Sun Zhi fled for a distance before feeling something was amiss. Lu Wukai hadn't pursued him, which was unlike his usual style.
Soon after, his subordinates also returned, having escaped.
Counting the numbers, fewer than ten were lost, so the casualties weren't considered severe.
This meant Lu Wukai didn't actually have the strength to annihilate them all, otherwise, how could these people have escaped?
After all, anyone who had encountered Lu Wukai before had never survived.
"Could it be, I've fallen into a trap?"
Sun Zhi's expression turned grim, and he led his subordinates back.
Apart from a few corpses on the ground, Lu Wukai's figure was nowhere to be seen.
Only then did Sun Zhi realize he had truly been tricked and had missed a golden opportunity to kill Lu Wukai. Da Feng Novel Network
"I told you long ago that Lu Wukai is strong on the outside but weak on the inside. That spiritual talisman had no power at all. You lot are such cowards, too terrified to even move, scared out of your wits by one person."
The lucky Spirit Emperor said smugly.
He was eager to prove to everyone how smart he was and how accurate his previous judgment had been.
Everyone looked at this Spirit Emperor as if he were an idiot.
Two cultivators who were good friends with this Spirit Emperor desperately signaled him.
Sun Zhi was the first to flee. Wasn't this clearly calling Sun Zhi a timid coward? Didn't he see Sun Zhi's face turn green, yet he still wouldn't shut up?
Sun Zhi's face was extremely unpleasant, so dark it looked like it could drip water. His fleeing first was a fact that couldn't be argued.
However, given his status and position, no one dared to say anything.
Now, there was someone who clearly didn't know his place, like calling a monk bald to his face, how could he be let off?
"Shut up!"
Sun Zhi roared, and with a single slap, he sent the Spirit Emperor flying. "It was this person who lied and misled our brothers into Lu Wukai's trap. He deserves to be executed for his crime."
The Spirit Emperor fell to the ground, spitting blood, his jaw shattered. He raised his hand, pointing fiercely at Sun Zhi, never imagining that this scoundrel, who had fled in the face of the enemy, would actually shift the blame onto him.
Unfortunately, he could no longer speak. Otherwise, he would have cursed Sun Zhi for twisting facts and distorting the truth.
Sun Zhi then followed up with another palm strike, directly turning the man into a pulp.
The surrounding cultivators remained silent, not daring to speak. This was Sun Zhi's way of dealing with people: those who obeyed prospered, and those who defied perished.
Those with low intelligence and poor social skills died in vain.
"Bury our fallen brothers with honor. The sacrifice of these good brothers has exhausted the power of the spiritual talism in Lu Wukai's hands. That old dog is no longer a threat. Next, we will pursue Lu Wukai with all our might. Whoever takes his head will be rewarded with two Emperor artifacts!"
Sun Zhi also noticed the displeased expressions on his subordinates' faces, guessing they were dissatisfied with him, but he didn't care.
This was a world where strength dictated everything. With his immense power, these people dared not speak their minds.
Moreover, as long as there were sufficient benefits, it would be easy to make them obey.
As expected, upon hearing the reward of two Emperor artifacts, everyone's eyes lit up again, and they eagerly patted their chests, vowing to kill Lu Wukai.
After burying the few corpses.
Sun Zhi, filled with murderous intent, led the group to continue pursuing Lu Wukai. He knew that because of his earlier cowardly retreat, he had become a laughingstock.
Although these people dared not speak it aloud, they surely looked down on him in their hearts.
Now, only by tearing Lu Wukai to shreds could he wash away this humiliation.
The Sixth and Seventh Leaders, having received Sun Zhi's message, did not act immediately but gathered to discuss.
"Sixth Brother, Boss Sun ordered the two of us to go to the Southern Region together to pacify the Langya Academy. I have a bad feeling about this. With our strength, either one of us could easily wreak havoc there."
The Seventh Leader said with a worried expression.
"Seventh Brother, you're overthinking. It's rumored that Langya Academy possesses a damaged Immortal Spirit Artifact. Boss Sun probably wants to be on the safe side by having us both go."
The Sixth Leader said calmly. He was unaware that the Immortal Spirit Artifact of Langya Academy had already been repaired.
Furthermore, in his opinion, that desolate place in the Southern Region, apart from a few individuals, was not worth mentioning, and no one could pose a threat to them.
"Am I really overthinking it?"
The Seventh Leader muttered, then felt his communication jade pendant vibrate. He took it out to check.
"Hmm, as expected, I was overthinking. Boss Sun doesn't have any intentions towards me."
The Seventh Leader's expression softened considerably.
"Heh, I knew it. Boss Sun is still good to us brothers."
The Sixth Leader chuckled. Recently, Sun Zhi had sent him many treasures and even hinted at a great opportunity coming soon, inviting him to participate.
In the Sixth Leader's heart, he believed Sun Zhi treated him like a brother, otherwise, why would he be willing to share such a great fortune? Da Feng Novel.
"Sixth Brother, you..."
The Seventh Leader looked at the Sixth Leader with a strange expression. He couldn't bear to see him like this and handed him the communication jade pendant.
The Sixth Leader took the jade pendant with confusion and read the message.
His expression immediately turned grim.
To encircle Lu Wukai, Sun Zhi had mobilized quite a few Emperor realm powerhouses from the Seven Kill Hall's leaders.
The news indicated that several Emperor realm powerhouses had died in this operation to encircle Lu Wukai.
And the ones who died happened to be the Sixth Leader's subordinates.
Moreover, one of them was framed and later killed by Sun Zhi.
The Sixth Leader's expression was unpredictable. The framed subordinate was his confidant, a talented and rare individual.
Could it be that Sun Zhi was planning to make a move against him?
"Sixth Brother, don't overthink it. Perhaps it's just a coincidence."
The Seventh Leader comforted him.
The Sixth Leader looked crestfallen and wanted to curse. All his subordinates had died, and one of them was framed. Was this a coincidence?
However, he dared not show any dissatisfaction towards Sun Zhi. Who knew if the other party was planning to deal with him? He couldn't afford to give them any leverage.
"Indeed, he's a fair-weather friend. He even talked about sharing great fortunes with me, perhaps he just wants to kill me and take my assets."
The Sixth Leader grumbled, increasingly convinced this was the case, and a sense of crisis began to rise within him.
Lu Wukai from back then was his precedent!
But Lu Wukai, as powerful as he was, had ultimately fallen into Sun Zhi's hands. If Sun Zhi truly made a move against him, could he escape?
"Sixth Brother, Boss Sun gave me many treasures a while ago and said he invited me to participate in a major event with immense benefits afterward. I've been hesitant, feeling he had ill intentions, and there might be a trap. Now it seems I was overthinking. Boss Sun probably doesn't intend to harm me."
The Seventh Leader said deliberately, wanting to gauge the Sixth Leader's reaction.
"Seventh Brother, it's better to be cautious."
The Sixth Leader warned, sensing something fishy.
Sun Zhi had extended an olive branch to Seventh Brother as well, there must be a conspiracy.
The Sixth Leader felt that the great fortune Sun Zhi mentioned to him and the major event he mentioned to Seventh Brother were likely the same thing. It seemed Sun Zhi had some ulterior motive. What exactly did he want?
Originally, the Sixth Leader had trusted Sun Zhi, but after several subordinates were killed for no reason, he had to be more vigilant.
"Then I'll listen to Sixth Brother."
The Seventh Leader nodded.
The two discussed for a while longer and finally agreed on a time to set off for the Southern Region together.