Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8425: The end (1)

Du Wan Sha gazed at the lifeless body of Yu Feng Bo and let out a sigh, murmuring, "Such a shame, such a shame." Once he spoke those words, he shifted his attention to the disordered forces of the 13 Family Alliance, shaking his head before declaring in a grave tone, "Good heavens. Back when Zhao Hai explained this psychological tactic to me, I didn't pay it much mind. It was merely a handful of words—how could it possibly succeed? We're cultivators with rock-solid resolve. How could something like that affect us? Yet now, it's clear that it works wonders. Truly effective."

Standing next to Du Wan Sha, Li Daya wore a serious look on his face as he remarked, "Do you believe it would have any impact if someone tried that technique on a disciple from the Blood Slaughter Sect? If it does, we ought to figure out a countermeasure for this issue." Li Daya and the rest were aware that Du Wan Sha's strategy came straight from Zhao Hai's advice. They never imagined it would prove so potent. The outcome left them utterly stunned.

"We must prepare some defenses, though this kind of mental assault is tough to fend off. Let's head back and consult Little Hai on how to handle it. I truly never saw this conclusion coming. Starting today, the 13 Family Alliance is history. Oh, and by the way, dispatch a message to Little Hai inquiring about their progress there."

Li Daya acknowledged the order and promptly pulled out the communication circle to contact Zhao Hai. A response arrived shortly after. Upon reading it, Li Daya's expression turned oddly peculiar. He faced Du Wan Sha and commented, "Zhao Hai and his team have already captured ten islands. That fellow sure moves at lightning speed, doesn't he?"

Du Wan Sha shook his head and replied, "No surprise there. Back at the Western Defense Line, they seized several islands daily, limited only by troop numbers. Now with ample forces at their disposal, remember the bulk of the 13 Family Alliance's power is gathered here. The remaining islands hold few cultivators, so clearing them out happens swiftly. Plus, Zhao Hai excels in formations. If they strike an island before it can respond, it's over. They can seal off any chance of news escaping. Then, utilizing the island's own teleportation array makes the next assault even quicker."

Tu Ling, who had remained quiet throughout, suddenly spoke up, "We need to prioritize grooming this Zhao Hai. Island Lord or not, he's a real gem." Tu Ling tended to be reserved, yet that didn't stop her from staying attuned to sect affairs. In truth, she kept a keen eye on everything unfolding in the Blood Slaughter Sect. How could she overlook a talent like Zhao Hai?

Zhao Hai's array of skills had already piqued Tu Ling's interest long ago. But after these events, she recognized she'd undervalued him. That realization prompted her statement. Clearly, she felt the Blood Slaughter Sect should invest heavily in his growth. Regardless of whether he ascended to Island Lord, his existing talents promised great gains for the sect.

Du Wan Sha nodded solemnly and stated, "Fine, I've had enough of this ridiculous spectacle. Let's wrap it up fast. That'll make it simpler for Zhao Hai and the team to mop up the 13 Family Alliance's islands." Li Daya and Du Wan Sha shared no disagreements. Wielding his God-killing Blade, Du Wan Sha shattered the island's protective shield in just a few powerful swings. With no one maintaining the mountain-guarding formation and chaos reigning inside, nobody could activate it, forcing them to dismantle it manually. Breaking an unattended array proved far simpler, of course.

The moment the formation crumbled, the Blood Slaughter Sect's forces surged forward, commanding everyone on the island to cease fighting at once. Any resistance meant instant death. This directive spread quickly, quelling the clashes across the island. Those who defied it met their end right there. Thus, the primary island of the 13 Family Alliance fully surrendered to the Blood Slaughter Sect's control.

In the days that followed, Du Wan Sha and his group focused on sorting out the main island's affairs. Meanwhile, Zhao Hai and the others rapidly conquered every core island, sparing none. From that point forward, the 13 Family Alliance—long a thorn in the Blood Slaughter Sect's side—vanished entirely.

The Giant Demon Sect had contributed too, striking the 13 Family Alliance from the opposite flank. Their assaults convinced the alliance they couldn't stand against the Blood Slaughter Sect, prompting families like the Shangguan to yield. The alliance's core strength pulled back to the 36 central islands. Yet ultimately, the Giant Demon Sect held off from invading those key areas and withdrew instead.

