Southward

The Tiannan Alliance has been established for nearly three months.

Thanks to Lingxiao City's vigorous propaganda, everyone in Tiannan Prefecture knows that Lingxiao City, Yellow Heaven Sect, Purgatory Sect, Cold Moon Sect, and Huangquan Sect have finally decided to put aside their prejudices, gather all their strength, slay demons and monsters, open up the Tianhe River from north to south, and restore Muzhou.

Among these, the Cold Moon Sect was eager to use the power of the Southern Alliance to intimidate the Demonic Beasts of Muzhou, and thus spared no effort in supporting the propaganda of Lingxiao City.

The Purgatory Sect and the Yellow Springs Sect, one was willing to repair their relationship, and the other, having witnessed the war potential of Lingxiao City, also wanted to turn hostility into friendship. In addition, slaying demons and eliminating evil was a politically correct decision, so both sects naturally responded enthusiastically.

Under these circumstances, even if Yellow Heaven Sect did not want to provoke the Tianhe Demonic Beasts at this time, he could only let the news spread.

After all, when the Tiannan Alliance was established, the Demonic Beasts of Crocodile Dragon Marsh had not yet retreated to the Milky Way.

They dared not stand against the four major powers.

Especially considering that these four major forces originated from the demonic path, and are naturally at odds with the Yellow Heaven Sect.

With the various states of Tiannan having already accepted the establishment of the Tiannan Alliance by major forces to fight against Demonic Beasts, news suddenly spread from Lingxiao City that they would be joining forces with the Yellow Heaven Sect to carry out a major operation aimed at the Demonic Beasts entrenched in Crocodile Dragon Marsh and the Heavenly River north of Huangzhou. This caused an uproar among the people of all states, especially Huangzhou.

Before the Supreme Elders and Sect Masters of the Yellow Heaven Sect could discuss how to refute the rumors, one after another, the Gang Condensing, Core Forming True Disciple, and even the Spirit Transformation True Person had arrived outside the Sect Master's Hall.

"Sect Master! Star Province will join forces with us to wipe out the Heavenly River Demonic Beasts? Is this true?"

"I was initially suspicious that there might be some conspiracy involved. After all, although the relationship between Lingxiao City and us has improved somewhat recently, it's not yet at the point where we can join forces against the enemy. However... when I saw the battle plan circulating in Star Province, I believed it. We will travel north along the Jade Belt River, using the river as a boundary to divide the area into east and west. Lingxiao City will be responsible for the Demonic Beasts west of the Jade Belt River, while Yellow Heaven Sect will be responsible for the Demonic Beasts east of the Jade Belt River. Although the two sides will cooperate, they will not be subordinate to each other. This can perfectly resolve the conflict that may have arisen between us due to our previous estrangement."

"Yes, Crocodile Dragon Marsh is located west of the Milky Way. According to the Jade Belt River, the number of Demonic Beasts Yellow Heaven Sect needs to deal with is only two-fifths, while the number of Demonic Beasts that Lingxiao City needs to eliminate accounts for three-fifths. Of course, perhaps it is because the Purgatory Sect will act with them. Overall, it is commendable that Lingxiao City can accept this tactic. We have seen their sincerity in uniting to fight against the Demonic Beasts."

The True Person Spirit Refining that this was an opportunity not to be missed.

The disciples, on the other hand, were filled with enthusiasm and high morale.

"Over the past year, the Demonic Beasts of the Heavenly River have marched south, wreaking havoc around Crocodile Dragon Marsh, causing countless deaths among our people in Huangzhou, and the deaths of many fellow disciples on the road to fighting the Demonic Beasts! Now that the Tiannan Alliance is launching a major operation to extinguish the Demonic Beasts' arrogance, we, the Nine Swords of Huangtian, are the first to respond!"

"What talent does my junior sister possess!? At only twenty-two years old, she has already cultivated True Qi, and in the future, she may even condense divine sense and become True Person. However, during a visit home, she was targeted by Demonic Beasts and died tragically in Demonic Beasts mouths. This time, I, Xue, will immediately sacrifice myself to make those Demonic Beasts pay for their blood debt!"

