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Eastern King Continent, Eastern King Sect.
As the undisputed uncrowned king of the Human Race in the Nine Phoenix Realm, the Eastern King Sect possesses unfathomable strength, which even the Nine-Phoenix Dynasty greatly fears.
On this day, along with a sudden piece of news that spread throughout the Nine Phoenix Realm, the Eastern King Sect also urgently convened Elder Council. Even the Grand Elder "Daoist Taiyi," who had been cultivating in seclusion in the sect's Secret Realm, was brought out and personally appeared in the Discussion Hall to preside over the meeting.
The Daoist Taiyi wore a purple-blue Daoist robe, his hair and beard were all white, and he was somewhat thin, but his gaze was as vast and boundless as the cosmos, so that anyone who looked into his eyes for a moment would be momentarily dazed.
"What are your thoughts on this news that has just surfaced?" Daoist Taiyi asked calmly, seated in the main seat.
The Eastern King Sect stood up and said respectfully, "Master, this matter is truly strange. The one who released the news was from the Nine-Phoenix Clan. After passing on the news, he actually committed suicide on the spot, his soul dissipating. As a result, there are many mysteries surrounding this matter, making it difficult to verify the authenticity of the news."
"Do we still need to prove its authenticity? The message that guy sent out not only included photos, but also detailed information about the origins of the Nine-Phoenix Clan, its Heavenly Mandate Race, and its Fruit Position. Aren't these all solid evidence?" A middle-aged man in a purple robe with a stern face said loudly.
He is the Peak Master of Heavenly Thunder Peak of the Eastern King Sect, Late Sage Manifestation, who cultivates Thunder Method. He possesses exceptionally strong combat power and is known for his fiery and straightforward temper.
Heavenly Water Peak also spoke up, "Junior Brother Tianlei is right. The Nine-Phoenix Clan's wolfish ambitions are now obvious. They have been hiding for countless years, and the number of Deities within the Imperial Dynasty must be extremely astonishing."
If, after we've conquered the Lu Wu Realm and Qiongqi Realm, and our strength is greatly weakened, the Imperial Dynasty suddenly erupts, there's a high chance they'll annihilate us and seize sole control of the Nine Phoenix Realm!
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the many elders of the Eastern King Sect Discussion Hall changed instantly, their faces turning cold as they looked at the Daoist Taiyi in the main seat, awaiting his final decision.
Daoist Taiyi stroked his beard, then suddenly chuckled, took out a letter, and said, "This is a letter sent by the Lu Wu Realm Alliance. Take a look!"
"The Lu Wu Realm Alliance?" The elders looked at each other in bewilderment and quickly released their Divine Senses.
A moment later, the elders' expressions flickered, indicating that they were tempted.
It was Heavenly Thunder Peak who spoke first, "I think we should follow the advice in the letter from the Lu Wu Realm Alliance. We should proactively withdraw from the Lu Wu Realm, hold the World Interstice, and leave the Direct Lineage of the Nine-Phoenix Clan in the Lu Wu Realm. By using the Lu Wu Realm, we can weaken the Direct Lineage power of the Nine-Phoenix Dynasty."
"That's right, it's only fair. The Nine-Phoenix Clan wanted to annex us, and now that their scheme has been exposed, we should retaliate in kind! Although it's not appropriate to attack them directly, we can still trick them a bit!"
"Agree!"
"I agree as well!"
One by one, the elders of the Eastern King Sect expressed their agreement. Daoist Taiyi calmly surveyed the area below, pressed down with one hand, and the noise in the arena instantly disappeared.
A cold smile curved his lips as he spoke, "Since the Nine-Phoenix Clan is ruthless, don't blame us for being unjust. Send a message to the Human Race army to withdraw from the Lu Wu Realm. If we have the chance, we'll also create some obstacles for the Nine-Phoenix Dynasty's Direct Lineage forces to slow down their withdrawal."
