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The Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect has dominated the Chuyun Empire for so many years, and they have never seen Scorpion Biyan like this before. Even when the sect leader's plan in Zhanyun City went wrong some time ago, the Supreme Elder only said a few words. They didn't know what could have made the Supreme Elder so angry.

"Humph!"

Looking at the elites of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect in front of him, Xie Biyan's anger, which had been stirred up by the royal family of the Izumo Empire, subsided. No matter what help they had found, they were all just clowns in front of so many elites of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect!

"Prepare! Immediately summon all the elites of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect and prepare to annihilate the Sikou family!"

Xie Biyan's gaze swept over the group of elders, his eyes sharp, and then when he looked at one of the elders, his eyes turned even colder.

"Elder Qing, I remember that you have always been in charge of intelligence within the sect."

"This..." The man called Elder Qing felt a bad premonition when he heard Xie Biyan's question, but after thinking about the recent intelligence, he found no mistakes. He then cupped his hands to Xie Biyan and said, "Reporting to the Supreme Elder, I have been personally handling the recent news and have not received any major changes."

"Humph!"

Upon hearing Elder Qing's words, Xie Biyan's face flushed with anger. He flicked his sleeves and then asked, "Nothing major has happened?"

"Great, really great! The Tianrong City branch of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect has been wiped out. You're telling me this isn't a big deal? Do you expect to release information only after the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect has been completely destroyed?"

Xie Biyan's words to Elder Qing were not directed at him alone. He had also noticed that the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect had been living too comfortably all these years, and countless elders within the sect were using their positions to seek personal gain.

Scorpion Biyan did not object to such behavior, but this time, he also wanted to take this opportunity to completely get rid of some bloodsucking worms inside the door.

"what!"

Upon hearing Xie Biyan's words, all the elders showed expressions of surprise. Elder Qing, in particular, immediately retorted, "Supreme Elder, where...where did you get this information? You haven't been misled by someone, have you?"

Upon hearing Elder Qing's words, Xie Biyan's angry expression turned calm. He swept his gaze over the group of elders and said in an icy voice, "Heh, deceived? I just witnessed this with my own eyes in Tianrong City."

"It seems that the comforts of these past years have made you forget the rules of the sect. The elder who contributed the least in this battle against the Sikou family shall be sacrificed to the flag!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xie Biyan glanced coldly at everyone, then vanished from the spot in a flash.

Upon hearing Xie Biyan's words, all the elders trembled, recalling the old rules of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect.

The reason why the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect was able to fight its way out from so many forces and eventually become the overlord of the Izumo Empire was all due to the harsh punishments within the sect.

Back then, after every battle, the elder who contributed the least would become food for the Demon Scorpion King in Xie Biyan's hands.

Because of the constant threat posed by Xie Biyan, they knew that if they didn't fight desperately, they would be sacrificed alive. Therefore, in every battle, the elders of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect exerted their utmost strength, fearing that Xie Biyan would use them as a sacrifice to the flag.

However, despite Xie Biyan's strict words, as long as one seriously exerts their strength during battle, Xie Biyan will not disappoint them. Only 20% of the spoils of war need to be handed over to the sect, and the rest belong to the individual.

Moreover, the so-called flag sacrifice was actually only two elders of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect who were personally fed to the Demon Scorpion King by Scorpion Bi Yan over the years. One of them was a scoundrel from another force, and the other was a complete idiot who had always defied Scorpion Bi Yan and had not put in any effort in battle, so he was used as a typical example by Scorpion Bi Yan.

However, despite what he said, the elders understood what he meant: You've reaped enough benefits over the years. If you don't play your due role in this battle, you'll have to pay back double what you've gained over the years!

After Xie Biyan left, the elders immediately urged the disciples to prepare for the battle.

After leaving, Xie Biyan went straight into a canyon behind the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect.

Within the canyon, purple miasma permeated the air, and a blurry human figure sat cross-legged atop a colossal creature.

"Roar!"

Seemingly sensing something, the enormous creature beneath the figure roared, tearing apart the poisonous miasma and revealing its contents.

In the canyon, Scorpion Mountain sat cross-legged on the back of a four-winged celestial demon scorpion. The poisonous miasma around him was continuously absorbed into his body as he circulated his internal energy.

"Master!"

Sensing the roar of the Four-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion, Scorpion Mountain opened his eyes, his pale face showing a hint of helplessness as he looked at Scorpion Biyan.

