Ten Thousand Ways To Eliminate Players

Indeed, the good fortune of protagonists in novels, who level up by defeating lesser monsters one after another to gain experience, doesn't exist in reality. The sudden turmoil engulfing the city stirred Lin Bai deeply.

Those in the Mahayana Realm, anywhere they went, were beings who controlled entire regions, second only to Crossing Tribulation experts.

Crossing Tribulation experts, who were preparing to ascend, would not take action unless absolutely necessary. Their cultivation had already reached the heavens, surpassing this world's capacity. If they made a move, it could trigger a thunder tribulation, leading to either ascension after surviving it or utter destruction.

Thus, those in the Mahayana Realm could be said to be the absolute rulers of this world.

The appearance of twelve such rulers at once showed just how highly the Righteous Seven Sects and the Demon Five Sects regarded him.

Against such rulers, the only method Lin Bai could use was the red string of the Matchmaker. However, he only had four strands left, meaning he could bind at most four people.

The side effects of the red string were too great; he couldn't bind it to himself. Furthermore, the Gold Edge Card couldn't seal opponents two Levels higher than him. This meant his original tactics were no longer applicable.

Even if he had the opportunity to use the Gold Edge Card to seal Mahayana Realm masters, he could seal at most four of them.

Four against eight, the chances of winning were still not great.

If the Righteous Seven Sects could dispatch one Mahayana Realm master, they could dispatch a second. As for the Righteous Door behind Lin Bai, it was merely an empty shell; it was impossible for any grand masters to emerge and fight for him.

A true crisis of survival!

However, if he could handle this wave, he would truly establish a solid foothold in this world, not like his current state as an unstable shell.

"Alliance Hierarch, how should we respond?" Xin Shang asked, his face etched with worry.

He Qin and the others looked anxious. Everyone looked expectantly at Lin Bai. The joy brought by the conquest of the Beast Control Sect had already been completely washed away by this shocking news.

Long Lin felt a whirlwind of emotions, cursing his terrible luck. If he had just fabricated any random excuse back then, he wouldn't have earned the reputation of betraying his Sect, and now he wouldn't be trapped without an escape route.

Mahayana Realm! They were monstrous existences capable of sundering heavens and splitting earth with a mere gesture. How could their small group possibly cope with them?

Others could join the Justice League under the guise of surrender.

But these individuals had tied their fates to Lin Bai's warship. If Lin Bai fell, everyone in the Justice League would be targeted for elimination.

More than a dozen small sects could be annihilated, and it would mean nothing to huge organizations like the Righteous Seven Sects. For them, the death of tens of thousands of people in exchange for stability was a small price to pay.

In the numerous righteous-demonic wars, countless sects had been reduced to ashes, yet weren't new ones eventually established in their place...?

"Why the panic?" Lin Bai swept his gaze over the crowd, a disdainful curl on his lips. "They haven't arrived yet, have they? It will take at least seven days for the fastest among them, right? We can conquer a Sect in an hour at most. Who knows how strong we'll be in seven days? Just over a month ago, I was all alone, with only about a hundred Players from the Beggar Gang by my side. Who would have thought that a month later, I'd be renowned throughout the world, requiring Mahayana Realm masters to be dispatched to deal with me?"

"If Mahayana Realm masters are dispatched, other experts, unless absolutely confident, definitely won't dare to attack us," Wan Qifeng said, glancing at Cangming Sword Immortal and Sword Nineteen behind Lin Bai. "Even if we set out to conquer other sects, we can take down two at most. After all, we need time for travel as well."

Lin Bai smiled, and his smile prompted everyone in the hall to smile as well. "Sect Leader Wan," he said, "that's not how you calculate it. First, the Righteous Seven Sects and the Demon Five Sects aren't in the same location, so they can't possibly arrive simultaneously. As long as they don't come at the same time, we might be able to defeat them one by one. Second, we're mobile, and they'll be chasing us. This will buy us a significant amount of time. The Righteous Seven Sects and the Demon Five Sects aren't a monolithic bloc; the likelihood of them jointly encircling us is very low. Third, they have Mahayana Realm masters, but we also have the grand masters of the Righteous Door. After all, I came here to realize the Heavenly Dao, not to seek death. Appropriate pressure can help me grow, but if the pressure becomes too great, someone will naturally step in to alleviate it for me..."

