Bring Down the Mountains, Tear Down the Temples, and Destroy Lanshan

Attacking Mist Mountain was part of Jiang Sheng's settled plan.

Since the Lanshan Sect refused to submit, it had placed itself on the opposite side from Jiang Sheng.

No matter who had given the Lanshan Sect its confidence, or who stood behind it, Jiang Sheng had to destroy Mist Mountain to uphold his own authority.

Attacking Foothill Mountain and severing its lineage had been a warning to everyone.

Attacking Mist Mountain, however, would rally their combined strength.

For all the breadth and prosperity of Cloud Perch Continent, it had only eight major sects. Jiang Sheng had destroyed one. By joining the other sects to destroy another, he would secure enough space and resources for his plans to come.

And for the Prosperous Cloud Sect and the others, attacking Mist Mountain was the pledge of allegiance they had to offer Jiang Sheng.

If they would not even attack Mist Mountain, how could Jiang Sheng expect them to serve him?

Inside Foothill Mountain's Cloud Hall, Daoist Yunzhen, Daoist Yuan Hua, and Daoist Shanxing exchanged glances. Once they understood Jiang Sheng's meaning, they rose and voiced their agreement.

Daoist Qingzhao and Daoist Danping agreed in unison as well.

Only Qixia True Lord of the Qishan Sect looked pained. Though he had long expected this, the thought of brothers turning on each other still left a bitter taste in his mouth.

Jiang Sheng studied their expressions, then said, "Three days. Fellow Daoists, please stay at Foothill Mountain for now. I've already arranged chambers for you."

The banquet ended, and Jiang Sheng watched the True Lords depart.

The Fireward Rhino King came over and asked curiously, "Master, why not take them straight to attack Mist Mountain? Why give them three days?"

Jiang Sheng smiled. "To see which mighty figure truly stands behind the Lanshan Sect,