I relied on leveling up to achieve a comeback.

Chapter 55: One-Way Sweep, Frenzied Upgrades

Deep within the Blackwater Swamp lies the most important stronghold of the Eternal Life Cult in the Qinghe County area.

There was a guard every three steps and a sentry every ten steps, making it extremely strict.

Those who escaped from Huilong Township came directly here. They were first caught and ridiculed by other members of the Changsheng Sect before being brought to the core council hall.

"Speak, what happened?" the leader of the Longevity Cult asked, his face grim.

"Sir, Qinghe County has dispatched a powerful warrior to our temporary stronghold. One of him stormed into the camp, and the captain was no match for him!"

The man recounted the details of the battle, while the other members of the Longevity Cult listened with grave expressions.

"Even fourth-stage warriors can only flee?"

Some people don't believe it.

Because the highest level in the entire Qinghe County is the fourth level of Body Tempering, there is no way there could be a stronger person above that.

If such a sect existed, how could they have allowed the Longevity Cult to develop in the Blackwater Swamp and instead directly invaded its lair?

The Strength Realm is completely capable of overwhelming the Body Tempering Realm.

When a master of the Force Realm releases their power, no one else can even break through their defenses.

Entangled with powerful energy, it is an invincible force.

"That's right, the captain didn't even have the courage to fight, and in the end, he still couldn't escape!"

The leader of the Longevity Cult had a gloomy expression.

Attacking Qinghe County was inherently risky.

Now that such a powerful figure exists, they need to proceed with caution.

Because in the battlefield, the power of strength is truly like a deadly weapon.

They are not at the same level, so they cannot cause any damage in a short period of time.

"Go down!" The leader of the Changsheng Sect waved his hand. After the escapees left, he pondered for a moment and said, "It seems Qinghe County guessed our plans!"

"What's there to be afraid of? This is a plan that was made long ago. When the time comes, all the counties under the jurisdiction of Shuangqing Prefecture will be attacked by us. A mere cultivator at the suspected Qi Realm level is not enough to change the course of the battle!"

"Indeed, they might just be a rather powerful fourth-stage martial artist. Our plan cannot be changed!"

"The Blood Pill was arranged a long time ago. The Wang family will set it up in Qinghe County on the night of the full moon on the fifteenth of next month. If we miss it, it will be next year. We can't wait!" Another fourth-level martial artist spoke up.

Their attack on Qinghe County was not only for money and resources, but primarily for the purpose of condensing high-level blood pills.

Qinghe County has amazing defenses and is full of powerful warriors. These fourth-stage warriors are still attacking because they want to break through to the Body Tempering Realm.

Without high-level blood pills, they could simply disband on the spot.

"Very well, proceed as planned!" The leader of the Longevity Cult pondered for a moment, but did not object.

The planning has been going on for a long time, and it is impossible to abandon the well-established plan because of an unexpected factor.

Moreover, it will be the night of the full moon next month, and naturally, powerful experts at the Strength Realm will come to restrain us.

The powerful members of the Longevity Cult in the Blackwater Swamp continued to carry out their orders methodically.

Meanwhile, Xu Hao and his group, who were far away in Huilong Township, stayed for a few more days after cleaning up the battlefield and handing the woman over to Huilong Township.

In the past few days, Xu Hao has not been refining pills, but has been wandering the streets, looking for people with bad reputations.

Unfortunately, I didn't meet any of them.

Finally, Xu Hao reported the matter to the authorities.

"Are you sure there aren't any left?" Zhao Heshan asked.

"At least for now, Huilong Township is gone!" Xu Hao nodded in confirmation.

"Alright, I'll go to the yamen!" Zhao Heshan headed directly to the Huilong Township yamen.

Soon, Zhao Heshan returned with orders, preparing to head to the next village, Fortress Township.

"The magistrate is making us a mopping-up operation!" someone said with a hint of dissatisfaction.

Earning twenty taels of silver a month, he worked like a slave, putting out fires everywhere.

But the group only complained and still followed Zhao Heshan.

Because if it were anyone else, they would definitely put in a half-hearted effort, since twenty taels is not worth their wholehearted dedication.

But now that they have Xu Hao, and with his keen senses, they have the confidence to compete with the Longevity Sect.

After all, hunting down members of the Longevity Cult not only brings merit but also a considerable amount of money.

Everyone would be willing.

As the group moved, Xu Hao used Swift Step to both speed up the journey and increase its progress.

After spending most of the day, Xu Hao and his group arrived at Fortress Township.

Fortress Township is a large township. Unlike Huilong Township, it is not near the Blackwater Swamp, but is built against the mountain.

Its city walls are towering, like a fortress.

"We'll act as we see fit later!" Zhao Heshan gave direct authorization.

He had previously questioned Xu Hao's ability to find the Longevity Cult.

However, after several trials, they now have no doubt about Xu Hao's so-called abilities.

To resolve the threat posed by the Eternal Life Cult as soon as possible, Xu Hao must be allowed to move freely.

Xu Hao took the lead without hesitation.

Soon, officials from the fortress township government arrived and led the group into the township.

Xu Hao looked around and immediately noticed that there were quite a few people with red names mixed in with the crowd who had gathered to see the novelty.

Just like with Huilong Township, Xu Hao first approached quietly, and then launched a surprise attack.

"Sword Drawing Technique, Slash!"

"what!"

With a scream, a middle-aged man in a white brocade robe was sent flying backward, a knife wound splitting open between his eyebrows as he flew through the air.

You gain 1000 experience points for killing a valuable creature.

Your level has increased, and you have gained free attribute points.

"Huh, a second-level martial artist only gets a thousand experience points?" Xu Hao frowned slightly.

He knew that as his level increased, those with lower cultivation levels would give him less and less experience.

But this reduction is happening way too fast!

A few days ago, a second-stage martial artist could still give at least 1,500 experience points.

Now, things are even worse; they're only giving me a thousand.

"Forget it, I'll just kill more high-level martial artists in the future!" Xu Hao didn't linger and took action before the onlookers could react.

puff.

"Murder! The constables from the yamen have murdered someone!" someone shouted, trying to confuse the situation.

As expected of the Eternal Life Cult, even their excuses and the riots they wanted to create were almost identical.

Aside from the bewildered crowd around them, Zhao Heshan and his group remained calm, even spreading out to surround the onlookers to prevent any from escaping.

With the support of Zhao Heshan and others, Xu Hao quickly ended the battle.

He left behind only one second-level martial artist.

"Take him away for interrogation!" Zhao Heshan immediately ordered.

The interrogators, who were already prepared, understood immediately and arrived in front of the last member of the Longevity Cult the moment Zhao Heshan opened his mouth, detaining him.

Everything went so smoothly.

This scene left the yamen runners leading the way looking puzzled and astonished.

But he didn't dare ask any more questions.

The group continued onward, heading towards the government office in Fortress Township.

Xu Hao, on the other hand, opened his personal attribute panel to check his gains this time.

Player: Xu Hao (19/70)

Level: 105 (1333/2000) (Can be obtained by killing valuable creatures)

Power: 56

Stamina: 57

Agility: 57

Mental state: 11 (normal level is 5)

Health: 1000