Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 789 Loss of Both People and Money (Part 1)

In the pitch-black night, beams of moonlight, like sharp swords, pierced through the thick clouds and shone like pillars onto the cliffs.

As soon as Hawk finished speaking, someone sneered.

"Falcon, you've got some nice words to say. The carriage was right under your feet, why didn't you make a move? Your Flying Falcon Heartbreaker is supposedly incredibly powerful, capable of tearing apart refined iron and splitting tigers and leopards with its claws. Don't be a coward, you go first! We'll follow right behind!"

His words carried a hint of provocation, clearly indicating malicious intent.

"Hmph! You think I'll go just because you tell me to? Why don't you go first? And who are you?"

Unfortunately, the seasoned veteran, Hawk, was adept at changing his tune and wouldn't fall for provocation, instead turning the tables on him. "Judging from your tone... you seem to know me quite well? Could it be that you're the one who leaked the information and gathered us here?"

"Old Hawk, don't talk nonsense! If I had that kind of skill, would I be here?" Seeing everyone's gaze subtly focusing on him, the man quickly denied it. "It's just that my martial arts... are better suited for counter-attacks, not for leading the charge, otherwise..."

The voices grew softer and softer, clearly indicating that they had secretly slipped away while they were talking.

"You spineless coward!" Hawk scoffed, but his body seemed rooted to the ground as he silently watched them disappear into the distance, motionless.

At this time, he should have been near the inner city of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect headquarters.

Unexpectedly, a major piece of information spread among the crowd.

It is said that the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect has another batch of important resources that it wants to transfer. If we can follow the clues, launch a surprise attack, seize these resources, and capture the escaped personnel, we can achieve our goal.

Not only will you receive a large sum of money afterward, but you will also gain the favor of Master Yuanmiaozong.

In this chaotic situation, countless rumors like these abound.

At first, the hawk didn't believe it either.

But the information was presented in a very detailed and coherent manner, with the route, location, departure time, and so on, making it seem unlikely to be fabricated.

They were skeptical, but followed a large group of people.

The train convoy that just passed by, though not clearly visible, confirmed the intelligence information to be true.

Despite this, he still refused to take action.

The reason is simple: fear of death.

These people were just a mob, gathered together for profit based on information of dubious veracity, with absolutely no trust among them.

Yes, there may be some substantial gains after it's done.

The key question is, who will go first?

The intelligence report only mentioned a large-scale resource transfer, but didn't say that it was unguarded.

Even a fool could figure that out.

Since it is an important resource, it will definitely be heavily guarded.

The infamous reputation of the Beast Sect... was truly earned through bloodshed and carnage...

just in case…...

They ran into those notorious ruthless individuals from the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect...

Wouldn't this seasoned veteran become a scapegoat, stepping on someone else's landmine?

So everyone present looked at each other, none daring to be the first to step forward, extremely cautious. "Hmph! A flock of birds flying around!"

Suddenly, a woman's disdainful snort rang out.

"They've truly been terrified of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect. Use your brains and think about it. In the current situation, the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect members are too busy scattering and fleeing to have any spare resources... to deploy extra experts?"

The sound seemed to come from the left and right, up and down, sometimes near, sometimes far, melodious and lingering.

It's obvious that this woman possesses considerable martial arts skills but is unwilling to reveal her identity.

"Let me tell you, this caravan contains not only the wealth accumulated by the Myriad Beasts Sect over the years from plundering the Huayang area, but most importantly... the most valuable thing is not these external objects, but the people..."

Putting everything else aside, just the fact that Zhong Han is Han Yi's fiancée alone means that if you can capture her, you'll definitely win over the master of the Yuanmiao Sect and rise to the top in one step.

And then there are Han Yi's two nominal disciples... equally valuable... You could take either one... status, wealth, power... whatever you want, you could have it all!

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression shifted, and a strange look appeared on their faces.

"To tell you the truth, I have a deep-seated hatred for the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect. If I weren't weak enough, would you have gotten such a good opportunity? Fortune favors the bold, and you always have to pay a price to reap rewards. Do you think a pie will just fall from the sky?"

Among the guards of this convoy, only Zhong Han could be considered a strong individual. The rest were merely ordinary martial artists, or even less than that, some even just ordinary martial practitioners. The rewards... far outweigh the risks.

The woman's voice carried a seductive power, making people's blood boil and their eyes turn red.

"A mere few old, weak, sick, and disabled people—this is the best opportunity to establish a connection with the Yuanmiao Sect. Think about it, if we can gain the Master's favor... then all the sacrifices... will be worthwhile!" The woman's voice was somewhat ethereal and distant, gradually fading into the distance.

Only lingering echoes remain.

The group exchanged glances, their greed amplified, and they became agitated.

no doubt.

