Chapter 562

As the battle between the Laughing Vast Sect and the Star-Point Sect drew to a close, the cultivators of both sects were exhausted, the light of their treasures faded, and their sword qi grew weak.

His body was covered in wounds, his robes stained red with blood, his eyes revealing deep exhaustion and unwillingness.

Hu Wang observed all this from the shadows, a hint of amused smile in his eyes; following the Demon Master's plan, the chosen targets were all mid-tier sects of the Tianji Shengyu.

These sects had few strong cultivators, yet they controlled a certain territory.

As long as we can take down these sects, we can ensure that all these territories fall under the control of Earth cultivators.

As for those super major sects, as long as enough mid-level forces are under control, those too are nothing more than things in their bag.

This is the "Hive Plan" designated by the Longyuan Immortal Sect to expand its influence beyond Earth's domain, a method of first taking mid-level forces and then surrounding the super major powers.

"When narrow roads meet, the brave prevail; ultimately only the strong remain." Jin Peng Wang murmured lowly, a flash of resolve in his eyes.

"Zi la la……"

As Jin Peng Wang silently chanted the Blood Curse, the sect masters and supreme elders of the two sects who had lost their fighting ability were all utterly unable to resist and were directly controlled.

At that moment, the cultivators of the two sects were shocked and dismayed, never expecting they had been schemed against; their millennium-long foundation and great undertaking were destroyed in an instant.

"Who are you? Why do you attack us?"

The master of the Laughing Azure Gate had white hair, a face full of wrinkles, eyes filled with anger and unwillingness, and shouted hoarsely, exhausted.

Jin Peng Wang gave a cold smile, his voice like icy cold: "In this world, there are only victors and the vanquished; today you have lost, so everything you possess will belong to us."

"Are you people of the Longyuan Immortal Sect?" The master of the Stellar Point School, clad in star-patterned robes, eyes filled with shock and fear, asked in a trembling voice.

Hu Wang strode forward, his figure like a mountain, exuding immense pressure, his voice booming like thunder: "The Longyuan Immortal Sect will become the new master of this Tianji Shengyu, and you will become our servants."

"Don't be afraid; becoming our servants is also an honor for you." The Great Sage Monkey King's eyes flashed with light in the darkness.

The cultivators of the Laughing Azure Gate and the Stellar Point School looked at each other, their hearts filled with fear and unease, never imagining they would be schemed against; from now on, their fate would no longer be in their own hands.

Jin Peng Wang and the others did not immediately carry out a massacre, but chose to control, using the Blood Curse to completely dominate these cultivators' will and actions, turning them into puppets.

This is a more sophisticated method, not only preserving these cultivators' strength but also using them to control even more forces.

As the masters of the Laughing Azure Gate and the Stellar Point School were controlled, the cultivators of both sects also lost their will to resist, their eyes filled with confusion and despair.

Thereafter, Jin Peng Wang and the others swiftly ordered the disciples of the Longyuan Immortal Sect to begin taking over the territories of these two sects.

They swiftly and orderly entered the territories of these two sects, taking over all resources and disciples.

Jin Peng Wang stood on a devastated battlefield, his gaze cold and sharp as he watched subterranean creatures break through the soil, surging forth like a tide.

These snakes, insects, rats, and ants, known in the subterranean world for their numbers and concealment, swiftly and orderly carried the scattered storage bags one by one underground, moving quickly and precisely without attracting any notice.

Hu Wang tightly glanced over the battlefield, his emotions stirred.

The casualties among the two sects' cultivators were severe, numbering thirty thousand; thirty thousand storage bags, the soul essence alone inside them totaled over a million, not to mention the stored materials and techniques, etc.

Although not mainstream, they are nevertheless Heavenly Spirit realm cultivators, equivalent to the treasures used by Earth cultivators at the Primordial God realm; they can be of great use in nurturing Earth cultivators below the Primordial God realm.

"This harvest is quite abundant; the resources are undoubtedly a massive supplement for Earth cultivators." Hu Wang's voice carried a hint of excitement, knowing the importance of these resources.

They not only can enhance the strength of Earth cultivators, but also provide a foundation for the long-term development of the Longyuan Immortal Sect.

The Great Sage Monkey King's eyes flashed with the light of wisdom in the darkness: "With this experience, we believe our current method is especially safe and will not arouse suspicion from other powers; we will surely complete the Hive Plan smoothly."

