PDLP Chapter 222 The New Force's First Battle: Xiao Yao's Proof of Glory
Chapter 222 The New Force's First Battle: Xiao Yao's Proof of Glory
The blood-red handwriting on the letter was like a sharp knife, piercing my heart.
The five characters "Bloodbath at Xingyao Pavilion" are powerful and forceful, carrying intense killing intent and contempt.
A chill ran from my feet to the top of my head. I gripped the letter tightly, my knuckles turning white.
Who is it? Who dares to provoke Xingyao Pavilion like this?!
I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down.
As Xingyao Pavilion is newly established and its foundation is still shallow, it is expected that it will attract jealousy and resentment. However, such a blatant threat still puts me under tremendous pressure.
The atmosphere instantly became tense, and a sense of oppression permeated the entire stronghold.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!" The dull sound of war drums grew louder as they approached, causing the ground to tremble slightly.
I walked to the window and looked into the distance. I saw a dark mass in the distance, surging in like a tide, completely surrounding Xingyao Pavilion.
Banners fluttered, a murderous aura filled the air; those who came were not friendly!
I recognized the symbol on the flag at a glance—Blood Fiend Alliance!
A notorious demonic force, known for its brutality and bloodlust.
Why would they target Xingyao Pavilion?
Is it...
Is it because I recently stole their business in the trading market and blocked their path to wealth?
My heart tightened, and a feeling of despair began to grow within me.
The Blood Fiend Alliance is powerful and has many experts, while the Star Jade Pavilion has just been established and its members are generally not very skilled. How can they withstand their attack?
Looking at the powerful enemy outside, my heart sank to the bottom.
"Sect Master, the Blood Fiend Alliance has surrounded us!" A disciple rushed in to report, his voice trembling and his face deathly pale.
I forced myself to remain calm and said in a deep voice, "Pass down the order: all disciples, stand ready for battle!"
"But...but there are too many of them, we are no match for them at all..." The disciple's voice trailed off.
I walked up to him, looked at him firmly, and said, word by word, "What are you afraid of! None of us from Xingyao Pavilion are cowards! Even if we die in battle, we will die standing!"
My words were like a shot of adrenaline, injected into the hearts of my disciples.
He straightened his chest, his eyes rekindling with fighting spirit, and loudly replied, "Yes, Master!"
I turned and walked into the council chamber, looking at the tense and young faces below, and felt a mix of emotions.
I know this battle will be extremely brutal, and may even be...
"Gentlemen," I said in a deep voice, "I know you are all afraid, but we have no way out! The Blood Fiend Alliance is coming with overwhelming force, and they have only one goal: to completely annihilate us!"
As soon as I finished speaking, a clear voice rang out: "Sect Leader Xiao, how have you been?" A man dressed in a blood-red robe, with a sinister face, slowly walked into the council hall...
Demon Flame of the Blood Fiend Alliance, he actually broke into my Star Jade Pavilion all by himself!
Madness!
My heart sank, and a surge of anger rushed to my head.
"Mo Yan, what do you mean by this?" I asked coldly, suppressing my anger.
He gave a sinister smile, his eyes sweeping contemptuously over the crowd, his tone full of sarcasm: "It's nothing, just to see how Pavilion Master Xiao plans to deal with the wrath of our Blood Fiend Alliance."
With each word he spoke, my heart sank a little deeper.
The atmosphere in the council chamber grew even more tense; the disciples' breathing was clearly audible, and fear permeated the air.
I felt powerless. Xingyao Pavilion's foundation was too weak, and it was simply no match for the Blood Fiend Alliance.
"Mo Yan, we don't seem to have any deep-seated hatred between us, do we?" I tried to keep my tone calm, hoping to buy time and find a glimmer of hope.
"Whether there is deep-seated hatred or not, you know in your heart." Mo Yan sneered, "Sect Master Xiao, if you know what's good for you, obediently hand over Xingyao Pavilion, and perhaps we can spare your life."
"You're dreaming!" I slammed my hand on the table and shouted angrily.
A murderous glint flashed in Mo Yan's eyes: "You won't listen to reason, so don't blame me for being impolite!"
Before he finished speaking, a powerful pressure instantly enveloped the entire council hall, making it hard for me to breathe.
I gritted my teeth and forced myself not to collapse.
The disciples around him were even paler and trembling.
"Sect Master..." a disciple said in a trembling voice, "We...we should escape..."
A pang of pain shot through my heart. Should I run away?
Where can I escape to?
The Blood Fiend Alliance's influence extends throughout the entire cultivation world, so where can we escape to?
Moreover, I, Xiao Yao, have never been one to fear death!
"No one is allowed to escape!" I shouted sternly. "Even if we die, we must die with dignity!"
I looked around at everyone, my gaze resolute: "Disciples of Xingyao Pavilion, are you afraid of death?"
"We are not afraid!" the disciples shouted in unison, their voices trembling but filled with determination.
"Alright!" I shouted. "In that case, let's fight the Blood Fiend Alliance to the death!"
No sooner had I finished speaking than a commotion erupted outside the council chamber.
