Chapter 575

A glint of sharp light flashed in Wanshuwang's eyes; these pieces of information were undoubtedly extremely valuable to him. 'Eye of Heavenly Initiation?' he repeated the name, his mind already beginning to calculate how to make use of this information.

The shadow cultivator nodded. 'Yes, the Eye of Heavenly Initiation is our sect's supreme treasure; its power far exceeds your imagination.' His voice carried a hint of pride, but it was quickly replaced by helplessness. 'But the conditions for its use are extremely harsh; only the Sect Leader and the Four Great Elders can activate it.'

Wanshuwang pondered for a moment, then continued to ask. 'So, does Heavenly Initiation have any major plans recently?' His question directly pointed at Heavenly Initiation's strategic intent, which is crucial for the Longyuan Immortal Sect.

The shadow cultivator hesitated for a moment, then slowly spoke. 'I don't know much about Heavenly Initiation's plans, but I know the Sect Leader has recently been searching for a mysterious item called the Chaos Core, which is said to have the power to change the world.' His voice carried a hint of uncertainty. 'The Sect Leader believes that as long as they obtain the Chaos Core, Heavenly Initiation will become the ruler of the Tianji Shengyu.'

Wanshuwang's brows furrowed. 'Chaos Core' was a name he had never heard before, but it was obviously an extremely important clue.

'Chaos Core?' he repeated the name, his mind already beginning to calculate how to obtain more information.

The shadow cultivator nodded. 'Yes, the Chaos Core, the Sect Leader has already dispatched many people to search for clues everywhere.' His voice carried a hint of fatigue. 'That's all I know; I really don't know anything else.'

The King of Ten Thousand Rats stood up, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes. "You did well." His voice carried a hint of praise, "The information you provided is very important to us; we will guarantee your safety."

The shadow cultivator lifted his head, a hint of expectation in his eyes. "Then… my family?" His voice trembled; obviously the safety of his family was of utmost importance to him.

The King of Ten Thousand Rats nodded. "Rest assured, we will protect their safety."

His voice carried a hint of promise, "You rest here first; we will arrange someone to take care of you."

The shadow cultivator let out a breath, his body relaxing; evidently the King of Ten Thousand Rats' promise put him at ease.

The King of Ten Thousand Rats turned and left the interrogation room, already beginning to calculate how to use this information in a plan to counter Heaven's Initiation.

Outside the interrogation room, the King of Ten Thousand Rats quickly summoned the senior members of the Longyuan Immortal Sect, beginning to discuss the information provided by the shadow cultivator.

"Strengthen the investigation of the Chaos Core; this may be the key to our countering Heaven's Initiation." The King of Ten Thousand Rats' voice carried a hint of urgency, "At the same time, reinforce internal defenses to prevent Heaven's Initiation's retaliation."

And in the Netherworld Palace of Heaven's Initiation, the Netherworld sat upon the throne, brows furrowed, evidently already having learned of the shadow cultivator's disappearance.

Her eyes held a hint of anger, evidently extremely dissatisfied with the actions of the Longyuan Immortal Sect.

"Longyuan Immortal Sect, you dare to move my people?" Her voice was icy, filled with killing intent, "I will make you pay the price."

As the high-ranking members of Heaven's Initiation left the Netherworld Palace, a tense atmosphere spread throughout Heaven's Initiation.

And in the secret base of the Longyuan Immortal Sect, the shadow cultivator lay quietly in the prison cell, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

He did not know whether his choice was correct, but he knew he had no way back.

In the secret base of the Longyuan Immortal Sect, the shadow cultivator's words echoed in the empty interrogation room; the revealed information became the focus of urgent discussion among the sect's senior members.

The King of Ten Thousand Rats sat at one end of the long table, before him lay a detailed map of the Tianji Shengyu, densely marked with the territories of Heaven's Initiation and possible secret strongholds.

"The Chaos Core must be found." The King of Ten Thousand Rats' gaze swept across the map, his voice firm and powerful, "If Heaven's Initiation obtains it, the balance of the entire Tianji Shengyu will be broken."

Along both sides of the long table, the elders and core disciples of the Longyuan Immortal Sect gathered, their expressions grave, each aware of the severity of the situation.

They discussed and argued, trying to find clues from the information provided by the shadow cultivator.

"We cannot sit and wait for death; we must take the initiative." An elder slammed his palm on the table, his voice carrying a hint of urgency, "We will send elite disciples to infiltrate Heaven's Initiation's territory, seeking the whereabouts of the Chaos Core; once obtained, the Longling Demon Master will surely give a generous reward."

Another elder shook his head, a hint of worry in his eyes, "This is too risky; Heaven's Initiation's territory is heavily defended, and if anyone is discovered, the consequences would be unimaginable."

"We cannot only defend and not attack." A core disciple stood up, his voice carrying a hint of determination.

The King of Ten Thousand Rats listened to everyone's discussion, already having a plan in mind.

"I have a proposal." The King of Ten Thousand Rats' voice interrupted the discussion, his eyes flashing with a cunning light, "We can make use of Heaven's Initiation's shadow cultivators to have them provide us with more information."

