Chapter 561

The surrounding atmosphere became tense and excited; every cultivator knew this was not merely a contest of strength, but also a trial between life and death.

Only by enduring relentless battle and surviving from life and death can one leave their name on the "Tianji Bang" and gain the qualification to use the Myriad Source Mother Essence.

Longling's gaze swept over the disciples, his voice like a great bell, echoing in everyone's heart.

"Remember, the Tianji Bang is not just a ranking; it is the ladder to higher realms, and only the truly strong have the right to stand at its peak."

"Demon Master, we will give our all!" a young cultivator shouted in response, his eyes flashing with desire for power and pursuit of honor.

"Very well," Longling nodded, his eyes showing trust and expectation for the disciples, "Now I will announce the first task: at the edge of the Tianji Shengyu there is a place called the Nether Valley, where an ancient secret realm is hidden, and within that secret realm there may be clues to the Myriad Source Mother Essence."

"We need elites among you to go explore and uncover the secrets of the secret realm."

"Yes, Demon Master!" the cultivators replied in unison, their voices full of fighting spirit.

Longling waved his hand, and a light curtain unfolded in the hall, displaying the location of the Nether Valley and some basic information.

He explained in detail the dangers of the Nether Valley and the challenges they might face, then ordered the disciples to act in groups, each group must be led by an experienced cultivator.

Following Longling's order, the disciples quickly split into groups, discussing tactics and preparing to head to the Nether Valley.

While the disciples were preparing to set out, Longling turned to the core disciples Jin Peng Wang, Hu Wang, and Dasheng Hou Wang, his eyes flashing with a hint of profundity.

"Your task is more special: you need to infiltrate the center of the Tianji Shengyu, secretly observe the movements of the major forces, and at the same time seek opportunities to scatter the counterfeit Myriad Source Mother Essence."

"Demon Master, we understand," Jin Peng Wang and the others nodded, knowing the importance of this task, which is a crucial step in the whole plan.

"Remember, your identities must be kept secret; do not let anyone discover your true selves." Longling said solemnly, "If discovered, the whole plan will come to naught."

"Please rest assured, Demon Master, we will act carefully," Hu Wang guaranteed, his eyes revealing a sharp light.

Longling nodded, knowing these disciples were the elite he had carefully selected, capable of completing the task, he gave a few more instructions, then let the disciples set out.

As the disciples departed, Longling stood alone in the hall, his gaze piercing the void, as if contemplating a deeper plan.

Soon!

At another end of the Tianji Shengyu, in the Nether Valley, a group of cultivators were cautiously exploring.

They were disciples of the Longyuan Immortal Sect, dispatched to seek clues of the secret realm.

The Nether Valley is perpetually shrouded in mist; the valley is filled with various unknown dangers, yet likewise hides endless opportunities.

"Everyone be careful, the mist here has the effect of confusing the mind," an experienced cultivator reminded, holding in his hand a jade pendant that emitted a faint glow, its light especially bright in the mist.

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"Yes, senior brother," the other cultivators replied, following closely behind, daring not to be the slightest bit careless.

Just as they went deeper into the valley, suddenly a fierce wind swept up, making the mist even thicker.

The cultivators immediately halted their steps, immediately knowing this might be an omen of some powerful creature.

"Prepare for battle!" the leading cultivator shouted, his long sword already drawn, the blade flashing with a faint light.

The other cultivators likewise took out their own magical treasures, nervously gazing around, preparing to face any possible danger.

However, after the wind passed, no creature appeared, and the surroundings returned to calm once more.

The cultivators let out a breath of relief, but they did not lower their guard, continuing to advance cautiously.

While they went deeper into the valley, Jin Peng Wang, Hu Wang, and Dasheng Hou Wang also launched their operations in the center of the Tianji Shengyu.

They disguised themselves as ordinary cultivators, mingled among the major forces, and began secretly scattering counterfeit Myriad Source Mother Essence.

Jin Peng Wang whispered to his companions, "All the major forces are fighting over the Myriad Source Mother Essence; this is a perfect opportunity to spread the counterfeit."

"Yes, as long as they believe these are the genuine Wan Yuan Mother Essence, they will fight each other, and we can reap the benefits of the fisherman." Hu Wang nodded, a hint of cunning flashing in his eyes.

"But we must be careful, not let anyone discover it." The Great Sage Monkey King reminded, wisdom and cunning being especially important at this time.

"Don't worry, it's already ready." Jin Peng Wang said confidently, secretly placing the counterfeit Wan Yuan Mother Essence into the treasuries of the major powers.

With the appearance of the counterfeit Wan Yuan Mother Essence, the 749 Bureau situation of Tianji Shengyu became even more chaotic.