After hearing this, Jin Peng Wang nodded, a glint of sharpness in his eyes: "Not bad; the success of this operation proves that the strategy designated by the Monster Master is correct. If it proceeds smoothly, not only can we continue the Hive Plan, but we can also continually expand our sphere of influence."

"Boom—"

As the subterranean creatures busied themselves, storage bags were brought out one by one, and the disciples of the Longyuan Immortal Sect also began to act.

They swiftly gathered these storage bags, then proceeded to sort and organize them.

These storage bags contained not only a large amount of soul essence but also various precious materials and techniques, all important resources for enhancing strength.

Thereafter they began returning to Liehu City, the base of the Longyuan Immortal Sect in the Tianji Shengyu.

In a secret base of the Longyuan Immortal Sect, disciples were busy organizing these storage bags.

They stored the soul essence, materials, and techniques separately, then kept detailed records.

"These soul essences are a tremendous boost for our cultivators," said a disciple in charge of organizing. "With these soul essences, cultivators can increase their strength more quickly and reach the Primordial God realm more quickly."

Another disciple was organizing those precious materials: "These materials are a rare opportunity for artifact refiners; with these materials, artifact refiners can forge even more powerful magical treasures, boosting our strength."

Yet another disciple was studying those techniques: "Although these techniques are not mainstream, they are a rare learning opportunity for our cultivators."

His voice carried a hint of anticipation: "With these techniques, cultivators can learn more skills and enhance their combat power."

As these resources were organized and distributed, the strength of the Longyuan Immortal Sect's disciples continually increased.

They not only tempered themselves in battle, but also grew in cultivation; their goal is to become the strong ones of the universe.

Meanwhile, in the underground palace of Liehu City, Jin Peng Wang, Hu Wang, and the Great Sage Monkey King stood in a dim cavern, their gazes falling upon the snakes, insects, rats, and ants that had just returned from the battlefield.

Having completed the task of transporting the storage bags, these creatures now stood quietly, awaiting their next command.

Jin Peng Wang acted first, extending his palm, a clump of eerie light condensing in his palm.

"Boom—"

His essence-blood flowed slowly within the light; then he softly chanted a spell, transforming that clump of light into streams of nourishing essence that scattered down upon those subterranean creatures.

Hu Wang and the Great Sage Monkey King were not to be outdone; they likewise condensed their own essence-blood into nourishing essence, feeding these subterranean creatures.

This essence is not merely an energy supplement; it is also a mysterious inheritance, containing the power and essence of demon beasts.

As the nourishing essence continually infused, the bodies of the subterranean creatures began to undergo strange changes.

Mysterious runes began to be branded onto their skin, these runes seeming to possess life, flickering with a faint light.

Their eyes also gradually became bright and alert, evidently having awakened intelligence, able to understand human commands and carry out some complex tasks.

Jin Peng Wang watched these changes and nodded in satisfaction.

"These cultivated subterranean creatures can become the leaders of their kind; as we enter more regions, the number of their kin under our control will also increase."

His voice carried a hint of pride: "These are all hidden assets we can utilize; once we provoke the various sects into war, these creatures will deliver a fatal blow to those cultivators, making the battle even more fierce."

Hu Wang looked at these now stronger subterranean creatures, a flash of excitement in his eyes: "Excellent, this way they can hide in the shadows and reap the benefits like a fisherman."

"We will by all means not only use these subterranean creatures to provoke wars among the sects, but also use them to gather intelligence and scout enemy conditions; these creatures move freely in the underground world, making them the best spies." The Great Sage Monkey King said slyly.

As the underground creatures awaken, they begin to carry out the orders of the Longyuan Immortal Sect more efficiently.

They shuttle through the underground world, not only transporting spoils but also beginning to gather intelligence on various sects, and even launching surprise attacks on enemies when necessary.

These underground creatures, under the control of the Longyuan Immortal Sect, have become a force that cannot be ignored.

They act covertly in the underground world, like a vast net covering the entire Tianji Shengyu.

Their presence gives the Longyuan Immortal Sect more eyes and helpers in the shadows, allowing it to more accurately grasp the movements of various sects and devise more precise strategies.

Jin Peng Wang's gaze is sharp as a blade as he inspects another batch of carefully selected underground creature mother worms.

These creatures are no longer mere snakes, insects, rats, and ants; their bodies have become stronger, their reactions more agile, and they even begin to display some basic spell abilities.

