"The above is the request for aid the Purple Mansion Palace sent our sect... What does everyone think?"
Within the Que Luo Immortal Abode of the Incense Accumulation Sect, Sect Master Nie Yingzhi gathered the Council of Elders to discuss recent events.
The Heavenly Court and the Netherworld Sect had already begun fierce clashes on multiple battlefields. Although the Incense Accumulation Sect remained outside the conflict for now, it had been watching closely.
Now, the Purple Mansion Palace's urgent appeal had reached the various sects, which also meant their ties through the Immortal Dao Alliance would drag them into the conflict.
They had to treat this matter with caution.
"Sect Master, it was no easy task to build what we have today. Should we not be more cautious?"
This was the Pro-Peace Faction speaking.
"Our sect stands alone overseas, perfectly placed to shelter from the wind and rain."
"Watching from behind the ramparts benefits us. It would allow us to preserve our sect's strength to the greatest extent and prepare for the final decisive battle."
"The Immortal Dao and the Netherworld Sect must inevitably fight to determine who holds authority over the Great Dao of heaven and earth. Only by preserving our strength can we retain the capital we need..."
But someone immediately objected. "Precisely because we stand alone overseas, we cannot act like that. Otherwise, if the Netherworld Sect attacks us in the future, who will come to our rescue?"
"Exactly. We finally managed to establish good relations with those long-established Immortal Sects. Refusing aid would surely chill their hearts. Besides, we would have difficulty answering to the Heavenly Court. Doing this would anger them..."
"Morally speaking, it would also damage our sect's reputation."
Nie Yingzhi listened to everyone's opinions, understanding that both sides had valid points.
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