Chapter 485: Scaring Everyone

Among the nine sects, only one person could command lightning and make such a domineering entrance. That was the sect leader of the Righteous Thunder Sect, Lei Zhenhai!

Everyone was stunned by this terrifying entrance. Jiang Fan was equally astonished. Had he just transformed into a bolt of lightning and descended from the sky? Was this a lightning cultivation technique or a movement skill? It was incredibly mysterious and unpredictable.

Li Qingfeng's expression shifted, and he whispered, "Has Sect Leader Lei already comprehended the cultivation technique on that Thunder Manifestation Token?"

Lei Zhenhai, shimmering with lightning, slowly dissipated the astonishing electric glow clinging to his body, revealing his true appearance. He was a seven-foot-tall middle-aged man in golden robes with a pointed face and long eyebrows. He had a prominent nose, thin lips, and sinister eyes, giving him a harsh and difficult-to-approach demeanor.

Hearing this, a stern expression appeared on his face as he said, "Do I need to report to you what kind of cultivation technique this sect leader practices?"

Li Qingfeng's expression tightened, and he quickly replied, "This one wouldn't dare." Lei Zhenhai put his hands behind his back, his voice commanding even without anger, "By the order of Deputy Pavilion Master Ye! I am temporarily taking command of the Boundary Mountain battlefield. All elders and disciples of the various sects present here are to follow my unified arrangements. Disobey, and you will be executed!"

Everyone became solemn. Although Lei Zhenhai's domineering attitude made them uncomfortable, the overall situation was paramount. The cultivators on Boundary Mountain needed a powerful individual with exceptional strength to command them. If they acted independently, they would easily be defeated one by one when a strong enemy attacked.

"Now, listen to my orders. Elders and disciples of the Righteous Thunder Sect, Supreme Overlord Sect, Myriad Swords Gate, and Giant Sect are to guard Boundary Mountain. Elders and disciples of the Spirit Beast Sect and Joyful Union Sect are to patrol the left wall of Boundary Mountain, ready to assist at any time. Elders and disciples of the Thousand Refinements Sect, Heavenly Sound Sect, and Azure Cloud Sect are to patrol the right wall of Boundary Mountain, ready to assist at any time. Execute immediately!"

No sooner had he spoken, than the disciples assigned to patrol the Great Wall frowned. The Great Wall was a hundred zhang high, covered in ice and snow, making it smooth and difficult to scale. Therefore, the demonic beasts primarily attacked Boundary Mountain. Very few demonic beasts would climb the walls on either side.

Patrolling the Great Wall meant they would lose the opportunity to slay demonic beasts. In contrast, the disciples of the Righteous Thunder Sect and the Upper Three Sects would seize the initiative. The elders of the five sects also realized the problem. This was clearly an attempt to cut off their disciples' source of merit!

Before they could voice their objections, Lei Zhenhai's cold gaze swept over them. "Do you have an opinion? Then shut up! This sect leader is informing you, not consulting you! Execute immediately!"

The elders of the five sects were indignant but dared not speak. However, with Lei Zhenhai holding Ye Cangyuan's appointment, how dared they disobey? They could only suppress their frustration and comfort their disciples. "Bear with it for a few days; other sect leaders will arrive later. By then, Deputy Pavilion Master Ye himself should be here to command."

The disciples were filled with grievances. Heaven knew how many days that would be. Perhaps Ye Cangyuan wouldn't even take command by the end of the month. Wouldn't they always be suppressed?

Jiang Fan frowned deeply. This Sect Leader Lei could hardly be called fair. However, now was not the time to contend for merit. He cupped his hands and said, "Sect Leader Lei, this junior has urgent military intelligence to report."

Lei Zhenhai looked up. He glanced lightly, then said indifferently, "You're that disciple named Jiang Fan, aren't you? Quite clever. You're dissatisfied with this sect leader's arrangements and know how to use military intelligence as an excuse to resist. You're not going to say a group of demonic beasts is attacking, and this sect leader should be cautious, are you?"