The major powers began to suspect each other, not knowing where these Wan Yuan Mother Essences came from, nor who was manipulating them behind the scenes.

"This must be a conspiracy of some power!" a leader of a power said angrily, his eyes filled with anger and suspicion.

"We must uncover the truth and not let this conspiracy succeed." another leader said, his eyes revealing firm determination.

As the major powers fought, the battles in Tianji Shengyu became even more intense.

Each clash could trigger heavenly and earthly anomalies; some cultivators fell in battle, while others broke through during combat.

In this chaos, the disciples of Longyuan Immortal Sect also acted covertly.

They searched for clues to the secret realm in the Youming Valley, while also seeking opportunities in the powers' struggles, preparing to take over those forces' resources and disciples.

"The demon master's plan is truly brilliant," a disciple of Longyuan Immortal Sect praised, "not only can we obtain the Wan Yuan Mother Essence in this struggle, but we can also expand our influence."

"Yes, as long as we stay clear-headed and rational, we can secure a place for Earth in this cosmic grand chessboard." Another disciple's eyes were full of anticipation for the future.

At the same time, Xiaocang Gate, a sect renowned in Tianji Shengyu for its deep foundation and strong strength, has long been feared by many powers.

And the Dianxing Sect, as the sworn enemy of Xiaocang Gate, their grudges date back hundreds of years, and the conflict between the two forces has never ceased.

The actions of Jin Peng Wang and others were swift and covert, operating secretly in various cities, using various channels and means to quietly spread the news that Xiaocang Gate hid the Wan Yuan Mother Essence.

These messages were like sparks in the wind, quickly igniting every corner of Tianji Shengyu, causing a huge upheaval.

Upon hearing this news, the Dianxing Sect was shocked and realized that if Xiaocang Gate truly obtained the Wan Yuan Mother Essence, its strength would undergo a qualitative leap, which was undoubtedly a huge threat to the Dianxing Sect.

"We must take action and not let Xiaocang Gate obtain the Wan Yuan Mother Essence!" said the Dianxing Sect's sect master, an old man with white hair and beard, his eyes blazing like torches.

"The sect master is absolutely right; we should launch an immediate attack and catch them off guard!" said an elder wearing a star-patterned robe, standing up.

"We must not act rashly; we need to first clarify the situation." Another elder proposed a cautious opinion: "If this is merely a trap, rashly attacking could lead us into Xiaocang Gate's snare."

After a heated discussion, the Dianxing Sect decided to first send out an elite assassination squad to scout and launch a surprise attack on Xiaocang Gate, to ascertain the authenticity of the Wan Yuan Mother Essence and, as much as possible, weaken Xiaocang Gate's strength.

On a night of dark moon and high Heifeng, the Dianxing Sect's assassination squad set out silently, their figures moving like ghosts through the darkness, sneaking toward Xiaocang Gate.

Their target was Xiaocang Gate's treasure storehouse, where it was said the Wan Yuan Mother Essence might be stored.

At the same time, Jin Peng Wang, Hu Wang, the Great Sage Monkey King, and others had already hidden in the dark places near Xiaocang Gate, through special concealment means completely masking their aura, so even Xiaocang Gate's masters could not detect their presence.

A glint of sharp light flashed in Jin Peng Wang's eyes as he said to his companions, "The Dianxing Sect's actions are faster than we expected; it seems their desire for the Wan Yuan Mother Essence has already robbed them of reason."

Hu Wang let out a cold snort, fists clenched, power surging within his body: 'Let them come; this is a good opportunity for us to see their strength.'

Dasheng Houwang then scratched his head, a crafty glint flashing in his eyes: 'Don't act rashly; let the Dianxing Sect and Xiaocang Gate fight to the death first, then we can strike later.'

At that moment, the Dianxing Sect's assassination squad had already approached the Xiaocang Gate's treasure vault.

They used a special spell to silently break the vault's defensive formation, then slowly opened the heavy stone door.

However, the moment they stepped into the vault, a series of sharp alarms blared, and the entire Xiaocang Gate was instantly startled.

The Dianxing Sect's assassination squad realized they had fallen into the Xiaocang Gate's trap.

'Oh no, we've been tricked!' the Dianxing Sect's Captain let out a low roar and immediately ordered a retreat.

But it was already too late.

The disciples of Xiaocang Gate surged forward like a tide, encircling the Dianxing Sect's assassination squad on all sides.

A fierce battle erupted outside the Xiaocang Gate's treasure vault.

Although the Dianxing Sect's assassination squad was strong, facing Xiaocang Gate's layered encirclement, they gradually fell into a bitter struggle.

The disciples of Xiaocang Gate unleashed powerful spells and sword techniques, engaging the Dianxing Sect's assassination squad in a life-and-death fight.

