Chapter 103: Preparations for the Realm War

The events that unfolded at Profound Heaven Peak.

Given Ye Qingxuan's current cultivation realm, he could not yet perceive all the details from such a vast distance.

However, after Ye Qingxuan contacted Ye Qingxiao, he learned everything that had happened.

This occurred after Profound Heaven Sect opened a spatial channel to the lower realm.

Other hegemon-level powers also received messages from Profound Heaven Sect and began using various methods to investigate the situation in the subordinate worlds of the Earth-Profound Realm.

Ultimately, they learned that nine minor lower realms had been invaded by the Green Demon Clan, and five of these minor realms had already been completely transformed into Demon Domains.

The other four minor realms had also been largely converted.

The human populations of all nine minor realms had mostly become blood fodder for the Green Demon Clan.

With the deep foundations of the major hegemon-level powers, they naturally understood the dangers of a minor realm being transformed into a Demon Domain.

Therefore, even knowing the difficulty of this mission, they still had no intention of abandoning these nine minor realms.

But this time, facing the full-scale invasion of the Green Demon Clan, the subordinate realms below had not only lost their home-field advantage but had instead become the Green Demon Clan's home ground.

With the situation reversed, relying solely on these hegemon-level powers to respond was proving quite difficult.

Thus, on the second day after the incident.

All eighteen hegemon-level powers of the Earth-Profound Realm: the seven hegemon-level powers of the Central Region: Immortal Profound Sect, Lingxiao Observatory, Qianyuan Sect, Zantai Immortal Clan, Blade Sect, Profound Fiend Sect, and Sword Sect.

The three hegemon-level powers of the Eastern Region: Profound Heaven Sect, Tianyuan Sect, and Huangfu Immortal Clan.

The three hegemon-level powers of the Southern Region: Jade Profound Sect, Heaven Sect, and Dao Profound Gate.

The two hegemon-level powers of the Western Region: Ten Thousand Buddha Sect and Dharma Flower Temple.

The three hegemon-level powers of the Northern Region: Haofu Mansion, Demon-Suppressing Mansion, and Tiance Mansion.

Under the joint effort of these eighteen hegemon-level powers, they began conscripting all forces within the five regions of the Earth-Profound Realm and independent cultivators at the Soul Transformation realm and above, preparing to form a Soul Transformation Army to counterattack the lower realm.

As for those above the Soul Transformation realm, arrangements had naturally been made for them as well.

Since the Green Demon Clan's conspiracy had been partially exposed, how could their subsequent moves be completely hidden from the Earth-Profound Realm?

If the goal were simply to counterattack the nine fallen minor realms, the eighteen hegemon-level powers alone would have been sufficient.

The reason for expending such great effort to form an army of the Earth-Profound Realm was naturally to deal with the Green Demon Clan's subsequent moves.

Among the conscripted forces, most did not resist.

This was because many disciples within the army were from hegemon-level powers.

No one was foolish; these forces understood the severity of the situation. Seeing that disciples of hegemon-level powers were not avoiding battle, they naturally would not retreat.

Moreover, the primordial essence obtained after slaying demons for sacrifice was far greater than that obtained after slaying ordinary demons.

In their view, this was war, but it was also an opportunity to break the constraints of their spiritual root talents and ascend to a higher level.

Many cultivators had not experienced the cruelty of war and were now even eager to try their hand at it.

However, among them, a few forces attempted to hide in the rear, planning to wait until the foundations of other forces were exhausted before emerging to reap the benefits.

Among these, there were even individual pseudo-hegemon-level powers stationed by Mahayana cultivators but lacking an Immortal Artifact for defense.

These were located within the Eastern Region's three hegemon-level powers' designated areas, left for other forces to develop without restriction.

Inside Blood Fiend Sect, many people had gathered to discuss the conscription by the hegemon-level powers.

At this moment, a person sitting in the lower seat asked with a worried expression:

"Sect Master, are we really not sending anyone to the alliance at Profound Heaven Sect?"

This person was the First Elder of Blood Fiend Sect.

The Earth-Profound Realm is vast; although the alliance conscripts all forces within its five regions, not everyone gathers in one place.

