Chapter 569

The Heaven Sect's order was ignored in the chaos, making his expression even uglier.

While rebuking those fighting cultivators, the Heaven Sect True Person inevitably felt a bias in his heart.

He knew that the alliance's stability required the support of major powers, which held pivotal positions in the alliance.

Thus, when handling conflicts, he unconsciously gave greater weight to the opinions and interests of the major powers.

"The Blue Blade Sect and Purple Lightning Valley are the pillars of the alliance; their conflict must be properly resolved," Jing Yufei said to the elders beside him, his voice tinged with fatigue.

However, this biased attitude was soon noticed by the mid-tier sects.

They felt deep dissatisfaction and disappointment. In their view, the alliance should be fair and just, not biased by the size of powers.

"Alliance Leader Jing, the mid-tier sects also made huge sacrifices on the front lines; why are our demands always ignored?" A representative of the mid-tier sects gathered courage and raised the question.

A flicker of guilt passed through Jing Yufei's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by resolve. "The alliance's stability is paramount; the stability of the major powers is crucial to the alliance," he replied, his tone leaving no room for doubt.

The cultivators representing the sects of medium-sized forces looked at each other, their hearts filled with helplessness.

They knew that, although they harbored many grievances, they could not resist before the might of the Heaven Sect.

The strength and influence of the Heaven Sect were beyond their match; they could only choose to submit.

"We can only hope that the Heaven Sect will ultimately give us a just answer," said an elder of a medium-sized force in a low voice, his tone tinged with helplessness.

Jingyu Fei stood on the high platform, gazing down at the gradually calming melee, his heart filled with worry.

He knew that today's incident was merely a beginning; if the conflicts between the factions were not properly handled, the alliance's split would be inevitable.

But he also understood that in this world of the strong preying on the weak, the game of power and influence is always complex and cruel.

He could only strive to balance the interests of all parties, hoping to maintain the alliance's stability until the true threat arrived.

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And at the other end of Tianji Shengyu, the Nine-Tailed Fox King sat upright on her throne, a cunning light flickering in her eyes.

A brightly feathered bird flew through the window and landed on her arm, its feet tied to a small bamboo tube.

The Nine-Tailed Fox King gently took down the bamboo tube, drew out a slip of paper from it, which recorded the chaotic situation within the Heaven Sect Alliance.

She carefully read the contents of the slip, the corner of her mouth curling into a cold smile. "Huanyu cultivators are always like this, resorting to any means for profit, excessively selfish."

She spoke softly, her voice tinged with slight contempt.

"Alliance? Hmph, it's nothing but a rabble." The Nine-Tailed Fox King placed the slip on the table, lightly stroking the bird's feathers, "Even if they have formed an alliance, they are merely a loose sand. As long as they remain disunited, they cannot oppose the mighty power of our beast clan."

She rose, walked to the window, and gazed at the distant horizon. "The internal strife of the Heaven Sect Alliance is our opportunity," the Nine-Tailed Fox King mused, strategic light flashing in her eyes, "Their chaos and infighting will only drain their strength in pointless internal conflict."

"Your Majesty, what do you mean?" asked a king of the beast clan, his eyes full of inquiry.

The Nine-Tailed Fox King turned to face the elders and other commanders of the monster clan. "The Ferocious Beast Tide is a terrifying power they cannot imagine. As long as they remain divided, they cannot form an effective resistance." Her voice brimmed with confidence.

"How should we act, Your Majesty?" another commander asked, his eyes flashing with the desire for battle.

The Nine-Tailed Fox King pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "What we need to do now is to further exacerbate their internal strife, causing their alliance to collapse completely. At the same time, we must strengthen preparations for the Ferocious Beast Tide, wait for the optimal moment, and strike them down in one blow."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" the monster clan's commanders replied in unison, their voices filled with trust in the Nine-Tailed Fox King and anticipation for the impending battle.

The Nine-Tailed Fox King immediately issued a series of orders; the monster clan's spies and undercover agents began to act within Tianji Shengyu, spreading rumors, sowing discord, and further intensifying the internal strife of the Heaven Sect Alliance.

At the same time, the monster clan's great army secretly gathered, honing their claws and fangs in the abyss, awaiting the Nine-Tailed Fox King's command.

As time passed, the internal strife of the Heaven Sect Alliance grew ever more severe, and the alliance's prestige and cohesion gradually waned.

Meanwhile, the monster clan's Ferocious Beast Tide, under the Nine-Tailed Fox King's command, became ever stronger and more terrifying.

