All Sides

"All cultivators on your islands must follow us into battle in this war."

Three days later, within a magnificent, resplendent hall at the heart of Incense Spirit Island, Xu Yuanyang sat in the seat of honor. Looking at the people of Incense Spirit Island below, he spoke coldly.

"This..." The cultivators below looked at one another. In the end, the Incense Spirit Lord rose to his feet, his tone seeming somewhat troubled. "Lord Envoy, it is not that we are unwilling to cooperate, but..."

"There is no but." Xu Yuanyang raised a hand, cutting him off. Staring into his eyes, he said word by word, "This is not a request. It is an order."

"The extermination of the Dragon Palace sea beasts and the evil cultivators of the Hell Ten Paths is a joint decision made by the High Level of the Alliance. What, do you intend to defy it?"

Feeling the killing intent concealed in Xu Yuanyang's gaze, the Incense Spirit Lord fell silent for a moment before finally lowering his head.

"This subordinate would not dare."

"Very good. Gather all cultivators on the island. In seven days, we march to war. Those who refuse will be killed without mercy."

The indifferent tone, brimming with killing intent, made the elders in the hall shudder inwardly. Yet when they recalled the previous battle, their hearts trembled, and none dared voice an objection.

Xu Yuanyang swept his gaze around the room and sneered inwardly.

Sure enough, Brother Lin had been right. If they did not display enough strength, these people would not merely fail to feel awe—they would probably start paying lip service while defying them behind their backs at once.

But after the previous display of force, at least they would not dare oppose them openly. If they still dared