Instead, divisions are made based on the regions where the major hegemon-level powers are located, gathering and integrating the strong from all forces near the base of each hegemon-level power.

Then, unified mobilization rules are formulated.

Only hegemon-level powers possess the strength and foundation to open spatial channels at any time and dispatch army reinforcements to the various realms below.

Blood Fiend Sect lies within the area under Profound Heaven Sect's responsibility and must accept conscription from Profound Heaven Sect.

By this timeline, Blood Fiend Sect should have already sent people to Profound Heaven Sect to accept the unified command of the Earth-Profound Realm army.

But at this moment, they have not sent a single person.

Apart from Blood Fiend Sect, among the various forces outside the sphere of influence of Profound Heaven Sect, a small number are also watching the situation and have not immediately taken their people to Profound Heaven Sect.

These forces developed outside the areas covered by hegemon-level powers, and their ambitions are not small.

Furthermore, developing in such chaotic lands without rules means that as long as they do not destroy spiritual veins, they need not abide by the other restrictive rules set by hegemon-level powers.

This has long made them forget the deterrent power of hegemon-level powers.

The Sect Master of Blood Fiend Sect, seated at the head, heard the First Elder's words, saw his worry, and sneered:

"First Elder, rest assured! As long as I am here, our Blood Fiend Sect will be fine."

The Sect Master of Blood Fiend Sect himself possesses Mahayana cultivation; he does not believe Profound Heaven Sect would dare to attack him rashly amidst the Green Demon Clan's invasion and provoke internal chaos in the Earth-Profound Realm.

But the First Elder of Blood Fiend Sect still showed hesitation and was about to say: "But..."

He was unexpectedly interrupted by the Sect Master of Blood Fiend Sect: "There is no 'but'. Our Blood Fiend Sect has struggled in this chaotic land for many years and is now just one step away from becoming a hegemon-level power. We cannot fail at the last moment. First Elder, remember your position. This matter was discussed by all elders, but the final decision rests with me. Do not discuss it again."

Having led the Blood Fiend Sect in struggle for many years and barely advanced to the Mahayana realm, he naturally would not easily give up any opportunity to assault a hegemon-level power.

Currently, Blood Fiend Sect is only one Immortal Artifact away from becoming a hegemon-level power.

As for the Tier-10 spiritual vein, he naturally knows where it is; his smooth advancement to the Mahayana realm was inseparable from the help of that Tier-10 spiritual vein.

Now, if he can obtain an Immortal Artifact to guard the sect, his Blood Fiend Sect will truly become a hegemon-level power.

And this invasion by the Green Demon Clan is the best opportunity for Blood Fiend Sect to ascend to hegemon-level status.

The war between the two realms is fraught with danger; a moment's carelessness could lead even a Mahayana cultivator to death and the destruction of their Dao.

If just one of the eighteen hegemon-level powers suffers heavy losses and all their Mahayana cultivators perish, it will be the time for his Blood Fiend Sect to seize the Immortal Artifact and ascend to hegemon-level status.

At that time, with the combined aid of an Immortal Artifact and a Tier-10 spiritual vein, perhaps he too will have the chance to break through the Immortal Realm and ascend to the upper realm.

Just as the Blood Fiend Sect's Sect Master was fantasizing about a bright future, a stern voice rang out, shattering his delusion:

"Future? You have no future! The Blood Fiend Sect disobeys the decree of the Earth-Heaven Realm Alliance, viewing it as a betrayal of the entire Earth-Heaven Realm. According to the Alliance's laws, you shall be executed!"

Before the words had fully faded, the figure of Cen Zhe, wielding the Profound Heaven Sword, already materialized above the Blood Fiend Sect.

Upon arriving, Cen Zhe had just heard their final words.

Without the slightest hesitation, he swung his first sword. A line of cold brilliance severed the void, slicing down toward the Blood Fiend Sect below.

Facing this sudden, terrifying attack and sensing the destructive power within the sword light, the Blood Fiend Sect's Sect Master hastily produced a top-grade spiritual treasure, a golden shield, to block in front of him.

The top-grade spiritual treasure shield appeared fragile against that sword light, torn apart with ease.

