Chapter 418: Chapter 406: He Dares to Come Back? (Please Subscribe)
Looking at the shattered pieces on the ground, Fang Liang felt an impending sense of doom.
Because with these things gone, he had no way to explain himself to Lord Bishop when he returned!
Could it be that this Chairman Li before him never intended to cooperate with him, and it was all just wishful thinking on his part?
"Li, Chairman Li, please, let, let me go."
His voice trembled.
At this point, even if Li Ping spared him, he couldn’t go back to the Black Demon Sect.
He would even be hunted down by the members of the sect.
Yet he still didn’t want to die, even if it meant becoming a fugitive.
Chen Fan glanced at him and then, like lightning, touched his body with a fingertip.
"Thud!"
Fang Liang’s body fell backward.
His eyes were full of resentment.
"Let you go? Did you spare the ordinary people you killed when they begged you like this?"
Chen Fan sneered.
In the end, these people brought their doom upon themselves.
Of all places, why did they have to come to Anshan City?
Of course, these two groups were just small fry, commanded by a bishop. If the bishop wasn’t eliminated, in a few days more ignorant cultists would come.
"A bishop, huh?"
Chen Fan’s eyes gleamed with killing intent.
Dare to target Anshan City?
No matter if you’re a bishop or an archbishop, if you target Anshan City, you will die.
Moreover, with some luck, he might even find out the whereabouts of other bishops from them.
After all, who would complain about having more experience points?
However, he did not rush to leave; instead, he took out his phone and dialed Hua Jun’s number.
"Ch-Chairman!"
Hua Jun was very surprised. As far as he could remember, this seemed to be the first time the chairman had called him.
"Black Demon Sect members have infiltrated the city."
"What?"
Hua Jun was shocked.
He had heard of this organization long ago, but they had always operated outside the city. Both sides had never interfered with each other.
But now, they had actually sent people into the city to cause trouble?
It must have been when the chairman was taking in ordinary people, and they managed to sneak in. How despicable!
"Chairman!"
He was about to say more, but Chen Fan interrupted him, "I have taken care of it. I will send you the location later. Clean up the bodies and handle the aftermath."
"Yes, Chairman. This was my negligence. I’m so sorry. I didn’t even know there were Black Demon Sect members in the city."
Hua Jun wiped his cold sweat furiously.
Such an important matter, and he was the last to know.
"It’s not entirely your fault. I also made a mistake by being careless, causing many people to suffer."
Chen Fan sighed lightly. "In the future, Anshan City must tighten vigilance. If there is a significant population disappearance, report to me immediately."
"Yes, Chairman."
Hua Jun nodded hurriedly.
"Alright, I have other matters to attend to."
Chen Fan finished and hung up the phone.
...
A hundred miles away, at the Black Demon Sect’s secret base, the lights were dim.
In a hidden chamber.
The red-robed bishop sat on a meditation mat, cultivating.
Although their power came from the Black Demon’s bestowal, they still needed to cultivate diligently to continually enhance their strength.
Otherwise, they would easily be surpassed by others.
At that moment, the black ball beside him suddenly glowed red, seeming eerie.
The red-robed bishop sensed something and opened his eyes.
He took a deep breath, feeling a bit nervous, and then slowly placed his palm on it.
The black ball suddenly dimmed, and the glowing mass floated into the air, transforming into a screen-like object.
On the screen appeared a figure in yellow robes, their face shrouded in dark shadows.
"I greet Archbishop Mo."
The red-robed man kneeled and said respectfully.
"Mm."
Yellow-robed Archbishop Mo Ning responded, "Bishop Yang, how is the progress this month?"
Yang Yi swallowed, cautiously replied, "Archbishop, we are still about thirty thousand short of the hundred thousand target."
"What?"
Yellow-robed Archbishop’s tone turned cold, "Still about thirty thousand short? Do you know how many days are left until the end of the month?"
"S-Slightly less than seven days."
Yang Yi quickly replied.
This demeanor was a far cry from the formidable presence he usually displayed before his subordinates.
"Archbishop, there was an unexpected incident this month..." He began to explain but was cut off.
"I don’t want excuses. I want to know if you can meet the target."
The yellow-robed archbishop’s voice was icy, "If you fail, you know the consequences."
Yang Yi shivered violently and quickly said:
"I understand, Archbishop. But please rest assured, seven days is enough to gather the remaining thirty thousand, and if all goes well, we might even exceed the target."
