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Chapter 1761: Divine Heaven Sect Leader

The maids, who usually vied for the Second Young Master's favor, appeared harmonious but secretly struggled fiercely to outdo one another. When the Patriarch permitted them to come today, they were overjoyed, believing he had acknowledged them. They planned to perform exceptionally well during the journey, hoping that even if they couldn't become the Second Young Master's main wife, securing a position as a concubine would still be a significant step forward. Little did they know that their joyful arrival would lead to such a tragic end.

Wang Neishi's face went pale as he watched his maids perish before his eyes. His initial reaction was anger, but realizing his father was responsible, he dared not express his fury. "What are you doing?" Xie Daoyun demanded, shocked and furious, oblivious to the implications. Wang Youjun had acted too swiftly for anyone to react. Wang Neishi secretly admired the young woman, noting her gentle appearance belied an incredibly resolute spirit.

Wang Youjun, unperturbed, replied, "It's to break this lightning formation, of course. See? The storm has significantly weakened, hasn't it?" Xie Daoyun did notice the storm had subsided, but retorted, "Is that the point? They were living people!" Wang Youjun's expression remained calm. "Had it not been for our Wang family, they would have perished long ago. They've lived many extra years, enjoying a life of luxury. By that measure, they've profited. What is a small contribution to me now?"

Xie Daoyun trembled with rage. Yun Jianyue subtly squeezed her hand in comfort; as the Demonic Cult Leader, she was accustomed to such grim realities. Ignoring her, Wang Youjun moved to the periphery of the stone forest, assessed the remaining intensity of the storm, and suddenly acted again. A large hand manifested in the void, seizing dozens of his lowest-ranked subordinates and flinging them into the formation. The individuals shrieked and struggled to resist, but they were no match for Wang Youjun and were quickly flung into the heart of the stone forest. A barrage of sparks and lightning ensued, directly dissolving their flesh and blood.

Those watching outside felt a chilling dread. The thunderbolts were terrifying; even Yun Jianyue's expression faltered. Compared to the lightning-element cultivators she knew, even the Grandmaster Xuan Bajing's lightning techniques paled in comparison to this power. The remaining Wang family members finally understood. It became clear why the Patriarch had brought so many people on this expedition: they were not meant to contribute but to serve as cannon fodder. Unwilling to remain, they desperately fled back towards the large ship they had arrived on.

Wang Youjun sneered, "I had some reservations, but since you've made your choice, you have no one to blame but yourselves." He manipulated a talisman, and almost immediately, two large hands materialized in the void, seizing all those individuals and flinging them deeper into the stone forest. Although these individuals were handpicked masters, they unleashed their strongest defensive techniques. Yet, countless arcs of lightning struck, reducing everything to ashes.

Gazing at the still-steaming remains within, Wang Youjun nodded in satisfaction. "It's almost ready. While some lightning influence remains, our cultivation levels are sufficient to withstand it." Besides his son, Wang Neishi, he was accompanied by four elders of the Wang family, all his contemporaries and nearly his equal in strength. They remained calm amidst everything unfolding, suggesting they had anticipated these events from the start.

Xie Daoyun felt a chill run through her. "You are simply devils in human skin!" She remembered the people of Wang Family Village proudly speaking of the Wang family's protection, boasting of favorable weather and no demons daring to approach. At the time, she had greatly admired them, believing the Wang family Patriarch to be a benevolent leader. Now, she saw through the deception; it was all a lie! She tugged Yun Jianyue's hand. "Sister Yun, let's leave!" She no longer wished to be in the company of these devils, much less assist them.

"Leave? Can you?" No sooner had Wang Youjun spoken than the four Wang family elders subtly encircled the two women. In this situation, he naturally couldn't allow anyone to leave, especially since Xie Daoyun's mastery of formations might still prove useful. "Oh, you intend to stop me?" Yun Jianyue raised an eyebrow, a cruel smile playing on her lips. Wang Youjun stated calmly, "I know your cultivation is profound; I might not defeat you in a solo fight. But if we combine our strength, you stand no chance."