"As one of the Six Immortal Sects, Yellow Heaven Sect possesses immense power and Demonic Beasts. How can we allow demons to run rampant above us? Previously, we could say that the situation in Tiannan was complex, and that if Yellow Heaven Sect were to invest too many manpower in fighting the Demonic Beasts, it might give those Devil Dao Sect an opportunity to take advantage. But now, in order to fight the Demonic Beasts, the Tiannan Alliance has been established, and our Tiannan human race is united as one. This time, Yellow Heaven Sect must launch a fierce counterattack, slaughter the Demonic Beasts, and establish the prestige of the Yellow Heaven Sect as a top immortal sect!"

The disciples, filled with righteous indignation, loudly volunteered for battle.

Knowing that the Heavenly River Demonic Beasts had only temporarily fled from the Heavenly River to the Crocodile Dragon Swamp due to pressure from the Divine Sword Tournament, Yellow Heaven Sect resisted fiercely throughout the year, but mainly focused on defense, which naturally made all the disciples hold their breath.

With the Tiannan Alliance launching a major operation, they are all eager to volunteer, wanting to vent their anger.

Hearing the passionate calls for battle outside, the faces of Zhang Taiping, Zhang Lingjian, Tao Changle, Zhao Danqing, and Yu Xuanjing, all Primordial Spirit True Lord, were grim.

"What's going on? Why would Lingxiao City suddenly make this decision?"

Zhang Taiping asked Zhang Lingjian.

"The investigation is still ongoing. According to intelligence, Lingxiao City, having just captured Jiangzhou, should be recuperating for a while. To suddenly start a war now is truly..."

Zhang Lingjian was at a loss for words.

Yu Xuanjing turned to Zhang Taiping: "Elder, your communication with that Crocodile Dragon King..."

"The Crocodile Dragon King was already gathering Demonic Beasts, planning a large-scale southward invasion. He even intended to risk exposing all his power to break through our Yellow Heaven Sect, so as to avoid being attacked from both sides by our Yellow Heaven Sect and Lingxiao City..."

Seeing the slight change in the expressions of the several Supreme Elders, Zhang Taiping quickly added, "Of course, they would have to pay a heavy price to break through our Yellow Heaven Sect. However, the ancient Heavenly Lord of Lingxiao City is too much of a threat. They are willing to pay any price. When I proposed allowing the Demonic Beasts to pass through the Jade Belt River, the Crocodile Dragon King immediately agreed. The fact that the disciples stationed at Crocodile Dragon Swamp have not been attacked in the past few days is the best example."

"We must send someone to clarify with Crocodile Dragon King as soon as possible that Yellow Heaven Sect has absolutely no intention of besieging Lingxiao City with them."

Zhang Lingjian said with a solemn expression, "Otherwise, if the Crocodile Dragon King becomes enraged and implements its original plan, slaughtering through our Yellow Heaven Sect, the losses of the Yellow Heaven Sect will inevitably increase exponentially."

"Clarification? Clarification alone is probably not very useful. We are a member of the Tiannan Alliance. The Tiannan Alliance was established to hunt down Demonic Beasts. The news from Lingxiao City is completely reasonable. Now, the Crocodile Dragon King is probably suspicious. Our so-called cooperation with them to lure Demonic Beasts into the Jade Belt River is just a conspiracy. How easy is it to regain the Crocodile Dragon King's trust?"

Zhang Taiping frowned as he spoke.

"I think that Gu Jinlai must have sensed something, which is why they spread rumors without our permission. Since they are like this, let's go all the way and watch them head north. Then we will attack them from both sides with Crocodile Dragon King and wipe them out completely."

Zhao Danqing said.

"Are you trying to force us Yellow Heaven Sect, to isolate ourselves from the world?!"

Zhang Taiping reprimanded him.

Demonic Beasts are the common enemy of humankind.

Secret collusion is one thing, but if this matter becomes public knowledge, Yellow Heaven Sect will definitely become a public enemy.