"Is that so?"
The yellow-robed archbishop’s tone was full of skepticism.
"Archbishop, my subordinates have successfully infiltrated Anshan City, which has nearly two hundred thousand people. Seven days are definitely enough."
"Anshan City?"
The yellow-robed archbishop pondered for a moment, "That’s a small city, right? Your people managed to get in?"
Yang Yi looked troubled.
Truth be told, he didn’t want to mention it unless absolutely necessary.
Because the resources were limited, the more people involved, the less there would be to divide.
Moreover, more people increased the risk of exposure.
"Mm?"
The yellow-robed archbishop snorted coldly, displeased.
Yang Yi had no choice but to reply honestly, "Archbishop, a new chairman has recently arrived in Anshan City. Because of his presence, outsiders can enter the city without any cost. My two groups of men got in because of this."
"Is that so?"
The yellow-robed archbishop was a bit surprised.
This was a city?
What was that Awakened Association chairman doing?
"I dare not deceive you, Archbishop."
Yang Yi hastened to add.
"Explain further."
"Yes."
Yang Yi then disclosed all he knew about Anshan City.
"I see."
The yellow-robed archbishop nodded thoughtfully, then asked, "How long have your people been inside?"
"Today is the second day, but they have already acted and will do so again tonight."
Yang Yi replied.
"What are the results?"
"Very good results; Wang Ru’s team alone accomplished about two thousand in one night. They estimated that tonight they could double that to four thousand. In seven days, they would reach nearly thirty thousand. Plus, I sent two groups this time."
Yang Yi had a smile on his face.
He was delighted with the news received from Wang Ru earlier that morning.
"Over two thousand? Not bad."
The yellow-robed archbishop’s tone softened.
Then he asked:
"What about the other group you sent?"
"Well."
Yang Yi frowned slightly, "I haven’t received any news from them yet. But since Wang Ru’s progress is good, Fang Liang’s shouldn’t be that bad. They might inform me once they meet their target."
"It’s still better to confirm."
The yellow-robed archbishop cautioned, "Even though we’re in the shadows, and the enemy is in the light, we must not be careless."
"Understood. I will inquire shortly." Yang Yi responded promptly.
"Mm."
The yellow-robed archbishop continued, "Bishop Yang, if you are the first to meet your goal this month, I will report your achievements to the sect leader. The church will fulfill any request you make."
"Yes!"
Yang Yi’s face showed excitement.
He knew there was some exaggeration in those words.
But there would definitely be substantial rewards, such as a significant power boost.
In time, he might become the sixth archbishop of the Black Demon Sect.
"This is a rare opportunity, grasp it well, and I’ll await your good news."
The yellow-robed archbishop’s figure gradually dimmed, and the image in the air vanished as if it had never appeared.
"Whew..."
Yang Yi looked at the black ball beside him and let out a long breath.
As expected of an archbishop, even through the screen, he could still feel the overwhelming pressure.
"I will definitely complete the task this month. But, according to the pattern, it will only get harder in the future..."
Thinking about it, Yang Yi sighed.
Lord Black Demon’s appetite was growing larger.
Initially, the church’s target was one thousand people per month.
Then it became three thousand, ten thousand, and now thirty thousand. Now, it has directly risen to one hundred thousand!
At this rate, two hundred thousand a month might soon be required.
Where can so many people come from?
If it were not absolutely necessary, he would not target cities, as one mistake could bring disaster.
"Forget it. There’s no use thinking about it now. I should contact Fang Liang and check his progress."
"Knock, knock."
Just then, a knock came from the door.
"What is it?"
Yang Yi asked.
"Reporting to Lord Bishop, Fang Liang has returned."
"What did you say?"
Yang Yi was stunned.
Fang Liang has returned?
At this time, shouldn’t he be in Anshan City? Why return to the secret base?
"L-Lord Bishop, Fang Liang is back, waiting in the hall."
"He came back alone?"
"Yes, just him alone."
Yang Yi’s furrowed brow slightly relaxed.
But he was still very dissatisfied.
Because having one more person in Anshan City would have helped complete the church’s task sooner.
But this guy actually ran back on his own.
"Hmph, I hope your explanation satisfies me, or I will make sure you remember."
Anger flashed in Yang Yi’s eyes as he walked toward the door.