Sect Master’s Immortal Journey

From the very beginning of its establishment in the Jiuqu League, Beast King Mountain has been an important member of the league. Although it has always remained low-key, its roots within the Jiuqu League are deep, and it is well-informed of the internal affairs.

Beast King Mountain has always coveted the abundant demon beasts resources in the Demon Wind Gobi. However, they were not willing to launch a large-scale attack without sufficient confidence to defeat the Long-nose Monster King.

During this critical period of turmoil in the Demon Wind Gobi, the Sea Clan launched a massive invasion. Unfortunately, at this crucial moment, the Primordial Spirit True Monarch of Beast King Mountain was absent from the sect.

Even though Beast King Mountain received timely information from the higher-ups in the Jiuqu League and saw an opportunity, the cultivators responsible for the daily affairs of the sect hesitated to launch a full-scale attack and enter the Demon Wind Gobi.

Without the involvement of Beast King Mountain's Primordial Spirit True Monarch, how could Beast King Mountain resist the Sea Clan's Fourth Rank experts?

However, this presented a golden opportunity, and everyone was unwilling to let it slip away easily.

Finally, after a series of discussions among the elders, they reached a compromise.

Beast King Mountain, shamelessly claiming to help Taiyi Sect, took the initiative to join forces with them.

The elders of Beast King Mountain thought it through. Although their own Primordial Spirit True Monarch was absent, Jin Li True Monarch from Taiyi Sect would not sit idly by. By following behind Taiyi Sect, they could also gain many advantages.

What they did not know was that the higher-ups in Taiyi Sect were oblivious to the great battle between the Sea Clan and the demon beasts, which also involved powerful beings at the Primordial Spirit True Monarch level.

If it were not for True Monarch Azure Mist intentionally owing Jin Li True Monarch a favor, the rash advance of Taiyi Sect's cultivator army into the hands of Sea Clan's Fourth Rank experts would most likely lead to disastrous consequences. The cultivators from Beast King Mountain, following behind Taiyi Sect, would similarly suffer.

In any case, after a series of twists and turns, both Taiyi Sect and Beast King Mountain achieved their initial goals. Now, they must face the counterattack from the Sea Clan army.

Jin Li True Monarch and True Monarch Azure Mist have been waiting in the skies above Red Rock Valley for some time.

They did not directly assist Taiyi Sect but were prepared to help Taiyi Sect defend against the threats from the Sea Clan's Fourth Rank experts.

When the two Fourth Rank experts from the Sea Clan, the Jiaohuman Clan and the Sea Patrolling Yaksha tribe, arrived near Red Rock Valley, they encountered the two Human Clan Primordial Spirit True Monarchs who had been waiting for them.

None of the four immediately made a move, and they stood in a standoff.

Neither the Sea Clan nor the Jiuqu League were fully committed to all-out war.

Even if the four engaged in a fight, it would be difficult to determine a winner in a short period. And even if there were a winner, it would not resolve the issue but might instead escalate the conflict.

After a period of confrontation, Ying Gaofei also flew to this location.

Seeing the two Human Clan Primordial Spirit True Monarchs, he believed that he had figured out the Human Clan's calculations.

Indeed, these despicable Human Clan cultivators were aiming to profit from the situation and seize their victory.

Proud and indignant, Ying Gaofei felt that he had been outsmarted by the Human Clan cultivators and was deeply dissatisfied.

Of course, he also knew that the Jiuqu League was the most powerful Human Clan cultivation force in the nearby area. Even with various problems, it wasn't something he, with his current strength, could easily challenge. Unless absolutely necessary, he was unwilling to engage in an all-out war with the Jiuqu League.

"What are you two waiting here for?" Ying Gaofei asked coldly.

Most disputes in the Cultivation World were about interests. He wanted to see to what extent the Jiuqu League was prepared to go.

If the Jiuqu League went too far in bullying others, he was not someone without connections. He might have to have a serious talk with the higher-ups of the Jiuqu League.

The reason Jin Li True Monarch had been protecting Taiyi Sect all along was partly due to past relationships and commitments she had made. Also, Taiyi Sect had always shown enough respect to her, and various offerings were never in short supply.

However, this time, Taiyi Sect acted against the Sea Clan without informing Jin Li True Monarch in advance, which made her feel uncomfortable.

While she sincerely wanted to protect Taiyi Sect, she felt that Taiyi Sect was always acting on its own, taking matters into its own hands, and one day, it might drag her into serious trouble.

Because of this incident, Jin Li True Monarch owed True Monarch Azure Mist a favor. Debts of gratitude like this were the hardest to repay.

Jin Li True Monarch felt that Taiyi Sect needed to face some hardship to learn a profound lesson.

Now that Ying Gaofei had taken the initiative to inquire, she stated the explanation she had already discussed with True Monarch Azure Mist.

The current situation in the Demon Wind Gobi was just some reckless actions of the younger generation. The elders should refrain from getting involved in a big way.

Upon hearing Jin Li True Monarch's words, Ying Gaofei and the two Fourth Rank experts from the Human Clan seemed relieved.

It appeared that the Human Clan cultivators had no intention of engaging in an all-out war with the Sea Clan. As for small-scale conflicts, they had never ceased in the Cultivation World, and the Sea Clan side would not fear that.

After some verbal sparring among the five people in the air, they reached a general agreement.

The Fourth Rank experts from the Sea Clan would not intervene, and the Primordial Spirit True Monarchs from the Human Clan would also refrain from action.

Besides Taiyi Sect and the already involved Beast King Mountain cultivators, the Jiuqu League would not send additional reinforcements.

Likewise, the Sea Clan could not bring in new reinforcements from the sea.

The upcoming battle would be determined based on the outcome in Red Rock Valley.

Sea Clan could mobilize all their forces in the Demon Wind Gobi and launch a full-scale attack on Red Rock Valley.

If Sea Clan conquered Red Rock Valley within two years, then Taiyi Sect and Beast King Mountain's forces would completely withdraw from the western region of the Demon Wind Gobi. Taiyi Sect would also have to cede a large territory and provide significant resources to the Sea Clan as compensation for their defeat.

However, if the Sea Clan failed to capture Red Rock Valley within two years, they must admit defeat.

The Sea Clan army would then have to retreat two thousand miles west of Red Rock Valley.

Regardless of the outcome, after the battle, both the Human Clan cultivators and the Sea Clan could not provoke further conflicts.

For Jin Li True Monarch, no matter the result, she could accept it.

If Taiyi Sect lost, the Sea Clan would gain sufficient benefits, and the matter would be settled. At most, she would have made a trip for nothing, with no real loss.

If Taiyi Sect won, they would secure a vast territory in the western region of the Demon Wind Gobi. Such spoils would be too much for Taiyi Sect to handle alone.

True Monarch Azure Mist had put in a lot of effort this time, so naturally, he would receive a significant share. Jin Li True Monarch, as the protector of Taiyi Sect, would also reap considerable gains.

Both Fourth Rank experts were capable of making Grand Dao vows, but for this temporary agreement, neither side had prepared such vows.

Whether this temporary agreement could be executed successfully would depend on the relative strengths of both sides.

As long as the balance of power remained unchanged, the agreement would not be easily broken. But if one side fell into a weakened position in the future, the other side might not abide by the agreement.

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