Chapter 2087: Sudden Attacks From the Region Lords

When the news traveled back to the territory of Region Lord Heikong, it also caused a big sensation.

Even cultivators under Heikong’s wing couldn't believe that another regional lord had submitted to their master just a month after the last one.

The most ridiculous thing was that they had been completely unaware of it until now!

Some actually recalled what Region Lord Heikong had said a month ago before his seclusion:

“I have tasked Sword Demon Daoyuan with an important job, the exact details of which will be announced to you all after a certain period of time…”

Now, they finally knew what it was. However, the thought that Sword Demon Daoyuan, all by himself, had helped their master complete such a huge mission sent a tremor of shock and fear through them.

Isn’t that fellow a little too ferocious?

“Seclusion? As if. I bet Lord Heikong is in Region Lord Huanghou's territory now, or else how could Sword Demon Daoyuan alone defeat Region Lord Huanghou?” Someone made a speculation and quickly gained the approval of the majority.

This was the only explanation that seemed reasonable.

“Region Lord Heikong my arse. It’s definitely the work of Senior Daoyuan alone.” Ji Leng was sure upon hearing the news that it had nothing to do with Region Lord Heikong!

Still, the thought that even Region Lord Huanghou was no match for Senior Daoyuan startled him for a good moment.

Strong!

Too strong!

Within one month, one person had claimed the influence and power of a regional lord!

……

After this incident, the name of Sword Demon Daoyuan resounded throughout Frosty Air Region!

However, of course, the mention of his name was always accompanied by that of Region Lord Heikong because no one had any idea when he had collected such an outstanding aide.

As for the other regional lords of Frosty Air Region, Heikong had naturally become a great threat.

A month ago, he had annexed Region Lord Xuening’s territory.

Now, he had annexed Region Lord Huanghou’s territory.

This kind of expansion speed was nothing short of astounding, and no one could guarantee if it wouldn’t happen again next month.

On Moqi Mountain, Region Lord Linfeng was wearing a gloomy expression. “Old Heikong’s gotten too greedy! I cannot sit back and wait for death!”

He had a slender physique and an appearance of a boy. His hair was a striking red, and his eyes reflected terrifying visions of the sky burning and earth collapsing every time they blinked.

Half of his territory bordered that of Region Lord Huanghou, while the other side bordered the land that originally belonged to Region Lord Xuening.

Therefore, it only made sense that he was worried about becoming the next victim of Region Lord Heikong’s annexation.

“Report—” rang an urgent voice outside the hall. “My liege, Region Lord Mingyue, Region Lord Feiya, and Region Lord Huishuang have come together wishing to pay a visit. They are currently waiting outside the mountain gate.”

Region Lord Linfeng was stunned briefly before revealing a joyful expression. “Quickly invite them in!”

He could already guess that these three regional lords also felt threatened by Region Lord Heikong’s action.

Before long, three figures appeared outside the grand hall.

One was a thin, dignified old man with most of his hair shaved except for a neat, peach-shaped, yellow patch above the forehead. He held a blood-red whisk duster, and his pupils gleamed with a ghostly blue light. This was Region Lord Mingyue.

Another was a stout, middle-aged man clad in black armor. His facial features were fierce and rugged. When he walked, he was like a moving mountain that posed incomparable pressure. This was Region Lord Feiya.

The last person was a petite, stunning woman. Her long hair was coiled into a bun, and her face was cold and lofty. This was Region Lord Huishuang.

The three of them were all Emperor experts who had been entrenched in Frosty Air Region for a long history. During this, they had experienced many dangers and hardships, and were accustomed to seeing blood and storms.

However, at the moment, their expressions were all clouded.

“Please come in.” Region Lord Linfeng welcomed them into the grand hall and took them to their respective seats.

Region Lord Mingyue, who looked like a thin old man but had demonic and intimidating eyes, said with a deep voice, “Fellow Daoist Linfeng, I'm sure you've already guessed our intention, so I might as well get straight to the point.

“We are here to invite you to join us in exterminating old Heikong!”

In his voice was an undisguised murderous intent.

Region Lord Feiya gritted his teeth. “That’s right. Frosty Air Region was originally governed by the ten of us regional lords together. We’ve all had occasional conflicts and friction among each other, but they are still within the scope we can accept.

“But what we have now is that Heikong has just swallowed the territories of Daoist Xuening and Huanghou in just two months. This kind of behavior is simply rampant and arrogant!”

Region Lord Huishuang's expression was frosty, and her tone was filled with anger, “From what I’m seeing, if we don't step in and put a stop to it, then our territories…will probably be eaten away and annexed one by one by that old fogey.”

The balance between them being broken was like a big wave in a still lake. Anyone in it was bound to suffer the repercussions.

Region Lord Linfeng was not in a rush to agree, but instead asked, “Do you three know Fellow Daoist Wind Slaughter’s idea regarding this matter?”

He was referring to Demon Emperor Wind Slaughter, the strongest regional lord of Frosty Air Region who was also an elder of Holy Illumination Ancient Sect.

Such titles put him in a supremely influential and noble position in Frosty Air Region.

