They were already rivals of the Immortal Cloud Sect, and when they saw the sect leader reveal his identity as a demonic cultivator, they were shocked and their hostility instantly flared up.
"quiet!"
Just as everyone was discussing and the scene was about to get out of control, a roar filled with boundless rage exploded like thunder!
The crowd parted, and an elderly man with white hair and beard, dressed in the robes of a Huayun Sect elder, strode out.
The old man had a resolute face and an imposing presence. At this moment, his eyes were wide open, his hair stood on end in anger, and his spiritual energy surged around him, clearly indicating that he was truly enraged.
It was none other than the Third Elder of the Huayun Sect!
The Third Elder's gaze was fixed on Qiu Mobai like a sharp sword. When he saw the clearly visible demonic markings on Qiu Mobai's forehead, he trembled with anger, and his finger pointing at Qiu Mobai was shaking.
"Qiu Mobai! You shameless old thief! You are unworthy to be the sect leader of a celestial sect! How dare you secretly cultivate demonic arts and poison the lives of the people!"
The Third Elder's voice boomed like a bell, making the entire corridor vibrate. Every word was filled with contempt: "How dare you stand between heaven and earth?! The Immortal Cloud Sect's centuries-old reputation has been ruined by your hand! You disgrace to the immortal sect! A traitor to the human race!"
The old man was truly enraged, spitting as he cursed, using incredibly foul language, practically insulting Qiu Mobai's ancestors for eighteen generations.
"Today, I will act on behalf of Heaven and cleanse this sect! You fiend, quickly step down from your position as the sect leader of the Immortal Cloud Sect and surrender!"
Faced with the horrified gazes of the crowd and the Third Elder's angry rebuke, Qiu Mobai was initially flustered by the discovery of his secret.
But soon, that panic was replaced by a kind of reckless madness.
Were we exposed?
So what if we're exposed?!
Qiu Mobai had endured for many years, fed up with these hypocritical old men pointing fingers at him!
What kind of righteous sects are they? They're nothing but a bunch of self-imposed limitations and power-hungry hypocrites!
He sneered inwardly.
Since you've all seen it, I'm not going to pretend anymore! I'm laying my cards on the table!
Thinking of this, Qiu Mobai showed no fear whatsoever. Instead, he slowly straightened his back and even revealed a ferocious and fanatical smile on his face.
His demonic energy surged suddenly, making him look like a demon god crawling out of the deepest hell!
"Hahaha……"
Qiu Mobai let out a piercing laugh, filled with disdain and arrogance: "Get down here? Hua Yun, you old dog, what are you? You dare to point fingers at me?!"
His eyes swept over everyone present with disdain, especially those Immortal Cloud Sect disciples whose faces showed fear, and a cruel smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
"That's right! I have cultivated demonic arts! So what?"
Qiu Mobai's voice suddenly rose, carrying an undeniable domineering tone: "You so-called righteous sects of the immortal realm are corrupt and utterly wicked. What great things can you accomplish by adhering to those pitiful rules? Only power! Absolute power! Can crush all obstacles!"
He stretched out his hands as if to embrace the entire world, his eyes burning with fervor and greed: "On this continent of Gods, the strong prey on the weak! Only the strong are qualified to set the rules! I cultivate demonic arts precisely to gain greater power! To unify the immortal sects! To make the entire continent grovel at my feet!"
"You ants have no idea how wonderful power is! Just wait, soon you will understand who the true master of this world is!"
Empowered by demonic energy, Qiu Mobai's voice carried a seductive power, echoing in everyone's ears. This caused many disciples with weak wills to turn even paler, and some even felt a tremor from the depths of their souls.
He's gone mad! The sect leader has completely lost his mind!
This was the only thought in the minds of all the disciples of the Immortal Cloud Sect at this moment.
The Third Elder of Huayun Sect was so enraged that his hair stood on end, and he shouted in a fierce voice, "Arrogant fiend! You cannot be allowed to live today!"
Before he could finish speaking, Qiu Mobai had already made his move!
He couldn't be bothered to waste any more words on these beings, whom he considered as insignificant as ants!
Suddenly, he spread his arms wide, and the surging demonic energy around him seemed to find an outlet, bursting forth with a roar!
"Hehehe... Feel the despair!"
Amidst the chilling laughter, thick, inky, sticky, and foul-smelling black mist shot into the sky, instantly obscuring the dome above the corridor, as if dragging this space into an inescapable hell!
The black mist was not inanimate; it twisted, rolled, and roared, and one could vaguely see countless agonizing, struggling ghost faces floating within it, emitting silent howls.
An indescribable stench, mixed with the metallic smell of aged blood, permeated the air, making one dizzy and nauseous just by smelling it!
What's even more terrifying is that invisible pressure!
The black aura felt as if it possessed a tangible weight, pressing heavily on everyone's hearts, as if a cold, large hand was gripping their throats, making even breathing difficult.
The spiritual energy became sluggish and rusty in the face of this evil power.
"ah!"
"Help!"
"I can't take it anymore... What the hell is this?!"
The disciples of the Immortal Cloud Sect and the Hua Cloud Sect were completely panicked.
Where had they ever seen such a spectacle?
The immortal techniques and spiritual arts they usually cultivated seemed so pale and powerless in the face of this overwhelming demonic energy.
Many disciples with weaker cultivation levels turned pale and trembled like leaves just from being touched by the edge of the black aura. Some even collapsed to the ground, their eyes unfocused, as if their very souls had been frozen by the cold aura.
The disciples of the Immortal Cloud Sect were especially desperate.
Their once revered leader has now transformed into a demon, intent on devouring them all.
The pain of their faith collapsing, coupled with the fear of death, completely robbed them of their will to resist. Many of them turned ashen-faced, their eyes filled only with bewilderment and the despair of waiting to die.
Although the disciples of Huayun Sect were well-trained, they were thrown into disarray by the terrifying demonic power. They tried to use their magic weapons and spiritual energy to resist, but they were like candles in a storm, teetering on the brink of collapse.
"Kneel down!" Qiu Mobai's voice echoed like a curse in the black mist, carrying an undeniable authority and cruelty: "Submit to me and I will spare your dog lives! If you dare to resist... Hmph! So be it!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a thick black column of energy suddenly split off from the tide of demonic energy and slammed into a relatively intact wall next to him!
"boom!!"
With a deafening roar, the solid bluestone wall was easily pierced and shattered like tofu! Debris flew everywhere, and dust filled the air!
This move completely shattered the last psychological defenses of many people!
"I...I surrender! Please don't kill me!"
A young disciple of the Immortal Cloud Sect broke down, threw down his longsword, and knelt on the ground with a thud, tears streaming down his face.
Once there was a first, there was a second, a third... Panic spread like a plague.
"Stop! All of you, stand up!"
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