The Hehuan Sect cultivates alchemy; my senior sister helps me refine alchemy throughout the world.

Three sects were wiped out in an instant, and Shen Yifei felt a chill run down his spine.

He didn't know much about these three sects; he guessed they were all small sects with only a few dozen members.

Those who do not attend the conference will be accused of colluding with the demons and their entire families will be wiped out, leaving no one alive.

This isn't making an example of someone, it's killing one monkey to scare another.

Zhou Shouyi, standing beside him, had no expression on his face, but his hands trembled slightly. His Qingmu Sect, like those other small sects, was like fish on a chopping board, at the mercy of others.

Lu Ya sighed, his tone heavy, "I didn't want to do this either, but extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. The demons are cunning and difficult to guard against. If you let one go today out of pity, it could be a catastrophe tomorrow."

Although many people were indignant, no one in the audience dared to utter a sound. This guy could easily label you for saying the wrong thing; who could stand that?

Shen Yifei thought to himself, "Old man, you really know how to play games. Don't try to mess with me, or I'm not afraid of you."

Lu Ya noticed the atmosphere on the field was a bit tense, and knew that his intimidation had worked.

He walked to the edge of the stage and announced, "From this day forward, the Demon Extermination Alliance is officially established. All sects under heaven are members of the alliance. All alliance members must obey the alliance's orders and fight together against the demon race."

He paused for a moment after speaking.

"Of course, the alliance will not let everyone work for nothing. I have decided to establish the alliance headquarters in the Golden Crow Sect. All sects can send disciples here to cultivate. The Golden Crow Sect's cultivation techniques, pills, and spirit stones will all be open to alliance members."

Upon hearing this, the eyes of all the smaller sects lit up. The Golden Crow Sect's cultivation techniques, elixirs, and spirit stones were all valuable resources. Sending disciples to cultivate there was tantamount to currying favor with the Golden Crow Sect.

Shen Yifei scoffed inwardly; this was a ruthless tactic. Intimidate them, then offer a little incentive to keep everyone in check. When the Golden Crow Sect gives an order, who would dare disobey?

Shen Yifei felt that he really should learn from Lu Ya. Using both kindness and severity, that's what a master of tactics is.

In just a short while, he had completely controlled all the sects, big and small.

Lu Ya sat down again. "The matter of the Demon Extermination Alliance is settled. Now, I have one more matter to attend to."

He paused.

"Recently, Elder Han Lie of the Golden Crow Sect went out on business with four disciples and has not returned. I sent people to investigate and found that Elder Chen was last seen near Cangwu Mountain."

Shen Yifei was still thinking about how to learn from Lu Ya, and that he couldn't just manage the sect with his lower body; he would have to use some tricks.

He suddenly heard someone mention Cangwu Mountain, and immediately straightened up.

Lu Ya continued, "Recently, someone has rebuilt the Tianyan Sect on Mount Cangwu. I would like to know if the Tianyan Sect is related to Elder Chen's disappearance?"

Zhou Shouyi nudged Shen Yifei, "Young man, is the Tianyan Sect he mentioned your sect?"

Before Shen Yifei could answer, Lu Ya's voice rang out again.

"Has the sect leader of the Tianyan Sect arrived today?"

The square fell silent for a moment as everyone's eyes began to scan the surroundings, searching for the audacious person who dared to rebuild the Tianyan Sect.

Shen Yifei leaned back in his chair without moving, a smile on his face, but in his heart he had already cursed Lu Ya's ancestors for eighteen generations.

Old man, you've really put on a good show. First, you used three minor sects as a sacrificial lamb, then you turned your attention to the Tianyan Sect. You kill without a knife, all with your mouth.

Zhou Shouyi poked him again from below, this time with more force, making Shen Yifei's ribs ache.

"Young man, say something!"

"What's the rush? Let him shout."

Lu Ya asked again, his voice half an octave higher than before.

"Where is the Sect Master of the Heavenly Evolution Sect?"

After saying that, he stared intently at the last row.

Zhou Shouyi realized something was wrong and quickly bent down, keeping his head down.

At this moment, Shen Yifei slowly stood up.

"I am Shen Yifei. What business does Sect Leader Lu have with me?"

Zhou Shouyi huddled in the chair, his head almost buried in his crotch, muttering, "Little brother, are you crazy? Talking to the alliance leader like that?"

Shen Yifei patted him on the shoulder, walked out from the last row, and strolled through the rows of chairs at a leisurely pace.

Lu Ya sat on the stage, his expression unchanged, only narrowing his eyes slightly.

He had heard of Shen Yifei's arrogance from Elder Zhu, but he hadn't expected it to be this extreme. To address him as Sect Master Lu instead of Alliance Leader in front of all the sects was clearly a barb.

Shen Yifei walked a short distance from the stage, stood in front of the high platform, and looked up at Lu Ya.

"Sect Master Lu, you just said that an elder from the Golden Crow Sect went missing near Cangwu Mountain, and you suspect it's related to the Heavenly Evolution Sect. Do you have any evidence?"

Lu Ya didn't speak, but Elder Zhu stepped forward from below the stage.

"Sect Master Shen, Elder Han's last known location before his disappearance was indeed near Cangwu Mountain, and the bodies of those four disciples were destroyed to cover up the crime, leaving traces at the scene. Our suspicions are not unfounded!"

"Oh, Elder Zhu, I remember you. My beloved dog misses you dearly."

Upon hearing the name of his beloved dog, Elder Zhu felt a chill run down his spine.

Shen Yifei continued, "Your Elder Han disappeared near Cangwu Mountain. Was it done by my Tianyan Sect? Cangwu Mountain is hundreds of miles in circumference, and countless cultivators pass through there. Have you investigated them all?"

"Sect Leader Shen, I was just telling you the truth. Why are you so angry? Getting angry means you have something to hide," Elder Zhu retorted.

"Life and death are haunted by ghosts, Elder Zhu. You're just stirring up trouble and making baseless accusations. Let me ask you, didn't you lead people to the Tianyan Sect a few days ago?"

"Yes, I will take my disciple Zhou Heng to deliver the invitation on Alliance Leader Lu's orders!"

"How long have you been at the Tianyan Sect?"

Elder Zhu was still furious when this was mentioned!

He snorted angrily, "Sect Leader Shen is such a busy man, he's only been here for several hours!"

"Where have you been these past few hours?"

"Sect Leader Shen, please speak plainly. I have been waiting outside the main hall!"

"Alright, Elder Zhu, I'll get straight to the point."

"Speak quickly!" Zhu Fugui said impatiently.

Why can't I see you!

"Hmph!" Zhu Fugui snorted disdainfully again.

"After you arrived, one of our Hehuan Sect's female disciples was raped by two men! According to the woman, one was old and the other young, both masked. Their cultivation was profound, and she was powerless to resist!"

The moment Shen Yifei uttered those words, the entire square was instantly ablaze with gossip. Could there be any news more juicy than this?

The female disciples of the Hehuan Sect are all known for their many tricks; if they seduce someone, most people can't resist.

When most people heard Shen Yifei's words, their first reaction was that the female disciple had seduced Elder Zhu and his accompanying disciple, and the two of them had succumbed to temptation.

It's absolutely impossible that Elder Zhu and his disciples would go out of their way to do that.

Zhu Fugui's face turned a deep purplish-red. His lips trembled, and his voice trembled, "You...you're slandering me!"

"Elder Zhu, are you angry? Being angry means you have something to hide!"