Chapter 568: Internal Conflict of the Heavenly Sect

With the summons of the Extraterritorial Heavenly Sect, the other major powers of Tianji Shengyu also responded in kind, setting out from their own territories, bringing their elite disciples and powerful treasures, and gathering toward the Heavenly Dao Platform.

These powers all held significant positions in Tianji Shengyu, and their addition added more chances of victory to the impending battle.

The leaders of the major powers met with the Sect Leader of the Extraterritorial Heavenly Sect on the Heaven Initiation Terrace, exchanged greetings, and although they may have had competition and friction before, when facing a common enemy they chose to set aside differences and cooperate.

"The Azure Blade Sect is willing to fight side by side with the Heavenly Sect, upholding the will of justice and eradicating all evil!" said the Sect Leader of the Azure Blade Sect, Qing Yunzi, stepping forward one step, his eyes firm, his voice revealing an unquestionable resolve.

"The Purple Lightning Valley will not lag behind either; it will exert its full effort and advance and retreat together with the Heavenly Sect!" said the Valley Master of the Purple Lightning Valley, Zidian Zhenjun, closely following, his words carrying the power of lightning, showing his strength and decisiveness.

"The Heavenly Sect's summons is our action. The Golden Stone Sect will provide the strongest defense, protecting our cultivators from harm by evil." said the Sect Leader of the Golden Stone Sect, Tieshan Yue, in a deep voice, his words as firm as his sect, like a rock.

The leaders of the major powers all declared their stance, their voices echoing across the Heaven Initiation Terrace and gathering into a mighty voice of justice.

That declaration was not only support for the Heavenly Sect, but also a pledge to the entirety of Tianji Shengyu.

Under the summons of these leaders, the cultivators of the major powers also began to act, being assigned to different combat squads according to their respective specialties and abilities—some responsible for frontline charges, some for rear support, some for flank protection—forming a strict and effective combat system.

"Today, we fight not only for our own sect, but for Tianji Shengyu itself!" shouted Jing Yufei of the Extraterritorial Heavenly Sect again, his words evoking resonance among all cultivators present.

"Eradicate evil!"

The cultivators' cries rose wave after wave, their voices gathering into a mighty force that shot straight into the clouds.

With the union of the major powers, an unprecedented atmosphere of solidarity spread throughout Tianji Shengyu.

The cultivators gazing at the magnificent gathering before them felt a long-lost hope well up in their hearts.

Having lived too long under the shadows of Shadow Moon and Heaven Initiation, many of them felt helpless and despairing.

But now, seeing these powerful forces unite, they began to believe that Tianji Shengyu might truly be saved.

"With so many strong ones, our strength has never been this great before," said an excited young cultivator, his eyes flashing with excitement.

"Yes, we used to fight separately, but now we finally have a unified command and a common goal," said an older cultivator, nodding in agreement, a relieved smile appearing on his face.

"The summoning power of the Extraterritorial Heavenly Sect is truly strong; once they act, the whole of Tianji Shengyu stirs," said a female cultivator emotively, her voice tinged with awe.

"This is not only because of the Extraterritorial Heavenly Sect, but also because we yearn for justice and long for peace in our hearts," said a cultivator wearing a green robe, his eyes revealing firm belief.

"Now we are no longer a loose collection; we have direction and strength," said a burly cultivator waving his huge sword, his voice like thunder, motivating everyone around him.

"We have waited too long for this moment; now we finally have hope for survival," said an old cultivator gazing at the sky, tears in his eyes but a smile on his face.

"Yes, our sect, our family, I will all be protected because of this unity," said a young female cultivator gripping her magic staff tightly, her voice soft yet full of power.

"Now we can loudly tell those evil forces that the other cultivators of Tianji Shengyu are not to be trifled with!" shouted a cultivator in golden armor, his words eliciting a heated response.

Thereafter, the news spread like a gust of wind, swiftly sweeping across all of Tianji Shengyu and eventually reaching Lihu City.

In this majestic city, Longling was discussing the next plan with the core disciples of the Longyuan Immortal Sect.

Upon hearing that Huanyu cultivators blamed the counterfeit Myriad Origin Mother Essence incident on Heaven Initiation and Blood Shadow, Longling couldn't help but curl his lips with a playful smile.

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"Truly unexpected, our covertly placed pieces have been interpreted by them in this way," Longling said softly, his eyes flashing with a cunning gleam.

