The Great Scarlet Reach had Three Great Factions.
The Five Poisons Cult, the Nine Nether Alliance, and the Crimson Blood Sect.
The Nine Nether Alliance consisted of three sects: the Soul-Slaughtering Sect, the Soul-Severing Sect, and Heavenly Demon Valley. Their sect masters took turns serving as its Alliance Leader.
These factions were not to be underestimated. Even individually, the Soul-Slaughtering Sect, the Soul-Severing Sect, and Heavenly Demon Valley were no weaker than the Southern Reach's Limitless Sect and Red Feather Sword Sect, and might even be stronger.
United as the Nine Nether Alliance, the three sects possessed formidable overall strength.
"Things haven't been peaceful in the southern Great Scarlet Reach lately, either. The Five Poisons Cult and the Nine Nether Alliance have joined forces to launch an all-out assault on the Crimson Blood Sect."
"Hah! The Crimson Blood Sect is worthless. All Nine Venerables went to the Southern Reach, only to return utterly defeated. Even the Crimson Blood Profound Venerable was gravely injured. Of course the Five Poisons Cult and the Nine Nether Alliance would seize the chance to nibble away at their power."
"I heard that two of the Crimson Blood Sect's five remaining Venerables have already died. The other three, including the Crimson Blood Profound Venerable, fled in disgrace. I wonder if it's true."
"Shh! Stop talking. No matter how badly the Crimson Blood Sect has fallen, it isn't something people like us can discuss. Wuyi City is their trump card. If their people hear us, we're done for."
Even a camel starved to death was bigger than a horse. The people of the Great Scarlet Reach were fierce and would come to blows over a single disagreement, but they still held its Three Great Factions in considerable awe.
Qin Hao listened as he ate, gathering plenty of