Hua Ziliu sat upright in his armchair, looking at the disciples beneath him. Twenty-one Reverted Elixir disciples stood in neat ranks below.
Within the sleeping hall, the auras of numerous Reverted Elixir cultivators intertwined, making Hua Ziliu frown slightly.
Outside the hall, even more Divine Communion disciples were arriving.
"Our sect has come under attack. First Seat, please issue your orders at once."
"It must be Nongyue of the Blackblood Esoteric Church. Activate the formation and leave that bastard nowhere to run."
"Elder Yang is currently locked in battle with Nongyue. Join forces and kill this fiend..."
"Why do Elder Yang's abilities seem somewhat like Sword Cultivation divine powers...?"
The disciples in the hall spoke all at once, their discussions ceaseless.
Hua Ziliu remained silent. Those below were all his trusted disciples, as well as the sect's elite.
Given time, the people in this hall would ascend to his present position and take charge of the Longevity Sect's future. Together with the Six Desires Heavenly Demon within the sect, they would become the foundation of the Longevity Sect.
"Master, activate the formation."
A voice rang out.
"Yes, Master."
"That thief Nongyue bears a deep grudge against our sect. We absolutely cannot let him escape today."
The Longevity Sect's mountain-guarding grand formation had been established over many years, with several halls in the sect serving as its cores. Hua Ziliu's sleeping hall was one of them.
Once the various central nodes were activated, the Nine-Heaven Absolute Net would unfold, covering everything within a hundred li. Even an Immortal True Person would not dare claim they could easily escape.
Hua Ziliu's face was as dark as water as his gaze swept over every disciple's face in the hall.
Perhaps it was too early, yet it was exactly the right time.
"The patriarch