The next day
The sky was just starting to brighten. The bell of Hao Xian Sect rang out.
When Zhang Hao heard the bell, he immediately knew it was the signal for Disciples to assemble. It usually only rang when something important happened.
Zhang Hao felt a little puzzled. This was the first time he had heard the bell ring since arriving at Hao Xian Sect.
Liu Mengyao also walked out of the house, looking at Zhang Hao with a bewildered expression.
The two of them arrived together at the Hao Xian Sect's Martial Gathering Hall. At this moment, Disciples from all around were rushing over in an endless stream after hearing the bell. Deputy Sect Leader Wen Guangyuan, Inner Sect Great Elder Tu Zhan, and Hao Xian Sect Sect Leader Cao Jun, along with various other Elders, were all standing on the high platform.
Zhang Hao was slightly surprised and thought to himself: Almost all the high-ranking officials of Hao Xian Sect are here. It seems this matter is quite significant.
Looking at the Inner Disciples around him, Zhang Hao secretly estimated that there should be over a thousand Inner Disciples in Hao Xian Sect. This was more than he had originally estimated.
"This time, all Inner Disciples have been summoned because of the Heavenly Demon Sect's matter."
Sect Leader Cao Jun began to speak after all the Disciples had assembled.
At this point, Zhang Hao finally understood the inside story. It turned out that because the Heavenly Demon Sect's teleportation array was destroyed, their plan, which they had painstakingly managed for many years, was ruined in an instant, causing them to become enraged out of shame. They were preparing for a frontal assault.
The mortal countries in various regions were the main battlefield this time. Although the Ten Great Sects were superior to the various mortal countries, the mortal countries were the Foundation of the Ten Great Sects. There was absolutely no room for loss.
After hearing the detailed process, Zhang Hao couldn't help but secretly acknowledge the power of the Heavenly Demon Sect.
Directly attacking the Ten Great Sects, even the Heavenly Demon Sect wouldn't do that. After all, the Ten Great Sects had protective Sect formations set up when they were founded. If the Heavenly Demon Sect attacked directly, they would also suffer heavy losses. But if they started directly from the mortals, cutting off their Foundation, and then waited for a few years, the Ten Great Sects would collapse without being attacked. After all, without a Foundation, it would be equivalent to losing the source of Disciples, and the Ten Great Sects naturally wouldn't dare to do that.
Therefore, this time, Hao Xian Sect was preparing to send Disciples down the mountain to support the mortal countries.
Zhang Hao hadn't expected this storm to arrive so quickly. And this Heavenly Demon Sect was too formidable; they could actually wage war against the Ten Great Sects simultaneously. It seems this Heavenly Demon Sect, which dominated the True Martial Continent a thousand years ago, is quite powerful. This time, it probably made the Ten Great Sects nervous as well. Otherwise, the Ten Great Sects wouldn't each send Disciples down the mountain.
According to this division, Zhang Hao was in the second wave going down the mountain, which would be three days later. Liu Mengyao was also in the same wave as Zhang Hao.
After the meeting dispersed, Zhang Hao came to Elder Tu Zhan's office area. Although Sect Leader Cao Jun had just spoken, Zhang Hao wasn't very clear on some details.
"Heh heh, I knew you'd come looking for me. Speak, what do you want to know?" Elder Tu Zhan looked at Zhang Hao and smiled slightly.
Zhang Hao nodded and said, "Elder, I want to know if we are going to the front-line battlefield this time when we go down the mountain?"
"No need. There is no fixed battlefield this time. The Sect even encourages you to return to your hometowns to fight. However, each person must kill at least one Heavenly Demon Sect Disciple with similar strength to themselves to complete the mission. And the more you kill, the higher your points will be," Elder Tu Zhan said.
Zhang Hao looked at Elder Tu Zhan with some surprise and asked, "Then I can return to my hometown to fight?"
Elder Tu Zhan looked at Zhang Hao's surprised expression and smiled, "Why, are you very surprised? Actually, if you think about it, you'll find it quite normal. The Sect encourages Disciples to fight at home, which will stimulate the Disciples' greatest desire to fight. Moreover, they can also mobilize the power of their families to fight against the Heavenly Demon Sect together. Why wouldn't they? Furthermore, the Disciples of the Ten Great Sects are spread across various regions, so there is nothing inappropriate about doing this."
Zhang Hao pondered carefully. He had to admit that doing this indeed had a hundred benefits and no harm. When the Disciples returned to their families, they could fight even harder to protect them, naturally putting in more effort.
"Kid, this time, you are in the second wave. I heard that the Western Border Sixteen Countries is also the place where the Heavenly Demon Sect is most rampant. You must be extremely careful when you go there," Elder Tu Zhan said solemnly, looking at Zhang Hao.
Zhang Hao said to Elder Tu Zhan, "Elder Tu, thank you. I understand."
Since it would only be his turn on the third day, Zhang Hao also needed to prepare well beforehand.
Last time he completed a mission, the Sect rewarded him with 30,000 contribution points. These 30,000 contribution points were just a number if not used, and he didn't know when he would return after going out this time. Therefore, Zhang Hao prepared to go to the Treasure Pavilion to see if there were any treasures he could exchange for.
Arriving at the Treasure Pavilion, there were also many Sect Disciples waiting here to exchange for precious treasures.
The Treasure Pavilion mainly had four floors. The first floor contained common treasures, which didn't require many contribution points.
Starting from the second floor, there were some relatively rare treasures.
Adding some contribution points from previous missions, Zhang Hao also had nearly forty thousand contribution points. This was enough to go to the fourth floor and 'sweep' for treasures.
On the fourth floor of the Treasure Pavilion, there weren't too many treasures. According to categories, there were some weapons, Dan, and even some secret techniques.
Zhang Hao didn't need weapons and secret techniques. He walked directly to the Dan area. Although Zhang Hao was an Alchemist, being an Alchemist wasn't just about being able to refine Dan. Sometimes, he also needed to prepare medicinal ingredients. Therefore, not just any Eight-rank Alchemist could refine all Dan.
Breaking Emperor Pill: Can increase the chance of breaking through to Martial Emperor by thirty percent.
Spirit Cleansing Pill: Can clear accumulated Dan poison and purify Impurities within the body.
Poison Avoidance Pill: Can dispel all poisons.
...
These Dan were not bad, but unfortunately, none of them made Zhang Hao feel tempted. Therefore, he skipped them directly.
Just as Zhang Hao was feeling a little disappointed, a Dan caught his eye.
blood spirit pill: A Dan refined by Dan Zu ten thousand years ago. Legend says it can greatly help Martial Warriors awaken the Bloodline within their bodies.
Can help Martial Warriors awaken the Bloodline within their bodies? Zhang Hao couldn't help but feel a little excited when he saw this. However, when he saw the note below, it was as if cold water had been poured on him.
This is a failed product of Dan Zu's Alchemy. The only test subject exploded and died, so future users should be mentally prepared before trying it.
"What the heck, after taking it, you'll explode and die?" Zhang Hao couldn't help but be stunned when he saw this.
"Let's appraise it!"
After pondering for a long time, Zhang Hao still decided to use his Appraisal skill. He wanted to see what was going on.
After Zhang Hao held the bottle of Dan in his hand.
"Ding dong! A bottle of unknown Dan has been detected. Do you want to appraise it?" The System's prompt sounded.
"Appraise!" Zhang Hao silently chanted in his mind.
"Ding dong! Appraisal successful. For specific information, please check the System panel." The System's prompt sounded.
