"Join forces with the Soul Refining Sect?" Lin Chuan's pupils contracted slightly.
As a highly unusual existence among second-tier cultivation forces, the Soul Refining Sect was feared even by first-tier cultivation forces. Their unique soul-attacking methods were simply impossible to guard against, and their spiritual energy cultivation could hardly serve as a measure of their true strength. They were an existence that all the major powers of the Central River Continent kept at a respectful distance.
Moreover, if the Soul Refining Sect wished to infiltrate a faction, their practice of devouring souls was enough to make one shudder. Thus, the Soul Refining Sect had never enjoyed a good reputation on the continent. They were somewhat similar to the Origin Sect—powerful and evil.
"Your Three-Eyed Alliance is already capable of becoming a new first-tier cultivation force. However, within the Three-Eyed Alliance, [Daybreak] has the Lin Clan backing it, while [Dawn] has the Origin Sect behind it. Your [Dawn], meanwhile, can only rely on yourselves. Although sects such as the Three Pure Ones Sect and the Heaven One Sword Sect are close to you, you cannot order them about. It is merely a mutually beneficial arrangement. If you can receive the full support of our Soul Refining Sect, then your [Dawn] will have far greater influence within the Three-Eyed Alliance and can act even more freely across the continent," Hun Shang said with a light smile.
Lin Chuan looked at the old man before him and narrowed his eyes slightly.
What Hun Shang said was indeed true. Given [Dawn]'s current situation, they truly did not have a powerful faction entirely under their command. But that did not mean they lacked influence. Besides, even if they cooperated with the Soul Refining Sect, would the Soul Refining Sect obey [Dawn]?
"Sect Master Hun Shang,