The Nine-Tailed Fox King stood at the edge of the abyss, gazing down at the surging Ferocious Beast Tide, a cold light flickering in her eyes. "Huanyu cultivators, your doom approaches."

She spoke softly, her voice brimming with anticipation for the forthcoming victory.

The Nine-Tailed Fox King's plan proceeded in an orderly manner. Under her command, the monster clan's spies moved like ghosts through Tianji Shengyu, their shadows appearing in the dark corners of every sect, whispering words of sowing discord and scattering seeds of division.

These spies were elite agents carefully selected by the Nine-Tailed Fox King; skilled in concealment and deception, they could silently shift the balance within the alliance without being detected.

In the alliance's council hall, arguments rose and fell, and the disputes among the sects' cultivators had reached the brink of drawing swords.

Some sects of medium-sized forces felt an unprecedented isolation and indignation; they began to secretly gather together, discussing how to cope with the oppression and neglect of the major powers.

"We can't go on like this; the alliance's high echelons simply don't care about our voices," said the sect leader of a medium-sized force angrily.

"Indeed, our contributions and sacrifices are no less than those of the great powers, yet all we receive are scraps," another sect leader echoed.

These medium-sized forces' sects began to secretly form an alliance, deciding to raise their own voice within the alliance and strive for greater benefits.

However, all of this was seen by the monster clan's spies, who swiftly relayed the information back to the Nine-Tailed Fox King.

Having received this intelligence in the abyss, the Nine-Tailed Fox King's lips curled into a satisfied smile. "Excellent, the rift within the alliance is widening."

She told the commanders beside her, "It's time to prepare the Ferocious Beast Tide for deployment."

The monster clan's great army lay in wait in the abyss, growing ever stronger under the Nine-Tailed Fox King's command.

The ferocious beasts roared, their eyes flashing with a thirst for battle and a craving for blood.

The Nine-Tailed Fox King's voice, from the highest point of the abyss, echoed within it: "The cultivators of the Heaven Sect Alliance have already been slaughtering each other; the alliance is on the verge of collapse. Now is the best time to strike."

The monster clan's commanders responded in unison, their eyes filled with battle frenzy.

Following the Nine-Tailed Fox King's command, the Ferocious Beast Tide began to advance toward the border of Tianji Shengyu, moving like a black torrent, silently surging underground, awaiting the moment to burst forth from the ground.

And in the dark hall of Blood Shadow, Xingchen sat upright on his throne, listening to his subordinates report the latest developments of the Heaven Sect Alliance. When he heard that the Heaven Sect Alliance had been formed to oppose him and was framed as the manufacturer of counterfeit Wan Yuan Mother Essence, his face instantly turned ashen.

"What? They actually claim we manufactured fake Wan Yuan Mother Essence?" Xingchen's voice held a hint of disbelief, which quickly turned to anger. "This is utterly absurd! Even our own disciples have died from using fake Wan Yuan Mother Essence, and we are still seeking the true mastermind, yet now we have become their scapegoat!"

He sprang to his feet and slammed a palm onto the armrest of his throne, which shattered with a bang. "These Heaven Sect Alliance folks are utterly foolish!" Xingchen roared, his voice echoing throughout the dark hall.

Meanwhile, in the Netherworld Palace of Heaven's Initiation, Youming lay lazily on a soft couch, listening to his subordinates report the same news.

Her eyes narrowed slightly, and the corner of her mouth curled into a cold smile.

"Oh? They say we produced fake Wan Yuan Mother Essence? What a huge joke." Youming said softly, her voice tinged with mockery, "Even our people in Heaven's Initiation are troubled by this fake Wan Yuan Mother Essence, yet they happily slapped a big hat on us."

She sat up, a flash of sharp light in her eyes. "Do these Heaven Sect Alliance folks think Heaven's Initiation is easy to bully? Unable to solve their own problems, they find a scapegoat to divert attention." Youming gave a cold snort, her voice full of disdain.

Xingchen paced back and forth in the dark hall, his anger making his long hair flutter without wind. "When has Blood Shadow ever suffered such an insult? They are playing with fire!" He suddenly stopped, shouting at his subordinates, "Go, gather the troops, and let the Heaven Sect Alliance know that Blood Shadow is not something they can casually frame!"

And in the Netherworld Palace, Youming revealed a sly smile. "Since the Heaven Sect Alliance enjoys playing games, we shall play along." She spoke softly, her eyes glittering with mischievous light, "They claim we are the mastermind? Then let them see what a true mastermind looks like."

