Birds of a Feather!

The border of the Jin Kingdom, Black Miasma Forest.

Poisonous gas billowed all around. Three cultivators clad in gray robes stood in a clearing in the forest. The one in the middle raised his hand and tossed out a blood-red Jade Slip.

The Jade Slip slip hovered in mid-air.

Opposite them, a Jin Kingdom cultivator shrouded in blood-red light raised his hand to catch it.

"Written by Yan Qiu of the Fenghe Sect, bearing the imprint of his life Essence Blood."

The gray-robed cultivator's voice was hoarse, devoid of any emotion. "The message has been delivered. The Fenghe Sect's protective formation has opened its gates of life, awaiting the arrival of the superior sect."

After speaking, the three gray-robed cultivators turned and disappeared into the poisonous miasma, their presence vanishing completely.

The cultivator amidst the blood-red light gripped the Jade Slip slip tightly, probing it with his Divine Sense.

After confirming that the Essence Blood was genuine, he took out a Concealment Talisman from his sleeve, slapped it on his body, and his figure vanished without a trace.

Two days later.

The Jin Kingdom, the Blood Bone Devil Sect.

The main hall of the peak was built from piles of bones, and Qiu Xiao of the Blood Bone Devil Sect, sat on a bone throne.

He held the blood-red Jade Slip slip in his hand.

He possessed the cultivation level of the Golden Core Late Stage stage, and his body was filled with Sha Qi.

Two Golden Core elders stood inside the hall, their faces obscured by shadows, making them difficult to see clearly.

"That old bastard Yan Qiu has been driven to a dead end by White Cloud Temple."

Qiu Xiao sneered and threw the Jade Slip slip on the table.

"Sect Leader, although the three major sects of the Wei Kingdom are being held back by sea monsters in the North Sea, the heartland of the Wei Kingdom is not entirely undefended."

The elder on the left spoke up, "Yan Qiu's essence has been damaged, and his lifespan is short. His words cannot be entirely trusted..."

"The letter is real; the Essence Blood cannot be faked."

Qiu Xiao stood up. "It's a fact that Fenghe Sect has closed its gates. White Cloud Temple has been gaining momentum in recent years, so it's normal that Yan Qiu can't defeat them."

He walked outside the palace and looked towards the direction of the Wei Kingdom.

"The battle report from the North Sea has just arrived; another Grand Purity Sect Nascent Soul True Lord has fallen in the Taiqing Sect."

"Both the Supreme Purity Sect and the Profound Purity Sect have Nascent Soul True Lord are seriously injured. The elite forces of the three major sects of the Wei Kingdom have all been wiped out in that quagmire in the North Sea."

As he spoke, Qiu Xiao's eyes were filled with greed. "Isn't this a golden opportunity?"

"Does the sect leader mean we should take on this deal?"

"One Fenghe Sect cannot satisfy the appetite of the Blood Bone Devil Sect." Qiu Xiao's eyes were cold and sharp. "I am going to pay my respects to the Ancestor."

Behind the Blood Bone Devil Sect Ten Thousand Bones Abyss.

Qiu Xiao knelt at the edge of the abyss, holding the Jade Slip slip in both hands.

Thick blood gushed from the bottom of the abyss. As the blood pooled, the heavens and earth changed color, and the principles of the Great Dao outlined a blurry human face.

It was none other than the Blood Bone Devil Lord, with Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivation level!

"I have read Yan Qiu's letter."

The voice of the Blood Bone Ancestor came from all directions, causing Qiu Xiao's Qi and Blood to surge. "He wants to be a guide, then grant his wish."

"Ancestor, our family alone cannot devour the entire Wei Kingdom." Qiu Xiao lowered his head.

"I know."

"Send a message to the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, the Hehuan Valley, the Yin Corpse Sect, and the Heavenly Sha Sect, telling those old monsters that the gates of the Wei Kingdom have been opened!"

"The three major sects are preoccupied with their own troubles; if they don't take Wei Kingdom now, when will they?"

"Yes, sir!"

"Go, it's time for the situation on Profound Spirit Island to change."

"If we cannot gather them, how can the resources of the entire Profound Spirit Island be used to break through to the Spirit Transformation? Without breaking through to the Spirit Transformation stage, how can we leave this Boundless Sea and witness the magnificence of this world..."

The Blood Bone Ancestor murmured softly, his gaze upon the world seeming to be that of someone trapped in a cage from which there was no escape.

Two weeks later.

