Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8385: Revenge (1)

Upon hearing Zhao Hai's remarks, Ha Jing stood frozen in surprise. After mulling it over briefly, he gave a nod of agreement. "You're absolutely correct on this. Letting them withdraw at this point would signal the end of the conflict. They'd assume their battle against our Blood Slaughter Sect amounted to nothing. We can't tolerate that outcome. The Alliance of Thirteen Families needs to be completely eradicated. Earlier, suitable chances were lacking, yet with this exceptional opening now at hand, it'd be a shame to miss using it to crush them entirely."

Zhao Hai gave a firm nod. "My thoughts align with yours. This is purely about retaliation. We aim to show them that no sect should dispatch an Island Lord-level powerhouse to meddle in the Western Defense Line. If they do, they'll face our ferocious counterattack. That way, they'll think twice before trying again."

Ha Jing grinned, turning his gaze toward Zhao Hai as he spoke. "Not bad at all, young one. We'd already surrendered half the islands in the Western Defense Line and were growing restless. The sect master felt some urgency too. Good thing you spoke up earlier, or your role as commander might have ended much sooner. Yet, it's lucky you stayed in place back then, or we wouldn't have reached this moment. You've handled things impressively, kid."

Zhao Hai let out a smile. "To strike an enemy effectively, you first ensure they're unable to strike back. That's the reason I've focused on arranging the formations. Given the pace of the Thirteen Families Alliance's assault, they could certainly seize our islands. But that's no major issue. Should they claim half of them, we'll reclaim them without letting them keep hold."

Ha Jing clapped Zhao Hai on the shoulder and declared, "Keep up the solid work. Should we truly dismantle the Thirteen Families Alliance this round, your contributions will stand out hugely. Oh, and the upgraded puppet—any issues with it? I never imagined a mere disruption talisman could render the puppet useless."

Zhao Hai affirmed with a nod. "None at all. Since incorporating the magnetic plate, that problem hasn't recurred. The Thirteen Families Alliance has deployed blocking talismans against us several times, yet the puppets remained operational. Our puppet forces boast formidable striking power. As the troops grow more adept at handling the puppets, their assaults intensify. At present, scarce few from the Thirteen Families' disciples on that island can withstand our onslaught."

Ha Jing nodded approvingly. "Excellent, so long as it's functioning without hitches. I'll head back shortly. The sect master and the rest await my report. They also wanted me to check on your well-being. Truth be told, I never foresaw those Island Lord-level powerhouses failing to overcome you despite uniting against you. It appears your strength has reached impressive heights."

Zhao Hai shook his head. "They simply lacked familiarity with my methods, allowing the bronze-blooded battle statue to aid my getaway. Should they strike again, they'll come prepared, and escape might prove impossible. Still, I doubt they'll get another shot." Zhao Hai understood clearly that the other major sects would likely steer clear of the Western Defense Line henceforth. They couldn't predict the extent of the Blood Slaughter Sect's reprisal. The Blood Slaughter Sect had long earned a reputation for unhinged ferocity. Should their vengeance turn excessively savage, the fallout would prove dire beyond measure.

Ha Jing nodded once more. "Understood, rest easy. I reckon they won't risk returning. If they try, I'll ensure they suffer even steeper costs. Do they truly believe the Blood Slaughter Sect is a pushover? They're gravely mistaken. Our Blood Slaughter Sect has never cowered before them."

Zhao Hai smiled, and Ha Jing gave another nod. "Fine, that settles it. I'm off." With those words, he dispelled the restriction spell and stepped into the teleportation array. A burst of white light flashed, and he vanished from sight. Meanwhile, Zhao Hai led his team to construct the formation on Blood Luring Island.

The setup of the formation on Blood Luring Island progressed at a swift pace. Yet, once finished, Zhao Hai refrained from commanding an immediate assault, and nobody raised objections. This incident had left them somewhat shaken. They hadn't anticipated those sects dispatching an Island Lord-level expert. While it fueled their rage, it also instilled a deep-seated dread.

Zhao Hai held back from acting because he recognized the timing wasn't right yet. The Blood Slaughter Sect's retaliation remained pending. At this stage, those sects harbored no reservations. They might even assume the Blood Slaughter Sect lacked the nerve for payback. Once the Blood Slaughter Sect launched its vengeance, those sects would panic and hesitate to send further powerhouses. Striking then would unfold without complications.

