"Chang Kong Sea has requested reinforcements?"
On Huanwang Island in Weiying Sea, Shu Changsheng received the secret report from Chang Kong Sea with some surprise.
Once he confirmed the report's authenticity, however, a complicated expression crossed his face.
A trusted subordinate said, "True Lord, Chang Kong Sea may really be facing disaster this time."
Another said, "Li Haoran has the Primordial Origin Sect behind him, considerable resources under his command, and no shortage of pride. For him to lower himself enough to ask for help, he must truly be under tremendous pressure."
"We heard about it earlier, too. Seeing how effective the counterattacks by those roughneck cultivators were, the Corpse Immortal Sect increased its support for those rogue cultivators. Many formidable figures emerged, gradually nibbling away at their former territories."
"They haven't governed effectively like we have here, curbing the Demonic Path's resurgence. All these years, the more they fight, the more enemies they have!"
"Whatever the case, this is a splendid opportunity!"
"Exactly. If we can secure Chang Kong Sea for the Heavenly Court, or even bring Du Sea into the fold and reclaim both, then..."
Imagining the merit and prestige Shu Changsheng would gain from accomplishing these things, everyone grew greatly excited.
Shu Changsheng could not help feeling tempted himself.
As the saying went, people fought for a breath of pride, and Buddhas for a stick of incense. The divine position of Heavenly Lord was bestowed by the Heavenly Court.
What great god with the qualifications and prospects would not wish to seize this opportunity for promotion?
There was a subtlety here: divine immortals cultivated by reforging their true spirits into divine souls. Bound by the Heavenly Court's laws, their strength and cultivation realms were subject to tremendous restrictions.
Relying solely on their own strength, Shu Changsheng, Li