In the central part of the Jin Kingdom, Heaven-Severing Mountain.

The main peak of Heaven-Severing Mountain pierces the Yunxiao, resembling a bridge connecting heaven and earth.

At the summit, nine enormous stone chairs float amidst the sea of clouds.

Nine figures took their seats.

This is not the real body, but a projection of the divine consciousness of Nascent Soul True Lord.

On the left are five stone chairs, where the Nascent Soul Ancestors of the Five Demonic Dao Sects of the Jin Kingdom sit. On the right are four stone chairs, where the Nascent Soul True Lord of the Four Righteous Dao Sects the Liang Kingdom sit.

The righteous and the demonic paths have been locked in a struggle for thousands of years, yet today they are sitting together in a rare encounter.

The Blood Bone Ancestor spoke first, "Wei Guofeng and Zong Yanqiu have requested our assistance, and are willing to welcome us into the pass to break through Wei's southern defense line."

"The three major forces of the Wei Kingdom are bogged down in the North Sea. Gentlemen, shall we take a bite of this juicy piece of meat?"

"The Wei Kingdom is rich in resources, far surpassing the Jin Kingdom."

The patriarch of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, toying with a colorful venomous snake, said ruthlessly, "The Wei Kingdom is currently preoccupied with its own problems. Now is the perfect opportunity to seize this chance, to destroy its foundation."

On the right, the patriarch of the Vast Righteousness School, one of the Four Righteous Dao Sects, frowned slightly.

Taking advantage of someone's misfortune is not the right thing to do.

"The three major sects of the Wei Kingdom are currently resisting the sea monsters and protecting the Human Race's territory. For us to stab them in the back at this time is against the will of Heaven."

The patriarch of the Vast Righteousness Sect spoke in a loud and clear voice.

"Hypocritical."

The Nascent Soul female cultivator from Hehuan Valley let out a string of coquettish laughs. "Old ghost Hao Ran, your disciples would even kill their own fellow disciples to snatch a Foundation Establishment Grass, and now you're talking about morality with us?"

"You!"

"Alright."

The patriarch of the Heavenly Sword School Sect, the leader of the Four Righteous Dao Sects, interrupted the argument:

"In the world of cultivation, there is no distinction between good and evil, only resources."

"The three major sects of the Wei Kingdom occupied the best Spirit Vein. Now that they are weak, we will take their place. This is the cycle of Heavenly Dao."

The Heavenly Sword Sect Sect's patriarch looked at the Blood Bone Ancestor: "The Five Demonic Dao Sects will lead the charge; the southwest of the Wei Kingdom belongs to your demonic path..."

"We will send troops from the Liang Kingdom, and the eastern region of the Wei Kingdom will belong to the Liang Kingdom."

"Let us, the righteous and the demonic, join forces to divide the three sects of the Wei Kingdom!"

"Can."

The Blood Bone Ancestor replied without hesitation, "But when attacking the three major sects of the Wei Kingdom, the Four Righteous Dao Sects must exert their full strength."

"Your Nascent Soul cultivation level is not to be kept secret."

"Make a deal."

In just a few words, the nine Nascent Soul experts finalized their plan to divide up the Wei Kingdom.

There is no morality, no compassion.

In the eyes of these lofty Nascent Soul Cultivator, the millions of ordinary people and the vast territory of the Wei Kingdom are nothing more than newly drawn boundaries on a map, based solely on naked exchanges of interests.

The council meeting ended, and the nine divine projections dissipated.

The cultivation worlds of the Jin Kingdom and Liang Kingdom, two massive war machines, began to operate at full speed, mobilizing hundreds of Golden Core cultivators under their jurisdiction.

The Five Demonic Dao Sects began to gather Devil Cultivator.

The Four Righteous Dao Sects also summoned all their disciples who were training outside, opened their sect treasuries, and distributed Law Artifact and pills.

Neither side made any attempt to conceal anything, nor was there any need to.

The army set off, heading straight for the border of the Wei Kingdom.

The news sent shockwaves through the Profound Spirit Continent.

Wei Kingdom, Cloud Sword Mountain Range, Purple Firmament Peak.

The surface of Leichi Pool churned. Shi Jian lay on the edge of the pool, listening to the report from the Lord Rat below.

"Ancestor, the five major demonic sects of the Jin Kingdom and the four major sects of the Liang Kingdom have joined forces, with the Five Demonic Dao Sects, directly attacking the southern gateway."

