A Thousand Years of Scheming

"Keep a close watch on the Azure Cloud Continent and pay close attention to any movements there!" Inside the Sun God Hall of the Myriad Spirits Sect, Zhou Xuansheng instructed Jiang Tao, "If there are any movements over there, immediately relay the information to me."

"Yes, Sect Master!" Jiang Tao bowed and replied.

He glanced in the direction of the Azure Cloud Continent before asking in a low voice, "Is there any chance our plan will succeed?"

Zhou Xuansheng said calmly, "Over the past few thousand years, I have witnessed countless laughable acts by people."

When there is an external enemy, everyone fights to the death; when there is no external enemy, internal struggles begin to intensify.

The Azure Cloud Sect was no exception.

In particular, they had huge conflicts with the Demon Lord, and they only joined forces with Demon Lord because we forced them to.

Now that we've compensated them with so many resources, given them Supreme-Grade Spirit Stone to upgrade their formations, and promised not to attack them for at least twenty years, they're bound to rebel!

"As long as they cause trouble, that will be our opportunity to act."

At this point, Zhou Xuansheng's gaze turned cold and sharp, and he said, "Do you really think that the 20 billion of my Myriad Spirits Sect is so easy to take? That will have to be repaid with blood!"

"Sect Master is wise!" Jiang Tao echoed with a smile. "The Azure Cloud Sect is nothing but a bunch of 'young people,' what do they know?"

This time, we gave them Supreme-Grade Spirit Stone; they're probably ecstatic.

Little did they know, everything was under the sect leader's control.

Zhou Xuansheng nodded slightly and continued, "Let some of our quick-witted Nascent Primordial Spirit Realm disguise themselves as rogue Rogue Cultivator and go to the Azure Cloud Continent."

On one hand, there are still some sects and Great Emperor Realm on the Azure Cloud Continent.

Let this group of the Primordial Spirit Realm instigate conflict among them, while simultaneously sowing discord within the Azure Cloud Sect. Spread rumors about the Demon Lord, create chaos on the Azure Cloud Continent, and ideally, force the Azure Cloud Sect to take action against the Demon Lord. That would be the best outcome.

On the other hand... didn't we send some seeds to the Azure Cloud Sect a few years ago?

Those seeds are all of genius level; in a few years, they will definitely have reached the Golden Core Realm, or even the Nascent Soul Realm.

With so many new resources at the Azure Cloud Sect, it's the perfect opportunity for our people to step forward.

Let our Primordial Spirit Realm find an opportunity to contact these hidden disciples and, through the disciples' perspective, force the Azure Cloud Sect to take action against the Demon Lord.

This plan was proposed by you back then, so you're responsible for perfecting it!

You will personally select those Primordial Spirit Realm... Don't let too many people know about them. If the timing isn't right, then go into hiding!

The higher these seeds climb, the better for us!

"Yes!" Jiang Tao nodded. "Sect Master, if there's nothing else, I'll go make the arrangements now?"

"Go!" Zhou Xuansheng waved his hand.

After Jiang Tao left, Zhou Xuansheng's gaze turned fierce as he looked towards the Azure Cloud Continent: "Even your ancestor didn't embarrass me like this back then, and a few juniors dare to be arrogant in front of me... When I get serious, I'll see how those juniors behave in front of me!"

He was consumed by a raging fire.

For so many years, it has always been the Myriad Spirits Sect that bullies people.

This time, the Myriad Spirits Sect actually lost 20 billion!

This is utterly disgraceful!

Therefore, Zhou Xuansheng was determined to destroy the Azure Cloud Sect!

The Myriad Spirits Sect suddenly lost seven or eight Primordial Spirit Realm, who secretly infiltrated the Azure Cloud Continent.

At the same time, a powerful figure who had just entered the Dao Integration Realm also forcibly suppressed his realm and entered the Azure Cloud Continent.

Although Azure Cloud Master declared that those at the Dao Integration Realm were not allowed to enter the Azure Cloud Continent without authorization, even Azure Cloud Master had no way to check everyone who entered the Azure Cloud Continent.

Especially since he had to suppress Demon Lord every day, he was even less able to notice everyone who entered the Azure Cloud Continent.

On the Azure Cloud Continent, a number of rogue Rogue Cultivator at the Primordial Spirit Realm suddenly appeared.

These Rogue Cultivator seized control of some sects, and two Rogue Cultivator went to the Cloud Mountain Empire and the Cloud Soaring Empire to seek a position.