Everyone's gaze focused on the King of Ten Thousand Rats; they waited for his continuation, he took a deep breath and then slowly laid out his plan.

"We can fabricate a false confrontation, making Heaven's Initiation's shadow cultivators believe we have discovered their secret base." The King of Ten Thousand Rats' finger moved across the map, pointing to a remote location within Heaven's Initiation's territory, "Then we will send elite disciples to infiltrate here, pretending to seek clues of the Chaos Core, to draw Heaven's Initiation's attention."

"At the same time, the true elite disciples will infiltrate from another side to seek the genuine Chaos Core." A glint of sharpness flashed in the King of Ten Thousand Rats' eyes, "This way, we can protect our disciples while disrupting Heaven's Initiation's plans."

The elders and core disciples exchanged glances, knowing this was a bold plan, but also one that could possibly succeed.

"We need to fabricate some false clues to lure Heaven's Initiation's shadow cultivators into taking the bait." An elder said, a hint of cunning in his eyes, "We can use some discarded Dharma treasures to create false hints of the Chaos Core."

"We also need to strengthen internal defenses to prevent Heaven's Initiation's counterattack." Another elder added, "We must ensure the safety of our disciples and the Chaos Core."

The King of Ten Thousand Rats nodded, knowing this plan required everyone's cooperation and effort. "Then we will act according to this plan." His voice carried a hint of resolve, "We must seize the time; the whereabouts of the Chaos Core relate to our survival."

The disciples of the Longyuan Immortal Sect swiftly sprang into action, beginning to fabricate false clues, reinforce defenses, and secretly dispatch elite disciples to infiltrate Heaven's Initiation's territory.

Soon, in the secret base of the Longyuan Immortal Sect, the tense atmosphere was like a taut string, ready to snap at any moment.

The King of Ten Thousand Rats' plan had already been set in motion; the disciples moved like precise gears, beginning to turn.

"We must ensure every step is precise and flawless." The King of Ten Thousand Rats emphasized at a secret meeting, his eyes sharp as an eagle's, "Heaven's Initiation is not to be trifled with; the plan must be perfect."

On another side of the base, a group of elite disciples was undergoing special training; they would carry out the mission to infiltrate Heaven's Initiation's territory.

Their faces were filled with resolve; each person knew they were about to embark on a journey of life and death, uncertain of the outcome.

"Remember, your goal is to find clues to the Chaos Core while avoiding direct confrontation." The elder in charge of training admonished, "Your lives are more important than any treasure."

The disciples nodded, their eyes flashing with determined light.

At the same time, within Heaven's Initiation's territory, the Netherworld Sect Leader's counteroffensive plan was also proceeding in full swing.

She dispatched her most elite disciples to infiltrate the Longyuan Immortal Sect's territory, attempting to locate and sabotage the Longyuan Immortal Sect's plan.

"The Longyuan Immortal Sect thinks they can easily deceive us, but they are mistaken." The Netherworld Sect Leader's voice carried a hint of a cold smile, "We will turn their plan into their own trap."

Heaven's Initiation's disciples received the order and departed, their eyes flashing with a desire for battle.

In the secret base of the Longyuan Immortal Sect, the King of Ten Thousand Rats was discussing the final plan with several elders.

They needed to ensure every step was flawless, every possible loophole plugged.

"We need more false clues to confuse Heaven's Initiation." An elder suggested, "We can use some discarded Dharma treasures to produce energy fluctuations of the Chaos Core."

Another elder nodded in agreement. "At the same time, we still need to strengthen our defenses to prevent Heaven's Initiation's sudden attack." His eyes held a hint of worry, "Heaven's Initiation's Netherworld Sect Leader is not an easy opponent."

The King of Ten Thousand Rats pondered for a moment, then spoke slowly, "You are right; we need to make preparations on both fronts." His eyes flashed with decisive light, "On one hand, we will fabricate false clues to confuse Heaven's Initiation; on the other, we will strengthen our defenses to prepare for Heaven's Initiation's counterattack."

And in the Netherworld Palace of Heaven's Initiation, the Netherworld Sect Leader stood before a huge map, her finger moving across it, marking the possible routes of action for the Longyuan Immortal Sect.

"Although the Longyuan Immortal Sect's movements are covert, they are not traceless." The Netherworld Sect Leader's voice carried a hint of confidence, "We have already grasped some of their patterns of action; we can use this to set a trap."

She turned to face the elders behind her, her eyes flashing with determined light, "We must make the Longyuan Immortal Sect know that Heaven's Initiation is not something they can easily challenge."

The elders nodded, their eyes holding trust in the Netherworld Sect Leader and anticipation for the impending battle.

In the secret base of the Longyuan Immortal Sect, the elite disciples had already prepared to set out, wearing specially made invisibility garb, carrying various Dharma treasures and weapons, ready to infiltrate Heaven's Initiation's territory.

"Remember, your actions must be swift and secret." The elder in charge of command warned, "If discovered, retreat immediately; do not engage."

The disciples nodded, their eyes showing a hint of tension.