The first two points weren't particularly striking, but the third served as a potent reassurance to everyone.

Exactly! Someone as prodigiously talented as Lin Bai would be a treasure in any sect. How could the grand masters of the Righteous Door allow him to be in a dangerous situation? Lin Bai got whatever he asked for. To say there wasn't a grand master secretly watching over him—not even a ghost would believe it!

Feeling the shift in everyone's mood, Lin Bai smiled again. "So, do you understand? Just do what you need to do. If we can weather this storm, we'll earn the qualification to negotiate with the Righteous Seven Sects. By then, the Justice League will have a solid footing, and everyone can calm down and cultivate the arts of laws together. Great prospects await you all."

Saying this, he stood up and stretched out his hand. A large handful of Spirit Fruit appeared in his palm. He scattered them with a wave. "First, eat some Spirit Condensing Fruit to replenish your energy. Our upcoming enemies will be very powerful. When I can't handle them alone, I might need you to join the battle."

They just loved the way Alliance Hierarch Lin casually distributed heavenly treasures as if they were nothing.

Everyone accepted the Spirit Fruit, their spirits invigorated. They declared their loyalty to Lin Bai, though their expressions of commitment varied:

"We will fight for the Justice League until our last drop of blood!"

"This humble one will definitely fight to the death!"

"This is what your subordinate ought to do..."

Lin Bai raised his hand, gesturing for silence.

The hall immediately quieted down.

Lin Bai said, "Does anyone else have suggestions or questions? Since everyone is here, let's discuss everything thoroughly."

Ma Changcheng asked, "Alliance Hierarch, which Sect are we targeting next?"

"Naturally, it's Wash Flower Valley," Lin Bai said. "Isn't there a prodigy there who even provoked us? We'll go and recruit her first. Besides, aren't you all looking for suitable people to cultivate the Way of Love?"

Knowing smiles spread across the faces of many male Cultivators.

"Alliance Hierarch, the Heavenly Dao Sect has issued an order permitting surrender. What if those surrendering sects join us and then cause trouble from within?" Ge Feiyun said. "In my opinion, we should place restrictions on the sects that join later, control their words and actions, or perhaps simply turn them all into Puppets..."

"There's no need," Lin Bai interrupted her, speaking righteously. "What does the Justice League stand on? Justice and benevolence. Now there are Players everywhere. If we resort to such methods, and word gets out, wouldn't the reputation we've painstakingly built be utterly ruined? The Righteous Seven Sects are already slandering us, causing the public to view us differently. At a time like this, we should protect our reputation even more carefully."

What reputation do you even have? Hasn't the Justice League reached its current state through your swindling, deception, and unscrupulous expansion? You were just talking about going to Wash Flower Valley to snatch women!

Everyone grumbled inwardly.

Ge Feiyun said, "Alliance Hierarch, reputation is important, but it shouldn't become a liability!"

Lin Bai glanced at Ge Feiyun and then instructed the Players who were whispering amongst themselves, "Silver, inform Justice Weekly. They are to announce that all members within the Justice League can share all patents within the alliance for free, without any licensing fees."

To the Players, the confrontation between the Justice League and the Righteous Seven Sects was merely another round of exciting festivities. They hoped for as much chaos as possible; the more chaotic it became, the more money they could make, and the greater their profits.

Moreover, unlike Xin Shang and the others, the Players had absolute confidence in Lin Bai. They didn't believe for a second that he would be defeated by the Righteous Seven Sects so quickly!

This was destined to be a protracted war.

"Yes," [Silver] responded briskly.

