Schemes of All Sides
"Fellow Daoist Lin, I think we can send an elite force to attack a key stronghold of the Heaven Origin Race to distract them. I'm willing to lead the team."
Shen Long volunteered.
Dozens of Spirit Transformation cultivators have gathered at the front line. Some of them possess Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure Spirit Transformation treasures. If they are outmatched, other Spirit Transformation cultivators will come to their aid.
Most of the Heaven Origin Race members are gathered in six places: Heaven Origin Mountain Range, Heaven Origin City, and four strongholds. Heaven Origin City is the front line, where more than a dozen Spirit Transformation cultivators are gathered.
The Heaven Origin Mountain Range are the sacred land of the Heaven Origin Race, where a large amount of cultivation resources are stored, and the four strongholds serve as transit points for supplies and gathering points for soldiers.
The Human Race's Spirit Transformation clashed multiple times with Spirit Transformation cultivators from the Heaven Origin Race and Purple Charm Race clans, with dozens of Spirit Transformation cultivators engaging in chaotic battles, supporting and cooperating with each other.
Under these circumstances, it would be very difficult to kill a Spirit Transformation cultivator.
Shen Long planned to attack a stronghold. Firstly, the number of Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivators in the stronghold would not be too large, and secondly, the stronghold had stockpiled a large amount of cultivation resources.
"Attack a key stronghold of the Heaven Origin Race? That's a good idea. Which fellow Daoist would be willing to go with Fellow Daoist Shen?"
Lin Xiang asked.
"Attack a key stronghold of the Heaven Origin Race? As far as I know, there are four strongholds between the Heaven Origin Mountain Range and Heaven Origin City, all of which are equipped with fifth-order Formation. One or two Spirit Transformation cultivators would not be able to take them down. Sending too many Spirit Transformation cultivators would make it difficult to achieve significant results at the front."
Li Wenbin objected.
"Yes! If it were that easy to take them down, we would have done it already."
True Monarch Taihao echoed.
In their view, this is a waste of energy and effort.
"I am Liu Yuyun, and I will accompany Fellow Daoist Shen on this errand!"
A White-Skirted Woman with a slender figure spoke up.
"I've heard that Madam Liu's Lineage is very powerful in the Green Plum Realm."
Shen Long asked politely.
Mo Wuya had already introduced him to the situation of other Spirit Transformation cultivators. Liu Yuyun came from the Liu Clan of the Green Plum Realm, which was the Liu Clan from which True Monarch Seven Stars originated.
"Madam Liu's ancestors ascended to the Lingxu Realm and joined the Big Dipper Pavilion."
Lin Xiang explained.
The other Spirit Transformation cultivators introduced themselves, thus establishing an acquaintance.
"Alright, then I'll go with Madam Liu and bring twenty Nascent Soul Cultivator with me."
Shen Long said.
"No problem, I have no objection."
Liu Yuyun agreed.
"This matter is entrusted to you. As for the attack on the Heaven Origin Race's stronghold, you can handle it yourselves; we won't interfere."
Lin Xiang said.
Shen Long and Liu Yuyun agreed, as having too many insiders would hinder their operation.
After a short while, Lin Xiang announced the end of the meeting, and all the Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivators returned to their respective residences.
Back at the Spirit Control Garden, Shen Long sat down in a Cyan Stone Pavilion, where Master Ice Silkworm and Han Yuwei were both present.
"Is the fight about to start?"
"Master Ice Silkworm asked."
Shen Long nodded and recounted the contents of the meeting.
"You're going to attack a key stronghold of the Heaven Origin Race?"
Master Ice Silkworm exclaimed in surprise.
He knew that Shen Long possessed the Water Qilin Bead. Spirit Transformation cultivator could use this treasure to weaken the power of a fifth-order Formation, but breaking a fifth-order Formation was not easy.
"There are too many Spirit Transformation cultivators at the front lines. Killing even one Spirit Transformation cultivator is not easy; it often requires multiple Spirit Transformation cultivators to work together, and the results are not significant."
Shen Long said.
"You've just advanced to the Spirit Transmutation Realm. Wouldn't it be safer for you to stay on the front lines and assist? If you go to the rear, you might not be able to capture a key stronghold, and if you encounter a powerful enemy, Senior Liu might very well abandon you and run away."
Han Yuwei analyzed.
Shen Long has only been in the Spirit Transmutation Realm for a short time and does not possess Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure. Logically, he should be better off fighting on the front lines.
Deep behind enemy lines to cause trouble, but unable to defeat the Spirit Transformation cultivators of the Heaven Origin Race, Liu Yuyun may not be able to provide timely support.
"Don't worry, Mistress. I'm confident I can do this."
Shen Long was full of confidence.
