The Spirit Race's Scheme!

Deep within the Spirit Realm, in the Nine Realms, lies the core territory of the Myriad Spirits Imperial Clan.

Inside a magnificent palace suspended in the sky, resembling an eternal city, more than ten auras gathered at this moment.

Each of those auras was as deep as an abyss, and their Daoist essence was as solid as a mountain.

The void within the hall was slightly distorted, unable to withstand the combined immense pressure; more than ten Dao Venerable appeared here simultaneously.

Such a spectacle is a rare sight, even within the Myriad Spirits Imperial Clan, and is rarely seen for hundreds of years.

At the head of the hall was a swirling, ever-changing emerald light; within the light, the outline of an extremely large spirit could be faintly seen.

Its features were indistinct, but its body was filled with an extremely rich vitality and Daoist aura, as if sitting there could give birth to all things and nourish all living beings.

This is the Fate-Wielding Dao Venerable in the Myriad Spirits Imperial Clan, who holds the [Fate Wielding] position among the four positions of the Life Dao, and has an extremely high status among the Spirit Race.

"Li Yuan's aura has weakened by another three points."

A moment of silence fell over the hall.

Everyone present is well aware of what the Fate-Wielding Dao Venerable of Destiny is saying; the Dao Venerable Liyuan, who holds the Treasured Earth Dao Fruit, has been in decline for quite some time.

However, the weight of the Treasured Earth Dao Fruit is extremely heavy.

This means that the demise of Dao Venerable Liyuan has changed from "something that was bound to happen sooner or later" to "imminent."

On the left side of the hall, a spirit body entirely Qingxuan slowly spoke; the spirit body resembled a deer, with an earth-yellow command seal floating between its two antlers, exuding an extremely profound earth- Earth Dao aura.

It was none other than the Myriad Spirits Imperial Clan: the Gen Earth Dao Venerable.

"Once the Treasured Earth Dao Fruit becomes vacant, given the strategic layout of the Peak and Mountain Imperial Clan in the Beast Realm, their subordinates will surely Spirit Transformation to compete for it."

The Gen Earth Dao Venerable said in a steady voice, "The Peak and Mountain Imperial Clan holds the three positions of Earth Virtue, Xuan Tu, and Return to Earth. If another Treasured Earth were added..."

"This Earth Dao, once perfected, will become even more complete; the next one, I fear, will be myself."

Before he could finish speaking, several auras rippled slightly within the hall.

There's no need to finish explaining; everyone here can easily calculate this.

Of the five major positions in the Earth Dao, the Peak and Mountain Imperial Clan already holds three; if another Treasured Earth falls into their hands, there will be four; only the last piece of Gen Earth is needed to control all the positions in the Earth Dao.

The Gen Earth Dao Fruit is precisely in the hands of the Myriad Spirits Imperial Clan.

Once the Peak and Mountain Imperial Clan gathers four Earth Dao Fruit Positions, they will be only one step away from becoming Dao Ancestor; at that time, the Myriad Spirits Imperial Clan will be the first to bear the brunt, either handing over their Gen Earth Dao Fruit.

Alternatively, they would face a powerful Peak and Mountain Imperial Clan, who were about to become Dao Ancestor.

This is the real reason why the Myriad Spirits Imperial Clan couldn't sit still.

On the right side of the hall, a spirit resembling a giant python sneered, "Those fools in the Beast Realm think that just because they ate the outer perimeter of the Li Yuan Giant Beast Clan, they can take over the Treasured Earth Dao Fruit?"

"Their appetites are far greater than just one Treasured Earth."

The Fate-Wielding Dao Venerable raised his hand, and the hall fell silent.

"Gentlemen, there's no need to discuss this matter further."

The Fate-Wielding Dao Venerable spoke calmly, yet with an undeniable authority, "The Treasured Earth Dao Fruit must never fall into the hands of the Peak and Mountain Imperial Clan."

"Even in the core area of the Li Yuan Giant Beast Clan, there are still more than ten Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivators guarding and protecting it. What should our clan do?"

A voice interjected. "The Beast Realm has struck first, already deploying over forty Nascent Spirit Transformation in the Dao Realm; our Spirit Realm's entry at this point is far too late."

The Fate-Wielding Dao Venerable shook his head.

"Please do not be hasty, everyone. When did I ever say that I wanted to confront the Beast Realm head-on?"

