Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
Chapter 229 - 229 228 Divine City Turmoil 12

229: Chapter 228: Divine City Turmoil 12 229: Chapter 228: Divine City Turmoil 12 On Lake Heart Island, the atmosphere grew ever more sinister.

Defeating one True Disciple could be luck, but defeating two in a row would definitely be due to genuine strength.

Wei Kuiyang, the foremost True Disciple from the Wu Sect, and Dong Fangfei from the Southeast Daoist, one dead and one defeated, forced the Wu Sect to reassess their plans.

They had to decide whether to continue their efforts to eliminate this seemingly unconventional Quanzhen Sword Cultivator.

The two elder Daoists met again,

“Giving up the assassination of this young man would be detrimental in two ways.

First, we would lose the Anhe Daoist Flag, damaging the reputation of our Wu Sect; second, this young man has now become the focal point of the Quanzhen Sect’s morale.

As long as the Anhe banner remains a sword flag, the spirit of the Quanzhen Sword will persist, and our efforts in other areas might not be fruitful either.

If we continue to target this young man, do we have any certainty?

Our strongest True Disciples, four of whom are stationed at the four Demon Sects, cannot be pulled away; what’s more, with Wei Kuiyang and Dong Fangfei, one dead and one defeated, the remaining True Disciples, though not weak, are still slightly inferior…”

“As for strategies, resolute implementation is the key to success.

It is least desirable to change plans midway or issue contradictory orders from day to night.

I think, with only seven of us remaining, we should not spread ourselves too thin.

Let’s altogether give up the four flags of the Wu Sect and focus solely on the Quanzhen Taoist Flag and Anhe Daoist Flag.

Capturing these two flags would make it easier to justify our actions both internally and externally.

Otherwise, coming to the Southwest with great fanfare and then ending up with an anticlimax would make us a laughing stock,”

Once these plans were set, it meant that the remaining seven True Disciples would focus on Hou Niao and the other four Quanzhen flag-bearing disciples, giving the three True Disciples from Jade Capital a chance to relax.

Literally unpredictable, the elders from the Quanzhen Sect could never have imagined that in the end, what would play a decisive role would be the disciples from the Outer State.

It must be acknowledged that the strategy of the Wu Sect was indeed precise and ruthless, targeting the crux of the problem.

Solving one aspect would free them to deal with the others.

In the battle of wits and bravery between the two sides, the Wu Sect had a slight upper hand, while the Quanzhen Sect appeared somewhat rigid.

If it weren’t for Hou Niao stepping forward, they might have already collapsed.

As things reached this point in the contest, there were few variables left, and the choices available to both parties were limited.

Essentially, it was like closing one’s eyes and letting fate decide.

Regardless, the Wu Sect now firmly held the advantage, their control over the four Demon Sect flags tight, along with a flag of their own sect, ensuring at least five flags in hand.

The situation with the Anhe Daoist Flag and Quanzhen Taoist Flag, however, left something to be desired.

Having uncertainties about the two most desired flags somewhat dimmed the shine of their advantage.

But what the Wu Sect and Quanzhen Sect didn’t anticipate was that they weren’t the only ones who could introduce variables.

Shortly after Hou Niao defeated Dong Fangfei, the dormant Taihao Sect suddenly made a move.

They sent out a cultivator who boldly snatched the sword flag from the hands of a Quanzhen disciple, turning it into their own Cloud Banner!

The situation, suddenly, became utterly perplexing.

With two strong competitors, an unexpected disruptor had now joined in the middle of the fray.

…The Wu Sect immediately understood the intention of the Taihao Sect.

“We and the Taihao Sect had an agreement to exchange practical interests for their neutrality in this contest in the Southwest.

They wouldn’t dare to break their promise in front of the Daoist Sect.

I also don’t think the Quanzhen Sect can offer anything better.

The Taihao Sect still acted this way, probably due to external influences.”

“To snatch the Quanzhen Sword Flag?

Quite clever indeed.

This way, it minimally avoids casualties between us and the Quanzhen Sect, depriving both sides of any advantage.

The Quanzhen Sect didn’t keep it, and we didn’t get it.

Though it’s not a good outcome for either of us, it’s not entirely unacceptable?”

“The power behind Taihao, perhaps, indicates that the Southwest region isn’t ready for complete chaos?

That we and the Quanzhen Sect aren’t at the point of full-scale war?

Is someone worried that chaos in the Southwest might affect the overall situation on the Continent?

Who exactly is this power?

The Buddhist Sect?

That doesn’t seem likely, does it?”

“Besides the Daoist, Buddhist, and Demon factions, the Jinxiu Cultivation Realm still has several secretive organizations that probably feel the time isn’t right?

Hmm, the future of the Daoist Sect isn’t for us of this Realm to decide, but as for today, it’s rather tricky; brother, in your opinion, can we still make a move on this Quanzhen Taoist Flag guarded by the Taihao disciple?”

The other, knowing the stakes were high, needed to be cautious, “From a strength perspective, not one of the thirty-five disciples from the Taihao Sect is missing; how do we make a move?

Now we can still step down gracefully, but if we really made a move and ended up suspended between heaven and earth…”

“It’s not suitable to act!

That would give the force behind the Taihao Sect some respect, and also our own circumstances don’t support it.”

“In that case, let’s focus solely on the Anhe Daoist Flag!

The Taihao Sect making a move on the Quanzhen Taoist Flag implies they don’t support all-out war in the Southwest; but by not touching the Anhe Daoist Flag, they are tacitly allowing our integration with the Anhe Daoist Sect.

Can we interpret it that way?”

“Exactly!

Seven True Disciples against one person, I really don’t believe we can’t overcome him!

At this stage, the other flags have lost their significance, only this one remains, and we absolutely cannot afford to lose it!”

…The Wu Sect understood Taihao’s intent.

The Upper Cultivators from the Quanzhen Sect weren’t fools either, and cultivators are never fools unless they pretend to be.

Brother Wang, “If that’s the case, it seems we also shouldn’t vie anymore?

The Wu Sect still has seven people, Taihao has thirty-five, and we only have three left.”

Brother Jia, “Compared to the Buddhist Sect, Taihao has a bit of its own stance, although what was snatched was our very own flag.

The real meaning is to limit the Wu Sect’s expansion.

Given this situation, it’s not appropriate to create unnecessary complications.”

Uncle Li, infuriated, “What do you mean by creating unnecessary complications?

Defending our own flag is creating complications?

Regardless of who they are, enemy or so-called friend, the sword flag must never be relinquished.

In my view, it ranks even above the Anhe Daoist Flag.

Without this flag, is the Quanzhen still the Quanzhen?

Are Sword Cultivators still Sword Cultivators?

Taihao has their own stance?

If they truly had a stance, they should have gone early to help the Anhe Daoist Sect defend their flag!

That would be honorable!

Now look, instead, they are targeting the Quanzhen Sect.

Those in the know understand this is just diluting the conflicts between both sides, those unaware might think the Quanzhen is scared of Taihao.”

Brother Jia, irritated, “You’re like a mad dog, biting at everyone!

Then tell me, do we have any other options now?”

Brother Wang suddenly listened intently.

After a moment, “Old Master Zhu has ordered, to give up the contest for our own sect’s flag, and ensure, at all costs, that the Anhe Daoist Flag remains in our hands.”

Uncle Li, despondent, “It’s all illusory, just excuses we make for ourselves, in plain terms, we just don’t dare to fight!

Hou Niao can’t defend the Anhe Daoist Flag; is it useful for someone else to try?”

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