Six alliances faced off as the winds shifted; a True Lord emerged from seclusion to discuss the alliance leader

After Ning Country fell, no one dared to underestimate the Holy Origin Alliance anymore.

For a time, everyone in all sects felt insecure.

The Crimson Cloud Sect and the Celebrated Origin Sect both originated in the West Kingdom.

After the Celebrated Origin Sect joined Holy Origin Alliance, Crimson Cloud Sect immediately felt insecure and sent envoys to bring together Mystic Tranquility Palace, a side sect in the West Kingdom, to curry favor with the Heavenly Star Mystic Sect.

Heavenly Star Mystic Sect is a righteous Nascent Soul sect in the Yong Kingdom, which originally suppressed Parting Hate Gate. Now that Parting Hate Gate has joined the Holy Origin Alliance, it is natural that Tianxing Xuanzong needs to create momentum for Lihenmen.

Therefore, this righteous Nascent Soul sect announced the establishment of the Heavenly Star Alliance, whose members included the West Kingdom's Crimson Cloud Sect and Mystic Tranquility Palace.

In addition, some small, destroyed sects, also living in fear, traveled thousands of miles to join the Heavenly Star Alliance.

First it was the Holy Origin Alliance, then the Heavenly Star Alliance.

The remaining sects were naturally all in a state of fear.

As a result, in just a few months, the sects of the twelve kingdoms united and formed a situation of confrontation between six major camps.

Besides the two alliances mentioned above, there are also the Orthodox Mystery Alliance, led by the Liexuan Sect of the Zheng Kingdom Arrayed Mystery Sect; the Buddhist Alliance, led by the Lotus Temple of the Yuan Kingdom; the Sword Alliance, led by the Liheng Sword Sect of the Li Kingdom, which unites many sword sects; and the Vast Waves Alliance, which is a joint alliance of the Jade Spring Sect, the Flower Washing Sword Sect, and the Turbid Wave Pavilion.

The six major factions each occupied a region, dividing the map of the twelve kingdoms into pieces.

The once loosely organized and free-governed twelve kingdoms, which had maintained a balance of power for thousands of years, shattered completely in just a few months, and entered a period of mutual confrontation.

However, apart from the six major factions, there are many other sects and forces that have not united, either because they are strong enough on their own or because they have announced the closure of their mountains.

For example, the Profound Firmament Sect of the Zhao Kingdom, and the Compassionate Chan Way of the Yuan Kingdom, and so on...

Amidst this chaos, everyone knew perfectly well—

The real storm is yet to come.

Chen Shuangbai stood Jade Screen Peak, gazing at the distant horizon in the direction of Ning Country.

The clouds there had an unnatural dark red hue, as if they had been stained with blood.

That was a strange phenomenon caused by the Holy Origin Alliance's rampage and blood sacrifices in Ning Country to cultivate Devil Cultivation Method. Even though we were thousands of miles away, we could still feel that unsettling Sha Qi.

"Master."

Gao Yi's voice came from behind him, tinged with urgency, saying, "A message has arrived from the sect, requesting that you leave the mountain."

Chen Shuangbai withdrew her gaze, turned to Gao Yi, and nodded calmly. "Let's go."

The dark red sky in the distance resembled a ferocious beast with its jaws wide open, waiting to devour all living beings.

The mountain wind howled, blowing his blue Daoist robe. As the robe fluttered, a faint sound of a sword emanated from his body, as if a long-silent sword was slowly being drawn from its sheath.

Chen Shuangbai felt no fear whatsoever; on the contrary, a fierce fighting spirit was burning within his chest.

The path of spiritual cultivation is inherently a journey against the current.

Fight against fate, fight for that sliver of hope.

They fought against the land, for that last inch of opportunity.

To compete with others is to fight for that bit of luck.

To contend with the Dao, to contend for the qualification of immortality!

So what if it's the Holy Origin Alliance? So what if it's Nascent Soul True Lord?

If you don't even have the courage to face it, then what's the point of cultivating the Tao or seeking the truth?

That's right--

A sword flashes across the cold stars, a vast landscape unfolds in the palm of one's hand.

Do not say that the road ahead is full of dangers; I will draw my sword and face the heavens.

Myriad Phenomena Hall

Chen Shuangbai descended into the hall, first startled, then a genuine smile appeared on her face. Her steps became lighter as she stepped forward to greet and congratulate the True Lord beside True Lord Qingchen, whose body was surrounded by the colorful light of Nascent Soul Divine Ability divine power.

