Chapter 781: Chapter 780: The Shame of the Hidden Sect
For the vast majority of Hidden Sect masters, the name Huang Chengcheng was previously not famous and seemed rather unfamiliar.
Therefore, when Huang Chengcheng appeared, everyone was somewhat taken aback, scrutinizing this elder who resembled a Taoist, some trying to recognize who he was, but most were puzzled as to why this old Taoist was laughing madly.
However, soon, as several individuals who knew or had heard of Huang Chengcheng voiced their surprise, these masters, whose hearing was exceptionally good, caught every word and thus began to look at Huang Chengcheng with curious eyes.
Was this the same Huang Chengcheng, who was the master of Yang Fei, the so-called Taoist inheritor who had broken into the Hidden Sect last time?
It seems this old Taoist is quite famous?
Had he really defeated various clan leaders and sect masters?
Really?
In the meantime, in the ranks of the Five Families’ Alliance, many people exclaimed in surprise, and many sets of eyes fixed on the few elders who had made the remarks earlier.
Zhuge Cang, Duanmu Wugou, and Zhuge Qian, after a brief shock, secretly rejoiced, and Zhuge Qian pointed at Huang Chengcheng and shouted loudly, "Huang Chengcheng, you as a Taoist who slipped through the net, dare to show up here; you’re simply seeking death!"
The light in Duanmu Wugou’s eyes flashed brightly, and he immediately said, "That’s right, listen up all of you from the Poison Sect, Qingtian Sect, and Wang Family, this old Taoist is the Taoist who escaped our net in the past. Back then, people from the Eight Great Families participated in the attack on the Taoist sects; many second and third-tier families and sects also joined, so the Taoists are our common enemy. Now the Poison Sect, Qingtian Sect, and Langya Wang Family are conspiring with this Taoist. What are they trying to do? Are they trying to revive the Taoist sects and seek revenge for the massacre that occurred back then?"
Zhuge Wei also said sternly, "Indeed, now that these three families are conspiring with the Taoist who slipped through the net, their intentions are clearly malicious. They intend to take revenge for the Taoist sects. We must eliminate these people today to prevent future threats."
"Prevent future threats!"
"Kill the Taoist people to prevent potential danger!"
Instantly, within the ranks of the Five Families’ Alliance, many people raised their arms and shouted, filled with a fighting spirit.
The masters affiliated with Qingtian Sect, Wang Family, and Poison Sect also showed great agitation.
Clearly, the identity of Huang Chengcheng was too sensitive.
The extermination of the Taoist sects had taken place over eighty years ago. Though it might seem long ago, to the Hidden Sect martial artists, whose average lifespan exceeded a hundred years, it wasn’t considered very long. Among the contemporary masters, many had experienced that brutal battle.
Even if they weren’t the main characters in that battle, many of the top masters present had been among the best back then. They had followed their respective sects or family elders to witness the siege on the Taoist sects.
It can be said that back then, the Taoist sect was the most powerful force in the Hidden Sect, leading various sects and aristocratic families in harmony and steady development, truly leading the Hidden Sect.
However, ambitious and conspiring together, the Eight Great Families attacked the Taoist sect, causing the biggest massacre in the Hidden Sect’s millennia-long history.
Now, eighty years later, to hide the truth, the Eight Great Families had always obscured the real events from the younger generation, but for many of the older generation, the incident was vivid in their memories.
Now that Huang Chengcheng, a Taoist inheritor, appeared before them, to the vast majority, he was an enemy who deserved to die!
They must not allow the Taoist sect to rise again, for if it did, what would become of them?
Therefore, following the words of Zhuge Wei and others, many in the crowd, including many from the Qingtian Sect, Poison Sect, and Langya Wang Family, exhibited wary expressions and glared fiercely at Huang Chengcheng.
Feeling the numerous fierce intentions locked on him, Huang Chengcheng was slightly startled inside, yet his expression remained unchanged. Instead, he burst into laughter, "Hahaha, I didn’t expect so many people to still remember the name Huang Chengcheng. What comforts me more is that you have always tried to hide from the younger generation the truth about what happened to the Taoist sects. Yet now, you finally admit the sins of attacking the Taoist sects back then."
