It was dazzling with colorful light.
The majestic Heavenly Gate stands high in the clouds, with an extremely rich purple-gold light flowing down from its body. The terrifying light swirls in the heavens and earth, and twelve mountain-like pillars sway within it.
The power of Supreme-Grade Spirit Treasure was displayed to its fullest extent at this moment.
Within the Profound Peak Spirit Mountain, lies the location of the Lie Xuan Shan Gate.
Everything that flew through the air, moved on the ground, or carried things in the mountains... was so awestruck by the dazzling purple-gold light that it dared not move an inch, staring blankly at the heavenly gate.
Sizzle sizzle sizzle!
Purple lightning spread across the heavens and earth, Arrayed Mystery Sect Mountain Gate, a figure emerged from the void.
It was none other than True Lord Jinxuan.
At this moment, the Arrayed Mystery Sect, Nascent Soul Late Stage Great True Lord, seemed to have completely recovered his original appearance, clad in purple and gold robes and exuding extraordinary heroism. Last time, when Chen Shuangbai cut off half of his body, he seemed to be completely unaffected.
The two gazed at each other across the distance, and as their eyes met, a slight vibration emanated from each of them.
"Fellow members of the Vast Waves Alliance..."
True Lord Jinxuan spoke, his voice hoarse and deep. "Did it really have to come to this?"
Chen Shuangbai stood in the void, and smiled slightly upon hearing this, "Fellow Daoist Jin Xuan, why ask a question you already know the answer to? The war between the Orthodox Mystery Alliance and the Vast Waves Alliance has been going on for several months."
"Do you really expect that after spending so many Spirit Stone, the Vast Waves Alliance will gain nothing and simply turn back home?"
Upon hearing this, the Nascent Soul behind Chen Shuangbai couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Shenyang couldn't help but sneer, "What... now you're only thinking about making peace?"
Where has the wolfish ambition that your Arrayed Mystery Sect previously displayed gone?
"You deceived Lotus Temple, obtained the [ Green Goat Expounding Mystery Pearl ], and then promptly sold it to the Compassionate Chan Way... Your reputation Arrayed Mystery Sect has long since lost all value to us great Immortal Dao sects."
"Now that our Vast Waves Alliance has reached the location of the Arrayed Mystery Sect's mountain gate... have you seen any sects or schools come to your aid?"
Shenyang's words were like daggers, each one piercing the heart; they could even be said to have... torn off the mask of the Arrayed Mystery Sect and exposed it to the light of day.
Many members of the Arrayed Mystery Sect looked ashamed.
But True Lord Jinxuan did not.
He is exceptionally talented, and his progress from Qi Refining to his current Nascent Soul Late Stage stage has been remarkably smooth. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him a prodigy!
But now he has encountered someone even more extraordinary than himself!
A prodigy who is not even two hundred years old, yet has already reached the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, possesses many precious treasures, and has even comprehended the Sword Intent!
That's why we're in this situation now, with the orthodox tradition on the verge of collapse!
But as for whether True Lord Jinxuan has any regrets about what he did... his answer is -- he has never regretted it!
The Arrayed Mystery Sect took a deep breath, his coldness undiminished, and stared intently at Chen Shuangbai, slowly saying, "Right and wrong, merit and demerit, will be judged by posterity."
We cultivators fight against the heavens for a sliver of life, and against humanity for a breath of spiritual energy!
"I am pursuing spiritual cultivation, so I will use any means necessary. What is wrong with that?"
He spoke frankly and openly, without concealing his true feelings, which made Chen Shuangbai think more highly of him.
But that's all there is to it.
I'm not going to argue with you about that.
Chen Shuangbai's smile gradually cooled, and a jade light flashed in her pupils. A terrifying aura emanated from the majestic Purple-Gold Heavenly Gate in the sky, making the entire Profound Peak Spirit Mountain seem to sink a little.
"If you choose to end your own life, the Liexuan Daoist lineage may be able to preserve some incense offerings overseas..."
"If you remain stubborn, then Xuhong will have no choice but to send you and the millennia-old lineage of the Arrayed Mystery Sect... on your way!"
His tone was extremely calm, yet the killing intent within it soared to the heavens, shaking the stars.
True Lord Jinxuan merely gave a cold laugh, a laugh tinged with madness.
"To end it all myself, preserving a few descendants..."