"Congratulations on your emergence from seclusion True Lord!"

The man turned around. He was extremely tall, dressed in a dark robe, with his hair tied up with a golden crown. His robe was decorated with patterns of mountains, rivers, and dragons. He had a pair of sword-like eyebrows and an outstanding appearance. His features were extremely sharp, but his eyes were a deep blue, like a bottomless abyss, which transformed his sharpness into a dignified and imposing presence.

Looking into their eyes, one can't help but feel as if they are about to fall into their embrace!

It is none other than True Person Bo!

Oh no, now he should be called True Lord!

Chen Shuangbai couldn't help but sigh, saying, " The True Lord's timely emergence from seclusion... has greatly increased the chances of victory for our Vast Waves Alliance in the current situation!"

True Lord Qingchen was also delighted. He turned to his junior brother beside him, pointed at Chen Shuangbai, and said, "Look, look! This is the Dao Child I've chosen. His elixir is of the highest grade; he's a sure thing to become a Nascent Soul True Lord in the future!"

Then, the Jade Spring Sect turned to Chen Shuangbai and said, "Junior Brother Bo has successfully broken through to the Nascent Soul and taken the Daoist name [ Jihai ]."

"The rain has stopped, the sky is clear, the sea is calm, and the river is peaceful... Sect Master, you are truly refined!"

Chen Shuangbai flattered True Lord Qingchen.

True Lord Qingchen reverted to his unruly nature, while his junior brother True Lord Jihai displayed a calm and composed demeanor, befitting a sect leader and founding senior brother.

True Lord Jihai would never dare to tease his senior brother True Lord Qingchen. Instead, he looked at Chen Shuangbai and said in a clear and steady voice, "If I remember correctly, you were still in the Foundation Establishment Late Stage before I went into seclusion... Your pills were of the highest grade, so you deserve the position of Dao Child!"

"You flatter me, Your True Lord!"

"No need for so many formalities!"

After the three took their seats, Yi Chongyue and Shi Yubai soon arrived from outside the hall. As for the other Golden Core True Person, they all went to Hengzhang City and Lihai City to guard against the invasion of the Holy Origin Alliance.

Looking at True Lord Qingchen and True Lord Jihai, Chen Shuangbai felt a little more at ease.

With two Nascent Soul True Lord in charge, and with the assistance of the Flower Washing Sword Sect and the Turbid Wave Pavilion, the Vast Waves Alliance, although still relatively weak among the six major factions, at least has the confidence to compete with the Holy Origin Alliance.

True Lord Qingchen said, "The danger to the Holy Origin Alliance is imminent; we must not be complacent."

"Junior Brother, the time is just right for you to emerge from seclusion."

"I have already sent letters to both factions, requesting a joint meeting of the Vast Waves Alliance, inviting Old Man Fish Pillow of the Flower Washing Sword Sect and Fellow Daoist Mu of the Turbid Wave Pavilion to discuss our next steps."

" Shuangbai, you'll join us too."

The three factions have formed an alliance. Although they have a bond of friendship and there is no clear distinction between primary and secondary factions on the surface, the most taboo thing for an alliance is the lack of a clear distinction between primary and secondary factions.

With the Holy Origin Alliance facing a crisis, if the Vast Waves Alliance continues to fight amongst itself, let alone confront the Holy Origin Alliance head-on, it will likely fall apart due to internal strife!

Therefore, True Lord Qingchen's purpose this time, besides discussing how to deal with the Holy Origin Alliance, was primarily to elect an alliance leader who could unite the forces of the three factions, so that they could make quick decisions and coordinate their efforts in wartime.

True Lord Qingchen's meaning is quite clear.

He wanted True Lord Jihai to take the position of alliance leader.

Firstly, True Lord Jihai's cultivation level is sufficient; secondly, he is calm and fair in his dealings; and thirdly, he is not the sect leader of the Jade Spring Sect. Having him serve as the alliance leader can avoid concerns from the Flower Washing Sword Sect and Turbid Wave Pavilion about " Jade Spring Sect becoming too powerful".

After listening to True Lord Qingchen's arrangement, Chen Shuangbai nodded inwardly.

But what puzzled him was--

Although True Lord Jihai demonstrated the strength to deal with Nascent Soul Early Stage at the Late Golden Core Stage, both the Flower Washing Sword Sect and the Turbid Wave Pavilion had at least two Nascent Soul each.

The Flower Washing Sword Sect also has a Supreme Elder at the Nascent Soul Late Stage stage...

Can the position of alliance leader truly fall into our hands?

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