Looking at the pill that emitted an alluring glow, and the beautiful future depicted by the black-robed figures, the last trace of hesitation in Zhen Gu’s eyes was replaced by burning ambition.
He recalled the contempt his people had endured, the superior attitude of those pure-blooded beast clans, the unfair distribution of resources… All the accumulated grievances turned, in this moment, into a resolute flame of rebellion.
He suddenly extended his massive claw covered in scales, snatched the Spirit Awakening Pill, and swallowed it without any hesitation.
A cool yet stinging stream instantly surged into his mind. He felt his thoughts truly become a little clearer, but some deeper violent factor seemed to have been triggered at the same time.
“Good! I agree!”
Zhen Gu growled, “How will you support us?”
The black-robed figures were secretly delighted, knowing the plan was already half successful, and immediately whispered, “We will provide a batch of powerful demonic talismans and one-time self-destructing artefacts to help you create chaos when you launch the attack and assassinate the high-level members.”
“At the same time, we will send people to cause disturbances on the periphery to pin down some of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect’s patrol forces. The specific timing of the action will be decided by Leader Zhen Gu. The sooner the better, to avoid complications from delays!”
…
Several days later, in the core area of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, Sect Leader Lie Tian was in the main hall discussing sect reconstruction and defence matters with core elders such as Xiong Tuo, Shi Yan, and Ying Wu.
The successive upheavals had caused considerable losses to the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect. Although they had repelled the demon sect, the atmosphere remained heavy.
“It has been several days since the senior left. I wonder how things are going at the Profound Heaven Sword Sect.”
Lie Tian’s tone carried a hint of worry.
“With the senior’s heaven-piercing strength and profound wisdom, he will surely be safe and sound.” Shi Yan had blind faith in Chen Ping.
Ying Wu frowned slightly. “I keep feeling somewhat uneasy, as if something is about to happen.”
Just then, a commotion and uproar came from outside the hall, faintly mixed with the sounds of clashing weapons and beast roars.
“What is going on?!”
Lie Tian stood up abruptly, his divine sense instantly sweeping out of the hall.
He saw that at the edge of the core area, flames soared into the sky and thick smoke billowed!
Countless fused beast clan warriors of various forms, like a frenzied flood, led by some mysterious figures clearly not wearing Ten Thousand Beasts Sect attire, had boldly launched an assault on the pure-blooded beast clan guards protecting the core area!
These fused beast warriors had blood-red eyes, appearing utterly crazed. Their strength seemed even greater than usual, and they struck with ruthless cruelty, showing no regard for fellow sect members.
Taking advantage of their familiarity with the terrain, along with the sinister talismans and artefacts provided by the demon sect, they caught the pure-blooded beast clan guards completely off guard.
“Enemy attack! The fused beast clan has rebelled!”
An elder roared in shock and fury.
“What?!”
Lie Tian, Xiong Tuo, and the others were both shocked and enraged. They had never imagined that the internal hidden danger would erupt at this moment!
“Zhen Gu! How dare he!”
Elder Xiong Tuo, with his explosive temper, instantly rushed out of the hall, transforming into a giant bear dozens of metres tall. Roaring, he charged into the fray and slapped several fused beast warriors at the front into meat paste with one palm.
However, even more fused beast warriors surged forward like a tide, among them many with formidable strength.
Zhen Gu’s figure appeared in the centre of the battlefield. After swallowing the Spirit Awakening Pill, his strength seemed to have advanced somewhat. Bloody aura and demonic qi intertwined around him as he wielded a massive bone blade and directly targeted Xiong Tuo!
“Zhen Gu! The sect has treated you well. Why commit this treason?” Xiong Tuo roared, his voice shaking the surroundings.
“Treated us well?”
Zhen Gu laughed maniacally, his voice filled with venom. “It was nothing more than handouts! Today, we fused beasts will take back everything that belongs to us! Kill!”
The two powerhouses clashed instantly. Xiong Tuo was immensely strong, but Zhen Gu fought fearlessly, his style utterly reckless.
With hidden demon sect experts lurking nearby ready to ambush, Xiong Tuo was actually tied down for a time and even fell into a disadvantage.