Even...

When Lingxiao City and the Demonic Beasts under Crocodile Dragon King's command clashed in a great battle, they ordered a pincer attack on Lingxiao City. It was questionable whether Yellow Heaven Sect's disciples would obey the order.

Even if they falsely accuse Lingxiao City of being the colluder with the Demonic Beasts, it won't work.

After all, many people aren't blind.

They'll see for themselves.

Under the watchful eyes of the public, no amount of flowery language could distort the truth.

"Now that things have come to this, we have no choice but to cooperate with Lingxiao City."

Zhang Lingjian said something.

Then, he sneered, "Isn't Gu Jinlai determined to fight the Heavenly River Demonic Beasts? Compared to us, Gu Jinlai, is the opponent that those Demonic Beasts Kings are eager to eliminate. Therefore, the Crocodile Dragon King will definitely target Gu Jinlai and his Lingxiao City first. We only need to play a supporting role to prove that our Yellow Heaven Sect is indeed involved in the war, and we can still achieve the goal of killing with a borrowed knife."

He paused, then continued, "In fact, if Lingxiao City is truly powerful, and they and the Tianhe Demonic Beasts fight to the death, then our many experts can surge forth and wipe out the Demonic Beasts. At that time, our Yellow Heaven Sect will be the greatest contributor to the extermination of demons in Tiannan."

"Going through the motions without putting in the effort... that's a good method."

Zhang Taiping nodded. "After all, Lingxiao City took the initiative to take over the area west of the Jade Belt River, and there are more Demonic Beasts in the west than in the Gu Jinlai always been a Celestial Master, which makes it easy for Demonic Beasts to hunt it. Under such circumstances, it is understandable that not many Demonic Beasts will die at the hands of our Yellow Heaven Sect."

The other elders nodded in deep agreement.

Soon, everyone had reached an agreement.

"I'll go to Tianhe again. Although that Crocodile Dragon King may not trust us, when the two sides clash, if we, Yellow Heaven Sect, adopt a conservative tactic, they will naturally take the opportunity to back down and shift their main force to deal with Lingxiao City first."

Zhang Taiping said.

"Thank you for your trouble, Elder."

Zhang Lingjian nodded. "Only you, Supreme Elder, could have escaped unscathed from that Demonic Beasts King."

"For the sake of the sect."

Zhang Taiping sighed and left the courtyard.

After Zhang Taiping left, Zhang Lingjian didn't waste any more time.

He quickly recruited a group of Spirit Transformation cultivators who could truly be called the decision-making level.

Unlike True Person Spirit Refining, Grand Immortals who Spirit Transformation into Deity Realms, as the most powerful beings in their sects, have a more thorough understanding of the intentions of the Supreme Elders.

They also understood why their sect had joined the Tiannan Alliance.

It's just to temporarily stabilize Lingxiao City.

Therefore, when Zhang Lingjian conveyed his message to these Spirit Transformation elders, they all said that they would have their subordinates focus on defense and not easily provoke the Demonic Beasts.

After the high-level meeting and the subsequent communication, Yellow Heaven Sect, a top-tier force, also quickly took action.

One by one, the Spirit Transformation cultivators left their sects to organize defenses in various places.

Even the Supreme Elders at the Primordial Spirit Realm have taken on various missions and are stationed at key locations.

However, less than half a day after the sect's Spirit Transformation and Primordial Spirit True Lord left, Yu Fan hurriedly sought out Zhang Lingjian, the sect leader in charge of the overall situation, who was under the leadership of the Yellow Heaven Sect.

Before the person arrives, their spirit arrives first.

"It's terrible! Sect Master, something terribly wrong! The Heavenly River Demonic Beasts have stirred up a giant wave and are sweeping southwards in force, while the Demonic Beasts that had retreated from Crocodile Dragon Marsh are surging back, heading straight for the surrounding fortresses. Their numbers... are incalculable! Judging from their trend... it seems they intend to first destroy our Yellow Heaven Sect, and then storm Lingxiao City for a full-scale decisive battle!"