Ever since [Lonely Old Man] deleted his account and [Crispy Rice] took power, [Crispy Rice] had only cared about his own turf in Qian City.

With Lin Bai around, the major and minor affairs of the Beggar Gang had essentially fallen onto his ([Silver]'s) shoulders. This greatly pleased [Silver]. The resentment he once felt for defending [Lonely Old Man] had long since vanished. After all, if [Lonely Old Man] hadn't stepped down, how would it have been his turn to rise? Such were the normal ups and downs of life.

Xin Shang and the others were stunned.

The newly joined Long Lin instantly panicked.

With the Beast Control Sect's core Cultivation Techniques confiscated, people from every sect were eyeing the Demon Beasts they had raised; their division was inevitable.

He had been counting on patent rights to recoup some losses, but before he could even set a price, Lin Bai shared the patents within the alliance in the blink of an eye. Wouldn't he suffer a disastrous loss now?

If he couldn't collect money from within the alliance, who from the outside would pay him patent fees?

"Alliance Hierarch, sharing patents might not be beneficial for the alliance's development," Long Lin said, mustering his courage. "The Demon Beasts our Beast Control Sect has painstakingly raised..."

Hu He and the others glared at him.

"Sect Leader Long, didn't we discuss this before?" Lin Bai interrupted him. "All beings are equal. Since the Demon Beasts have joined the Justice League, they naturally possess a status equal to that of other members. You can no longer consider them private property! From now on, humans and Demon Beasts from the Beast Control Sect will be managed separately. You will still lead the Cultivators. Xiao Bai will manage the Demon Beasts. In the future, when Demon Beasts and Cultivators cooperate, they will sign equal contracts. There will no longer be any talk of who is taming whom."

Little White Fox was overjoyed. As expected, in Master's heart, there was no distinction between high and low status.

In the hall, the Transformed Demon Beasts glanced at Lin Bai, then at their former masters, their expressions complex.

Although Lin Bai had started the trend of Beast-eared ladies, which led to them being constantly harassed by Players, one couldn't deny that the concept of equality Lin Bai proposed still moved them. If possible, who would want to be controlled by others, their destinies not even in their own hands?

Throughout the ages, Lin Bai was the first to propose equality between humans and Demon Beasts. This point alone was enough to make them willing to die for the Justice League.

Moreover, he also held the Transformation Pill, which allowed the Monster Race to Transform directly without enduring various trials. Transformation meant a rapid increase in strength. Equality, combined with the Transformation Pill, could potentially allow the Monster Race to secure a place in this world, perhaps even establish their own kingdom.

As for becoming Beast-eared ladies?

Even Lin Bai didn't force them to take on that appearance.

If not, there would be no need for Players to painstakingly persuade them; a single decree would leave them no choice but to Transform.

Thinking about it this way, the Justice League really seemed quite good...

While the Demon Beasts were satisfied, the people of the Beast Control Sect were in an uproar. Their Spirit Stones had been carved up, patent fees waived just like that, and now even their Demon Beasts were being taken away. What was left for the Beast Control Sect?

Everyone else who joined the Justice League had reaped benefits. Why were they, the Beast Control Sect, being torn apart and left with nothing?

"Alliance Hierarch, I, Long Lin, object," Long Lin said, his face grim as he advocated for his rights. "The Beast Control Sect depends on Demon Beasts for battle. Separating the Demon Beasts will cause our Cultivators' combat power to plummet. You constantly speak of fairness, but surely you can't suppress the Beast Control Sect like this! Yes, we had ulterior motives when we surrendered, but we confessed our intentions before joining the Justice League. You also said you would let bygones be bygones. So why are you targeting us now?

"Alliance Hierarch, do you want Demon Beasts but not people? Today you treat the Beast Control Sect this way; tomorrow it could be other sects. If you issue orders in the morning and rescind them by evening, in the long run, the Justice League will inevitably fall apart due to internal discord. Who will sincerely dedicate themselves to the League then? Besides, the Beast Control Sect has invested immense resources in raising these Demon Beasts. The Hierarch can't simply take them away with a word. I object."