He suddenly raised his head and burst into wild, maniacal laughter... The purple lightning around him surged and roared in all directions like turbulent boiling water!
He shouted, "Did you hear me? Did you see me?"
"This is the Far-Reaching Luminous Sword Immortal! This is the Vast Waves Alliance!"
"If my Arrayed Mystery Sect and my Jin Xuan were to fall here today, the Vast Waves Alliance would swallow up the foundation of my Arrayed Mystery Sect and the Zheng Kingdom, greatly increasing their strength and providing for even more Nascent Soul Cultivator!"
Do you all really think you can stay out of this?
Chen Shuangbai frowned.
The eight Nascent Soul behind him also sensed something amiss.
Buzz buzz buzz!
The majestic Purple-Gold Heavenly Gate began to tremble.
Haoming Boy's voice rang in Chen Shuangbai's ears, tinged with surprise and uncertainty, as he said, "My lord... a Nascent Soul Late Stage is shaking the magic of my sealing technique..."
Before he could finish speaking, two openings appeared in the void above Profound Peak Spirit Mountain, and two figures emerged from them.
Clad in a pure white robe, with a handsome face like jade, and a pair of narrow phoenix eyes slightly upturned, his terrifying figure emanating a heavy and powerful dark purple demonic light was none other than the long-lost leader of the Holy Origin Alliance and the Supreme Elder of the long-extinct Parting Hatred Sect, the Heaven-Hating Devil Lord.
Chen Shuangbai raised an eyebrow slightly, showing little surprise.
But after he saw the second person clearly, a slight look of disappointment... or perhaps despair, appeared on his face.
He looked at the True Lord whose body was shimmering with starlight, and said in a somewhat subtle tone, "I can understand Hentian. After all, he has a blood feud with my family. It's a matter of life or death."
"However... Baishi, if I remember correctly, it seems that the last time your Heavenly Star Mystic Sect faced a crisis of annihilation, it was also resolved for your family by me and the Vast Waves Alliance, wasn't it?"
Upon hearing this, True Lord Baishi's face revealed a complex expression. His eyes flickered a few times before finally turning into a sigh.
He cupped his hands in greeting, bowed deeply, and said, "Of course I will never forget."
"Therefore, my purpose in coming here today is not to assist the Arrayed Mystery Sect."
"Oh?"
Chen Shuangbai uttered a soft "hmm" before asking, "Then why are you here, standing next to Hentian...?"
True Lord Baishi paused, trying to make his tone and attitude as sincere as possible, and said, " The Arrayed Mystery Sect is indeed at fault, but now they have lost all their territory, countless members have died or been injured, and two of their four Nascent Soul have been suppressed by you, Sword Immortal. Now, only this sect remains... it can no longer be worthy of the title of a major sect in the North!"
"The situation at home and abroad is in great turmoil, with sea monsters causing trouble... Perhaps we should ask the Sword Immortal and your esteemed alliance to temporarily let them go. After all, as a major sect of Immortal Dao, their lineage is not easily passed down... An apology is something we can discuss."
Upon hearing this, Chen Shuangbai roughly understood why True Lord Baishi had "betrayed" him today.
He certainly didn't intend to side with the Arrayed Mystery Sect.
He was wary of Chen Shuangbai! He was also wary of the Vast Waves Alliance!
If the Vast Waves Alliance were to truly annihilate the Arrayed Mystery Sect, absorb the foundation of this major northern sect, and seize the fertile land of the Zheng Kingdom... all it would take is a few more decades of dormancy.
Then it will surely expand into a behemoth in the cultivation world!
By then... neither the Sword Alliance nor the Heavenly Star Alliance will be a match for this behemoth.
The Sword Alliance is doing alright, after all, they have maintained good relations with the Vast Waves Alliance on a long-standing basis, so they might be able to maintain their position.
But what about the Heavenly Star Alliance?
We were just casual acquaintances.
Therefore, for True Lord Baishi, he was not there to join the Arrayed Mystery Sect.
He was merely there as a lobbyist.
If this matter is dropped, the situation where the Vast Waves Alliance holds a monopoly may not necessarily occur, which would definitely benefit the Heavenly Star Alliance in the future.
Chen Shuangbai could actually understand his stance.
From the perspective of the Vast Waves Alliance... it's not so easy to understand.
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