"Demon Master, this is simply a heaven-sent opportunity," said an elder of the Longyuan Immortal Sect smiling, his face likewise bearing a satisfied grin, "The blame from Huanyu cultivators conveniently lets us disengage from this dispute."

"Indeed, we can not only avoid direct conflict but also manipulate the situation from behind the scenes to gain more benefits," added another core disciple, his eyes gleaming with anticipation for the future.

Longling rose, walked to the window, and gazed at the scenery outside Lihu City, his thoughts drifting far. "This situation, for us, is indeed as good as it gets," he said slowly, his voice carrying a hint of ease.

"Demon Master, what do you mean?" asked a young disciple puzzled, his eyes filled with a thirst for knowledge.

Longling turned to face the crowd, his smile becoming more evident. "The Longyuan Immortal Sect has always been laying schemes in the shadows; now Huanyu cultivators have shifted their attention to Heaven Initiation and Blood Shadow, which gives us an opportunity.

We can manipulate from behind the scenes, letting them fight each other, consuming each other's strength, while we reap the benefits as the fisherman.

"Demon Master, brilliant!" everyone exclaimed in unison, their eyes gleaming with admiration for Longling's wisdom.

"Next, what we must do is covertly support both sides, making their battles more intense.

At the same time, we must seek opportunities to acquire more resources and territory," Longling continued, his voice hinting at ruthlessness.

"We can also use this opportunity to expand our influence.

In this chaos, many minor powers will seek refuge, and we can bring them under our banner," suggested an elder, his eyes flashing with shrewdness.

"Exactly, what we must do is not only gain short-term benefits but also lay a solid foundation for the long-term development of the Longyuan Immortal Sect," Longling nodded in agreement, his gaze like a torch, as if he had already seen the sect's glorious future.

Under Longling's command, the disciples of the Longyuan Immortal Sect began to act.

Some infiltrated the market, covertly manipulating resource flows; some contacted minor powers, offering protection in exchange for loyalty; others covertly observed the battles of Heaven Initiation and Blood Shadow, seeking exploitable opportunities.

Longling and his disciples in Lihu City were like hunters hidden in the darkness, silently watching the shifting winds and clouds of Tianji Shengyu.

As soon as the timing ripens, they will strike to seize the maximum benefit.

But for now, they need to patiently wait, watching the battle between Huanyu cultivators, Heaven Initiation, and Blood Shadow intensify.

Qingxu Daozhang stood before Longling, a hint of hesitation in his eyes. "Demon Master, should we continue spreading the counterfeit Myriad Origin Mother Essence?"

He asked, his voice revealing concern for the current situation.

Longling pondered a moment, then slowly replied: "Of course, in this grand situation, risk and opportunity always go hand in hand.

There will always be cultivators willing to risk for profit, and each of their risks is a consumption beneficial to us."

He walked to the center of the hall, his gaze sweeping over each core disciple present. "As long as there is consumption among Huanyu cultivators, our opportunities grow greater.

The more chaotic Tianji Shengyu becomes, the more advantageous it is for us Earth cultivators."

That voice was firm and powerful, each word filled with strategy and calculation.

"What the Demon Master says is absolutely correct; we cannot miss any opportunity to weaken them," a core disciple echoed, his eyes flashing with agreement to Longling's plan.

"Furthermore, we must also penetrate deeper into their interior," Longling continued, his gaze growing deeper. "I have already ordered the newly surrendered forces to covertly enter the Heavenly Sect Alliance and act as undercover agents inside."

"Undercover agent?" Qingxu Daozhang repeated the term, a glint of sharpness flashing in his eyes.

"Exactly, they will infiltrate the Heavenly Sect Alliance and become our eyes and ears," Longling explained, his voice tinged with ruthlessness. "They must constantly stir up strife among the factions within, leaving them unable to cope and unable to form a united front."

"The Sect Leader's move is truly brilliant, letting their internal chaos allow us to reap the benefits as the fisherman," another elder praised, his voice tinged with excitement.

"We must ensure these undercover agents' identities remain undisclosed, their actions must be covert and cautious," Longling emphasized, his eyes conveying a warning.

"Rest assured, Demon Master, we have already selected the most reliable personnel; they are all experienced intelligence operatives who know how to act under the enemy's nose," an elder in charge of intelligence guaranteed, his voice full of confidence.