The sword light's momentum only weakened slightly before slamming directly into the energy shield surrounding the Blood Fiend Sect's Sect Master.

"Boom!"

Immediately, a continuous roar erupted. The originally condensed sword light exploded, transforming into countless tiny sword arcs that swept across the entire scene.

"Cough, cough, cough."

The Blood Fiend Sect's Sect Master was severely wounded by that single strike, spiritual blood streaming from him. Sword light flickered within the wound on his chest, preventing it from healing for a long time.

Cen Zhe's first sword severely injured the Blood Fiend Sect's Sect Master while simultaneously slaughtering everyone else in the Blood Fiend Sect.

Immediately after, Cen Zhe casually swung his second sword.

Seeing this, the Blood Fiend Sect's Sect Master's face changed drastically. He attempted to tear open the void and flee.

However, he discovered a bronze mirror covered in complex Dao patterns floating above this realm of heaven and earth, suppressing the void and preventing him from escaping into it.

This bronze mirror was the Profound Heaven Mirror, a low-grade immortal artifact and one of the Profound Heaven Sect's foundational treasures, possessing the power to seal and suppress.

The Profound Heaven Sect had many ancestors who ascended throughout its history; naturally, its foundational treasures were profound and deep, certainly not limited to just one immortal artifact for defense.

Cen Zhe's second sword directly obliterated the Blood Fiend Sect's Sect Master's physical body, leaving only his dimmed divine soul.

Subsequently, Cen Zhe swung his third sword once more.

Seeing Cen Zhe raise his sword again, the Blood Fiend Sect's Sect Master urgently begged for mercy:

"Daoist Cen, spare my life. I am willing to fight for the Earth-Heaven Realm."

Yet, the Blood Fiend Sect's Sect Master's words did not cause Cen Zhe to halt his actions.

This third sword directly eroded the Blood Fiend Sect's Sect Master's divine soul, causing him to perish completely.

With merely three sword strikes, a pseudo-hegemon power renowned in the Chaotic Lands vanished into thin air, becoming history.

Having finished all this, Cen Zhe cleaned up the battlefield, then departed, returning to the Profound Heaven Sect.

In chaotic times, harsh laws are applied. Now that the Earth-Heaven Realm Alliance has been successfully established, they naturally do not wish for certain powers to sit back and reap benefits in the rear, or even stab them in the back at a critical moment.

Therefore, the first action taken after the successful formation of the Earth-Heaven Realm Alliance was to eliminate those powers unwilling to contribute to the Earth-Heaven Realm.

While resolving future threats, this also served to kill the chicken to scare the monkeys.

Not only the Profound Heaven Sect, but other hegemon powers also mobilized at this moment to exterminate those powers unwilling to join the Earth-Heaven Realm Alliance.

However, they only used the strongest power in their respective regions to kill the chicken and scare the monkeys; other powers still waiting on the sidelines were still given a second chance.

Indeed, under the "kill the chicken to scare the monkeys" tactics of the various hegemon powers, other powers that had previously been waiting on the sidelines, terrified, rushed non-stop to the hegemon powers in their respective regions to join the Earth-Heaven Realm Alliance.

Thus, the alliance within the five regions of the Earth-Heaven Realm was finally successfully established.

As for the four regions outside the Earth-Heaven Realm? They were tacitly ignored by everyone; there was no need to mention them! After the alliance was completed, the various hegemon powers began constructing spatial channels to counterattack the nine small lower realms that had already fallen.

As for why spatial channels connecting the realms below were not constructed earlier.

First, constructing spatial channels consumed too much energy and yielded no profit.

Second, after constructing a spatial channel, once people from the lower realms broke through to the Void Penetration Realm, they would no longer ascend across realms; instead, they would be directly rejected by the small lower realms and forced through the spatial channel into the Earth-Heaven Realm.

Ascension is one of the few opportunities for cultivators to repair their own foundations.

The various hegemon powers of the Earth-Heaven Realm wanted geniuses ascending from the lower realms who had already repaired their foundations. To temper the geniuses of the lower realms, during normal times, they naturally would not easily construct spatial channels.

(End of this chapter)