"Meanwhile, the Four Righteous Dao Sects pressed in from the east, plunging the Wei Kingdom into complete chaos."

"The righteous and the demonic factions unite to attack Wei!"

Shi Jian narrowed his eyes slightly, showing no sign of panic.

"That old dog Yan Qiu has brought the wolf here."

"He thought the Jin Kingdom's demonic sect would help him? The Blood Bone Devil Sect would be the first to devour him, skin and bones, and he himself would probably be the one to die the fastest."

He won't survive.

Shi Jian said calmly, "What Jin Kingdom wants is Wei Kingdom's territory, not another burdensome vassal state to share resources."

"Fenghe Sect stabbed Yan Qiu in the back; the moment he became Yan Qiu's guide, it was the moment of his death."

Shi Jian stood up, took a step, and walked to the edge of the cliff.

A strong wind whipped his blue and white fur, thunderclouds filled the sky, and lightning flashed through the clouds.

"Ancestor, what should we do?"

The Lord Rat rubbed its paws together. "Now that the Jin Kingdom army is pressing in, White Cloud Temple is not far from the border region, so it will be the first to be hit."

"The abbot of Yun Du Temple is still in the North Sea; only that old bone Yun Tianfan, is in charge of the overall situation within the sect."

"What's the panic?"

"If the sky falls, the tall ones will hold it up. If the Jin Kingdom army wants to fight, they will first attack the three major clans of the Wei Kingdom who are left behind at the Nascent Soul."

"The Wei Kingdom only has three sects, yet they are able to stand on equal footing with both the righteous and demonic paths."

"Even with the loss of two Nascent Soul Nascent Soul, they are by no means crippled or unable to fight. Don't underestimate the three major sects."

"Among the three sects, the weakest, the Grand Purity Sect, has a total of seven Nascent Soul True Lord with known names..."

"Aside from the one who perished, at least six Nascent Soul still exist."

"By leveraging their geographical advantage, the Grand Purity Sect, though facing difficulties in confronting the Four Righteous Dao Sects in the east, was not entirely without the ability to resist."

"Moreover, the three major sects are closely linked, and they have been able to survive for thousands of years, yet they remain prosperous to this day..."

"I do not believe that the three major sects do not possess any hidden strengths or backup plans."

"Perhaps they harbor Nascent Soul Cultivator, perhaps they possess methods to contend with Nascent Soul, or perhaps they possess some kind of divine weapon. After thousands of years of trials and tribulations, the three major sects will not fall so easily."

"That's precisely why we don't need to panic too much..."

As he spoke, Shi Jian turned around and gave the order:

"However, just to be on the safe side, send an order to all tribes."

"The Demon Race within Beast Pasturing Mountain have all retreated into the deep mountains; we need to preserve our strength as much as possible."

"Let the Human Race fight amongst themselves like dogs for now."

How will we explain this to the Sun Clan?

"Notify Sun Mao in advance to be careful, but when the battle comes, the Sun Clan won't be able to escape either; just minimize the losses."

"Let the Human Race defend the foundation of White Cloud Temple themselves. If they can defend it, that's their good fortune; if they can't, that's their fate."

"Is the Ancestor going to abandon the White Cloud Temple as a mere shell?"

"If the shell is broken, just replace it."

"Of course, we'll use this shell as long as it works. We've worked hard to build up our foundation, and changing the shell again would inevitably damage it."

"Let's wait and see. We'll just wait for the right opportunity and focus on resting and recuperating."

"Furthermore, if the states of Jin and Liang were to attack the Wei Kingdom, any sects Lineage would be destroyed and wiped out."

"Just think about how much unclaimed resources this will generate? How many corpses of high-level cultivators? How many scattered Law Treasure and spiritual materials?"

"These are all unclaimed items. If we make good use of them, they can enhance our clan's strength. The remains and bones of our enemies are our clan's food and resources."

Prompted by this, the Lord Rat's breath hitched.

"War is the biggest harvest field."

"Lord Rat, have all the rats and their offspring from Blood Sha Peak disperse and follow the Jin Kingdom army at a distance. They kill, we collect the corpses; they break through the formation, we mine."

"The more muddy the waters of the Wei Kingdom, the better!"

"The more Human Race die, the more abundant the essence of flesh and blood we Demon Race can consume."

Chaos has arrived.

"Seizing every opportunity and constantly becoming stronger is our only way forward."

"But I alone can't manage on my own. I need you all to grow up quickly and share some of the pressure with me."