Chapter 100: Accept All Challenges

The Sacred Lord of Rufu Palace personally drafted a declaration of war and sent it throughout the Southern Wastes.

The moment this war letter appeared, a storm immediately swept through the Southern Wastes.

The Rufu Sacred Land was one of the foremost powers of the Central Plains. Yet now they were openly threatening the Jixing Sacred Land and the Ziyan Sacred Land with a holy war.

“Not long ago people were still saying that the Southern Wastes was a single sacred land. Who would have thought that in such a short time, it would already have become a battlefield for contention?”

“There’s only so much in the way of resources. Everyone wants them, so of course fighting over them is inevitable.”

“What a pity. Did the Jixing Sacred Land and the Ziyan Sacred Land essentially open the gates and invite these thieves in?”

At once, people across the Profound Heaven Realm were discussing the matter.

At that very moment, outside the gates of Jixing Sacred Land—

“Rufu Palace and the Ten Thousand Swords Sect are courting death!” The Sacred Lord of Jixing was filled with fury and murderous intent.

The instant he heard the news, he had already been enraged.

“We were kind enough to let them come to the Southern Wastes, and this is how they repay us!”

“Heartless wolves and ungrateful dogs! That was an entire city’s worth of people! Sacred Lord, we absolutely must accept this holy war!”

“If we don’t teach them a lesson, they’ll really think that once they’ve set foot in the Southern Wastes, they can still act all high and mighty!”

Inside Jixing Sacred Land, the elders present were all furious.

One must know that all the disciples of Jixing Sacred Land in that city had been slaughtered by the people of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect. It was an utter disgrace.

At the moment, they could barely contain their rage.

“Everyone, please calm yourselves for now and hear me out,” said the Sacred Lord of Ziyan, soothing the crowd’s temper.

“I think this matter is not as simple as it appears on the surface.”

The Sacred Lord of Jixing looked at him, confused. “Then tell us what you think.”

The Sacred Lord of Ziyan immediately said, “Neither the Sacred Lord of Rufu Palace nor Cao Renjian of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect is someone who acts rashly. Yet now they have moved so brutally on our own soil in the Southern Wastes. I suspect there may be some hidden scheme behind this.”

“A conspiracy? You mean there may really be something here that we do not know?”

After hearing Ziyan’s analysis, the Sacred Lord of Jixing also nodded repeatedly. “Then what should we do now?”

The Sacred Lord of Ziyan’s expression darkened. “Didn’t they claim they were doing this for resources? Since they want resources, then let them come in person.”

“And regarding this matter, we must also inform Senior Zhu as soon as possible.”

The Sacred Lord of Jixing immediately said, “Very well!”

After that, Jixing Sacred Land and Ziyan Sacred Land released a proclamation to the people of Rufu Palace and the Ten Thousand Swords Sect.

“Since the Ten Thousand Swords Sect and Rufu Palace keep saying they want resources, and even proclaim that the strong rule all, then my Jixing Sacred Land and Ziyan Sacred Land shall give you an opportunity. Three days from now, we will await your arrival within the sacred lands.”

“At that time, we may discuss how the resources should be divided.”

“Jixing Sacred Land and Ziyan Sacred Land welcome all who wish to challenge us!”

As soon as these words were uttered, the entire Southern Wastes was thrown into an uproar.

It was not that they wanted to be so excited, but no one had expected Jixing Sacred Land and Ziyan Sacred Land of the Southern Wastes to be so forceful as well.

It seemed that Rufu Palace and the Ten Thousand Swords Sect had truly met worthy opponents this time.

Yet everyone also understood that Jixing Sacred Land and Ziyan Sacred Land had kindly invited them over to seek refuge, only for the two sacred lands to treat them in such a manner. Was that not the conduct of heartless wolves and ungrateful dogs?

“So Jixing Sacred Land is really angry this time!”

“I’ve heard that compared with the sacred lands of the Central Plains, Jixing Sacred Land and Ziyan Sacred Land are much weaker!”

“Then doesn’t that mean Jixing Sacred Land and Ziyan Sacred Land are bound to fail?”

“Not necessarily. Maybe they’ll succeed! Have you forgotten that the Southern Wastes possesses some kind of power that can shake everything? What if they use that power? Then who wins and who loses still may not be decided!”

“I’d really like to go and see for myself!”

Everyone was talking about how Jixing Sacred Land and Ziyan Sacred Land had so decisively, so boldly, issued their challenge.

The news did not take long to reach the ears of the Sacred Lord of Rufu Palace and Cao Renjian, the sect master of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect.

At this moment, both of them had dark expressions.

They had originally thought that once this matter came to light, the other side would have no choice but to accept the holy war. With the strength of those two trash sacred lands, how could they possibly compare to the powers of the Central Plains?

By then, they would certainly win.

And then the Sacred Lord of Rufu Palace would have enough capital to show his presence before their master.

“What if they really use some kind of power that can shake everything? What then?” Cao Renjian asked with some concern.

They should not end up gaining nothing, only to lose themselves in the process.

“Heh, what are you afraid of? Don’t forget our master is a True Immortal!” The Sacred Lord of Rufu Palace wore a vicious expression, his teeth clenched. “A True Immortal! I do not believe their so-called power can destroy the existence of a True Immortal!”

The Sacred Lord of Rufu Palace and Cao Renjian exchanged a smile, both grins full of malice.

Just then, a ripple suddenly passed through the air.

Before the two could even react, they saw two middle-aged men in coarse linen robes appear before them out of thin air.

The faces of the Sacred Lord of Rufu Palace and Cao Renjian changed drastically, and they immediately dropped to their knees.

“Master!”

The two who had appeared out of nowhere asked casually, “How is the matter progressing?”

“Reporting to Master, Jixing Sacred Land and Ziyan Sacred Land not only refused to accept our holy war, they even declared that we must come personally to their door to demand resources. They are utterly detestable!”

Qi Ming lowered his eyes and looked at the two men before him.

“Then go.”

His tone was indifferent, yet absolutely unquestionable.

“Yes, but...” The Sacred Lord of Rufu Palace and Cao Renjian promptly cupped their fists and knelt to answer.

“But?” The middle-aged man beside Qi Ming sounded a little impatient.

“This is the situation. We have heard that the Southern Wastes possesses a power capable of shaking everything, and that this power is held by the people of Jixing Sacred Land and Ziyan Sacred Land. We fear that if we rush straight into their sacred lands, it will be like a mouse entering a cat’s den—nothing but a death sentence. So we need your help!”

The Sacred Lord of Rufu Palace gritted his teeth and forced out the entire explanation in one breath.

From the moment he arrived, he had been extremely nervous, terrified that something might go wrong.

And now, before they had even done anything, he was already making demands.

The two before him were True Immortals. Taking his life would be as easy as reaching into a bag.

“Hmph!” As expected, the middle-aged man beside Qi Ming gave a most contemptuous snort.

Qi Ming, however, fixed his gaze on the Sacred Lord of Rufu Palace as though considering something.