The Giant Demon Sect chose this path to avoid straining ties with the Blood Slaughter Sect. Given the latter's might, they alone sufficed to crush the 13 Family Alliance. If the Giant Demon Sect intervened further, it might look like scavenging for spoils—something they wished to steer clear of. Securing the puppet crafting method already thrilled them, so they sought nothing more.

Even knowing the Blood Slaughter Sect planned to share the puppet technique with other sects didn't irk the Giant Demon Sect. They understood the necessity; revenge demanded sacrifices. Besides, the Blood Slaughter Sect aimed to mend fences with major powers through this. Far from resentment, they empathized and saw the clear advantage: trading the puppet method for the 13 Family Alliance yielded massive returns.

This held extra weight since the Blood Slaughter Sect vowed future enhancements to their puppet skills, a perk denied to others. Thus, the Giant Demon Sect emerged as big winners. They'd barely lifted a finger yet claimed the technique—a steal, really.

Still, neither the Giant Demon Sect nor the seven major sects anticipated the Blood Slaughter Sect dismantling the 13 Family Alliance so rapidly. Now, the entire alliance belonged to the Blood Slaughter Sect. Beyond inheriting their heritage, they gained vast resources, plus the alliance's islands, disciples, and even offset prior losses in a flash.

Witnessing this, the seven major sects felt a twinge of regret. They'd initially stayed out, ready to abandon the alliance. For one, the alliance's betrayal against them was unforgivable—like a loyal pet suddenly turning vicious, demanding swift punishment. Yet the seven major sects preferred not to dirty their hands. They saw lingering value in the "pet," betting the 13 Family Alliance wouldn't capitulate easily and would clash fiercely with the Blood Slaughter Sect. Such a fight would surely spark the latter's ruthless purge, deepening hatred and blocking any surrender.

Additionally, the seven major sects had backed the 13 Family Alliance for years, bolstering its power. A desperate stand against the Blood Slaughter Sect promised severe damage to the foe. To them, it was ideal: weaken the Blood Slaughter Sect greatly while eliminating the unruly "dog."

But the Blood Slaughter Sect defied expectations, abandoning their usual ferocity. They refrained from mass slaughter, enlisted the Giant Demon Sect's aid to coerce key families into submission, then obliterated the alliance in mere days. Though battles occurred, losses stayed minimal. Instead, they integrated hordes of alliance disciples into their ranks. Even if loyalty wavered, swelling their numbers meant no net harm—in fact, pure profit. The scale of this success stunned all.

The Blood Slaughter Sect reveled in their haul: countless new disciples and islands aplenty. Yet one puzzle lingered—managing those islands. The 13 crafted by Island Lords posed little issue; combining and relocating them to the Western Defense Line could fortify the Blood Slaughter Sect's western and northwestern seas. Those regions now lay exposed in space, lacking depth and vulnerable to Sanguine Alliance breakthroughs. Bolstering them was essential.

That left the 13 Family Alliance's 12 enduring islands, born from the Blood Sea. Returning them there was impossible, and abandoning them wasteful. Yet the Blood Slaughter Sect sat far off, like distant mainland, complicating oversight. Governing them became a major dilemma.

Ultimately, the sect's leaders hit a deadlock. Dao Qianzhan and others turned to Zhao Hai again, seeking his insights, and summoned him. Zhao Hai wasted no time; he grasped the sect leader and Du Wan Sha's intent. They aimed to thrust him into the spotlight as a disciple representative, boosting his prospects immensely. So he shed his former restraint, embracing a bolder stance.

Zhao Hai proposed promptly: transform those islands into a vast marketplace for independent cultivators to unwind and barter freely. The Blood Slaughter Sect would oversee it, drawing fees for the privilege. This setup promised enormous earnings from trade, while scouting and enlisting rogue cultivators to refresh the sect's ranks. It opened doors for unaffiliated experts to join, under sect authority as semi-outer disciples. Best of all, the Blood Slaughter Sect invested little yet reaped abundant rewards.