EFB Chapter 103 The End of the Holy Infant Cult
Chapter 103 The End of the Holy Infant Cult
Almost instantly, Qin Wu rushed to the front of the crowd.
The followers of the Holy Infant Cult simply didn't believe Qin Wu would dare to attack them, so they roared and charged at him with all sorts of weapons. These ordinary people were armed with various weapons—kitchen knives, shovels, sticks, and more—and their speed was extremely slow. They were just a group of ordinary people; naturally, they couldn't cause any trouble in front of a powerful figure like Qin Wu.
However, the many powerful figures of the Holy Infant Sect did not expect these ordinary people to be able to stop Qin Wu's progress. They only hoped that Qin Wu would be wary of these ordinary people and create opportunities for them.
Hidden among the ordinary believers were several powerful martial artists. They watched Qin Wu not far away, constantly approaching him, their eyes filled with ruthlessness and killing intent.
Two of the martial artists at the Heart Nourishing and Meridian Opening Realm exchanged a glance, their lips curling into smiles. If Qin Wu slowed down even slightly, their combined strength would surely inflict serious damage on him.
The next second, the instant Qin Wu and the Holy Infant Cult followers clashed, his broadsword, without hesitation, unleashed a sweeping attack that cut across the area. Almost instantly, blood and flesh flew everywhere, a horrific scene.
Those who had initially been brimming with confidence among the Holy Infant Cult members were instantly terrified upon witnessing this scene. Those who joined the Holy Infant Cult, sacrificing their own children for their future prospects, were generally cowards; how could they possibly possess a spirit of fearlessness? Initially, they relied on their numerical superiority, believing Qin Wu wouldn't dare attack them. But the moment they saw Qin Wu act without restraint, they panicked.
Two martial artists at the Heart Nourishing and Meridian Opening Realm had already reached Qin Wu's vicinity. The moment Qin Wu swung his guandao, they simultaneously attacked him. They believed Qin Wu would be a fraction of a second slower, but after Qin Wu's strike sent many people flying, regret filled their hearts.
But it was too late. They tried to run, but it was too late.
Qin Wu's gaze immediately locked onto the two of them. "Another two who have reached the Heart-Nourishing and Meridian-Opening stages. Your Holy Infant Sect has certainly gathered quite a few people."
As he spoke, Qin Wu's guandao (a type of halberd) had already slashed at one of the men. The man didn't even have time to react before being instantly cut down. The other man, his face filled with panic, turned to flee, but Qin Wu's blade cleaved him in two with a single stroke.
In an instant, the entire battle froze.
Qin Wu looked at the Holy Infant Cult followers around him, who were restless yet filled with panic and dared not make a sound, and said coldly, "You still have time to leave now, but if you don't retreat, you will die!"
He hadn't originally intended to exterminate all the followers of the Holy Infant Cult; after all, there were quite a few of them, and killing them all was simply unrealistic. His initial goal was to instill fear in these followers. What he truly wanted to eliminate were the forces that had created the Holy Infant Cult.
Seeing that the Holy Infant Cult followers hadn't moved, Qin Wu didn't hesitate and charged directly towards Sun Yiyao's location. Wherever he went, anything that stood in his way became a corpse. Whether they were Holy Infant Cult followers or hidden martial artists, they made no difference to Qin Wu.
With his current overwhelming power, coupled with the sword in his hand, even a martial artist at the Qi Cultivation and Meridian Opening Realm wouldn't last a single move against him. It can be said that his current strength is already at a level far beyond that of a martial artist at the Meridian Opening Realm.
"Run! He's a madman!"
"I won't fight anymore, please spare me."
"You're a monster!"
After a fierce battle, the followers of the Holy Infant Cult were terrified and began to flee in panic.
Sun Yiyao and the others never expected such a turn of events. Their faces turned ashen, but they couldn't stop the believers from fleeing.
"What do we do?" someone asked, their face filled with panic. They knew Qin Wu was strong, but they hadn't expected him to be so ruthless. With such strength and such ruthless methods, if a fight broke out, they would surely suffer heavy losses.
