Hehe, I'm Here to Ambush, Sword Pointed at the Empress!

Central Province, Eastern Profound Domain.

Within the Heavenly Absolute Mountain Range, at the border between the Liyue Immortal Dynasty and the Nine Absolutes Sect.

Nine Absolutes Sect encampment.

An elderly man in grey robes with a gaunt face erupted with a powerful aura, his voice deep and heavy:

"The Liyue Immortal Dynasty, under the rule of Ye Qingge..."

"Has always been arrogant and overbearing, looking down on everyone. They have bullied our Nine Absolutes Sect in every way possible, seizing our spirit veins and mineral essence mines!"

The old man was named Du Jiuyou, an elder of the Nine Absolutes Sect.

His cultivation had already reached the mid-stage of Body Integration, and combined with his expertise in poisons, his combat prowess was exceptionally fierce.

This time, Lei Jue had sent him here personally.

He was to ensure a great victory in the opening battle and secure an immediate success.

Although both sides had deployed a large number of elites within the Heavenly Absolute Mountain Range, the highest cultivation level of the cultivators usually stationed there was only the Void Refinement realm.

Lei Jue's plan was that by launching a sudden sneak attack with thorough preparations, they would surely make the Liyue Immortal Dynasty suffer a massive loss!

Ideally, they would plunder or destroy all of the opponent's spirit veins and mines.

Following that, a fierce battle would erupt between the two sides.

Then, allies like the Jiang Clan and the Zuo Clan could intervene as the situation unfolded.

Since everyone was about to completely tear off the mask of civility, there was no need to worry about being too ruthless.

Inside the camp!

The disciples of the Nine Absolutes Sect stationed here were initially surprised; why would the sect suddenly take action against the Liyue Immortal Dynasty?

This was no small matter.

The overall strength of the Liyue Immortal Dynasty was significantly greater than that of their Nine Absolutes Sect, and in past conflicts, they were usually the ones who suffered!

Why would they suddenly prepare for an all-out war?

Many were still confused, but seeing that the Eighth Elder, Du Jiuyou, had come in person, they believed that this time, a real storm was coming.

Du Jiuyou paused for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Rest assured, I have only come ahead to make deployments. Shortly, a large number of elite reinforcements from the sect will arrive!"

"This time, we must drive the Liyue Immortal Dynasty out and take back the spirit veins that belong to us!"

He knew some of the inside information, aware that ancient clans like the Jiang Clan would be acting in concert, which gave him confidence.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone revealed smiles.

They immediately expressed their support, feeling that since the sect was sending more elites, there was nothing to worry about.

"Good! We will follow Elder Du's orders in everything!"

"Drive the Liyue Immortal Dynasty out, and we will monopolize the spirit veins and mines here!"

"It is time for revenge!"

"Over the past few hundred years, have we not lost enough brothers to the Liyue Immortal Dynasty?"

"This time, we shall wash away our shame!"

The four hall masters of the Nine Absolutes Sect stationed here spoke with righteous indignation.

Yet, in their eyes, flickers of greed were evident.

How many resources did the Liyue Immortal Dynasty control within the Heavenly Absolute Mountain Range? If they could truly drive them away, all of this would be theirs!

Even if most of it had to be handed over to the sect, the scraps left over would be more than enough to satisfy them.

The killing and fighting in the world of cultivation.

It was all for the sake of resources.

Du Jiuyou watched their expressions, nodded with satisfaction, and said with a sinister tone:

"Very good!"

"Tomorrow, you four hall masters will lead the vanguard to wipe out their defensive outposts first."

He paused, then added: "When the time comes, I will personally lead the elites to charge in. Caught off guard, we will surely slaughter them until none are left, leaving them wailing in despair!"

The several hall masters of the Nine Absolutes Sect exchanged glances and nodded vigorously.

They had been stationed here for many years.

They were extremely familiar with the Liyue Immortal Dynasty's defensive points, so once the war began, having them lead the charge was indeed the best choice.

Furthermore, this was a golden opportunity to earn merit!

The four hall masters spoke almost in unison: "We will follow Elder Du's orders!"

And at almost the same moment.

On the other side of the Heavenly Absolute Mountain Range, within the territory controlled by the Liyue Immortal Dynasty.

At this moment.

Inside a palace carved directly into the heart of a mountain, the eight great generals of the Liyue Immortal Dynasty were gathered together.

Sitting at the head of the table, however, was a woman dressed in palace attire.

The eight commanders all possessed cultivation at the early stage of the Void Refinement realm, and having spent years guarding the Heavenly Absolute Mountain Range, they were seasoned in slaughtering demonic beasts.

It could be said that every one of them was a figure with a fierce and intimidating aura.

Yet, at this moment, facing that woman in palace attire, they were like mice seeing a cat, not daring to even draw a heavy breath.

