting his anger, he was no longer so radical. He knew that the Saint was in a difficult position, so it was not appropriate for them to start a war.
Shi Zonggu asked, "Should we ask the Saint for her opinion?"
"This matter has been handed over to me." Chu Li shook his head. "You can go back first."
Shi Zonggu sighed. "Dharmaraja, if we really cripple the experts of Bright Wave City, they'll definitely take revenge. They'll follow the Dharmaraja's example and send a few top-notch experts to the Li Dynasty to cripple the disciples of our branches."
"So what?" Chu Li said calmly. "It depends on their abilities. If they cripple us, we'll cripple them too. Let's see who can last until the end. There's no need to say anything more, you can go back first!"
He waved his hand and left like a cloud. Although he looked slow, his speed was incredibly fast. Before Shi Zonggu could react, he had already disappeared from the city walls.
Shi Zonggu's expression changed. Finally, he stomped his feet and turned to leave. He wanted to go to the branch to send a message to the Great Light Peak and report this matter to the Saint.
Chu Li then entered Bright Wave City and crippled the outer courtyard of the Reincarnation Temple and the other three sects.
There were fewer Grandmasters in Bright Wave City than in Duan Li City.
Duan Li Town had the most martial arts masters. After all, it was the first line of defense for the Li Dynasty. The thirty Grandmasters that he had killed in Falling Autumn City were all from Duan Li Town. On the other hand, Mingyang City was much weaker. Each side courtyard only had one Grandmaster.
After he chose Bright Wave City, he headed south again and chose four more cities in one go. However, there were few results in the end. He felt bored and did not bother to go anymore. Instead, he returned to Falling Autumn City.
When he returned to Falling Autumn City, the sun was already setting and the lanterns were lit.
The branch was brightly lit but there were not many people. It was desolate and lonely.
Chu Li appeared in the main hall in a flash.
Sun Mingyue, who was dressed in white, was sitting elegantly in an armchair. She seemed to be deep in thought. She looked like a white jade statue with a gentle luster.
Chu Li fist saluted and sat opposite her.
Sun Mingyue looked up at him without saying a word.
Chu Li smiled. "Does the Saint think that I'm too risky?"
"It's a very risky move." Sun Mingyue frowned. "If it's not what you think and they avoid you to attack the branch on the mainland, it'll be very troublesome."
She knew what Chu Li was thinking. After his provocation, the three sects would have to get rid of him first before taking revenge on the disciples of the Holy Church of Light's branches.
Chu Li said, "Only the brave will win. We'll see who's more stubborn and crazy. I don't think the Reincarnation Temple and Hai Cang Mountain will dare to fight us head-on. If we can't scare them this time, it'll be more troublesome. Other than the Qiu Dynasty, the Ji Dynasty and the Zheng Dynasty will not let go of this opportunity. They'll attack us!"
Sun Mingyue sighed. "I'll ask Priest Lu to help you."
Chu Li shook his head. "Too many people will only be a burden."
Sun Mingyue stared at him for a while and nodded slowly. "Fine, we'll do as you say. If things go south, we'll retreat."
"Yes." Chu Li smiled. "The Saint should also ask the branches to be more vigilant in case someone tries to take advantage of the situation."
Sun Mingyue nodded.
She knew what Chu Li meant. He was worried that someone would impersonate the Reincarnation Temple and Hai Cang Mountain's Imperial Blade Palace to attack the Holy Church of Light's branches and frame them. It would be difficult for the Holy Church to figure out the truth and they would be exhausted.
Sun Mingyue pondered. "Monk Zhi Shan is the youth champion of the Reincarnation Temple, but the previous generation of disciples in the temple have not completely retired. There are still a few top-notch masters who are better than Zhi Shan. You must be careful!"
Chu Li smiled. "I wanted to see the Reincarnation Temple's masters."
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