"Hmph, the attack on the Taoist sects back then involved not only the Eight Great Families but also many second and third-tier families and sects. What of it if we speak of it now?" Zhuge Qian said coldly.
Wang Changchun also added, "Indeed, the events of the past have already taken place, and further discussion is useless. For the Hidden Sect now, stability is of utmost importance, and to remain stable, we need to completely eradicate any remnants of the Taoist sect."
"Yes, kill him!"
"We must never allow the Taoist sect to rise again, otherwise, we will never recover!"
For a moment, the crowd was excited, and dozens of people from the Five Families’ Alliance loudly expressed their opinions.
Even among the Poison Sect, Qingtian Sect, and the members of the Langya Wang Family, many showed complex expressions, revealing hints of killing intent.
Especially the stronger members of the lesser sects and aristocratic families affiliated with the three families, they did not understand why Huang Chengcheng was mingling with the high ranks of the three families, nor did they know what they were discussing; they only knew that either they or their ancestors had once participated in the encirclement and suppression of the Taoist sect. Should the Taoist sect be revived and seek revenge, none of their own sects or families would escape.
Ouyang He slightly furrowed his brows.
His gaze turned to Helian Zhan, and just as he was about to send a voice transmission, he heard Helian Zhan say, "Gentlemen, please calm down and listen to me."
His voice, full of vigor, was propelled by his robust and commanding True Qi, making everyone present hear him clearly, and they all quieted down.
Helian Zhan said, "The matter of the Taoist sect being encircled years ago is actually not directly related to many of the people present.
At that time, when the Taoist sect was eliminated, the major aristocratic families and sects also paid a heavy price, resulting in severe losses in the Hidden Sect cultivation world. The overall cultivation level regressed many years, and to this day, it has not yet recovered.
Moreover, because of the internal chaos within the Hidden Sect at that time, opportunities were given to Penglai and Heaven, causing the people of the Great Divine Continent to suffer.
It can be said that the action back then made the people of the Hidden Sect the sinners of the Yanhuang Clan.
Do you still remember the mission of the Hidden Sect?"
The crowd fell silent, many frowning, while those who had heard from the older generations showed a look of shame.
"Under the leadership of the Taoist sect, the mission of the Hidden Sect was to protect the Divine Continent and safeguard the inheritance of the Yanhuang lineage. The Hidden Sect and the Divine Continent complemented and depended on each other.
But ever since the slaughter of the Taoist sect, various factions of the Hidden Sect have forgotten their mission, resulting in the Divine Continent People suffering disaster that year.
Now, with Heaven and Penglai being ambitious, they are about to launch another dark war, yet here we are, the Hidden Sect Practitioners, still fighting among ourselves. Are we heading for self-destruction?"
"What? Heaven and Penglai are making moves again?"
"Is that true? Has anyone gone out to gather information?"
"Why hasn’t the Divine Continent asked for help?"
Instantly, many people began discussing, clearly knowing the priorities when faced with the threat of Heaven and Penglai.
"Hmph, Heaven and Penglai have thoroughly infiltrated the world. This news is absolutely true, observed by Wang Chunyang, Ouyang He, and myself when we went out. At the same time, Zhuge Cang, Wang Changchun, and the Duanmu Family among others are also aware. But do you know what forces like Zhuge, Duanmu, and Giant Sword Manor have been doing in the Divine Continent?
They have quietly infiltrated the world, interfering with the system of the Divine Continent, causing it to crumble. They are trying to replicate the history of the past, pushing the Divine Continent into an irrecoverable disaster once again."
Helian Zhan raised his hand, pointing at the people from the Zhuge and Duanmu families, and said with deep sorrow, "Heaven and Penglai have already invaded heavily, and the world situation is growing more tense.
At this juncture, we in the Hidden Sect should unite as one and face the external threats together. Instead, these families aim to control worldly powers after emerging from the Hidden Sect, causing the Divine Continent to fragment. They are the sinners of the Yanhuang, the disgrace of the Hidden Sect."
Wang Chunyang loudly said, "Brother Helian, why waste words on these selfish people? Let’s eliminate them first, then unite the true heroes to oppose the foreign races together."