Everyone had initially been startled by Jiang Fan's words, genuinely believing it was urgent military intelligence. Hearing Lei Zhenhai, they all felt relieved. It had to be said that Jiang Fan's mind worked quite fast. He knew how to express his dissatisfaction indirectly.

Jiang Fan frowned, stating in a deep voice, "This junior would not dare to speak carelessly. There is indeed a group of demonic beasts attacking, just four hundred li away. They will arrive in as little as four hours, or at most, a day."

"Hehehe!" Lei Zhenhai showed an "I knew it" expression. "What a coincidence, this sect leader says there are demonic beasts attacking, and there really are demonic beasts attacking?"

Jiang Fan cupped his hands and said, "The military situation is urgent; this junior would not dare to conceal it." He secretly felt fortunate. Luckily, he had ventured deep into enemy territory and brought back a living corpse. Otherwise, given Lei Zhenhai's arrogant nature, even if he talked until his mouth was dry, the other party wouldn't believe him and would even accuse him of disturbing military morale.

"Hmph! Stubborn and unyielding!" Lei Zhenhai coldly snorted, "A mere disciple dares to discuss important military affairs presumptuously? Are you trying to challenge this sect leader's authority and shake military morale, is that it?"

Jiang Fan sneered inwardly. He had indeed guessed correctly. What kind of person was this? He stopped being polite and said, "Whether I'm shaking military morale, Sect Leader Lei, don't be so quick to jump to conclusions. Look at the evidence I brought back first!"

With a flash, he turned and went to the foot of Boundary Mountain to retrieve the living corpse. Lei Zhenhai's face darkened. At this point, he naturally realized that Jiang Fan was likely not lying. Otherwise, how dared he bring evidence to confront him in public? Wasn't this slapping his face? One moment, he had swiftly issued arrangements with a wave of his hand, allowing no room for dispute. The next, Jiang Fan revealed urgent military intelligence, forcing him to change his decision. Orders changing overnight. Where was his authority as a commander?

"Evidence, you say?" Lei Zhenhai snorted coldly to himself, "It's nothing more than catching a demonic beast as evidence. But there are thousands upon thousands of demonic beasts in the demon realm. What makes you say it's from the demonic beast army? This sect leader will not change the order! It won't be too late to change it once this fuss blows over!"

Having made up his mind, Lei Zhenhai's expression returned to one of indifference. Soon, no matter what kind of demonic beast Jiang Fan brought out, he would not acknowledge it as evidence. He would also charge Jiang Fan with disturbing military morale! He would kill the chicken to warn the monkeys, showing all elders and disciples the consequences of questioning his authority!

Shortly after, Jiang Fan carried up a beast the size of an elephant. It was covered with a black cloth. Judging by its struggles, it was undoubtedly alive inside.

Lei Zhenhai frowned, "Why is it still covered with a cloth? Is there something indecent about it?"

Jiang Fan looked around at the elders and disciples present and said, "Please prepare yourselves mentally. No matter what you see in a moment, please do not panic." The army of the undead had not appeared for countless years. Jiang Fan, fearing it would cause chaos if suddenly revealed, had covered it with a cloth. He wanted to give everyone present a heads-up first. This action piqued everyone's curiosity.

Especially among the elders. Ming Youlian, the Great Elder of the Heavenly Sound Sect, was also present. She still held a grudge against Jiang Fan. Seeing this, she said indifferently, "Unnecessary! What great storms haven't we elders seen? Can a mere demonic beast scare us?"

Li Qingfeng's mouth twitched, and he whispered reproachfully, "Don't be so mysterious." Seriously! If the appearance of a demonic beast were to scare inexperienced disciples, that might be possible. Scare an elder? What a joke!

Jiang Fan said no more. He pulled off the black cloth, saying, "This is the demonic beast army I discovered in the demon realm. Sect Leader Lei, elders, please decide."

Lei Zhenhai let out a scoff. Without even looking at the beast, he declared imperiously, "This is supposed to be evidence?"

However, no sooner had he spoken than the surrounding disciples let out frightened screams, retreating in panic. Even the elders' expressions changed drastically! Those with strong composure remained standing, but those with less self-control also retreated in confusion along with the disciples.