Fang Ruotang looked helplessly at the murderous Cui Shixu.

"Brother Ziqi, you're being too rude. We're not here to kill anyone, we're here to pick up scraps. Be a little friendlier."

Cui Shixu smiled coldly and said, "There's no way we can be friendly. He drew his sword against you, and the fact that I didn't kill him outright was already a consideration for the bigger picture."

Fang Ruotang was just saying it casually; she wouldn't blame the man who was wholeheartedly protecting her for a stranger.

The group walked deeper into the area, but the journey was not easy.

Those present were in a frenzy, especially the disciples of the Tiangang Sect; they were ready to kill anyone who stood in their way.

Just as they found the leader of the Tiangang Sect under the guidance of the little mirror, the little mirror immediately issued a warning.

"Oh no, sir! We're about to explode!"

Fang Ruotang was startled.

[Self-destruction? With so many disciples present, he chose to self-destruct?]

[It wasn't just him who blurted it out; it was everyone together. Look at them, aren't they acting strangely?]

Little Mirror is going crazy too. He didn't even monitor the Heavenly Gang Sect's plan. The idea of ​​everyone self-destructing together was obviously not something he came up with on the spur of the moment.

With so many people self-reporting, is there any hope for survival for the people here?

[Not only will the people here have no way to survive, but all living things within a hundred miles will be wiped out, and even the people of Gudong County will be affected.]

[Didn't you say they were very upright? Now, so many innocent people are going to die together?]

No, this was something they had planned long ago. The ordinary people had already been moved away. Those who remained were people who had received favors from the Tiangang Sect and had volunteered to cover for them. The young disciples had also been sent away. The remaining disciples swore to live and die with the Tiangang Sect.

Fang Ruotang clenched her fist, her emotions tightening.

She didn't know how to stop so many people from self-destructing, so the only solution she could think of was to self-destruct first.

[The Tiangang Sect members are all about to self-destruct. What should we do? I originally came here to ask the Tiangang Sect disciples if they wanted to join my Tianyi Sect. If they all self-destruct, it's like killing a thousand enemies while losing eight hundred of your own. Everyone will die. Isn't that too tragic?]

[Actually, it would be great if they merged into our Tianyi Sect. Look at the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion back then; now it's our Tianyi Sect's Sword Pavilion, and they're happy every day, aren't they? The Pavilion Master is now the Second Elder of the Tianyi Sect, living a very carefree life. Even their Supreme Elder has become our Tianyi Sect's Supreme Elder. Anyway, it's all about cultivation; it doesn't matter where you cultivate. Is it really necessary to be so stubborn and die together?]

[They've all started cultivating immortality, pursuing the Great Dao and eternal life! Why cling to a dead sect? As long as their master and fellow disciples are still around, it's not a big deal if they're just living in a different place.]

Fang Ruotang muttered the words of advice she wanted to give in her heart.

It's like holding a giant megaphone; everyone present can hear it.

The people of Tiangang Sect were stunned. Almost simultaneously, the disciples looked at their sect leader, waiting for his instructions. They would not be afraid of death if he gave them any orders.

The sect leader also noticed the gazes coming from all directions, and that other sects, upon hearing that they were going to self-destruct, either quickly withdrew or directly suppressed the attackers.

In short, the scene was very lively.

He knew about the Tianyi Sect; after all, it was this sect that brought them the news of their annihilation. How could he not inquire about the Tianyi Sect's background?

He also knew about the Wanjian Pavilion, and even in order to find out the details of how the Wanjian Pavilion was merged into the Tianyi Sect.

After all, the original Tianyi Sect had few disciples and their cultivation levels were not high. Compared to the original Tianyi Sect disciples, the disciples of the Wanjian Pavilion were worth ten each.

"Gentlemen, we do not deny the evil deeds committed by our Supreme Elder of the Tiangang Sect, and we will cooperate with any compensation. However, you do not want compensation, but only that the Tiangang Sect pay with its lives. Now that you have come to our door and destroyed our sect, I will accept it! But I, Lu Jiangting, hereby declare that the Tiangang Sect is hereby disbanded."

"If you continue to insist on your own way and want someone to pay with their life, I, Lu Jiangting..."

Fang Ruotang stared intently at the spiritual energy in his hand, and spoke softly in her heart.

[He wouldn't be thinking of destroying his dantian or taking his own life, would he? Absolutely not! Doesn't he consider that if he dies like this, his disciples will go mad, each one of them burning with rage and seeking revenge for him! What's the point of disbanding the sect then?]

[If people from other sects don't actively kill them, shouldn't they fight back? They might as well live well, lead their disciples to join my Tianyi Sect, and then live a life of luxury with me. It was Renwei Zhenren who committed the evil, and you don't even approve of what he did, yet you're willing to sacrifice the lives of your entire sect's disciples for him? How foolish!]

Fang Ruotang spoke loudly, her eyes fixed intently on Lu Jiangting.

He originally intended to risk his life to find out the truth about this matter.

After all, Master Renwei is dead.

They sought revenge, but the murderer was long gone.

He lost his life simply to appease public anger.

Even if these people's main goal was not to bring him down.

Lu Jiangting was suddenly lifted up, completely at a loss.

Because what Fang Ruotang said was true.

"Since the Tiangang Sect has disbanded, you've already avenged yourselves. There's no need to go all out and kill all the disciples of the Tiangang Sect. Just consider it giving me face!"

Fang Ruotang stood up, stepped onto her sword, and flew into the air to talk to someone.

"Who are you, and why should I give you face?"

An impatient monk spoke in an unfriendly tone.

Standing high in the sky, Fang Ruotang raised her hand and slapped the person who had questioned her, knocking him to the ground. The person coughed up blood and looked at her with fear.

Fang Ruotang expressionlessly shifted her gaze away from him.

At this point, he was being so high-profile that he needed to establish himself. If a minor figure came out to question her, she would be at a loss, and it would be almost impossible for her to reconcile the situation.

"Why should I? It's because I saved all the disciples in your sect who were harmed. If it weren't for me, they would have been annihilated long ago. You wouldn't even know how they died. Now you're telling me why?"

Fang Ruotang smiled coldly and looked down at everyone present.

[Hmph, you'd better be sensible. Anyone who dares to object, I'll use this life-saving favor to swindle you until you have nothing left. Dare to deny it? Fine! I'll make sure none of you can form this karmic bond and advance in your cultivation level.]

A cultivator's ascension is not simply a matter of reaching a certain level and then leaving; it requires settling all karmic debts.

If there is even the slightest unresolved cause and effect, there is a risk of failing the tribulation. No cultivator will perish at the last step after taking ninety-nine steps.

"We, the Heavenly Evolution Array Sect, are grateful to Sect Master Chengfang for saving my son. We, the Heavenly Evolution Array Sect, will now depart!"

Sect Leader Zhuang spoke first, his words very formal, as if he had no personal relationship with Fang Ruotang. After speaking, he cupped his hands in a polite gesture and led his entourage away.