As night fell, the disciples of the Longyuan Immortal Sect and Heaven's Initiation began their actions.

Like a ghost in the night, they moved silently across the land of Tianji Shengyu, seeking the enemy's weakness, preparing to deliver a fatal blow.

The night was as dark as ink, and the land of Tianji Shengyu was shrouded in a layer of mysterious silence.

"Stay vigilant, I don't know where Heaven's Initiation's hidden sentries are." The team leader disciple whispered, his eyes flashing with alertness in the night.

They carefully made their way through the forest, each step taken with extreme caution to avoid disturbing any lurking enemies.

Moonlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, scattering upon them and forming mottled shadows; these shadows could reveal their position, so they avoided the moonlight as much as possible, using the night as cover.

"Although the Longyuan Immortal Sect's actions are secret, their intention is already obvious." The Netherworld Sect Leader's voice carried a faint sneer, "They want to find the 'Chaos Core,' but we will not let them succeed."

"We have already laid a heavenly net and earthly trap in places where the Chaos Core might appear; as soon as a disciple of the Longyuan Immortal Sect shows up, we will detect them immediately." An elder said confidently.

The Netherworld Sect Leader nodded, eyes flashing with determination. "Not only must we stop the Longyuan Immortal Sect, but we must also use this opportunity to give them a lesson."

While the disciples of the Longyuan Immortal Sect ventured deep into Heaven's Initiation territory, the disciples of Heaven's Initiation were also taking active action.

They were dispatched to various key locations, ready to capture any possible intruders.

Their eyes flashed with vigilance and resolve; each person knew that the outcome of this struggle might lie in their hands.

In a secluded valley, the disciples of the Longyuan Immortal Sect detected some abnormal energy fluctuations.

These fluctuations were extremely faint; without special training, they would have been impossible to notice.

"Something is strange here, be careful." The team leader disciple said softly, eyes tense, slowly approaching the source of the energy fluctuation and discovering an abandoned ancient altar.

The altar was covered in moss and vines, clearly untouched for a long time.

However, that faint energy fluctuation emanated from a strange stone at the center of the altar.

"Could this be a clue to the Chaos Core?" a disciple exclaimed, voice tinged with excitement.

The team leader disciple furrowed his brow; this might be a trap. "Don't act rashly, observe first."

They hid in the surrounding forest, carefully observing the environment around the altar; there was no trace of Heaven's Initiation disciples nearby, but this only made them more vigilant.

Such silence was too abnormal, as if hiding some danger.

In the Netherworld Palace, the Netherworld Sect Leader observed every move of the Longyuan Immortal Sect disciples through a huge crystal ball, the corners of her mouth curling into a satisfied smile.

"They have found the trap we set; the show is beginning." Her voice carried a hint of amusement.

"Sect Leader, your wisdom is great; this trap will surely inflict a heavy loss on the Longyuan Immortal Sect disciples." An elder said obsequiously.

The Netherworld Sect Leader nodded, eyes flashing with anticipation. "It's time to give the Longyuan Immortal Sect a lesson."

In the valley, after discussion, the disciples of the Longyuan Immortal Sect decided not to touch that strange stone.

"We will leave here and look for other clues." The team leader disciple said decisively, slipping away silently from the valley and continuing to search within Heaven's Initiation territory.

Over the next few days, the disciples of the Longyuan Immortal Sect encountered multiple patrols of Heaven's Initiation disciples.

Each time, they relied on invisibility cloaks and superb concealment techniques to successfully evade the enemy's search.

However, as time passed, they found Heaven's Initiation's defenses growing ever tighter, and their operational space shrinking.

By a chance occurrence, they discovered a concealed cave.

The cave's entrance was blocked by a huge stone; without careful observation, it would be hard to notice this place.

"Someone has been here." A disciple pointed to footprints on the ground and said.

They carefully moved the massive stone aside, revealing a narrow passage leading underground; the passage was dark and damp, the air filled with a musty smell.

"Let's go down and see." The team leader disciple decided, lighting a specially made night pearl and slowly descending along the passage.

At the end of the passage lay a vast underground space.

In the center of the space stood an altar emitting a faint glow, upon which lay a black crystal radiating strange energy.

"This is... the Chaos Stone!" a disciple exclaimed.

Their eyes flashed with excitement as they quickly placed the "Chaos Stone" into a specially made box, preparing to return to the Longyuan Immortal Sect.

However, just as they were preparing to leave, the cave's entrance was suddenly sealed by a huge stone.

They turned around and saw a group of Heaven's Initiation disciples standing on the other side of the altar, their eyes carrying a hint of mockery.

"Do you think you can easily take it out of Heaven's Initiation territory?" the leading Heaven's Initiation disciple sneered, "Too naive."

The disciples of the Longyuan Immortal Sect swiftly drew their weapons, preparing to meet the enemy.

In the Netherworld Palace, the Netherworld Sect Leader observed all of this through the crystal ball, the corners of her mouth curling into a satisfied smile.

"Disciples of the Longyuan Immortal Sect, your game is over." Her voice carried a hint of coldness.