As if you've already dedicated yourselves to me!

Lin Bai scoffed inwardly. You brought this misfortune upon yourselves. Who else was to blame? My dear big brother, of all things, just had to have this dream of annihilating the Beast Taming Sect. Although he was currently infatuated with the City Lord and might have already forgotten the delightful surprise the Beast-eared lady had brought him, a mission is a mission. It doesn't change based on my big brother's whims!

"Sect Leader Long, you are mistaken," Lin Bai said, shaking his head and interrupting him. "Does signing a contract mean the Beast Control Sect can no longer fight alongside Demon Beasts? You've said yourself that you consider Demon Beasts partners and family. Shouldn't family members be equal? Or are those just empty words? If you genuinely cherish Demon Beasts, you should agree with my proposal. Moreover, you've spent day and night with these Demon Beasts and have surely formed bonds. I believe that when the time comes to sign contracts, the Demon Beasts will prioritize choosing you."

"But..." Long Lin was so frustrated he felt like he could vomit blood.

"Sect Leader Long, I know the Beast Control Sect feels wronged," Lin Bai said, looking at Long Lin with a sincere and thoughtful expression. "But the Justice League is at a critical juncture of survival. I am aware of the sacrifices everyone is making. Once the League overcomes this crisis, the Righteous Door will compensate you appropriately. The Righteous Door possesses Laws, various miraculous Cultivation Techniques, and many unimaginable heavenly treasures. Even a slight inclination of these resources towards the Beast Control Sect would be enough to benefit you for a lifetime. If worst comes to worst, once my Cultivation of the Heavenly Path is successful, a single word from me will be enough to change your destinies..."

Empty promises, always empty promises! What if you don't survive? My sacrifices are tangible and real!

Long Lin fumed internally. "Alliance Hierarch, I fail to see how this action benefits the League's development."

Lin Bai glanced at him. "Canceling patent licensing fees within the League means that the secret techniques and Dan Fang of various sects can be freely accessed. Firstly, this can rapidly increase the strength of the League's members. Secondly, didn't the Righteous Seven Sects say that those who feigned surrender in the past would not be held accountable? If they join the Justice League and acquire the secret techniques of other sects, such as the Dan Fang from Medicine King Valley—would the Pill and Spirit Sect, which has selfishly guarded its Dan Fang for tens of thousands of years without leaking them, still allow those who learned them to continue existing in this world?"

HISSS!

Everyone drew in a sharp, cold breath.

All secret techniques shared! Once you surrender to the Justice League, whether you look at them or not is no longer up to you...

An open conspiracy!

This was a naked, open conspiracy targeting the Righteous Seven Sects' policy of no repercussions for surrender.

As long as you surrender, you become part of the Justice League. If the Justice League exists, everyone benefits. If the Justice League is destroyed, then only one fate awaits its members: death...

Don't even mention that Players are present and that secret techniques will eventually be made public. Players, too, will eventually be held accountable!

Lin Bai appeared to be responding to the Righteous Seven Sects' strategy, but wasn't he also warning his own people, deterring them from entertaining other ideas?

"There's one more point," Lin Bai said with a smile. "The Beast Taming Sect is one of the Righteous Seven Sects and controls Demon Beasts throughout the world. If the Demon Beasts within the Justice League obtained equal and free status, and word of this spread, what would other Demon Beasts think? Would they consider the League better, or the Beast Taming Sect better? By spreading the ideal of freedom, if even one percent of Demon Beasts develop a favorable view of the Justice League, we will gain a significant advantage on the battlefield. Perhaps, at a critical moment, it could even save your lives.

"In the current situation, we cannot be confined by the gains and losses of a single city or region. We need to consider things from a strategic perspective. Weakening the enemy's strength as much as possible and creating more trouble for them—that is our success."