Also, inform the five major races —the Giant Spirit Tribe, the Fire-Bathing Tribe, the Demon Race, and others—that if they wish to coordinate their actions, they can do so together!
"The Demon Race? Could they be in cahoots with the Nine-Phoenix Clan?" an elder worried.
"Don't worry, the Demon Race is also riddled with internal conflicts. The Nine-Phoenix Clan's actions were definitely kept secret from the Demon Race. As a result, their hopes of gaining the Demon Race's support are just wishful thinking."
"I see this as a good opportunity to sow discord between the Demon Race and the Nine-Phoenix Clan. We can even bypass the Nine-Phoenix Dynasty, learn from the Lu Wu Realm, and establish Alliance, no longer obeying the Nine-Phoenix Clan's orders," said the ambitious Heavenly Fire Peak Master.
These words struck a chord with the other elders and Peak Masters, and even the expression on Daoist Taiyi's face changed slightly, as if he were about to be moved.
However, the old man did not immediately express his opinion, but only said, "We should address these issues after we have thoroughly understood the strength of the Nine-Phoenix Dynasty. Without knowing how much power the other side is hiding, it is best not to act rashly. We should withdraw our disciples from the Front Lines first."
"I will obey the Grand Elder's command!"
In an unknown space in the central region of the Ten Thousand Demon Continent, countless projections of divine power appeared; they were the true rulers of the seven great Demon Kingdoms.
After a brief silence, the Green Mastiff Old Ancestor spoke, "The Imperial Dynasty's actions have gone too far!"
These few words set the tone for the meeting.
The Sky Fox Old Ancestor stroked his beard and chuckled, "It's understandable that the Imperial Dynasty wants to unify the Nine Phoenix Realms, but keeping it from us, their fellow Demon Race brethren who have shared joys and sorrows, is a bit much!"
"Hmph, what compatriots? You treat them as fellow Demon Race, but who knows what they think of you?" The speaker was the Divine Ape Old Ancestor, whose incredibly strong body stood straight, wisps of scorching heat emanating from his nostrils, and a flash of fury occasionally appearing in his eyes.
Among the seven major Demon Kingdoms of the Ten Thousand Demon Continent, the Explosive Flame Divine Ape Clan has the best relationship with the Nine-Phoenix Clan and has always been a staunch supporter.
Unexpectedly, the Jiufeng Imperial Clan still did not reveal even the slightest bit of information about their Fruit Positions. This made the Divine Ape Old Ancestor feel betrayed, and he, who always had a fiery temper, could not tolerate this humiliation.
"Since the Imperial Dynasty has gone so far, we no longer need to be polite."
Previously, news came from the Human Race that they had joined forces with our Demon Race to evacuate the Lu Wu Realm, leaving the Nine-Phoenix Clan's Direct Lineage there, resulting in a mutually destructive outcome for both Lu Wu Realm.
In the Old Ancestor's opinion, this plan is excellent. We don't need to take any action. It allows us to maintain a bottom line, avoid a complete break with the Imperial Dynasty, and weaken the power of the Nine-Phoenix Clan, thus restoring a balance of power in the Nine Phoenix Realm.
Moreover, these Direct Lineage the Nine-Phoenix Clan didn't die in vain. They also significantly weakened the Lu Wu Realm Alliance, laying the foundation for the subsequent Third Stage of the war. It was a win-win-win situation, definitely worth a try!
The Spirit-Slaying Old Ancestor flapped his transparent wings, a glint of cunning flashing in his scarlet pupils, and said this.
"Destroying Spirit's words make sense, I agree!" The Heaven-Swallowing Old Ancestor said in a shrill voice, wagging his thick, long tail.
The other Demon Race Old Ancestors exchanged glances and nodded in agreement. Then, they jointly issued the order for the Demon Race Army to withdraw from the Lu Wu Realm. The projection dissipated, and the space returned to calm.