"Ah."

Scorpion Biyan nodded slightly to Scorpion Mountain, then asked, "How is your injury healing?"

Xie Biyan was asking about Xie Shan's injuries. Since the last time he fought Xiao Fan in Zhan Yun City, he had no choice but to forcibly fuse with the Four-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion, but was still defeated by Xiao Fan in the end.

After waking up, he immediately rushed back to the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, but the forced fusion last time had caused him considerable injuries, and he had even failed to use the opportunity he had originally planned to use to break through to the Dou Zong realm.

On the contrary, the Four-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion's realm continued to rise after the last fusion. After returning and absorbing a large amount of resources, it broke through to the seventh level in one fell swoop, comparable to a Dou Zong powerhouse among humans.

Upon hearing Xie Biyan's words, Xie Shan's eyes flashed, and he immediately said, "I'm much better than before I came back, but it may take some time to recover to my peak condition. Moreover, I'm afraid I won't be able to make a move for the time being. Otherwise, once my internal fighting spirit is activated, all my previous injuries will surge back out."

"so serious?"

Upon hearing Xie Shan's words, Xie Biyan showed a hint of helplessness on his face, then shook his head and said, "Then forget it. I have already decided to go to war with the Sikou family. Since your strength has not yet recovered, you can stay in the sect for the time being. The disciples in the sect who have not yet gone to war will be entrusted to you."

Upon hearing Xie Biyan's words, Xie Shan's face showed a hint of surprise, and he said, "So fast!"

However, considering that the one destroyed this time was the royal family of the Izumo Empire, who possessed countless rare treasures, if he did not participate in the war, those precious resources would probably fall into the hands of other elders.

Thinking of this, Xie Shan felt a sense of helplessness. At the same time, he felt even more hatred for Xiao Fan, who had blocked him in Zhan Yun City. If it weren't for Xiao Fan's intervention, which led to his defeat and the sacrifice of the people of Zhan Yun City, he would probably be at the same level as the Four-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion, having reached the Dou Zong realm!

However, when he thought of the Four-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion, Scorpion Mountain's eyes lit up. Although he couldn't take action now, the Four-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion could. Moreover, it had now broken through to the seventh rank, and probably no one in the Sikou family could contend with it. If he sent it to fight, he could still get a share of the spoils.

Thinking of this, Xie Shan smiled and said to Xie Biyan, "Master, although I can't participate in the battle, the Four-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion can. It just so happens that it has now broken through to the seventh rank and still needs a lot of blood food. Let's take it with us to this battle."

“Hmm…” Xie Biyan glanced at Xie Shan indifferently. He knew exactly what Xie Shan was planning. However, the rules of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect were in place. If he didn’t participate in the battle, the lion’s share of the spoils would fall into the hands of the other elders.

After thinking it over, Xie Biyan agreed to Xie Shan's request. After all, the reason he was here was to try to get some benefits for Xie Shan. It just so happened that Xie Shan's Four-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion had broken through to the seventh level, which could help him restrain the Dou Zong on the battlefield.

"Alright, I'll take the Four-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion with me. You just stay within the sect with peace of mind. The discipline of the sect disciples is just as important, so don't let your guard down!"

Xie Biyan nodded lightly, then took the four-winged celestial demon scorpion beside him and flew away from the canyon.

Watching Scorpion Mountain and the Four-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion depart into the distance, Scorpion Mountain felt somewhat relieved. With the Four-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion breaking through to the seventh rank, even with his current injuries, he could still maintain his position as a seventh-rank magical beast. He hoped that the Izumo Empire's royal family might have some healing pills available...

Chapter 97 Confrontation

The battle between the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect and the Sikou Family could not be kept secret throughout the entire Chuyun Empire.

Scorpion Biyan mobilized the elders of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, and the news naturally spread. Most of the disciples of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect gathered at the mountain gate in a grand procession under the organization of the elders.

Those families that were affiliated with the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect naturally also received news that the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect and the Si Kou family had gone to war. Just when they wanted to continue to observe, news came from Tianrong City, completely dispelling their plans to watch the show.

"What! The affiliated forces of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect in Tianrong City have been wiped out by the Sikou family?"

"How could that be?! How dare Sikou Qingtian?!"

Despite the royal family's best efforts to suppress the news in Tianrong City, it was impossible to keep it completely secret. After a night of fermentation, the forces surrounding Tianrong City were the first to receive the news, and it naturally spread far and wide.

