OBS Chapter 136 Fall (First Update)
Chapter 136 Fall (First Update)
Chapter 136: Falling into Despair (First Update)
In the blink of an eye, another seven days had passed.
During these seven days, Zhang Chi's team had the help of Caiyu and Wuya, successfully evading many people searching for food and even managing to catch some themselves.
However, as time went by, the creatures on the island had been killed off almost completely. Even the tree bark and roots had been stripped away by people.
At least they were cultivators. If they could survive by eating a bit of tree bark, they would be able to recover in the future.
Zhang Chi's team was still doing relatively well, having meat to eat every day.
But to outsiders, the situation was starting to become worrisome.
Through the projection, many people had noticed this particular team.
The combination of senior brother and junior sister, with the senior brother always sending others away whenever he cooked, claiming to have already eaten when they returned.
Only the audience knew that the senior brother hadn't eaten at all!
When he was hungry, he relied on chewing tree bark to stave off hunger!
Compared to the selfishness of the Talisman Treasure Sect, only here in Zhang Chi's team could the brilliance of human nature be seen.
"Senior brother, you don't look too good these past few days."
Zhang Chi casually replied, "It's nothing, just not getting enough rest from hiding every day."
If he didn't eat, he had to pretend to be weak, otherwise the audience would think it was fake.
Zhang Chi felt that he had chosen the wrong profession in his previous life. With his face and seemingly innate acting skills, it was a waste not to become an actor.
It was simply because he had been too naive in his youth, thinking of learning the law to maintain order and justice.
Sigh, the past was not worth reminiscing about.
Chen Runyu didn't think too much of it either, simply saying, "Then rest well, I and Xiaozhi will take over for you for a while."
"Okay."
Zhang Chi leaned against Chen Runyu and lay down to sleep.
He was able to sleep peacefully, but many of his fans who were paying attention to him were almost going crazy, especially the female fans.
After the projection appeared, Zhang Chi quickly gained a large number of fangirls with his excellent looks and outstanding character.
This time, it wasn't limited to just the Sword Sect and Left River League.
Anyone who could see Zhang Chi would be attracted to him.
Intelligent, brave, kind, gentle, responsible, willing to endure hardships before enjoying rewards.
Although everyone had a dark, selfish side in their hearts, they also yearned for good qualities.
I can be selfish, but I like people who are not selfish.
Now, the fans wished they could enter the projection and loudly remind Chen Runyu. Many people also cursed him, calling him an idiot who didn't know how to care for others.
In fact, if the roles were reversed, they might not necessarily do better than Chen Runyu.
Of course, Zhang Chi did not intend to build his own image by stepping on Chen Runyu, so two days later, Zhang Chi let Chen Runyu discover his weakness.
Upon learning about what Zhang Chi had been doing these days, Chen Runyu burst into tears, her emotions pouring out from the depths of her heart. Even though the audience couldn't hear her voice, they could feel her self-blame and guilt.
So, at every meal from then on, Chen Runyu would watch Zhang Chi and let him eat first. Zhang Chi would also give way to Chen Runyu and Zi Mian.
Here, they truly displayed the brilliance of human nature.
Jiang Qingyun watched, feeling very complicated.
On this day, the downstream four sects completely fell.
Originally, the upstream and midstream two sects were also in a critical situation, preparing to support the downstream. However, the Water Monster Race made a statement.
The current situation was caused by the Water Monster Race's senior Mirage Dragon, and the Water Monster Race took full responsibility for it.
If any human sect still wanted to go up, they could try to become enemies with the Water Monster.
Of course, these were lies. If the Water Monster had such ability, would they have been driven out of the Dragon River Basin?
This statement was absurd, but there was no way to prove it.
What if?
For a moment, everyone hesitated.
If they were just swallowed, it would be fine, but after being swallowed, they would be exposed to everyone, revealing their true nature. Just thinking about it was terrifying.
As a result, the downstream four sects found themselves in a state of isolation, which was also a reflection of human nature.
Without support, the downstream four sects retreated one after another, and the Water Spirit Sect even defected.
Defeated like a collapsing mountain, in just a few days, the downstream four sects completely fell.
At this moment, the enemy had reached Sword Peak. The Divine Ability Elder of the Sword Sect had to take action and fight against the Water Monster Race's Great Monster.
Although the Water Monster Race didn't have a Monster King, they had nine Great Monsters. They were individually stronger than human cultivators, and now that the nine of them had joined forces, the Sword Sect was no match for them.
Jiang Qingyun looked at the scene where blood flowed like a river and the projection of Zhang Chi and Chen Runyu supporting each other, and suddenly a ridiculous thought came to her mind.
These people were all fellow disciples who admired Zhang Chi. She didn't kill anyone with her own hands, but these people died because of her...
How heartbroken would Zhang Chi be if he managed to survive?
With this thought, Jiang Qingyun suddenly thought of letting some people escape...
Originally, she realized that this was an absurd idea, and she should give up on it. However, in reality, she shouted loudly, "Sword Sect disciples, assemble at the ferry, board the ship at full speed!"
" Sect Master, does this count as desertion?"
After boarding the ship, many people also realized that something was not right. The enemy was surging like a tide, but the Sect Master brought out a treasure ship for them to board. Wasn't this desertion?
Jiang Qingyun was somewhat speechless at being asked this question. Were all the members of the Sword Sect idiots?
