Mr. Yang from Juyi Sect was the first to express his stance. Seeing that he didn't suggest taking the territory for himself, it seemed he held little private interest.

"No need, my sword sect doesn't have many members, we're too busy managing our own territory. It's better if Sect Leader Yang takes it over."

Unexpectedly, Mr. Luu of Quicksand Sword Sect, who is in his thirties, showed reluctance and directly refused.

"Hehe... You people, if you're so afraid of the Demon Sect's reprisal, might as well not participate in today's demon slaying!"

The woman leading the Broken Zither Sect let out a few cold laughs upon seeing this. She understood too well why these people were reluctant to accept benefits; it was because the Demon Sect always seeks revenge. They also abide by a certain order; any sect that seizes the territory they have coveted becomes the first target of their attacks. At such times, a Demon Sect Flying Ship bringing thousands of demon followers could wipe out a sect that lacks strength, so much so that they wouldn't even have time to call for support.

The leaders of Juyi Sect and Quicksand Sword Sect did not respond to her sarcasm and chose to tolerate it silently, knowing their own situations. For them, losing face was better than losing life.

"Why not let the Abbot take over this territory! Dharma Zen Temple is a descendant of a Northern great sect and the Buddhist teachings practiced there are most effective against the Demon Sect, so there probably isn't much to worry about..."

Sect Leader Xiong of Wuji Sect proposed at this moment, setting his gaze on the strongest local temple, Dharma Zen Temple.

"Sect Leader Xiong is unaware, our temple has been severed from our upper sect for a long time, and this old monk is far too advanced in years to have disciples with advanced cultivation. It's hard to protect a new region... whereas your sect has previously destroyed a Demon Sect Flying Ship and has talents like Mr. Wang, it will surely ensure the security of this place..."

Who would have thought, the simple-looking old man from Dharma Zen Temple slid the responsibility back, proposing that Wuji Sect should take on this hot potato, and he made a very convincing case.

"So that's how it is... The divination book was accurate, continuing in this way they would have me oversee this Wind Snow Tower territory... it's simply too astonishing..."

Wang Zhifan listened to the discussion quietly, recalling the result of a divination he had performed on his journey. The book had stated he would gain a territory because of this, and it seemed things were indeed heading in that direction.

This is mainly because this world is not one where collective power surpasses individual strength. A sect is not necessarily strong just because it has a large population or a vast territory; managing benefits within one's capability is crucial. Otherwise, it will face catastrophic defeat. Since Wuji Sect had only Sect Leader Xiong as a top-tier expert to hold the front, they would certainly entrust Wang Zhifan, an expert outsider, with the responsibility.

This should not be mistaken as some strange occurrence of external special favors. In reality, they want Wang Zhifan to share the burden from the pressure of the Demon Sect with his life and resources!

"Let's save this for after we have wiped out the Demon Sect! At worst, I'll send a few disciples to take over then!"

Seeing the endless debate, the woman leading the Broken Zither Sect immediately urged them to stop, implying she could take charge later, demonstrating her deep-rooted hatred for the Demon Sect.

"High integrity, you are indeed the leader of a great sect! Let us discuss how to destroy Wind Snow Tower!"

With someone willing to take over, Mr. Yang from Juyi Sect quickly chimed in, eager to dismiss the topic.

"I've fought the leader of Wind Snow Tower a few times. When the time comes, leave him to me, and I will end his collusion with the Demon Sect."

Mr. Luu from the Quicksand Sword Sect then spoke up, having already decided on his target.

"I propose not to kill the lowly servants of Wind Snow Tower; many of them might be poor souls coerced by the Demon Sect and do not deserve to die."

The elder abbot of Dharma Zen Temple, emphasizing compassion typical of Buddhists, advocated for humanitarian approach at this moment.

"But in a real fight, who can distinguish them? Moreover, some of them could be disguised members of the Demon Sect, sparing them would bring endless troubles."

Mr. Yang from the Juyi Sect frowned upon hearing the monk's words. He didn't see any practicality in fighting while making selective decisions—killing them all would be the most efficient and complete way.

"Leave that to me! My Broken Zither Sound will suppress all ordinary individuals, all you need to do is not kill the innocent!"

In closing, the woman leading the Broken Zither Sect provided a solution, her cultivation technique could easily filter out the weak, making her well-suited for the task.

"Since that's the case, let's follow her plan. If everyone is ready, we should set off immediately. After all, the longer we wait, the more things could change!"

Sect Leader Xiong of Wuji Sect glanced out the window, noticing the sunset, and concluding they had discussed enough, it was time for action.

"Let's head out! Don't delay till night!"

Following her gaze sweeping over the other five, not seeing any dissent, the woman gave the final decision for all to mobilize.

Wang Zhifan quietly left the hostel with these five sect leaders, employing his Lightweight Skill to quickly reach the east of Tiger Head Town, where the dominant force of the town, known as the Wind Snow Tower, stood.

Wind Snow Tower is a nine-story wooden pagoda built on a low hill adjacent to Tiger Head Town, the tallest and most prominent building in the town.

Though its exterior had grown slightly weathered with time, the detailed craftsmanship revealed an intrinsic classical architectural beauty.

Swish swish swish~

After a brief moment, six figures suddenly leaped from the eastern town walls of Tiger Head Town, heading towards the elevated Wind Snow Tower to strategically take positions from the base to the top of the tower.

Zheng~

The woman from the Broken Zither Sect, dressed in fishtail white silk, was the first to act. Standing on the conical top of Wind Snow Tower, she lightly stroked the strings of her long zither with her slender fingers. With her surging internal force like ocean waves, visible sound waves immediately spread all around, enveloping not only Wind Snow Tower but also the surrounding mountain area!

"Demon Sect scoundrels! Surrender quickly, or I will show no mercy!"

This sharp-eyed middle-aged woman shouted loudly. The voice wasn't that loud but inexplicably was heard clearly by everyone present.

Wang Zhifan, having just used his Wind and Thunder Heaven-Treading Skill to easily leap onto the fifth floor of Wind Snow Tower, saw that the sonic ripples descending from the upper levels produced by the leader of the Broken Zither Sect knocked most of the servants in Wind Snow Tower unconscious. Only a stern-looking middle-aged man with dark skin rushed towards a window. As the leader's shout resonated from above, this man spotted Wang Zhifan blocking the window, quickly changing direction to escape through another window.

"Trying to escape? It's not that easy, you know."

If Wang Zhifan wanted to kill this suspected Demon Sect member, he could have done so long ago, but he didn't because he wanted to take this opportunity to field-test the Lightweight Skill he had just practiced for a few hours.

"Who are you people?! Why do you trespass upon my Wind Snow Tower?"

A surprised voice of a middle-aged man came from about ten meters above—it might be one of Wind Snow Tower's higher-ups.

"Hu Changkong! Your Wind Snow Tower dares to collude with the Demon Sect! Harm the innocent, and your end is today!"

This was the voice of Mr. Luu from the Quicksand Sword Sect. Identifying the appearance of the middle-aged man, he quickly launched himself towards him, followed by the clashing sounds of weapons.

Wang Zhifan paid little attention to what the other sect leaders were doing, focusing on the dark-skinned middle-aged man on the fifth floor of the tower. With a flicker, he blocked the man's escape and swiftly slashed at his neck.

With a streak of red blooming in the air, Wang Zhifan's face instantly showed a trace of speechlessness. He hadn't expected that with a casual strike, he would kill the man; he assumed the man could evade it.

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