They all knew that this woman was one of the Empress's most trusted confidants.

At the same time, she was the commander of the Black Shadow Guard, in charge of meting out punishments; the tortures she had developed were enough to make anyone in the entire Immortal Dynasty tremble with fear at the mere mention of them.

Such as the Immortal Offering Bones, the Fairy Ascending to Heaven, and the Ten Thousand Immortals Soul Dissipation...

The names sounded quite poetic.

But anyone who had witnessed the punishments knew that, let alone cultivators, even immortals could not endure them!

In the midst of the silence.

The woman in palace attire suddenly raised her eyes and asked in a charming, seductive voice: "How are things proceeding?"

Immediately, one of the generals replied respectfully:

"Reporting to the commander, everything is ready."

"According to your instructions, we have set up formations at every stronghold and prepared sufficient spirit stones, talismans, and other supplies."

The Black Shadow Guard commander Wei Lan nodded and smiled: "Good! You may all return to your duties; now, we simply wait for them to take the bait..."

As her voice fell, the eight great generals were silent for a moment.

Then, one of the generals could not help but ask: "Commander, are you certain that the Nine Absolutes Sect will make a move against us?"

Although the two sides often had friction, there had not been a large-scale battle in over a decade.

A few days ago, after Ye Qingge returned from Cangwu Mountain.

She had first issued an imperial decree to mobilize a large number of elite guards, causing the defensive strength of the Heavenly Absolute Mountain Range to increase by an exaggerated tenfold!

Now, even the commander of the Black Shadow Guard had come in person, which, in the eyes of these generals, was truly excessive.

Wei Lan was a cultivator at the late stage of the Body Integration realm, not far from breaking through to the Mahayana Realm.

Using her in this small Heavenly Absolute Mountain Range was a massive waste of talent.

These various actions had initially left the eight generals feeling uneasy, wondering if the Empress was dissatisfied with them.

It was only now that they understood: the plan was to move against the Nine Absolutes Sect.

Wei Lan raised her eyes, glanced at them, and said indifferently:

"Since His Majesty has given the order, she naturally has her reasons. We only need to execute it beautifully."

"Do you understand?"

The eight generals straightened their expressions and hurriedly said: "We understand! We shall go personally to guard each stronghold!"

"We will arrange all the elites and wait for the enemy in full readiness!"

Wei Lan waved her hand and said: "Go!"

The sun rose and the moon set.

Amidst the tense preparations of both sides, a day passed quietly.

Early morning.

In the mountain forest, the thick mist had not yet dispersed.

Within the encampment of the Nine Absolutes Sect, however, an aura of grim slaughter already permeated the air, and everyone was fully armed and ready to depart.

The four hall masters each gathered their own elite subordinates.

Everyone stood in a valley, their fighting spirit soaring.

"After fighting with the Liyue Immortal Dynasty for so long, today we can finally put an end to it!"

Among these Nine Absolutes Sect disciples, many harbored deep hatred for the Liyue Immortal Dynasty.

After all, the two sides frequently clashed, and their grievances had accumulated over time.

Both sides inevitably had friends and family who had died at the hands of the other, and now they could finally vent their rage.

Du Jiuyou swept his gaze around with a sinister look and said in a low voice: "Remember, strike fast and finish it quickly! Destroy them with the greatest speed!"

"This is a sneak attack!"

"We must end the battle before they can react. Kill as ruthlessly as you can! Do not consider the consequences!"

A bloodthirsty, hideous grin appeared on Du Jiuyou's face: "The Sect Master said that the Heavenly Absolute Mountain Range is only the beginning. This time, we will completely annihilate the Liyue Immortal Dynasty!"

"Even the Empress Ye Qingge will be reduced to our plaything!"

"Heh heh heh..."

As these words fell, everyone felt their hearts surge with excitement, their blood boiling within them.

Ye Qingge was a pinnacle existence in the cultivation world, whether in terms of talent, status, or beauty.

If they could capture her and turn her into their plaything.

Just thinking about it made their blood pump and left them unable to extricate themselves; it was simply too wonderful to imagine.

Du Jiuyou took a deep breath, issued his final order, and shouted, "Go! Carve me a bloody path!"

"As you command!"

A heaven-shaking roar echoed throughout the mountains.

The next moment, countless auras erupted, and astonishing fluctuations of magical power rippled outward.

The four Hall Masters of the Nine Absolutes Sect were the first to soar into the sky, transforming into streaks of rainbow light as they streaked toward the distance.

They were likewise at the Void Refinement realm.

The others followed rapidly, their momentum fierce and aggressive, sweeping toward the Liyue Immortal Dynasty like a swarm of locusts filling the sky.

There was only one goal for this journey.

Kill everyone, seize all resources, and disregard all consequences!