"That remains to be seen," Yun Jianyue scoffed. Although her opponent spoke the truth, as the Demonic Cult Leader who had carved her path through mountains of corpses and seas of blood, she would not easily surrender to fate. "Regardless, you cannot leave on that flying boat without me," Wang Youjun said coldly. "And you still require my help to locate your friends. It's best you come with us willingly. You are not like those ordinary consumables; you have proven your capabilities. As long as you pledge allegiance to the Wang family, boundless glory and wealth will naturally be yours."

Yun Jianyue merely smiled. "Indeed, you hold every advantage, but you also possess a significant weakness." "What is it?" Wang Youjun frowned. "You lack sufficient time," Yun Jianyue sneered. "Just now, while speaking to me, your gaze kept flickering towards the stone forest. Clearly, you used all those lives to temporarily release the accumulated thunderbolts within, but after a period, those storms will regenerate." "If you genuinely engage me, even if I cannot win, I can certainly stall until the thunderbolts fully regenerate. At that point, you won't have as many sacrifices as you did just now."

Wang Youjun's expression shifted, and he gazed at her profoundly. "Lady, you are indeed exceptional, with such sharp insight. Very well, wait for us here. Once we emerge, we will transport you back to the mainland and fulfill our promises." "First, tell me, what precisely are you searching for on this expedition?" Yun Jianyue pressed, her gaze fixed on him. Wang Youjun hesitated momentarily, but after glancing towards the stone forest, he quickly replied, "We are seeking the remains of the Divine Firmament Sect's previous leader. As followers of the Divine Firmament Sect, we cannot allow our leader's body to lie exposed in the wilderness."

Yun Jianyue chuckled. "Are you jesting? Someone like you, who mercilessly reaps souls and treats your followers as mere cannon fodder, would loyally come to retrieve a former leader's remains?" Xie Daoyun secretly admired her. She had been consumed by anger, while Sister Yun, with her sharp mind, had already deduced the truth from the limited information. A flicker of anger crossed Wang Youjun's eyes; clearly, he was unaccustomed to being manipulated. However, with his vulnerability exposed, he suppressed his rage. "Leader Sun carried three exceedingly valuable talismans with him." At his words, Yun Jianyue understood; the talismans were likely far more precious than he described, compelling him to incur such great costs to retrieve them.

"Very well, we'll accompany you," Yun Jianyue said. "Sister Yun!" Xie Daoyun immediately protested, unwilling to assist such a person any further. Yun Jianyue discreetly transmitted, "We must seize the chance to acquire those talismans from Sun En. Otherwise, if they retrieve them, we will surely meet our end without a proper burial." While they could currently put up a fight, if the opponents acquired those three precious talismans, their combat power would surge, making them invincible. Their only option was to stay close and act opportunistically. Xie Daoyun, being intelligent, immediately grasped the implications and ceased her objections.

Wang Youjun frowned; having revealed his objective, he now preferred they not accompany him. Yet, seeing the thunderbolts begin to reform, he had no time to waste. "Then follow," he commanded. He then secretly instructed the other elders to remain vigilant against any sudden moves from the two women.

As the group entered the stone forest, sure enough, the terrifying lightning from before had vanished. Small lightning bolts still crackled occasionally, but the remaining individuals were all top-tier masters, each capable of handling them with their own methods. Even so, everyone felt a destructive force seemingly permeating their bodies. They knew that once the lightning element accumulated to a certain degree within them, they would perish instantly, even without the previous terrifying bolts. The group dared not waste a moment, running forward with all their might.

Just as they emerged from the stone forest, the terrifying thunderbolts reformed behind them. The horrific power was palpable even from afar, and everyone's faces turned pale. Yun Jianyue couldn't help but ask, "How will we get out later?" "No need to worry," Wang Youjun answered casually, his eyes fixed straight ahead. "Leader Sun possesses a High Divine Firmament Talisman that can control lightning."

A hundred zhang ahead, a high platform stood, ascended by steps on all four sides. At its apex sat a colossal stone chair, upon which rested a charred corpse. It appeared to have been struck into this state by horrifying lightning. Despite being merely a skeletal remnant, it still emitted a terrifying aura that made one's hair stand on end. Even more strikingly, three talismans floated in mid-air, slowly revolving around the remains. These were clearly the three divine talismans passed down through the Divine Firmament Sect's successive leaders!

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