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Chapter 995: Chapter 966: Action_2
Moreover, after expanding our territory, not only will there be richer and more abundant cultivation resources, but most importantly, the Qi fortune of the Immortal Dao will see a significant boost!
Qi fortune!
It is the main reason for the outbreak of conflicts between the two camps!
On this matter, the Sea Clan are all too aware.
Previously, reconstructing the Ying State Myriad Island was merely an idea, but now things are different. The Cave Abyss Sect, one of the strongest forces in the Immortal Dao, has integrated a Middle Thousand Worlds, and its strength has significantly increased!
In this short span of a hundred years, the Cave Abyss Sect has openly added two new Individual Immortals and one new Human Immortal to their ranks! Not to mention how many might be hidden in secret.
From this, it is evident why all major forces wish to integrate a Taixu Illusionary Realm, as it greatly enhances their own power.
But this is not good news for the Sea Clan!
Before, the strength of both sides was nearly equal, but now the balance has been lost. The East Continent Immortal Dao has a considerable chance of occupying a sea territory, and they definitely won’t let this prime opportunity slip away.
"The East Continent has already started summoning soldiers and preparing for the upcoming war; we must also take action, otherwise we will run out of time," a certain Individual Immortal said gravely.
Another Individual Immortal, harboring fantasies, said: "Maybe the Immortal Dao’s target isn’t us?"
"If not us, then who else could it be?"
This time, it is the Cave Abyss Sect whose strength has greatly increased, and they are inevitably the ones to push for war! Perhaps they have paid a significant price to invite various Immortal Dao forces for assistance.
Moreover, their sect’s gate is on the East Sea Shore. If the Cave Abyss Sect does not consider expanding into the East Sea, could it possibly be that they will assist other forces? Without even thinking, we know that’s impossible.
"Stop entertaining such naive fantasies! Let’s continue to discuss the imminent war," a Human Immortal who appeared quite aged said.
"My Dragon Tribe can dispatch twelve Immortals!" declared Ao Peng, who is at the late stage of the Human Immortal realm and the leader of the Immortals from the Dragon Tribe present.
The outcome of this war will be decided only by the Immortal Realm. Any other advantages gained, unless reducing the opponent to just two or three tenths, are temporary and may not even impact the final outcome.
After the Dragon Tribe spoke, other tribes also began to speak one after another, but in terms of the number of Immortals, none could compare to the Dragon Tribe.
However, this is normal, given that the Dragon Tribe is the most powerful and is also the king of the Sea Clan. Since they enjoy many benefits on a regular basis, it is natural that they must also bear the corresponding responsibilities.
In total, to face the upcoming war, the East Sea Sea Clan plans to deploy ninety-eight Immortals!
As for Mahayana, Integration and other low-rank Sea Clan, the numbers are even more massive, nearly reaching a million.
To defend the sea territories barely reclaimed from the Immortal Dao thousands of years ago, the Sea Clan can be said to have gone all out.
However, this issue was not resolved in a short period of time, because even though they all belong to the Sea Clan, each individual paid more attention to the interests of their own tribe, aiming to dispatch as few of their own kind as possible, to reduce casualties and avoid a significant drop in their own power after the war, they nearly came to blows over this.
"If the battle turns unfavorable, should we ask the elder ancestors to come out of seclusion?" A very abrupt and disheartening suggestion came from a certain Loose Cultivator.
Ao Peng frowned slightly and felt somewhat displeased with this defeatist sentiment; it was demoralizing to their own side, and if it weren’t for the gathering of many Sea Clan members, he would have dearly liked to give that person a harsh lesson.
But for now, he could only say coldly: "Do you think the Immortal Dao has no one of the same realm as our elder ancestors? If you truly wish to ask the ancestors to act, do you intend to fight to the death with the Immortal Dao?"
In reality, in the cosmic battles fought by various factions in the Primal Spirit Realm, the realm of participating beings is tacitly limited to late-stage Human Immortals, without letting Earth Immortals, or even Heavenly Immortal ancestors join.
One reason is that their power is too great, causing severe destruction to the world, and they would incur a great deal of karmic force and Karmic Force by getting involved, hence they are unwilling to participate.
If a large number of Earth Immortals and Heavenly Immortals were to join the battle, while it may not lead to the destruction of the Primal Spirit Realm, it could cause the Spiritual Energy of a particular territory to decline. Then, burdened with massive karma and Karmic Force, it would be fortunate to even maintain current cultivation levels, let alone continue cultivating.
