Given the current state of affairs in the country, the Vast Waves Alliance can no longer maintain its old-fashioned "I won't attack unless attacked" mentality.
attack!
attack!
Attack again!!!
Three armies of cultivators set off from the Jing Kingdom, Wu Country, and Qiankun, heading towards the Yuan Kingdom and Zheng Kingdom.
The three mighty armies of cultivators and the sky-covering fleet of flying ships caused all the minor sects and factions to open their doors and kneel in surrender, while the major sects and factions kept their gates tightly shut, hoping not to be targeted.
Such a large gathering of cultivators attracted attention from many sides even before the army set off.
But the Sword Alliance did not react at all.
The Heavenly Star Alliance seemed to be stunned, showing no reaction whatsoever to the request to pass through the Yong Kingdom.
The Arrayed Mystery Sect of the Zheng Kingdom, the Compassionate Chan Way of the Yuan Kingdom, and the leaderless Renewed Net Sect all withdrew their forces and frantically reinforced their own sects, while sending envoys to the Vast Waves Alliance, Heavenly Star Alliance, and Sword Alliance.
The envoys went to the Vast Waves Alliance and the Heavenly Star Alliance to apologize, while they went to the Sword Alliance to seek help on the grounds of righteousness.
But this didn't help.
Two large armies from Wu Country and Qian Kingdom have attacked Zheng Kingdom from two directions and have already started fighting at the forward outposts of the Arrayed Mystery Sect.
The border of the Zheng Kingdom, the front-line stronghold of the Arrayed Mystery Sect.
For a long time, the Zheng Kingdom was occupied by the Arrayed Mystery Sect.
Therefore, even at the forward outposts, layer upon layer of formations shone on the mountaintop, connected together, covered with dense runes, shimmering with a faint spiritual light.
Talismans, Sword Qi, Divine Ability, spells, and spiritual light and firepower rained down from the densely packed cluster of interconnected flying boats in the distant sky.
Every now and then, several beams of profound light, as thick as heavenly thunder, would shoot out from within, crashing heavily onto the formation of this stronghold, shaking the very foundation of the formation. As a result, all the Orthodox Mystery Alliance cultivators stationed there were struck as if by a heavy blow, with blood seeping from the corners of their mouths.
Each of the two armies was guarded by more than three Nascent Soul True Lord, plus a dozen Golden Core True Person, several Foundation Establishment cultivators, and countless Qi Refining cultivators.
No matter how much the Arrayed Mystery Sect reinforced this place over the years, it only delayed things a little longer.
Three days later.
The two armies of the Vast Waves Alliance broke through the Orthodox Mystery Alliance's forward strongholds one after another, like two sharpened knives, ready to plunge into the heart of the Zheng Kingdom.
At the same time.
The third army, which set out from Jing State and passed through Zhao State, had already reached the gates of the Xuanxiao Sect in Zhao State for a brief stop for supplies.
Looking at the vast fleet of warships in the sky, the rising rays of light representing Golden Core True Person and the four rays Divine Ability light representing Nascent Soul True Lord, all exuded a powerful and divine aura.
The sect leader of the Profound Firmament Sect, True Lord Xuanyuan, who had recently emerged from seclusion to heal his injuries and was at the Nascent Soul Early Stage realm, immediately led his disciples toward the largest warship in the middle, intending to pay their respects to the army's commander.
On the deck of the flying boat stood a three-story pavilion, entirely made of white jade, with flying eaves, brackets, carved beams and painted rafters, exuding exquisite beauty and magnificence.
Chen Shuangbai was in deep meditation when a massive amount of spiritual energy emanated from a jade bottle placed before him. With a flick of his Divine Ability, it surged into his body like swallows returning to their nests. Then, through the circulation of his profound arts, it transformed into magical Law Power and returned to his Dantian to nourish his Nascent Soul.
This jade bottle contains some extremely compressed spiritual liquid, brought from the Dew Radiance Pool, which is perfect for Chen Shuangbai's cultivation.
Knock knock knock!
A distinctive young voice Feiguang out from outside, "My lord, True Lord Xuanyuan of the Profound Firmament Sect has come to pay his respects."
