Chapter 552: The Nascent Soul Emerges from the Mountains, Heaven and Earth Change Color

Yunyou Zhenren said slowly: "The victory in the battle of the Green Water Sect has won us precious time and reputation. I suggest we strike while the iron is hot and immediately begin the construction work for Harmony Academy."

This suggestion made everyone's eyes light up.

Yunyou Zhenren continued to explain: "The entire Cultivation World is watching us now, and countless cultivators hold expectations for the Reform Alliance. If we can take practical action at this time to build a truly open and inclusive cultivation academy, it will not only prove our sincerity but also further expand our influence."

Lin Xuan said excitedly: "Senior's words are absolutely correct! Harmony Academy is not only our ideal, but also the key to changing the landscape of the Cultivation World. If it can be built, it will surely attract more like-minded people to join our cause."

"However," Muerxiu raised a realistic difficulty, "building an academy requires a massive amount of resources and manpower; I fear our current strength is not enough."

Yunyou Zhenren laughed: "Little friend, do not worry. This old Daoist has already contacted some like-minded seniors, and everyone is willing to contribute their strength to the academy's construction. As for the location, I suggest the Tianji Mountains in Zhongzhou; the Spirit Qi there is abundant, the terrain is open, and it is most suitable for building a large-scale cultivation academy."

Xiao Yuan said excitedly: "The Tianji Mountains are indeed an excellent choice! There are also abundant Heaven and Earth Treasures there, which can provide a material foundation for the academy's operations."

After in-depth discussion, the Reform Alliance finally determined the construction plan for Harmony Academy:

Phase One: Select the Tianji Mountains as the academy's construction site and dispatch an advance team to conduct field surveys and planning designs;

Phase Two: Begin infrastructure construction, including core buildings such as teaching halls, the Scripture Repository, alchemy rooms, and equipment warehouses;

Phase Three: Recruit teaching staff, formulate a teaching syllabus, and establish a sound management system;

Phase Four: Officially open the school and recruit students from the entire Cultivation World.

"Everyone," Lin Xuan concluded at the end, "the construction of Harmony Academy is not only the embodiment of our ideals, but also the greatest challenge to the traditional forces. If we can succeed, we will completely change the educational landscape of the Cultivation World and create truly fair opportunities for all cultivators."

The meeting lasted until dawn, and when the first ray of morning light shone into the main hall, the future plans of the Reform Alliance were already clearly displayed before everyone.

Meanwhile, at the Heaven Sword Sect, Yunxiaozi was also holding an emergency meeting to discuss the next strike plan against the Reform Alliance. A larger-scale conflict was brewing.

Inside the main hall of the Heaven Sword Sect, Yunxiaozi's roar exploded like thunder, and the entire building trembled under his pressure.

"Defeated! Completely defeated!" Yunxiaozi's eyes were blood-red, and the pressure of his Nascent Soul Stage released from within his body without reservation, "Three Golden Core Elders and fifty elite disciples were actually defeated by that group of greenhorns! This is the greatest shame in the thousand-year history of the Heaven Sword Sect!"

The elders and disciples present all hung their heads in fear, not daring to look directly at the Sect Leader's angry face. Jian Wuhen said cautiously: "Sect Leader, according to the disciples who escaped back, the strength of the Reform Alliance far exceeds our expectations. That Lin Xuan's Taiji Divine Art has already reached an inconceivable realm, and there is also that Muerxiu's Void Path..."

"Enough!" Yunxiaozi smashed the jade table in front of him with one palm, "I do not want to hear any excuses! Defeat is defeat; there is no reason that can justify it!"

He paced back and forth in the main hall, each step causing the ground to vibrate slightly: "Immediately send sound transmissions to the major sects to convene an emergency meeting. This failure is not only a shame for the Heaven Sword Sect, but also a serious provocation to the dignity of the entire Righteous Alliance. We must take more decisive measures!"

Soon, the sound transmission arrays of the Eight Great Sects were opened again. Unlike the previous meeting, everyone's tone this time was unusually grave.

Feiyunzi spoke first, his voice carrying suppressed anger: "Sect Leader Yun, the Heaven Sword Sect's encounter has shocked us all. It seems we truly underestimated the strength of the Reform Alliance before."

"It is not just their strength," Taixuzi said in a deep voice, "but more importantly, their organizational ability and tactical literacy. To be able to set such a precise ambush was definitely not a spur-of-the-moment decision."

Wanxiang Zhenren's voice carried deep worry: "The most terrifying thing is that the shame of this defeat has already spread throughout the Cultivation World. My Wanxiang Sect has received over a dozen tentative inquiries from affiliated sects in the past two days; clearly, their positions are beginning to waver."

Zi Xiao Xian Zi said coldly: "The situation is indeed more severe than we imagined. If we cannot restore our reputation as soon as possible, I fear more sects will lean toward the Reform Alliance."

Xuantian Daoren stroked his beard and sighed: "This old Daoist originally thought that the prestige of our Eight Great Sects would be enough to deter those petty people, but I did not expect them to be so rampant."

Cang Shan Lao Ren's voice sounded particularly aged: "Everyone, now is not the time to assign blame, but to discuss how to deal with the current crisis. Since the Reform Alliance dares to confront us head-on, it shows they are already prepared for an all-out war."

Huikong Fangzhang of Leiyin Temple had not spoken, and only then did he slowly open his mouth: "Amitabha, this monk has always advocated for harmony, but looking at the current situation, I fear a peaceful resolution is no longer possible. The ambition of the Reform Alliance is clear; they intend to completely overturn our traditional order."

Yunxiaozi waited for a long time before finally hearing Huikong's stance, and he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Leiyin Temple had always been the most moderate among the Eight Great Sects; if even Huikong agreed to use force, it meant that everyone had reached a consensus.

"Since Master Huikong has said so," Feiyunzi's tone became more resolute, "then I will speak bluntly. It seems conventional means can no longer deter these rebels; we must use our true trump cards."

Hearing the words "true trump cards," the sound transmission array fell into a brief silence. Everyone understood what this meant.

Taixuzi was the first to state his position: "Fellow Daoist Feiyun is right. At this point, we can no longer care about saving face. Nascent Soul Stage experts taking action personally is our final trump card."

Wanxiang Zhenren echoed: "Indeed. Although we old fellows are unwilling to enter the fray ourselves, in the face of such a dangerous situation, we have no choice but to make an exception."

Zi Xiao Xian Zi's voice carried killing intent: "Since the Reform Alliance dares to challenge our authority, they must pay the corresponding price. This time, we will not only defeat them but completely destroy their vital strength, letting the entire Cultivation World understand the consequences of challenging the traditional order."

Although Huikong Fangzhang could not bear it in his heart, faced with such a situation, he had to agree: "Amitabha, since they are stubborn and refuse to listen, then we can only use thunderous means to convert them. This monk is willing to come out of seclusion once to eliminate the demons for the righteous path."