Jin Peng Wang and his companions observed the battle from the shadows, their eyes showing not the slightest fluctuation.

As the battle continued, the Dianxing Sect's assassination squad suffered heavy losses, many already fallen in pools of blood.

The disciples of Xiaocang Gate also paid a considerable price, yet they still held the advantage.

At that moment, Jin Peng Wang and his companions began to act.

They used special means to silently approach the battlefield; their goal was not to directly join the fight, but to seek opportunities in the chaos, gather more intelligence, and deliver a lethal blow to the Dianxing Sect and Xiaocang Gate at the right moment.

Jin Peng Wang's figure was like a golden lightning bolt, darting across the battlefield at extreme speed, almost impossible to catch with the naked eye.

Each of his strikes accurately hit the vital points of the Dianxing Sect and Xiaocang Gate, causing massive destruction.

Hu Wang, meanwhile, was like a ferocious beast, his strength immense; each punch could send enemies flying, filling the Xiaocang Gate disciples with unprecedented fear.

Dasheng Houwang was even more cunning, using his wit and agility to sow chaos on the battlefield, causing the disciples of the Dianxing Sect and Xiaocang Gate to turn on each other.

In the chaos, the disciples of the Dianxing Sect and Xiaocang Gate lost their bearings, began to suspect each other, and did not know where the enemy truly lay.

The actions of Jin Peng Wang and his companions made the battle between the Dianxing Sect and Xiaocang Gate even more intense.

They observed from the shadows, gathered intelligence, and simultaneously sought opportunities, preparing to deliver a lethal blow to the enemy.

All major forces were lurking in the dark, seeking opportunities, preparing to gain the greatest benefit from this chaos.

The actions of Jin Peng Wang and his companions are precisely a brilliant move by the Longyuan Immortal Sect on the grand chessboard of the entire Tianji Shengyu.

The battle continued, and the silhouettes of Jin Peng Wang and his companions appeared and disappeared on the battlefield; they moved like ghosts across the field, each appearance bringing tremendous change.

Moreover, Jin Peng Wang and his companions released a faint monster beast aura from the shadows; this aura was almost imperceptible to ordinary people, but to the underground poisonous insects and ants, it sounded like heavenly music.

These subterranean creatures, extremely sensitive to the aura of monster beasts, upon sensing it began to quietly burrow up from the ground, their eyes flickering in the darkness with reverence for superiors and a yearning for strength.

The poisonous insects and ants, renowned in the underground world for their numbers and stealth, silently launched their own operations while the surface battle raged fiercely.

Their target was the cultivators who had fallen in battle, and the storage bags and magical treasures they carried.

As the battle intensified, cultivators kept falling, and their storage bags and magical treasures were scattered across the ground.

These treasures, daily cherished by cultivators, had now become the targets in the eyes of the poisonous insects and ants.

They swiftly and orderly moved these treasures one by one underground, their actions swift and precise, attracting no notice from any side.

The Tiger King observed all this in the dark, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

"These little fellows did well; no matter how this battle ends, the final treasures will be ours." The Tiger King whispered to the Golden Peng King and the Great Sage Monkey King.

Upon hearing this, the Great Sage Monkey King also showed a cunning smile, his eyes flashing with wisdom in the darkness.

"This is the brilliance of the demon master's scheme: without lifting a finger, we can reap the fisherman's gain."

The Golden Peng King remained silent, his gaze sharp as an eagle, constantly monitoring every change on the battlefield.

These treasures are merely minor gains; the real great battle has just begun, and as the fighting continues, the poisonous insects and ants grow bolder in their actions.

They not only transported the fallen cultivators' treasures, but also began to act against those injured cultivators who had collapsed and could not move.

They approached silently, then with sharp fangs and poisonous stingers took each cultivator's storage bags and magical artifacts, and in some cases they even attacked those defenseless cultivators, slaying them.

The cultivators of the Point Star School and the Laughing Blue Gate were already exhausted from the battle, failing to notice these underground movements.

Their attention was wholly focused on the opponent, each attack and defense made with all their strength.

They did not realize that their life-and-death struggle was providing the best looting opportunity for the disciples of the Longyuan Immortal Sect.

Corpses littered the battlefield, blood flowed like rivers.

The poisonous insects and ants reveled in this bloody feast, their nests piled high with treasures looted from the battlefield.

The Golden Peng King and the others watched all this from the shadows, their hearts filled with joy.

"Fight, fight, the fiercer the fight, the greater the harvest." The Tiger King could not help laughing out loud.

The Great Sage Monkey King remained calmer, reminding: "We must not be careless; although the battle brings us treasures, we must also avoid being drawn in, our goal is to preserve our strength and wait for the best opportunity."