The veracity of the intelligence can be determined with a high degree of certainty.

The woman's intentions may not be pure; she may have harbored the intention to exploit them.

However, they didn't pay any attention to it.

The world of martial arts is not just about fighting and killing; it's about mutual exploitation and getting what you need.

As for targeting women and children, wouldn't that violate the code of honor among gangsters...?

They completely ignored it.

After all, there were hardly any good people among these people to begin with.

The majority of the people involved are from all walks of life, engaging in unorthodox and wicked practices, and are petty thieves; they have little cultural heritage or tradition.

Having received a tip-off, they followed the main group and secretly arrived near the inner city of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect.

The original idea was simply to take advantage of the opportunity to make a small fortune, pick up some equipment, and find a complete martial arts manual, which would be considered a stroke of good luck.

Those who claim to be attaching themselves to the Yuanmiao Sect Master are actually aware of the truth in their hearts; they just talk the talk.

Given the arrogant attitude of those in the Yuanmiao Sect, even their own people looked down on each other, let alone outsiders like them with shallow roots.

But now, it seems that such an opportunity really exists.

The real time to latch onto the powerful Yuanmiao Sect...

“That woman wasn’t wrong. There’s a chance to rise to the top in one step. Go to the inner city of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect… It’s just picking up scraps… The risks are much greater!” Hawk’s eyes were green, and he was breathing heavily.

"Damn it, life and death are predestined, wealth and honor are determined by fate. Success or failure... I'll take this job!!!"

He made up his mind, and watching the carriage convoy getting further and further away, he somersaulted like a hawk, spread his arms wide, and rushed towards it at high speed.

The others thought much the same as Hawk.

Seeing him make his move, they all leaped to their feet and followed closely behind.

A caravan protected by only one grandmaster is undoubtedly a sick wolf that has lost its fangs.

It appears powerful, but is actually all bark and no bite.

With so many of them working together in a sneak attack, even if Zhong Han is strong... it's impossible for him to defend against everything.

Someone always manages to succeed.

Swish...

Under the cover of night, the sky was dark. A large group of masked men in black, each displaying different skills, weapons, and footwork, all strangely shared the same goal: to chase after the carriage.

Just then, the convoy drove into a dense forest, where the branches and leaves were scattered and the speed unconsciously slowed down.

Hawk was the first to set off, and he was already skilled in movement techniques.

Looking at the carriage that was nestled in the bushes, so close yet so far, at the very end of the carriage.

A cold smile slowly appeared on his lips.

A coachman and two ordinary guards, their eyes dull and their movements slow, were clearly ordinary martial artists who could be ignored.

The hawk's target is either the things or the people inside the carriage.

He still has self-awareness.

He couldn't capture Zhong Han, the vice sect leader of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, alive. He wasn't strong enough.

Being caught in the crossfire could result in death.

His focus on having two disciples or plundering resources and controlling his desires are the keys to his continuous accumulation of wealth and survival to this day.

The light was dim in the dense forest, and the dense, spreading branches and vines blocked out most of the moonlight.

On the damp forest floor at night, two deep wheel tracks were left by the heavy carriage.

A dim lantern hung on the carriage, its faint yellow light constantly being swallowed up by the surrounding darkness.

By the dim light.

Hawk could clearly see that the two guards, dressed in gray robes, seemed to have noticed something was wrong and were reaching into their bulky pockets to rummage for something.

He silently grinned. With that kind of reaction speed, he could kill his opponent ten times over, and still have time to wipe the blood off his hands.

I can't understand why, for such an important matter as transferring vital resources outward, a few mediocre people would be appointed as guards.

Perhaps due to a shortage of manpower, or perhaps to keep a low profile and avoid attracting attention, they never expected that they had already been targeted by their enemies.

The hawk didn't bother to think too much. Its figure flashed suddenly, and it silently arrived at the small window on the side of the carriage.

*Sizzle*

He reached into his hand, gripping a dagger, preparing to sneak into the carriage and act covertly.

Experienced individuals like him adhere to the principle of maximizing profits, avoiding violence and bloodshed whenever possible.

Click click click...

Suddenly, three crisp metallic clanging sounds rang out.

Before the hawk could react, a deafening roar erupted.

Three streams of dark red energy, each carrying enormous flames, exploded and hurtled towards his vital organs like cannonballs.

Back of the chest, sides of the head.

These are all vital points where the force is loose and cannot be fully protected.

When such a vital acupoint is broken, it's like hitting a fatal point; even if the person survives, they'll be severely injured.

"not good!"

Hawk's expression changed drastically. He drew his dagger and slashed three times in a flash, each strike precisely blocking the fiery currents. However, the immense force from the dagger instantly made him change color.