"Be careful! If you can't win, run away. Don't force it. As long as you're alive, you can always fight again."
"Master Ice Silkworm gave instructions," he said.
"Thank you for the reminder, Master. I will be careful."
Shen Long agreed.
After chatting for a while, Shen Long returned to his residence to rest.
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Heaven Origin Mountain Range, Heaven Origin Garden.
Yin Shi, Yin Qing, Yin Hao, and Bi Yuan were sitting in a Cyan Stone Pavilion, talking about something.
"Lady Yin's Life Soul Lamp has gone out. It seems something has happened to her. I hope Yin Chi and Yin Shuo can successfully destroy that Spatial Node."
Yin Qing frowned and said.
"Has Lady Bian not returned yet? Even if we cut off the Human Race's retreat, it won't be easy for our Heaven Origin Race and Purple Charm Race alone to wipe out the Human Race cultivators of the Heaven Origin Race."
Yin Shi's expression was solemn.
The Heaven Origin Race simultaneously dispatched Spirit Transformation cultivators to destroy the Spatial Node connecting the Green Plum Realm to the Heaven Origin Realm, and also sent Spirit Transformation cultivators to other realms to seek assistance.
"Not yet. If the Golden Scale Race is willing to support us, even if Yin Chi and the others fail, our pressure will be less."
Yin Hao said.
Bi Yuan nodded and said, "Yes! The Golden Scale Race is the ruler of the Golden Glaze Realm, and their overall strength is even stronger than that of the Purple Charm Race. However, getting their help won't be easy."
"They will agree to help if the offer is right. Many fellow Daoists have left the Heaven Origin Realm, which has weakened our strength considerably. We must strengthen our vigilance and not Human Race any opportunities."
Yin Qing expressed her concerns.
"Most of our clansmen are stationed in the major strongholds, each guarded by Spirit Transformation cultivator and protected by a fifth-order Formation. Even if Human Race Spirit Transformation were to attack, they wouldn't be able to take it down in a short time. What I'm worried about is that fifth-order Ice Flood Dragon. The clansmen we sent to the North Cold Ice Plain to investigate have all perished. They must have been eaten by the fifth-order Ice Flood Dragon."
Yin Shi frowned deeply.
"If the Human Race cultivators learn of the existence of that fifth-tier Ice Flood Dragon and subdue it, and if it then helps Human Race, the pressure on us will be even greater."
Yin Hao analyzed.
"That's impossible. The higher the rank of Demon Beast, the harder it is to subdue. If this dragon could be subdued so easily, we would have made our move long ago."
Bi Yuan expressed his opinion.
"That's true, but we still need to be on guard. That fifth-tier Ice Flood Dragon is indeed a hidden danger. It's fine if it sides with us, but we're afraid it might side with the Human Race."
Yin Qing frowned and said.
The fifth-tier Ice Flood Dragon is incredibly powerful; whichever side it leans towards gains strength, and it can even turn the tide of battle.
"It is indeed a hidden danger, and we still need to find a way to solve it. If it cannot be used for our benefit, then we should eliminate it."
Bi Yuan's face was filled with murderous intent.
"A fifth-tier Flood Dragon is not easy to deal with. It would take at least five Spirit Transformation cultivators working together to have a better chance of success. We don't have that many people right now, so let's leave it for now."
Yin Hao said.
"Yes! A fifth-tier Flood Dragon has an exceptionally strong physical body; it can withstand Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure. We, on the other hand, cannot withstand its attacks head-on."
Yin Qing expressed her strong agreement.
Just then, a slender woman in a green dress descended from the sky and landed in front of them.
"Lady Bian, you've returned from the Golden Glaze Realm! Is the Golden Scale Race willing to provide us with assistance?"
Yin Qing asked impatiently.
"It took me a lot of effort to persuade them. They were willing to help, but they put forward some conditions: they wanted a sum of cultivation resources and two Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure."
The woman in the blue dress frowned as she spoke.
Bian Rong, early stage of the Spirit Transformation.
"You agreed to their request?"
Yin Qing pressed for an answer.
"No, I changed the terms. I offered them some fifth-tier materials and a sum of cultivation resources, and that's how they agreed to send troops."
Bian Rong said.
When will they send troops?
Yin Shi asked.
"We need to give them half the resources first before they'll send troops."
Bian Rong said, taking out four Jade Slip of different colors and handing them to Yin Qing and the other three.
Yin Shi scanned the area with his Divine Sense and frowned, saying, "They have quite the appetite, wanting so many three-thousand-year-old spirit medicine and fifth-grade refining materials."
"As long as they send troops, we can give them these resources. You can handle this matter."
Yin Qing said.
Bian Rong nodded and agreed.