“Him?” Mingyue revealed a faint sneer. “He's busy deploying his forces to carry out the new order from Holy Illumination Ancient Sect, searching for the whereabouts of that infamous Fangchun Mountain's disciple. He just doesn't have the time of day for this matter.”

Region Lord Feiya said, “As a member of Holy Illumination Ancient Sect, Fellow Daoist Wind Slaughter naturally never has to worry about Heikong daring to make a move against him, unlike us who only have ourselves to rely on in order to maintain our foothold in Frosty Air Region.”

Region Lord Linfeng instantly understood. “I see.”

Region Lord Huishuang continued, “Fellow Daoist, the four of us together can easily take down Heikong, so there's no need to find an extra helper.

“Moreover, after we destroy him, his territory shall be divided among us. The others will have to cross all of us first if they want to get their hands on the pie.”

This statement was what motivated Linfeng.

Currently, Heikong was controlling not only his original territory but also those of Region Lord Xuening and Region Lord Huanghou.

The daily yield of dao crystals from these territories were enough to make anyone drool.

“Alright, then let's do as you say!” Linfeng was quick to agree.

This plan would not only eliminate Heikong and resolve a potentially great threat but also rake in huge benefits. It suddenly dawned on Linfeng that this problem was actually a blessing in disguise that let him kill two birds with one stone.

His reaction drew a round of satisfied laughter from the three other regional lords.

“When do we start?” asked Region Lord Linfeng.

“There's no time like now, so let's set out!” Region Lord Mingyue stood up, a killing aura flaring in his blue eyes.

……

A day later, on Tianwu Mountain.

Region Lord Mingyue and the other three arrived through teleportation, each displaying a terrifying might that belonged to the Emperor Stage. Their murderous intent covered this piece of heaven and earth.

Such a sight scared the wits out of the cultivators under Region Lord Heikong. Their blood ran cold as if they had fallen into an ice cave.

We’re so screwed!

No one had expected that retaliation would come so fast, and that four entire regional lords would show up together.

It was simply a heavenly calamity that could cause anyone to despair.

“Old man Heikong, get out here!” shouted Region Lord Mingyue, his voice rumbling like thunder through the region.

Up and down Tianwu Mountain, chaos reigned as many figures could be seen running for their lives, fearing they’d be affected by the great battle that was about to ensue.

Everyone, including supreme quasi-Emperor Lie Guang, made the immediate decision to flee.

There was no way to resist because their resistance would be like that of praying mantises trying to stop a chariot, which was no different from a death wish.

In this dangerous and turbulent Underworld, the most valuable thing was loyalty, and the least valuable thing was also loyalty!

It was a common sight for people to run separate ways in the face of great difficulties.

Region Lord Mingyue’s group paid no heed to the small, fleeing characters.

They knew very well that as long as they killed Region Lord Heikong, the latter’s force would fall apart overnight.

When a tree fell, the monkeys on it scattered!

However, what the four of them had not expected was that after they barged into Tianwu Mountain and searched every nook of it, they would still find no trace of Region Lord Heikong.

𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Region Lord Feiya's face was unsightly. “Damn it, that old thing is not here! Did he sense something bad and hide away?”

They had come with great vigor and fury, not imagining that they’d kill their way into the target's lair only to pounce on air!

“Bastard!” Region Lord Linfeng was so angry that his palm struck out.

Boom!

The majestic Tianwu Mountain of one hundred thousand feet in height was directly smashed to fine powder and scattered in the air.

Linfeng then said through gritted teeth, “Even if we destroy all of his forces now, as long as he’s alive, he will sooner or later make a comeback!”

Region Lord Mingyue and the other two also looked unsightly.

If Heikong was alive, how could he not retaliate after learning that the four of them had joined forces to kill him?

Thinking about what had happened to Xuening and Huanghou, the four felt a great deal of pressure.

Region Lord Huishuang took a deep breath and said coldly, “Gentlemen, we must find Heikong as soon as possible. The longer this drags on, the more unfavorable it will be for us.”

Region Lord Linfeng asked, “If that old thing wants to hide, how could we possibly find him?”

“It’s actually not hard.” Region Lord Mingyue gritted his teeth. “We’ll start a massacre in his territory together and annihilate all the forces under his command. How will he still endure and not show up then?”

Region Lord Feiya faltered. “That’s too cruel. What if Heikong loses his mind and goes to our territories to exact revenge?”

“Who cares about that when it has come to this?” There was a flash of ruthlessness on Region Lord Linfeng's face. “We can only rest easy after we force Heikong out of hiding and get rid of him once and for all. Otherwise, don’t even think about sleeping in peace!”

On this day, the four regional lords started ravaging Region Lord Heikong's territory like a storm, setting off a bloody killing spree.

The chaos caused by a single Emperor expert was already mind-boggling, let alone four of them together!

In barely a day’s time, Region Lord Heikong's territory was plunged into utter turmoil. Fleeing people were sighted everywhere.

“Crazy, all those region lords have gone crazy…” Ji Leng was also chilled to the bone when he heard of this. Such a quick and ruthless response went beyond what he had ever expected.

“Where is Senior Daoyuan, where is he now?” Ji Leng was anxious.