Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
Chapter 218 - 218 217 Turbulence in the Divine City 1

218: Chapter 217: Turbulence in the Divine City 1 218: Chapter 217: Turbulence in the Divine City 1 The Quanzhen Sect’s flying boat had been in the air for six hours, arriving at Anhe Divine City around dusk; almost simultaneously, disciples of the Wu Sect arrived as if they had telepathically coordinated, but in reality, it was a tacit understanding fostered by controlling their speed.

The most honored guests, of course, should arrive last.

The flying boat did not enter the city but landed a dozen miles outside the Divine City at Anhe Palace, the largest Daoist venue of the Anhe Daoist Sect, spanning a hundred square miles with lakes and mountains, truly like the Immortal Realm.

Guided by the Anhe Daoists, everyone was settled in, and the information about the Southwest region’s Daoist discussions became clear.

In the thirteen countries of the Southwest, the Wu Sect occupied four.

Although secular power hadn’t changed much, the Daoist Sects within had already been integrated.

After a century of operations, personnel allocations, and various strategies, they had become one entity, no longer distinguishing from one another.

The remaining nine countries include the Anhe Daoist Sect, Shan Country’s Quanzhen, Wei Country’s Taihao, Huxia’s Huncheng, Yunzhang Blood Transformation Sect, Linhai’s Wo Sect, Gaochang’s Buddhist Sect, Shangqiu’s Bai Shen Sect, and Xinye’s Buddhist Sect.

Among them, Wei Country’s Taihao is a Daoist Sect that straddles between Daoism and the Divine Dao.

Although the Wu Sect has cast covetous eyes on them, first, there are conflicts in Daoist orthodoxy, and second, Anhe and Shan Country stand in between, making it inconvenient to strike at the moment.

Huxia’s Huncheng is a combination of Body Cultivation and Demon Cultivators, whose attitude leans towards Quanzhen and who deeply dislike the aggressive Wu Sect.

The Yunzhang Blood Transformation Sect is a legitimate Demon Sect, which has always maintained a close relationship with Quanzhen.

The Shangqiu Bai Shen Sect, a standard Body Cultivation sect, remains neutral and indifferent, keeping out of matters that do not concern them.

The two Buddha Countries, needless to say, are adept fence-sitters, siding with the weaker and suppressing the stronger, playing a crucial balancing role in the Southwest region.

In the Southwest, the Wu Sect’s ambition is well known to all.

But, so far, their ambition has remained within the boundaries of the Daoist cultivation system, focusing on internal consolidation.

Their methods are mainly conciliatory, using various forms of assistance and alliances, coupled with surreptitiously eliminating opposition.

As the saying goes, when it doesn’t concern oneself, one doesn’t bother.

People and powers adopt this attitude; for a hundred years, the various countries of the Southwest watched the Wu Sect’s moves simply as spectators, expecting internal strife within Daoism.

However, they didn’t realize that the Wu Sect’s tactics were so brilliant, and the characteristic of Daoist Sects’ continuity was undoubtedly highlighted in this process.

Having absorbed so much, naturally, a sense of crisis emerged.

Everyone began to worry about what the Wu Sect would do after integrating the Daoists of the Southwest.

Would they stop there, or continue their expansion?

Ambition, once inflated, cannot be stopped, unless reprimanded harshly.

Shan Country’s Quanzhen resisted the Wu Sect’s integration of the Anhe Daoist Sect with this mentality, aiming to forever fix the Wu Sect’s expansionist steps at Anhe, denying them further opportunities.

This was also the intention of the other Daoist orthodoxies in the Southwest.

Thus, the current discourse in the Southwest hinged on the Wu Sect’s union with the other Daoist orthodoxies.

Even if there remains discord between these orthodoxies, they are united regarding the matter of the Anhe Daoist Sect, including the two Buddha Countries.

The so-called Southwest discourse is essentially the Wu Sect’s showdown, demonstrating their strength and signaling their determination to obtain the Anhe Daoist Sect.

While these younger cultivators were not qualified to participate in the higher-level power struggles, the competition of fundamental forces within the entire cultivation system was also significant.

