"How terrifying!"
"How can the Heaven Tribulation Alliance have so many people?"
"It seems they've developed rapidly over the years. No wonder they dared to attack the Sacred Realm Sect directly this time."
"Could it be that the Hundred Sects Assembly finally made them too restless to sit still?"
"Then what about us..."
Of the Ten Great Sects, all but the Sacred Realm Sect and Myriad Worlds Sect had now gathered together.
After all, they understood the principle that when the lips are gone, the teeth will feel the cold. Besides, the purpose of selecting the Ten Great Sects had always been to resist the Heaven Tribulation Alliance.
"If the Sacred Realm Sect is truly destroyed, we'll be next."
"Besides, every sect is watching right now. They can't all rush to help; most will surely wait and see."
"We have to act, and we have to stand with the Sacred Realm Sect."
"We must... preserve the Sacred Realm Sect."
Hearing this, the other sect leaders nodded solemnly. If the Sacred Realm Sect were destroyed, the momentum of the sects would vanish completely.
Then they would be at the Heaven Tribulation Alliance's mercy.
"Are we heading to the Sacred Realm Sect now?"
"Let's go, but... don't act rashly. We'll watch the situation first."
"The gap in strength is enormous. We have to find the right moment to strike."
"Catch them off guard!"
"Good. Let's go!"
The eight great sects hurried toward the Sacred Realm Sect. Just as they had expected, many other sects had learned of the situation, but most were holding back and watching.
Some sects had a bit of courage, and knew what the Heaven Tribulation Alliance was after. They, too, chose without hesitation to go to the Sacred Realm Sect's aid.
For a time, friend and foe alike