The Fate-Wielding Dao Venerable spoke in a calm tone, and the emerald light swirled slightly, suppressing the restless atmosphere in the hall.

"The forty-odd Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivators of the Beast Realm struck first, a shrewd move; but while they reap the benefits, it doesn't mean our Spirit Race won't get a share."

The Gen Earth Dao Venerable's brow twitched slightly. "What does the Dao Venerable mean...?"

"The Li Yuan Giant Beast Clan has lost 70% of its outer territory. Although more than ten Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivators guard its core area, the decline of the Dao Venerable Liyuan's essence is irreversible; this is obvious."

The Fate-Wielding Dao Venerable raised his hand, and a map of the Dao Realm appeared in the void of the hall.

On the map, the core territory of the Li Yuan Giant Beast Clan was surrounded by a ring of crimson markings; those markings, densely packed, represented the encroachment of various clans on the Li Yuan territory.

"What the Beast Realm wants is Treasured Earth Dao Fruit."

"Therefore, the Treasured Earth Dao Fruit must not fall into the hands of the Feng Yue; even if my Spirit Race cannot obtain it, we will still stir up trouble in this pool."

After a moment of silence, the Gen Earth Dao Venerable slowly spoke, "Therefore, we need not participate in the struggle, but rather slowly erode it."

"In recent years, our clan has not lacked Spirit Transformation who have mastered the path of the Treasured Earth. Although our clan cannot stop the Beast Realm's intentions..."

"However, one can also benefit from it, absorbing some of the essence of this Treasured Earth Dao; if the Beast Realm truly succeeds in obstructing the path, severing the inheritance of this Treasured Earth."

"Our clan can act as the cunning oriole, making preparations for securing our place in this Treasured Earth."

"In this way, if our clan were to claim the Treasured Earth first, then Peak Mountain Emperor Lord would be cut off from any further opportunities."

"Furthermore, in the future, our clan can unite with other realms to invade the Beast Realm; if we have the opportunity to eliminate that Peak Mountain Emperor Lord in the future, our clan may even plot to seize the complete position of the Earth Dao Ancestor."

"Even without aspiring to anything else, securing another rank would be a significant boost for our clan; and if future generations were to occupy both the [Gen Earth] and [Treasured Earth] ranks, they could even become Great Heavenly Lord."

"While it may not be as powerful as the Dao Embryo, it can still guard a region; it may even be able to contend with the Void Dao Supreme."

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the hall eased slightly.

If one avoids direct confrontation and instead secretly erodes the Daoist essence, this path, though slower, is the safest.

The giant python spirit sneered, "If that's the case, then we're letting the Beast Realm pave the way for us; they bleed while we reap the rewards."

The Fate-Wielding Dao Venerable does not deny it.

"The greater the losses on both sides in the battle between the Beast Realm and the Li Yuan Giant Beast Clan, the safer our Spirit Race will be, and the better we can play the role of the 'wild card' (unaware of the danger)."

"Not to mention..."

The Fate-Wielding Dao Venerable changed the subject, "The Dao Realm isn't just comprised of the Beast Realm; cultivators from the Human Race, the Nether Race, and even the Mystic Realm and the Vast Realm all have influence infiltrating it."

"With all parties involved, the muddier the waters, the easier it is to fish in."

Gen Earth Dao Venerable stood up, and the earthen-yellow seal between his two horns shone brightly.

"In that case, I will make the arrangements immediately."

He surveyed the assembled Dao Venerable in the hall and said in a deep voice, "Our Gen Earth lineage currently has seven Dao Venerables who have Spirit Transformation Treasured Earth Dao to the Divine Transformation stage, including one in the late stage, two in the middle stage, and four in the early stage."

"I have selected these seven juniors to the Dao Realm Dao Contention."

Seven Nascent Spirit Transformation —that's quite a number.

Inside the hall, Dao Venerable frowned. "Withdrawing seven of them... the defenses of the Gen Earth lineage in the Spirit Realm..."

"With the Myriad Spirits Imperial Clan guarding the Spirit Realm, who dares to invade?"

Gen Earth Dao Venerable resolutely stated, "On the other hand, opportunities in the Dao Realm are fleeting; the longer the Treasured Earth Dao dissipates, the more it will be absorbed by other races."

Every day of delay means one less step.