Sun Yiyao glanced at him indifferently, then said, "Do you think we have any way out now? Only by killing him can we have a future; otherwise, we will all die."
At this point, Sun Yiyao looked at everyone and said loudly, "Even the strongest person is just one person. What's there to be afraid of with so many of us? Think about your future. As long as you can get through this calamity, my Holy Infant Sect will definitely dominate the entire Linshui City, and no one will be able to stop our progress. In a few months, the gate to the initial stage of True Qi will open for us."
Her voice was like a demon's seduction, bewitching all who heard it. That was the initial stage of True Qi; once one could reach that realm, it meant they would no longer be an ordinary person, and could even benefit their entire family.
"The Holy Infant Goddess is right." Xu Jiuying glanced at his own family and then said, "Although this matter is dangerous, didn't we already make that decision the moment we established the Holy Infant Sect?"
A faint smile curved his lips, but as he spoke, he subtly took a step back and whispered to his family, "This kid is too ruthless. When we make our move, everyone be careful and don't rush in."
The Xu family members all nodded in agreement. Indeed, it was best to let others handle matters involving lives; they could simply reap the benefits from behind the scenes.
In the blink of an eye, their morale, which had been somewhat broken, was once again rallied.
Liu Sanxing, following behind Qin Wu, swallowed hard. This battle was truly unpredictable, constantly surprising him. However, the Holy Infant Sect's forces were indeed formidable; the useless followers had scattered and fled, exposing the sect's main power. At least a third of the elite forces in Linshui City had gathered here—such a massive force was enough to crush anyone.
Compared to the powerful figures of the opposing forces, their side consisted only of Qin Wu and himself. Facing such a force, he was practically useless, like a mere accessory. Yet, looking at Qin Wu's face, there was not a trace of fear, only a burning fighting spirit.
Just then, Sun Yiyao suddenly spoke up: "Qin Wu, it's not too late for you to give up now. Although you are strong, you will surely die if you fight us. With your strength, you are also qualified to participate in the Holy Infant Sect and share a piece of the pie with us."
As she spoke, she began to tempt him, "Your talent is good, but don't you want to make it even better? If you join the Holy Infant Cult, I can guarantee that I will prioritize improving your talent, and then your talent will definitely reach a higher level."
"Is that so?" Qin Wu's lips curled into a sneer. He believed the Holy Infant Sect did indeed possess methods to enhance one's talent, but he didn't believe it could enhance his own. If talent could be infinitely enhanced through the lives of children, such methods would have been sought after by countless people long ago. Even knowing it was an evil cultivation method, they couldn't stop it. Because human nature is inherently selfish, and evil people ultimately make up the majority in this world. Even Qin Wu could only ensure that he himself didn't fall into such an abyss.
He was quite certain that this kind of improvement must have certain limits, and even great potential for future problems. It was just that most people in front of him were being misled by Sun Yiyao, which was why they couldn't recognize reality.
"I'm truly sorry," Qin Wu said calmly, "I'd much rather you all become corpses than have your so-called talent-enhancing abilities."
The moment he finished speaking, Qin Wu charged directly towards Sun Yiyao and the others. Liu Sanxing, who was following behind, gritted his teeth and also picked up his weapon to fight alongside him. However, it was already difficult for Liu Sanxing to keep himself alive, let alone charge alongside Qin Wu.
Sun Yiyao's face was grim, but they were helpless at this point, and could only try to stop Qin Wu by sacrificing lives. However, it was utterly useless; Qin Wu's steps were firm, and he took a head with each strike. In less than half an incense stick's time, he had already reached Sun Yiyao's vicinity.
Seeing this, Sun Yiyao looked at the people beside her and said, "Seniors, please join me in making a move."
Those still around her at this moment were all top experts from Linshui City, all having reached the peak of the Meridian Opening stage. It could even be said that it was precisely because their strength had reached its limit that they were swayed by Sun Yiyao. Modifying their innate talents and physiques meant they might be able to advance further, break through the insurmountable limits of heaven and earth, and achieve the True Qi Realm.