Those forces that originally wanted to take advantage of the chaos also saw the royal family's determination from their actions: any force that dared to side with the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect would be absolutely eliminated.

It was with this intention in mind, and to thoroughly deter those who were opportunistic, that Si Kou Qingtian ordered the destruction of all the vassals of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect in Tianrong City.

Now that the two sides have gone to war, the consequences are naturally becoming apparent.

Some forces that originally wanted to take advantage of the chaos of the battle to make a fortune have now all remained inactive. Other forces that originally wanted to curry favor with the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect and thus planned to raise the slogan of "overthrowing the royal family" have also fallen silent.

However, the Wanxie Sect doesn't even consider these fickle families worth their attention. With their established foundation in the Chuyun Empire, they believe that dealing with a mere Sikou family is a piece of cake.

Meanwhile, in Tianrong City, the appearance of Sikou Laogui stirred a renewed sense of excitement among the royal family, and Sikou Qingtian immediately spread the news.

Those families loyal to the royal family were so excited when they heard that the Emperor Emeritus was not only alive but had also broken through to the Dou Zong realm that they almost jumped for joy.

At such a critical moment, the royal family gained a Dou Zong level expert, which was like sending charcoal in snowy weather, giving them even more confidence in their upcoming battle against the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect.

As both sides continued to deploy troops, more and more forces gathered around Tianrong City.

At this point, everyone realized that most of the private forces that had been operating around Tianrong City were actually secretly supported by the Sikou family.

No wonder, given that Tianrong City is the capital of the Chuyun Empire, there are so many bandit groups in such a close location.

Upon discovering this, everyone was even more astonished by Sikou Qingtian's scheming.

.......

Within the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, Scorpion Bi Yan stood in the void, looking at the disciples below who were on high alert. His face was expressionless, but the dozens of elders behind him looked at the disciples below with satisfied smiles on their faces.

With the strength of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, who in the Izumo Empire could rival them?

As for why so many disciples were needed to deal with the Sikou family, they understood that Xie Biyan was taking the opportunity to show off his power to those around him.

"set off!"

Seeing that everyone had basically arrived, Xie Biyan spoke calmly with an indifferent expression.

A slightly hoarse voice echoed throughout the territory of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect. The disciples who were about to go on the expedition immediately leaped onto the backs of the magical beasts within the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect and then marched in a mighty force toward the location of Tianrong City.

The disciples guarding the gate, seeing the others depart, all showed a hint of envy and regret on their faces.

After all, in their view, dealing with the Sikou family was a free resource, and they could only complain that they were not selected to join the expedition and lost this opportunity.

Inside the palace, the royal family members were busy organizing manpower to deal with the impending attack from the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect. Si Kou Qingtian was also working almost all night, pondering the loopholes in the plan and constantly scheming.

Meanwhile, in a corner of the palace, in a side hall, Xiao Fan was playing a new game with Little Fairy Doctor and Yun Yun.

"I'll bomb it, three of a kind plus one, you can't beat me, can you?"

Xiao Fan looked at Little Fairy Doctor and Yun Yun with a smug expression, threw the bamboo strip in his hand onto the table, and said with a smug smile, "Shunzi, I won!"

That's right, Xiao Fan was playing a game of cards with Little Fairy Doctor and Yun Yun, a game he had painstakingly created...

Actually, he originally wanted to play mahjong with a few people. After all, as a model youth of the 21st century, he couldn't forget this traditional virtue.

Unfortunately, Si Kou Qingtian is busy arranging the royal forces, and Si Kou Shisan and Si Kou Ning are also busy with their own things. With three people missing for mahjong, Xiao Fan could only play "Dou Dizhu" with Yun Yun and Xiao Yixian.

Little Fairy Doctor looked at Xiao Fan's hand of cards and felt a bit annoyed. She glanced at the smug "Landlord" Xiao Fan and exchanged a look with Yun Yun, also noticing the helplessness on Yun Yun's face.

"Alright, take it off!"

Xiao Fan pointed at Little Fairy Doctor and Yun Yun, then rubbed his hands together excitedly and said, "We agreed before the fight that whoever loses has to take off a piece of clothing. You can't cheat now."

"Who said that?"

Upon hearing Xiao Fan's words, Little Fairy Doctor and Yun Yun's eyes turned cold as they glanced at Xiao Fan and then said, "We clearly agreed to just stick a sticker on your face, and you've really gone too far."