Meanwhile, inside the Langya Sacred Hall, the Sage Master was also discussing matters with several Dao Integration Realm cultivators.

"Our Langya Sacred Land did not suffer many losses this time, and I think everyone is well aware of the reasons," the Sage Master said slowly.

The other Dao Integration Realm cultivators remained silent, their feelings a mix of emotions.

Why did they suffer the least loss, only paying out 1.5 billion?

Because it was earned with the lives of countless people, it was the money earned by countless people risking their lives.

"A thousand years ago, our Langya Sacred Land and their Azure Cloud Sect actually had a pretty good relationship," the Sage Master continued. "However, over the past thousand years, our relationship has become complicated."

This incident actually gave us a chance to de-escalate the situation.

I'm wondering how our relationship should develop in the future.

"What does the Sage Master mean...?" a Dao Integration Realm cultivator asked cautiously.

The Sage Master laughed and said, "Since I've called you all here, it's not just my idea."

Another Dao Integration Realm slowly said, "I think other sects won't let Azure Cloud Sect off easily, especially Myriad Spirits Sect, which is more likely to do so."

Even if our relationship with the Azure Cloud Sect improves, it probably won't make much difference.

Zhou Xuansheng has been in the Late Tribulation Realm for several hundred years. He is very likely to break through his limit and ascend to immortality!

In other words, the situation in this world is actually being controlled by the Myriad Spirits Sect.

If we arbitrarily befriend the Azure Cloud Sect, it will go against the general trend and be very detrimental to our Langya Sacred Land.

Admittedly, our Langya Sacred Land possesses profound resources, and Zhou Xuansheng cannot dictate to us. However, this will inevitably weaken our Langya Sacred Land.

Therefore, I think it is not advisable to associate with the Azure Cloud Sect under the current circumstances."

The third person at the Dao Integration Realm continued, "That's what I meant too."

Because the Azure Cloud Sect's strength is merely superficial.

Admittedly, they possess the terrifying power of sixteen Tribulation Realm!

However, all of this power came from the Demon Lord, not from the Azure Cloud Sect itself.

Now that the Azure Cloud Sect has acquired a large amount of resources and enhanced its foundation, I even feel that a new conflict is bound to break out between the Azure Cloud Sect and the Demon Lord.

There was a deep-seated hatred between them, a hatred that bordered on life and death.

This is irreconcilable!

The Sage Master nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, and said with a smile, "Alright then, let's continue to maintain a relationship with the Azure Cloud Sect that's neither too close nor too distant. When we have nothing to do, we can also cause them some trouble."

If they can't even handle these problems, then let them be wiped out!

By the way, didn't Jia Sheng send a few geniuses to the Azure Cloud Sect?

Those geniuses should have distinguished themselves in the Azure Cloud Sect by now, right?

Let's get them moving!

Ideally, we could bring back two more of the Azure Cloud Sect's most prized treasures.

Several Dao Integration Realm laughed and said, "Alright, we'll send someone to secretly contact those disciples and get them to make a move!"

Several years ago, they even infiltrated the Azure Cloud Sect with a few people on their side!

After discussing the matter with the others, the Sage Master returned home. Looking at Kong Xiuping, who was cultivating, he pondered for a long while before asking, "Would you like to visit the Azure Cloud Sect?"

"Father!" Kong Xiuping looked at the Sage Master in astonishment.

The Sage Master smiled and said, "You've already mastered the Anger Character Art, why don't you go teach that brat a lesson?"

A surge of anger rose in Kong Xiuping, and he immediately said, "I'd like to go, but I'm afraid it will affect the overall situation."

The Sage Master shook his head slightly. "How could your playful bickering affect the overall situation? If you wish to go, I will send someone to accompany you; consider it a formal visit to the Azure Cloud Sect!"

"Holy crap!"

Kong Xiuping nodded vigorously, his face filled with delight and longing.

He's going to get revenge!

The Sage Master smiled and nodded, "When you go, please pay a visit to Azure Cloud Master as well."

By the way, you should find dao companion too. I took a look, and that woman from the Azure Cloud Sect is quite nice. Why don't you go and ask her for her hand in marriage?

I'll bring a few female disciples with you and let them help you... Let me think about it, and I think Kong Qinghan, Bai Bing, and Jiang Li are all good choices. Let them come with you to the Azure Cloud Sect!

They've been itching to visit Zhang Yang for ages, why don't you take them there on your way?

Kong Xiuping stared blankly at his father, sensing that something was hidden beneath his father's smile.