No one understands better than them the pain of being able to see a wider world but always getting stuck at the last step, unable to break through.
Several peak-stage Qi Refining martial artists looked at Qin Wu and then said calmly, "Don't worry, with us here, he can't kill you."
Although they harbored some apprehension towards Qin Wu, they had already reached the pinnacle of the Meridian Opening Realm. Even witnessing Qin Wu's extraordinary strength, they believed they could fight him. While Qin Wu's strength was indeed formidable and his power overwhelming, his crude swordsmanship was completely inconsistent with his overwhelming power. Therefore, they believed that Qin Wu had likely focused all his efforts on cultivating his realm, and his killing techniques were probably not yet refined. Under these circumstances, their large group fighting him was not a difficult task. This was the confidence they possessed as peak Meridian Opening Realm martial artists.
The group exchanged glances, then attacked simultaneously. While confident, they weren't fools; only by striking at the same time could they maximize their advantage. One wielded a long saber and slashed directly at Qin Wu, while another thrust forward with a longsword, both simultaneously blocking Qin Wu's movements.
Faced with such an attack, Qin Wu reacted extremely quickly and dodged immediately, but the Guan Dao in his hand was knocked off his grasp and almost slipped out of his hand.
Seeing this, those people became even more confident: "Kid, it's not too late for you to surrender and admit defeat now."
One of them laughed loudly, but they didn't notice that Sun Yiyao's pale face behind them showed no sign of relaxation.
Upon seeing this, Qin Wu simply dropped the Guan Dao he was holding.
Seeing this, the men became even more smug and said, "You're a smart kid, but unfortunately, you've killed so many of us, you're going to die today no matter what."
Looking at these clowns before him, Qin Wu's expression was cold. He couldn't use a knife, so while his large guandao was fast at killing, it was ultimately no match for true powerhouses. These people weren't weak; after all, they were at the peak of the Meridian Opening Realm.
However, at this moment, his aura began to change. Several martial spirits were fully activated by him.
Seeing the change in Qin Wu, the men raised their eyebrows slightly. This change in aura was intangible; under normal circumstances, they might have been able to detect the danger lurking within it. But now, having just forced Qin Wu to relinquish his greatsword, their confidence had long since overwhelmed their fear, causing them to ignore the strange feeling that had arisen within them.
Tiger Fiend Technique, activated!
Without any hesitation, Qin Wu activated the Tiger Fiend Technique. This caused his aura to surge even higher.
Just as those people were still laughing, Qin Wu suddenly moved. He appeared in front of one of them with lightning speed. Before the man could react, Qin Wu's eyes were already locked on him. By the time the man realized what was happening and tried to block, Qin Wu had already unleashed a powerful punch at him.
The martial artist was at the peak of the Meridian Opening Realm, and his reaction was extremely fast. He raised his arms to block Qin Wu's attack, but with this punch, the man was sent flying backward, and the sound of bones cracking was heard in his arms. He screamed in agony.
This sudden turn of events shocked everyone, and the remaining peak-stage Qi Refining martial artists were startled. They then realized that Qin Wu had not been using his true strength all along.
But by then it was too late for their regrets. Qin Wu swept towards them like autumn leaves in the wind. The group fought back desperately, but it was utterly useless against such overwhelming power.
Sun Yiyao, whose face was already pale, trembled with fear at this moment: "How could Qin Wu be so strong?"
She muttered to herself in disbelief. She had gathered the pinnacle of power the entire Holy Infant Sect could muster, yet it seemed utterly useless against Qin Wu. At this moment, regret filled her heart. If she had known such a monster as Qin Wu would appear, she would never have caused trouble for the Holy Infant Sect in Linshui City. Now she was in a bind; once she lost these shields, she would have nowhere to go.
While she was still panicking and thinking, the battle in front of her had already ended.
Qin Wu had a martial artist at the peak of the Meridian Opening stage in his hand, and after strangling him to death, he threw him to the ground. Then he looked at Sun Yiyao in front of him and said, "It's your turn."