You Ming clapped her hands, and an elder of Heavenly Initiation immediately appeared before her. 'You Ming, what are your orders?' the elder asked respectfully.

Go, prepare a great gift for me; I will give the Heavenly Sect Alliance a surprise. You Ming's lips curled into a playful smile, and her eyes flickered with the storm that was coming.

Criminal Sentence Chen's fury burned in the Blood Shadow's Dark Hall, his gaze like a torch, sweeping over every high-ranking member of Blood Shadow present.

'When has Blood Shadow ever suffered such humiliation? If the Heavenly Sect Alliance is unkind, don't blame us for being unjust!' His voice echoed in the Dark Hall, each word filled with power.

Criminal Sentence Chen gave a cold snort, a hint of cunning flashing in his eyes. 'They want war, don't they? We'll give them war. But we will fight a war they cannot foresee.'

He turned to the military advisor beside him and whispered a few instructions.

The military advisor nodded, stepped back, and began to arrange Criminal Sentence Chen's plan.

The Blood Shadow's undercurrents began to surge, preparing to deliver a fatal blow when the Heavenly Sect Alliance was least expecting it.

At the same time, You Ming was in the Heavenly Initiation's Netherworld Palace, a playful smile on her face. 'These fellows of the Heavenly Sect Alliance really have given us an excellent opportunity,' she said softly, her eyes gleaming with anticipation of the coming chaos.

You Ming chuckled, her voice as clear as a bell. 'Heavenly Initiation excels at finding opportunity in chaos. Now that the Heavenly Sect Alliance is throwing itself into disarray, it's the perfect moment for us to strike.' Her gaze swept over every Heavenly Initiation elder present: 'What we must do is not only counterattack, but also let them know who the true player is.'

The Heavenly Initiation elders exchanged smiles; You Ming's plans were always unexpected, yet they invariably produced unforeseen results.

They began, following You Ming's orders, to secretly mobilize personnel, preparing to create greater chaos within the Heavenly Sect Alliance.

Within the Heavenly Sect Alliance, the various factions' cultivators were still bickering over resources and power, unaware that the shadows of Blood Shadow and Heavenly Initiation had already silently enveloped them.

Criminal Sentence Chen and You Ming's plan was advancing in secret, preparing to deliver a fatal blow when the Heavenly Sect Alliance was at its most vulnerable.

As for the Heavenly Sect Alliance's Jingyu Fei, although he felt a hint of unease, he still failed to perceive the true threat.

He tried to quell the factions' conflicts by strengthening internal management and control, but he did not realize that the root of this dispute was far more complex than he imagined.

'Alliance Chief, we just received word that Blood Shadow and Heavenly Initiation's people have already begun attacking our cultivators!' a cultivator's voice carried a hint of urgency and anger, 'They seem to have abandoned any pretense of hiding their intentions, openly declaring war on us!'

Jingyu Fei's face darkened, a glint of cold light flashing in his eyes. 'Do they really think the Heavenly Sect Alliance is easy to bully?'

His voice low, he revealed unwavering resolve: 'Since they have been driven to desperation, we need not be courteous anymore.'

'We cannot sit and wait for death; we must strike first!' a cultivator suggested, his eyes flashing with a stern light.

After hearing this, Jingyu Fei nodded. 'Now is the time to display the Heavenly Sect Alliance's strength.' 'Pass my order: all alliance members are to enter combat readiness immediately.'

His voice echoed in the Deliberation Hall, each word filled with power: 'Our Heavenly Sect Alliance is no pushover; it's time to let Blood Shadow and Heavenly Initiation know our might.'

The news spread swiftly through the alliance, and the cultivators of all factions had their fury fully ignited.

They began to gather their strength, preparing to counterattack Blood Shadow and Heavenly Initiation. Although internal conflicts were rampant, when facing external enemies they chose to stand united.

'Blood Shadow and Heavenly Initiation think the Heavenly Sect Alliance is a soft persimmon; they are mistaken!' shouted the leader of a major faction, his eyes burning with the desire for battle.

'The cultivators of the Heavenly Sect Alliance are all warriors tempered through countless trials; we will not be slaughtered!' said the leader of a middle-ranking faction, his voice carrying an unquestionable resolve.

'We cannot let the plots of Blood Shadow and Heavenly Initiation succeed; we must make them pay!' Jingyu Fei stood before a crowd of cultivators, his voice impassioned, inspiring everyone present.

The cultivators responded in unison, their eyes gleaming with strategic wit.