"The potential of these creatures far exceeds our imagination," Jin Peng Wang said in a deep voice, his eyes flashing with anticipation for their future potential.

"They will become the secret weapon of our Longyuan Immortal Sect, silently influencing the situation of the entire Tianji Shengyu."

Hu Wang nodded, his fists clenched, power surging within him, "Yes, using the advantage these creatures have in the underground world, we will silently weaken the enemy's strength."

"The awakening of wisdom is key; we must be able to understand and carry out our orders, so we can better control them and turn them into swords in our hands."

The Great Sage Monkey King gazes at those mother worms capable of absorbing heavenly and earthly spiritual energy, his eyes shining with sharp light; these differ from the ferocious beasts of the Tianji Shengyu, which lack wisdom, whereas these mother worms have inherited the legacy of the Demonic Ancestor and contain the method of Golden Core cultivation.

If they absorb enough heavenly and earthly spiritual energy, they will transform and emerge, becoming true aid for the cultivators of the world in the Tianji Shengyu.

Suddenly, when facing a massive force's encirclement, the mother worm army's appearance alone is enough to shock everything; any faction must fear it and then carefully consider the consequences of opposing the Longyuan Immortal Sect.

The underground creatures' bodies have become better adapted to the subterranean environment, even able to pierce hard rock, their eyes can see light in darkness, and their antennae can sense distant vibrations and sounds.

"The creatures' loyalty is unquestionable; they will only obey our commands," Jin Peng Wang said satisfied, knowing these creatures will become important pawns for the Longyuan Immortal Sect in the Tianji Shengyu.

Thereafter, Jin Peng Wang, Hu Wang, and the Great Sage Monkey King led a group of elite disciples, silently entering Water Chestnut Valley.

In the valley, a light mist lingers year-round; the two factions, the Crimson Flame Sect and the Azure Water Sect, have long been entrenched here, their enmity deep-rooted, though it has never fully erupted.

Both the Crimson Flame Sect and the Azure Water Sect covet a secret realm within Water Chestnut Valley, where legend says an ancient magical treasure is hidden, enough to greatly boost the power of any sect that obtains it.

Jin Peng Wang first dispatched underground creatures to spread false information between the two factions, claiming the other side had already found a way to enter the secret realm and was about to act.

These underground creatures shuttle through the underground, silently and without sound, and soon the news spread throughout both factions.

The Sect Leader of the Crimson Flame Sect, upon hearing this news, immediately convened the elders to discuss: "I cannot let the Azure Water Sect get ahead; I must take action at once." His eyes gleamed with greed and urgency.

The Sect Leader of the Azure Water Sect also received similar news, equally unwilling to fall behind, decided to act in advance.

"The Crimson Flame Sect can no longer hold back; we must get ahead of them." The Sect Leader's voice carried a hint of tension.

Thus, the two factions almost simultaneously set out for the secret realm, while the disciples of the Longyuan Immortal Sect secretly followed, ready to strike at the most suitable moment.

Outside the secret realm, cultivators of the Crimson Flame Sect and the Azure Water Sect unexpectedly encountered each other.

Both sides thought the other had deliberately set an ambush, and the tense atmosphere was ready to ignite at a touch.

Jin Peng Wang and his companions observed from the shadows, knowing that only a tiny spark was needed to make this battle erupt completely.

Hu Wang disguised himself as a cultivator of the Crimson Flame Sect and deliberately provoked the disciples of the Azure Water Sect.

"You cowards of the Azure Water Sect, do you only dare to hide in the water?" His voice boomed, full of provocation.

The disciples of the Azure Water Sect could not tolerate this insult and immediately retaliated.

"You fire monkeys of the Crimson Flame Sect, don't think your flames can scare anyone!" That voice was equally loud, filled with hostility.

As the words of both sides grew increasingly heated, the conflict finally erupted.

The cultivators of the Crimson Flame Sect wielded flame swords, while those of the Azure Water Sect summoned water that turned into blades, and the two sides engaged in fierce battle outside the secret realm.

Jin Peng Wang, Hu Wang, and the Great Sage Monkey King secretly commanded the underground creatures, which shuttled across the battlefield, sometimes carrying away the storage bags of injured cultivators, sometimes transmitting false information, making the battle even more chaotic.

As the battle continued, both sides suffered heavy losses, yet neither would yield.

They all knew that retreating would mean losing the ancient magical treasure hidden in the secret realm.