These rogue cultivators were essentially bandits!
In the martial world, sufficient resources were essential for increasing one's strength.
Both sect disciples and rogue cultivators alike plundered for resources.
The only difference was that sect disciples had the backing of their sects.
If they offended other factions, the sect would provide protection.
But rogue cultivators had to rely on themselves!
Every time they seized resources, they had to act swiftly and cleanly.
Once they provoked a sect or family, they would face endless pursuit.
Therefore, rogue cultivators revered the strong even more.
As long as one was powerful enough, many rogue cultivators would be willing to follow.
Many of today's families and sects had their origins in bandit teams.
Although Qin Han Chu was only at the Spirit Sovereign realm, he was already considered a strong individual within this group.
Recruiting Qin Han Chu would undoubtedly benefit them.
"If you agree, you will take thirty percent of all future gains," the former leader of the team immediately said.
This leader was not foolish; with Qin Han Chu's joining, they could acquire more resources.
Even if Qin Han Chu took thirty percent, their profits would definitely be greater than before.
Although Qin Han Chu possessed many purple cards, he couldn't just spend without earning.
Leading these people to plunder resources seemed like a good option.
After contemplating for a moment, he said, "Alright, I can join."
Upon hearing Qin Han Chu's agreement, everyone was delighted.
They had witnessed Qin Han Chu's strength firsthand; with his addition, their team's combat power had increased by more than one level.
"That's great! From now on, you'll be the leader of our Nightfall!"
Qin Han Chu frowned slightly, "Nightfall?"
"Yes, our team is called Nightfall!"
"My codename is Night Owl!"
"We all use codenames here."
Night Owl replied.
"Is the codename Night Kill taken?" Qin Han Chu asked.
Night Owl shook his head, "No."
"Then my codename will be Night Kill."
"How many people do we have in total? Are they all here?"
Night Owl replied, "We have fifteen people in total. A few are out gathering information."
"Do we have a stronghold?"
Night Owl: "This city is our stronghold. As long as we are within the city, we are safe. Not even sects or families can act wildly within the city."
"You will continue to manage Nightfall's affairs. Just inform me when there are missions."
"I will be staying in the guest rooms upstairs."
Night Owl handed a communication jade slip to Qin Han Chu, saying, "This is our communication jade slip. You can contact us by dripping blood on it. If the host dies, the jade slip will automatically be destroyed."
Taking the jade slip, Qin Han Chu immediately dripped blood to activate it.
After eating, he returned to his room to cultivate.
A week later, Qin Han Chu received a transmission from Night Owl.
In the afternoon of the same day, he met with the members of Nightfall outside the city.
"Leader, members of the Blue Sea Sect will be passing by nearby in five days."
"These people are carrying some resources from the Blue Sea Sect, making them a fat sheep."
Night Owl said.
"What is their strength like?" Qin Han Chu asked calmly.
"Twenty Spirit Kings. With your strength, killing six or seven of them should not be a problem." Night Owl said.
"Very well, let's proceed."
Upon learning that their opponents numbered only twenty Spirit Kings, Qin Han Chu readily agreed to the operation.
Seeing Qin Han Chu's agreement, everyone immediately headed to the designated location.
Three days later, Qin Han Chu and the others arrived at the enemy's planned route.
After observing the route, the group concealed their auras and hid themselves in the forest.
According to the intelligence, the enemy was scheduled to arrive on the fifth day.
However, on the fourth day, a group of martial artists flew from afar.
These individuals' eyes were filled with wariness.
"Leader, it's them!" Night Owl said.
"Since they are here, let's make our move!"
Hearing Qin Han Chu's words, Night Owl immediately led his men to charge.
Qin Han Chu also joined the group in blocking the Blue Sea Sect members.
"There are bandits, kill them!" the enemy leader roared, and both sides immediately engaged.
But just as they were about to clash, Night Owl and the others suddenly attacked Qin Han Chu.
In addition to them, the members of the Blue Sea Sect also attacked Qin Han Chu.
In an instant, Qin Han Chu was surrounded and attacked by thirty-five Spirit Kings.
Today's events were entirely a trap set for Qin Han Chu.
Night Owl and his men, instead of being grateful for Qin Han Chu saving their lives, had set a trap to ambush and kill him.
The twenty people on the opposing side were not disciples of the Blue Sea Sect at all, but companions of Nightfall.
Although Qin Han Chu had not expected this conspiracy against him, he had never truly trusted Night Owl and the others.
The moment Night Owl and his men attacked, Qin Han Chu unleashed a strike to deflect their assault.
"Setting a trap to kill me? You people have lived long enough!" Qin Han Chu said coldly.
"You will be the one to die." Just then, a middle-aged man suddenly appeared and struck at Qin Han Chu with a palm.
This man's appearance greatly surprised Qin Han Chu.
It was only at the moment of the attack that Qin Han Chu sensed his presence.
Before that, Qin Han Chu had not detected his existence at all.
This person's cultivation realm was the same as Qin Han Chu's, both Spirit Sovereigns.
This fellow must possess a treasure that hid his form and aura, otherwise, with his cultivation realm, he absolutely wouldn't have escaped Qin Han Chu's detection.
In Qin Han Chu's eyes, this was merely a gift-bearing servant.
*Boom!*
This person's appearance was too sudden, leaving Qin Han Chu no chance to dodge.
With a loud bang, Qin Han Chu was sent flying.
Although the palm strike had solidly hit Qin Han Chu, unfortunately, the opponent's strength was too weak for Qin Han Chu.
This blow couldn't even break through the protective enchantment of Qin Han Chu's robes.
Qin Han Chu's robes appeared ordinary, but they were actually a Xuan-grade defensive Xuan artifact.
This was one of the three treasures of the Lord of the Ruins.
Even if the defensive enchantment of this Xuan artifact was broken, Qin Han Chu's protective shield could still block once more.
"Are you the true leader of Nightfall?" Qin Han Chu flew back into the air, smiling as he spoke.
Seeing Qin Han Chu unharmed, everyone was shocked.
How could Qin Han Chu be unscathed after being ambushed by a Spirit Sovereign?
"How are you alright?" the leader of Nightfall said disbelievingly.
"Guess!"
As his words fell, Qin Han Chu's Grand Sword Strike had already been condensed and he charged towards the members of Nightfall.
The leader of Nightfall ascended, and his green power transformed into a massive wooden shield that collided with the Grand Sword Strike.
Upon impact, the wooden shield of the Nightfall leader immediately showed cracks.
This scene clearly demonstrated that Qin Han Chu's strength was far superior to that of the Nightfall leader.
"Attack together!"
With that command from the Nightfall leader, thirty-five people immediately formed a formation to assist him.
As the formation coalesced, countless sword beams shot towards Qin Han Chu.
"Such immense power," the Nightfall leader was deeply shocked.
They were at the same cultivation realm, yet their strength differed so greatly!
"Kneel and surrender now, and I will spare your lives." Qin Han Chu said with a smile.
"Form the array!"
As the Nightfall leader gave the order, the thirty-five people immediately formed an array.
As the formation solidified, countless sword beams shot towards Qin Han Chu.