"Things have come to this point, sacrificing ourselves is useless. I want to leave a spark for the Sword Sect. Chongling, take them away, I'll stay behind."
Chongling Elder looked at Jiang Qingyun's resolute expression and knew that her decision couldn't be changed. He also knew that at this moment, being sentimental was useless.
But the sadness in his heart couldn't help but surge out.
"Take care of yourself."
At the moment of parting, Chong Ling only said these three words before hastily boarding the ship.
Time waits for no one. If they were discovered trying to escape, the Water Monster would definitely not let them go easily. Every minute and every second was crucial, and there was no time for delay.
The Water Monster spotted the treasure ship and learned that someone from the Sword Sect was trying to escape. It immediately became even more excited and chased after them.
There is a saying that when an army is defeated, it collapses like a mountain. The enemy has started to flee, and the next thing will be a massacre!
However, Jiang Qingyun stood in front, gently swinging her sword. With this one sword, she cut off the river and created a sky-covering water curtain.
"Death to the trespassers!"
"Charge!"
The Water Monsters completely disregarded Jiang Qingyun's threat and charged through the water curtain.
Then, Jiang Qingyun's sword moved.
The Water Monsters couldn't see her sword shadow, but wherever the sword light passed, the trespassing Water Monsters clutched their necks.
They all had only one wound on their bodies, and that was the only fatal wound.
This woman was fierce and unbeatable!
The disciples on the treasure ship saw Jiang Qingyun's formidable display of power and their spirits were lifted. They were about to cheer for her, but Chong Ling's expression darkened instead.
Now that the Mountain Protection Array had been breached and the Sword Sect had fallen, the Monster Race was powerful. Although they had also suffered heavy casualties, there were still some Great Monsters left.
Jiang Qingyun's outstanding performance might attract the attention of the Great Monsters.
Chong Ling was worried about this.
But, what you fear will come to pass.
Chong Ling saw a Great Monster emerge from the water and almost swallowed Jiang Qingyun in one bite.
The disciples of the Sword Sect were shocked, but Chong Ling just closed his eyes in pain and poured all his spiritual power into the hub of the treasure ship.
"Full speed ahead, no turning back!"
No one completely followed Chong Ling's words, but they gradually lost sight of Jiang Qingyun.
They only saw Jiang Qingyun's final battle with the Water Monster, the ship sailing farther and farther away, and the pursuers gradually disappearing from view. Disappearing along with them was Jiang Qingyun and the Sword Sect...
"Do we still have a chance to return to the Sword Sect?"
Someone suddenly said this, and for a moment, sadness filled the people on the ship.
Those who boarded the ship were all young disciples, some at the Foundation Building stage, but most at the Qi Condensation stage.
They were all young, so they were sentimental.
Suddenly facing such a drastic change, they found it difficult to accept, which was understandable.
But Chong Ling was angry.
"Do you want the Sect Master to know that the only ones she saved were a bunch of useless crybabies?
Do you know what a spark is?
As long as you are still alive, the Sword Sect has not been destroyed. One day, we will reclaim our homeland!"
Chong Ling's reprimand made many people feel ashamed, and some asked what they should do next.
Chong Ling looked up at the sky and looked at Zhang Chi in the projection.
"You must stay alive. You are the last hope of the Sword Sect."
The news of the downfall of the four sects downstream spread quickly, and the two sects in the middle stream immediately felt a great threat.
Their downstream allies were gone, so wouldn't it soon be their turn?
The first to bear the brunt was the Alchemy Cauldron Sect. They finally regretted it.
If they had sent people to support the downstream sects earlier, they wouldn't have fallen so quickly, and the Water Monsters might not have been able to break in at all.
But they were all too afraid to act rashly because of the legendary Mirage Dragon.
Being scared by an uncertain rumor, they now faced a very difficult situation. The people of the Alchemy Cauldron Sect naturally began to regret.
But people are always like this. When the butcher's knife is not at their own necks, they think that the Water Monsters will kill others and won't lay a hand on them.
Fortunately, the Water Monsters stopped at the four sects downstream and did not continue to invade.
As a result, Chong Ling and the others' position became somewhat awkward.
As the ship reached the middle stream, the current became faster. Chong Ling wanted to go ashore for supplies but was refused at the ferry.
Against the current, there was no stronghold along the coast willing to accommodate the Sword Sect's ship.
They were afraid that accepting the Sword Sect's people would invite retaliation from the Water Monsters.
When Chong Ling learned the reason, he had a thousand question marks in his heart.
Were these people crazy?
Afraid of retaliation from other races, they targeted their own kind?
They used to be allies!
The people of the Sword Sect also had their pride. Since they were not allowed to stop, they continued forward until they found a harbor where they could dock!
The news of the downfall of the four sects downstream briefly became the most discussed topic, temporarily overshadowing the attention on the projection.
But soon, everyone's gaze returned to the projection.
Because something big happened in the Spirit Communication City within the secret realm.
Those who saw this scene were subjected to a powerful mental impact.
Hunger can drive people crazy.
Various factions of former righteous cultivators, on a secluded island, easily turned into demons.
The city had been without food for a while, and finally, someone couldn't bear the hunger and took the first step towards corruption.
Many things happened after that day, but the sects' records only briefly described it with five words - great famine, cannibalism.
(End of this chapter)