Chen Shuangbai slowly opened her eyes, and the jade light in them gradually faded.
"Please, Fellow Xuanyuan Yuan, proceed to the side hall."
"Yes."
A moment later, inside the side hall.
Because the [ Shadow Chang'e Feather Robe ] was destroyed by Xuanchengzi, he now wears a blue-gold robe, with a plain white sword hanging at his waist. As he walks, his sleeves flutter, and he is surrounded by the Grand Yin of the moon. He is handsome and elegant, with the air of an immortal.
As soon as Chen Shuangbai stepped into the hall, True Lord Xuanyuan and his two disciples rose to their feet and came forward to pay their respects.
" Xuanyuan pays respects to Far-Reaching Luminous Sword Immortal!"
Behind him, Han Zhao and Zhao Shiyong had complicated expressions, but they dared not be negligent. They also bowed and greeted him, saying "Greetings, Sword Immortal."
No need for such formalities.
Chen Shuangbai sat directly in the main seat, then with a slight lift, a gentle force lifted the three of them. He asked softly, "The army is setting off and will need to stop here for half a day to resupply. It's quite an expense for your sect."
True Lord Xuanyuan hurriedly said he dared not, only saying, "It is in accordance with morality and reason for the alliance to use force against Net Chan Dao and Orthodox Mystery Alliance, especially since they intended to seize my Vast Waves Alliance first... It's just a mere Spirit Stone; my family has only just joined the alliance, and it is precisely the time to make some contributions."
That's well said.
Chen Shuangbai was quite satisfied.
In fact, their own army could have avoided passing through the Profound Firmament Sect's mountain gate, but True Lord Jihai specifically instructed Chen Shuangbai to stay there for a few days.
This serves two purposes: firstly, to win over the Profound Firmament Sect, and secondly, to deter others with ulterior motives.
Before coming here, Chen Shuangbai thought that the Profound Firmament Sect would be somewhat dissatisfied, but now that he sees it... it seems that this True Lord Xuanyuan has indeed learned his lesson after the death of his senior brother, True Lord Wuling.
The two discussed the current situation.
However, most of the time, Chen Shuangbai was the one talking, and True Lord Xuanyuan was the one listening.
The latter's subservient attitude made Han Zhao and Zhao Shiyong, who were behind him, feel ashamed, but they could only lament their own lack of strength and the fact that their sect had recently suffered a great calamity.
True Lord Xuanyuan felt a bitter taste in his mouth, but the smile on his face never stopped; in fact, it could be said that he looked somewhat obsequious.
If you're going to be subordinate to someone, you should act like one.
Chen Shuangbai knew that the Profound Firmament Sect also had their grievances, but grievances aside, as long as you pretend to be submissive, that's still submission.
Chen Shuangbai chatted with True Lord Xuanyuan for a while longer.
With half a day coming to an end, True Lord Xuanyuan took the opportunity to bid farewell.
True Lord Xuanyuan stood up, cupped his hands in a salute, and said, " The Spirit Stone and materials needed by the army have been delivered one after another... If the Sword Immortal has any other needs, please feel free to ask."
Seeing that the three of them were about to leave, the sword immortal sitting in the main seat slightly raised his hand, "Fellow Daoist, please wait."
True Lord Xuanyuan looked up and saw the sword immortal in the main seat stand up, walk towards him, pass by him, and come to the outside of the hall.
A fierce wind howled, causing the swordsman's robes to flutter in the breeze, exuding an indescribable air of freedom and elegance.
True Lord Xuanyuan felt uneasy and cautiously walked towards the back half of the path, asking, "Sword Immortal... is there anything else you need?"
Chen Shuangbai chuckled softly, her gaze fixed on the clear blue sky to the southwest of the Zhao Kingdom, and said:
" Xuanyuan Xuan Yuan, it seems that half of the Zhao Kingdom's territory is still in the hands of the Black River Water Manor, right?"
Upon hearing this, True Lord Xuanyuan was momentarily confused.
Chen Shuangbai turned to look at him, her jade-like eyes gleaming with a bright, white light, and then she heard him say these words:
"Now that your sect has joined my Vast Waves Alliance, I will wipe out this Water Mansion that has opposed your sect for hundreds of years!"