"What's going on?" I asked with a frown.
A disciple rushed in, his face ashen: "Sect Master, something terrible has happened! The Blood Fiend Alliance has broken in!"
My heart sank. So fast? I took a deep breath and forced myself to calm down.
"Pass down the order: all disciples, prepare for battle!" I said in a deep voice. "Even if we die, we'll take a few down with us!"
"Wait!" Mo Yan suddenly spoke, a chilling smile curling at the corner of his lips. "Xiao Yao, I'm giving you one last chance: surrender, or..."
His gaze fell on a painting behind me. "Or, watch everything you cherish turn to ashes!"
Demon Flame's threat enraged me; how dare he threaten me!
I whirled around, drew the longsword from my back, and pointed it directly at the demonic flames. "You think I'm afraid of you? Even if I, Xiao Yao, die, I will never submit to you!"
Just then, a commotion arose outside the door. A thought flashed through my mind—could it be…?
"Report! Pavilion Master, Lord Lingyu and Lord Qingyao from the trading market have arrived to provide support!" a disciple shouted excitedly.
I was overjoyed; it was truly a stroke of luck!
Lingyu is the manager of the trading market, and is known for her fairness and integrity, while Qingyao is a mysterious intelligence broker with a powerful intelligence network.
Their arrival was undoubtedly a timely help!
I immediately said to Mo Yan, "Mo Yan, do you really think you can do whatever you want? Today, I'll show you the power of Xingyao Pavilion!"
After saying that, I rushed out first.
Lingyu and Qingyao have already led their team into battle against the Blood Fiend Alliance disciples.
I joined the battle, my longsword moving like a dragon, and wherever it went, the disciples of the Blood Fiend Alliance fell one after another.
"Disciples of Xingyao Pavilion, follow me and kill!" I shouted loudly, my voice full of power.
Under my leadership, the disciples of Xingyao Pavilion were in high spirits and fought bravely against the enemy.
Although the Blood Fiend Alliance had a large number of members, we managed to break through their encirclement with our tenacious fighting spirit and excellent teamwork.
Seeing the enemy's panicked state filled me with a sense of accomplishment.
I know we're going to win this battle!
"Kill! Leave no one alive!" I shouted again, my longsword wielding even more fiercely.
Just then, Qingyao suddenly came to my side and whispered, "Sect Leader Xiao, we have found the Blood Fiend Alliance's weakness. As long as we..."
Her voice stopped abruptly.
Qingyao's
I nodded, and suddenly felt more confident.
I shouted, "Disciples, follow me to the heart of the Blood Fiend Alliance! Their morale has wavered; we cannot miss this opportunity!"
I was the first to break through the encirclement, my longsword transforming into a streak of light as I charged straight at the Blood Fiend Alliance's central army.
Lingyu and Qingyao followed closely behind, each leading their own teams, forming a pincer movement to tightly entangle the main force of the Blood Fiend Alliance.
Enraged by this, Blood Fiend, the leader of the Blood Fiend Alliance, personally drew his sword to fight.
I fought him for several rounds, the two of us exchanging blows, our swords flashing, our strength evenly matched.
But gradually, I gained the upper hand thanks to my wit and agility.
"Xiao Yao, you are nothing but trash, today is your death day!" Blood Fiend roared, his eyes flashing with a fierce light.
"Trash? You really don't understand what true power is!" I sneered, and with a flick of my wrist, the longsword transformed into a sharp sword aura, piercing straight into his chest.
Blood Fiend hurriedly dodged, but was still grazed on the shoulder by the sword energy, and blood dripped down the blade.
He took a step back warily, a look of fear in his eyes.
I seized the opportunity and shouted, "Disciples, charge!"
The disciples of Xingyao Pavilion were greatly encouraged and rushed towards the center of the Blood Fiend Alliance.
With Lingyu and Qingyao's skillful command and perfect teamwork, the Blood Fiend Alliance was thrown into chaos.
We seized the opportunity to launch a fierce offensive and surrounded them completely.
The battle was extremely fierce, and the morale of the Blood Fiend Alliance gradually declined, while the disciples of the Star Jade Pavilion fought with increasing ferocity.
My eyes gleamed with unwavering resolve, and wherever my longsword struck, enemies fell to the ground.
The Blood Fiend Alliance's offensive finally collapsed, and they could only flee in panic.
"We won!" Lingyu shouted, her voice filled with excitement.
The disciples cheered, and the entire battlefield seemed to be infected by the joyful atmosphere.
I looked up at the sky, and the sunlight shone through the clouds, falling on us as if announcing the arrival of victory.
Just then, Qingyao walked up to me and said with a solemn expression, "Sect Master Xiao, although we have won this battle, Xingyao Pavilion is still short of resources. What should we do next?"
A thought struck me, and I looked firmly into the distance, saying slowly, "If we lack resources, we'll rob them! As long as we are united, there is nothing we cannot do."
Before I could finish speaking, I suddenly felt a chill run down my spine. A cold hand landed on my shoulder, and a chilling voice whispered in my ear: "Xiao Yao, you are strong, but the real challenge has only just begun..."