Firstly, each Earth Immortal and Heavenly Immortal is extremely important to their own faction, and there aren’t many of them. Once one falls, it signifies a massive regression in their faction’s strength!
The Loose Cultivator didn’t dare to retort, yet a glint of indignation flickered in their downcast eyes. Their territory was in the nearby sea area. If they lost the battle and the nearby seas were occupied by Cultivators, wouldn’t they become homeless wanderers?
"If there’s nothing else, let’s end the discussion here. Everyone should return and make all the necessary preparations for the impending war!" Ao Peng glanced at the other Human Immortals, and seeing that no one else had anything to say, he bade everyone farewell and led the Dragon Tribe away.
The forces of the Immortal Realm left with their juniors, leaving only the scolded Loose Cultivator and their kin.
"Ancestor, our Yellow Scale Sea Serpent clan is suffering too much loss!" A Tribulation Transcendence Sea Serpent voiced its inner dissatisfaction.
The battlefield was right on their territory. Regardless of victory or defeat, there would be immense destruction. Victory was still tolerable, but in case of defeat, they would have to abandon their clan’s domain that they had managed for years!
The East Sea was vast, yet the number of Sea Clans was as numerous as the stars. One could only imagine the difficulty in finding such a large territory suitable for the survival and development of their clan.
"What can we do when our strength is too weak, even to be taken seriously by the Dragon Tribe?" The Yellow Scale Loose Cultivator’s expression was indifferent, but the resentment and bitterness in their tone was evident.
In the past, the Yellow Scale Sea Serpents did give birth to Immortals, but that was ancient history. The Yellow Scale Sea Serpent clan had long since fallen to a minor clan.
"Are we destined to resign ourselves to fate?"
"We may not necessarily lose." But indeed, they should consider a retreat for their clan. The Yellow Scale Loose Cultivator quietly added this thought in their mind.
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Meanwhile, within the Cave Abyss Sect, various powers of the Immortal Realm were discussing an issue crucial to their Sect’s progression!
"The Taixu Illusionary Realm has completely integrated. The Sect’s Qi Fortune has surged, leading to the birth of five new Individual Immortals and the breakthrough of two Human Immortals. Many more disciples have made breakthroughs in their realms, but we’ve reached our limit."
Even with the boost of Qi Fortune, there’s a limit to everything, and it’s impossible to maintain such an exaggerated rate of progress continuously.
"Therefore, it’s time to make a move on the Sea Clan!" declared a Human Immortal, brimming with murderous intent.
This matter had long been agreed upon within the Cave Abyss Sect, it was just the timing that hadn’t been determined yet. Now, hearing this proposal, everyone became eager to act.
Because if they successfully expand the Sect’s territory, the Sect’s Qi Fortune will surge once again, and they will continue to enjoy an increased pace of cultivation.
Moreover, this time, unlike the previous Heavenly Dao rewards, it was not a consumable that couldn’t be replenished but an expansion of the Sect’s Qi Fortune limit!
From now on, as long as they don’t lose their territory and nothing else happens, such as a large number of disciple deaths, the benefits will be sustained.
"How prepared are the other Immortal Realm forces? When will they send people over?" asked another Human Immortal, more composed, inquiring several Individual Immortals responsible for communicating with the major powers.
"Aside from a few major forces in the west who need to fend off opportunistic assaults from the Demonic Tao and can only send a few Cultivators to support, the other powers intend to help as much as they can."
After pausing, the Individual Immortal continued, "Some large Immortal Realm forces from the Northern Domain and Southern Domain have heard the news and proactively contacted the Sect to offer assistance."
"Hmm?"
This remark surprised the Human Immortals a bit.
Though they are all part of the Immortal Dao, the East Continent Immortal Dao prides itself as the orthodox of Immortal Tao, considering the Immortal Dao of the Northern and Southern Domains as side paths, and doesn’t think highly of them.
The relationship between them was not good enough for either side to proactively offer help.
"They ostensibly want to help, but in reality, they are looking to expand into the South Sea and North Sea opportunistically," one Human Immortal concluded after a brief consideration, seeing through their scheme.
Indeed, their territories lie very far from the Cave Abyss Sect, but if their target is the sea area near the border between the two continents, that would be right at their own doorstep!