"Very well, then we'll wait for good news." Longling nodded satisfactorily, the plan being carried out step by step.

Under Longling's careful arrangements, the newly surrendered forces began to covertly infiltrate the Heavenly Sect Alliance.

They disguised themselves as ordinary cultivators, carrying their respective magical treasures and abilities, and mixed into every corner of the alliance.

The sole objective was to create internal strife within the alliance, provoke disputes, and shift the alliance's attention from external enemies to internal problems.

These undercover cultivators behaved like ordinary members within the alliance, but every action and every word they uttered secretly served the interests of the Longyuan Immortal Sect.

They raised contentious proposals at the alliance's meetings, created unfairness in the distribution of cultivation resources, and even spread rumors in private, undermining trust among alliance members.

As time passed, internal contradictions within the Heavenly Sect Alliance began to gradually surface.

Within the Heavenly Sect Alliance, the conflicts between the various sect cultivators surged like undercurrents; beneath the surface unity, dark tides roiled.

"Have you heard? The Azure Blade Sect disciples hoarded a lot of cultivation resources during distribution—this is totally unfair to us!" A disciple of the Purple Lightning Valley complained to his companions in private, his voice full of dissatisfaction.

"It's not just unfair—it's outright theft! We fought hard, yet they reap the rewards without effort." Another disciple echoed, his eyes flashing with angry light.

Such dialogues repeatedly played out in every corner of the alliance; the newly surrendered undercover cultivators skillfully amplified these dissatisfactions, turning the original minor conflicts into open confrontations.

Finally, at an alliance resource-allocation meeting, the conflict erupted. The Azure Blade Sect's representative was about to claim their due share when the Purple Lightning Valley's representative stood up.

"Hold on, the Purple Lightning Valley suffered heavy losses on the front lines—why can the Azure Blade Sect take so many resources?" The Purple Lightning Valley's representative shouted in challenge, his eyes full of provocation.

The Azure Blade Sect's representative cultivator immediately retorted: "Our Azure Blade Sect disciples also made great sacrifices in battle; these resources are rightfully ours!"

The dispute between the two sides quickly escalated, as representatives of other sects began to pick sides, turning the original meeting into a chaotic brawl.

The alliance's elders tried to maintain order, but their voices were drowned out in the quarrel.

"You Azure Blade Sect always think highly of yourselves, never regarding us!" A disciple of the Purple Lightning Valley drew his sword in anger, the blade pointed at the opponent.

"Do you think we're afraid of you?" The Azure Blade Sect disciple showed no weakness; the disciples of both sides readied their swords, the tension reaching its peak.

"Stop!" The alliance's elders shouted loudly, but their voices were drowned out by the angry cries.

Under the provocation of the undercover cultivators, the conflict between the two sides had escalated to an irreconcilable point.

Finally, amid an angry roar, the disciples of both sides began a melee.

Spells and magical treasures flew about in the conference hall, the originally solemn hall turning into a battlefield.

The cultivators of the various sects attacked each other in anger and chaos; their hearts no longer held loyalty to the alliance, only hatred for the opposing side.

The melee quickly spread to every corner of the alliance; the once-united alliance began to fragment.

The conflicts and clashes among the various sect cultivators continually escalated; they began to suspect and attack each other, greatly weakening the alliance's combat strength.

Amid this chaos, the undercover cultivators of the Longyuan Immortal Sect quietly withdrew.

The internal strife and conflict within the Heavenly Sect Alliance were exactly what Longling had hoped to see; the goal had been achieved, and now he only needed to observe from behind the scenes, wait for the opportunity, and further expand his power and influence.

Yet the cultivators of the Heavenly Sect Alliance continued to fight for their own interests and hatred, utterly unaware that they had fallen into the trap of the Longyuan Immortal Sect.

Soon, the high-ranking officials of the Heavenly Sect Alliance stood on the platform of the conference hall, gazing down at the chaos below, their faces dark as an impending storm.

The alliance's chief, Jingyu Feiren, now felt unprecedented anger and disappointment; his gaze like lightning swept over the battling cultivators, his heart filled with complex emotions.

"Cease! Immediately stop this pointless fighting!" That voice thundered like a bolt, making the hall's walls tremble slightly, carrying an indisputable authority as it tried to quell the chaos below.

However, the cultivators locked in the melee had gone berserk; his mind held only hatred for the opponent, greed for resources, and a thirst for victory.