Snow Peak Village.
This is a notorious stronghold of Tribulation Cultivators, itâs unknown how many have gathered here.
On the mountain peaks, numerous residences have been constructed, where many cultivators reside.
At this very moment, the tallest peak is where Daoist Cold Cicada and other Tribulation Cultivators dwell.
"How many people have we captured recently?"
Daoist Cold Cicada spoke.
He exudes a terrifying aura of evil and killing intent, practically a presence that kills without counting.
As he spoke, his formidable magical power shook the surrounding void, making numerous Tribulation Cultivators tremble.
It seemed as if with just a thought, he could kill everyone present.
These Tribulation Cultivators are unruly by nature, how could they possibly obey others willingly?
The reason they submit to Daoist Cold Cicada now is, naturally, because of his terrifying power.
So they have no choice but to obey.
"Chief, the recent progress has been very smooth, weâve captured two to three hundred thousand people."
One leader immediately reported.
Recently, they dispersed to various places and captured human cultivators from one village after another.
Itâs unknown how many human villages have fallen into their hands.
After all, they no longer seek riches, only lives.
"Not enough, far from enough."
"At least a million need to be captured."
"If a million is not enough, then youâll have to atone with your lives."
Daoist Cold Cicada shouted in anger.
He was very dissatisfied, because to fully mature the soul fruit, at least a million human cultivators need to be sacrificed in blood.
This is crucial to his path to ascending to the Integration realm, there can be no mistakes.
Moreover, he worries that his actions might be discovered by the cultivators of Profound Abyss City.
So now he must complete this matter as quickly as possible, allowing the soul fruit to mature fully.
When he ascends to the Integration Realm, he will no longer need to fear Profound Abyss City.
Indeed, afterward, perhaps the people of Profound Abyss City will fear him instead.
But before completing this plan, he must act discreetly and cannot let Profound Abyss City discover it.
Fortunately, this place is still quite distant from Profound Abyss City.
If they are careful, itâs impossible for Profound Abyss City to discover the trickery here.
Therefore, he has over a ninety percent chance of success, and no one can prevent his ascension to Integration.
"Chief, Hu Zeren and the others have encountered a problem."
"Not long ago, their soul lamps suddenly went out."
"In other words, they have collectively encountered misfortune."
At this moment, a leader immediately conveyed the news he received.
"No way, did Brother Hu and the others have a problem? What happened?"
"Werenât they capturing those villagers? How could something suddenly go wrong?"
"Could it be that among those villagers, there were powerful individuals who killed Brother Hu and the others?"
"Itâs not entirely impossible, occasionally, there might be hidden strong individuals among the villagers."
The leaders of Snow Peak Village discussed among themselves.
They didnât expect plans to encounter an unexpected turn so soon, given that Hu Zeren and the others were not weak, at least several Divinity Transformation Cultivators. Killing them wouldnât be easy.
Of course, the death of Hu Zeren and others wouldnât be much on its own, but their deaths might delay the chiefâs plan, which is the real problem.
"Interesting, in these mountains, someone dares to kill our Snow Peak Village people? Theyâre courting death."
"Find out immediately who did this."
"Once found, I want them exterminated to the last household."
"No one can offend Snow Peak Village and still live.
Daoist Cold Cicada was fuming with rage.
His plan had just begun and already unforeseen events were occurring.
Even his trusted subordinates were killed, itâs outrageous.
If he doesnât make an example this time, who knows what problems might arise later.
In the depths of his mind, he sensed that this could be his tribulation before ascending to Integration, a tribulation of humanity.
If he canât overcome it, it would likely mean his end, with both body and spirit perishing.
"Oh, if I, Daoist Xuan Yuan, offended you, could I survive?"
At this moment, a voice suddenly came, causing a subtle tremor in the void, this power effortlessly permeated the barrierâs defenses here, reaching deep into the conscious sea of each cultivator.
Numerous cultivators of Snow Peak Village were stunned, not knowing what had happened.
Their divine senses expanded outward, seeing an elder in white robes emerging from the void, standing like a deity in mid-air.
In their perception, the presence of this white-robed elder seemed to blend with the void, as if he was the embodiment of this world, capable of unleashing world-destroying power with a mere thought.
"How is it possible? Daoist Xuan Yuan, how did you come here? How did you find me?"
At the moment of the white-robed elderâs appearance, Daoist Cold Cicada was terrified, shivering all over.
He never wouldâve believed that he would encounter Daoist Xuan Yuan.
This is an Integration Great Power.
An absolute master across a billion kilometers, standing for ten thousand years.
He lurked in the Ice Crystal Mountain Range to avoid being found by Daoist Xuan Yuan.
Who couldâve imagined the latter would appear before him just like this.
Swoosh!
In an instant, without saying a word, Daoist Cold Cicada used an ultimate escape technique, immediately attempting to flee from this place.
He knew that now there were no illusions left.