That day.
The Origin Sect mobilized in force.
The Teleportation Gate in Liangshan City opened, and large numbers of cultivators at the Spirit Martial Realm and above stepped through, vanishing in an instant.
By now, the impending war between the two top-tier great sects was no secret.
Southwind Prefecture.
After Lian Guming announced preparations for war, the entire Heavenly Corpse Sect went on high alert.
The Heavenly Corpse Sect's heightened security.
It also lent an air of menace to the cultivation world of Southwind Prefecture.
After all.
The Heavenly Corpse Sect was a top-tier great sect in Southwind Prefecture, and its every move could affect countless matters.
Just as the Origin Sect's businesses spanned the Thirteen Prefectures of Great Zhao.
The Heavenly Corpse Sect's businesses were likewise spread throughout the land.
After both sides declared war.
Businesses belonging to both the Heavenly Corpse Sect and the Origin Sect suffered destruction and deadly attacks in various locations, with clashes between the two continuing unabated.
However—
What truly deserved everyone's attention.
Was not the covert friction between the two sects, but the coming battle.
"Sect Master, word has arrived that many Origin Sect cultivators are already heading toward Southwind Prefecture."
An elder reported within the Heavenly Corpse Sect.
They were now watching the Origin Sect's every move.
The Heavenly Corpse Sect also had eyes and ears in Northcloud Prefecture.
Lian Guming's expression remained unchanged as he said calmly, "I already know about this. Has Qin Shujian made any moves?"
"We have not found any trace of Qin Shujian yet, but he will certainly come."
"Mm. Put the sect on alert and prepare for battle."
"Yes!"
Only after waving the elder away did a trace of coldness appear on Lian Guming's face.
A chilling murderous intent quietly spread through the great hall.
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