I relied on leveling up to achieve a comeback.

Xu Hao allocated the attribute points.

Strength +2, Stamina +2, Agility +2

boom.

In just a moment, a surge of immense energy coursed through his body.

His physical strength and speed are improving, and so is his blood and qi.

Boom boom boom.

Xu Hao's aura reached its peak and then stabilized.

Your Strength, Stamina, and Agility attributes are too high. Please increase your Spirit attribute; otherwise, your spirit and soul will be unable to control higher levels of power!

"Huh?" Xu Hao looked at the displayed prompt and showed a hint of surprise.

He had previously thought that spirit could only make cultivation faster and meet the threshold of some special techniques, but he did not expect that this attribute would actually be compatible with his own power.

"No wonder the old internal martial arts schools always talked about the unity of spirit and intention, intention and qi, and qi and strength; it seems there's some truth to it!"

Xu Hao decided that he would first accumulate attribute points and improve his spirit.

Fortunately, he still had the Marrow Cleansing Pill given to him by Zhao Heshan, which could increase his mental strength by 5 points.

Once he reached a safe place, he took it.

Xu Hao assessed his own condition, practiced his punches briefly, and adapted to the increase in combat power before returning to the center of the cave.

The cave has now been completely cleared.

"Hehe, thanks a lot, Brother Xu, we've made a fortune this time!!" Huang Guangliang came to Xu Hao's side, his face full of flattery and joy.

They came out with the intention of just strolling around, not seeking merit but avoiding mistakes!

But because of Xu Hao, they not only got the credit, but also benefited greatly.

Every member of the Eternal Life Cult is incredibly wealthy, far better off than someone who honestly receives a salary.

If this happens a few more times, they will soon have enough money to advance to the third stage of cultivation.

"It's all thanks to everyone!" Xu Hao laughed heartily, then looked at Zhao Heshan and asked, "What's next?"

"What's next?" Zhao Heshan pondered for a moment, then analyzed, "The Changsheng Sect has suffered two losses; I'm afraid they won't fare well in the villages they encounter later!"

Now that anyone knows Xu Hao's combat strength, they will no longer rashly attack the countryside; at the very least, they will try to find out Xu Hao's whereabouts before taking any action.

This will put them in a difficult position.

Fortunately, Qinghe County has only four townships under its jurisdiction, and the remnants of the Changsheng Cult have now been wiped out in two of them.

The next part is relatively easier, it just takes a little more time.

Upon hearing this, one of the constables offered a different opinion: "That's not entirely true. The Longevity Cult is an evil force, and they care most about Blood Pills. So, even if we have Brother Xu, they will still harbor a侥幸心理 (a gambler's mentality) and will still try to attack the villages!"

"Indeed, before we could only find opportunities to involve the city guards, but that was time-consuming, laborious, and thankless. Now, with Brother Xu, we can strike with lightning speed. Since we are officials, we should naturally work for the benefit of the people!"

"I agree. Now that we are in the field, we may not obey the emperor's orders. We should take advantage of this before the news spreads back and quickly eliminate the scourge in the other two villages!"

The group of constables quickly revealed their thoughts, which could be summarized in one sentence: having tasted success, they wanted to continue.

Normally, they would be happy to stay in one place until the disaster is over.

But with Xu Hao, they saw the benefits of the operation.

"Since everyone shares this view, let's set off tonight and, before the news here is fully exposed, eradicate the Changsheng Cult members in Qingmu Township and Luodu Township in one fell swoop!"

Zhao Heshan issued the order.

He also saw various benefits, and, like the Changsheng Sect, he wanted to first annihilate the enemy's forces.

In Zhao Heshan's view, the attack on the city by the Changsheng Sect was a foregone conclusion, so he wanted to delay the Changsheng Sect indefinitely.

Because once the city is attacked, no one can escape unscathed when the nest is overturned!

His family is still in Qinghe County.

Next, under the cover of night, Xu Hao and his group quickly rushed towards the nearest Qingmu Township.

"We'll see what Brother Xu can do in a moment!" The expressions of everyone in Aoki Village, which was in sight in the distance, became relaxed.

Although it is unknown how Xu Hao identifies the Changsheng Cult, as long as a member of the Changsheng Cult can be captured, then the clues can be followed to find the source.

The group moved quickly, preparing to enter Qingmu Township before dawn.

But when the group reached a distance not far from Qingmu Township, everyone instinctively stopped in their tracks.

"Something's wrong!" Zhao Heshan stared at the sky in the distance, which was illuminated in a crimson glow, his teeth clenched.

The crimson light was not the light of ordinary lighting, but the glow of flames reflecting off large buildings that had been set ablaze.

"The Longevity Cult has acted ahead of schedule!" Xu Hao's expression also darkened.

This is the time when people are sound asleep.

"Junior Brother Xu, you go first, we'll follow right away!"

"rest assured!"

Whoosh.

Before Zhao Heshan could even speak, Xu Hao had already taken a step.

He must kill such evil people who wreak havoc on the region.

boom.

Xu Hao went all out. With his agility of 60 and the Swift Wind Step, he was like a thunderbolt. After a sonic boom, he disappeared from everyone's sight.

"So fast!" Huang Guangliang and the others exclaimed in surprise. "Is this something a third-stage martial artist can achieve?"

They knew Xu Hao was strong, but to this extent completely overturned their understanding.

"What are you all standing there for? Go and provide support!" Zhao Heshan interrupted everyone's astonished thoughts, shouted, and then rushed towards Qingmu Township.

Huang Guangliang and the others realized what was happening and had no time to ponder why Xu Hao was so powerful. They immediately set off towards Qingmu Township.

Aoki Township is famous for a type of green tree, and the surrounding trees are all green.

Green wood is very hard and can be used to make various utensils.

Therefore, there are more wooden houses in Aoki Township than in other places, and even the walls of Aoki Township are made of this kind of wood.

The fire is raging and terrifying!

Meanwhile, martial artists from the Longevity Cult were slaughtering the people of Qingmu Township.

Screams and the sinister laughter of the Eternal Life Cult echoed wildly in the silent night.

Xu Hao arrived at the wooden wall of Qingmu Township and listened to the cries and screams inside. His expression turned grim.

The voices here are mostly those of the elderly, children, women, and kids, mixed with the shouts of the perpetrators of the Changsheng Cult.

Xu Hao looked at the tightly closed wooden wall, took a deep breath, and leaped up, already rushing up the several-meter-high wooden wall. Then he saw a group of Changsheng Sect members committing violence not far away.

"Damn it!"

Xu Hao took a step forward and drew the long sword hanging at his waist.

puff.

The figure flashed by, and the Changsheng Sect member, who was still grinning and tugging at a woman's robe, felt a chill on his neck, and then his whole body lost its support.

He looked down, the gash on his neck widened, and he felt himself falling. Then he saw his body falling backward.

"Am I dead?"

The members of the Longevity Cult were filled with terror.

This place is full of their people. They wiped them out completely, so how come there are still some who escaped...?