The sect leader didn't keep them in suspense for long. Just three days after Ha Jing's return, the Blood Slaughter Sect unleashed its reprisal. The sect leader and grand elder themselves spearheaded the strikes against the Corpse Demon Sect, Yin Ghost Sect, Fierce Sword Sect, Yin Yang Sect, and Poison Bug Valley. Upon seizing an island, they slaughtered every soul. Not even the island lords from the opposing sides evaded the purge. They wiped out the entire island populations, sparing none. Such retribution proved utterly horrifying.

This qualified as the Blood Slaughter Sect's vengeance on the rival sects rather than outright warfare because their operation stayed meticulously restrained. Though the targeted islands faced total extermination, they avoided excess. Each sect endured precisely five islands lost, neither more nor less.

The major sects quickly grasped the intent. They had mobilized five Island Lord-level experts against Zhao Hai, prompting the counterparts to demolish five islands per sect as a stark warning. Though this approach screamed madness, it fit the Blood Slaughter Sect's notorious style, so it surprised no one. Still, the Blood Slaughter Sect's payback instilled enough fear to curb reckless moves from the others.

Initially, they figured the Blood Slaughter Sect would hesitate against them and avoid reprisals. Yet, the Blood Slaughter Sect showed utter disregard for such concerns, appearing primed to unleash full fury anytime. This heightened the other sects' caution toward the Blood Slaughter Sect even further.

Previously, their wariness stemmed from the elite warriors atop the Blood Slaughter Sect. Now, the puppets factored in heavily too. Truthfully, the Blood Slaughter Sect's puppets didn't pack overwhelming individual might, but their sheer volume overwhelmed. No one knew the full extent of the Blood Slaughter Sect's puppet reserves. From gathered intel, however, they learned the Western Defense Line hosted at least millions of them. No sect wished to confront such an enormous horde.

Most alarming was how pristine the puppets appeared. They'd captured some Blood Slaughter Sect puppets in the past, noting their basic, rough construction—yet always brand new. Precisely these rudimentary puppets posed their greatest torment.

They'd attempted crafting their own via sect weapon refiners, but production crawled at a snail's pace. It paled against the Blood Slaughter Sect's puppet legions. They couldn't fathom the Blood Slaughter Sect's manufacturing process. How did they amass so many? Had these puppets existed long before, unused until now? If so, why withhold them earlier? The Blood Slaughter Sect had never deployed such puppets in external conflicts or internal clashes. Concealing them deliberately made no sense; during the sect's civil unrest, they'd have leveraged them instead of relying solely on disciples to suppress the rebellion. The Blood Slaughter Sect showed no prior use of these puppets. If crafted recently, the feat grew astounding—producing millions in mere months defied belief.

Did they truly secure the Divine Secrets Sect's legacy? That seemed plausible. The Divine Secrets Sect excelled in puppet creation and deployment. Post-destruction, its whereabouts faded into mystery. Earlier rumors from Blood Slaughter Sect defectors mentioned discovering the Divine Secrets Sect's inheritance, though unaccessed at the time. Moreover, that mystic realm stayed under control of those fleeing families, leaving the Blood Slaughter Sect in the dark.

Even supposing the Blood Slaughter Sect later uncovered the Divine Secrets Sect's mystic realm, mere months wouldn't suffice for millions of puppets—unless they fully claimed it and absorbed the core inheritance. Back then, the Divine Secrets Sect troubled foes with puppets of superior battle prowess, not just quantity. What explained this shift?

The sects grew ever more baffled by the enigma. Yet, this very confusion bred immense frustration. It deepened their dread of the Blood Slaughter Sect. They feared the Blood Slaughter Sect might abruptly unleash tens of millions more puppets. Should the Blood Slaughter Sect deploy tens of millions in a desperate clash during an offensive, the casualties would skyrocket.

These very worries prevented the sects from countering the Blood Slaughter Sect's moves. They opted for quiet endurance instead. Unlike the Blood Slaughter Sect's fanatics, they refused to gamble everything in a deathmatch. Thus, they shunned drastic responses. This restraint aligned perfectly with the Blood Slaughter Sect's aims. Though the Blood Slaughter Sect's members acted wildly, they weren't truly deranged. They yearned for their sect's enduring survival above all. A total war to the bitter end with other giants would shatter that legacy. They sought to avert such ruin. Every tactic served one purpose: ensuring the Blood Slaughter Sect's continuance. For that, they'd employ any method. Their approaches merely diverged from other sects', but the ultimate objective matched.

The other sects' hush aided the Blood Slaughter Sect and Zhao Hai tremendously. As the Blood Slaughter Sect exacted its toll on rivals, Zhao Hai's group pressed forward, reclaiming other islands along the Western Defense Line. With the major sects staying mum, the Western Defense Line's skirmishes stirred no broader ripples!