CHAPTER 354: CHAPTER 21: THE CARAVAN, PURPLE BUTTERFLY DOMAIN_4

It was rare to hear Luo Wencheng admit weakness, and Chen Jiuge asked curiously, "What’s the situation with this Infinite Snake?"

"Uh, I don’t know," Luo Wencheng replied. "I just know it’s one of the strongest beings. I have no idea if it has integrated its path and broken through to Dao Yi, but at the very least, it’s half a step toward Dao Yi. Anyway, I can’t beat it."

"I see," said Chen Jiuge. "It’s not about dealing with the Infinite Snake Clan. However, it looks like the Loose Cultivator factions in this vicinity are poaching in the Purple Butterfly Domain. Arrange for an initial sweep. Once Zi Yi provides me with more detailed information, we’ll consider which direction to expand."

"Alright." Luo Wencheng was somewhat disappointed. It seemed he wouldn’t get a chance to take action this time.

The members of the Asura Clan, who had been restless and anxious, scattered as soon as they received Chen Jiuge’s order, beginning a thorough sweep of the Loose Cultivators in the vicinity.

After swallowing a plump wild boar, the Infinite Snake showed a trace of satisfaction on its face. Just as it was about to find a place to properly digest its meal, it spotted a group of murderous Asuras sweeping overhead, and a flicker of fear flashed in its serpentine eyes.

Why are those Asura madmen here? This is bad. I need to return to the clan immediately and report this.

Its long serpentine body twisted, transforming into the form of a young man. However, much of the young man’s face was covered with blue Snake Scales, making it obvious he was not human.

THUD.

A Loose Cultivator meditating in his cave mansion was violently interrupted when Asuras broke in. He was beaten, bound, and interrogated. After he revealed the location of the abducted Purple Butterfly Clan members, his head was smashed instantly. Even his True Spirit was shattered into fragments by the overwhelming murderous intent. Truly, he died without a complete corpse, his very soul scattered to the winds.

The strongest Loose Cultivator in the vicinity possessed only Heavenly Immortal Cultivation and was almost completely annihilated by this group of Asuras. The only survivors were those who cultivated quietly and had never offended the Purple Butterfly Domain.

「Three days later」

Luo Zhenhai, the leading Golden Immortal of the Asura, looked impatiently at the mere ten or so surviving Loose Immortals and said, "Are there any more? Ah, forget it. Doesn’t matter. If there are any others, just cut them down."

"You are all Loose Cultivators who haven’t offended the Purple Butterfly Domain," he continued. "The Divine Son has specifically shown mercy and spared your lives. If you still wish to cultivate here, then you must make contributions to the Purple Butterfly Domain."

"Sir," the only Heavenly Immortal Practitioner asked, his hand trembling as he raised it, "what exactly does ’contribute’ entail? Could you please clarify?"

"Specifics? Who am I supposed to ask about that? Just figure it out yourselves," Luo Zhenhai replied impatiently. "That’s it. Take your certificates of good citizenship and disperse."

The perplexed Loose Cultivators could only step forward obediently to receive their certificates of good citizenship.

Once the Asura Clan had completely left, one Loose Cultivator turned to Tian Zhong, the one with the highest Cultivation, and asked, "Senior Tian, what should we do now?"

Tian Zhong looked at the crudely made certificate in his hand and gave a bitter smile. "What choice do we have? Didn’t we end up in this remote place precisely because we couldn’t make it out there?"

The remaining Loose Cultivators exchanged glances, and one of them sighed, saying, "The outside world is in chaos, with battles everywhere. I’ve heard the Human Clan’s Heavenly Realm Sect is poised to formally enter the war. Even those major clans that usually stayed out of worldly affairs are showing signs of getting involved."

"Sigh, we’re all here seeking refuge. So, contributing it is. Whether it’s refining some Elixirs or Magic Artifacts to offer as tribute, at least we’ll be under the Asura Clan’s protection. That’s safer than fending for ourselves out there, right?"

"You’re right, Fellow Daoist. It’s better to live poorly than to die well. To live is to have hope."

As the numerous Loose Cultivators dispersed, a cold figure emerged from behind a large, distant tree, muttering to itself, "The Asura Clan has entered the battle?"

This is a major development!

The figure didn’t dare dally and was about to return to report when a heavy hand landed on its shoulder. Turning its head, it saw Luo Zhenhai smiling fiercely at him. "I knew I felt someone watching me just now. So it was you disgusting creatures."

"Elder Changsun, are you up to this or not?" Wudao Tian complained, looking at the sweating Changsun Yunming. "You’re a veteran Golden Immortal who’s been retired in the Star Sea Realm for so many years. How can you still not know the way?"

"Can’t you show a little more tolerance for an old man? I’m retiring, not touring. This Purple Butterfly Domain is Asura territory, after all. Who would needlessly provoke those madmen?"

"Let me look once more... Ah, found it! To the left, to the left!" Changsun Yunming exclaimed excitedly.

That was close! I almost couldn’t find the way. My lifelong reputation was nearly ruined by such a trivial matter!

"Dao Tian, don’t act rashly when we get to the Purple Butterfly Domain," Changsun Yunming advised earnestly. "Chen Jiuge is not in danger. Besides, our Heavenly Realm Sect is considering officially establishing a presence in the Star Sea Realm, so it’s not advisable to stir up conflict with the Asura Clan right now. You must think thrice before acting."

"I know, don’t worry."

Wudao Tian and Mo Yang stood at the bow of the Flying Boat, their eyes shimmering with anticipation. In just a few more days, they would reach the Purple Butterfly Domain.

Junior Brother Chen, your Senior Brother is coming to save you soon!

Little Sister, Big Brother is coming to rescue you!