Chapter 68: Sweeping Away the Six Great Sects

Inside the grand hall, Yin Susu moved like an emotionless instrument of slaughter. Each sweep of her long sword claimed the lives of one or several foes. Her swordplay, while seemingly ordinary, was executed with such blinding speed that no one could hope to defend against or evade her strikes.

In the span of a few short breaths, corpses littered the hall. Among the Six Great Sects, apart from the women of Wudang and Emei, most of the other sect leaders and masters had fallen to Yin Susu's blade. Her killing had become so indiscriminate and overwhelming that no one dared mount an attack—no, they did not even dare offer themselves up as sacrifices any longer.

"This woman is a demoness! Flee! If we stay any longer, we'll all die here!"

Those still alive from the other four sects exchanged glances, their hearts torn between fear and shame, and prepared to escape. The battle was no longer one of equals—anyone who faced Yin Susu was slain with a single stroke. Even the elder monks of Shaolin were not spared. In just a few moments, only a handful from Shaolin and Kongtong remained.

Facing such a formidable enemy, none among them harbored further thoughts of exterminating the so-called Demon Cult. All they wished was to sprout wings and flee this blood-soaked hall as quickly as possible.

As these survivors exchanged desperate glances, the last of those from Shaolin and Kongtong gasped their final breaths and went to meet the Buddha. Witnessing this, the remaining survivors dared not linger even an instant longer. They turned and fled toward the exit.

Yin Susu showed no interest in pursuing those who ran. Instead, she turned her attention to the Emei women who were fiercely battling Zhang Wuji, her gaze fixing on Abbess Miejue. In a flicker of sword light, Abbess Miejue’s imposing head tumbled to the floor.

"Master!"

The Emei disciples cried out in grief and fury, but Jingxuan, Emei’s chief disciple, quickly restrained them.

"We must go. This demoness is too powerful. Our master’s death must be avenged another day."

Jingxuan stopped those wishing to charge forward and hurriedly led the remaining disciples out of the hall. Yin Susu still made no move to pursue the fleeing Emei and others. She had fulfilled the task assigned by Wang Kun; to spare some survivors was also his intention. After all, with two of his loyal deathsworn among the Emei, those who remained after Abbess Miejue’s death would eventually become part of his power base.

As for the Wudang disciples, none had perished in the fight, owing both to their past ties with Yin Susu and the fact they had not raised arms against her or Zhang Wuji.

Within the grand hall, the followers of the Ming Cult were both shocked and overjoyed to see Yin Susu single-handedly annihilate the assembled masters of the Six Great Sects.

"To have a master like Susu safeguarding our Ming Cult is truly our greatest fortune."

"Susu, after all these years, I never imagined you would change so much," Yin Tianzheng remarked, finding his own daughter almost unrecognizable due to the overwhelming power she had just displayed—enough to stand alone against the finest warriors under heaven.

"Everyone, today Susu has saved our Ming Cult from destruction. I propose that she succeed me as leader of the Ming Cult."

"I support Susu as our leader."

"I have no objections."

"I wholeheartedly agree."

"Greetings to our new leader!"

Yang Xiao stepped forward and addressed Yin Susu with utmost respect. "Greetings to our leader!"

The entire congregation of Ming Cult followers shouted in unison, "Greetings to our leader!"

"Very well. Since you all are so eager, I will not refuse. From this day forward, I am the leader of the Ming Cult," Yin Susu declared.

Her final task was to lead the Ming Cult to conquer the world, fulfilling Wang Kun’s ultimate goal of domination in this realm. With her strength and the support of the Ming Cult’s ranks, it was only a matter of time before they ruled the land.

Meanwhile, the surviving remnants of the Six Great Sects had hurried down the slopes of Bright Summit. Realizing that neither Yin Susu nor the Ming Cult had given chase, they finally allowed themselves a breath of relief.

Among the Emei group, aside from Ding Minjun and Jingxuan—who were already Wang Kun’s deathsworn—Zhou Zhiruo, too, had become one of his loyal followers through the use of a deathsworn card, even before the great battle erupted.

Back on Bright Summit, in the shadows of the grand hall, Wang Kun, having witnessed the legendary siege of Bright Summit, quietly withdrew, his achievements unseen and unheralded.

"It’s time to take Zhao Min under my command," he mused. He had already learned Zhao Min’s whereabouts from Yin Susu.

Without delay, Wang Kun instantly teleported to a spot not far from Bright Summit, where Zhao Min and her followers lay in ambush for the Six Great Sects. Unseen and unnoticed, he swiftly used a deathsworn card on Zhao Min.

In an instant, Zhao Min became his loyal deathsworn. Her gaze shifted toward Wang Kun’s direction, her expression hardening as she issued orders to her followers.

"Cancel our previous plans. Prepare to return to the capital."

"Yes, Princess!" Though puzzled, her followers did not question her command.

Thus, Zhao Min’s entourage quickly gathered and made their way back to the Central Plains.

Meanwhile, on Bright Summit, Yin Susu, newly installed as the Ming Cult leader, assumed her rightful authority, issuing a series of commands to the sect’s various ranks. However, since most had been gravely injured during the assault, all required time to recover before they could carry out her orders.

Several days later, within a secluded valley, Wang Kun sought out Daiqisi, one of the former Four Great Guardians of the Ming Cult—known in the martial world as Granny Golden Flower.

"Who are you?" Daiqisi, disguised as an old woman, eyed the sudden appearance of Wang Kun with wariness.

But Wang Kun paid her caution no heed. He activated a deathsworn card from his mind’s system.

As a member of the Ming Cult, Daiqisi had claimed the lives of countless martial artists over the years. Unsurprisingly, she met all the requirements for the card’s use.

The moment the card took effect, her stern expression melted away. She looked upon Wang Kun with utmost reverence and addressed him respectfully,

"Master!"