It indicated the depth and future prospects of a Daoist orthodoxy, as well as a show of force.

If one didn’t have enough strength, one shouldn’t meddle in these affairs, serving as an indirect warning.

In a room, four Quanzhen Sect leaders gathered.

“Anhe Palace will set up thirteen flags, one for each country, for defense and attack.

The day after tomorrow, once every participant has arrived, the side with more or fewer flags will be deemed the victor.”

Zhu Jiuling slowly stated the rules for the upcoming discourse, which was essentially a variation of an arena competition.

With thirteen flags, no single individual’s superior strength could decide everything; it was about foundational depth.

Uncle Li snorted, “So, the Wu Sect wants to contend for supremacy with the Southwest countries, right?

Ultimately, victory is defined by possessing more than seven flags, is that what you mean?

Such an insatiable appetite, with the force of four countries to withstand our nine, where does their confidence come from?”

The camps were clearly demarcated; even the most indifferent Daoist orthodoxy understood the principle that losing the lips would doom the teeth.

In today’s Wu Sect’s aggressive world, no one was willing to hand over their flag volitionally; indeed, some proactive orthodoxies might even try to snatch the Wu Sect’s flags.

Elder Wang was experienced, “They come prepared and must have a plan!

We all have thirty-five people, and the four Wu countries combined only total a hundred and forty, yet they wish to stand against our three hundred with confidence.

It seems they have been preparing for a long time.

All the elite disciples of the Wu Sect are gathered here; let’s see if we can break their flags!”

Elder Jia frowned, “By that logic, we might have been a bit careless in our initial selection.

We should have chosen more disciples from Yujing.

It seems those disciples from the various provinces may not be very useful in such pinnacle confrontations.”

Uncle Li disagreed, “Brother, you’re being a bit self-deceptive.

Yujing’s depth at the lower rank disciple level isn’t necessarily as strong as you think!

The top ten or twenty Yujing disciples are a result of self-aggrandizement over many years, but is the situation really that as it is?

The five people we brought are the full strength of Yujing, and others compared to those provincial elites are on equal footing, perhaps even lacking in experience.

So, the number of people is not the issue; even with another selection, it would still be these people.

We should focus on how to handle the current situation and the general strategy, rather than dwell on these past issues, right?”

Competition among the Three Divisions is everywhere.

Zhu Jiuling waved his hand decisively, “What’s there to discuss?

We, sword cultivators, acquire our merits through the sword, not through words.

I’ve already greeted those old friends.

Even if you’re not strong in battle or your heart isn’t in fighting, you still have to try your best to defend your flag, right?

If the Wu Sect wants to gain the upper hand, they at least need to capture seven flags.

With just over a hundred of them, there aren’t more than a dozen on each flag, while we have thirty-five on one flag—are we unable to defend?

If that’s the case, such a Daoist orthodoxy is not worth keeping.

In the future conflicts of the Continent, it would be easier to find a powerful master to serve earlier on!”

His eyes brimmed with authority, “Hundreds of people, why talk about tactics?

Plans look great until the fight starts, and then everything falls apart—I’ve seen it many times.

So the simpler, the better, the easier to execute; my advice to those old friends is to secure their own flag first, and if there’s spare strength, then focus on a major Wu Sect flag for an attempt to capture it, but I doubt the prospects.

For preventing the Wu Sect’s expansion, the Quanzhen Sect has an undeniable responsibility.

Not only is Anhe closest to us, but the Quanzhen Sect is also revered as the leader of the Demon Sects in the Southwest.

We must show some leadership, or else wouldn’t it be a joke on us?”

He rose with a flourish, “That settles it then, the five Yujing disciples will each lead one in an attempt to take one of the Wu Sect’s four major flags!

The remaining twenty-five disciples will guard our flag.

With this, whether the Yujing disciples excel or the provincial disciples emerge spectacularly, it will be clear at a glance.”

Li, Wang, and Jia looked at each other and said in unison, “We respect the command of the venerable elder.”